Wanruo's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but grab his collar and kissed his lips.
But she didn't know how to kiss yet, so she pressed her lips against his awkwardly. He raised his hand and gently stroked her face, prying open her teeth with the tip of his tongue, and leading her to kiss him passionately.
She aroused his passion, and he struggled with his conscience for a moment, but he finally suppressed it.
Suddenly he heard footsteps outside the door, but he ignored them.
"Wanwan, Mr. Lin is going to Beijing to take the imperial examination. Do you want to see him off..."
Mr. Xu smiled as he pushed the door open. Seeing his daughter pressing the man into the chair and kissing him, he suddenly flew into a rage: "What are you doing?!
Lin Han, who followed in right after Qian, froze when he saw this scene.
Wanruo was frightened and woke up suddenly, trembling all over. Only then did Xie Xianyu hold her down and push her away.
He poured her a small cup on purpose, not letting her drink too much, so that she would sober up after a little stimulation.
She was also shocked for a moment. She never expected that she couldn't help but forcefully kissed Xie Xianyu!
“Dad, I…”
"You, you guys..." Mr. Xu was so angry that he picked up a stick and wanted to hit someone.
Xie Xianyu stood up to protect Wanruo and said in a deep voice, "It's my fault. Master Xu, please don't blame her."
Master Xu was shaking with anger, pointing at Xu Wanruo's nose and saying, "How could you do such a thing? You're engaged! If this gets out, how can you get married?!"
Wanruo's face was gloomy, not daring to refute at all. She didn't know how she kissed him without thinking. Maybe it was the alcohol that made her braver?
She was unwilling to admit the faint throbbing in her heart, and she was always attracted to him involuntarily.
She was really scared and shook her head quickly, but she didn't know what to say in her defense.
Xie Xianyu protected Wanruo behind him: "Things have come to this. I am also at fault. A girl's reputation is the most important thing. I am willing to marry Wanruo."
Mr. Xu froze for a moment, and Wanruo was also stunned.
Lin Han was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
Mr. Xu never expected that he would be so willing to take responsibility?
If he saw it right, it was his unrefined daughter who rushed over and forcefully kissed the man.
"But she's already engaged..."
Xie Xianyu said sincerely, "The engagement can be cancelled. After all, a girl's reputation is the most important thing. If Miss Xu were to suffer harsh treatment from her husband's family because of me in the future, I would be uneasy."
This sounded a warning to Mr. Xu. If Wanruo were to marry Lin Han, and if what happened that day were to be spread out by someone, Wanruo would probably have a hard time after marriage.
Wanruo hurriedly said: "Dad, I really didn't..."
"Shut up!" Master Xu glared at her. "You have done such a thing yourself, and you still have the nerve to talk about it? I really spoiled you, and you actually dared to..." and forcefully kissed the man.
Mr. Xu couldn't say the rest of the words at all, and he held them back: "Go back and reflect on your actions!"
"Someone! Bring her back to me!"
Su Yue hurried in and pulled Wan Ruoqian: "Miss, please stop making the master angry. Let's go back first."
Su Yue pulled Wanruo out. Wanruo glanced at Lin Han in a panic. Lin Han was about to chase after her to ask something, but was suddenly stopped by Xie Xianyu.
"Mr. Lin, I know you're concerned about what happened yesterday. I'm willing to treat you generously and cancel this engagement so you can feel better."
Lin Han's face turned pale and he moved his lips. He was about to say that he would ask Wanruo for an answer, but when he met Xie Xianyu's eyes, he was suddenly shocked by the cold light in his eyes. His face froze and he was speechless.
Mr. Xu also fell into deep thought. He was a businessman and had to weigh the pros and cons of everything. No matter how reckless Wanruo was, she was still his daughter and he had to consider her.
Lin Han had seen her being intimate with another man with his own eyes the other day, and he was afraid that sooner or later their marriage would become a thorn in his side. If their marriage went badly in the future, he didn't know what situation he would be in. How could he bear to let her go?
Thinking of this, he said to Lin Han with a sullen face, "It was indeed my daughter who was willful today. It is our Xu family who has let you down. The engagement is hereby annulled. I would like to give you one tael of silver as a gift to support your trip to Beijing for the imperial examination."
"Master Xu, but Miss Xu and I..."
"It's the father's fault if the son is not well educated. I apologize to you on her behalf. Let's not see each other again in the future."
Lin Han's face turned pale and he could no longer speak.
The servant asked Lin Han to leave.
Xie Xianyu then bowed and said, "I was also at fault for what happened the other day. It was truly inappropriate. I would like to marry Miss Xu."
After Wanruo left, Master Xu asked with a sullen face, "You are from the Xie family of Yanjing, a prominent family. Our Xu family is just a merchant family. You should know that it is not a good match. If you marry her, will the elders in your family agree?"
Xie Xianyu bowed and said, "Xie promised. Three years ago, I gave my personal jade pendant to Miss Xu. When my family learned of this, they told me to propose marriage immediately. Otherwise, I would be disloyal and bring disgrace to our family."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Xu's eyes were filled with admiration. No wonder they were a family of noble character for many years. It was just that he, as a businessman, had no vision.
"But my daughter comes from a merchant family after all, and I'm really worried that if she marries into a wealthy family, she'll be bullied."
Xie Xianyu said gently, "The Xie clan's most respectful rules are that if Miss Xu were to marry into the family, she would be a clan member, responsible for managing the inner quarters and providing for both internal and external affairs. It would be absolutely impossible for a clan member to be humiliated."
After hearing these words, Mr. Xu finally felt relieved.
When something like this happened on the 2nd day, it was the girl who suffered the loss. But Mr. Xie came from a famous family and was so responsible and willing to take responsibility. How could the Xu family not agree?
Mr. Xu then compensated Lin Han with ten taels of silver and simply broke off the engagement.
The next day, Xie Xianyu came to propose marriage with a betrothal gift.
The line that stretched the entire street was astonishing, and even Mr. Xu, who was a wealthy man, was dumbfounded.
After signing the marriage certificate and completing the formalities, the marriage was officially confirmed, and Xie Xianyu finally felt relieved.
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