Chapter 194: Engagement

After we returned, the Old Matriarch was waiting for us to eat. It looked like she had something to announce, and there were unusually many people eating at home today. All the relatives had come; it seemed the Old Matriarch had arranged for them to come in advance.

Seeing us arrive, the Old Matriarch happily told us to sit down and then said to everyone present: "Since everyone is here, I’ll announce something!"

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

The Old Matriarch smiled and said to everyone again: "In a few days, it will be my birthday. I’ve decided that on that day, I will engage my granddaughter to Zheng Yun!"

Hearing this, everyone below was incredulous, and Xiao Huan and I were both stunned. However, a moment later, Xiao Huan lowered her head, her face flushed, clearly shy, while I was completely bewildered. This engagement came too suddenly; there was nothing yet, and we were already getting engaged? And Xiao Huan was still so young; this was too absurd.

Zheng Hong suddenly stood up and said to the Old Matriarch: "Old Matriarch, isn't this too early? Xiao Huan is still so young. If we get engaged, won't we be laughed at by other families? I feel this matter needs further consideration!"

The Old Matriarch’s face darkened, and she said coldly: "I am not discussing this with you; I am informing you!"

Hearing this, everyone below lowered their heads, not daring to breathe loudly, because they knew the Old Matriarch was angry. Although Zheng Hong wanted to say more, he knew the Old Matriarch’s decisions were hard to change. If he kept persuading her, he might end up in trouble himself, so he had to sit down helplessly.

I looked at the Old Matriarch in a dilemma and said: "Old Matriarch, isn't this too early? I’m not ready yet, and Xiao Huan and I are both still in school. We can talk about this later!"

The Old Matriarch looked at me and shook her head: "It’s just an engagement, not a marriage. What’s wrong with an early engagement? Does the country forbid it? We are just getting engaged. Or do you not like Xiao Huan?"

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

Hearing this, Xiao Huan’s eyes turned red, and tears fell uncontrollably. Seeing this, the Old Matriarch panicked and scolded me angrily: "My Zheng family is letting you marry into the family, and you’re still 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, seeing Xiao Huan’s tears streaming down, I didn't want to argue too fiercely with the Old Matriarch, so I chose to shut up.

At night, I was lying on the bed, feeling particularly restless. Suddenly, the door knocked. I opened it in confusion and found Xiao Huan. Xiao Huan walked in wearing her pajamas. I looked at Xiao Huan and asked in confusion: "Xiao Huan, it’s so late, why aren't you sleeping?"

Xiao Huan didn't speak but walked straight to my bed and sat down. Her big, watery eyes looked at me: "Brother Yang Yun, do you hate me that much?"

"How could that be? What are you saying? Why would you think that?" I patted Xiao Huan’s head to comfort her.

"Then why doesn't Brother Yang Yun want to get engaged to me? I clearly saved Brother Yang Yun, you’re ungrateful!" Xiao Huan said, crying.

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

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

I was at a loss for a moment, especially seeing a girl’s tears; I panicked. I hurriedly said to Xiao Huan: "Xiao Huan, 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? Might as well die!" Xiao Huan cried.

"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. Don't forget about the engagement in a few days!"

Hearing this, I was helpless. This girl Xiao Huan really had me under her thumb; I didn't know what to say.

After saying this, Xiao Huan happily ran out.

The next day, I was unusually listless in the classroom. First, because of the engagement issue, and second, I found that everyone in school was discussing me. I had become a celebrity; basically, they all knew about yesterday’s events. News spread faster than a plague.

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

"Can’t you tell if I’m in a good mood or not?" I looked at Zhuge Yue, speechless.

Zhuge Yue smiled and looked at me: "Let me guess why you’re in a bad mood?"

"Is it about Ding Yang?"

"Or is it about Xiao Huan?"

"Or perhaps it’s about the engagement?"

I wasn't surprised at all by Zhuge Yue’s words. This guy was not only well-informed but could also know the general situation of the future. It was simply terrifying, so I wasn't surprised that she knew what was bothering me.

Seeing that I was still unhappy and silent, Zhuge Yue smiled and said to me: "If I said I have a way to cancel the engagement, how would you thank me?"

Hearing Zhuge Yue’s words, I looked at her in surprise: "Are you telling the truth?"

"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 out of the engagement!" Zhuge Yue smiled mysteriously.

I looked at Zhuge Yue suspiciously and asked: "You don't have some bad idea, like making me run away, do you?"

"Don't worry, I won't. Don't you trust me? 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 feeling and looked at her nervously: "What do you want?"

Zhuge Yue smiled, 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, owe you two things, and now this again. Damn it, I feel like you’re setting me up?" ===== CHAPTER 195 =====