Chapter 35: The Real Daughter Who Loves Wealth and Hates Poverty 13: Breaking Off the Engagement
Although it was early morning, the international airport was still bustling with people.
Xiao's mother couldn't wait to go home, and as soon as she reached the exit, she saw the brother and sister coming to greet her.
Xiao's mother looked around Xiao Runbai, hoping to see a third person behind them, but unfortunately there were only two people.
"Didn't your sister-in-law come with you?" Xiao's mother was slightly disappointed.
"Mom, Yanyan is under house arrest and she can't come out." Xiao Runqing complained.
Xiao Runbai glanced at her, and Xiao Runqing stuck out his tongue in disdain.
"Under house arrest? Which family is your sister-in-law from?" Xiao's mother asked curiously. Did that girl do something wrong?
"From the Xing family." Xiao Runqing replied.
Mother Xiao was a little surprised. She continued to ask in disbelief: "Is this the Xing family I know?"
"Yes, Mom, let me tell you..." Xiao Runqing walked out holding his mother's hand, and the two chatted about gossip.
Xiao's father and Xiao Runbai were walking behind him. Xiao's father also heard what Xiao Runqing said. He was a gentleman, looked very approachable, and had a great sense of fashion.
"Why did you cancel the engagement with the one from the Xing family?" asked Xiao's father.
"She is not the biological daughter of the Xing family. The girl Qingqing mentioned is the biological daughter of the Xing family, but her family situation is a bit complicated. I think..." Xiao Runbai explained to his father, but he stopped talking halfway through.
Father Xiao smiled slightly, "You should know that our family only owes the Xing family, not the Xing family's daughter."
"I understand, but she is very special." Yan Mi's figure appeared in Xiao Runbai's mind.
"Hahaha, it seems your mother doesn't have to worry about the marriage this time." Father Xiao laughed. His son was just too cold. He originally thought that Xiao Runbai would not be attracted to anyone, but he didn't expect that he would encounter an exception now.
"How's that girl?" Father Xiao continued. "As for the Xing family, at worst, we can just compensate them in other ways."
Xiao Runbai described the image of Yan Mi in his memory to his father one by one. His father nodded with satisfaction, "Her temperament is just right for you. With a quiet and active side, life won't be too boring."
Xiao Runbai nodded.
He thought so too.
When we got back to Xiao's house, Mother Xiao was very angry.
"You're right. Let's cancel the engagement tomorrow, and then bring the girl to our home to take good care of her. But don't be impatient. I still need to carefully examine my daughter-in-law." Xiao's mother was domineering.
"Don't worry, Mom. Yanyan will definitely satisfy you." Xiao Runqing promised.
Seeing how confident she was, Xiao's mother laughed at her: "The people you favored before weren't very good."
"Mom, you say that to me too. I'm angry." Xiao Runqing crossed his arms, lowered his head and sulked.
Several people laughed.
Before dawn, Xiao's mother knocked on Xiao Runbai's door.
She personally matched Xiao Runbai's clothes and did not allow him to wear a suit. Instead, she made him wear a casual and fashionable outfit, which made him look less old-fashioned and more youthful and energetic.
When Xiao Runqing came downstairs yawning and saw his brother like this, his jaw dropped.
"Brother? Brother? Is this my brother?" Xiao Runqing circled around Xiao Runbai a few times, clicking his tongue and shaking his head.
Xiao Runbai endured it.
Yesterday, Xiao Runbai told the Xing family that he would visit them today, but he did not say why.
Early this morning, the Xing family started preparing busily.
Xing Zhiyao also got up early and asked someone to dress her up so that she would not look so haggard.
She felt that Xiao Runbai came to see her specially because he knew she was discharged from the hospital.
Her heart stopped beating just thinking about it.
Today she must show her best side to Xiao Runbai.
Yan Mi didn't know all this and was still sleeping soundly.
When Ms. Ning heard the noise coming from outside, she immediately went out with her family.
Xiao Runbai and Xing Shan's eyes met, neither of them showed any emotion, and they nodded slightly as a greeting.
Only then did Xing Zhiyao run out with her skirt lifted up. She stopped in front of Xiao Runbai, breathing slightly, as if she had come down in a hurry.
"Brother Xiao, welcome to my home." Xing Zhiyao smiled sweetly.
After greeting Xiao Runbai, Xing Zhiyao noticed the person next to Xiao Runbai. She recognized at a glance that it was Xiao's mother and father who came this time.
"Hello, uncle and aunt, long time no see."
Mother Xiao maintained a respectable smile on her face, "Yes, it's been a long time since we last met. Are you feeling better recently?
"Much better."
After exchanging greetings, they went in.
Mr. Xing and Mr. Xiao went to the study, leaving the living room to the ladies and young people.
Xiao Runqing's attention was not on the greeting in front of her. She glanced around the room but did not see Yan Mi.
This dashed her expectations.
Xiao Runbai was being harassed by Xing Zhiyao. She wanted to get close to Xiao Runbai, but was blocked by Xiao Runbai with his hand.
"Brother Xiao, why?" Xing Zhiyao pouted, her unhappiness showing directly on her face.
"I'm here today to discuss something important." Xiao Runbai moved to the side.
Ever since he saw Xing Zhiyao entangled with those men last time, he no longer wanted to have any contact with Xing Zhiyao.
If Yan Mi hadn't asked him to come over quickly to resolve the matter, he would never have easily stepped into the Xing family's door.
