Chapter 69: Coming to Break Off the Engagement

Ji Yanting instructed Ji Yuanming, “After breakfast, you leave for Beijing.”

He had finally reunited with his wife and daughter. He didn’t want anyone to disturb them.

“Okay.” Ji Yuanming nodded in response.

Seeing Ling Xuemei come out of the room, Ji Yanting waved to Ji Yuanming.

Ji Yuanming understood and went out.

Ji Yanting walked up to Ling Xuemei, lowered his head, and quickly kissed her on the cheek. He said softly, “Xuemei, good morning!”

Ling Xuemei’s face immediately turned red. She glanced outside in a panic, blushing, “Be careful, Yaoyao might see.”

Ji Yanting didn’t care. He smiled and took Ling Xuemei’s hand, “Let her see. We’re husband and wife. It’s legal. Come on, I’ll make breakfast with you for our daughter.”

Ling Xuemei struggled a few times but couldn’t break free from Ji Yanting’s hand. She could only blush and let him lead her.

Ji Yanting tightened his grip on Ling Xuemei’s hand, a happy smile spreading across his face.

Ling Yao saw the two of them come out hand in hand. She smiled faintly and looked away, continuing her exercise. This is good.

In the Ji family’s old mansion in Beijing, Old Master Ji had received news of Ji Yanting’s reunion with Ling Xuemei and his daughter.

He sat on the sofa, his face complex. He held the teacup in his hand tightly. The water in the cup had gone cold, but he hadn’t taken a single sip.

Butler Liu walked over at this time and said softly, “Master! There’s a call for you. It’s from Yanting.”

Old Master Ji nodded and stood up to walk to the phone. He picked up the receiver.

“Dad! I’ve found them. After Yaoyao finishes her college entrance exam, I’ll bring them back to Beijing. I hope you can accept them. Don’t stop us from being together anymore.

 I’ll only marry Xuemei in this life. I’ll never be separated from them again. If anyone dares to harm them, don’t blame me for being ruthless.

That includes you.” Ji Yanting’s voice was firm and resolute. This was his final warning to his father.

Old Master Ji sighed deeply, “I won’t interfere in your affairs anymore.”

He knew that his previous insistence might have been wrong. He shouldn’t have interfered too much in his son’s life, and he shouldn’t have tried to influence his decisions.

Now that his son had found the mother and daughter, he wouldn’t interfere anymore. After all, he wouldn’t live much longer.

Back then, he had strongly opposed his son bringing the mother and daughter back because he felt his son should go to the army and make a greater contribution to the country and the people.

 After all, his son was a rare military talent with outstanding abilities and talent.

 He should be on the battlefield, using his talents, not being tied down by family affairs.

Later, his son lived up to his expectations.

So, he wanted his son to achieve greater things and go further. He wanted a wife who could help him, not a clinging vine like Ling Xuemei.

So, he arranged another marriage for his son, with Zhu Yuhu from the Zhu family.

His son was furious when he heard the news. Then, news came that his son was seriously injured and in a coma. At that time, he regretted it.

But he had already made an engagement with the Zhu family. The Zhu family and the Ji family were evenly matched.

 If he rashly broke off the engagement, the Zhu family would surely make a big fuss about it.

So, he had been waiting for the Zhu family to break off the engagement.

Unexpectedly, not only did the Zhu family not break off the engagement, but Zhu Yuhu also went to take care of Yanting from time to time.

Zhu Yuhu even told him that she would be Yanting’s in life and in death.

He was deeply moved, so the engagement continued to this day.

As for the mother and daughter, he had them move away from their original village. First, he didn’t want his son to find them.

Second, he didn’t want the Zhu family to know about their existence. He knew the Zhu family’s temperament.

They couldn’t tolerate any sand in their eyes. If they knew about the mother and daughter’s existence, the mother and daughter might be in danger.

He didn’t like the mother and daughter, but after all, the child’s blood flowed through the Ji family. He didn’t want anything to happen to her.

Now that Yanting had reunited with the mother and daughter, with his abilities, he could protect them. He no longer had to worry about the Zhu family harming them.

He sighed deeply. It was time to break off the engagement between the Ji family and the Zhu family.

“Old Liu, prepare some gifts. We’re going to the Zhu family.” Since it was his mistake, he should be the one to solve it.

When Mr. Zhu heard that Old Master Ji had arrived, a smile bloomed on his face like a flower.

He immediately greeted him with a smile, “Old Brother Ji, what brings you here today? Welcome! Welcome! Please come in!”

Although Ji Yanting was injured, the Ji family hadn’t declined because of it. Instead, they had flourished under the leadership of Ji Yanting’s three adopted sons.

Ji Yanting’s three adopted sons were all outstanding individuals with great talent. Under their leadership, the Ji family had also prospered.

If he had known they were so capable, he should have had his son adopt those three children.

“I’m here about Yanting and Yuhu’s engagement.”

“I know. Yanting’s leg has healed. I was just thinking about discussing their marriage with you in a couple of days.

The two kids are not young anymore. It’s time for them to get married.” Fortunately, when Ji Yanting was injured and in a coma, he insisted on not breaking off the engagement.

Old Master Ji smiled awkwardly, “Actually, I’m here to break off the engagement with the Zhu family. It’s the Ji family’s fault. You can name any conditions.”

Mr. Zhu slammed his hand on the table, glaring at Old Master Ji. His eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

He pointed at Old Master Ji, his finger trembling, his voice filled with uncontrollable anger, “What did you say? You want to break off the engagement?

Our Yuhu has been waiting for Ji Yanting for so many years. Now you tell me you want to break off the engagement?”

Old Master Ji sighed helplessly. His face was filled with apology and helplessness.

He looked at Mr. Zhu, his eyes filled with a hint of guilt, “Mr. Zhu, calm down first. I know it’s our Ji family’s fault.

But you can’t force a square peg into a round hole.

 For so many years, Yanting and Yuhu haven’t been together. If they were forced to be together, they wouldn’t be happy.

I know Yuhu has waited for Yanting for many years. I will compensate Yuhu.”

“No! I don’t agree to breaking off the engagement. If you break off the engagement, what will people think of our Yuhu?” Mr. Zhu’s voice was like a roaring lion.

Old Master Ji sighed helplessly. He was filled with guilt and helplessness. He knew he had wronged the Zhu family and Yuhu.

He stood up and bowed deeply to Mr. Zhu, “Mr. Zhu, I’m the one who wronged the Zhu family. If the Zhu family needs any help in the future, just ask.”

Mr. Zhu narrowed his eyes and pondered. He had long known that Ji Yanting had married while he was in the countryside, and he also knew that he had a daughter.

 He had previously sent people to try to eliminate the mother and daughter, but Old Master Ji had protected them too well. His people couldn’t find them, so they escaped.

“Old Master Ji, I can’t agree to this yet. I need to discuss it with them.” Mr. Zhu said. He was secretly calculating.

 This matter involved the family’s interests. He needed to handle it carefully and get the most out of it.