CHAPTER 167: CHAPTER 167: IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT FOR ME

Leng Ziqing led Wei Hanzhang and Wu Taotao inside.

Yazi frowned, unsure whether to first alert Lady Leng.

At this moment, Zhan Hanjue arrived.

Leng Linglong saw Zhan Hanjue and immediately approached happily, "Hanjue, you’re here."

Zhan Hanjue nodded indifferently.

Leng Linglong pouted, reaching out to hook Zhan Hanjue’s arm.

However, Zhan Hanjue evaded her.

"Hanjue, why are you avoiding me?" Leng Linglong said sadly.

Zhan Hanjue said coldly, "Linglong, about the engagement, I didn’t stop Grandma from announcing it publicly, that was my mistake. I apologize to you for this, and I will clarify publicly soon that I am not engaged to you."

Leng Linglong: "..."

"Hanjue, what do you mean?" Leng Linglong asked, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Linglong, I’m sorry, but the previously announced engagement is invalid." Zhan Hanjue apologized again.

Leng Linglong cried out loud, covering her face and running away.

Zhan Hanjue gave Jin Yingzi a look.

Jin Yingzi nodded and immediately chased after her.

Zhan Hanjue was about to walk inside when Ye Ningwan arrived with Tingyu and Wangyue.

Yazi, having seen Ye Ningwan before, showed a surprised expression.

Ye Ningwan had Tingyu present an invitation.

Yazi saw that it was an invitation returned to the Xie Family and was once again shocked.

Zhan Hanjue looked at Ye Ningwan tenderly.

Ye Ningwan winked at him and entered with Tingyu and Wangyue.

Zhan Hanjue followed them inside.

Inside, a small commotion had already erupted.

Lady Leng was in the side hall, discussing the engagement with the Zhang Family of three when Leng Ziqing led Wu Taotao inside.

"Ziqing, who is this young lady?"

Lady Leng froze for a moment, then coldly asked with a sharp look.

"Mom, this is Wu Taotao, the girl I love." Leng Ziqing, holding Wu Taotao’s hand, introduced her to Lady Leng.

Lady Leng’s eyes grew cold, and her face instantly turned icy.

The Zhang Family sat idly by.

Especially Zhang Meimei, who, after reacting, was angry and indignant, shouting at her mother, "Mom, you saw it, he wants to break off the engagement with me. I wanted to see Mrs. Leng the other day, and you wouldn’t let me, saying he didn’t have the guts. Look at it now!"

Feng Qi’s expression was also unpleasant.

The other day, her daughter had complained to her, saying that Leng Ziqing was messing around with another girl, and she angrily slapped the girl.

Leng Ziqing had dared to be angry with her and threatened to break the engagement.

However, Feng Qi didn’t believe Leng Ziqing had the guts and comforted her daughter, saying it was only an angry outburst.

She warned her not to look for Mrs. Leng.

Otherwise, once it escalated, it would be difficult to resolve.

She also said she shouldn’t have hit Leng Ziqing’s classmate in front of him.

That made him lose face; no wonder he was angry.

But she didn’t expect Leng Ziqing would actually dare to say he liked someone else today.

And right in front of them, it was too much.

"Changxin, we’ve been friends for many years, what does your son mean by this? Not respecting our family?"

Feng Qi angrily asked of Mrs. Leng.

Zhang Wenchi stayed calm, saying to his wife and daughter firmly, "Let’s leave this matter for the Leng Family to handle themselves."

Lady Leng immediately said, "Mayor Zhang, please wait. I can handle this matter right now."

With that, she walked up to Wu Taotao, speaking harshly, "I don’t care how you seduced my son, but the daughter-in-law of the Leng Family can only be Meimei. Who are your parents? Let them come see me."

Wu Taotao’s face flushed red at Mrs. Leng’s words.

About to speak, Leng Ziqing spoke first.

"Mom, her name is Wu Taotao, I like her. She didn’t seduce me; I liked her first. It was love at first sight for me." Leng Ziqing said with determination.

Mrs. Leng’s face turned livid with anger.

She raised her hand and slapped Leng Ziqing hard on the face.

"You ungrateful child."

"Ziqing."

As Leng Ziqing was struck and staggered, Wu Taotao quickly supported him.

"Auntie, my parents are from the countryside, so it might not be convenient for them to come. But I’m truly in love with Ziqing. I know you look down on me, but I will prove to you that I am the right person for him."

"Prove? How will you prove it to me? Someone, get this girl out of here."

"Mom, if you drive her away, I’ll leave too." Leng Ziqing said.

"Fine, if you’re so capable, get out with her. Leng Ziqing, do you think you are anything without the Leng Family?"

Lady Leng’s face darkened with anger as she called for someone to escort Wu Taotao out.

The bodyguards grabbed Wu Taotao’s arm, pulling her to escort her out.

Just as they pulled her to the side hall, Zhan Hanjue and Ye Ningwan happened to walk in.

Ye Ningwan saw the scene and immediately said to Wangyue, "Wangyue, go help your sister Wu."

Sure enough, this girl sneaked out here without telling her.

Wangyue nodded and strode over, kicking and punching the two bodyguards to let Wu Taotao go.

"Sister Taotao, are you okay?"

"Wangyue? I’m okay."

Wu Taotao said in surprise, then shook her head.

Blushing, she couldn’t bring herself to face Ye Ningwan.

Having promised her before, sneaking over here again left her ashamed.

"Taotao."

Leng Ziqing followed after her.

Lady Leng and the others quickly caught up.

Leng Ziqing held Wu Taotao’s shoulders and asked with concern, "Taotao, are you alright?"

Wu Taotao shook her head.

Lady Leng, angered to the point of turning pale, pointed at the bodyguards and ordered, "What are you doing just standing there? Separate them now."

Wangyue stood with her hands on her hips, defiantly looking at the bodyguards she just fought off.

Even though she was just a little girl.

But she wasn’t a simple little girl.

The two bodyguards hesitated.

Leng Ziqing was also furious, yelling, "Mother, what do you want from me? To be your puppet for life?"

His voice was loud enough for everyone to hear.

Lady Leng’s face turned blue and white with anger.

She had made this birthday banquet so grand to pave a path for him.

Yet he was completely oblivious to her intentions.

And now, he was even blaming her.

At this moment, Yazi rushed in.

Seeing the scene, how could anything remain unclear?

Immediately, she awkwardly smiled and told the guests, "I’m sorry, there’s a bit of a situation here. Please follow me to the adjacent hall, everything is ready over there."

These kinds of banquets usually have backup plans.

Yet this time, it was indeed needed.

The guests weren’t fools.

Seeing the situation, they quickly understood what was happening.

Although everyone had a gossipy side.

The desire for gossip burned like a roaring fire.

But witnessing the Leng Family’s joke, they dared not stay and watch.

So, they all left in a sensible manner.

Soon, the grand banquet hall only had the remaining few standing off.

Ye Ningwan certainly wouldn’t leave, how could she let Wu Taotao face this alone?

Zhan Hanjue wouldn’t leave either, not with Ye Ningwan here; how could he?

Only then did Lady Leng notice Ye Ningwan, frowning in questioning disbelief, "Why are you here too?"