Mother Gu's voice came from outside the door, sharp and piercing, with a hint of complacency.
Xu Zhixia's face turned pale as she recalled everything that happened in her previous life, and hatred surged in her heart.
But she didn't show it on the surface. When she met Xu's mother's worried gaze, she gave a faint smile.
This marriage must be cancelled, but before that, she wants the Gu family to spit out everything they have eaten from her family.
A dark light flashed in her eyes. She got out of bed, opened the door, and saw the familiar face that looked much younger.
Mother Gu was stunned when she met Xu Zhixia's gaze, staggered back two steps, and felt guilty.
But then she thought, what was she worried about? This money-losing guy was clinging to her son.
In the end, her son was the most capable. So what if she was the eldest daughter? She was still being played around by her son.
Mother Gu raised her head and said contemptuously: "Xia Xia, given the current situation of the Xu family..."
"You don't want to implicate Gu Yan, do you? Let's just call it a day with your marriage."
It's more of a notification than a discussion.
He spoke in such an arrogant tone, as if Xu Zhixia was trash.
Xu Zhixia glanced at Gu Yan, who was standing behind Gu's mother, and softly agreed, "Okay."
Everyone was stunned. They thought she would pester Gu Yan.
Letting go so easily... made Gu Yan feel uncomfortable.
Xu Zhixia continued, "But since you want to cancel the engagement, return all the things from my family that Gu Yan accepted before."
After Gu Yan got together with her, he often asked her for things in a roundabout way.
Before, she thought that this was a sign that Gu Yan was not shy with her, and she didn't know how much valuable things he took out.
Now that I think about it, I have to get it back. Even if I throw it away, I can’t let the Gu family get away with it.
Gu Yan didn't know what Xu Zhixia was thinking, and he felt relieved when he heard her say that.
Asking him to return the things doesn't mean he doesn't want to cancel the engagement and is playing hard to get?
After realizing this, a hint of contempt flashed in his eyes.
Mother Gu didn't expect this. She was so angry that her eyes widened and her face turned red.
"You still want something? How can you be so arrogant as a little girl?"
"If you hadn't been so eager to beg me, would my Gu Yan be with you?"
"I'm telling you, there's no way you can take something back once you've given it away. No way!"
Xu Zhixia ignored her and looked at Gu Yan behind her, asking silently.
A pair of fox eyes were slightly raised, and he just stood there quietly, his eyes seemed to contain countless emotions.
Gu Yan swallowed subconsciously, and a trace of regret flashed in his eyes.
Apart from anything else, Xu Zhixia is really beautiful. Although her appearance is not the mainstream nowadays, she can still make all men unable to take their eyes off her.
If it weren't for the incident with the Xu family, he would have been quite satisfied with this marriage.
He cleared his throat, took a step forward and said, "Xia Xia, can we talk alone?"
Xu Zhixia gave him a meaningful look, a smile on her lips, but the smile didn't reach her eyes: "Okay."
She also wanted to hear what kind of ivory could come out of Gu Yan's mouth.
The two came to the reception room on the east side. As soon as Xu Zhixia sat down, Gu Yan strode towards her, wanting to hold her hand.
She dodged without leaving a trace and kept a distance from Gu Yan.
Gu Yan cast a suspicious gaze on her, feeling that she seemed a little different.
Before asking for back what he had given away, Xu Zhixia didn't want to alert the enemy.
She suppressed the nausea in her stomach, her eyes gradually turned red and tears glistened in them.
"Ayan, given my family's current situation, I'm no longer worthy of you. I can't let you get in trouble."
"Don't worry, I will break off the engagement with you."
Even after Xu Zhixia fell in love with Gu Yan, she was still proud and bright in nature, and never showed such a vulnerable side.
There was a glimmer of obsession in Gu Yan's eyes. He was so bewitched that he wanted to promise not to cancel the engagement.
He lowered his voice and coaxed, "Xia Xia, I don't want to cancel the engagement, but there's nothing I can do."
"But don't worry, you are the only one in my heart."
"When this storm is over, I will marry you home. We will live a good life together, and you will give me a big fat son."
I've seen people making empty promises, but I've never seen anyone so good at it. Xu Zhixia sneered in her heart.
In her previous life, she didn't see Gu Yan's true face and actually believed it. Fortunately, this kind of thing will not happen again.
She lowered her eyes, hiding the expression in them. When she raised them again, she showed a grateful smile.
"Ayan, I am satisfied with just your words."
"But you should still return everything I gave you. After all, the engagement has been broken off, and it's bad for your reputation now."
"Let's just keep it simple so others won't say anything about you."
"When no one is paying attention to my house, you can take those things back."
Gu Yan was a little hesitant because what Xu Zhixia said made sense.
On the way to the Xu family to cancel the engagement, I heard a lot of people whispering that the Gu family was ungrateful.
You have to know that in this era, fame can crush a person.
Seeing his heart flutter, Xu Zhixia said earnestly, "Don't you know how I feel about you?"
"If the higher-ups really want to do something to my family, all of my family's wealth will be left to you alone."
Gu Yan's breathing became rapid, and mountains of gold and silver emerged in his mind.
With the few things that Xu Zhixia leaked, the Gu family could be completely transformed.
If only he could get all the family property... a hint of ambition flashed in his eyes.
He made a promise with determination: "Xia Xia, what you said makes sense, let's do it as you say."
"But I'm not interested in the money. I just want to live a good life with you in the future."
Xu Zhixia showed a surprised expression at the right moment, but she looked hesitant, not knowing what she was thinking about.
Continuing to trap Gu Yan, he stammered, "Actually, there is a more appropriate way, but I'm afraid you'll think too much..."
She stopped talking halfway and looked at Gu Yan worriedly.
Gu Yan was full of ambition at this moment, and had long regarded her as his own. He spoke without hesitation: "Just tell me, Xia Xia, how could I doubt you?"
A blush appeared on Xu Zhixia's face, and she glared at him coquettishly, looking indescribably charming.
"You can write me an IOU. That way you don't have to go back and move things, and it can also stop people from gossiping."
"In two or three days, I'll tell you that you've paid back the money. No one knows what happened inside except us."
Gentle words are like little hooks, making people's hearts itch.
Gu Yan's eyes became brighter and brighter. Although doing so was risky, it was undoubtedly the best choice at the moment.
Most of the things Xu Zhixia gave him were bought by him. Where can he get them back?
Besides, he was confident that he could control Xu Zhixia.
Thinking of this, he said affectionately: "Xia Xia, I believe you."
"Isn't it just an IOU? I'll write it."
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