The handsome guy next door loves to flirt.

"That's possible. It also shows that every wealthy family has some unknown or dirty secrets hidden inside. My grandmother was good to me when she was alive, and I was a little reluctant to part with those things, but she said she wanted to get rid of them, so I listened to her." Yun Shu sighed. There really aren't many wealthy families in Nancheng as clean as Aruo's family.

"Aruo, go to the restaurant later and check on Chen Xiaoman. Today, when she went there, remember not to let her go near the kitchen. Just have her help out in the lobby."

"Understood! I'm coming right now. Ashu, how's your foot today? Is it alright?" Xu Ruo was a little worried because Yun Shu's walking was still abnormal.

"It's nothing, it doesn't hurt much anymore. I'm going home this morning to pack some clothes to take back to my family. I'll be there these next few days to see if I can cancel the verbal engagement with the Sheng family. Ugh! Why do I have so many troubles..." She sighed, rubbing her forehead. Why do all these problems keep piling up?

"How about I take you home first?"

"No need, my foot only hurts a little when I walk today, I'll just take a taxi there."

"Alright then, be careful." Xu Ruo was still worried; Yun Shu had been having a lot of bad luck lately, and it really broke her heart. They were both born of the same parents, and compared to the other two in the Gu family, it was so unfair.

The two sisters, Gu Yunhuan and Gu Yunle, were born into a wealthy family. Yun Shu, who was also a child of that family, could only stay as an adopted daughter. Over the years, she lived a life worse than a servant. Fortunately, she has moved out and is now more free.

After finishing her meal, Yun Shu parted ways with Xu Ruo and went to her old neighborhood to pick up her clothes. It wasn't a holiday, so the neighborhood was quiet. However, when some people she didn't know well greeted her, they no longer called her "sister-in-law" but simply nodded and walked past.

Yun Shu was stunned for a moment before scoffing. It seemed that this Chen Manyun was no simple person. She had only been here a short time, yet the strangers in the community had been affected. Most of the people who were present yesterday knew the truth and would not treat her this way.

Actually, Chen Manyun went to buy breakfast early in the morning and introduced herself to everyone as Mingkun's fiancée. People who were not familiar with Yunshu thought that Yunshu was a mistress who ruined a good couple. They only greeted her because of Brother Kun.

Yun Shu went back and slowly climbed the stairs; the lack of an elevator made things a bit inconvenient.

As she approached the third floor, she encountered someone unexpected—Mingkun! This man was not at work at this time. She initially thought he was staying behind for Chen Manyun, but then it dawned on her that Xu Ya had said on the phone that morning that Mingkun had sent that woman to work. So why was he at home now?

The two just stared at each other until Mingkun gave in and came down to hug her, but Yunshu refused to let him.

"Are you still angry? You're so temperamental. Let's go! You won't answer my calls, so I can only wait for you at home!" Considering that Yun Shu wouldn't let him hug her, he could only take her hand and go up to her.

"Yunshu, my friend has found some leads, and we'll have the results tonight. Let's go to the hospital to confirm. This time, we'll definitely be able to convince my mom to cancel the engagement," Mingkun said as they walked.

When they reached Yun Shu's door, Yun Shu took out her key from her bag, and Ming Kun opened the door for her.

"Mingkun, let's talk!"

Yun Shu sat down, and Ming Kun went to pour her a glass of water.

"Mingkun, give us a week to handle our own affairs. Once these are settled, let's announce our marriage. I don't want a repeat of this. I don't want your mother to find another Li Manyun or Wang Manyun. You'll have to accommodate your mother, but I can't afford the trouble. I'm going back to the Guo family tonight. There are a few things I want to tell you. If you're angry, resentful, or want a divorce, I won't blame you!" Yun Shu poured out all the words she had been holding back. She had been feeling very uncomfortable these past two days if she hadn't spoken.

"I will not get a divorce. As for Chen Manyun's matter, I will definitely handle it properly. You have to believe me!" Mingkun said with unwavering determination. No matter what, he did not want to lose Yunshu.

Yun Shu smiled wryly and shook her head. "Let me finish what I have to say before you make a decision. I've told you before that my family situation is complicated... A while ago, my dad and grandpa said that they had already verbally arranged a marriage between me and the Sheng family when I was little. I'm going home this time to sort this out and tell them that I'm already married, so they can stop worrying about me and stop trying to marry me into a wealthy family to be a rich lady!"

"You're engaged... how is that even possible?" These words truly shocked Ming Kunlei.

"I don't want to lie to you about anything about myself. I only found out about my engagement to Sheng Huainan in the last two months. I really didn't know anything before we started dating. Gu Cheng and the others hadn't mentioned it before. Besides, I was young then, and it was just something the adults said casually. Who knew the Sheng family would take it seriously? Now, when Sheng Huainan comes back, they want to hold a wedding for me and him. This whole thing is my fault. If you think I'm too complicated, or the Gu family is disgusting, and your uncle even had my fortune told and said I have bad luck, and if you want a divorce, I won't be angry or hate you at all. If we still want to be together, let's each try to handle these messy things at home. It will be tough for both of us in the future. As for being together or getting a divorce, it's a choice between two options. I won't complain about whichever you choose. And if it's a divorce, I don't want anything." Yun Shu finished speaking and looked at Ming Kun solemnly.

She wanted to know if Mingkun showed any sign of regret when he heard she was getting engaged. She was, after all, a stubborn person; if she forced herself to be with him, they would both have to shoulder a lot of burdens. The job market was tough and competitive; the future would definitely be difficult. His parents also refused to approve of the marriage; she could only imagine the pressure Mingkun would face.

As soon as Yun Shu finished speaking, Ming Kun frowned slightly but quickly recovered and replied without hesitation, "There's no need to choose at all. I will always only want you! No matter how difficult it is, perhaps my fate was already sealed the moment I met you. I was destined to be with you for the rest of my life. We met once when you were still young. I have never forgotten that strong little girl who never shed a tear even when bullied by many older children."

“Mingkun…” Yun Shu didn’t expect Mingkun to make a decision so quickly, still true to his original intention, even though he knew that the two of them were currently facing difficulties.