CHAPTER 633: CHAPTER 550: SHOULD WE LET HIM IN?

Even if Jin Yichen doesn’t have strong feelings for that girl, their long acquaintance and certain emotional bond can’t be denied.

And that girl clearly has intentions toward Jin Yichen. A person so prone to sudden changes truly makes people angry.

Moreover, what their daughter has learned clearly indicates that Jin Yichen still trusts that girl quite a lot!

"Daughter! If you’ve made up your mind, then I’ll call Jin Jiachao. But what I want to say is, it’d be best if you and Jin Yichen can have a calm talk and clear things up, to avoid any future misunderstandings!"

She actually wanted to persuade her further, but seeing Mr. Leng’s dark expression, she didn’t dare to say more.

At this moment, she was quite dissatisfied with Jin Yichen. Clearly, he’s already someone’s fiancé, so how could he be so oblivious to his standing and attend banquets with another girl?

If people familiar with the connection between the two families learn about this, what would they think?

Leng Ning nodded affirmatively, "I will, Mom! Since I’ve decided not to get engaged, once you’ve settled this, just get ready to depart. I’ll be fine, don’t worry about me!"

Mrs. Leng sighed, "It’s nothing for us! You say not to worry, but how is that possible? Sigh! We’ll handle it your way. In matters of marriage, ultimately, your happiness matters most!"

She simply couldn’t force her daughter into something against her will. This was her own precious daughter, and all she wished for was her happiness.

"Thank you, Mom!" Sourness welled up in Leng Ning’s heart. She bit her lip and endured it, making sure her emotions didn’t show.

Mrs. Leng gave her a deep look, then glanced upstairs, sighing silently in her heart.

Why was her daughter’s road to romance so fraught with difficulties? She originally thought Jin Yichen was a good match, suitable in every aspect for her daughter.

But now things had escalated to this point!

She truly wondered if her daughter’s fate in love was destined to be so troubled. She thought to herself that she should find a fortune teller in the coming days.

The last time she visited Master Liao Kong at Wutai Mountain, she could only ask about one person. She asked about Leng Mochen, which led to mention of Li Si and Buding.

Seeing the situation now, perhaps she should have asked about Leng Ning too!

By the time Li Si accompanied Leng Mochen downstairs dressed in outdoor clothing, Leng Ning had already finished her conversation with them. The family of three was playing with Buding together.

Seeing that Leng Mochen was heading out, both Mrs. Leng and Mr. Leng had their own errands to attend to—Mr. Leng had a meeting to attend, and Mrs. Leng was going to meet with Jin Jiachao to discuss the cancellation of the engagement.

They all left together, leaving only Leng Ning and Li Si in the house.

Leng Ning finally let her smile fade and lowered her head. "Sister-in-law! Why does my heart hurt so much?"

"Leng Ning! You’re only canceling the engagement. You’re not planning to break up with him, are you?"

"But I’m so disappointed in him!"

"Leng Ning! You’re only canceling the engagement. You’re not planning to break up with him, are you?" Li Si placed a comforting hand on her shoulder as she spoke.

Leng Ning said bitterly, "But I’m really so disappointed in him! I always felt he had unusual feelings for Yin Xuan, and now it turns out I wasn’t mistaken!"

Last night, his explanations were so feeble, prompting her to argue before storming off.

Jin Yichen chased after her, and she ended up yelling at him.

"Don’t dwell on it! But if you still feel like continuing the relationship, at least wait and see how he handles things!"

That was all Li Si could say.

As the two discussed Jin Yichen, the doorbell rang, and the housekeeper announced Jin Yichen was at the door.

Li Si looked at Leng Ning. "Do you want to let him in?"

Leng Ning’s face showed nothing but indecision. "Sister-in-law, do you think I should meet him?"

She wanted to see him but feared disappointment once they met.

"You already know the answer in your heart, don’t you?" Li Si had long seen through Leng Ning’s feelings for Jin Yichen. How could she possibly sever ties over just one incident?

"Then let him in," she said.

Li Si promptly took Buding and Xiao Guai elsewhere to give the two of them some privacy.

When Jin Yichen entered, Leng Ning froze for a moment. In just one night, he looked utterly disheveled, with messy hair, bloodshot eyes, and the beginnings of stubble on his chin.

He was still wearing the same clothes from the previous day—his shirt wrinkled beyond recognition.

Jin Yichen spoke urgently, "Xiao Ning! Please listen to me..."

Leng Ning responded coolly, "Have a seat. I let you in only to inform you that I’ve already spoken to my mom, asking her to tell your father that our engagement is canceled."

Jin Yichen couldn’t believe his ears. "Leng Ning! What are you saying? Are you really canceling our engagement over a misunderstanding from yesterday?"

Yesterday, his explanation had failed to appease Leng Ning. Then, Yin Xuan called, claiming her mother was responsible, which only exacerbated the misunderstanding.

Leng Ning stormed off, and he tried to hold her back. In the end, he refrained from being forceful and chose to follow her in a taxi.

He tracked her all the way to Li Si’s house, finally feeling relieved but deciding to wait for her to come out so he could explain properly.

However, even by midnight, she hadn’t emerged. Angry at himself, he chose to stay the night in the car.

When he woke up in the morning, he spotted the Leng family’s car parked outside.

Feeling guilty since all the misunderstandings stemmed from his actions, he didn’t dare ring the doorbell until Leng Ning’s parents left.

Leng Ning saw the changes in his expression, the redness in his eyes, and felt an unwilling pang of sympathy. Softening her tone, she said, "How can I proceed with the engagement if our issues remain unresolved? What if Yin Xuan pulls something like this again someday—what am I supposed to do then?

Do you mean to say it’s always her mother meddling? How ridiculous does that sound?"

Unable to sleep, she had mulled over everything. Yin Xuan’s expressions at the time, followed by her fabricated excuse, were utterly absurd.

Why would Yin Xuan’s mother send her such a message? Fine, let’s say it truly was her mother—but then, her mother must have sensed something.

And that was just one possibility. What if the message sender was Yin Xuan herself?

What was the content of that message? Pure and blatant provocation, wasn’t it?

Jin Yichen licked his dry lips and said, "Xiao Ning! I admit I made mistakes when it comes to Yin Xuan! I didn’t realize her intentions early enough! But I swear to you, my heart belongs to you alone! If I had feelings for her, why would I wait all these years to come to my senses?

Your anger is completely justified! But an engagement isn’t something trivial—it’s not something you can cancel impulsively! Even a criminal gets to appeal their sentence, doesn’t he?"

"Fine! I’ll give you the chance! Speak. I’m listening." Leng Ning felt a bit of her anger dissipating. Maybe, with time, her initial fury had subsided. Seeing him in such a miserable state, she could guess some things even without him saying them.

Jin Yichen could easily tell she was softening. Taking the opportunity, he said in a weakened tone, "Xiao Ning! I waited outside all night last night! I haven’t eaten anything since then! Can you let me have something to eat first before we talk?"

Leng Ning sized him up and bit her lip before replying sternly, "Go wash up in the bathroom first, and I’ll ask Aunt Zhang to prepare some food for you. Let me be clear—this doesn’t mean I’ve forgiven you! I’m only pitying you, understand?"

Hearing that he had waited all night outside, her heart softened unbidden.

Sigh, let him eat first before continuing.

"Understood! Thank you!" Jin Yichen gave a bitter smile, thinking that if he’d known it’d end up like this, he wouldn’t have agreed to anything—even if Yin Xuan begged him in tears.

Honestly, what a messy situation this had become! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)