Chapter 1: Canceling the Engagement
"What marriage contract? Ah, Miss An, that was nothing more than a joke. How could you take it seriously?"
Lin Shiping, head of the Lin Family, regarded the young woman before him with an enigmatic smile. "Judging by your attire, life must not be easy for you, right? How about this: you leave the token, and I’ll give you ten thousand yuan. Consider it thanks for your affection for our Lin Shang all these years."
An Yan frowned, a hint of coldness flashing in her clear eyes. With a flick of her wrist, she revealed the engagement token.
It was a grotesque Stone Carving, palm-sized, its face bearing a striking resemblance to Lin Shang.
"Let Lin Shang come out and speak to me!"
Lin Shang was her fiancé. A few days ago, he had sent her an invitation, stating that today was their engagement. She had taken a two-day train journey to get here, only for this old man at the door to refuse her entry.
"What do you want him to say? Young lady, don’t be so shameless. Ten thousand yuan is a considerable sum. Take it and leave quickly!"
Lin Shiping’s face hardened.
An Yan stepped back, avoiding the money he tried to thrust at her, and insisted stubbornly, "Call Lin Shang out!"
Lin Shiping scoffed, and just as he was about to lose his temper, he heard Lin Shang’s voice.
"An Yan, I have never liked you!"