Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback. "What's going on? It's directly moving towards marriage now?" Su Chen was in a dilemma, neither daring to accept nor decline. He scratched his head, wearing a smile on his face, but inside, he was cursing, "Lin Qingyan, are you out of your mind? What's going on behind all this?"
Lin Qingyan's eyes subtly shifted, making it clear she wasn't joking. If Su Chen agreed, she would immediately want to marry him. She had waited for such a long time. There had been many regrets in the past, but now, she absolutely didn't want to give up on Su Chen.
"Miss Lin, once some words are spoken, there's no turning back. I advise you to be cautious," Qin Yu coldly remarked, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "How is someone like Su Chen worthy of you?" He was now emotionally unstable, not expecting to lose to a spoilt rich kid like Su Chen. In his eyes, only he, a legendary warrior, was worthy of a girl like Lin Qingyan. Of course, in his heart, he had always been fond of Lin Qingyan. She was, after all, a perfect woman that no one could resist. Now seeing Lin Qingyan willing to marry Su Chen infuriated him. If they were abroad, he would have killed Su Chen on the spot. "No matter what threat you're under, I'll help you. In modern society, I won't allow forced marriages," he declared.
Lin Qingyan glared at Qin Yu, clearly displeased, her eyes radiating with anger. In her past life, she missed out on Su Chen because of Qin Yu's scheming. How dare he obstruct her from being with Su Chen now? Qin Yu realized the implications of his earlier statements. It wasn't good for his image. But now, he couldn't accept that Lin Qingyan, the woman he had set his heart on, chose to be with another man, especially someone like Su Chen. Although Qin Yu was the protagonist of this story, he was extremely possessive at heart. Facing the current situation, he found it hard to digest.
Looking at Lin Qingyan with anticipation, a cold voice suddenly broke the tension, "I didn't expect tonight to be this lively." The sound of heels clicking against the floor echoed as everyone's gaze shifted. Su Xian'er, with her graceful strides, approached under the spotlight. Her face was natural, yet her features were exquisitely defined. A subtle playful smile appeared in her eyes upon seeing Su Chen. "Su Xian'er has arrived?" The crowd buzzed with excitement as they saw Su Xian'er joining the confrontation. Qin Yu was particularly pleased when he saw Su Xian'er because he knew his opportunity for a comeback had arrived. He had researched everything about Su Xian'er and knew she was at odds with Su Chen, always vying for the Su family's heir position. After all, the enemy of an enemy is a friend.
Although Lin Qingyan seems to be in a predicament now, Su Xian'er certainly wouldn't be. If Su Chen actually marries Lin Qingyan, her chances of claiming the inheritance would be even slimmer. Therefore, Qin Yu believes that he and Su Xian'er would make excellent partners.
Given a collaboration between them, he believes he could eventually win her over in the future. Su Chen snapped back to reality. He realized that he couldn't rely on Lin Qingyan anymore, and his only hope now lay with Su Xian'er. Taking a step forward, Su Chen braced himself for a potential humiliation from Su Xian'er, thinking, "Come on, I can't wait."
"I disagree with this marriage," Su Xian'er's voice was icy cold. As soon as she said this, everyone present thought she was scolding Su Chen, especially Qin Yu, who felt supremely self-assured. However, Su Chen remained expressionless, seeming indifferent, yet internally, he was elated. "It's working!" he thought. "Su Xian'er is going to help Qin Yu against me. What a useless primary heroine, this aloof Lin Qingyan, who's often termed the 'eternal icy glacier'. She's useless, unlike my ruthless sister."
However, to everyone's surprise, Su Xian'er raised her hand and slapped Qin Yu across the face, producing a resounding slap. "Although I don't agree with this marriage, it's not something an outsider like you can intervene in," her eyes blazed with fury. The immediate swelling on Qin Yu's face was evident. Despite his swift reflexes, he had not expected Su Xian'er to strike him, and he was caught off-guard. Su Chen turned to see Qin Yu's clearly marked face, and he was taken aback, as were the others. Not only were the bystanders shocked, even the younger generation couldn't have imagined such a scene.
Everyone was familiar with Su Xian'er's personality. While she appeared gentle in front of Su Long and Chen Jing, she was known to be fierce in private. Her actions were not surprising; however, the object of her aggression seemed misplaced. But no one dared to comment. Su Xian'er wasn't like Su Chen. She was genuinely intimidating. Crossing her meant trouble. Even though everyone was surprised, no one dared to speak.
Su Xian'er's next actions were even more baffling. "Guards, what are you being paid for? Who allows just anyone to enter?" Su Xian'er's face was stone cold, clearly furious with the situation. Upon her command, a group of bodyguards immediately surrounded them. "This is not a place for you. Leave immediately!" In fact, they didn't want to get involved in the dispute between Qin Yu and Su Chen at all.
