Chapter 234: Listen

What on earth is the matter? You can't calm down a bit and go back later? Or I could call your aunt and tell her we still need to chat a while.

Zhu Xueheng often took Ke Yuan to parties during his vacations; I believe Ke Yuan's mother is already used to their ways. If there's nothing major at home, she probably wouldn't stop their brothers' gathering.

The Yan family has come to discuss the marriage.

If Su Xi hadn't mentioned the Shui family, Ke Yuan might have gone home and, overwhelmed by Yan Ranran's coquettish advances, agreed to the marriage in a daze. But now he just wants to go back and find out exactly what he has done to disappoint Yan Ranran, to deserve this.

That remark hit like a depth charge, blowing Zhu Xueheng's thoughts into chaos. Just moments ago they weren't even talking about Yan Ranran having another boyfriend—how did it jump to the Yan family wanting to discuss marriage with the Ke family?

Um... how about

Zhu Xueheng was about to suggest that Su Xi send him home when Su Xi interrupted.

If you want to send him back, take this USB drive. If Yan Ranran remains as she is, play the video here and the Ke family won't let her off. I'm going to check on Xiao Yu—remember to message your wife and kids so they don't worry.

Zhu Xueheng was stunned by that string of words. Looking at the USB drive in his hand, he felt restless. By the time he reacted, he had tacitly accepted the task of sending Ke Yuan away.

Come on, let's talk as we go!

Zhu Xueheng drove, wanting to vent to someone about this, but Ke Yuan's red‑eyed look put an end to that idea.

If Ke Yuan went mad halfway, he'd surely crash. Zhu Xueheng, about to be a groom, didn't want to risk such a big danger over a bit of gossip.

After driving to the Ke residence, Zhu Xueheng also saw the Yan parents and Yan Ranran in the hall.

Ke Yuan's eyes were bloodshot, but his expression was calm: 'Dad, Mom!'

Yan Ranran stepped forward, reaching out to take Ke Yuan's hand: 'Brother Yuan!'

Ke Yuan dodged her touch, and seeing that look, the Ke parents' hands trembled. It was just a trip out—how could he be like this?

Yan Ranran's parents were deeply dissatisfied with Ke Yuan's behavior. Their daughter has been waiting for him since high school—ten years! —and he hasn't given any sign. Seeing them come to the door and still get this reaction, are they trying to shirk responsibility?

You've been together so many years—if there's a problem, just say it straight. Precious feelings perhaps need more careful attention.

Seeing Yan Ranran look a little upset, Yan's mother couldn't help speaking up for her daughter. Her daughter is surely a meticulous child; Ke Yuan's inexplicable mood swings really kill the goodwill!

It doesn't matter who you choose—why pick a man from the Shui family? I remember I already brought up breaking up with you seven years ago. You never mention it to outsiders; when people ask if I'm your boyfriend, you like to give vague, non‑committal answers.

Yan's father slammed the table with a 'bang' and rose, shouting, 'Ke Yuan! What do you mean?'

Yan Ranran looked at Ke Yuan with tears welling up, 'Brother Yuan, I haven't!'

Zhu Xueheng looked at Yan Ranran's tears and suddenly found it pointless. Why do so many women fail to realize that tears only work on the person who feels sorry for you?

Ke Yuan's state is just shy of a life‑or‑death showdown with Yan Ranran; her tears will only act as a catalyst for his negative emotions, plunging his mind into even greater frenzy.

Zhu Xueheng had a servant go upstairs to fetch a computer, then he shook the USB drive in his hand: 'Mr. Yan, don't get angry yet—we have some things. After you two watch them, we'll bring these gifts and discuss the marriage elsewhere. Miss Yan Ranran would be better off marrying her true boyfriend.'

Yan Ranran's parents' faces burned with anger—they regretted coming today to discuss the marriage! Their daughter isn't unmarriageable; do they really think their Ranran must cling to Ke Yuan? And as for a 'true boyfriend,' everyone in the circle knows their stubborn daughter has been waiting for Ke Yuan all along.

Yan Ranran suddenly glared at Zhu Xueheng venomously, 'I haven't offended you—why are you ruining my relationship with Brother Yuan?'

Having said that, Yan Ranran burst into tears and tried to run out.

Ke Yuan raised his hand, and the two maids who had been standing aside skillfully intercepted Yan Ranran, quickly binding her hands and feet to the nearby sofa.

You always like to do this.

Ke Yuan has become somewhat immune to such tactics.

Want to hear your own voice?

Formerly, Ke Yuan recorded those sounds to be played at their wedding, becoming a sweet memory between them.

Yan Ranran looked to her parents for help, trying to break free of the cloth binding her hands and feet. But the recording had already played; her parents, hearing those sounds, were both surprised and shocked, and failed to notice her pleading gaze or her present predicament.

Good night, babies~