I am Peerless Mad

Chapter 285 Driven by Profit, Heart Ripped Apart

After Jiang Wuming returned to the Land of Nin, Huangfu Weixia, as usual, sent him messages on Longxin every day, changing her style.

This made Jiang Wuming a little confused: Huangfu Weixia was about to get engaged, why was she still like this?

Although Jiang Wuming knew that Huangfu Weixia was enthusiastic, unrestrained, and straightforward, she was definitely not the kind of girl who would do things recklessly.

Despite his confusion, Jiang Wuming did not ask Huangfu Weixia, nor did he reply to her messages from time to time as he used to.

This made Huangfu Weixia very disappointed, and at the same time, she felt something was wrong, but no matter how hard she thought, she couldn't figure out the reason – Teacher Wuming, why did you suddenly become cold to me?

Huangfu Weixia did not hide what she disliked, nor did she like to get bogged down in pointless arguments.

Since she couldn't figure it out, she took the initiative to muster up the courage to ask Jiang Wuming: "Teacher Wuming, what's wrong with you? Why did you suddenly stop replying to my messages? Did I do something to upset you?"

This time, Jiang Wuming thought for a moment and replied to Huangfu Weixia: "Classmate Huangfu Weixia, frequent contact like this can easily be misunderstood. If there's no important matter, please don't send me messages."

*Pa!*

In the villa, Huangfu Weixia was so shocked by the only reply from Jiang Wuming in the past few days that her hand trembled, and her phone fell directly onto the table.

She picked up her phone, but stared blankly at the words on the screen, which were like knives piercing her heart. Her pretty face turned deathly pale!

For the entire night, Huangfu Weixia did not send any more messages to Jiang Wuming, nor did she sleep. She lay with her eyes open, staring at the ceiling until dawn.

That night, tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably, flowing into her mouth, filling her with bitterness.

The next morning, Huangfu Weixia forced herself to get up. Although she didn't look as exhausted as an ordinary person who had stayed up all night, her mood was very low, listless, and completely lacking her usual enthusiasm and boldness.

Huangfu Qing keenly noticed the change in his daughter. At breakfast, he sat opposite Huangfu Weixia and asked caringly, "Daughter, you don't look well. Did you not sleep well last night?"

"Mm."

Huangfu Weixia nodded subconsciously.

"Is something bothering you?" Huangfu Qing continued to ask.

"No, I'm fine," Huangfu Weixia shook her head.

"Daughter, I wanted to tell you something. If you're not in a good mood, we can talk about it later," Huangfu Qing said, feigning difficulty.

"It's okay, Dad, go ahead," Huangfu Weixia said, lowering her head and stirring the congee in her bowl with her chopsticks.

"Before you returned from the Land of Nin, your grandfather had a meal with me, Mr. Wei, and Qian Yuan's father."

Huangfu Qing uttered the words he had been brewing and holding back for a long time – he had been waiting for this opportunity!

*Swish!*

Upon hearing Huangfu Qing's words, Huangfu Weixia's expression suddenly changed. She stopped stirring the congee aimlessly and looked up at Huangfu Qing.

In the past few days, besides worrying about Jiang Wuming's change, she had also been concerned about Wei Qian Yuan's meaningful visit to the Land of Nin.

At this moment, Huangfu Qing's words confirmed her suspicions.

However—

Before Huangfu Weixia could speak, Huangfu Qing continued, "During the meal, your grandfather and Mr. Wei discussed the alliance between the two families – you marrying Wei Qian Yuan!"

"I won't marry him!"

Huangfu Weixia stated her attitude very decisively. Her expression was no longer one of loss, but of some excitement.

"Why?" Huangfu Qing asked.

"I don't like Wei Qian Yuan, so why should I marry him?" Huangfu Weixia retorted.

"Then who do you like?" Huangfu Qing continued to ask.

"I like..."

Huangfu Weixia subconsciously started to say a name, but stopped herself before it left her lips.

"You like Jiang Wuming."

Huangfu Qing helped Huangfu Weixia say it and then dropped a bombshell: "Weixia, if you were really with Jiang Wuming, I wouldn't force you. I'll go to your grandfather right now and cancel this engagement!"

