The other person is still awake at this hour, probably because they are with their mother and can't sleep. Otherwise, they wouldn't have seen that news at this hour.
"I will. Don't overwork yourself. Call Dad if anything happens."
After Wan Ge agreed, she said goodbye to the other person.
…
After hanging up the phone, Wan Ge was thinking about when would be a better time. She still cared about her past relationship with Xi Jiangfeng, so she didn't want things to get too ugly.
The birthday of Old Madam Xi is coming soon. If the two families break off the engagement at this time, it may have a great impact on the Xi family. It would be better to wait until after Old Madam Xi's birthday banquet to discuss it properly.
After thinking it over, Wan Ge went straight to the conference room for a meeting, so she didn't answer the phone call Xi Jiangfeng made to her later.
After the meeting ended, Wan Ge saw several missed calls, all from Xi Jiangfeng.
Wan Ge frowned, wondering what the other person wanted to do by calling her at this time. However, she still called back, but the other person didn't answer. Wan Ge then had to go and deal with other work.
Just as Wan Ge stepped out of the company gate at the end of the workday, she saw Mrs. Xi waiting for her at the door.
"Auntie, what brings you here?" The woman in front of me was in her forties. She looked very well-maintained, but her temples were slightly gray.
"Auntie hasn't seen you in a long time and would like to invite you to a meal. I wonder if that would be convenient for you?"
"Of course I won't refuse Auntie's invitation." Wan Ge guessed what the other person wanted to say to her, but she could also explain it clearly herself.
…
Sure enough, after the meal, Madam Xi took out an exquisite box and handed it to Wan Ge while saying, "Xiao Feng is still too young and easily tempted by the outside world. Don't blame him. I apologize to you on his behalf."
Wan Ge pushed the gift back: "Auntie, he and I are the same age. Actually, I've thought about it. He doesn't have those feelings for me at all. On the contrary, he doesn't like me at all. Let's just call off the engagement between our two families."
When Madam Xi heard Wan Ge say this, her expression turned somewhat unpleasant. She quickly added, "I know what Xiao Feng did was wrong, but it doesn't have to come to the point of annulment, does it?"
“Auntie, this engagement is going to be called off sooner or later, so there’s no need for us to argue about it anymore. It’s just that Grandma’s health isn’t good, so I plan to bring this up again after her birthday banquet.”
However, since your aunt has come to me, I hope you can give your grandmother a heads-up beforehand so she can be mentally prepared.
"Of course, even without this engagement, the Xi family is still a pretty good business partner for the Ye family, so Auntie can rest assured about that."
"Wange, I know you're angry, but breaking off an engagement is no small matter. I hope you won't joke about it."
“Auntie.” Wan Ge’s expression was particularly serious. “I’m not joking with you. I’m telling you the truth. My parents are childhood sweethearts and a loving couple. They told me that they hope I can find happiness with someone who loves me, not just a business partner. I think you’ll understand.”
Wan Ge knew that there were many business marriages in this circle. They didn't care whether the person was someone they liked or not; they cared more about what kind of benefits they could get.
But Wan Ge didn't need that. The Ye family's strength no longer needed to be enhanced by a business marriage, so her parents always told her to be happy.
She grew up in a loving environment, so what she wanted more was not for profit, but for affection.
If Xi Jiangfeng couldn't give it to her, she naturally wouldn't consider him. Xi Jiangfeng's attitude was already so obvious, and Wan Ge felt it would be impolite to insist any further.
Madam Xi's expression changed slightly. Her marriage to Xi Jiangfeng's father was a business arrangement, and they were more focused on interests, so naturally they did not want Wan Ge to break off the engagement with Xi Jiangfeng.
Even though Wan Ge said it wouldn't affect the cooperation between the two families, they still believed that only a marital relationship would be more stable.
However, seeing Wan Ge's resolute attitude, she could only sigh helplessly. After all, if the other party was really determined, there was nothing she could do. Both the Xi family and her own family had something to ask of the Ye family, and she could not afford to offend Wan Ge.
So in the end, she could only reply helplessly, "Alright, since you've already made your decision, then Auntie won't force you. We've finished eating, so Auntie will head back now. But regarding the engagement, I hope you'll reconsider. If you don't like that woman, I can help you get rid of her."
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