Mr. Xu nodded apologetically, agreeing: "That's true. If you ask me, it's my fault for asking you this when you were drunk last night. If you had been more sober, maybe things wouldn't have turned out this way."

As soon as they finished speaking, the two looked at each other and then burst into laughter.

At this moment, Shen Zishan slowly stood up and said with a smile, "Brother Xu, since things have been explained clearly, I won't bother you any longer!"

“When your son comes back, let’s set a date for our two families to get together. Let’s not bring up the issue of whether we’re friends or not anymore.”

Upon hearing this, Xu's father quickly stood up and tried to persuade him to stay: "Oh, Shanzi, it's almost lunchtime, what's the rush? At least finish your lunch before you leave!"

Shen Zishan waved his hand and politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Xu, but my wife, Aning, has probably already prepared the meal. I'd better go back early." With that, he walked towards the door.

After seeing the man out, Xu's father turned around and went back home.

"Tell me what your friend really means! Does he think our son isn't good enough for his daughter?"

"Hmph! Our son is a respectable company commander!" The more Xu's mother thought about it, the more unhappy she became. Her brows furrowed tightly, and her face was full of indignation.

Seeing his wife so upset, Xu's father quickly waved his hand and comforted her, "Hey, don't overthink it! Let me tell you, my brother here is a well-known honest man."

"If it weren't for his selfless rescue back then, I probably would have lost my life long ago! And that time I was injured and hospitalized, he paid all my medical expenses without hesitation and never asked me to pay him back. So, you can tell, his character is absolutely impeccable!"

Mr. Xu paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides, don't you often say how outstanding our son is? How could such an excellent young man as our son not be good enough for his daughter?"

"It's just that as a father, he's bound to be a little worried. After all, his daughter has never met our son, and Shanzi is someone who dotes on his daughter, so naturally he doesn't want his precious daughter to marry a complete stranger."

"We'll see how the two children are destined to be together. If they're meant to be, they'll naturally be together; if not, there's nothing we can do. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Don't think too much about it. It's getting late, hurry up and cook some food." After saying this, Mr. Xu went to his private plot to till the soil.

Xu's mother didn't say anything more and turned back to the kitchen to cook.

Shen Zishan returned home and explained the arrangements made by the two families. The family was still struggling with their decision.

Night fell, all was quiet, and the moonlight shone like water onto the windowsill.

Inside the room, Chen Xiaoxiao's breathing was steady and long; she was sound asleep, immersed in a sweet dream.

Just then, a strange feeling quietly came over her, as if an invisible force was gently lifting her soul.

As that power gradually increased, Shen Xiaoxiao's soul began to slowly become lighter.

The surrounding scenery changed, and in the blink of an eye, she found herself in a completely unfamiliar place.

When she slowly opened her eyes, what came into view was the gloomy and terrifying layout of the underworld.

Shen Xiaoxin was startled and couldn't help but gasp.

She steadied herself and mustered her courage to walk forward. Before long, a magnificent yet chilling Yama's Palace appeared before her.

With a heart full of trepidation, Shen Xiaoxiao stepped into this mysterious hall and shouted, "How did I get here? Is anyone here?"

Before he could finish speaking, a soft sound of footsteps could be heard.

Immediately afterwards, Jun Yanluo's tall and imposing figure slowly walked out of a room. He looked at Shen Xiaoxiao expressionlessly and said coldly, "Stop shouting. It was I who dragged you into this place."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaoxiao's eyes widened, her face filled with astonishment and fear. She stammered, "Lord...Lord Yama, could it be...that I'm dead again?"

Jun Yanluo frowned slightly, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, "That's not the case."

Upon receiving this answer, Shen Xiaoxiao's heart calmed down slightly, but she was still filled with doubt and fear.

She pressed on urgently, "Since I'm not dead, why did you summon me here so suddenly? To be honest, I was really frightened. Please tell me what it is!"

"Well then, I won't beat around the bush. Your world is actually a fictional story, you are the female lead, and Xu Wenhua is the male lead. After I sent you back, I didn't expect to discover a loophole."

After a thorough investigation, the truth gradually came to light—it turned out that, according to the normal course of development, your destiny should have been full of light and hope, but now it has been mercilessly shrouded in a heavy shadow.

The marriage your father arranged for you was a match made in heaven. You two could have walked hand in hand through the years, built a happy family, been surrounded by children, and enjoyed all the joys of life.

However, all those beautiful dreams were shattered without warning.

The crux of the problem lies with another woman, a mysterious woman closely connected to a powerful system.

Her sole purpose is to use any means necessary to make the male protagonist fall in love with her, and then ruthlessly kill you, the female protagonist, to see you suffer an incredibly miserable and unbearable fate.

According to the established plot in the book, you agreed to the marriage and happily became engaged to Xu Wenhua.

Just when you were looking forward to a happy future, the gears of fate quietly reversed.

On his way home, Xu Wenhua unexpectedly encountered that scheming woman.

As time went by, the two had more and more interactions. After two years of frequent contact, Xu Wenhua finally fell hopelessly in love with the woman.

From that moment on, your tragic fate surged forth like a flood bursting its banks, becoming unstoppable.

That heartless woman, taking advantage of Xu Wenhua's infatuation with her, meticulously plotted and relentlessly pursued him, devising a series of insidious and cunning schemes aimed at pushing him into an abyss of no return.

She first used all sorts of despicable means to spread rumors and gossip about you, causing your reputation to plummet; then she went even further and plotted to frame you, leaving you isolated and helpless.

Ultimately, she even went so far as to personally rip out your heart and liver, subjecting you to unimaginable pain and torment, turning you into a tragic female supporting character who was bullied in a tragic novel.

Shen Xiaoxiao shivered and her face paled. "Jun Yanluo, this is what you promised me. You said I would be very happy in this life. Look at this, they've dug out my heart, liver, and lungs."