Chapter 154 Legally married couples are the coolest!
Yan Hongyi paused, then tapped his knuckles on the table with a muffled thud.
"A marriage certificate, recognized by law, is all that's required?"
"I'm not dead yet. The Yan family is not your place to call the shots."
"Marry a virtuous wife to unite the two families in harmony."
"Now that you are in charge of Qingyan, you should be even more aware of what is important and know how to make choices."
"In a moment of impulsiveness, I'm gambling with Qingyan's future?"
Is it worth it?
The last two words fell lightly, striking Yan Tingnan and all the onlookers.
It is a question, but also a warning.
This is a warning to Yan Tingnan, and a warning to everyone.
He denies the marriage.
Qingyan's future is still in his hands.
Su Ruan's heart tightened as she felt Yan Tingnan gripping her hand, the pressure suddenly increasing.
His knuckles were taut, veins bulging slightly, but his face remained calm.
Yan Tingnan met Yan Hongyi's gaze, not giving an inch.
"grandfather."
He spoke, his voice deep and cold, yet equally resolute.
"You're getting old, it's time for you to enjoy your retirement and worry less."
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room was stunned.
This is practically an open act of defiance, a complete breakdown of all pretense!
"Thank you for your concern regarding my grandson's marriage."
"But I've decided on the person myself."
"It's her, Su Ruan."
“You acknowledge her as your granddaughter-in-law, the rightful mistress of the Yan family from now on.”
Even if you don't acknowledge her, she is still my only wife in law and in my heart.
He paused slightly and tightened his grip on Su Ruan's hand.
"If she can come in through the Yan family's gate, she can; if she can't, I'll take her out."
Yan Hongyi's eyes suddenly turned cold, and his knuckles gripped the dragon head of his cane tightly.
Well done, what a wonderful way to enjoy one's retirement!
This rebellious grandson is forcing the emperor to abdicate!
The authority he painstakingly built up throughout his life is being challenged in public by his own grandson.
To say another word now would be to tear down the last shred of decorum in front of the entire Beijing social circle.
A slight smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
The laughter was hoarse, like the cry of an owl.
"Okay, very good."
"His wings have hardened, and he has learned to fly on his own."
He glanced at Su Ruan with a scrutinizing and icy gaze.
His gaze was indifferent and disdainful.
He seemed to see Jiang Ya's face again, delicate yet stubborn, refusing to bow down to him even at the cost of her life.
Now, Jiang Ya's son has also found such an unruly and audacious woman!
They're just as unsightly!
Same damn thing!
He was on guard against it again and again, kept a close watch on it, and even personally forced the person out of Qingyan.
They thought they had cut off all the open paths, but they hadn't guarded against this secret maneuver!
This girl of unknown origin actually managed to penetrate deep into the heart of the Yan family!
By climbing up to Tingnan and leveraging Qingyan's influence, they established their own power base and are now directly disrupting the marriage agreement of the Yan family's heir!
Even more unexpectedly, Yan Tingnan, who is always cold-hearted and best at weighing pros and cons, would be so foolish as to use a marriage certificate to cut off his own escape route!
He, Yan Hongyi, who had dominated the world, actually missed such a big opportunity in his own grandson!
Anger surged within him, burning a metallic taste in his throat.
Yan Hongyi took a slow breath, suppressing his surging killing intent.
Let's see if his chosen Mrs. Yan can withstand the bloodshed and turmoil behind the scenes of the Yan family.
Let's see how long their hasty marriage lasts.
"Ladies and gentlemen, let the banquet continue."
"Don't let family matters spoil everyone's enjoyment."
"My old bones are too old to join in the fun."
After saying that, Yan Hongyi got up, leaned on his cane, and walked towards them.
The old man's face was solemn, and he paused for a moment.
"Listen to the South".
He spoke, but his voice betrayed no emotion.
"Come find me later."
Having said that, he looked away from everyone, leaned on his cane, and turned to walk towards the side hall.
His back was straight, his gait steady, and his authority undiminished.
A violent storm subsided in such a hasty manner.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall remained tense.
Yan Tingnan turned his head to the side, lowered his gaze, and met Su Ruan's eyes.
He gently scratched her palm with his fingertips, conveying an intimacy and comfort that only they understood.
He then looked up, faced the crowd, and spoke in a calm voice.
"The banquet will proceed as usual, only the theme has changed."
"Please have plenty of drinks, as a way of sharing in my wife's and my joy."
He raised his hand, and the waiter immediately and respectfully handed him two glasses of champagne.
He handed one of the cups to Su Ruan, and their fingers touched as they gently hooked together.
