Due to the dim lighting in the forest, it was significantly brighter in the direction that Lin Jiage had come from, so Shi Yao was unable to see his expression clearly just now.
However, being this close, under the dim lighting from the nearby streetlamp, she found that his complexion was awful.
Didnât he invite her out to discuss the cancelation of their engagement?
He should be happy that he can be with Belle QinâŚ
Unable to comprehend the situation, Shi Yaoâs frown deepened.
It was also clear that Lin Jiageâs patience had worn thin, and before Shi Yao could reply, he had already spoken once more with the same biting tone, âDoing one thing in front of me and another behind my back, you sure are a scheming person!â
One thing in front of him? Another behind his back? Scheming?
What in the world is he talking about?
Shi Yao was completely confused by the situation, and there was a slightly dazed tone to her words, âWhat do you mean? I donât think I know what youâre talking aboutâŚâ
âDonât know what Iâm talking about?â As if provoked by Shi Yaoâs words, Lin Jiage sneered coldly, âDonât bother trying that on me, you should know very well what Iâm talking about! On one hand, you message me asking to cancel our engagement, but on the other, you go to my grandfather behind my back to complain about me. Iâve never seen anyone as shameless as you!â
It was indeed true that sheâd messaged him about the cancelation, but complaining to Grandpa Lin behind his back⌠She hadnât met Grandpa Lin since the Spring Festival, so when would she have the opportunity to complain about Lin Jiage to Grandpa Lin behind his back?
âAre you misunderstanding something here? I havenât met Grandpa Lin recently so how could I possibly complain to him?!â
âStill feigning ignorance? Grandfather told me that you went to him with tears in your eyes, saying that I wanted to cancel the engagement!â
That afternoon, Lin Jiage was playing basketball when he suddenly received a call urging him to return home. Yet, as soon as he stepped through the doors, his grandfather had thrown a teacup at him before he could even say a single word. Afterward, he was forced to go through a humbling dressing-down. As these memories emerged in his mind once more, he felt his fury intensifying.
âIf you didnât want to cancel the engagement, then you shouldnât have sent me that message in the first place. Is there really a point to living such a fake life?
âOr was it intentional? Were you trying to catch my attention, playing hard to get?
âLet me tell you this right here and right now! There are many women who have tried that on me, but youâre the only one whoâs left me feeling so utterly disgusted!â
As Lin Jiageâs words became increasingly overboard, Shi Yao was reminded of the day she entered into the Lin Familyâs grand old residence six years ago. Grandpa Lin had pointed to the humbly-dressed her and turned to the resplendently-dressed him and said, â Jiage, allow Grandfather to formally introduce you to your fiancĂŠe, Shi Yao. â
Back then, he was only fifteen, and there was still a hint of youth in between his delicate brows.
Back then, he was so pretty that she likened him to the dolls she had seen in the display cabinet, and she couldnât help but feel fond of him.
Back then, her entire attention was on him.
But his reaction right after Grandpa Lin introduced her had hurt her deeply.
As if looking at a repulsive piece of trash, he turned to Grandpa Lin and yelled indignantly, â I donât want to! Such an ugly, dirty, and shabby-looking girl, I donât want such a fiancĂŠe! â
Of course, as soon as the words left his mouth, Grandpa Lin immediately taught him a lesson.
Grandpa Lin had spent his life in the military, so his blows were particularly heavy. Yet, under such a harsh beating, Lin Jiage hadnât let out a single sound.
In the middle of the beating, he had shot her a glance which she could still remember even to this day.
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