Chapter 186: Engagement Day

Seeing Zheng Hong protecting me so much, Ding Qing had no choice but to grit his teeth and say to Ding Yang, "Young Master Ding, this matter probably can't be done. If a fight breaks out, it might be hard to clean up later, and even if we fight, we might not necessarily win!"

Ding Yang had specifically brought family members in public to regain his reputation, but the result was that he couldn't deal with Zheng Yun. This made Ding Yang very unwilling; he felt this guy was his nemesis, and no matter what he did, he couldn't succeed.

I saw Ding Yang’s frustrated look and mocked him, "Ding Yang, I think you only have that much ability with your mouth. I guess you aren't very important in the Ding family either; I bet the family didn't even send any experts for you!"

Ding Yang pointed at me and shouted angrily, "You brat, don't be smug. I definitely won't let you off!"

After speaking, Ding Yang took his family members and left.

As for me, I looked at Zheng Hong and these Zheng family members in front of me, and just as I was about to speak, they all left, not giving me a chance to ask anything.

I stood there in a daze, not expecting the Zheng family to actually send people to protect me, and it seemed the person sent was a very powerful expert. It was clear that the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family really cared about me; in the eyes of the Zheng family, I seemed to be very important.

The time for the Zheng family—or rather, my—engagement day had arrived. Xiao Huan was naturally overjoyed and excited. It was clear she really liked me. Although I felt very sorry for her, there was nothing I could do about it; I assumed she would understand in the future.

On this day, the Zheng family began to decorate and host guests. Seeing them go to such great lengths for this matter, I felt very guilty, as all their efforts might be in vain. I had been trying to contact Zhuge Yue for the past few days, but this person seemed to have disappeared; there was no news at all. I even suspected that this person had run away and left my matter behind.

In order to resolve this matter as soon as possible, I had sought out the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family many times, but she ignored me every time. She would not change anything she had decided.

I looked helpless and planned to struggle one last time. I came to the Old Matriarch’s place and saw her listening to Jingcheng opera drums; this was one of the Old Matriarch’s rare interests. When the Old Matriarch saw me come, she said with displeasure, "If you are still here to tell me about canceling the engagement, you might as well go back!"

"Old Matriarch, don't be like that. I really don't want to get engaged now, and Xiao Huan is so young. Do you really have the heart to ruin her in my hands?"

"I know what I’m doing. As for whether it’s ruining her or not, that’s all up to you, and I believe in my own judgment!"

"Old Matriarch, I really!"

"Enough, don't say anymore. I’ve already invited people; do you want me to lose face in front of so many people?"

"But Old Matriarch, if everyone really comes later, it might be even harder to clean up!"

"How dare you! What do you think my Zheng family is? A place you can come and go as you please? Do you still have any respect for me, this Old Matriarch!"

"I didn't, I didn't mean that, Old Matriarch, please don't be angry!" I saw the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family trembling all over with anger, and I hurriedly tried to persuade her.

Seeing her appearance, it felt like she might collapse at any moment, which scared me into telling her to stop talking, and I retreated, fearing the Old Matriarch would continue to be angry.

The banquet was slowly beginning to be prepared, and many people had come to the Zheng family. Many families had also come to offer their congratulations. After all, the Zheng family was a very large family here, and basically, all the famous families with cooperative ties would come. Even the Ding family had come, though whether they came with good intentions or otherwise was unknown.

Watching the time get closer, I was anxious and kept taking out my phone to call Zhuge Yue, but I couldn't reach this person at all. She had told me not to worry, but I was extremely worried right now, okay?

I hurriedly went to find Xiao Huan, and Xiao Huan was also overjoyed to see me, excitedly saying to me, "Brother Yang Yun, we are getting engaged soon! I didn't expect we would really have this day!"

Seeing Xiao Huan so happy and excited, to be honest, I couldn't bear to reject her, but I really had no choice. Su Xueya was still waiting for me; how could I agree to marry Xiao Huan?

