Shen Jinjin spent many days at home in fear. She was trembling every day, afraid that the madman would come to her house, but she waited and waited but there was no sign of him.
However, unexpectedly, she received a visiting card from Xu's mother first.
"Nephew Shen is glad to see you in person. Time flies. It has been several years since we last met. I believe your sister has grown into a beautiful lady. If you are free on the 15th of this month, please come to my humble abode to chat. I have some important matters to discuss with you."
After receiving the letter, Shen Chengzhi first asked Shen Jinjin for advice. Shen Jinjin still remembered the arrogant words during the first visit, and was filled with fear, unable to make a decision for a while.
"Go, go... This disaster is ultimately unavoidable." Shen Chengzhi sighed, revealing a hint of helplessness in his tone.
Since he had to face it anyway, he might as well face it bravely. After all, the Xu family was a well-known family in the local area, and the one who invited him this time was an elder. He really couldn't find a reason to refuse.
Even if things developed to the worst, the worst that could happen would be that he would suffer insults and ridicule from the Xu family again.
But if that person from the Xu family uses the same old tricks again this time, using those despicable and dirty means to make things difficult for and humiliate him and his sister, then this time, he will definitely not let him go easily, and will make him pay the price!!!
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was the fifteenth day.
Ji Yu had no relationship with them and had no suitable excuse to enter Xu's house.
The sky was gloomy and dark, as if covered by a layer of gray gauze. Ji Yu held an oil-paper umbrella and stood quietly at the gate of Xu's house, waiting for the two to appear.
Ji Yu, who was familiar with the entire story, knew exactly what would happen next.
According to common sense, Mrs. Xu called them today to discuss the cancellation of the engagement.
However, after experiencing so many changes, he couldn't help but start to wonder: Will Jinjin be broken off by the Xu family like in the original plot?
In fact, it would not matter if the engagement was really cancelled. After all, with Jinjin's conditions, how could she have trouble finding a husband? If the engagement was not cancelled in the end, then he could also quietly guard her side.
Shen Jinjin carefully followed her brother's steps and walked into the magnificent mansion of the Xu family.
This was her second time here, but perhaps because the last experience was so terrible, every time she thought about having to spend the rest of her life here, an indescribable fear arose.
Perhaps sensing his sister's inner uneasiness, Shen Chengzhi reached out without hesitation and held her little hand tightly.
His tone softened a lot: "Don't be afraid, brother is always here with you." Shen Chengzhi looked at his terrified sister in front of him, and a feeling of heartache surged in his heart.
All along, in front of Shen Jinjin, Shen Chengzhi was not just her brother, more often, he also played the role of a strict father.
Because he knew very well that Jinjin had lost her mother's love since childhood, and if he did not strictly require and teach her, she would most likely go astray in the future.
However, he also understood that an overly strict educational method might not be the best choice for this young child.
He often secretly regretted that he should have been more patient. After all, Jinjin had endured too much pain and pressure that she shouldn't have borne.
However, as the saying goes, "spoiling a child is like killing him", Shen Chengzhi was worried that excessive pampering would make Jinjin become arrogant and willful, or even develop an overbearing personality.
If that were the case, how could he be worthy of his mother who had passed away long ago?
However, under the current circumstances, Shen Chengzhi decided to temporarily put aside his usual strictness and give his sister more care and love.
The two of them walked slowly into the hall, only to see Mrs. Xu already sitting upright in the hall.
As soon as she saw the two of them, Mrs. Xu greeted them with a smile on her face, just like she did a few years ago.
Shen Jinjin raised her head and stared at Mrs. Xu in front of her. Time flies, and now Mrs. Xu has a few white hairs on her temples and a few more wrinkles at the corners of her eyes.
Compared to a few years ago, she looked much older. Perhaps it was because she was too busy with all the chores at home.
"Hello, Aunt Xu." Shen Jinjin bowed respectfully, her tone was particularly humble and polite.
Shen Jinjin, who lost her mother at a young age, has never felt maternal love, but she can truly feel that Aunt Xu's love for her comes from the heart.
In Aunt Xu, she seemed to see the figure of her own mother.
"Oh my, you are becoming more and more beautiful! But why do you look a lot thinner?" Mrs. Xu asked with concern, taking off a emerald green jade bracelet from her wrist and gently pushing it towards Shen Jinjin's wrist.
"Aunt Xu, thank you very much, but this gift is too expensive. I really can't accept it."
Shen Jinjin kept refusing, with an embarrassed look on her face.
Mrs. Xu looked more and more guilty: "Jinjin, tell me the truth. You must accept this bracelet today no matter what. Otherwise, I will feel uneasy."
Seeing that the gift she had carefully prepared could not be given away, Mrs. Xu's eyes even began to turn red and tears almost burst out.
At this time, Shen Chengzhi also stepped forward and stood beside his sister, helping out by saying, "Aunt Xu, we are really ashamed to give such a valuable gift to Jinjin. After all, the matter has not been clarified yet, and it is probably not appropriate to rashly accept such a generous gift."
Hearing this, Xu's mother stamped her feet in anger, muttering, "My good-for-nothing son! What a loser!!"
Speaking of Xu Nanchen, Xu's mother was extremely furious, looking as if she was very disappointed with him.
Perhaps because she was too angry, Xu's mother's chest heaved violently.
After a while, when she calmed down a little, she slowly said, "I don't know when my brat met a woman outside, and he insisted on marrying her. Now that things have come to this, I can only ask you to come over and discuss countermeasures together."
As soon as Xu's mother finished speaking, Shen Chengzhi's face on the side suddenly became extremely ugly.
Shen Jinjin was young and ignorant, and had not yet seen the evil of human nature. However, he had already understood the laws and rules of human nature.
On the surface, Xu's mother pretended to feel guilty and self-blaming, but deep down she actually hoped that Shen Jinjin would take the initiative to propose to cancel the engagement. Maybe she had a more vicious plan in mind.
"Look at your marriage with Xiaochen..." When Xu's mother said this, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty. After all, the two children in front of her were the children left by her former best friend!
On the other hand, she was constantly pressured by her husband and son. It seemed as if everyone was forcing her to make a decision that went against her conscience and morality.
Before Shen Jinjin responded, Shen Chengzhi took a step forward without hesitation and said decisively: "Aunt Xu, if this is the case, then let's give up this marriage."
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