Liu Ruyan almost instinctively withdrew her hand from He Xin's grasp.
She had never seen Shen Yue with such an expression.
She had never seen Shen Yue's eyes so cold and unfamiliar.
In the past, Shen Yue her was extremely gentle, even somewhat timid.
This made Liu Ruyan clearly realize that Shen Yue was very different from usual at this moment.
I'll be waiting for you downstairs. You only have three minutes.
Ling Yi glanced at He Xin, then turned and walked out of the classroom.
" Ruyan, don't be afraid of him. Who are you trying to scare? He's only giving you three minutes," He Xin said dismissively.
Liu Ruyan sighed.
She wasn't afraid of Shen Yue; rather, her father's company, with the Shen Family's help, had just started to take off during this period.
This is a crucial moment.
If she and Shen Yue had a conflict at this time.
This could very likely affect the development of the father's company.
Therefore, whether she likes it or not, she has to obey Shen Yue for this period of time.
Liu Ruyan guessed that it was probably because she had been spending too much time with He Xin lately.
This is what angered Shen Yue.
"Sorry, I have to go now." Liu Ruyan grabbed her books from the table and quickly left the classroom.
As I walked out of the bishop's building, I saw Ling Yi squatting on the steps not far away, smoking a cigarette.
Liu Ruyan frowned.
This was the first time she had ever seen Shen Yue smoke.
Because Liu Ruyan said she didn't like the smell of smoke, Shen Yue, who had just learned to smoke in high school, never touched a cigarette again.
"Why did you start smoking? You know I don't like the smell of smoke." Liu Ruyan walked to Ling Yi's side and said in a cold voice.
" Liu Ruyan!" Ling Yi looked up at Liu Ruyan and called out her name, word by word.
Liu Ruyan saw a sense of unfamiliarity in Ling Yi's eyes once again.
This feeling inexplicably made Liu Ruyan feel a little uneasy.
"I know you don't love me, so I can set you free."
Liu Ruyan was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Ling Yi.
"I always thought that you accepted my confession and our engagement because you loved me."
"Now I know that you don't love me. You only agreed to marry me to repay a debt of gratitude."
"I, Ling, and I, Shen Yue, do not need this kind of marriage based on gratitude."
Even if we were together, we wouldn't be happy in the future.
"You'll only think that I forced you to marry me, you'll only hate me, and you might hate me for the rest of your life."
Liu Ruyan remained silent.
Had I wrongly accused Shen Yue?
"Tonight, I will call home and cancel the engagement between our two families," Ling Yi continued.
"I..." Liu Ruyan was startled.
Regardless of whether Ling Yi was truly seeking revenge or not.
The engagement cannot be cancelled now; otherwise, the Liu Clan, which has just started out, will be reduced to its original state.
"Don't worry!" Ling Yi interrupted Liu Ruyan before she could say anything.
"The bride price will not be taken back, and the investment the Shen Family made in you will not be withdrawn."
"Furthermore, I will have my father invest another 20 million yuan in paving the way for your Liu Clan."
Ling Yi lit another One Cigarette.
Then, looking at Liu Ruyan, he continued, "But remember, this is an investment, a business transaction, not a free gift."
"With these twenty million, plus the Wu Bai for the bride price, the total is twenty-five million. Our Shen Family will hold a 51% stake."
Liu Ruyan frowned. 51%? Doesn't that mean the Shen Family has absolute control?
"Don't forget, your Liu Clan is nothing without our Shen Family."
Ling Yi's words were very true.
But this truth made Liu Ruyan feel very uncomfortable.
It was clearly a message to Liu Ruyan: you have to agree to these conditions, or you can continue living your ordinary lives!
" Shen Yue, is it because I've been getting too close to He Xin that you're acting this way?" Liu Ruyan asked.
"Ha!" Ling Yi scoffed.
"Whatever your He Xin is is none of my business."
