The engagement came very suddenly, and Xu Yi was stunned when he found out.

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"Can't we just get married?" he said, which immediately drew a barrage of criticism from several adults.

"I know you want to marry Man'er as soon as possible, but there's no rush. We still have to follow the proper procedures."

"We can't mistreat Man'er just because she's at home; she should have everything she deserves."

Everyone was talking at once, and in the end they even pushed Xu Yi out to Fu Man'er, saying that they needed to properly discuss the engagement.

“But aren’t we the ones who are supposed to get engaged?” Fu Man’er looked at the women gathered in the room.

In just a few days, Madam Ru had clearly become much more familiar with the women of the Xu family, and they were all sitting together, laughing and chatting.

Xu Yi smiled, put his arm around Fu Man'er's shoulder and walked outside, "Forget it, let Mother and the others do their thing."

Since Xu Genshu got married more than ten years ago, the Xu family has never had such a lively event. Although it is not a wedding, it will definitely be as lively as a wedding.

"When are we getting engaged, and how will we do it?" Fu Man'er asked, still thinking about these things as she was being led outside.

This stumped Xu Yi, as he didn't know either. "Don't worry, once Mom and the others have discussed it, they'll tell us, and we'll do as they say."

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It had been a long time since the family had had such a joyous occasion, and Liu Fang and the others were all eagerly waiting, leaving no room for Fu Man'er and Xu Yi to interfere.

"That's not a good idea." That's what she said, but Fu Man'er couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, after all, she could have another big thief.

Xu Yi stopped and looked at Fu Man'er affectionately. "Just do what you need to do. Don't worry about it. I'll talk to Mother later. I'll help with anything that needs to be done."

"Just stay put and wait to marry me."

Xu Yi's eyes burned fiercely, as if he wanted to devour Fu Man'er whole.

Fu Man'er had never seen such a look before. She lowered her head shyly, revealing her fair and slender neck and slightly reddened earlobes.

Xu Yi's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his gaze toward Fu Man'er became even more intense.

"Man'er." Just as he was about to say something, an enraged figure interrupted him.

"You brat, what are you doing?" Xu Genshan's voice came along with the question.

He had a long face. "In public, don't be so rude. Take your hand off Man'er's shoulder."

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With that, she pulled Xu Yi's hand down and also pulled Fu Man'er away a little.

"Father," Xu Yi called out weakly. Ever since Xu Genshan learned about their affair, the way he looked at Xu Yi had become subtle.

It's like the cabbage you painstakingly grew being eaten by a pig.

Moreover, she has been keeping an eye on Xu Yi from time to time these past two days. In the past, Fu Man'er and Xu Yi often walked hand in hand and side by side.

Now, whenever Xu Genshan discovers that the two of them are doing anything intimate, he immediately tries to stop them and will speak to Xu Yi with righteous indignation.

"Men and women are different."

Now Xu Genshan has caught him again. "I'm warning you, there's a difference between men and women. You have to think about Man'er."

Xu Yi had heard the same words so many times that he could practically recite them by heart.

"I know, Dad, don't worry." Xu Yi had been worn down and had lost his temper. Unlike at the beginning, he didn't argue with Xu Genshan anymore.

Now he dares not argue anymore; as soon as he opens his mouth to say a word, Xu Genshan will surely have ten more to say in return.

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Xu Genshan was quite satisfied with this compliant attitude. He gave Xu Yi a warning look, and then turned to look at Fu Man'er gently.

"Man'er, remember what your father told you: if any man tries to get close to you, don't be polite. Break his hand first, and teach him a lesson."

Xu Yi was listening nearby, and he felt as if those words were meant specifically for him.

Fu Man'er looked at Xu Yi's helpless expression, then at Xu Genshan's serious expression, and couldn't help but purse her lips and chuckle.

"Father, I know, don't worry."

"Your mother is still waiting for you over there. Go quickly and don't keep her waiting."

Xu Genshan wanted to say something, but Fu Man'er pushed him away by the back. After walking a few steps away, he didn't forget to say something to Fu Man'er.

"Man'er, remember what your father told you."

"Okay," Fu Man'er replied.

After Xu Genshan left, Xu Yi finally couldn't help but ask, "What did Dad say to you?"

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Fu Man'er's eyes darted around. "He didn't say anything, just what he just said."

"Really?" Xu Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to discern whether Fu Man'er was telling the truth or not.

Fu Man'er said matter-of-factly, "Of course it's true. Why would I lie to you? That's all Dad can say."

Xu Yi thought about it and realized that Xu Genshan's idea was indeed to guard against him.

That's true, but Xu Genshan exaggerated. It's not about protecting against your son, it's about protecting against thieves!

Fu Man'er was too embarrassed to say it aloud, fearing that Xu Yi would confront Xu Genshan if he heard it.

Fortunately, it seems that Xu Yi now believes what he said, so this theoretical argument will not happen.

After Xu Genshan left, Xu Yi stopped putting his arm around Fu Man'er's shoulder and instead held her hand.

The gesture of putting an arm around someone's shoulder was a bit too intimate, but holding hands was something that was extremely common between them.

It's strange, we've held hands countless times since we were little, but we've never been this nervous before.

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The two hands that were originally clasped together have now become intertwined fingers. Xu Yi dared not use force, as Fu Man'er's hands were tender and soft.

Xu Yi had many calluses on his hands, and he was afraid that if he used too much force, he would hurt Fu Man'er.

And ever since their hands touched, he felt his heart pounding wildly.

Besides that, there's also a subtle sense of satisfaction. Just holding hands with the woman you love and walking together forever is truly a very fulfilling thing.

Xu Yi wasn't someone who liked to say sweet words, but he remembered a sentence he had seen recently: "I want to hold your hand from day to night, from youth to old age."

He felt that these words were particularly appropriate to be said to Fu Man'er at this moment.

"Man'er." Xu Yi called softly, and Fu Man'er turned her head to look at her.

When Xu Yi saw those wet eyes, his heart skipped a beat again. In that brief moment, an uninvited guest came running towards him.

"Sister, sister."

It was Xu Zheng, who had just returned from school. (Reading a book)

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He had just run to the corridor when he saw Xu Yi and the others across the corridor.

Fu Man'er looked over upon hearing the sound, "Zheng'er."

She took a step forward as Xu Zheng ran towards her, and then their clasped hands parted.

Xu Yi looked at his empty palms, with words still stuck in his throat.

Xu Zheng ran fast and soon reached Fu Man'er's side, grabbing the hand that Xu Yi had just been holding.

"Sister, let me tell you, I wrote an article in school today and the teacher praised me."

"That's amazing, what kind of article is it?" Fu Man'er asked.

"The article is in the study, sister, come with me to take a look." Xu Zheng pulled Fu Man'er away as if showing off a treasure.

Just as Fu Man'er was about to leave, she turned back to look at Xu Yi and asked, "Brother, what were you trying to say to me?"

Seeing the identical curious looks in Fu Man'er's and Xu Zheng's eyes, Xu Yi could only shake his head and say, "It's nothing, you can go."

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Then the siblings ran off in a flash, showing no lingering affection for Xu Yi whatsoever.