How Could She Not Play by the Rules?

Before long, the two of them arrived at a study.

At that moment, the elders of the Tang Family and the Su Family were seated together, discussing the marriage alliance.

After entering, the two first greeted the elders one by one.

"Tang Yu, you came at just the right time. There's something we need to tell you."

"Your Uncle Su and I just discussed it. We think you and Muyue are quite well matched, so we plan to settle your marriage. What do you think?"

A middle-aged man with a square face called out to Tang Yu. He was Tang Yu's father, Tang Gangcheng.

"I don't think it's suitable."

Tang Yu refused without hesitation.

Everyone in the room wore strange expressions. Not suitable?

Who in all of Suhang didn't know that this brat had chased her for three whole years?

Tang Yu gave a dry cough and cleared his throat.

"Elders, as the saying goes, a forcibly twisted melon is never sweet. I've reflected on things recently and realized that Muyue and I really aren't compatible personality-wise."

"Marriage is a lifelong matter. It would be better to leave the choice to both of us. Thank you for your concern."

After saying that, Tang Yu immediately felt much better.

[Hehe, now I won't get beaten to death!]

The elders of the Tang Family and Su Family were dumbfounded.

After exchanging glances, Su Muyue's father, Su Zhongshan, suddenly spoke.

"Xiaoyu, Uncle knows what you're thinking. Did Muyue force you to say that? Don't worry, Uncle will handle this for you today."

"???"

Tang Yu was instantly dumbfounded.

Uncle, are you that eager to see me beaten to death?

"No, Uncle Su, I really—"

Just as Tang Yu was about to explain, Su Zhongshan waved a large hand.

"No need to say more. Uncle understands!"

Then Su Zhongshan turned to his daughter in fury.

"Muyue, tell me yourself—how has Xiaoyu treated you these past few years?"

"He's been deeply devoted to you and cherished you in every way. When you were hospitalized, however long you stayed there, Xiaoyu stayed by your side for just as long."

"Whether it's family background or looks, where does Xiaoyu fall short of you? And yet you forced him to say something like this. You're going to anger me to death!"

Su Muyue was stunned after being sprayed in the face by her father's saliva.

What did he mean, she had forced him?

This guy was practically celebrating in his heart!

[Hurry up and talk back! What are you standing there for? Pick a fight with your dad, and we'll join forces to wreck this whole thing. Then everyone can go their separate ways. I'll go find seven or eight, maybe ten girls and have some fun.]

[If you don't talk back soon, I'm really going to be doomed. Don't you still want to elope with your Dragon King, Ye Chen?]

At the same time, that grumbling voice rang out again.

When Su Muyue saw Tang Yu still waggling his eyebrows at her, her anger flared at once.

Bastard. Calling Ye Chen hers every other word—what did he take her for?

Why the hell would she elope with a bodyguard? What the hell was he worth?

And hearing that he wanted to find seven or eight, even ten girls made her even angrier.

You chased me for three years, and now you could just change your heart like that?

"Dad, I didn't make him say that. I support the marriage alliance."

Overcome with anger, Su Muyue suddenly spoke.

Su Zhongshan, who had been in the middle of a furious outburst, froze. He looked at her in surprise. "You're not lying to me?"

"I'm not." Su Muyue shook her head.

A faint blush appeared on her face as she bit her lip.

"He really has treated me well. I was moved by his sincerity, but can we start by dating and take things slowly?"

"Of course we can. You eat rice one bite at a time—take it slow."

Hearing that, Su Zhongshan revealed a relieved smile.

So it wasn't that his daughter opposed this marriage. It was Xiaoyu, worried that his daughter would feel wronged, who had taken the initiative to give up on the marriage alliance.

What a considerate son-in-law.

The elders in the room also smiled, sharing Su Zhongshan's thoughts.

Tang Yu, who had been smiling just moments ago, looked worse than if he had eaten shit.

He walked over to Su Muyue and forced out a smile uglier than crying.

"Muyue, you don't have to force yourself like this. I understand how you feel."

Su Muyue lightly bit her crimson lips and said softly, "But what I want is to try starting with dating."

"Xiaoyu, Muyue is just a little cold by nature and not good at expressing herself. Don't think she doesn't like you. Girls are all thin-skinned."

Su Zhongshan patted Tang Yu's shoulder with a kindly smile, encouraging him.

Tang Yu's face twitched.

Meanwhile, a whole string of frantic complaints rang out beside Su Muyue's ear.

[Are you fucking insane?! Didn't we agree to call off the engagement together?!]

[Who the fuck wants to date you?! You need to follow the plot of a power-fantasy novel! The Dragon King's harem is where you belong!]

[I'm begging you, wake up already! Stop acting crazy!]

After hearing those thoughts, the corners of Su Muyue's lips rose slightly, and a hint of amusement appeared in her eyes.

Seeing him so frantic was rather entertaining.

The current him was far more interesting than that groveling, bootlicking face he used to wear.

"Alright, since they've got eyes only for each other, there's no need for us to worry anymore. We might as well go out and announce it."

At that moment, Old Master Tang suddenly spoke.

Everyone smiled and left the study.

Tang Yu and Su Muyue walked at the very back.

Seeing the faint smile on this woman's face, Tang Yu really wanted to give her a round of Military Boxing.

"Didn't we agree not to have a marriage alliance?"

He gritted his teeth and asked quietly.

"But I was moved by your sincerity." The smile on Su Muyue's lips grew warmer.

It was the first time Tang Yu had seen her smile at him like that, and he could not help but lose himself for a moment.

Then he reached out to touch Su Muyue's forehead, wanting to see whether this woman's brain had been fried by a fever.

"If you're feeling unwell anywhere, let's go to the hospital for an examination. Marriage isn't child's play. Think this through."

Tang Yu earnestly tried to persuade her.

[Girl, if you're sick, hurry up and get treated. If you don't see a doctor, I'll have to see a coroner later.]

"I'm fine. I've thought it through, and besides, we're not married yet."

Su Muyue replied with the calm composure of an old hand.

"But I'm unwilling. A forcibly twisted melon isn't sweet."

"It's fine. As long as it quenches your thirst."

Su Muyue smiled even more happily.

Seeing him hit a wall filled her with delight.

She looked at Tang Yu seriously. "Besides, your attitude changed so suddenly. Is it possible that you have a terminal illness and are afraid of dragging me down with you?"

Tang Yu looked utterly despairing. He had nothing left to say.

What was wrong with this woman? Why wasn't she following the plot?

[Her brain must be full of water. This time she's really gotten me killed.]

[Ye Chen will definitely come out and make a scene later. I finally got to be a rich, handsome villain, and now I'm about to be finished? Damn power-fantasy novel plot.]

As Tang Yu's complaints rang out once more, Su Muyue grew increasingly curious.

Would things really unfold later exactly as this guy's thoughts said?