"Let me reiterate, I, Shen Yue, have no need for love or marriage based on gratitude or favors."
"The reason I helped your Shen Family is because we were childhood sweethearts and grew up together, but that's all."
"Twenty-five million. As long as you, Uncle and Aunt, manage it properly, and with the foundation laid by my father, it shouldn't be difficult for your Liu Clan to develop."
Can the Liu Clan prosper?
No, it won't develop.
Liu Ruyan's parents were just ordinary people.
They lack in many aspects, including perspective, knowledge, vision, and professional knowledge.
In Shen Yue's memory.
To help the Liu Clan, the Shen Family spent nearly 600 million yuan over ten years.
It gradually developed amidst ups and downs.
During this time, Liu Ruyan's parents made countless foolish decisions, nearly ruining the company on several occasions.
The Shen Family declined so quickly because of the influence of the Liu Clan.
Ling Yi truly couldn't understand it.
Shen Yue, that brain-dead idiot, is so infatuated with Liu Ruyan that he's gone insane.
Could it be that Shen Yue's parents also fail to see the situation clearly?
Or perhaps, Shen Yue's parents spoiled Shen Yue too much?
But no matter what.
With only 25 million, Liu Ruyan's parents probably wouldn't be able to accomplish anything.
I estimate that within six months, they'll all be gone.
In fact, Ling Yi could have completely severed all ties with the Liu Clan.
We won't invest those 25 million.
But in the end, she was Shen Yue's White Moon, Shen Yue's Obsession.
Ling Yi should at least show some respect.
The Liu Clan was given the opportunity, but Liu Clan failed to seize it. Can we really blame them for that?
However, Ling Yi knew what kind of people Liu Ruyan's parents were.
Liu Ruyan understood even more clearly.
Without the support of the Shen Family, let alone 25 million, even 250 million wouldn't be enough for the company to develop.
But now that Shen Yue has laid his cards on the table, Liu Ruyan is at a loss for words.
Liu Ruyan took a deep breath and said, " Ling Yi, I misunderstood you. I apologize."
As for whether I love you or not, I don't know myself.
"We grew up together, it's impossible for me to say I have no feelings for you, but I don't know if it's love or familial affection."
"So?" Ling Yi countered.
"Our engagement can continue. If I don't fall in love with anyone else before graduation, then we'll get married."
Ling Yi stood up from the steps.
He shook his head and said, "No!"
"From this moment forward, we are officially breaking up," Ling Yi said, emphasizing each word.
Damn it, isn't this just setting Laozi?
"Before graduation, we can both pursue our true love, but if either of us falls in love with someone else during these four years..."
Ling Yi threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped it out.
That proves that we are not meant to be.
"If neither of us falls in love with anyone else, then we'll get married after graduation."
"I..." Liu Ruyan wanted to say something, but for a moment she didn't know how to refute it.
They'll decide whether to get married after graduation.
But the result was completely different.
If we do as Ling Yi says, there will be too many variables.
The key issue is what will happen once news of her breakup with Ling Yi gets back.
The Shen Family will never again show any favoritism to the Liu Clan.
At that time, those material suppliers and vendors who originally helped the Liu Clan out of respect for the Shen Family family will probably withdraw their investment.
Just as Ling Yi had guessed.
Liu Ruyan wanted to keep Ling Yi hanging on, as long as the two of them stayed together for the next four years.
Then the Liu Clan will have more opportunities for development.
"Alright, that's enough!" Ling Yi sneered inwardly.
This woman wants everything, is hypocritical, and is a complete ingrate.
Do you really Laozi I'm that idiot Shen Yue?!
"Actually, 25 million is already a lot. An ordinary person can't save a million in their entire life."
"Are you right?"
"Don't! Greed knows no bounds!" Ling Yi said, turning and leaving.
Watching Ling Yi's departing the Back, Liu Ruyan felt inexplicably sad.
But she couldn't quite put her finger on why she felt so uncomfortable.