Zhu Haotian stared at the soul bones on the table, his eyes churning violently. Beside him, Liu Yuerong wore an astonished expression, clearly never having expected Su Yu to possess such wealth.
Watching their reactions, Su Yu nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Uncle, these are merely a small token of greeting for the Zhu Family. My feelings for Zhu Qing are far beyond anything such material possessions could measure."
"I want you to know that I have the ability to give Qing something better, and I can also make the Zhu Family prosper even more because of her."
Seated beside Su Yu, Zhu Qing felt her heart tighten and abruptly wanted to rise.
She had to make things clear. Su Yu had only come to help her dissolve the engagement; they were not in the kind of relationship he was claiming!
How precious were these Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones? She absolutely could not let Su Yu pay such a price for her.
But just as she was about to stand, Su Yu gently pressed down on her wrist.
His touch was light, yet carried an undeniable force. Immediately afterward, a warm finger came to rest against her lips.
Su Yu looked at her calmly, silently signaling for her not to speak.
Zhu Qing froze. Meeting his deep gaze, she seemed to see a certainty and reassurance hidden within it.
The words at her lips caught in her throat. Her fingertips curled slightly, and in the end, she did not move again. Yet something within her seemed to have shattered.
Zhu Haotian took in the scene, his brow furrowing as his gaze swept between the two of them.
"Fine. I agree."
After a long silence, Zhu Haotian spoke slowly, his tone carrying a trace of resolve.
"I will leave for