Chapter 193: Engagement

After we returned, the Old Matriarch was specifically waiting for us to prepare to eat. It looked as if she had something to announce. Moreover, there were an unusually large number of people eating at home today; those relatives had all come, and it appeared the Old Matriarch had arranged for them to come in advance.

Seeing us arrive, the Old Matriarch happily had us sit down, then said to everyone present: "Since everyone is here, I will announce one thing!"

Hearing the Old Matriarch's words, everyone below stopped talking and began to listen to the Old Matriarch's speech.

The Old Matriarch smiled, then said to everyone again: "In a few days, it will be my birthday. I have decided that on that day, I will have my granddaughter and Yang Yun get engaged!"

Hearing this, everyone below had an expression of disbelief, while Xiaohuan and I were both in a daze. However, a moment later, Xiaohuan's face turned red and she lowered her head, clearly shy, while I was full of astonishment. This engagement came too suddenly; there was nothing yet, and we were already getting engaged. Besides, Xiaohuan was still so young; this was too absurd.

Zheng Hong suddenly stood up and said to the Old Matriarch: "Old Matriarch, wouldn't this matter be too early? Xiaohuan is still so young now. If we get engaged, will we be laughed at by other families? I feel this matter should be considered further!"

The Old Matriarch's face darkened, and she said coldly: "I am not discussing this with you now, but notifying you!"

Hearing this, everyone below lowered their heads, not daring to breathe loudly, because they knew the Old Matriarch was angry at this moment. Although Zheng Hong still wanted to say something, he understood the Old Matriarch and knew that once she made a decision, it was difficult to change. If he continued to persuade her, he would likely be the one to suffer, so he had no choice but to sit down.

I looked at the Old Matriarch in a dilemma and said: "Old Matriarch, wouldn't this matter be too early? I am not ready yet, and Xiaohuan and I are both still in school. We can talk about it later!"

The Old Matriarch looked at me, shook her head, and said: "It's just an engagement now, not a marriage. What's wrong with an early engagement? Could the country possibly not allow it? We are just getting engaged. Or are you saying you don't like Xiaohuan?"

Hearing this, Xiaohuan looked at me nervously, her eyes red, feeling as if she were about to cry. Although I couldn't bear it, I still said: "Old Matriarch, of course I like Xiaohuan, but this kind of liking is the liking for a younger sister, not love!"

Hearing this, Xiaohuan's eyes were red, and tears couldn't stop falling. Seeing this situation, the Old Matriarch panicked and scolded me angrily: "The Zheng family is letting you marry into the family, and you're still feeling aggrieved? Such a good opportunity, and you don't cherish it. What are you saying? In any case, this matter is settled. You have no right to choose!"

I was speechless. This Zheng family really treated themselves as my parents; they didn't care about my feelings at all.

However, at this moment, Xiaohuan's tears were streaming down. To avoid making Xiaohuan too sad, I didn't argue too fiercely with the Old Matriarch and chose to shut up.

At night, I was lying on the bed, feeling exceptionally restless. Suddenly, the door rang. I opened the door in confusion and found it was Xiaohuan. Xiaohuan was wearing pajamas and walked straight in. I looked at Xiaohuan and asked in confusion: "Xiaohuan, it's so late, why aren't you sleeping yet?"

Xiaohuan didn't speak but walked straight to my bed and sat down. With her big, watery eyes looking at me, she said: "Brother Yang Yun, do you hate me very much?"

"How could that be? What are you saying? Why would you think that?" I stroked Xiaohuan's head and comforted her.

"Then why doesn't Brother Yang Yun want to get engaged to me? I clearly already saved Brother Yang Yun. You are ungrateful!" Xiaohuan said while crying.

"Xiaohuan, it's not like that. We are really too young now. Getting engaged now is really a bit too early, and you don't understand what love is yet. I'm afraid I'll delay you!" I sighed and looked at Xiaohuan.

"I know, I'm not a child. If Brother Yang Yun really doesn't want to marry Xiaohuan, Xiaohuan won't force you. You go back. I know the reason you've been in the Zheng family these days is entirely for me. I know you still want to return to your own place. You go back. Just let Xiaohuan live or die here alone!" Xiaohuan sobbed.

I was at a loss for what to do, especially seeing a girl's tears; I panicked completely. I hurriedly said to Xiaohuan: "Xiaohuan, how could that be? I will definitely stay here with you. Don't overthink it!"

"Anyway, you all don't want me anymore. Grandpa has already left me, and now Brother Yang Yun doesn't want me either. What's the point of me living? I might as well die!" Xiaohuan said while crying.

"Don't cry. Why are you talking about life and death? Who said I don't want you? I definitely want you!"

"That's what you said, Brother Yang Yun. Then don't forget about the engagement in a few days!"

Hearing this, I was very helpless. This girl Xiaohuan really had me completely under her thumb; I didn't know what to say at all.

After saying this, Xiaohuan happily ran out.

The next day, I was unusually listless in the classroom. First, it was because of the engagement issue, and second, I discovered that basically everyone in the school was discussing me. I had become a celebrity; basically, they all knew about yesterday's events. The news spread even more terrifyingly than a plague.

Seeing my expression, Zhuge Yue smiled and said to me: "What's wrong, big celebrity? Are you in a bad mood?"

"Can't you tell whether I'm in a good mood or not?" I looked at Zhuge Yue speechlessly.

Zhuge Yue smiled, looked at me, and said: "Let me guess why you are in a bad mood?"

"Is it about Ding Yang?"

"Or is it about Xiaohuan?"

"Or perhaps it's about the engagement?"

Regarding Zhuge Yue's words, I didn't feel strange at all. This guy was not only well-informed but could also know the general situation of the future; it was simply terrifying. So, I didn't find it strange that she knew what was bothering me.

Seeing that I was still unhappy and not speaking, Zhuge Yue smiled and said to me: "If I have a way to cancel the engagement, how would you thank me?"

Hearing Zhuge Yue's words, I looked at her in surprise and said: "Are you serious?"

"Have I ever lied to you?"

Hearing Zhuge Yue's words, I was overjoyed and hurriedly said to Zhuge Yue: "What way do you have to cancel the engagement? Tell me!"

"I can't tell you yet. This matter is a secret. But don't worry, I can definitely help you get rid of the engagement!" Zhuge Yue smiled mysteriously.

I looked at Zhuge Yue suspiciously and asked: "You're not suggesting some bad idea, like making me run away, are you?"

"Rest assured, I won't. Don't you trust me yet? The main thing is, how exactly are you going to thank me?" Zhuge Yue looked at me like a fox.

Seeing this guy, I had a bad premonition and looked at her nervously: "What do you want?"

Zhuge Yue smiled, then thought for a moment and said: "Promise me two things!"

"What things?"

"As for what things, I haven't thought about it yet!"

I looked at Zhuge Yue helplessly and said: "I already owe you a favor, and now I owe you two more things? Damn it, I feel like you're setting me up?" ===== CHAPTER 194 =====