In the room just a wall away, Chen Baozhu, whom I hadn't seen for a few days, had changed into a married woman's attire.

Wang Haotian smiled indulgently: "Baozhu, it was all my fault last night. You've suffered a lot. Eat more."

Chen Baozhu blushed shyly, showing no trace of her former willful and capricious nature: "Oh dear! You're so annoying."

Ever since she was brought home that day, her family has taken turns trying to persuade her not to have anything to do with Wang Haotian.

She's always been resentful; why should she listen to you?

I'm the one living my life, not you.

She didn't think there was anything wrong with Wang Haotian; he was good-looking, a top scholar, and cultured.

He found a way out for himself and even brought his whole family over, showing great filial piety.

The only downside is that I don't have money. But I have plenty of money at home, so what's there to be afraid of?

I have no idea what these people are so worried about.

Especially the letter that Fifth Brother sent her, what does he mean by "not a good match"? He's clearly a bunch of snobbish people who look down on others.

Since you won't listen to reason, then don't blame me.

That very night, she secretly ran away from the mansion and went to stay at Wang Haotian's house.

She found that Haotian and his family were all very easy to get along with, and they spoke to her very gently. Although the family was poor, they never made her do any work.

So I felt more and more that I had found the right person; she was the one who took the initiative last night.

After two days of adjustment, she found that these tough days weren't so tough after all, and being able to spend every day with the person she loved made her heart so sweet.

Wang Haotian personally picked up some food and fed it to her, saying with a hint of probing, "Baozhu, I'm sorry you've been wronged by being with me. Now that you're mine, I think I should personally go and tell your parents in person. What do you think?"

Chen Baozhu was immersed in sweetness and felt very happy. When she heard that she had to go back, she resisted. No one in the family had spoken well of her that day, and now that they were family, she was somewhat dissatisfied.

"Go where?! I'm not going back! And you're not allowed to go either."

Wang Haotian was cursing in his head. "Damn it, are you out of your mind? Hurry up and go back and say a few nice words to promote me!"

Her face remained impassive, and she smiled obsequiously, "Alright, alright, you're in charge in my family. Whatever you say goes!"

Chen Baozhu was overjoyed. "What? This life is wonderful too!" she exclaimed.

My parents are lying.

…

After having lunch, Shen Jiaojiao and her companion strolled out. Feeling a bit sleepy in the afternoon, they found a lake nearby with various boats available for rent.

Chu Tianling immediately instructed his servants to rent a large boat, and carried Shen Jiaojiao aboard, as she was extremely tired.

Chen Baozhu and her husband finished their tender lunch and had only taken a few steps out of the gate when they ran into her third brother, Chen Jinbao.

Seeing Chen Baozhu's attire, he was almost furious. Thinking that the street was full of people, he walked over and said patiently, "Baozhu, I didn't expect to run into you here. Come on, let's go home with your third brother."

Chen Baozhu hid behind Wang Haotian, her big eyes looking uninterested: "Third Brother, I'm not going back. I'm already Haotian's woman. I want to go home with him."

Chen Jinbao's eyes immediately turned red, and he looked at Wang Haotian as if he were looking at an enemy.

That bastard actually took advantage of someone in distress!

He clenched his fists and forced a stiff smile: "Baozhu, you go back with your brother first. Third brother promises not to separate you. You can take him with you!"

Chen Baozhu peeked out and immediately saw the malice in his eyes, and resolutely refused: "No! I'm not going back!"

"You rebellious daughter! If you don't go back, don't ever come back in this lifetime!" Grand Tutor Chen rushed over, followed by his wife and two sons who were at home.

He had only one wife, seven sons, and one daughter in his life, so he doted on his youngest daughter. He never expected that she would cause such a disaster in the end.

He was a scholar by nature, and he valued integrity. Now, seeing his daughter, whom he had raised from childhood, so persistent, he couldn't bear to see her fall into depravity. He endured the heartache and wanted to force her to come home.

It's pitiful that he, an old father, expressed his love for his son so subtly that Chen Baozhu didn't feel it at all.

She stood there dumbfounded behind Wang Haotian, her eyes filled with tears of grievance.

Her family, who had loved her so much since childhood, now stood on the opposite side, looking at her with disapproving eyes.

She had never been treated like this before.

He immediately got angry: "Fine, I won't come back! Who's afraid of who?"

Grand Tutor Chen felt dizzy and his hands trembled uncontrollably: "You...you...good! Are you sure you want to go with him? You don't want your parents and brothers anymore? Can you really be so heartless?"

"Baozhu, my daughter, don't upset your father. He's been worried about you every day these past few days. Come back!" Chen's mother's eyes were already full of tears, hoping that her daughter would listen to her.

"Sister, come back with us first, and we can discuss everything!" Chen Jinbao was a little flustered, feeling that something bad would happen if he didn't take her away today.

"Little sister! Let's go home!"

"Miss! Let's go home!"

Chen Baozhu wavered a little. She only wanted to be with Wang Haotian and didn't want to hurt her family.

She knew that her family had always been very good to her since she was a child, and this time she seemed to have acted impulsively.

Wang Haotian was incredibly embarrassed, mainly because even though he was a grown man standing there, the family completely ignored him.

Now that he's with Chan Po-chu, it seems like these people still treat him like he's invisible. No way, he has to make his presence known.

He bowed to the Chen family, his attitude humble and somewhat ingratiating: "Greetings, father-in-law, mother-in-law, and brothers. I am Xiao Xu Wang Haotian, and I pay my respects!"

The entire Chen family ignored it.

Chen Baozhu's wavering heart immediately swayed towards Wang Haotian, and she grabbed his hand, trying to lead him away: "Why bother with the formalities? They don't even look at you! Let's go!"

Wang Haotian quickly grabbed her hand. He had finally met his parents and wanted to make a good impression: "Hey! Baozhu, they are your family after all. You can't do this."

"You need to talk to your parents properly. Come here quickly and apologize to them!"

He took Chen Baozhu's hand, wanting to take her over to reconnect with her.

Chen Baozhu struggled fiercely; she didn't want to go over at all, so they started pulling at each other.

Chen Jinbao was furious. He stepped forward, pulled Wang Haotian's hand away, and kicked him, yelling, "Let go of my sister! Who told you to pull him!"

Wang Haotian was caught off guard and was kicked to the ground.

"Smack!"

The scene froze for a moment.

"You...you hit me? I tried to save you, and you hit me?" Chen Jinbao covered his face with one hand, his face and eyes filled with sadness. The sister he had protected for so many years had actually hit him with her own hands?

Chen Baozhu helped Wang Haotian up from the ground. Looking at her brother, who had once been devoted to her, looking at her like this, she felt a little regretful.

Wang Haotian's heart pounded as he watched this scene unfold. What would happen if they were driven away?