Soon, the two of them walked into a study.
In the study, the elders of the Tang and Su families were sitting together discussing the arranged marriage.
After entering, they both greeted the elders one by one.
"Tang Yu, you've come at the right time. There's something we need to discuss with you."
"I just talked with your Uncle Su and the others, and we think you and Muyue are quite compatible. We plan to arrange your marriage. What do you think?"
A middle-aged man with a square face called out to Tang Yu - it was his father, Tang Gangcheng.
"I don't think it's suitable."
Tang Yu firmly refused.
Everyone in the room had strange expressions on their faces. Not suitable?
Everyone in Su Hang knew that this guy had been pursuing her for three whole years!
Tang Yu coughed and cleared his throat.
"Respected elders, there's a saying that goes 'forced melons aren't sweet.' I've been reflecting lately and realized that Muyue and I aren't really compatible personality-wise."
"Marriage is a lifelong commitment. The choice should be left to us to decide. Thank you for your concern about us."
After saying this, Tang Yu felt much better inside.
[Hehe, now I won't get beaten to death!]
The elders of both families were dumbfounded.
After everyone exchanged bewildered looks, Su Muyue's father, Su Chongshan, suddenly spoke up.
"Little Yu, uncle knows what you're thinking. Did Muyue force you to say this? Don't worry, uncle will handle this today."
"???"
Tang Yu was stunned.
Uncle, are you actually eager to see me beaten to death?
"No, Uncle Su, I really..."
Just as Tang Yu was about to explain, Su Chongshan waved his hand dismissively.
"No need to say more, uncle understands you!"
Then Su Chongshan turned to his daughter angrily.
"Muyue, tell me yourself, how has Tang Yu treated you these past few years?"
"He's shown you deep affection and taken care of you in every way. When you were hospitalized, he stayed by your side the entire time."
"In terms of conditions and looks, what does Tang Yu lack? Yet you force him to say such things. You're going to be the death of me!"
Su Muyue, who had just been sprayed with her father's saliva, was stunned.
What did he mean by she forced him?
This guy was actually overjoyed inside!
[Quick, talk back! What are you waiting for? Have a fight with your dad, let's work together to ruin this arrangement, then we can each go our own way. I can go have fun with eight or ten other girls.]
[If you don't speak up now, I'm really going to be in big trouble. Don't you want to elope with your dragon king Ye Chen?]
At the same time, the sarcastic inner voice rang out again.
Seeing Tang Yu winking at her.
Su Muyue suddenly became angry.
Bastard, kept talking about "your Ye Chen" - who did he think she was?
Why should she elope with a bodyguard? Who did he think he was?
And hearing this guy talk about finding eight or ten other girls made her even angrier.
You pursued me for three years, and now you change your heart so easily?
"Dad, I didn't make him say that. I support the marriage arrangement."
Su Muyue suddenly spoke up in her anger.
Su Chongshan, who had been furiously ranting, was stunned. He asked in surprise, "You're not lying?"
"No." Su Muyue shook her head.
Her face flushed slightly as she bit her lip and said,
"He has indeed been very good to me, and I've been moved by his sincerity. However, could we start with dating first?"
"Of course that's fine! You take things one step at a time, slowly."
Hearing this, Su Chongshan's face broke into a relieved smile.
So it wasn't that his daughter opposed the marriage; rather, it was Tang Yu who wanted to give up the arrangement because he was worried about pressuring their daughter.
What a thoughtful son-in-law.
The other elders in the room also started smiling, sharing the same thoughts as Su Chongshan.
Tang Yu, who had been smiling just moments ago, now looked worse than if he'd eaten dirt.
He walked up to Su Muyue and forced a smile worse than crying.
"Muyue, you don't need to force yourself like this. I understand how you feel."
Su Muyue gently bit her lip and said softly, "But my true feeling is that I want to start by dating first."
"Little Yu, Muyue is just a bit reserved and not good at expressing herself. Don't think she doesn't like you - girls are just shy."
Su Chongshan patted Tang Yu's shoulder encouragingly with a kindly smile.
Tang Yu's face twitched.
Meanwhile, Su Muyue heard a string of exasperated internal monologue:
[You're crazy!!! We agreed to break off the engagement together!!!]
[Who the hell wants to date you! You're supposed to follow the web novel plot! The dragon king's harem is your destiny!]
[Please, wake up and stop being delusional!]
Hearing these thoughts, Su Muyue's lips curled into a slight smile, her eyes twinkling with amusement.
Seeing him so frustrated, she found it quite entertaining.
He was much more interesting now than his previous fawning demeanor.
"Alright, since they've taken a liking to each other, we don't need to worry anymore. Let's go announce this news."
At this moment, Old Mr. Tang suddenly spoke up.
Everyone smiled and began leaving the study.
Tang Yu and Su Muyue walked at the back of the group.
Seeing the smile on her face, Tang Yu wanted to give her a military-style beating.
"Weren't we agreed on not going through with the marriage?"
He gritted through his teeth in a low voice.
"But I was moved by your sincerity." Su Muyue's smile grew even brighter.
This was the first time Tang Yu had seen her smile at him like this, leaving him momentarily dazed.
Then he reached out to feel Su Muyue's forehead, checking if she was burning with fever.
"If you're not feeling well, let's go to the hospital for a check-up. Marriage isn't child's play - you need to think this through carefully."
Tang Yu advised earnestly.
[Sister, if you're sick, get treatment right away. If you don't see a doctor now, I'll be seeing a forensic doctor later.]
"I'm fine, I've thought it through. Besides, we're not married yet."
Su Muyue said calmly.
"But I don't want this. Forced melons aren't sweet."
"It's fine as long as it quenches thirst."
Su Muyue's smile grew even more cheerful.
Seeing him so frustrated, she was delighted inside.
She looked at Tang Yu seriously and said, "Besides, you suddenly changed your attitude so much - is there a possibility that you've been diagnosed with a terminal illness and don't want to burden me?"
Tang Yu looked utterly desperate, at a loss for words.
This woman, why wasn't she following the plot?
[She must have water in her brain. Now she's really going to get me killed.]
[Ye Chen will definitely come make a scene later. I finally got to be a rich, handsome antagonist, and now I'm going to lose it all? Damn these web novel plots.]
As Tang Yu's complaints rang out again.
Su Muyue grew increasingly curious inside.
Would things really unfold as his inner voice suggested?
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