Tyrannical Tycoon Haunts Me Relentlessly-Chapter 25: Breaking Off the Engagement, I Have No Objections

Chi He really felt pitiful.

It wasn’t him who let the person go, so why vent the anger on him?

He merely overslept for a few minutes and was too late to stop the person.

Who would have thought the girl would dare to escape!

He alone, tending the flowers and plants in the entire yard, wouldn’t be able to finish even if he worked until tomorrow! Wuuuu...

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By the time Xia Yinian returned to the Xia Family, the sun was almost overhead.

In the front yard of the Xia Family, a tall figure stood under the sunlight, as if waiting for someone.

Xia Yinian, who hadn’t returned all night, didn’t feel guilty; she simply didn’t want to cause trouble.

She hung her head low and pretended not to see, hoping to take another path back to her room.

A person hurried over, quickly blocking Xia Yinian’s path—it was Gu Lingqian’s assistant, Nan Shen.

"Lady Yinian, my Young Master has something to say to you."

Nan Shen’s tone was a bit forceful; though he didn’t give off a despicable air of abusing his master’s power, it was also clearly lacking in politeness.

Xia Yinian bit her lip, her attitude unenthusiastic: "I’m busy with something else, whatever it is, let’s talk another day."

She hadn’t come home all night, and if Xia Chuxue found out, there would inevitably be another quarrel.

She was tired, both physically and mentally, and just wanted to hurry back to her room for some rest, especially since she had to visit the orphanage in the afternoon.

As for returning to Chaoxing Entertainment, she probably couldn’t, even though she was framed and nearly killed.

But the people there were all opportunists, and going back, she would surely be returned to Gu Beicheng’s side.

She couldn’t go back; returning would be like a lamb walking into a tiger’s den.

Still, Yong’an Orphanage was lacking so much money; she had to find a way...

Xia Yinian turned to leave, but didn’t expect Nan Shen to step over in one stride, still blocking her way.

"Lady Yinian, my Young Master said that what he wants to say is related to Yong’an Orphanage."

Xia Yinian was taken aback and turned to look at that distant figure, her expression one of astonishment.

How did he know about the orphanage?

After thinking it over, Xia Yinian followed Nan Shen toward the pavilion in the front yard.

Gu Lingqian was sitting under the pavilion; a servant served tea and pastries and then retreated.

Nan Shen also stood outside the pavilion, it was unclear whether it was to guard the place or to give them privacy to talk.

Xia Yinian didn’t think that there was anything worth discussing between her and Gu Lingqian.

"Actually, both of us do not wish for this arranged marriage; I can see that."

Xia Yinian didn’t want to waste time. After sitting down opposite Gu Lingqian, she went straight to the point.

"I understand what you mean, Mr. Ling. I won’t cling on desperately; if you want to break off the engagement, I have no objections."

This was only the second formal meeting between her and Gu Lingqian; there were no feelings between them, so his wanting to break off the engagement was understandable.

"Since that’s the case, why did you still try to prove your innocence to me last night?"

Gu Lingqian held a cup in his hand, his slender, well-shaped fingers were indeed attractive.

However, having seen Gu Bei afterwards, Xia Yinian found herself immune to handsome men.

Facing Gu Lingqian’s gaze, just as Xia Yinian was about to speak, she unexpectedly noticed that he had a pair of eyes very similar to Gu Beicheng’s.

Equally deep, equally dark and shiny, and just as inscrutable.

She wondered what Gu Beicheng was doing now after her escape?

Was he so angry that he wanted to capture her and tear her up personally?

Shaking her head, Xia Yinian felt a bit conflicted—why bother thinking of that jerk?

Regaining her composure, she looked at Gu Lingqian with a serious face.

"Last night’s incident was indeed a set-up by Xia Chuxue; Xia Chuxue is a very scheming woman and not suitable for you."

"You can break off the engagement, but, you are a good person, and I hope that if you decide to marry, you won’t consider Xia Chuxue."