The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family

"What do you want, then? Stop beating around the bush with me!" Shen Songming glared at the man who seemed so full of himself despite his ordinary looks, wanting to smash his face in. With his damn ugly mug, he dared to covet Pei Qin!?

"Since Young Master Shen is so straightforward, I’ll cut to the chase!" Zhao Junchao also sat down, poured Shen Songming a cup of tea, and began, "I’ve met Pei Qin many times and the depth of my affection for her..."

Shen Songming gave a cold laugh, "Continue."

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"But I also know that love can’t be forced. My deep affection is sure to lose to Young Master Shen. With you around, she would never agree to marry me! This marriage arrangement was made by the Old Pei’s House, so she probably resents it deep down, whether I am sincere or not, no matter how much I’ve sacrificed for her." Zhao Junchao said with a sigh.

Shen Songming forced a smile, holding back his anger, "You should have professed your feelings to Pei Qin with that speech!" His own confession had earned him a beating.

Zhao Junchao looked at him and sighed, "I had hoped to secure the engagement first and then, after I passed my examinations with flying colors, I would marry her in grand style. But now, my uncle has been suspended from his position without cause, and my own prospects have suffered as a result. My hopes for official recognition are dashed."

"So?" Shen Songming asked with a sneer.