Chapter 27

“So, Auntie, did you come today specifically to ask if you truly want to marry Li Cheng?”

Shen Yun’s gaze remained gentle. Even with such a serious question, she did not put any pressure on Ye Yao.

Instead, Ye Yao was surprised. She studied her with a probing look.

The rumors about her and Li Yukun had been spreading like wildfire in the compound these past two days. There was no way Shen Yun wouldn’t know.

So even if she came to interrogate her, cause a scene, or demand to annul the engagement, Ye Yao could understand. But she never expected her to ask such a question in such a calm manner.

Zhang Qiufeng’s heart clenched immediately, her palms sweating nervously.

No matter how Ye Yao answered, it wouldn’t end well.

“Yaoyao is still young. She… she doesn’t think that deeply. It was just a moment of impulse…”

At that moment, Ye Yao reached out and pressed her mother’s hand, giving her a reassuring look before turning back to Shen Yun.

“Auntie Shen, my mom rarely meets strangers, so she’s just nervous. What she means is that I’m young and never thought much about these things before.

But since I voluntarily went to your house, it means I agree to this marriage.

After all, marrying into the Li family is something many families could only dream of.”

Ye Yao didn’t hold back. She honestly admitted that she wanted this marriage not because Li Cheng was exceptional, but because of the Li family’s status.

Shen Yun frowned slightly. She initially thought that if the rumors were true, her question would give Ye Yao a chance to reconsider.

But she didn’t expect this response.

“So, you admit that you have no feelings for Li Cheng. I’m not a stubborn person. If you have someone you like, we won’t force you into this marriage, even if there is an engagement.

Your Uncle Li and I have even discussed adopting you as our goddaughter, so we can arrange a proper and respectable marriage for you.”

She made her words clear, expressing the Li family’s stance.

But to her disappointment, even after hearing this, Ye Yao’s expression remained unchanged. In contrast, Zhang Qiufeng visibly let out a sigh of relief and subconsciously looked at Ye Yao.

“Yaoyao, your Auntie Shen has said so much. You…”

“Mom, Auntie Shen is just being polite. Besides, I don’t have anyone I like.”

Before Zhang Qiufeng could finish, Ye Yao directly cut her off.

Zhang Qiufeng’s face showed shock. She couldn’t understand what was going through Ye Yao’s mind.

This was such a good opportunity!

Didn’t she have deep feelings for Li Yukun?

Between Li Cheng and Li Yukun, Zhang Qiufeng would much rather her daughter marry Li Yukun.

Shen Yun watched the mother and daughter’s “interaction,” her gaze flickering. While Ye Yao’s words were flawless, Zhang Qiufeng’s reaction revealed a lot.

“Auntie Shen, I know why you suddenly came over to say all this, and I’d like to explain myself.”

Ye Yao took the initiative, shifting from a passive to an active stance. It was getting late, and if she didn’t leave soon, she’d be delayed.

Shen Yun nodded. Naturally, she wanted to hear her explanation.

“There have been a lot of rumors in the compound these past two days, but none of them are true. I do know people outside the compound, but they are just friends.

I am well aware that I have an engagement with the Li family, so I would never do anything inappropriate.”

Ye Yao’s words were firm and confident.

For the first time, cracks appeared in Shen Yun’s composed expression.

If this girl was truly as she claimed, how could things have escalated to this point?