Chapter 5 Meeting And Conflict

• This was her second visit to the Jiang family in many years. The first time was when Lin Xin was seriously ill, and she had no choice but to seek help from Jiang Zhentao. However, his current wife, Zhao Jiao, kicked her out.
• Servants were already waiting at the door. As soon as Jiang Weiyang got out of the car, they approached and led her inside.
• Upon entering the living room, she noticed that besides Jiang Zhentao and his wife, there was also a man with a cold and stern appearance, emitting an aura that kept people at a distance.
• The man had profound facial features, perfectly proportioned. His sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, along with his slightly pursed thin lips, exuded an unwelcoming coldness. At this moment, he lazily sat on the sofa, casually glancing at her as if appraising a commodity.
• Jiang Weiyang curiously sized up the man for a moment before walking up to Jiang Zhentao.
• "Xue Shao, this is Yangyang. Yangyang, come and meet Xue Shao," Zhao Jiao forced a smile and pushed Jiang Weiyang towards Xue Silu.
• Jiang Weiyang stumbled a bit from the push, furrowing her eyebrows slightly. She now understood the man's identity.
• Xue Silu's disgust was almost impossible to hide on his face.
• Jiang Weiyang had rushed over from the hospital and didn't even have time to change her clothes. She was wearing a cheap roadside stall outfit, but she was beautiful, with delicate features. Her plain face was devoid of makeup, yet still captivating.
• "Hello, Mr. Xue," Jiang Weiyang stood straight, politely and distantly greeting him.
• She had heard the name Xue Silu countless times, but this was their first meeting. He was indeed intimidating, as she had imagined. He seemed like he could explode and attack at any moment.
• Jiang Weiyang discreetly took two steps back, maintaining a safe distance from him.
• Xue Silu's coldness deepened in his eyes. "Mr. Jiang, Mrs. Jiang, would you mind giving me some time alone with Miss Jiang?"
• His voice was clear and pleasant, but it carried a chilling intent.
• Feeling the pressure, Jiang Zhentao quickly stood up with Zhao Jiao and bid farewell, leaving the space to Jiang Weiyang. As they left, Jiang Zhentao glared at Jiang Weiyang, warning her to be careful with her words.
• Jiang Weiyang found a seat opposite Xue Silu and placed her hands neatly on her knees.
• "How much money would it take for you to willingly propose canceling the engagement?" Xue Silu leaned back, assuming a confident posture as he looked at Jiang Weiyang, convinced that she would agree.
• Jiang Weiyang's reputation as the young miss of the Jiang family had long been tarnished. Xue Silu would never marry a woman like her.
• When Jiang Weiyang had approached earlier, he had clearly seen the faint kiss marks on her neck. It was obvious to anyone that she had done something last night when she came back.
• Xue Silu made no effort to hide his dislike and disgust towards Jiang Weiyang.
• Jiang Weiyang frowned slightly, but her tone was resolute. "I will not cancel the engagement."
• Xue Silu's disgust for her reached its peak in an instant. "Hmph, it seems you want more."
• The Jiang family had made many sacrifices to secure a connection with the prestigious Xue family.
• Xue Silu immediately lost interest in continuing the conversation with Jiang Weiyang. He stood up from the sofa, preparing to leave.
• Jiang Weiyang knew that the man in front of her despised her and didn't even want to look at her. But she needed this marriage to save Lin Xin and ensure a better future for her. She had to seize this opportunity.
• "I know Mr. Xue dislikes me, and to be honest, I don't like Mr. Xue either. I have no control over this marriage, and I have no intention of canceling it before marrying you. I can promise that I will never disturb Mr. Xue after we get married, and two years later, I will unconditionally agree to a divorce without taking a penny from your Xue family. I hope Mr. Xue can give me this chance." Jiang Weiyang hurriedly stood up as Xue Silu was about to leave, fearing that he would use some means to invalidate the marriage.
• Unexpectedly, she stood up too quickly and tripped over her right foot with her left foot. Her body was already exhausted from last night's ordeal, and her feet were weak. As a result, just as she finished speaking, she lunged towards Xue Silu and pushed him back onto the sofa.
• Jiang Weiyang's face changed, and she tried to get up with her hands on the sofa. But she caught a glimpse of the man beneath her, his face turning red with burning anger in his eyes.
• Jiang Weiyang's heart skipped a beat, and the next moment, the man forcefully pushed her away, causing her to crash heavily into the coffee table behind her. Her lower back was in intense pain, causing her to groan.
• "Hehe, Miss Jiang, are you so impatient even in broad daylight?" Xue Silu's temples throbbed vigorously as he looked at Jiang Weiyang with an extremely sharp gaze, almost solidifying his disgust.
• This woman is just shameless!
• What infuriated Xue Silu even more was that when this damn woman threw herself at him, he didn't feel the usual disgust.
• This uncontrollable emotion made Xue Silu even angrier.
• Jiang Weiyang rubbed her lower back and silently stood up, suppressing all her emotions. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
• "Hehe, playing hard to get? Does Miss Jiang think this works on me, like it does on other men?" Xue Silu sneered coldly, his eyes filled with disdain and contempt.
• Jiang Weiyang pursed her lips, without explaining, and lowered her head, staring at her own toes.
• Her appearance only made Xue Silu angrier, almost unable to contain his rage.
• Not wanting to look at this woman any longer, Xue Silu stood up and walked towards the door.
• Jiang Weiyang hurriedly followed, watching as Xue Silu opened the car door parked outside, ready to leave. She quickly blocked the closing door and anxiously asked, "Does the marriage still count? Mr. Xue, please give me a chance, I..."
• She couldn't let this marriage be cancelled. If Jiang Zhentao's temper was ruined by her, he would definitely not spare Lin Xin. With Lin Xin's weak personality, she wouldn't be able to survive.
• Although Jiang Weiyang sometimes hated her mother's weakness and incompetence, she still cared for her and didn't want to see anything happen to her. After all, she was the closest person to her in this world.
• Xue Silu stared fixedly at the woman in front of him, seeing the slight urgency on her pale face.
• Xue Silu thought that Jiang Weiyang was intentionally putting on a show for him, judging by the inexpensive clothes she was wearing today.
• "If you're so desperate to get married and have no fear of death, then I suppose I can give you this opportunity. Please get into the car," Xue Silu said through clenched teeth.