C5 Cancel the Engagement

Under the intense glow of a 200-watt spotlight, the polished floor of the side hall gleamed brightly. At that moment, Geyao was utterly bewildered. She was wrapped in nothing but a man's shirt, her long, graceful legs looking so pale and fragile under the light.

Just having turned eighteen, Geyao had already grown into a poised young woman, as graceful as a water lily. Yet, her delicate face appeared unusually pale, making her seem even more vulnerable under the spotlight. If this scene were set in a private room with just two people, Geyao's attire would be an irresistible temptation for any man. But now, she was in the side hall, facing a crowd of people!

"Geyao, you actually... really did something like this!" her half-sister, Nianxin, exclaimed in disbelief. "Geyao, how did you become... oh my gosh! So bold?"

After speaking, Nianxin deliberately glanced back at a man in the crowd, sitting on the sofa in a checkered suit. The man sat alongside Old Master Shen, exuding an air of authority. He had a refined aura, with handsome features marked by a cool and noble demeanor. His indifferent eyes revealed no emotion whatsoever.

At this moment, the handsome man looked coldly at Geyao in the center of the room, his sensual lips slightly parted, revealing a hint of his perfectly white teeth. He hadn't spoken a word, his gaze as if he were observing a woman of questionable repute, devoid of any discernible emotion.

Old Master Shen, upon seeing Geyao's attire, was visibly shaken. He abruptly stood up, his finger trembling as he pointed at her. "You... how dare you show such shamelessness!"

"Dad, please calm down, don't let this upset your health!" Moyuan, Geyao's father, quickly moved to support him.

Old Master Shen's face darkened, his anger directed at Moyuan. "Look at the daughter you've raised!"

"Dad, I..."

But Old Master Shen had already turned away, looking apologetically at the young man still seated on the sofa. "Young Master Liang, it's our family's failure in upbringing that has caused you embarrassment."

His voice was filled with regret, but then he shifted the conversation abruptly. "Our families arranged this marriage years ago. If you're not satisfied, how about we change the bride?"

Change the bride!?

Such words, and Old Master Shen could say them so easily!

The atmosphere became tense, everyone in the room feeling a mix of emotions, yet no one dared to make a sound.

The Shen and Liang families have been close for generations, with Old Master Shen once serving as an assistant to Old Master Liang. Their friendship was profound. They even had a verbal agreement that the Liang family's eldest grandson would choose a bride from among the Shen family's granddaughters.

As the Shen granddaughters were born, their birth details were sent to Old Master Liang, who immediately favored Shen Geyao's timing. Thus, the marriage was arranged.

In this era, arranged marriages are rare but not unheard of. However, the most unusual aspect is that since the marriage was decided, the couple has never met.

Rumor has it that Liang Xinghao is humble and easygoing. Even though his marriage was arranged by his grandfather, he never objected, showing remarkable patience.

At this moment, upon hearing Old Master Shen's suggestion, Liang Xinghao remained courteous and composed, responding, "This matter is for my grandfather to decide."

Hearing Young Master Liang's response, everyone present seemed to hold their breath. Was his heart really that big? Seeing Shen Geyao's wild and unconventional behavior, he still didn't want to change his fiancée. Wasn't he afraid of being embarrassed after marriage?

"Young Master Liang..." Shen Nianxin approached, blushing, and whispered, "If you wish to call off the engagement, the Shen family will have no complaints. It's just that Yao doesn't have the good fortune for this."

Shen Nianxin, with her graceful demeanor and eloquent speech, was the epitome of a well-bred young lady, impressing all the Shen family relatives present. Meanwhile, Shen Geyao could barely suppress a laugh. Wasn't it Shen Nianxin who orchestrated the near-abduction by a group of thugs tonight? Her goal was to make Liang Xinghao call off the engagement so she could take the spot as the Liang family's future daughter-in-law.

"I haven't done anything to wrong Young Master Liang," Shen Geyao's cool voice resonated in the side hall. She cast a casual glance at Shen Nianxin and sneered, "I owe this outfit to Ms. Nianxin's 'generosity.'"