CHAPTER 181: CHAPTER 153: PITIFUL

He was very clear in his heart that the marriage with Jiang Wan was likely going to be called off.

Ever since Jiang Wan got accepted to the normal university in the provincial capital,

the attitude of Jiang Wan’s family towards him took a drastic turn from the previous warmth.

Now, whenever he visited their home, they would verbally attack him.

Their words, both overt and covert, were full of disdain, and during that time, they wanted to hasten the wedding.

After all, Fu Yu was considered late in marriage compared to the other young men in the village of the same age.

With each passing year, his age increased while his childhood playmates were already married and fathers.

He was the only one, engaged in a childhood betrothal, waiting year after year for Jiang Wan’s family’s approval.

Time had simply aged him.

Therefore, Fu Yu’s family kept urging to hasten the wedding.

Previously, Jiang Wan’s family always cited her schooling as a reason to delay the wedding.

Once Jiang Wan received her acceptance letter to the provincial normal university, whenever her family mentioned the marriage,

they no longer even bothered to hide their disdain.

They made it clear that to them, Fu Yu was just a peasant, even if he earned a lot, their daughter was a future college graduate.

After graduation, she would have limitless prospects.

Why waste time on someone like Fu Yu?

These words were directly said to Fu Yu by Jiang Wan’s family.

Their intention was for him to propose breaking off the engagement to avoid any embarrassment between the families.

If Fu Yu took the initiative, even if people in the village found out, no gossip would ensue.

It wouldn’t negatively impact their daughter’s reputation.

Clearly, Jiang Wan’s family was calculating their moves well.

Nowadays, Jiang Wan was like a precious gem in her family, as if the family’s fortunes were rising with her success.

Neighbors praised her for her good looks and intelligence.

After hearing these words, Fu Yu fell into long silence at Jiang Wan’s family home.

He thought for a moment, realizing that after Jiang Wan’s university admission, he felt unworthy of her.

Although they were betrothed from a young age, their interactions over the years were always respectful.

Honestly, Fu Yu had no romantic feelings for Jiang Wan, only bound by their childhood engagement, orchestrated by their elders.

Fu Yu knew Jiang Wan was his fiancée from childhood, feeling responsible for her, hence his carefulness towards her.

But even in that care, there was not the slightest trace of romantic affection.

This was something Fu Yu was acutely aware of.

In fact, for him, his feelings towards Jiang Wan were purely that of a sibling relationship.

It never developed into a romantic relationship.

Thus, regarding this marriage, Fu Yu always had a passive attitude.

It was Fu’s father and mother who valued the marriage, eager to match them together.

So, they repeatedly urged Fu Yu to ask Jiang Wan’s family when the wedding could be held.

When Fu Yu received a clear refusal, he was filled with hesitation.

He thought of his parents, who eagerly awaited his wedding and future.