Everyone turned to look in the direction of the sound, only to see Wen Yuan smiling radiantly as she gracefully approached.
Her words landed softly, yet they were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up awkward and subtle ripples, filling the air with a complex and delicate interplay of emotions.
Jin Lingyun bit her lower lip tightly, a flash of stubbornness and resentment in her eyes, which was then swallowed up by a deep sense of helplessness, turning into an indescribable bitterness.
She knew all too well that her obsession had become a prison, and the key to unlocking this shackle was always in Wu Tian's hands.
She took a breath, forced a smile, and said with a hint of forced lightness in her tone, "Xiao Yuanyuan is right. Rather than settling for a loveless marriage, it's better to be brave and pursue love, even without a formal title..."
"This is insane! This is insane! This is utterly unbelievable!" Yin Jing exclaimed upon hearing this, her brows furrowed with worry and bewilderment at the current situation, as if she were witnessing a collapse of reason.
She turned to look at Wen Yuan, her eyes filled with both reproach and tenderness: "Little Yuan Yuan, when did you become so unruly? Don't forget your identity and dignity."
Wen Yuan waved her hand gently, her smile carrying a hint of relief: "Aunt Yin, you're overthinking it. Everyone has feelings, and isn't it only natural to pursue the one you love? Besides, I can't keep putting on airs all the time, or that would be too tiring."
Upon hearing this, Yin Jing was both annoyed and helpless: "You're in charge of ideological work, I... I can't argue with you, but your thinking is really unacceptable. By the way, from what you just mentioned, it seems you know him?"
Wen Yuan's gaze swept gently over Wu Tian, and she smiled, "Of course, he and I are old classmates. He even saved my life a few days ago."
Upon hearing this, Yin Jing's doubts deepened: "If that's the case, how come you've mentioned it before?"
Wen Yuan's lips curled into a deep smile, as if it held endless stories. "Because I only just learned about this old classmate's abilities. By the way, how did you two meet?"
After communicating, the group finally understood their relationship.
It turns out that Wen Yuan's mother and Yin Jing are best friends, and Wen Yuan and Jin Lingyun also have a good relationship.
However, to their surprise, they both fell in love with the same man, who was already married.
The two exchanged a complex, unspoken glance, as if everyone had become a bystander in this emotional drama, both anticipating and fearing what would happen next.
Then, the two of them looked at Wu Tian at the same time, their eyes filled with tenderness and expectation.
Wu Tian, unaware of their thoughts, smiled and said, "Auntie, I think you've misunderstood Senior Sister. The reason she said that is simply because she doesn't like Ye Chuan. If you respect her a little, things might be better."
Yin Jing's response was cold and resolute: "What do you know? Ye Chuan is the young master of the Dragon Capture Hall, with an extremely noble status. There is no one more outstanding than him in this world."
Jin Lingyun was not to be outdone. Though her voice was soft, every word was firm and resounding: "You think he's outstanding only because of his status as the young master of the palace. Aside from that status, do you really think he's outstanding?"
After he finished speaking, a faint displeasure and resolute tone filled the air.
Upon hearing this, Yin Jing was speechless for a moment and fell into deep thought.
Indeed, stripped of his identity as the young master of the Dragon Capture Hall, Ye Chuan was nothing more than an ordinary mortal, even tainted with a bit of the air of a spoiled brat.
Seeing this, Wen Yuan gently advised, "Aunt Yin, I think Yun'er should make her own decisions about her feelings. Marriage is a major life event that concerns her happiness and joy. Can you bear to see her enter into unhappiness?"
Yin Jing sighed softly, her attitude resolute: "That may be true, but her engagement with Ye Chuan is already set. Wouldn't breaking off the engagement cause the Jin family to lose face?"
Wen Yuan advised again, "The Jin family is highly respected. How could an unsuitable marriage dim their reputation? On the contrary, daring to pursue happiness will earn them more respect from the world."
Yin Jing shook her head and changed the subject: "Forget it! Let's not talk about this anymore. But Xiao Yuanyuan, you've reached the age where you need to think about marriage. Is there anyone who catches your eye?"
Wen Yuan's expression changed slightly, and she said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Aunt Yin, although we disagreed just now, the chat was still quite pleasant. But if you ask me this question, then we can't have a pleasant conversation."
Yin Jing's face was full of helplessness. She shook her head and sighed, "It's really incomprehensible. You young people are not young anymore, but you are unwilling to date or get married."
Jin Lingyun and Wen Yuan exchanged a smile, their eyes conveying a mixture of unspoken helplessness and tacit understanding.
Just then, a gentle and refined voice rang out, like a spring breeze: "Dean Wenyuan, I never expected to meet you here, what a coincidence."
Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see a handsome young man of about thirty years old, dressed in designer clothes, with shiny hair, exuding the unique charm of a successful person, clearly an elite figure attracting attention from all walks of life.
Wen Yuan smiled faintly, her tone teasing: "Young Master Ma Jun, can't you come up with something more original when you're trying to pick someone up? Almost all the elites in Linhai City are here today, so isn't it normal for them to see me?"
Upon hearing this, a subtle change flashed across Ma Jun's brows. The awkwardness vanished in an instant, and he immediately smiled and said, "Dean Wen is right. I'm just a martial arts fanatic and don't understand these social niceties. I just met a few friends, and I'd like to introduce you to them."
Wen Yuan's lips curled into a playful smile, her eyes gleaming with an all-knowing light: "Could it be that you're planning to 'borrow' me as your girlfriend again, to show off to your friends?"
Ma Jun's expression froze instantly. Wen Yuan's words hit the nail on the head, completely exposing his little scheme. He forced a smile, but his heart was in turmoil.
Wen Yuan took in Ma Jun's expression and understood his thoughts perfectly. She smiled softly and said, "No matter what Young Master Ma Jun is planning, I'm sorry I can't agree to it because I have important friends to keep me company."
Ma Jun was very unhappy after being rejected by Wen Yuan. His gaze inadvertently swept over Wu Tian, and a hint of hostility quietly emerged.
He extended his hand, smiling amiably: "I am Ma Jun, a mere second-rank martial artist. Half of the buildings in Linhai City were built by our Ma family. May I ask your honorable name, sir?"
These words not only revealed his identity as a martial artist, but also subtly hinted at the Ma family's prominent status as one of the four great families of Linhai, making his intentions self-evident.
Wu Tian remained calm and composed, extending his hand to shake hands, his smile as warm as the spring sun: "Young Master Ma, you are too kind. My name is Wu Tian."
Upon hearing this, Ma Jun's expression changed drastically, his shock barely concealed. He blurted out, "You...you're actually Wu Tian?"
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