On one hand, it's bustling; on the other, it's indifferent. Describing their current atmosphere as a stark contrast—like fire and ice—is no exaggeration.
Strangely, Zhao Fangfang, the other protagonist of today's engagement, didn't say a word the whole time, didn't even lift her head, and didn't interact with anyone, immersing herself in her own world.
"Fangfang, Fangfang."
Zhao's mother called softly twice, but when Zhao Fangfang still didn't respond, a momentary ferocity flashed across her face. Li Yiyi suspected that if they hadn't been watching,
It's possible that Zhao's mother has already made a move. You know, when Zhao's mother shouted those two times, Zhao Fangfang's body trembled uncontrollably. She wouldn't have had such an instinctive reaction unless she was extremely frightened.
"Fangfang, what are you doing? Why aren't you listening to your mother?!"
The tone was threatening, and Zhao Fangfang dared not ignore it any longer. She raised her head and smiled ingratiatingly.
"Mother, I was just thinking about something, why did you call me!"
Visibly, Zhao Fangfang instinctively turned her body to the side, her face revealing a restrained expression.
It's obvious without even guessing that Zhao's mother must have attacked Zhao Fangfang under the table.
"It's nothing. I was just thinking that since you and Rongyi are already engaged, why don't you two live together? These days, young people like to cultivate their relationship to avoid conflicts after marriage!"
Zhao Fangfang's face stiffened, and she looked at Jiang Rongyi with pleading eyes.
No, don't agree.
As Zhao's mother continued speaking, Jiang Rongyi calmly picked up food and ate, seemingly oblivious to Zhao Fangfang's expression.
"Fangfang, Rongyi, your mother isn't old-fashioned, how about you..."
"Hiss~"
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Rongyi burst out laughing.
“Auntie, if you’re not an old-fashioned person, then who is! I saved Zhao Fangfang’s life, but you’re forcing me to take responsibility for her. Don’t you think that’s old-fashioned?”
His eyes held resentment and indignation, as well as disappointment in Zhao Fangfang, before returning to calm.
Zhao's mother was speechless for a moment, choked by Jiang Rongyi's words. Zhao Fangfang also lowered her head in shame, not daring to look at Jiang Rongyi again.
Mr. Zhao chuckled awkwardly twice, picked up a glass of wine like a good-natured man, and said in a pretentious manner,
"Rongyi, the past is the past. From now on, you and Fangfang should just live your lives well. Nothing else matters. Come on, drink this glass of wine. Let's put aside our grudges with a drink. From now on, we'll be family."
After saying that, Zhao's father downed his drink with gusto, looking expectantly at Jiang Cheng and Su Qing. None of them responded, and none of them drank.
Zhao's father was unhappy, but he couldn't vent his anger. After all, the marriage was something they had forced upon them, or rather, something they had schemed to obtain.
The atmosphere froze, and no one spoke. Then, Li Hun stepped forward.
"Li Yiyi, from now on we're family. We're really destined to be together."
A gentle smile graced her delicate face, and her eyes held a deep affection for everyone she looked at, as if a single glance conveyed a thousand words.
Li Yi remained silent, staring intently at Li Hun for a long time.
"Li Hun, we are quite destined to be together, but it's too early to call us family. It's just an engagement, not a wedding. Who knows what might happen in the future!"
She glanced guiltily at her cousin. To be honest, it seemed like Jiang Rong's whole ordeal was because of her.
Who can blame her when Jiang Rongyi is her cousin, and also her only brother!
Li Hun's eyelids twitched; he had a feeling that Li Yiyi knew something. But when he looked again, Li Yiyi still seemed completely oblivious.
It seemed like he was just joking, so Li Hun felt relieved.
Only Li's mother, seeing her precious son lose face, slammed her hand on the table in dissatisfaction.
“In-law, no offense, but your niece is really insensible. What did my son say wrong? Zhao Fangfang and Jiang Rong are definitely engaged. The two families are family. They're already engaged, how can you go back on your word? Or is it that your family wants to back out and deliberately let this girl say that?”
Li's mother was quick to speak, and Li Hun couldn't stop her even if he wanted to. Feeling the numbers dropping, Li Hun realized for the first time that bringing his mother along wasn't a wise choice.
But it doesn't matter, he hasn't lost until the very end.
“Who’s your in-law? Who are you? What right do you have to talk about my niece? I don’t think my family is wrong. It’s your son who’s trying to claim kinship.”
Su Qing had been holding back, her temper already fiery; she could tolerate it before, but now that Li Yi was involved, she truly couldn't hold back anymore.
My son is careless and not that perceptive. Besides, if he hadn't been so distracted, he wouldn't have gotten into this mess. Consider this a lesson learned.
But Li Yiyi is different. Putting aside her relationship with Jiang Yuting—Jiang Yuting's daughter is still her daughter—it's more about affection for Li Yiyi.
It's okay to bully Jiang Rong, but it's not okay to bully Li Yiyi.
"The Zhao family, our two families are only engaged, not yet married. If you interfere too much, we will break off the engagement and it will be a lose-lose situation. You are welcome to try."
At worst, Jiang Rongyi can simply drop out of school or switch to another one. Things aren't like they used to be; there's no risk of losing your life now.
If it weren't for Mr. and Mrs. Zhao causing trouble, things might not have turned out the way they are now.
"Big sister, can you shut up? It's my daughter who's close to Jiang Rong. We're the Jiang family's in-laws, not you."
Upon hearing Su Qing's words, Zhao's father and mother panicked.
Having finally managed to get into the Jiang family, she couldn't let Li's mother ruin it. Besides, what did Li's mother mean by saying she was related to the Jiang family by marriage? Did she want to...?
Suspicious glances fell on Li's mother. In the face of wealth, Zhao's father and mother were equally hostile to everyone.
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