Old Li's words were like a thunderbolt, stunning Chen Ziqiao and Xie Haoxuan.
Grandpa, are you telling the truth?
Chen Ziqiao looked at Old Li with disbelief and asked in a trembling voice.
Xie Haoxuan was also astonished. He gripped the armrests of the chair tightly with both hands and stared intently at Old Li, as if waiting for Old Li's answer.
"Of course it's true, they both agreed." Old Li said with a smile, sitting upright in his chair.
“But the Li family…” Chen Ziqiao opened his mouth, but swallowed the words back.
He was very clear about the rules of a large family like the Li family; the marriage of their children was never decided casually.
Moreover, the leaders of the Li family intend to arrange a marriage between Li Muyue and another major family in China. The two sides have already been in contact and it is said that the interests have been discussed to a near end, and they are just waiting to make an announcement.
As a result, they announced it directly. If this news gets back to the Li family, it will definitely cause a huge uproar!
However, seeing Li Lao's calm and composed demeanor, Chen Ziqiao realized that he had been worrying unnecessarily.
Even a young master like myself could think of this, how could my grandfather not!
Never mind, if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up.
Why are you worrying about this?
However, some people guessed it was uncomfortable.
Thinking of this, Chen Ziqiao glanced at Xie Haoxuan out of the corner of his eye and saw that his smile was stiff and his eyes were flashing with an unfathomable light.
Xie Haoxuan was well aware of his infatuation with Li Muyue, and the Xie family had been seeking a marriage alliance with the Li family.
Although the Xie and Li families are old friends, and this elder brother has known her since childhood, unfortunately, the eldest sister has never been interested in him.
Actually, Chen Ziqiao didn't like it either. He always felt that Xie Haoxuan was too hypocritical, always wearing a mask when interacting with people, making it impossible for others to guess what he was really thinking.
With a sense of anticipation, Chen Ziqiao resumed his nonchalant demeanor and winked at Li Muyue, saying, "I didn't expect you to be so quick, finding a boyfriend so quietly."
After teasing Li Muyue, ignoring her murderous glare, he turned around and said with a gossipy look, "Future brother-in-law, you're really amazing. You managed to win over my eldest sister, this ice queen."
He changed the subject, a gloating expression on his face, and said, "But, hehe, your good days are almost over. My eldest sister is one of the three beauties of Kyoto, with many suitors. Once this news gets to their ears, do you think you, with your skinny arms and legs, can keep up?"
"Chen, Zi, Qiao!"
Li Muyue felt an urge to tear her cousin's mouth apart. She gritted her teeth and said, "No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ziqiao shrank back, his face plastered with a fawning smile, and said no more. He merely glanced at Ye Chen with a mixture of pity and schadenfreude.
He looks like you're about to be in trouble.
Ye Chen pursed his lips, understanding the meaning in Chen Ziqiao's eyes.
However, he shrugged indifferently, a confident smile playing on his lips.
Now that things have come to this, it's simply impossible for him to give up Li Muyue.
Xie Haoxuan sat to the side, having recovered from his shock. His face had returned to calm, but no one knew what he was thinking.
He glanced at Li Muyue, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes, which quickly disappeared.
He then stood up and said to Li Muyue, "Congratulations, Muyue."
Then she turned to Old Li beside her and said, "Old Li, I suddenly remembered that I have some urgent matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now. I will visit you again next time."
"You're busy, so you can go now. Old Fu, please see me off." Old Li nodded, a smile on his face, without any intention of stopping him.
The reason he suddenly announced his engagement to the two of them was to spread the news through Xie Haoxuan, an outsider, and to test the attitudes of those people.
This temporarily avoids a direct confrontation with those stubborn old men.
Xie Haoxuan turned and left without glancing at Ye Chen once, clearly extremely angry with him.
If the woman you've admired for years suddenly gets engaged to another man, no one would be happy to give that man a warm welcome.
After leaving the Li family residence.
Xie Haoxuan suppressed his frustration, said goodbye to Uncle Fu, and went to his sports car to open the door.
Before getting into the car, he turned his head and glanced at the Li family mansion. His face was gloomy and terrifying, and his eyes were about to burst with anger.
He slammed the car door shut, and the sports car roared as it sped off.
Not long after Xie Haoxuan left, Chen Ziqiao also took his leave.
He needed to hurry back to inform his elders of this important news and prepare for the impending storm.
Chen Ziqiao strode into the garden of a magnificent villa.
"Why are you in such a hurry, child?"
In the garden, a dignified and beautiful woman was pruning a bonsai tree. When she saw Chen Ziqiao hurriedly walk in, she couldn't help but scold him.
"Mom, something terrible has happened! I have something important to tell you!" Chen Ziqiao shouted from a distance.
"What's all the fuss about? What trouble have you gotten yourself into now?" Mrs. Chen stopped scissors and asked irritably.
"It's not my business. I went to see my grandfather today and got some big news from him," Chen Ziqiao whispered as he leaned closer.
"What's all this mystery? What big news is it?" Madam Chen asked, her brows furrowed slightly.
“Grandpa just arranged a marriage for my eldest sister, but it’s not with the Zhao family!” Chen Ziqiao said.
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