Su Ruan took it, looked up and smiled at him.
The two raised their glasses side by side, the light spilling out and outlining their well-matched silhouettes.
The guests seemed to awaken from a dream, raising their glasses in agreement, with congratulations rising and falling in waves.
Regardless of whether it's genuine or not, one must always put on a good show.
The atmosphere suddenly relaxed, the strings started playing again, and waiters moved around refilling drinks.
Huo Siyue held her breath until Yan Hongyi's figure disappeared before she let out a big gasp.
"Sheng Sheng! Did my brother just have a face-to-face argument with his grandfather? Was it for Ruan Ruan?"
Song Shengsheng quickly nodded in agreement.
"It's true! Your brother not only made it official, but he also directly challenged your maternal grandfather!"
Huo Siyue excitedly bounced around a little on the spot.
"Ahhh! My brother is so handsome! What a protective husband he is!"
"My brother and sister-in-law are a perfect match! A legally married couple is the coolest!"
She suddenly clutched her chest, her expression exaggerated.
"Oh no, oh no, I'm going to faint from happiness today!"
After the initial excitement, Huo Siyue felt a wave of lingering fear.
"That scared me to death! My grandpa didn't flip the table?"
Song Shengsheng clicked her tongue.
"Why are you flipping the table now? Don't you care about your dignity?"
Huo Siyue huddled behind Song Shengsheng, taking a soft breath.
"The look my grandfather gave me just now made my legs go weak..."
Song Shengsheng gripped her wine glass tightly and lowered her voice.
"This has really caused a huge uproar."
The atmosphere in the banquet hall had become lively again.
Amidst the commotion, only Lin Xuqiu and the Lin family stood motionless in place.
Each of them had a face covered in frost and eyes as dark as ink.
The storm is building silently.
Yan Tingnan put down his empty wine glass.
He squeezed Su Ruan's fingers and lowered his head to listen.
"I'll go there."
He spoke in a low voice, so that it only reached her ears.
"We'll have to face this sooner or later."
Su Ruan grabbed his fingers with her other hand and squeezed them.
"Um."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
He lowered his head, his lips almost touching her earlobe.
After saying that, he turned and left his seat, his back straight, and walked straight to the side hall.
Shen Yu stood not far away, watching this scene, his hand holding the wine glass paused slightly.
He then tilted his head back and drank the remaining wine in his glass in one gulp.
After Yan Tingnan left, Huo Siyue immediately crouched down and slipped over, grabbing Su Ruan's arm.
"Sister-in-law~~~"
"My brother just left like that? Leaving you here all alone to be subjected to all this staring?"
Su Ruan sighed, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"Siyue, be normal."
I'll try my best!
Huo Siyue's eyes sparkled.
"So, shouldn't we start planning the wedding now? I want to be a bridesmaid!"
Song Shengsheng complained about her.
"You're going to be a bridesmaid? I'm afraid you'll just pull out your phone and livestream your wedding night during the ceremony."
"Sheng Sheng! I was doing it for the benefit of everyone!"
Shen Yu walked through the crowd and stopped in front of Su Ruan.
His gaze swept over the diamond ring on her ring finger, paused slightly, and then he looked up.
"Ruanruan, would you like to speak to me in private?"
His voice was low and had a lazy, Hong Kong accent.
"Would you do me the honor of a chat?"
Song Shengsheng glanced between the two women and immediately understood, grabbing Huo Siyue who was still eager to gossip.
"Siyue's gone, and it seems like they've got some new dessert towers over there."
"Hey, hey, hey, let go, Sheng Sheng! I can still kowtow!"
Song Shengsheng ignored him and gestured with her chin towards Chen Yuyang.
"I'll lend you the man for five minutes, no more than that. President Yan will be checking up on you when he gets back."
After saying that, he forcibly dragged away Huo Siyue, who was still muttering.
Shen Yu chuckled softly and gestured towards the terrace.
"Don't worry, we don't eat people."
Su Ruan raised an eyebrow and followed him outside.
A cool night breeze dispelled the noise in the hall.
Shen Yu leaned against the railing, the moonlight outlining the profile of his face.
"No wonder."
Su Ruan looked up: "What?"
"No wonder when I asked you last time, you said the timing wasn't right and you had someone in your heart."
His voice was low, with a touch of lazy self-deprecation, but it wasn't embarrassing.
"I originally thought it was some young talent, but I never expected it to be Yan Tingnan."
He leaned forward slightly, his voice softened, and a touch of seriousness seeped into his otherwise dashing demeanor.
When did this happen?
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