Chapter 3: I, Ling Qiong, Transfer the Money! (3)
[...If you choose the second mode, I hope you won’t regret it.]
At that moment, Ling Qiong’s mind was filled with dangerous thoughts of “selling the male lead around and striking it rich,” so she barely listened to Shanshan’s words.
The more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.
The male lead’s mother adored Bai Yewei and thoroughly disliked the original protagonist, having no intention of letting her enter the Shen family. But the Su family wasn’t some insignificant clan to be easily dismissed.
Therefore... Ling Qiong felt there was still money to be made.
She inquired about Madam Shen’s whereabouts, lifted her skirt, and walked lightly to find her.
Madam Shen was speaking with someone, her face long and stern. Anyone could see her dissatisfaction with the engagement banquet.
Ling Qiong approached with a bright smile, her steps lively. “Aunt Shen...”
...
Madam Shen walked alone toward the lounge. Bai Yewei happened to bump into her and greeted her obediently, “Aunt.”
“Yewei.” Madam Shen’s face lit up instantly. “Just in time, I have something to discuss with you, come with me.”
Madam Shen led Bai Yewei into the lounge and locked the door.
Bai Yewei looked at her, puzzled. “Aunt, what’s the matter?”
Madam Shen appeared quite pleased. “Yewei, let me tell you, that Su girl just came to see me.”
Bai Yewei’s brows arched. She’d been searching for her everywhere.
She actually dared to take that check...
Madam Shen didn’t notice Bai Yewei’s expression, continuing cheerfully, “She told me the engagement banquet could be canceled.”
...
That line sounded oddly familiar.
Madam Shen continued, “Then she asked me for a sum of money.”
Bai Yewei nearly choked in shock. “You gave it to her?”
“I did.” Madam Shen was quite happy. “I don’t want her joining the family. If money can settle it, I’m glad. After all, you’re the daughter-in-law I favor.”
If a bit of money could send her away, Madam Shen would be delighted.
Though she felt a twinge of pain, it was within her means.
Bai Yewei couldn’t even rejoice at Madam Shen’s last words. Her lips twitched. “Aunt, she asked me for money too!”
Madam Shen was taken aback. “What? You gave her money as well?”
Bai Yewei nodded.
...
...
Both women had the same phrase on their minds: “Damn.”
...
Ling Qiong, carrying twenty million in cash, headed toward the banquet hall.
Just as the banquet was about to begin, she spotted a tall, handsome man in a suit approaching with his entourage.
As the male lead, his looks were flawless.
He was the favored child of the heavens, an artwork worthy of display.
He exuded a powerful aura as he walked, compelling those around him to step aside.
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The male lead truly is handsome!
No wonder he’s the author’s beloved; his protagonist aura shines at SSSR level.
Looking at him, I almost think... maybe...
Ling Qiong slapped herself right then.
Maybe what? Maybe nothing.
Think of the original protagonist’s fate.
Can you still think so now? Absolutely not!
Ling Qiong touched the huge sum of money in her arms—much calmer now.
On the other side, Shen Qin Chuan also noticed Ling Qiong. He had no fondness for this fiancée.
When Su Qiyi was still around, he hadn’t realized who he liked. After she was gone, he found out, but too late.
But the Su family was so shameless, bringing up an old verbal marriage agreement to Shen’s grandmother.
Since no person was specified at the time, only “Su family’s daughter,” the Su family had Su Miao Miao take her sister’s place. The reasoning might sound bad, but no one could fault it.
So, seeing his soon-to-be fiancée, Shen Qin Chuan’s expression was less than pleasant.
Yet he didn’t expect to see her suddenly slap herself...
It looked gentle, but the act was baffling.
She’d been looking at him just now.
What did it mean to watch him and then slap herself?
Shen Qin Chuan and Ling Qiong met at the doors.
“Mr. Shen.” Ling Qiong greeted sweetly, looking quite docile.
Shen Qin Chuan glanced once before averting his gaze. “Su Miao Miao, remember your place. Even if we get engaged, you’re just an ornament in the Shen family. Don’t imagine you can replace your sister.”
Ling Qiong wasn’t the slightest bit angry. Her voice remained soft and sweet. “No need to trouble yourself, Mr. Shen. I don’t want to be an ornament in your family either.”
Shen Qin Chuan frowned. “What do you mean?”
Just then, it was time. The hall doors slowly opened.
Ling Qiong smiled, lifted her skirt, and walked in without waiting for Shen Qin Chuan.
Shen Qin Chuan: “...”
...
Ling Qiong entered alone. The guests were bewildered.
But the young lady quickly stood on the stage, casually taking the microphone from the host.
She cleared her throat. “I have an announcement. The engagement banquet between Su Miao Miao and Shen Qin Chuan is canceled.”
Her voice echoed through the hall, reaching Shen Qin Chuan.
He wondered if he was hallucinating.
What was she saying?
Cancel the engagement?
The guests, after a moment’s shock, erupted.
“What’s going on? She’s canceling the engagement? Is she mad?”
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“I think she’s self-aware, saving herself from future suffering. She really thinks being the Shen family’s daughter-in-law is easy?”
“Saying this now, isn’t she embarrassing the Shen family?”
“Who knows if she’s telling the truth. Maybe it’s another trick.”
“Blah blah blah...”
The crowd buzzed with all sorts of gossip.
“Su Miao Miao!” Shen Qin Chuan stormed up, his face dark, scolding her in a low voice. “What are you trying to do?”
The young lady held the microphone, tilting her head at him. “You don’t want to be engaged to me, Mr. Shen. Now that it’s canceled, isn’t this just what you wanted?”
Her expression was pure innocence and accusation, as if she were doing him a favor and he was being unreasonable.
As if he were the villain.
“What do you think this is? A child’s game?” Shen Qin Chuan’s face was black as coal, his whole demeanor cold.
To hold it or cancel it at will?
Shen Qin Chuan would love to cancel, but there were too many considerations.
He’d outgrown acting on impulse.
“Canceling is good for both of us.” Ling Qiong gazed at the male lead’s face again and again, sighing inwardly. It wasn’t that he wasn’t wonderful.
Such a pity...
It’d be nice to keep him in a collection.
“Su Miao Miao, stop talking nonsense.” Madam Su and Mr. Su arrived on stage as well, dragging her down.
“I’m not talking nonsense.” Ling Qiong deftly dodged the Su couple and spoke clearly into the microphone, “I don’t like Shen Qin Chuan. There can be no happiness from such an engagement.”
Mr. Su raised his hand to strike her. “Keep it up and—”
Ling Qiong sidestepped, leaving Mr. Su’s blow to fall empty, making him stumble instead.
“I’ve said all I need to say. Goodbye!” Ling Qiong tossed the microphone and ran off, skirt in hand.
“Su Miao Miao, stop right there!”
“Stop her!!”
“Don’t let her escape!”
...
Madam Shen and Bai Yewei rushed over upon hearing the news, but the drama was already ending.
Mr. Su was so furious he nearly had a heart attack.
Ling Qiong had already fled in the chaos, leaving behind a mess.
A perfectly fine engagement banquet, and the bride had suddenly run off, forcing the event’s cancellation midway.
It was damaging to both families; the Su family had to apologize to the Shen family in every way.
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The new heroine has officially made her debut~
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Love you all, heart to heart~