Chapter 187: Engagement Canceled

However, the Zhuge family actually coming on the day of the Zheng family’s engagement really shocked everyone present, and they all speculated about the relationship between the Zheng family and the Zhuge family.

Zhuge Yue brought a middle-aged man with her this time; this middle-aged man should be a member of Zhuge Yue’s family.

The Old Matriarch standing on the stage also didn't expect that someone from the Zhuge family would come. One had to know that she knew the situation of the Zheng family like the back of her hand; the Zheng family had absolutely no connection with the Zhuge family. Now that the Zhuge family had suddenly appeared today, and at such a critical moment, the Old Matriarch felt this might not necessarily be a good thing.

The Old Matriarch hurriedly walked to the front and said to the people from the Zhuge family, "Welcome, Zhuge family. I really don't know what wind blew you here today to actually disturb you!"

The middle-aged man from the Zhuge family smiled, cupped his hands at the Old Matriarch, and said, "Old Matriarch of the Zheng family, you are too polite. I am Zhuge Lin of the Zhuge family, and this is my daughter, Zhuge Yue. We came today because there is a matter to discuss with the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family!"

Hearing this, the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family was shocked, and then tentatively asked, "What matter? Is it convenient to talk here?"

"It is said that the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family is talented and sensible. It seems that is indeed the case. This matter is indeed not convenient to discuss here!" Zhuge Lin then left the place with the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family to discuss the matter.

The people remaining in the venue were discussing and arguing endlessly. Even Ding Yang began to argue. Ding Yang said angrily, "What could the Zhuge family possibly have to do with the Zheng family? And they have to talk about it elsewhere. Father, what do you think is going on with this matter?"

Ding Yang’s father thought carefully and said, "This matter is not necessarily a good thing for the Zheng family. If it were really a good thing, why wouldn't they say it in public? The more they hide it, the more it shows there is a problem. Even if the Zheng family and the Zhuge family have a relationship, I guess it’s not a big one. It’s not necessarily that the Zhuge family will back the Zheng family!"

Hearing his father say this, Ding Yang felt relieved; otherwise, he definitely wouldn't be able to accept it in his heart. They were already unable to do anything about Zheng Yun, and if the Zhuge family helped the Zheng family later, their situation would be even more awkward.

Not long after, the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family came out, but her face didn't look very good when she came out, as if something big had happened. However, seeing this scene, I was overjoyed, thinking that most likely Zhuge Yue’s matter had succeeded, and today’s engagement might just be over.

Sure enough, the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family walked to the stage and apologized to everyone, "I am very sorry, everyone. Because something happened at home, the engagement matter is temporarily shelved. Moreover, Xiao Huan and the others are still young, and getting engaged now is indeed a bit inappropriate. So, today’s engagement will be discussed in the future. Everyone, please enjoy the food and drink today on the Zheng family’s account. I am very sorry, everyone!"

Hearing the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family’s words, everyone present was exclaiming in surprise. In their hearts, they were all speculating about what had happened to make the Zheng family publicly cancel this engagement in front of so many people. Although it was said to be an internal matter of the Zheng family, it had been decided long ago, and suddenly going back on it clearly meant something had happened to shelve it. This matter was mostly related to the Zhuge family from before.

The people at the venue slowly began to leave; after all, there was nothing left to see, and everyone dispersed. As for me, I was even more stunned, not knowing how Zhuge Yue had managed it. However, being able to make the Old Matriarch suffer, I have to say Zhuge Yue was truly amazing.

However, Xiao Huan was crying non-stop when she heard this news, not understanding why the engagement was suddenly canceled. The Zheng family members present were also very strange, but out of respect for the many people present, they didn't find it easy to ask the Old Matriarch about this matter.

It was only after everyone had left that the people below couldn't help but ask the Old Matriarch, "Old Matriarch, why is this? Why did you suddenly decide not to go through with what was already decided?"

The Old Matriarch’s face was not good. She snorted and shouted angrily at everyone, "All of you, shut up! No one is allowed to ask about today’s matter!"

After speaking, she turned around and went back. Seeing the Old Matriarch in a fit of anger, everyone knew that something must have happened, and they didn't dare to ask. However, Xiao Huan was unwilling.

Xiao Huan ran to the Old Matriarch crying and asked, "Grandmother, why? I want Brother Yang Yun, I want Brother Yang Yun!"

Seeing Xiao Huan, the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family sighed helplessly and said, "Xiao Huan, I know your heart, but your Brother Yang Yun’s identity is unusual, and he already had a marriage arrangement early on. You might not have this fortune!"

Hearing this, Xiao Huan was unhappy and immediately cried, "I don't want that, I just want Brother Yang Yun. I will only marry Brother Yang Yun in this life, I don't care!"

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family heard Xiao Huan’s crying and felt very annoyed. She was furious and shouted directly, "Stop crying!"

Hearing the Old Matriarch’s roar, Xiao Huan was so scared she didn't dare to cry anymore, because she knew the Old Matriarch was truly angry. Although she felt very aggrieved, she had no choice and could only hold it in.

These past few days, Xiao Huan had been crying by my side, telling me this and that. I felt very uncomfortable, but I could only let Xiao Huan be like this.

Although Ding Yang was still angry at me afterward, he didn't take action against me. It seemed the previous matter had had an effect. Without Ding Yang’s trouble, I had been living quite comfortably these days, but the people of the Zheng family didn't treat me very well. Perhaps it was because I was no longer the Zheng family’s grandson-in-law, their attitude toward me had become unusually bad. Added to the fact that the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family hadn't been treating me well these days, they had become even worse.

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family’s attitude toward me had become like this, likely mostly because of Zhuge Yue’s matter before. What exactly did the Zhuge family say to the Zheng family to make the Old Matriarch suddenly treat me so poorly? Perhaps I was useful to the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family before, and now, because of the Zhuge family’s situation, I was no longer useful to the Old Matriarch, so naturally, I was not favored by her.

These past few days, I had also gotten a phone. I had forgotten the contact information for the Third Brother from before, and it wasn't easy to contact them. Since the Zheng family didn't need me anymore, I didn't want to linger here anymore and wanted to go back. After all, there was no point in being here.

But the only thing I couldn't let go of now was Xiao Huan. Xiao Huan seemed to be fine now and was deeply loved by the Old Matriarch, but the Zheng family’s waters were deep. If I left, and after the Old Matriarch passed away, Xiao Huan would definitely be bullied by these people in the Zheng family. Being bullied might still be okay, but if they were more sinister, she might even be in danger of losing her life. If that were the case, my previous promise would be like dog shit.