Deep within the Warcraft Forest.
With Qin Wan's reassurance, Qin Qing finally calmed down, but she still didn't give Xiao Ye a friendly look.
Even because of Xiao Ye, Qin Qing started to find Xiao Ci more agreeable.
Originally, she wasn't interested in Xiao Ci, a cold and aloof man who was sparing with words; she didn't dislike him, but she didn't like him either.
Without comparison, there is no harm. Compared to Xiao Ye, Qin Qing suddenly found Xiao Ci's taciturnity to be exceptionally cute and endearing.
First of all, Xiao Ci looks more handsome than Xiao Ye.
Secondly, Xiao Ci is stronger than Xiao Ye.
Finally, Xiao Ci wouldn't be as blind and insensitive as Xiao Ye.
It's such a pity, if only Xiao Ci was the one Qin Wan was engaged to...
The thought had just crossed Qin Qing's mind when, a second later, Xiao appeared on her, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
Upon seeing Xiao Ye, Qin Qing's expression turned sour, and she turned to leave.
Seeing this, Xiao panicked and, disregarding the taboo against men and women touching, quickly reached out and grabbed Qin Qing.
"Qing'er, please let me explain..."
"I'll just say a few words quickly."
"Xiao Ye, let go."
Qin Qing's face darkened slightly, and she stared at Xiao Ye with a displeased expression, her eyes containing a faint warning and impatience.
"Qing'er, I really have no romantic feelings for Qin Wan. My engagement to her was only due to the wishes of our elders and I was forced into it."
At this point, Xiao paused, then looked at Xiao Ci with a resentful gaze.
"This marriage should have been fulfilled by my elder brother, but because he was engrossed in cultivation and had no interest in matters of love, it fell to me."
Upon hearing this, Qin Qing, who had been looking impatient, suddenly paused.
"You mean, the one who was originally engaged to Wan'er was the head of the Xiao family?"
"Yes, it's the eldest brother."
"Back then, when my elder brother was targeted by villains, it was the pregnant head of the Qin family who saved him, which resulted in the premature birth of his unborn child..."
"Upon learning that Qin Wan was born with a useless body, the Xiao family felt very guilty."
"To repay the Qin family head's kindness in saving her, and because the Xiao family believed that Qin Wan's innate incompetence was related to her premature birth, they decided to have the eldest brother marry Wan'er, saying that they would protect her for life."
"My elder brother had originally agreed, but later he became obsessed with cultivation, frequently venturing into various dangerous places and risking his life, and even inherited the position of head of the Xiao family..."
"Considering that my elder brother might not be a suitable husband after marriage, and considering that Wan'er and I were about the same age at the time and had grown up together as childhood sweethearts, the Xiao family, after consulting Wan'er and the head of the Qin family, put the marriage contract on my head."
Qin Qing: "..." This is so damn melodramatic.
But how come she didn't notice this part of the story when she was reading the book?
Has she not seen it yet?
Thinking of this, Qin Qing frowned and stared at Xiao Ye, "Since you and Wan'er agreed to the transfer of the marriage contract back then, you shouldn't go back on your word now!"
Xiao also looked aggrieved and accusing, "At that time, I was still young and regarded Wanru as my own sister. I always thought that I would never fall in love with any woman in my life, so I agreed to this."
"But I never imagined that after we parted ways in the Monster Forest, I would develop feelings for you, Qing'er..."
Qin Qing was taken aback, a hint of suspicion appearing on her face. "The parting in the Demon Beast Forest?"
When did she and he meet in the Warcraft Forest?
How could she not remember?
Could it be the original owner of this body?
But this part of the story wasn't recorded in the book she was reading.
As for the original owner's memories... sorry, there are just too many and too messy memories from the past twenty years, and she really hasn't had time to finish reading them yet.
Never mind, it's not important.
Thinking of this, Qin Qing snapped out of her reverie and stared at Xiao Ye with an unfriendly expression.
"I don't care what the truth is, or who this marriage was originally intended for."
"All I know is that from the moment you agreed to get engaged to Wan'er, you should have kept your promise and treated her well for the rest of your life."
"Instead of using the excuse of finding so-called true love to abandon Wan'er."
"As a man, Xiao Ye, you have no responsibility. You've fallen for someone else and you still have the nerve to talk back? You even try to shirk responsibility. Even if I, Qin Qing, were blind, I would never have fallen for a man like you!"
“Qing’er…” Xiao Ye looked at Qin Qing with a hurt expression.
He didn't want it to be this way, but matters of the heart are beyond one's control.
He had always regarded Wan'er as his own sister, how could he bear to wrong her?
But he did develop feelings for Qing'er, and couldn't control them. Even if he married Wan'er, he would be wronging her and letting her down.
It would be better to cut losses in time, so that both he and Wan'er can minimize the damage.
Although Xiao Ye and Qin Qing's conversation was not loud, Xiao Ci's cultivation was too high. As the youngest sword saint on the Xuanwu Continent, Xiao Ci heard their conversation clearly.
[Xiao Ci's favorability increased by 5, current favorability is 17.]
A faint sense of guilt welled up inside me...
He didn't know Qin Wan before, had no impression of her, and never cared about her thoughts or situation.
Now that he knows Qin Wan is a good girl, and considering what he and Xiao Ye have done, Xiao Ci can't help but feel a little guilty.
Xiao Ci looked at Qin Wan, paused for a moment, and asked, "What are your thoughts?"
It was rare to see him, who was usually so taciturn, say several more words, and Qin Wan couldn't help but show a slight surprise on her face.
"What are your thoughts?" Qin Wan asked subconsciously.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ci snapped out of his daze. Qin Wan was unable to cultivate and therefore could not hear the conversation between Xiao Ye and Qin Qing.
Xiao Ci paused for a moment, then looked at Qin Wan earnestly and asked, "Do you have a man you like?"
Qin Wan frowned and thought seriously for a moment, "I used to mistakenly believe that I was in love with Young Master Xiao."
"But the recent annulment of the engagement has made me see my own heart clearly. I don't seem to have any romantic feelings for Young Master Xiao. When I learned that he wanted to break off the engagement, I wasn't very sad."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ci nodded in agreement, "That's normal."
Xiao Ye is of average appearance and cultivation level. He is blind, mentally challenged, and stupid. It is normal not to like him.
Upon hearing Xiao Ci's thoughts, Qin Wan couldn't help but chuckle, but she had excellent control over her emotions and didn't show it at all.
"I've thought about this carefully these days. The first thing I need to do is to be very strong."
"After all, I can't cultivate, and I'll definitely need someone to protect me in the future. If I don't have enough strength, then marrying him would just be a burden."
"Secondly, this man must genuinely admire and be infatuated with me..."
At this point, Qin Wan looked at Xiao Ye and said, "I don't want to repeat the same mistake."
"If it's not sincere, I'd rather not have it!"
Xiao Ci's favorability increased by 5, current favorability is 22.
Although he cannot cultivate, his spirit is extraordinary.
Despite being pampered by the Qin family from a young age, she was neither stupid nor foolish; she was clear-headed, self-aware, and exceptionally intelligent.
Just as Xiao Ci was admiring Qin Wan, the familiar, melodious female voice rang out again...
"The man I want to marry in the future must be someone who can at least stand shoulder to shoulder with Brother Xiao!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ci was taken aback.
The ambition is lofty, the goals are excellent, but they are a bit difficult to achieve...
Just as Xiao was about to persuade Qin Wan to lower her standards, Qin Wan beat him to it.
"If I can't meet the right person I want, I'd rather never get married!"
Xiao Ci: "..."
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