Ding Huizhu asked in disbelief, "You want to call off the engagement?"

She composed herself, and thinking of the Huo family, her heart sank slightly. Could it be that Xie Li had already heard some rumors, which was why he looked down on the Pei family?

Ding Huizhu: "Don't worry, the Pei family is well-off. In addition, they recently signed a cooperation agreement with the Xie family, and their development momentum is very strong. They are no less powerful than the four major families in Linjiang City."

"This marriage was arranged when you were just born. The Pei family went to great lengths to find you, and your grandfather also gave his approval to the marriage."

"You know your own situation. Don't have any unrealistic fantasies. It's your good fortune that the Pei family is willing to accept you despite past grievances."

Xie Li was silent for a moment, then asked, "So, only Grandpa can decide whether or not the engagement can be annulled?"

Ding Huizhu didn't know why, but her temper flared up instantly: "Xie Li!"

"I've told you so much, don't you understand? This marriage is a wonderful thing for you, you should embrace it! Stop thinking about all that nonsense!"

"Moreover, the marriage between the Pei family and the Xie family involves an exchange of benefits. If the Xie family breaks the agreement first, the billions of yuan invested will go down the drain, do you understand?!"

There was a moment of silence.

Ding Huizhu, panting, realized that she had lost her composure.

Since marrying into the Xie family, apart from the incident of her child going missing, she has lived a smooth life, her emotions are very stable, and she acts with the demeanor expected of a wealthy lady.

On the contrary, after Xie Li returned, everything went wrong, and she often lost control of her emotions, frequently yelling and shouting like a shrew.

Ding Huizhu pressed her temples and slowly exhaled a sigh of frustration. "It's not that I want to yell at you, but this matter involves the interests of both families. It's not something you can just give up on as you please."

This time, Xie Li didn't confront her directly, but instead nodded in understanding.

Ding Huizhu: "Your grandfather's condition has improved slightly recently, so he might visit you."

"Madam Pei also wants to see you, and I will make the arrangements for you."

"Come out with me this weekend."

After giving her instructions, Ding Huizhu waved her hand, regardless of Xie Li's attitude, and said, "Go on upstairs."

Xie Li nodded and left, but in his heart he was thinking about how to resolve this marriage.

She had already transferred the one million to Li Chen. Although the other party threw a tantrum and cried, they were ultimately intimidated by Xie Li's power and dared not do anything real.

This marriage with the Xie family costs over a billion...

To be honest, Xie Li felt quite pained when he heard the amount.

She was confident she could earn that much money, but it would probably take many years... and why should the Pei family benefit from it?

Didn't Pei Si seem annoyed with her and repeatedly warn her to stay away from him?

Since he's so cool and arrogant, he shouldn't have agreed to this marriage just for a few billion dollars!

Xie Li felt she needed to communicate with Pei Si. Since they disliked each other, they should peacefully dissolve the engagement.

——

At school.

Pei Si also found it very annoying.

Madam Pei spoke with him again, saying that she had arranged a meeting with the Xie family and that he should be prepared.

Pei Si pressed the jade pendant on his chest, feeling a slight ripple in his heart.

To be honest, he never expected Ming Xiaoxiao to give him something so valuable.

Last night, the girl stood under the streetlight, smiling brightly as she touched his nose with her delicate white finger. She was mischievous yet lively, pure and beautiful.

When Pei Si came to his senses, he heard someone talking at the corner of the corridor.

"Have you heard? Xie Li from the international class is engaged!"