Can you withdraw the lawsuit?

Seeing that Zhuang Yan remained silent, Xia Wan said again, "As long as you withdraw the lawsuit, I will agree to any request you make."

Perhaps because it was her first time asking for a favor, her tone and attitude were both lacking; her tone was more like an order than a request. However, a hint of shame could still be seen in her eyes.

Egoists like Xia Wan don't feel ashamed for doing wrong. The reason she feels ashamed is that she has to humbly apologize to someone she once looked down on.

At this moment, Xia Wan might still have some small expectations, such as hoping that Zhuang Yan would consider their past relationship and withdraw the lawsuit. She could give him money or help him return to the Zhuang family. Even if the two of them got back together, Xia Wan would be willing.

Zhuang Yan asked, "You spent money to spread rumors that I'm a scumbag, hired online trolls to turn the tables and say I cheated first, and instigated Zhuang Zhongming to fabricate stories about me being unfilial, etc. Have I wronged you?"

Xia Wan unconsciously lowered her voice: "No."

Zhuang Yan smiled coldly and said, "Since there is no injustice, why should I withdraw the lawsuit?"

Using the charge of spreading rumors to silence others is the best way to cover up one's own sins. The person who wronged you knows better than you how wronged you are.

Being merciful to the enemy is being cruel to oneself; if he softens his heart even for a moment, then he deserves it.

Xia Wan's voice finally became pleading: "Zhuang Yan, please don't be hostile towards me, okay? I just want to talk to you properly so that you can solve the problem better."

"That's your problem, not mine," Zhuang Yan said. "If you want to solve the problem with me, that's not impossible. Just give me the entire Xia family as compensation. A good reputation is priceless. It's not unreasonable for me to charge you some money for ruining my reputation, is it?"

Xia Wan's expression suddenly changed: "Zhuang Yan, if you want an apology, I'll give it to you. If you want compensation, we can talk about it properly. You're talking about the entire Xia family? Isn't that just wishful thinking?"

Zhuang Yan: "It's wishful thinking for you to ask me to withdraw the lawsuit."

"Zhuang Yan, I know I was wrong. I'm sorry. I said a lot of hurtful things to you and did things that hurt you. But at first, I just wanted to use reverse psychology to make you change your mind. I shouldn't have been unreasonable and shouldn't have run away from the wedding without considering your feelings. Those things on the internet were also my way of trying to force you back. I won't stop you from suing me, but think about it, how much profit will you get even if you win? It's a waste of time and energy. It's better to sit down and talk it over. We will give you every penny of the compensation you are owed. Since you've broken off ties with the Zhuang family, you must be short of money, right? Look, thirty million..." Xia Wan observed Zhuang Yan's expression and quickly changed the number.

"Fifty million, here's fifty million. You drop the lawsuit, and we'll settle this peacefully. If you ever need anything in the future, you can always contact the Xia family. Let's shake hands and make peace, okay?"

Honestly, being humble isn't Xia Wan's style; she's already done a great job by saying this much.

Twenty-four or twenty-five-year-old Xia Wan is willful, rebellious, arrogant, and presumptuous... She never considers the feelings of those around her when she does things, and even if she does something wrong, she will try to cover it up and never apologize.

Even after getting married, he continued to do things his own way and didn't respect anyone. He only matured and became more flexible after turning thirty, but he still retained that wickedness in his bones.

Xia Wan had said so much, but Zhuang Yan's attention was on the "reverse psychology" and he found it ridiculous: "Thanks for your reverse psychology, it makes me think you're even more disgusting."

Xia Wan stood there, suffering greatly, and for the first time experienced what it meant for karma to be cyclical and for fortune to turn around.

People only reflect on themselves when they regret something. If Zhuang Yan didn't have the backing of the Yi'an Group, would Xia Wan have taken the initiative to apologize and make peace? Don't even think about it.

When Xia Wan can't find a solution, she will look for a new problem.

Two people should not hide anything from each other when they are dating and engaged. If Zhuang Yan had told her that he knew the CEO of Yi An Group, she would not have run away from the wedding to find Gu Qian.

In other words, is Zhuang Yan completely innocent? He concealed his relationship with Jiang Ning and flirted with Lu Yan behind her back. If he hadn't given her the signal, why would Lu Yan have come to this kind of program to pursue him?

Xia Wan certainly wouldn't say these things aloud, since she still had things to ask Zhuang Yan.

"How did you get to know the Yi'an Group? Why did they help you? Why didn't you tell me about it before?"

Instead of answering the three questions in a row, Zhuang Yan countered with, "What do you want to do?"

"Could you introduce me to the CEO of Yi'an Group?" Yi'an was the one helping Zhuang Yan, so since Zhuang Yan was unwilling to agree, they would negotiate with Yi'an.

Lu Yan, who had been silent until now, became a little interested after hearing this: "Want to get to know the boss of Yi'an Group? Beg me, I know him."

Xia Wan was already in a bad mood, and Lu Yan's interruption made her even more sarcastic: "You think you know Boss Yi An? Who do you think you are? I wouldn't believe you even if you said you were Boss Yi An's mistress."

Is it alright for her to be my mistress? Lu Yan didn't care. She just grabbed Zhuang Yan's hand and said, "I kindly helped her with the introduction, but she didn't believe me."

Zhuang Yan: "If you don't believe me, then forget it. The opportunity was right in front of her, but she didn't know how to cherish it."

They each said something, and Xia Wan began to doubt her own understanding. Could it be that Lu Yan really knew Boss Yi An?

How could that be? Boss Yi'an is so mysterious that even her father couldn't get an appointment despite making multiple attempts.

How could someone as useless as Lu Yan possibly know her?

"You've finished speaking, please."

Just then, the photographer finished setting up his camera and came over. "If you don't get out of here, I can't guarantee what nasty things I'll say next."

"Zhuang Yan, I beg..."

Xia Wan tried to make excuses, but Zhuang Yan raised his eyelids, his disgust undisguised: "Get out!"

Xia Wan's hard-won courage crumbled during the ten minutes of the conversation, and her hands trembled uncontrollably.

Zhuang Yan's gaze was more than just disgust; he was protecting Lu Yan as if he would kill her for her sake. She was provoked by his gaze, and even her temples felt like they were being pricked with needles.

In order to negotiate with Zhuang Yan, she spent five days preparing herself mentally, repeatedly deliberating and thinking it over and over again. The more she hoped, the more disappointed she became.

Of all Zhuang Yan's features, his eyes were the most beautiful, but at some point, they became filled with disgust.

Xia Wan realized that she could not bear Zhuang Yan's hatred.

As the photographer drew closer, just as Zhuang Yan was about to speak, Xia Wan suddenly turned around, picked up her basket, and fled as if running away.

The photographer rushed over hoping to capture the chaotic scene, but Xia Wan unexpectedly ran away.

Zhuang Yan won a great victory in this battle.

Xia Wan's last glance looked painful, but she will suffer even more in the future. This is just the beginning; she will savor the experience slowly in the future.