Yun Ge was taken aback, "What did you say? An engagement cancellation?"

Dong Huiying rode forward, "Exactly, she went to the Qin family to break off the engagement and ended up making a fool of herself. It’s such a mix-up; she kept saying the Yan and Qin families were going to marry into each other, yet even Yixuan himself was kept in the dark about it."

Thinking of Yixuan, Dong Huiying laughed again.

"I wonder how things are going on his end. There are so many rumors in Dongcui City. I overheard some gossip while I was shopping the other day; it was truly dreadful. If he hadn’t said he wanted to handle it himself, I might have been tempted to step in."

Yun Ge clicked his tongue twice, then turned to Liu Yan and asked, "Liu Yan, you’ve always been by Purple chervil’s side. Tell me clearly, what on earth is going on?"

Liu Yan chortled but was unreserved in sharing what she knew.

Upon learning the details, Yun Ge was left speechless.

"Oh my! Could the entire city be full of fools? And whoever is behind these rumors, do they really think the Qin family is such a tasty morsel that everyone wants a bite of it?"

Dong Huiying chuckled, "The Qin family may not be everyone’s favorite, but that’s just our view. Others may not think the same as we do."

While Dong Huiying and the others were chatting happily, Li Luo, riding with Dong Huiying, felt secretly alarmed.

Because the underlying meaning and the casual attitude in their conversation made something clear to her.

How powerful could these people be?

When they mentioned the Yan family, they seemed indifferent about it, as if even Yan Xiyu was nothing more than a clown in their eyes.

And the Qin family, known dominators of Dongdi, at least on the surface, as wealthy as a nation. Yet, when these people spoke of the Qin family, they seemed entirely nonchalant.

Just then,

Li Luo heard Yun Ge say,

"Your Lao San’s Huizi Store is doing well. It may fall a bit short compared to the Qin family, but just by a line, even the Yan family can’t compare with him."

"Moreover, these families have been around for hundreds of years and are established powers. And as for Liang Shujun, even though I detest how he’s always lazing around you, I must admit, when it comes to business and amassing wealth, few in this world can match him."

"Hasn’t he achieved this scale in just two or three years? Just give him a bit more time, and it’s only a matter of time before he surpasses these major families in Dongdi."

Li Luo was stunned again.

Huizi Store?

Even though Li Luo, as a former servant of the Yan family, considered herself ignorant, she had heard of the famous Huizi Store.

It was well-known that the mysterious Owner behind the Huizi Store was a man called Third Master Liang, known for wearing red, an extraordinary man whose reputation was indeed widespread.

Li Luo’s face was numb, unsure of how to react anymore.

Suddenly, she raised her little face to look at Dong Huiying.

"Miss?"

Li Luo’s voice even trembled.

Dong Huiying raised her eyebrows, "What is it?"

Li Luo’s eyes turned red, but they shone with a brilliant light.

...

The group entered Dongcui City, and just before entering, Dong Huiying instructed Li Luo to wear a black cloak to cover her body and face, to avoid being recognized.

She carried a smile at the corner of her lips, thinking how incredibly interesting this all was,