"Then why did you run over to my side, beast!"
Dongfang Tingyin refused to admit she was wrong and immediately accused Su Fan of overstepping.
"Do you want to take a closer look? You're the one lying on top of me, and you're the one who crossed the line," Su Fan was even more speechless. As expected, women were unreasonable creatures, and strong women were no exception.
Dongfang Tingyin looked down and indeed, she had crossed the line.
"Hmph! Worse than a beast!"
Veins bulged on Su Fan's forehead. He really wanted to discipline Dongfang Tingyin on the spot and show her whether he was a beast or not.
"Tingyin, are you awake?"
At this moment, Zhang Yuxin's voice came from outside the door.
"Mom, not yet, don't come in!"
Although nothing had happened between her and Su Fan, she was still a little embarrassed to be in the same bed with a man.
Zhang Yuxin didn't care about that and pushed the door open.
She wanted to see if the rumors of them living together were true.
As soon as Zhang Yuxin entered, she saw the two of them lying in bed. Her daughter was covered by the quilt, only her head exposed, while Su Fan looked a bit nervous.
Of course, he was nervous. Sleeping in the same bed as someone's daughter and being caught, wasn't that awkward?
Seeing this scene, Zhang Yuxin immediately showed an expression of understanding.
"Don't rush, I won't disturb you."
Zhang Yuxin wisely withdrew from the room and closed the door for them.
Zhang Yuxin had definitely misunderstood, but this kind of misunderstanding was exactly the result Dongfang Tingyin wanted.
"Um, can we get up now?"
Su Fan felt that if they didn't get up soon, Dongfang Shu would break in.
Dongfang Tingyin gave Su Fan a glare and threw off the quilt, getting out of bed generously.
She took her clothes and went into the bathroom.
There was no scene of her changing in front of Su Fan. The bedroom had a bathroom, wasn't that annoying?
"Miss, the master is looking for you."
Wu Ma said to Dongfang Tingyin when she saw her.
"I know, Wu Ma."
Dongfang Tingyin nodded.
The engagement matter wasn't over yet. Her father would definitely not give up. She knew he would look for them first thing in the morning.
In the living room, Dongfang Shu sat with a stern face.
He hadn't slept well all night. His daughter suddenly bringing home a boyfriend had given him a huge headache.
He didn't even know how to explain to the Xu family. He had no idea what to do now.
"I can agree to your matter, but the premise is that you can resolve the Xu family's problem. Even if I want to go back on the engagement, the Xu family may not agree."
Under Zhang Yuxin's guidance, Dongfang Shu took a step back, but the condition was that Su Fan and his daughter had to resolve the Xu family's problem. He wouldn't be the one to propose breaking the engagement.
"Dad, don't worry, I'll handle the Xu family."
Dongfang Tingyin smiled slightly when she heard this. She had her own way of dealing with the Xu family.
"Fine, fine. I originally wanted to establish a close relationship with the Xu family through this marriage to stabilize the Dongfang family's position during this turbulent period. With the emergence of ancient inheritances, the major families and sects might be reshuffled. Our Dongfang family didn't want to get involved. Forget it, the Xu family may not be able to obtain the inheritance. As long as we don't offend them too much, it's fine."
Dongfang Shu had thought it through. He never intended to get involved in the competition for inheritances. The marriage with the Xu family was merely to stabilize the Dongfang family's position. Now it seemed that the Xu family might not be capable of obtaining the inheritance. Since his daughter didn't like it, then so be it, lest they fall out with each other.
The main reason Dongfang Shu could think clearly was Zhang Yuxin's persuasion. Under her "patient" persuasion, Dongfang Shu compromised.
"Thank you for your understanding, Dad."
Dongfang Tingyin was very happy. She was not only happy that the engagement could be broken, but more importantly, she wouldn't have to fall out with her dad.
Since childhood, her dad had loved her very much. It was just that the engagement matter made Dongfang Tingyin very dissatisfied. Dongfang Shu was too stubborn, which led Dongfang Tingyin to run away from home and then bring Su Fan back to confront him.
"Su Fan, let's go."
Dongfang Tingyin impatiently pulled Su Fan away from the Dongfang family.
"Where are we going?"
Su Fan asked curiously.
Dongfang Tingyin was in a hurry, and Su Fan couldn't figure out what she was going to do next.
"The Xu family, to break the engagement!"
"Break the engagement?"
Su Fan suddenly felt that this plot was somewhat familiar.
The protagonist falls from grace, and the fiancée comes to break the engagement. The protagonist, in a fit of rage, declares that he will not be bullied by a poor young man.
Am I the villain now?
Su Fan looked at Dongfang Tingyin strangely.
"How do you plan to break the engagement? Just go to the Xu family alone to break it? Aren't you afraid you won't be able to get out?"
Su Fan wouldn't do such a foolish thing, going to someone else's territory unprepared, he wouldn't even know how he died.
"Don't worry, I'm prepared." Dongfang Tingyin gave Su Fan a reassuring look.
Su Fan was still worried. What could Dongfang Tingyin prepare to make the Xu family, one of the four great families in the capital, compromise?
Soon, Su Fan and Dongfang Tingyin arrived at the Xu family. Unlike the Dongfang family, the Xu family was a magnificent manor with European-style architecture.
"Private residence, no entry."
The gatekeeper directly stopped them, not allowing them to step into the manor, or even linger at the entrance.
"I am Dongfang Tingyin, the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family." Dongfang Tingyin said to him.
As a gatekeeper of the Xu family, one of the four great families, he naturally knew about the existence of the four great families. After looking at Dongfang Tingyin, he said.
"Please wait."
The gatekeeper politely informed them and returned inside to report via intercom.
Soon, the gatekeeper reappeared.
"The master has asked you to proceed to the reception hall. Please follow me."
The gatekeeper made a gesture of invitation and led the way.
Su Fan couldn't help but sigh, the world of the rich was truly extraordinary. Even a gatekeeper could be trained to be so gentlemanly.
"The master is inside."
After the gatekeeper brought them to the reception hall, he waited outside the door.
Dongfang Tingyin didn't stand on ceremony and walked in directly, with Su Fan following closely.
"Niece Dongfang, it's been a long time since you've visited Uncle."
In the reception hall, there was a middle-aged man who bore some resemblance to Xu Tianming. This was the head of the Xu family, Xu Pengcheng.
When Xu Pengcheng saw Dongfang Tingyin, he burst into laughter, appearing exceptionally happy.
"Uncle Xu is joking. Niece is meeting you for the first time." Dongfang Tingyin didn't give Xu Pengcheng any face and directly exposed his flattery, which made Xu Pengcheng a little embarrassed.
"Indeed. However, I've heard your name quite a bit from your father."
Xu Pengcheng, as the head of the Xu family, quickly regained his composure.
"I'm here today to discuss something with Uncle Xu, so please don't be so polite."
Dongfang Tingyin was too lazy to be polite with Xu Pengcheng and stated her purpose directly.
"Oh? Niece, just say what you need. For Tianming's sake, Uncle will do whatever he can to help."
Xu Pengcheng said with a smile.
"Uncle, I've come to break the engagement."
Dongfang Tingyin's words caused the smile on Xu Pengcheng's face to vanish instantly.
"Niece, this is no laughing matter. I'll pretend I didn't hear that just now. Say it again, what are you here for?"
Xu Pengcheng's mouth twitched, and he forced a smile onto his cold face, confirming with Dongfang Tingyin.