The Yang family, in Qingzhou City, was considered a second-rate family with considerable assets. Inside the Yang family courtyard, Old Master Yang was admiring flowers in the garden, accompanied by a beautiful young girl.
"Grandpa, I've finished reporting on the company's matters!" The girl's skin was like white jade, and under the backdrop of the petals, she appeared even more stunning.
"Jiaqi! You are the pillar of the Yang family. If it weren't for your management, Grandpa wouldn't be this relaxed. After a hundred years, the Yang family will be handed over to you," Yang Ding Tian said with a smile.
"Grandpa, don't say such things. I don't want Grandpa to leave," Yang Jiaqi said seriously. "But I will share the company's burdens with you, after all, I am quite capable." Sudannovel.com
"Of course not. The dignified Iron Lady of Qingzhou wouldn't be weak. But you can't neglect yourself either!" Yang Ding Tian said. "Your brothers are all disappointing. The Yang family will depend on you in the future."
Yang Jiaqi’s face was full of confidence, and a sense of superiority welled up in her heart. She had become a company director at a young age, controlling half of the Yang family's empire. She was also Qingzhou’s number one strong woman, with suitors forming a long line. How glorious was that.
"Master, someone is requesting an audience outside. They say he's your grandson-in-law," the butler walked over and said to the Old Master.
"Grandson-in-law?" Yang Jiaqi chuckled. "Grandpa, I'm your only granddaughter. Where did a grandson-in-law come from? Quickly send him away."
"Wait!"
Yang Ding Tian came back to his senses and suddenly remembered something. He then asked the butler, "What was the person wearing?"
"He was dressed in worn-out clothes, with shifty eyes, and didn't look like a good person," the butler said. "I'll send him away right now!"
"Did he say who sent him?" Yang Ding Tian asked again.
"He did say. He said he came down the mountain this time because his master sent him, to fulfill a promise and marry the eldest young lady," the butler said awkwardly.
"He actually came!" Yang Ding Tian sighed.
"Grandpa, what's going on?" Yang Jiaqi was confused.
"Back then, our family was in decline. We were fortunate to receive guidance from a master, and the Yang family achieved its current glory," Yang Ding Tian recalled the past. "To repay his kindness, I made a marriage engagement with that master. Ten years later, his disciple would come down the mountain to marry you. I thought it was a joke, but I didn't expect him to actually come."
"I thought it was something important!" Yang Jiaqi laughed. "Such arranged marriages have long been out of fashion. Moreover, I have countless suitors. How could I marry a bumpkin?"
"The master's disciple might not be so easy to deal with!" Yang Ding Tian shook his head and personally walked towards the entrance.
Lu Fan had been waiting at the door for a long time, holding some gifts, but they were all local specialties.
"You must be the master's disciple!" Yang Ding Tian said enthusiastically. "Please come in and sit down."
Yang Jiaqi, following behind, glanced at Lu Fan and almost sneezed. She knew Lu Fan came from the mountains, but she didn't expect him to be so shabby.
"I came down the mountain this time on my master's orders to marry Miss Yang," Lu Fan said politely. "These are the gifts I brought for you all!"
"This..."
Yang Ding Tian stood there, stunned, and then smiled, "There's no hurry for this matter. I wonder if my master is well?"
"He is very well. He eats and drinks well on the mountain every day," Lu Fan smiled. "I didn't expect you to still remember him!"
"Grandpa, you don't really intend to make me marry him, do you?" Yang Jiaqi said indifferently. "Someone like him, I would rather die than marry him!"
"How dare you!" Yang Ding Tian scolded. "Don't you see we have a guest? How can you be so rude!"
Lu Fan stood by the side and naturally understood that the person in front of him was Miss Yang. However, these words made him unhappy.
"Grandpa, look at his shabby appearance. He is not worthy of me at all. I did not agree to this marriage, and I will not allow it," Yang Jiaqi said directly.
Yang Ding Tian frowned, then looked at Lu Fan with a smile. "This marriage has been in place for over ten years. I'm afraid this old man can no longer make the decision. Why don't you go back and tell your master that the agreement from back then is hereby void."
"You mean the Yang family wants to break the engagement?" Lu Fan sneered. "That might not be appropriate!"
"Young man, you jest. My Yang family has some standing in Qingzhou, and nothing is inappropriate," Yang Ding Tian smiled. "The reason I am being polite to you, young man, is out of consideration for the past kindness. However, breaking an engagement is a major matter. Name your price, young man."
"I came down the mountain on my master's orders, and it has nothing to do with money," Lu Fan stated directly.
"Young man, know when to stop. Don't be too greedy," Yang Ding Tian chuckled lightly. "Otherwise, you might end up empty-handed."
Yang Jiaqi stood aside, her fists clasped, looking at Lu Fan with a pout. In her opinion, Lu Fan was a ruffian, not a good person, and lacked any cultivation. He was far from the young masters she knew.
"Old Master Yang, I hope you don't regret this," Lu Fan sneered. "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Don't bully a young man because he is poor."
"Even if you were given three hundred years, you would still be a salted fish!" Yang Jiaqi said coldly. "Haven't you inquired about how many suitors I have in Qingzhou? How dare you come to propose marriage?"
Old Master Yang, meanwhile, was quietly drinking his tea. He largely agreed with Yang Jiaqi's words.
Recently, a young master from a first-rate family had been pursuing Yang Jiaqi. If they were to get together, the Yang family's status would likely rise another level. How could he let Lu Fan ruin his plans?
"It seems I have disturbed you!" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "Since that is the case, this marriage contract is not needed!"
With the marriage contract in hand, Lu Fan tore it in half and scattered it in the Yang family courtyard. Just as he was about to leave, Yang Jiaqi stopped him. "This is not a place for you to act wild. Pick up all these things and throw them away, or you won't be allowed to leave!"
"What if I don't pick them up!" Lu Fan said abruptly. "Miss Yang, you should remember that before long, the Yang family in Qingzhou will completely fall!"
"Arrogant!" Yang Jiaqi said with disgust and angrily shouted at several bodyguards, "What are you still waiting for? Take him out!"
Several men stepped forward, ready to attack Lu Fan. Old Master Yang continued to drink his tea, paying no attention.
Lu Fan was furious. Just as he was about to make a move, more than ten cars arrived outside the Yang family gate. A middle-aged man, dressed in a suit and with a black coat draped over his shoulders, walked slowly out of a car, smoking a cigar, followed by more than ten men in suits.
"Master Bai!"
Yang Ding Tian was startled and quickly rose to greet him.
Bai Tian Chen didn't even look at anyone else and walked directly towards Lu Fan. "Mr. Lu, it was my Lu family's recklessness before. The old man is on his deathbed. I hope Mr. Lu can render assistance!"