Gu Qian is a popular celebrity who frequently trends on social media. His relationship with Xia Wan is no secret, and fans are very enthusiastic about shipping them as a couple, saying they are a perfect match.

Although Zhuang Yan was the Xia family's chosen son-in-law, he was far inferior to Gu Qian, whom Xia Wan had known since childhood, in her eyes.

Just as they said, if it weren't for the fact that Grandpa Xia was an old acquaintance of their family, he wouldn't have had such a "good" marriage opportunity.

In his previous life, Zhuang Yan only learned of Xia Wan's deep affection for Gu Qian after their engagement.

While others could see it clearly at a glance, he foolishly believed that Xia Wan and Gu Qian were half-siblings.

When Zhuang Yan learned that Xia Wan had such a "white moonlight," he did consider breaking off the engagement. However, due to the entanglement of interests between the two families, business dealings, and pressure from his parents, he couldn't just back out as he pleased. In the end, he still got engaged to Xia Wan and eventually married her.

It was a loveless business marriage. Even after more than 20 years of marriage, Xia Wan had no feelings for him. In her heart, there was only Gu Qian, her white moonlight.

Zhuang Yan's initial enthusiasm gradually cooled, and he then devoted all his energy to working and making money. He made do with Xia Wan, and even their child was adopted.

Who knew that this makeshift arrangement would last a lifetime?

Thinking back to his past life, Zhuang Yan constantly compromised and endured for the sake of his parents and the family business, sacrificing himself to please everyone, only to end up with a body full of illness.

Having died once, Zhuang Yan has come to a complete understanding: some things cannot be forced, such as family and love.

The more you worry about something, the more it will control you. So Zhuang Yan is no longer afraid of losing anything, nor does he need to worry about anything.

"My fiancée was with another man on the day of our engagement party. Such a humiliation! If I were him, I would have broken off the engagement on the spot!"

"Zhuang Yan dared not break off the engagement, after all, his family had business dealings with the Xia family and would have to rely on the Xia family for cooperation in the future."

"Wouldn't that mean he'd be the doorman if his wife cheated on him?"

"This is too humiliating! Is this marriage really unavoidable?"

"Unless Zhuang Yan leaves the Zhuang family and gives up his inheritance rights, would you be willing to exchange the Zhuang family's billions of assets for yours?"

Zhuang Yan appeared amidst these voices. Upon seeing him, the surrounding discussions ceased abruptly, and all eyes focused on him alone.

Some were observing, some were curious, but most were simply waiting to see Zhuang Yan make a fool of himself.

What storms hadn't Zhuang Yan weathered at fifty? He was upright and fearless, and strode confidently onto the stage.

Zhuang Yan loosened his tie, relaxed his throat, and then took the microphone from the emcee.

"I'll take up a little of your time. I'll just say a few words and then leave. First of all, thank you all for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend this banquet. Xia Wan has something to do today and can't make it here. What I'm about to announce is that Xia Wan and I are canceling our wedding. She has no feelings for me and I have no feelings for her either. From now on, we will have no further connection."

Everyone was stunned at first, then exclaimed in disbelief.

Is Zhuang Yan announcing the annulment of the engagement in public?

Are the bookmakers still going to do business?

Are marriages between wealthy families something you can just call off? Shouldn't you arrange for a public relations team to prepare for it?

Although Xia Wan has someone else in her heart, the Xia family is wealthy. It's not impossible for them to live separately after marriage. Besides, Xia Wan is so beautiful. With those qualities, even if she really cheated, there would be plenty of men lining up to pursue her.

Contrary to expectations, Zhuang Yan stood on the stage like a radiant being, exuding confidence and grace. His every move radiated nobility, and the soft lighting gave his face a unique charm.

By the time Zhuang Yan recovered from seeing that face, he had already left backstage.