Xiao Huan saw my expression and asked in confusion, "Brother Yang Yun, what’s wrong? Are you a bit unhappy?"

"Xiao Huan, listen to me. It’s not that I don't like you, but the two of us really can't!"

Before I could finish, Xiao Huan interrupted me and said, "Alright, Brother Yang Yun, don't say anymore!"

When Xiao Huan said these words, her whole body trembled, and then she slowly began to sob. Seeing this, I panicked and hurriedly comforted her, "Xiao Huan, don't cry. I really didn't mean that, but the two of us!"

Seeing Xiao Huan crying harder and harder, I sighed helplessly and didn't have the heart to continue. I coaxed her for a long time before she stopped crying.

I couldn't get through to Xiao Huan, and I couldn't get through to the Old Matriarch. I could only place my hope in Zhuge Yue now, and could only pray that this person would keep her word and help me solve this trouble.

I also saw many acquaintances at the venue, basically classmates from school. These classmates had extraordinary family backgrounds. I also saw Ding Yang. The Ding family had also come, but it looked like they were mostly here to cause trouble.

Standing beside Ding Yang was an imposing middle-aged man, and the other was likely a bodyguard. That middle-aged man looked a bit like Ding Yang; it appeared to be Ding Yang’s father.

Ding Yang saw me and said with a disdainful curl of his lip, "You actually dared to show up. Zheng Yun, I’m telling you, wait and see, you’re dead!"

Regarding Ding Yang, to be honest, if it weren't for the Ding family, I really wouldn't take him seriously. I ignored his words entirely.

And the middle-aged man beside Ding Yang looked at me, his gaze sharp as he said, "You are Zheng Yun?"

I didn't speak, just nodded.

Seeing my reaction, the middle-aged man in front of me warned, "At such a young age, you have no respect for your elders. Be careful, your life might not be long!"

"It’s not very good for the dignified head of the Ding family to be here scaring a junior of my Zheng family, is it?" I don't know when, but the Old Matriarch had also come over.

Seeing the Old Matriarch, I respectfully bowed to her.

As for Ding Yang, seeing the Old Matriarch, he was so scared he didn't dare to speak. Ding Yang’s father saw the Old Matriarch and laughed, saying, "Oh, is the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family really planning to fight to the death with our Ding family for this guy?"

The Old Matriarch snorted and shouted angrily, "Zheng Yun is a member of my Zheng family. If you dare to take action, try it. Even if we can't beat your Ding family, we will make your Ding family lose some teeth!"

Seeing the Old Matriarch’s domineering attitude of not intending to give up, Ding Yang’s father’s face turned ugly, but in the end, he could only smile awkwardly and say, "Old Matriarch, you’re joking. I was just joking with you. Children playing house, how could it affect our families!"

Seeing these two at loggerheads, I didn't dare to interject from the side, and indeed, I couldn't interject.

The time was almost up, and the Old Matriarch smiled and slowly walked toward the stage. Everyone was also watching the Old Matriarch on the stage, waiting for her to speak.

And just at this moment, someone at the main entrance suddenly shouted, "The Zhuge family has come to offer their congratulations!"

Hearing the four words "Zhuge family," the people around were stunned and began to discuss it, all guessing if it was that legendary family.

"The Zhuge family? Damn, it wouldn't be that legendary Zhuge family, would it? I didn't expect the Zheng family to actually know the Zhuge family?"

Even the people from the Ding family were in disbelief. One had to know that the Zhuge family was a major family in Jingcheng, much more powerful than families like theirs. Even the Ding family didn't dare to challenge the Zhuge family.

And the most terrifying thing about the Zhuge family was not their family power, but the legendary divination power of "asking the heavens and observing the stars." Many families tried every possible way to build a relationship with the Zhuge family, but the Zhuge family had always been "following fate" and was not swayed by any other factors, which led to many people wanting to befriend the Zhuge family but being unable to.