However, it's now under the command of Su Xian'er. If you were to ask who the bodyguards and servants of the Su family feared the most, the answer would undeniably be Su Xian'er. "Is this how the Su family treats its guests? Driving them away?"
Qin Yu remained calm and composed, reverting to his previously undisturbed demeanor. "I'm friends with Chen Shao; he's the one who brought me here." Of course, Qin Yu had come fully prepared. Initially, he intended to attend the banquet with Lin Qingyan, thinking it would be more impactful. But for some reason, he didn't get in touch with Lin Qingyan. Nevertheless, he still managed to get an invitation to the banquet through other means. Qin Yu trusted that the person would never betray him, considering that person to be intelligent as well.
Chen Shao? The crowd instinctively looked towards Chen Shao amongst them. "You all misunderstood. Why would I bring someone like him here? It's all lies. I suggest sending him to the police station." This Chen Shao was no fool. On the contrary, he was very astute, even discerning parts of Qin Yu's plans, which influenced his decision to assist. However, the current situation seemed awry, especially with Su Xian'er's actions. Of course, he wouldn't dare admit it now.
In the end, Qin Yu was dragged out without any resistance on his part. Making a rash move now would make it difficult for him to return in the future. It was only when Qin Yu had completely vanished from the venue that Su Chen barely managed to react. What was happening? My most despised sister had slapped Qin Yu and then driven him out. This was far from my initial plan.
Of course, the attendees didn't express any discontent with Qin Yu being thrown out. After all, many found him quite obnoxious. He looked like a total loser but acted as if he was quite the big deal, which naturally irritated many. But now, what intrigued the crowd more was the relationship and matters between Su Chen, Su Xian'er, and Lin Qingyan.
From Su Chen's perspective, it was the same. Lin Qingyan was no ordinary woman. Her actions and decisions were very purpose-driven. Her reluctant marriage must have some hidden conspiracy behind it. If Lin Qingyan truly fell in love with him, although it could have happened, Su Chen believed it to be a slim chance. Even though he couldn't figure out Lin Qingyan's intentions, the situation had certainly collapsed. Now, he had ironically become the object of everyone's envy, seemingly fitting the protagonist's template even more. He definitely shouldn't marry Lin Qingyan now.
While pondering, Su Chen suddenly noticed a smirk at the corner of Su Xian'er's mouth. There's a saying: raise a sister for a thousand days, but use her for a moment.
Both of them have bad intentions towards me, so I'll let them hurt each other. Indeed, both Su Xian'er and Lin Qingyan are proud individuals; they'll probably quarrel openly.
Su Chen, with a mix of trepidation and anger, blurted out, "What did you mean earlier when you said you won't allow me to get married?" Su Xian'er's face paled, but she quickly regained her composure, responding with a cutesy voice, "Brother, didn't you say you want to wait until your career takes off before marrying?" She continued, "Besides, I had someone calculate for you, and now isn't a good time to marry. It might bring bad luck." Lin Qingyan raised an eyebrow, thinking to herself, 'You cunning woman, I know you too well. Always playing the innocent while scheming underneath, all just to compete with me for a husband.'
"Alright, if that's the case, then I guess I'll have to wait," Su Chen replied, feigning dejection. However, he was secretly delighted, recognizing this behavior as Su Xian'er's signature move. She acts all sweet and innocent on the outside, but underneath harbors a heart full of venom. Seeing him so close to winning over Lin Qingyan, she couldn't contain her jealousy. To him, his sister didn't seem as annoying anymore.
Meanwhile, Lin Qingyan was puzzled. In her previous life, she didn't recall encountering Su Xian'er. However, she had made up her mind. It was not wise to rashly marry Su Chen without resolving all underlying issues. It was crucial to make Su Chen truly fall in love with her, and more importantly, to outmaneuver Su Xian'er. Lin Qingyan's eyes darkened, sensing Su Xian'er's ill intentions.
Surprisingly, Su Xian'er's thinking mirrored Su Chen's. The current Lin Qingyan's actions were vastly different from her previous life's. Instead of choosing to annul the engagement, she had a deeper plot in mind. Su Xian'er, without any sign of fear, met Lin Qingyan's gaze, equal in intensity. Whether it was for the love of a man or the mutual disdain between two beautiful women, there was an undeniable tension in the air.
"Oh, Qingyan, since you like my brother, make sure you take good care of him," Su Xian'er said with a beaming smile. "But since you two haven't spent much time together, if you have any questions, you can always ask me. I'm quite experienced." Su Chen winced at her words, finding them to be a veiled mockery towards Lin Qingyan. The implications were clear: they were childhood sweethearts, and while Lin Qingyan might be the official partner, she was the interloper.
Not to be outdone, Lin Qingyan retorted, "That sounds great! But wouldn't that be too much of a bother? Why don't you wait until we have children, and then you, as their aunt, can help take care of them?"