"—"

Huangfu Weixia opened her mouth, speechless.

Being with Jiang Wuming was something she dreamed of!

"Weixia, it's impossible between you and Jiang Wuming."

Huangfu Qing took in all of Huangfu Weixia's reactions and said in a deep voice, "He is already engaged. Even if he were to be with you, he would have to break off his engagement with Li Lianyi of the Li family first. Do you think he would do that for you?"

"—"

Huangfu Weixia was silent again.

"Silly girl, he won't do that! Moreover, I'm sure he doesn't like you at all! Otherwise, he wouldn't have remained indifferent despite your repeated advances and overtures!"

Huangfu Qing continued to speak, shattering Huangfu Weixia's illusions without mercy.

"No… don't say it! Don't say it!!"

Huangfu Qing's words were like sharp knives, piercing the most vulnerable part of Huangfu Weixia's heart. The pain made it difficult for her to breathe, and her eyes instantly turned red.

"Weixia, Dad isn't that feudal, but I think it's not worth it for you to like someone who doesn't like you."

Seeing this, Huangfu Qing did not feel sorry for his daughter. Instead, he struck while the iron was hot, continuing to pour on the harsh medicine.

Huangfu Weixia, with red eyes and tears streaming down, remained silent.

At this moment, she really wanted to retort to Huangfu Qing, but she was powerless to do so!

If Jiang Wuming liked her, how could he have remained indifferent to her repeated confessions and affections?

And how could he have deliberately neglected her?!

"Qian Yuan is excellent in all aspects. At such a young age, he is in charge of a district, which is second to none in the officialdom of Donghai and even the Southern Hemisphere.

Qian Yuan will not only lead the Wei family in the future but is also very likely to enter the central power structure. His future is limitless.

Time can erode a relationship, and it can also cultivate one. Dad believes that as long as you spend more time with Qian Yuan, you will fall for him."

Huangfu Qing saw that Huangfu Weixia was on the verge of a breakdown and his tone softened again. "Weixia, Dad is doing this for your own good. Listen to Dad, forget that ungrateful fellow, and start a new life."

"Dad, even if I can't be with Jiang Wuming, why do I have to marry Wei Qian Yuan?"

Huangfu Weixia looked up at Huangfu Qing, her eyes blurred with tears.

"If you marry Wei Qian Yuan, you can enjoy a lifetime of prosperity, and the Huangfu family will soar because of it!"

Huangfu Qing said in a deep voice, revealing the significance of this engagement, and then played the emotional card, resorting to moral blackmail.

"Weixia, as I said at the beginning, Dad gave you the choice and opportunity to marry for love. But since you cannot do that, can you sacrifice your love for the family?"

Huangfu Weixia remained silent.

"This world is undergoing unprecedented changes, and no one can predict what the future holds. The Huangfu family may seem good now, but if new changes occur in the future, such as the outbreak of war, then everything the Huangfu family has could vanish in an instant."

Huangfu Qing persuaded her step by step, "Back then, your grandfather spared no effort, investing money and resources to train you into a powerful martial arts genius. The biggest purpose was to adapt to the changes and pave a new path for the Huangfu family.

Now, you have achieved something in martial arts. If you also marry Wei Qian Yuan, and once Wei Qian Yuan leaps to success, enters Yan Jing, and enters that revered power structure, unless the Dragon Country is destroyed, the Huangfu family will be worry-free!"

"Weixia, your grandfather and I both respect you, which is why, even though we had discussed with the Wei family, we are still seeking your opinion. I also hope that you can consider your grandfather, me, and the entire family, okay?"

Towards the end, Huangfu Qing looked at Huangfu Weixia with a pleading expression.

"Okay..."

Huangfu Weixia nodded subconsciously, her expression bewildered.

"In three days, the Wei family will prepare the most grand engagement ceremony in the history of Donghai for you and Qian Yuan!"

Seeing that Huangfu Weixia had agreed, Huangfu Qing was overjoyed. He quickly spoke and then got up to leave, as if he was afraid Huangfu Weixia would go back on her word!

Huangfu Weixia remained unmoved, still looking bewildered.

She hadn't even clearly heard what her father had just said.

Her mind kept replaying one sentence: Jiang Wuming doesn't like you at all!

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