Chapter 178: Who’s the One in Love?

Chapter 178: Who's the One in Love?

Pressed to the ground, Old Lady Lu glared at Su Youyue with eyes filled with hatred. From her expression, it was clear that she had no hope of retrieving her land deed.

Moreover, she knew she couldn't match this little wretch in a fight right now.

But how could she bear it? A mere girl who once danced at her fingertips now had the power to toy with the fate of her entire clan!

Aware that she couldn't overcome Su Youyue, yet unwilling to accept defeat, she suddenly noticed Xie Yuan and an idea struck her. She couldn't help but shout, "Sir Xie, did you see that? The Miss Su you're marrying is such a vicious woman. Are you still daring enough to take her home?"

Since Su Youyue dared to treat her family this way, she wouldn't let her have it easy either. She would ruin her good marriage prospects and see if she could still laugh!

Seeing this old hag's antics, Su Youyue couldn't help but want to laugh.

Did she really think that marriage was something so significant to her?

What she wanted was nothing less than the complete disintegration of the Lu family, each member suffering a fate worse than the last, unable to live or die, paying the price for her wrongful death in her previous life!

After her outburst, Old Lady Lu stared intently at Xie Yuan, hoping to see some disappointment in his eyes regarding Su Youyue.

The man's eyebrows arched slightly, his eyes like cold stars in a winter night. "I find her utterly delightful."

Hearing this, Su Youyue was taken aback. After regaining her composure, she couldn't resist looking at Xie Yuan.

He found her utterly delightful?

What was there about her that made him feel that way?

Could it be that the little kindness she showed him after her rebirth completely changed his perception of her...

Was that why he was so determined to marry her?

Su Youyue couldn't describe the feeling in her heart. While others saw her as a star of misfortune, treating her like a discarded rag, he declared her utterly delightful, disregarding her ominous reputation and requesting the Emperor's blessing for their union.

In her past life, if a man had been as resolute in his commitment to her, perhaps she would have been moved long ago, agreeing to marry him without hesitation.

The young girl's eyelashes fluttered repeatedly before finally settling. Looking at the man's back, her gaze seemed to melt away some of the barriers between them.

Old Lady Lu's eyes, old and bulging like bells, couldn't believe the response she received. How could any man find this little venomous woman utterly delightful!

But she didn't get an explanation. After Xie Yuan spoke, he coldly reprimanded her, "If I hear you insult her again, I'll cut out your tongue myself."

Terrified, Old Lady Lu instantly clamped her mouth shut. Just one look into this man's eyes was enough to make her feel fear, and she had no doubt that he truly intended to cut out her tongue.

Now she understood. This man was just as vicious as Su Youyue; they were a perfect match, destined to be together!

Hatred surged within her, but she didn't dare confront the two people before her.

"I have nothing more to say. Throw her out," Su Youyue said calmly, coming back to her senses.

Old Lady Lu would soon realize that this was only the beginning.

Several guards escorted Old Lady Lu through the Su residence's courtyard. Many servants saw her being carried out and began whispering among themselves.

"Isn't that Old Lady Lu? Why is she being carried out like that?"

"Don't you know? Our master has already given orders not to let the Lu family in. I guess she snuck in secretly. She must be here to mooch off us again. I heard things aren't going well for the Lu household these days!"

"Serves her right! In the past, wasn't the Lu family relying on our Su household for everything? They didn't show any gratitude and instead caused quite a stir with the old lady and master. They deserve to have a hard time!"

Old Lady Lu wanted to curse these people, but the guards moved too quickly. Before she could even start a verbal fight, she was swiftly brought to the entrance of the Su residence and thrown to the ground.

"Scram! Get lost!"

Thrown to the ground, Old Lady Lu winced in pain but could only dust herself off and spit towards the Su residence's gate.

"Pah, who wants to come here anyway!"

Frightened by the guards' intention to beat her up, she hastily ran away.

One of the guards then returned to report to Su Youyue.

After acknowledging the report, Su Youyue dismissed the guard and handed the box containing the land deed to Chun Ya. "Chun Ya, find a sturdy family, preferably one with many members who won't easily be bullied, and sell this land deed to them."

Just as Chun Ya was about to agree, Xie Yuan took the initiative to receive the box. "Let me handle this matter."

Seeing Sir Xie step forward, Chun Ya tactfully retreated a step. Although she knew her Miss didn't want to marry, in her mind, Xie Yuan was the future son-in-law, a certainty.

After a moment of consideration, Su Youyue agreed.

The people Xie Yuan knew were all capable individuals. There was no chance the Lu family would have another opportunity to cause trouble.

"Why did you come today?" Having settled the matter, she remembered to ask Xie Yuan.

Earlier, the man had arrived too suddenly, and he had overheard everything she said behind his back.

No, she needed to properly scold the servants guarding the entrance next time.

"Can't I visit you without a reason?" Xie Yuan countered.

Su Youyue was momentarily speechless but refused to admit defeat. "What's there to see in me?"

Xie Yuan smiled, gazing at her face without saying a word.

Chun Ya, understanding the situation, chimed in, "Miss is beautiful. Even I want to look at her more often."

Especially someone like Sir Xie, who liked Miss.

In fact, she felt that Miss and Sir Xie were quite a match, so she couldn't help but try to bring them closer together.

Xie Yuan cast a longer glance at Chun Ya, seemingly quite pleased. Seeing Su Youyue's face flush again, aware of her bashfulness, he pulled out a small paper bag from his sleeve: "Something you like to eat."

Su Youyue was slightly taken aback, subconsciously taking it into her hands. Upon opening it, she found it was a small bag of pear paste candy.

"When did I start liking pear paste candy?" She asked in puzzlement.

Xie Yuan's expression turned serious: "If you don't like it... never mind then."

As he spoke, he was about to take the candy back.

But Su Youyue suddenly remembered and couldn't help but mutter: "It's not that I like this pear paste candy, it's that you liked eating it when you were little, so I always carried some to give to you."

In truth, it wasn't just for the sake of feeding the little fatty; it was to coax him into playing along.

She would coax the little fatty to be her stepping stone when she wanted to climb high, or to keep watch when she wanted to steal a fruit...

In short, anything she didn't want to do could be handled by the little fatty with a piece of pear paste candy.

Recalling the amusing incidents of their childhood, Su Youyue felt her mood lighten considerably.

Xie Yuan lowered his eyes, as if remembering something. After a moment, he responded: "Mm, indeed, I got it wrong, it's me who likes it."

After saying that, he raised his gaze to look at Su Youyue again.

He didn't actually like eating any pear paste candy.

It was just that every time he saw her smilingly offering him the candy before coaxing him, he would eat it every time.

He merely...

wanted to see her smile.