What, They're Playing Dirty Now?

"Ha ha ha!"

"It's been many years, Nephew, and you're still as outspoken as ever."

Meng Family Head had already seen what a sly fox Chen Changan was. At eight years old, he'd been able to spout nonsense without batting an eye. Now, eight years had passed.

His silver tongue was probably even sharper than before.

Meng Family Head knew Chen Changan was doing it on purpose. He'd likely seen through his intentions, so Meng Family Head decided to stop beating around the bush.

"Nephew, let's speak plainly."

"You should know what kind of talent Xiaoxiao has now."

"But don't worry. The Meng Family won't do something like break off the engagement."

"But the gap between you is so great that things won't work out well between you in the future."

"That's why ordinary people and cultivators shouldn't get involved with each other."

"Besides, weren't you unhappy about this marriage yourself back then?"

"I have a proposal. Tell me what you think."

"You can choose any of the young women of my Meng Family's younger generation."

"Whichever one you like is yours to choose."

"How about it?"

Just as he thought!

The moment the banquet began and Chen Changan realized Meng Xiaoxiao wasn't there, he'd known Meng Family Head was up to something.

Sure enough, the Meng Family's proposal sounded pleasant, but in truth, it was hardly any different from breaking off the engagement.

"Family Head Meng."

"I really wasn't happy about the betrothal back then."

"But... this was something the Meng Family and the Chen Family decided."

"My objections had no effect at the time."

"Since that's the case, what makes you think your decision now will have any effect?"

"I can choose not to take her, but you... can't take her away from me!"

"Understand?" Chen Changan said