But what Xuan Yang didn't expect was that Chen Xingyue, who was supposed to be vacationing on some island abroad, would suddenly appear at the Xuan Family Villa.
With him came his parents and Chen Yinrong, who had married into the Zhou family's third branch.
Seeing this setup, Xuan Yang had a bad feeling.
She also finally understood why her adoptive mother had specifically sent Aunt Wang to call her down for dinner.
"I haven't seen Xingyue in so long—he's become more handsome than ever." Mother Xuan smiled as she sized up Chen Xingyue, stepped forward to pull him over, and pushed him next to Xuan Yang: "Come, sit down. Sit next to Yangyang and have a good chat."
Xuan Yang was already seated.
The large dining room became lively with the Chen family all gathered.
Chen Xingyue was arranged to sit next to Xuan Yang. His whole body stiff, but he didn't resist out of respect for his parents.
Xuan Yang sat still, her expression somewhat solemn.
On the other side, Xuan Yao took a sip of her juice, curled her lips, and said with schadenfreude: "Congratulations, sis. After tonight, I'm afraid the whole circle will know about your engagement to Xingyue."
"I think the Zhou family will be no exception."
Xuan Yang's eyes darkened. She said nothing.
Xuan Yao continued: "I specially invited Second Aunt here for you. You know, she's part of the Zhou family's third branch."
"Your engagement to Xingyue will reach Zhou Dang's ears before tomorrow."
By then, no matter how much Xuan Yang schemed to get close to Zhou Dang, it would all be in vain.
Given Zhou Dang's status and character, even if Xuan Yang bewitched him, he wouldn't be interested in her.
Because he and Chen Xingyue were friends, and Xuan Yang was about to become Chen Xingyue's fiancée.
As the saying goes, one should not covet a brother's wife.
Xuan Yao was certain that after tonight, Xuan Yang would never have another chance to hook onto Zhou Dang.
Mr. and Mrs. Xuan chatted for a while with Mr. and Mrs. Chen and Chen Yinrong before finally taking their seats.
During the meal, Mother Chen looked at Xuan Yang and her youngest son and couldn't help but compliment: "Yangyang and our Xingyue sitting together—they're a perfect match, a heaven-made pair."
"When you two get married and have children, they'll be very beautiful."
Chen Xingyue: "..."
He couldn't take it anymore. Even if his dad beat him to death tonight, he had to speak up!
"I won't marry Xuan Yang. Don't even think about it." Chen Xingyue frowned, his face full of reluctance.
For a moment, the table fell silent. Everyone looked at him.
Xuan Yang was no exception.
She was a bit surprised by Chen Xingyue's courage and sense of responsibility.
But before she could finish being surprised, Chen Xingyue turned his head toward her and said bluntly: "You don't want to marry me either, right? Say something. Show your stance."
Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the gazes focused on him shifted to Xuan Yang.
Before Xuan Yang could say anything, Chen Yinrong, who had always doted on her nephew Chen Xingyue, glanced at her and scoffed: "Oh, after a few years abroad, your standards have gotten so high that even our Xingyue isn't good enough?"
Xuan Yang: "..."
She had tried hard to keep a low profile, but Chen Xingyue still dragged her into it.
Even though Chen Xingyue was the one who said he didn't want to marry her, in the eyes of the elders, if this marriage couldn't be arranged, it must be her fault.
The anger and scolding they dared not direct at Chen Xingyue would naturally be vented on Xuan Yang.
Author's note:
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Next chapter will be V! As usual, I'll recommend my next book, "Not Missing the Wedding Night," please save it to your collection!
- Cold workaholic vs Fake gentle, real delicate
- Strangers marry first, love later / Daily sweetness
Before marriage, Cen Wan thought her married life with Chen Yan would be a mess.
She took potential marital conflicts like mother-in-law issues, elder urging for children, and husband's infidelity as her major enemies.
She rehearsed countless solutions in her mind and mentally prepared herself to get along with Chen Yan as housemates.
But on the first wedding night, she cracked—
Chen Yan's cold, handsome face and strong, muscular body were damn sweet.
His low panting in her ear was also intoxicating, his deep, magnetic voice so gentle contrary to his force.
And at the end, he would politely and restrainedly ask her: "Can I have another round?"
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Before marriage, Chen Yan thought marriage was just a show to deal with his family, with no interest.
He didn't plan to change anything. He was prepared to live apart after marriage, focusing on work, and use money to compensate her.
But on the first wedding night, he forgot his principles—
Cen Wan's fair, delicate body was soft, her clear, limpid almond eyes gradually dimmed and blurred in his arms, rippling with allure, damn tempting.
The breath falling on his chest was also unsettling, her feeble voice so soft and charming contradictory to her elegant personality.
And she would wet her eyelashes and complain to him with her mouth saying one thing while meaning another: "Didn't you say it was the last time?"
「Not missing the wedding night, not letting down the good man.」
- Gradually forgetting his principles's rough guy vs In the rough guy's eyes, beautiful, lively, talented and virtuous soft girl
- Both have no sexual experience, but the heroine once had a relationship, be cautious if you mind
- Private settings as numerous as mountains, all plots are purely author-made, please do not bring into reality, no criticism.
- The idea and synopsis were written on ，improved on ，already screenshotted for proof.
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