Chapter 172 - 110: Rivals Meet
"Of course, it’s true! Words once spoken by Xiao Song are like water that has been splashed out," Xiao Song could clearly see what she was plotting, "Doesn’t Seventeenth Miss just want me to cancel the marriage proposal? As long as you help Inspector Liu solve the case within five days, your request will naturally be no issue." Xiao Song did have some affection for Ran Yan, but the current situation was not suitable for taking a wife, and he didn’t like Ran Yan to the extent of feeling he must marry her at all cost. Then why drag an innocent wife to decline at his family’s door?
Moreover, it wasn’t Xiao Song who had sent people to propose. He had long been on guard against his grandmother keeping a card up her sleeve, so when he found out that his grandmother had sent four teams to propose, Xiao Song ordered his men to chase and block them. Unexpectedly, his grandmother allowed Shu Niang to bring the betrothal gifts personally. She had already sneaked into Suzhou surreptitiously and proposed on his behalf yesterday.
Xiao Song was already twenty-six this year, turning twenty-seven after the New Year. While other people’s sons were running all over the place, he didn’t even have a woman on his side. His grandmother was so anxious she couldn’t eat or sleep, and as soon as Shu Niang mentioned that Xiao Song seemed a bit different towards Miss Ran Shiqi, she immediately sent people to propose the marriage, not caring at all whether the family’s status was a good match!
Indeed, old ginger is spicier. This time, it was clear that Xiao Song had been outmaneuvered, but as things hadn’t reached their conclusion, regaining the initiative now wasn’t too late.
"I don’t believe you," Ran Yan said with one sentence, angering Xiao Song enough to feel like vomiting blood. His always perfect pretense was somewhat shattered.
He, Xiao Song, had never been such a gentleman! Although he had guessed the outcome, hearing Ran Yan say it outright still provoked a sour feeling in his heart.
Ran Yan, unaware of his thoughts, continued, "Unless, after we go to the Government Office, Inspector Liu testifies and we set up an oath document that you sign and seal."
Xiao Song’s face darkened, wondering when he had ever suffered such insult. Suppressing his rage, he said, "Believe it or not, it’s up to you, marrying you won’t be a loss to me either way."
"Sign or not, it’s up to you. In any case, marrying into your family is nothing but death to me; it’s not a big deal." With these words laid down, Ran Yan asked coldly, "Is it possible to release my maid now?"