The room was silent for a few seconds. Everyone’s gaze fell on Shen Nanxing. He smiled nonchalantly, “Since that’s the case, then let’s break off the engagement.” The video he had taken earlier probably wouldn’t be useful anymore. The thought of soon being able to call off his engagement with Fu Chengyu made him feel a sense of joy.

Hearing this, Fu Zhiyuan gave a barely noticeable smile, “Alright, I understand.”

Fu Chengyu felt a sharp pain in his chest as he saw Shen Nanxing dismissively propose breaking the engagement, as if he were nothing in his eyes. He couldn’t help but ask, “Nanxing, are you really going to break off the engagement with me?”

Shen Nanxing saw his expression of being struck and unable to accept it. A trace of mockery flashed in his eyes. “What else would I do? I don’t care what your relationship with Lin Bai is, and I don’t want to know. Just stay out of my sight from now on, and don’t provoke me!”

Fu Chengyu lowered his head, his fists clenched as if restraining his emotions, his voice hoarse, “Fine!”

However, deep down, Fu Chengyu felt extremely unwilling. Why was he the one being blamed?

Seeing him agree, Shen Nanxing didn’t say anything else. Even if this event hadn’t happened, he was going to break off the engagement anyway; it was just a matter of time. He walked back to Shen Chuanqiong’s side, “Brother, let’s go home.”

Shen Chuanqiong thought he was just pretending to be strong to hide his sadness, so he comforted him by patting his head, “Alright.”

Su Chen had come to watch the drama unfold but didn’t expect things to turn out so dramatically. He looked at Shen Nanxing with concern, “Nanxing, are you alright?”

Shen Nanxing, confused, responded, “I’m fine.” This whole situation had been expected, and he didn’t understand why everyone thought he’d be sad. He didn’t even like Fu Chengyu!

Su Chen assumed he was just pretending to be strong, so he didn’t press further, but his gaze on him grew even more pitying.

…

In the Shen family study, Shen Chuanqiong was seriously telling Shen Father about what happened tonight.

Father Shen was furious after hearing it, “That Fu Chengyu! How dare he be so arrogant, bullying our good boy! I’ll go to the Fu family tomorrow and give him a good beating!”

“Dad, what’s the point of saying that now?” Shen Chuanqiong frowned, continuing, “Remember to return the ‘Bvlgari Blue Diamond’ when we break off the engagement tomorrow.”

Father Shen was interrupted, and with a cold snort, he said, “You don’t need to tell me that! Of course, we’re returning it!”

The Bvlgari Blue Diamond is an 11.16-carat teardrop-shaped vivid blue diamond, which was carefully chosen by Fu Chengyu’s grandmother to present to Shen Nanxing as a symbol of the importance of the marriage between the two families.

November 16th is Shen Nanxing’s birthday. Shen Chuanqiong paused for a moment and then continued, “I’ll go with you tomorrow. Let’s not tell Mom about this yet.”

Shen Father nodded and asked worriedly, “Is Guaibao alright now?”

Shen Chuanqiong shook his head, “He’s fine. Guaibao was the one who proposed the break-up. At first, I thought he would be sad, but to my surprise, he was actually happy, saying that he could finally end the engagement.”

“That’s good, that’s good.”

Meanwhile, the atmosphere at the Fu family was especially heavy. Except for Fu Zhiyuan, everyone else was furious and shocked. Fu Grandfather never imagined that his usually well-behaved grandson would do such a thing. Not only had he learned to keep a mistress, but he also ended up at the police station. After Fu Grandfather gave Fu Chengyu a scolding, Fu Chengyu stubbornly refused to admit he was dating Lin Bai. He insisted that their relationship was just an accident. This made Fu Grandfather so angry that he had to take several heart pills.

Seeing that Fu Chengyu still didn’t realize the gravity of the situation, Grandfather Fu shouted sternly, “Kneel! If you don’t admit your mistake today, you won’t be able to get up!”

Bai Mengqi, seeing her son still facing punishment, felt a little heartbroken. She wanted to speak up for him but was intimidated into silence by Fu Zhiyuan’s cold glare.

Fu Chengyu was a bit rebellious in his heart, but still, he knelt obediently. He gritted his teeth and tried to justify himself again, “Grandpa, it really was just an accident. I was also the victim.”

“Shut up!” Grandfather Fu snapped. “So many people saw it with their own eyes, and you’re still making excuses. Think about how you’re going to explain this to your grandmother!”

Fu Chengyu trembled at the coldness Fu Zhiyuan emanated and stammered, “Uncle, I…”

Fu Zhiyuan glared at him with disgust, “Shut up!” It was all his fault. He was on the verge of losing Star Bao’s favor because of this!

At that moment, Fu Ningjin, who had been silent, sighed and said, “Dad, it’s come to this. The marriage with the Shen family is over. After all, it’s our Fu family’s fault. I’ll speak to Mom about it.”

Hearing this, Grandfather Fu’s anger grew even more intense. “You still have the nerve to speak? Just look at what you’ve taught your son! You didn’t teach him anything useful, but at least he learned how to indulge in pleasures and keep a mistress! Unbelievable…”

Fu Ningjin, annoyed, raised his eyebrows, “Dad, then what do you suggest we do? Whether the Fu family wants it or not, the marriage will be called off. Do you think the Shen family will let this slide?” Shen Nanxing is very important to the Shen family, so how could they allow their son to be wronged like this? How come Dad doesn’t see something so obvious?

Fu Ningjin rubbed his forehead, feeling mentally exhausted.

For a while, the hall was eerily quiet.

Fu Zhiyuan’s expression was indifferent, and he spoke coldly, “I’ll handle the annulment of the engagement.”

Grandfather Fu looked at him with approval and solemnly declared, “Alright, then the annulment will be handled by Zhiyuan.”

He stood up and, looking at Fu Chengyu with disappointment, said, “You stay kneeling tonight!”

With that, he left the room, supported by the butler.

Fu Zhiyuan excused himself and left the Fu family residence.

The remaining three members of the family were still in the living room. Fu Ningjin didn’t think it was a big deal.

However, Bai Mengqi, upon hearing that the annulment was final, poked Fu Chengyu’s head and cried out, “How could you be so foolish!”

Fu Chengyu turned his head away, impatiently saying, “Mom, what are you doing!”

Bai Mengqi was furious at his lack of sense, “I think you haven’t been beaten enough! What’s wrong with this marriage? What are you dissatisfied with? Do you even realize what you’ve lost?”

Fu Chengyu harshly interrupted her, “Mom!”

“What do you want me to do? Go and shamelessly beg the Shen family for forgiveness?” Bai Mengqi was so angered by his words that tears streamed down her face. “Chengyu, you are so inconsiderate!”

Fu Ningjin, irritated, interrupted them, “Enough, enough! You’re crying all the time, can you just be quiet for once?”

Bai Mengqi glared at him, furious. “I should be quiet? Fu Ningjin, you coward, all you do is take out your anger on us. Are you even a man? If you weren’t so obsessed with your art, always glued to that broken piano of yours, and closed off from the world, would we have to live like this in the Fu family?”

Fu Ningjin muttered, “I can’t be bothered with you!” and left the room.

Bai Mengqi, seeing this, grew even angrier and shouted, “Fu Ningjin, come back here!”

Fu Chengyu was already used to their arguments. “Mom, you go upstairs first. Don’t worry about me.”