Chapter 4: The Stolen Fiancé

Therefore, even if only to ensure his company’s business continued to flourish, he could not possibly dissolve the engagement now!

Fu Chen quickly arranged his remaining work and drove straight home. However, upon returning to the old family estate, only his grandfather was waiting for him.

"Grandfather, where is Grandfather Jing?" Fu Chen frowned, a sense of foreboding stirring within him.

"Hmph! The engagement has already been dissolved, and they have already left!" Elder Fu wore an expression of profound disappointment in his grandson.

Fu Chen’s face darkened, and he fell into a heavy silence.

"Look at you! You’ve had this cold face since you were a child; only Jing Yunluo never minded it. And you? You insisted on messing around with that Su Wanwan. Well, now look—she won't marry you! Sigh! That child, Yunluo, she’s such a wonderful girl... I had truly hoped she would become my granddaughter-in-law."

Elder Fu’s tone was filled with regret. He glanced at his grandson, who could only stand there like a fool, and couldn't help but roll his eyes and shake his head. "Forget it, forget it. A brat like you isn't worthy of her anyway."

Elder Fu stood up from the sofa and headed toward his room, muttering as he walked, "I must prepare a dowry for Yunluo when she gets married!"

Fu Chen said nothing, but his gaze involuntarily fell upon the jade pendant resting on the coffee table. He walked over and grasped it in his palm. It felt as though it still held the warmth of Jing Yunluo...

Fu Chen had never truly believed that Jing Yunluo would actually dissolve the engagement, so he had no plan for how to win her back. For a moment, he recalled her words: once the engagement was broken, it would be difficult for him to ever become engaged to her again.

If this had happened in the past, he certainly wouldn't have cared, nor would he have believed she would refuse to re-engage him. But after witnessing the changes in her over the past few days, he realized that getting back together would likely be no simple task. Yet, the series of large and small successes he had enjoyed recently had left him somewhat addicted...

While strategy, management, leadership, and courage are vital in the business world, even the most formidable businessman occasionally requires a bit of luck. And Jing Yunluo happened to be that very luck.

After pondering for a long time, Fu Chen took the jade pendant and set out to find her.

At the gates of the Jing family estate:

"Mr. Fu, I am truly sorry. My master has given instructions that you should not come again. You no longer have any relationship with our young miss, and it is improper for you to keep meeting her."

The speaker was the Jing family’s butler, surnamed Zhang. He was a friend the elder Mr. Jing had known since his youth. When Butler Zhang’s mother was critically ill, it was Elder Jing’s help that saved her; otherwise, he might have lost her in his twenties. From that day on, he had remained by Elder Jing’s side and eventually became the butler of the Jing estate.

Fu Chen naturally understood Butler Zhang’s standing in the family, so he maintained a respectful demeanor. "Grandpa Zhang, I only wish to see Jing Yunluo. There has been a misunderstanding, and once I explain it, I will naturally apologize to Grandfather Jing."

Butler Zhang remained unmoved. "Mr. Fu, our young miss is not at home. Today is the day our second young master returns to the country; she is likely at the airport."

Fu Chen bowed to him. "Thank you, Grandpa Zhang!"

He turned and ran to his car, heading straight for the airport. On the way, he had his people look into the second uncle’s itinerary, so he knew exactly where to find her.

"Jing Yunluo!"

"Mr. Fu?"

Jing Yunluo was startled, then quickly realized why he had appeared there.

[My Lady, Fu Chen has come looking for you! It seems your charm is truly irresistible!]

[Stay calm. He is only here for the good luck I bring.]

Jing Yunluo was clear-headed; she did not mistake his arrival for genuine affection. [Fu Chen, the game has only just begun!]

The system heard her inner thoughts and couldn't help but shiver. It appeared that she was about to play her trump card.

No one knew that although Jing Yunluo belonged to the Koi clan, she was a half-breed; her mother was a nine-tailed fox. This was the reason she had been looked down upon by the denizens of the Divine Realm, for in that world, the nine-tailed fox was a species held in contempt. Thus, she could be a koi that bestowed blessings and brought good fortune, but she could also be a nine-tailed fox capable of enchanting the hearts of men. The system already knew what awaited Fu Chen.

"Jing Yunluo, I went to your home earlier, and Grandpa Zhang said you weren't there." Fu Chen did not mention the engagement, merely stating he had been looking for her.

Jing Yunluo looked into his eyes, failing to see even a hint of genuine affection. She felt a brief flash of disappointment, but she quickly let it go. Very well—if this task were easy, they wouldn't have needed to send her.

"My second uncle is returning home today. My grandfather’s health has just improved, so it’s inconvenient for him to come to the airport; that is why I am here alone." She maintained a polite, perfectly measured smile, yet Fu Chen could still sense a trace of distance. This only made him feel more anxious.

"I..." Just as Fu Chen was about to bring up the engagement, a voice rang out.

"Luoluo!"

A man sat in a wheelchair, pushed by a woman toward them.

"Second Uncle!"

Jing Yunluo’s eyes lit up instantly. She rushed over and knelt on one knee beside him. "Second Uncle, you’re finally back!" She looked at him with great emotion; after all, he was one of her only two remaining relatives in this world.

"Luoluo has grown up. I’m sorry; for all these years, I never came back." Her uncle felt a deep sense of guilt. He had never been able to overcome the hurdle in his own heart; every time he looked at his legs, he felt his life was meaningless. If not for Wanwan staying by his side these past few years, he doubted he would have had the courage to go on.

"It’s alright, I understand. But... Second Uncle, aren't you going to introduce me to this beautiful lady?" Jing Yunluo looked at the woman behind him.

"Hello, I am Yang Wan, I am your second uncle’s..."

"Friend."

Before Yang Wan could finish, she was interrupted by Jing Yan’s single word. Yang Wan’s expression froze for a split second before she quickly adjusted it, giving Jing Yunluo a strained smile. "Yes, a friend."

Jing Yunluo sensed the underlying tension, but as they were in a public place, she decided to wait until they were home. "Mr. Fu, I have family matters to attend to today. If you have anything to say, let’s discuss it tomorrow."

"Very well, I will come to pick you up tomorrow."

Jing Yunluo had arranged for a specialized vehicle to assist with her uncle’s wheelchair. She knew that Jing Yan was sensitive about his legs, which was why he had cut Yang Wan off. Therefore, the most urgent task now was to find a way to heal his injuries.