The handsome guy next door loves to flirt.

Yun Shu was somewhat reluctant, but staying at home would only make her sad and upset, so she thought it best to go out for some fresh air. Later, she went to a bar with Xu Ruo, and Xu Ya came along too.

Xu Ya had always heard that Xu Ruo owned a bar, but after arriving, she realized that Xu Ruo didn't seem so useless after all. Upon closer inspection of the bar, she found that Xu Ruo was actually quite good at business. There aren't many people like her who are so free every day.

On the other side, Xiao Mingkun hurriedly drove home, and upon arriving home, he met the woman his parents had arranged for him to marry—Chen Manyun—in his living room.

"Ah Kun! You're back! Come on! This is Manyun, she's living with us now." Liu Yufen was overjoyed to see her son return home and quickly introduced Chen Manyun to him.

Upon hearing this, Mingkun frowned deeply. He looked at the woman before him; she didn't seem flustered at suddenly seeing him, remaining calm and composed. Her features weren't exceptionally beautiful, and she wasn't tall, at most around 1.6 meters, making her appear quite petite. Compared to Yun Shu, this girl was at best of average looks, but she had a pleasant appearance. No wonder his parents approved of her and arranged the engagement so quickly. However, no matter how good this girl was, he felt she couldn't compare to his Yun Shu.

"Dad, Mom, how could you arrange my marriage without my consent? What era are we living in?! You still arrange marriages? Dad, you're the village chief, aren't you afraid people will laugh at you if word gets out?" Mingkun was furious and wanted to vent his anger.

"Ah Kun! Mom thinks you're almost thirty. In our village, people your age already have children who are in school. Your parents want to have a grandson soon. Manyun is your sister-in-law's younger sister. She's sensible, we know her well, and she's a college graduate. She's a good match for you. Your parents want to bring you two together. Manyun! Ah Kun just came back and hasn't met you or spent much time with you before, so that's why we're acting this way. You two will get to know each other better as you spend more time together." Liu Yufen ignored her son's dissatisfied tone. If this dragged on any longer, she didn't know when she would be able to hold her grandson, and there was also that woman Yun Shu watching her like a hawk.

Mingkun rubbed his forehead, barely managing to hold back his curses. "Mom, I don't agree. I already have someone I like, and even if it's not Yunshu, I won't marry Chen Manyun." He then turned to Manyun and said, "I'm sorry, but my parents got engaged to you without my consent. I already have a girlfriend, and we're doing great... Just pretend this engagement never happened!" He wanted to be clear from the start to avoid dragging things out and causing more trouble.

"Ah Kun, you can't treat Manyun like that! Manyun is such a good girl! I only want Manyun as my daughter-in-law, I don't want anyone else!" Liu Yufen said angrily.

"Mom, I'm the one looking for a wife to spend my life with, not to spend my life with you. Have you considered my feelings when you do this?" Xiao Mingkun was usually very calm, but when it came to marriage, he changed his usual compromising attitude towards his mother.

"Mom knows you haven't let go of Yunshu yet. Let me tell you, Yunshu will never marry into our Xiao family. I don't want that woman as my daughter-in-law." She finished speaking and became very emotional, her face turning red.

Seeing that her condition was not right, Mingkun's father, Xiao Shaomin, quickly scolded her, "Akun, that's enough! Look how angry you've made your mother! This matter is decided!"

"Dad, Mom! You've disappointed me so much!" Mingkun sighed heavily after saying this. He knew he couldn't continue talking, otherwise his mother's illness would flare up again.

At this moment, Manyun walked up to him and pleaded softly, "Brother Kun, can we talk? I... have something to say."

Seeing Manyun's apologetic request, Mingkun knew that the girl wasn't to blame; it was his parents who had acted recklessly. She was unaware of the situation and quite innocent, so he nodded and went outside.

When Manyun saw that he had agreed, her brows relaxed a little, and she immediately followed him.

Xiao Shaomin said to Liu Yufen, "Alright, don't be angry anymore. I think Manyun will soften our Akun sooner or later. Although Manyun is not as pretty as Yunshu, she is gentle and kind-hearted. Akun will fall for her sooner or later."

After listening, Liu Yufen sighed, "Let's hope so! It's not that we want to force him and Yunshu apart; they'll divorce sooner or later if they get married, so it's better if they don't get together now. Look at how badly Jiajia's father hurt Minmin. Minmin is divorced now and doesn't dare to remarry. It's been three years, and she won't even go on blind dates. I'm really afraid she'll be alone forever, with no one to help or take care of her. It's such a tragedy!"

Shaking her head sadly, Liu Yufen took a sip of water, and her emotions slowly calmed down. She stared blankly at the doorway. She hoped that Manyun could change her son's mind and that he would live a good life with Manyun from now on.

Outside the courtyard, Mingkun lit a cigarette and started smoking, waiting for Chen Manyun to speak.

Manyun looked at Mingkun, who now appeared cold and imposing. She had actually seen him before. That year, when her sister gave birth, she came to the village for the baby's one-month celebration. She saw him, then a soldier, visiting his family. She was only 18 then, her feelings budding and innocent. She watched him from afar in the crowd, drinking heavily with others, so striking and bold, and from then on, she held him in her heart. A while ago, she saw him in the distance at an amusement park in the city with a woman and two children. Thinking he was getting married, she sadly gave up the idea of ​​marrying him.

Just a few days ago, when her sister asked her if she wanted to marry Mingkun, she learned that he wasn't married yet, and in her ecstasy, she immediately agreed. But overhearing Mingkun's conversation with her parents just now made her very sad. It turns out he has a woman he likes. Could it be the woman she saw with him before? It turns out his parents secretly kept the engagement a secret from him. Her joy over the past two days felt like she had fallen into an ice cave.

"Brother Kun, I...I'm so sorry. I've met you before. When my sister and my aunt and uncle were discussing marriage, I agreed. I didn't know you already had a girl you liked..." she stammered, trying to explain.

"No need to apologize. In the end, it was our family that hurt you. My parents acted rashly, and I apologize to you on their behalf. It's just that I really have a girlfriend, and we've already reached the point of discussing marriage. We won't break up. Although my parents don't agree now, I think it's ultimately my life, and I should decide for myself!" He said domineeringly and directly. Even his parents couldn't interfere with his life's most important matter. Otherwise, he wouldn't have waited until he met Yun Shu. He might have been married and even had children a few years earlier.