The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 95: The Decision of the Bais and the Wus

The next morning, Bai Xueling returned from Tianhai to the Bais in Capital City. This time, she was determined to have her grandfather, Bai Hongfang, annul the marriage arrangement, her heart burning with anger towards Ye Chenfeng!

However, she did not disclose the relationship between Ye Chenfeng and Zhao Wanting, fearing that it would hurt her dear friend Zhao Wanting. She had no choice but to resort to a tantrum, crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide at home.

You must know that Bai Xueling used to be a very obedient child in the Bais. Her marriage to Ye Chenfeng was based on mutual benefits. Even though Ye Chenfeng was a prodigal son in the past, he was at least a normal person. But since Ye Chenfeng turned foolish, Elder Bai was also dissatisfied with the marriage arrangement set years ago.

Now, the Yes were solely relying on the old patriarch of the family. What if one day he passes away, who will hold up the Yes? Wouldn’t his most beloved granddaughter suffer by being with Ye Chenfeng? freēwēbnovel.com

Even if Bai Xueling hadn’t brought it up, Bai Hongfang was already considering doing so. After all, as people who had held high positions for a long time, their vision was far-reaching, not just fixated on immediate benefits.

Elder Bai was already sixty-eight this year, but his body was still remarkably robust! His sharp eyes looked at his wronged granddaughter and said, "Enough, Xueling, you’ve made your point. I know that marrying you to Ye Chenfeng is unfair to you, so today I will put my old face on the line."

Bai Xueling was a woman who understood the bigger picture; if her good friend Zhao Wanting hadn’t fallen for Ye Chenfeng, she wouldn’t have caused such a scene upon returning to the Bais.

Yet when she heard the old man finally relent, she didn’t know whether to feel happy or lost. Unexpectedly, she felt a sour sensation.

No one in the Bais opposed Elder Bai’s decision. They had long disapproved of the marriage. On the surface, the Yes were still a top-tier family in Capital City, but who could carry the mantle after the old patriarch? Ye Chenfeng was good for nothing even before his nervous condition, let alone after. Sooner or later, the Yes would fade from the ranks of the great families.

Bai Xueling did not reveal the changes she had seen in Ye Chenfeng at Tianhai. She couldn’t bear to think about him, much less mention his name. She wished she could kick Ye Chenfeng a few times to vent her frustration.

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When Bai Hongfang arrived at the Yes’ grand hall, it so happened that the patriarch of the Wus, Wu Anguo, had also just come for a visit.

"Old Bai, what wind has blown you here today?" Wu Anguo greeted Bai Hongfang.

Today, Bai Hongfang had come to call off the engagement, and being the party at fault, he spoke amiably, "I have some matters to discuss with Zhenhong today."

Ye Zhenhong’s brow furrowed and then relaxed as he rose from the sofa, asking with a smile, "Hongfang, we are to be future in-laws! What’s the matter? Just speak your mind!"

Was Ye Zhenhong a fool? Under normal circumstances, Bai Hongfang barely visited the Yes. His sudden visit today must be for something important. The first thing the old patriarch of the Yes thought of was the engagement between his grandson, Ye Chenfeng, and the Bais’ girl, Bai Xueling.

"Zhenhong, the thing is, my girl is determined this time; she’s crying, making scenes, and threatening suicide at home! About the engagement between your Chenfeng and our Xueling..."

Bai Hongfang looked at Ye Zhenhong, trying to put it as diplomatically as possible. Everyone was sensible; there was no need for too much clarity, which could make matters awkward for both parties.

Even so, Ye Zhenhong’s face already displayed a shade of indignation. What about his grandson, Ye Chenfeng, wasn’t good enough for the Bai family girl? Ye Dongjian, Ye Chenfeng’s uncle, had told Elder Ye all about the Strong Soldier Training Camp, which had kept the Elder in a great mood recently, knowing that the Yes had a successor.

Wu Anguo, who was standing by, also discerned the underlying message in Bai Hongfang’s words. A cunning smile crept across his lips as he shouted inwardly, "Heaven is truly aiding me, truly aiding me!"

Wu Anguo had long regarded Ye Chenfeng as his future grandson-in-law and was worried about how to resolve the marriage agreement between Ye Chenfeng and Bai Xueling. And just like that, what he was thinking about came true.

Without hesitation, he said, "Zhenhong, just listen to them and have Chenfeng and the Bai family girl annul the engagement."

Ye Zhenhong, being in the heat of his anger, heard his old friend Wu Anguo not only refuse to take his side but also speak up for Bai Hongfang, fueling his anger even more.

Bai Hongfang, too, looked at the grinning Wu Anguo with perplexity. Usually, Wu Anguo loved to contradict him, so what was different today?

However, what Wu Anguo said next nearly choked both Ye Zhenhong and Bai Hongfang with their own spit. Wu Anguo said earnestly, "Zhenhong, my Xiaofei and Chenfeng have been in love with each other for a long time. Now that the Yes and the Bais are annulling the marriage agreement, I would actually like to set up an agreement with the Yes."

This time, Ye Zhenhong finally understood what Wu Anguo was up to. He knew that Wu Anguo was very pleased with Ye Chenfeng, but he had not anticipated him harboring such intentions.

Bai Hongfang, not understanding the situation, was as confused as a monk who couldn’t find his head. Wasn’t Ye Chenfeng a fool with panic disorder? Even with the close relationship between the Wus and the Yes, Wu Anguo wouldn’t push his granddaughter into a fire pit, would he? But for the moment, Bai Hongfang couldn’t grasp the main point, and he had a feeling that coming to the Yes to call off the engagement was a mistake.

Ye Zhenhong sighed deeply, but his expression remained very serious as he said to Bai Hongfang, "Fine, the marriage agreement between the Yes and the Bais is officially annulled from today, but Bai Hongfang, there will come a day when you’ll regret this."

Wu Anguo inwardly nodded in agreement, thinking, "If Elder Bai knew about Chenfeng’s capabilities, he would probably regret it so much he’d be green with envy. However, I really should thank him. Now Chenfeng will securely become my granddaughter’s husband."

Bai Hongfang’s wrinkled face showed regret, and without dwelling much on Ye Zhenhong’s words, he uttered a few apologetic phrases and then left the Bai residence hastily, fearing that after today, the relationship between the Yes and the Bais would become extremely strained.

However, only a small part of Bai Hongfang’s heart was filled with regret. After all, Ye Chenfeng was a good-for-nothing with panic disorder. Such a grand-son-in-law was better off not being involved, so as not to delay Bai Xueling’s happiness, and more importantly, he would be no help to the Bais in the future.

"An Guo, aren’t you clever! Planning so far ahead, even plotting with my grandson?" Ye Zhenhong said half-jokingly and half-seriously after Bai Hongfang left.

Not to be outdone, Wu Anguo retorted, "Zhenhong, you’re the one who’s clever! Having such a wonderful grandson and not keeping him as my grandson-in-law? I came to the Yes today intending to talk to you about Chenfeng."