"Yes, yes, it's my fault." Xiao's mother pretended to be distressed.
Ms. Ning noticed that the atmosphere was not right and asked quickly, "What's wrong?"
"It's ridiculous. My disappointing son just said a few days ago that he has someone he likes. I couldn't persuade him, so I wanted to cancel Zhiyao and Runbai's marriage." Xiao's mother said.
Ms. Ning and Xing Zhiyao were both shocked. "What? Aren't we getting married soon? Why..."
"Alas, you and I are both parents, so naturally we hope that our children live well, right? Runbai hasn't liked anyone for so many years. Now that he has someone he likes, I can't bear to break them up, but I can't delay Zhiyao, so I thought of canceling the engagement. But don't worry, I can introduce Zhiyao to a better guy, who is much better than my son, this stupid guy." Xiao's mother was also embarrassed.
Before Ms. Ning could say anything, Xing Zhiyao grabbed Xiao Runbai's arm. She couldn't believe that someone who had been so nice to her before would change his mind in such a short time.
"Don't you like me anymore?" Xing Zhiyao asked with tears in her eyes and sobs.
Xiao Runbai didn't respond, but just stared at her hand that was holding his arm.
Xing Zhiyao's dream was shattered, and she couldn't help but panic. She always felt that something was out of her control.
Perhaps because she was too sad, her abdomen began to ache again, "I... who is the person you like?"
Xiao Runbai remained silent. He couldn't handle this kind of situation and could only choose to remain silent.
"Zhiyao, you don't have to be too sad. It's Runbai who is not worthy of you. Your aunt will introduce you to someone better in the future." Mother Xiao felt a little guilty when she saw Xing Zhiyao. It seemed that Xing Zhiyao really liked her son.
"I don't like anyone except Brother Xiao, and I don't want to cancel the engagement." Xing Zhiyao cried so hard that even her makeup was ruined. She arched her back to relieve the pain in her abdomen.
Xing Shan silently took a step forward. Ms. Ning noticed at first glance that Xing Zhiyao was sick again and immediately became angry.
"Our Xing family is not someone who can be bullied at will. If you want to get engaged, then get engaged. If you don't want to get engaged, then cancel it. How can it be so easy?" Ms. Ning was ready to break off relations. No one was more important than her daughter.
"Just keep your mouth shut. I agree with Runbai's decision to break off the engagement," said Mr. Xing.
"You...you didn't see..." Ms. Ning was angry. After hearing what he said, she wanted to curse him too, but she was frightened by Mr. Xing's eyes and could only swallow back the words she had not yet said.
"Thank you, uncle." Xiao Runbai looked at Mr. Xing and said.
Mr. Xing had Xing Zhiyao taken away for treatment first. Facing the Xiao family, he said apologetically, "It's all my fault for not being able to discipline her properly. I hope my sister-in-law won't take it to heart."
"It's okay. We are also at fault in this matter." Xiao's mother waved her hand.
She was in a hurry to break off the engagement, but she ignored Xing Zhiyao's feelings for her son, and also ignored Xing Zhiyao's health problems.
"Sister-in-law, you're too kind." Mr. Xing looked like he really didn't take it to heart.
Mother Xiao then mentioned another purpose of coming here, "We heard that you found your biological daughter, and we haven't had time to congratulate you yet."
Mr. Xing smiled and said, "I didn't intend to hide it originally. I was planning to hold a banquet next month and then introduce him to everyone."
"Can I meet her? Your daughter must be a combination of your best qualities, right? That girl must be very beautiful." Xiao's mother praised.
"She has been sick these days and can't see anyone." Mr. Xing refused.
Mother Xiao felt sorry, "That's such a pity. If there is a chance next time, I really want to meet her."
"There will be a chance." Mr. Xing smiled, but the smile did not reach his heart.
The Xiao family returned empty-handed.
After the Xiao family left, Mr. Xing's fake smile faded. "Go back and prepare the contract in the west of the city."
Xing Shan agreed and left home immediately to prepare.
Yan Mi slept until noon before waking up.
He wanted to stretch, but pulled the wound on his back, and Yan Mi fell on the bed in pain again.
She glanced at her phone and found out that Xiao Runbai and his wife had successfully broken off the engagement and returned home.
Yan Mi secretly thought it was a pity, as he had missed a great show.
If I had known earlier, I would have gone to bed earlier last night, maybe I could have watched the excitement.
Another message came from Shi Feng.
He wanted to meet Yan Mi.
Yan Mi postponed the time and said that they would meet again when they were free.
I put away my phone in disappointment.
Seeing him like this, the others didn't dare to speak.
"What happened? Rejected?" someone asked in a low voice.
"No, she doesn't have time, and I can't even make an appointment with her." Shi Feng sighed. He knew nothing else about Yan Mi, and Yan Mi had never told him.
This feeling of unknown made Shi Feng panic. Yan Mi's mood was not right before. What if Yan Mi was bullied in a place he didn't know, or what if the ex-boyfriend was still looking for trouble with Yan Mi?
He suggested to video chat with Yan Mi, but Yan Mi refused, saying that she had just woken up and didn't want to video chat.
"Your speed in chasing people is not fast enough. You must take the initiative, okay?" The brothers were all worried about him.
"How about just hitting a straight ball?"
“This works!”
They looked at Shi Feng and thought, "Just send 'I like you' and see how he reacts?"
Shi Feng shook his head. He would not do anything that he was not sure of.
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