"Aunt Yun, no, my heart isn't big enough; it can only hold one person."
Si Tingyu politely declined, saying, "Xue Ru is such a good person, and with so many people protecting her, I believe she will find a man who reciprocates her feelings in the future."
"Once she finds a boyfriend, I'll help her vet him."
He said, "If this person dares to bully her, my fists will be the first to object."
Since Si Tingyu had made such a promise, Yun Yun naturally didn't want to delay any longer, but...
"Tingyu, I need to tell Wanwan."
Yun Yun said, "The betrothal is a matter between the two of you; you can't handle it unilaterally."
The necessary procedures must be followed, otherwise Si Tingyu will mistakenly believe that Wanwan has no status in her family.
Si Tingyu nodded, "Aunt Yun, you should. If possible, I'd like to talk to her myself."
Yunyun had no objection.
Since it's a matter between the two of them, they should discuss it themselves.
She called Yu Mowan, and after the call connected, she said, "Wanwan, Tingyu came to the Shu family to bring up the matter of breaking off the engagement. He wants to talk to you about it in person over the phone. Are you willing?"
"OK."
Although Yu Mowan was surprised that Si Tingyu acted so quickly, she readily agreed.
Yun Yun handed the phone to Si Tingyu.
"Xiao Xueru, hello, I am Si Tingyu."
Si Tingyu took the phone and called Yu Mowan, just like when they were children.
"Hello, Mr. Si."
Yu Mowan wasn't familiar with him, so her way of addressing him was naturally polite but distant.
Si Tingyu listened to her voice, his ears twitched, and he felt that she was very similar to the girl in his heart, but when he thought of what the information said about her being uneducated and incompetent, he suppressed his suspicion.
"Xiao Xue Ru, I only see you as my own sister, and I have never had any romantic feelings for you. I believe you feel the same way about me. So I want to break off our childhood betrothal. Do you agree?"
Si Tingyu returned to the righteous path and preached the truth.
"OK."
Yu Mowan readily agreed.
Hearing her voice sound so similar, Si Tingyu was momentarily stunned and almost blurted out that he had never been to Jade Pot Mountain.
"Mr. Si, if there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."
Yu Mo Wan Dao.
Si Tingyu suppressed the excitement in his heart and said, "Okay."
After they hung up the phone, he returned the phone to Yunyun and sat back down on the sofa.
"Tingyu, since neither you nor Wanwan have any objections, then I will take the liberty of canceling your arranged marriage."
Yunyun said, "From now on, your marriages will be none of your business."
"Um."
Si Tingyu stood up. "Uncle Shu, Aunt Yun, I'll go back and tell Grandpa first."
Yun Yun nodded.
"Tingyu, Wanwan's family reunion banquet is in a few days. Remember to come with your uncle."
She said to Si Tingyu, "Although you and Wanwan are no longer engaged, you said you would be her brother, so you can't be absent."
"Aunt Yun, I will be there that day."
Si Tingyu smiled and said, "I also want to find a suitable brother-in-law for her in the future. Otherwise, won't he not even recognize his own sister?"
Yun Yun was amused by him.
"Tingyu, you said it yourself, don't go back on your word later, or I'll be the first to object."
She joked.
Si Tingyu's expression was serious and earnest: "Aunt Yun, I won't forget."
"Then I'll be going now."
He said something to Shu Chuxiao and Shu Lingyi, then turned and left.
"Dad, Mom, Big Brother, I'm going to see Brother Si off."
Before Shu Lingyi could speak, Shu Xueyin hurriedly said something, and then, without giving them a chance to refuse, she ran off to catch up with Si Tingyu.
Yun Yun watched her run away and pursed her lips in disapproval.
No matter what, Si Tingyu was Wanwan's former fiancé. How could she go to see him off like this?
"What's up?"
Outside the villa, Si Tingyu frowned.
"Brother Si, no, no."
Shu Xueyin was afraid that Si Tingyu would frown, so she stammered a little, "I just wanted to see you off."
"Miss Shu, I don't think we're that close, are we?"
Si Tingyu said bluntly.
"..."
Shu Xueyin's dangling hand twitched, almost clenching into a fist.
They've known each other for over ten years, how can you say they're not close?
"Miss Shu, if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."
Si Tingyu interrupted her wild thoughts and left immediately.
"manage……"
Without giving Shu Xueyin a chance to call for help, Si Tingyu quickened his pace and soon widened the distance between the two.
Shu Xueyin stared at his departing figure, biting her lip sadly, her eyes slightly red.
She couldn't understand why Si Tingyu was so cold to her. Was it because she was just an adopted daughter of the Shu family that he looked down on her?
"Brother Si, it's okay. One day I will make you fall in love with me."
She murmured.
Si Tingyu didn't care about her thoughts and went straight home to tell Old Master Si about the annulment of the engagement.
After hearing this, Mr. Si did not show any expression for a moment.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry, I already told you I have someone I like."
Seeing that Elder Si remained silent, Si Tingyu felt somewhat guilty.
Old Master Si raised his head, his somewhat cloudy eyes staring intently at him.
"So you can act on my behalf without my consent?"
He said in a hoarse voice.
Si Tingyu's reply was to kneel down in front of Grandpa Si and say sincerely, "Grandpa, I can see that you like Xue Ru very much. Otherwise, this annulment of the engagement may take a long time."
"If you're angry, you can hit me or yell at me, and I won't complain at all."
He said.
Old Master Si remained silent for a long time before letting out a soft sigh.
"You've already called off the engagement, what's the point of me hitting or scolding you?"
The old man's tone was somewhat weary: "I shamelessly sought such a good wife for you, and you don't know how to cherish her. I hope you won't regret it later."
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