Sighing softly, Wang Sijing said indifferently, "Let’s go."

Zhou Chenghang squinted and smiled, reaching out to hold her hand, wanting to appear closer.

Wang Sijing stepped onto the stone steps, ignoring him, and walked directly past him, heading into the hall.

Zhou Chenghang was stunned for a moment, this damned woman still had such a personality!

’As proud as you are now, later I’ll make you even wilder!’ Zhou Chenghang muttered silently as he watched her back.

Of course, he was a hypocrite in front of others, such thoughts were kept to himself, impossible to say aloud in such a setting.

Zhou Chenghang quickened his pace to keep in step with his so-called fiancée; as a man, since he couldn’t hold her hand, at least he couldn’t be walking behind her, right?

Inside the antique-style hall, the air was filled with the scent of premium incense. Mr. Wang and Wang Ping sat at the tea table, along with a middle-aged man in a suit. The three talked and laughed, the atmosphere harmoniously like a family.

Wang Shi had been in charge of this marriage arrangement before he fell gravely ill, but now, with his life uncertain, Wang Ping, her uncle, took charge of Sijing’s marriage. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Hello, ancestor, hello, uncle." Zhou Chenghang greeted with a smile.

Polite and courteous, there was indeed nothing to fault in his demeanor.

Wang Sijing nodded slightly at the middle-aged man and said, "Hello, uncle."

Compared to Zhou Chenghang, she appeared very cold, but saying hello was considered not bad.

Zhou Zhenghao, Zhou Chenghang’s father, current chairman of the Zhou Civilization. A profit-driven businessman, some compared him to a cunning fox, others to a sharp-eyed falcon, and others still to a ruthless tiger.

Zhou Zhenghao had weathered the business world for thirty years, almost never suffering major losses, smoothly turning Zhou Civilization into a well-known brand with strong influence, not only in Kanyue City but across the entire Celestial Dragon Continent.

Luck played a part, but mostly it was due to his strong abilities and ruthless tactics.

Zhou Zhenghao was in his early fifties but showed no signs of aging, instead having a charming mature man’s charisma. If he wasn’t handsome, how could he have a son like Zhou Chenghang?

Mr. Wang clearly approved of Zhou Chenghang, he smiled and said, "Hmm, we’re all family here, come sit."

Zhou Chenghang nodded with a smile, pulling Wang Sijing by the wrist to sit at the tea table.

Wang Sijing didn’t like being led by the hand, but she said nothing in front of the elders.

After sitting down, Wang Sijing noticed that everyone’s gaze was focused on the two of them, especially Zhou Zhenghao, the old fox, looking very satisfied.

Indeed, a commercial family able to ally with a martial arts family, and to elevate Zhou Civilization a tier, wouldn’t the old fox be happy?

"Sijing, you’ve just recovered, your wound has just healed, you should rest more, there’s a long road ahead, and no need to rush with your cultivation." Zhou Zhenghao said with a smile, while pouring tea for the young couple, showing the indulgence typical of an elder.

He was referring to the fatal wound on her neck, now covered by a scarf hiding the scar, outsiders couldn’t see the healing condition.

"Thank you, uncle." Wang Sijing said softly, "But cultivation is like rowing upstream, not progressing means regressing, not a single day of rest."

Despite being rebutted, Zhou Zhenghao showed no displeasure, instead chuckled, "Haha, working so diligently, it’s no wonder you’ve achieved so much at such a young age."

Zhou Zhenghao took a sip of tea, put the cup down, and with a smile, said, "However, marriage is also important, the wedding day is close, some preparations need to be made. Sijing, why don’t you go outside with Chenghang for a few days, take some wedding photos, choose a satisfactory wedding dress, how about that?"

Before Wang Sijing could answer, Wang Ping nodded with a smile and said, "Indeed, the wedding day has arrived, and we haven’t taken wedding photos or chosen a dress. If we don’t do it now, it’ll be too late."

Getting married is troublesome, especially for martial arts families laden with numerous traditions. But due to Wang Sijing’s personality, such matters were often dismissed, but some things can’t be avoided.

Actually, Zhou Chenghang had invited Wang Sijing several times regarding the wedding photos and dress, but she refused each time. So they called upon his father to visit the Wang Family residence.

Now with Mr. Wang presiding, they had no choice but to agree!

Suddenly, Wang Sijing stood up, bowed slightly to everyone at the table, clenched her fists, her face slightly red as she said, "Dear elders, and Chenghang, I must apologize. I don’t want to marry!"

This sudden declaration sent shockwaves around the table.

Especially Zhou Chenghang, his expression darkened considerably.

Rejecting the marriage after the engagement, it was a humiliation!

Zhou Zhenghao’s warm smile disappeared as his gaze sharpened. Though he didn’t possess the skill of even a low-level Martial Artist, he gave off a very dangerous vibe.

"What nonsense are you talking?!" Wang Ping shouted as he stood up from his chair, glaring at Wang Sijing, "The invitations are sent! The marriage is set, and now you say you won’t marry?"

Mr. Wang held the teacup, thoughtfully looking at Wang Sijing but didn’t say anything.

"Second Uncle, I have no other choice." Wang Sijing lowered her head, hiding her expression while speaking.

Her proud nature could disregard anyone but she must respect her elders!

"No choice? Explain how you have no choice?" Wang Ping asked coldly.

Wang Sijing raised her head again, her eyes meeting Wang Ping’s, "I still have a vendetta in my heart!"

Slam!

Wang Ping slapped the table, sternly scolding, "What kind of nonsense is this? You won’t marry until revenge is taken? This vendetta is not only yours, it’s the whole Wang Family’s!"

"Two months, give me two months, and I can kill him!"

"Two months?" Wang Ping smirked and laughed, "Even Man Laozu couldn’t defeat him, our Wang Family’s ten-plus Golden Core experts have no certainty, why would you succeed in two months? Sijing, this is not something to play around with, your talent is good I admit, but you must wait for the right opportunity, do you understand?"

"I understand," Wang Sijing nodded.

Wang Ping smiled, surprised that a few words seemed to persuade this stubborn girl.

Before his smile could spread, Wang Sijing continued, "Now the opportunity has arrived."

"...," Wang Ping really wanted to invoke family discipline, make this rebellious niece unable to get up. But he couldn’t bear to, she was his own niece after all.

With no other option, Wang Ping addressed Mr. Wang, "Ancestor, please advise her."

Unexpectedly, Mr. Wang waved his hand gently, "Let her go, delay the wedding by two months."