This woman was one of the fiancées in his seven marriages, Miss Qin of the Qin family!
Truth be told, Qin Lan was indeed beautiful!
Even for someone as picky as Ye Fei, he had to admit that old Daoist Qingyi had good taste!
However, good taste notwithstanding, and beauty aside!
Though Ye Fei was rebellious and fond of beautiful women, he did not like his fate being dictated by others!
A common saying of Ye Fei in the past was, "My fate is mine to control, not Heaven's!"
Therefore, no matter what, this marriage had to be called off!
"Sister!"
While Ye Fei was lost in thought, Qin Bing spotted the beautiful woman ahead and ran towards her excitedly.
"Sister, you're here..."
Upon seeing her sister Qin Bing arrive, Qin Lan's cold and elegant face also revealed a smile.
Qin Bing, without much ado, rushed into Qin Lan's embrace.
The sight of these two beautiful women hugging each other drew the frequent glances of many passersby.
Swish! Swish!
Moments later, Qin Lan's gaze fell upon Ye Fei!
At this moment, Ye Fei was also looking at Qin Lan. Neither of them spoke, merely gazing at each other.
Although they were engaged to be married,
This was the first time Ye Fei and Qin Lan had met, hence the only feeling between them was unfamiliarity.
"You are Ye Fei, aren't you?"
At this moment, Qin Lan took the initiative to speak.
"Yes."
Ye Fei looked at Qin Lan and replied.
Originally, Ye Fei had wanted to directly and impolitely ask her if she had any sense of shame, and if so, to just return the Yin Jade to her.
However, Ye Fei then remembered what Qin Bing had said on the way.
Therefore, the words that reached his lips were swallowed back.
"I've heard about your intention to break off the engagement."
Qin Lan looked at Ye Fei and, without much preamble, spoke directly.
"Sister!"
Qin Bing, who had been full of joy and excitement, never expected her sister to say something like this so suddenly.
Therefore, after her delicate body trembled, she suddenly raised her head to look at Qin Lan, wanting to say something.
However, before Qin Bing could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Qin Lan raising her hand.
"Sister, don't speak. I know what to do."
Qin Lan glanced at Qin Bing and said slowly.
Qin Bing moved her lips, wanting to say something, but the words reached her mouth and were swallowed back.
"And then?"
Ye Fei looked at Qin Lan, feeling that this woman seemed a bit pretentious, and immediately became displeased.
Especially hearing her imperious tone, Ye Fei wasted no further words and directly retorted.
"I myself did not agree to this marriage."
At this moment, Qin Lan ignored Ye Fei's words and spoke her mind.
Watching Qin Lan's demeanor, Ye Fei's lips curved into a sneer.
She also disagreed and was unwilling?
If she was unwilling, why did she have to come all the way to Jiangdong to hide?
Of course, Ye Fei only thought these words in his heart and did not voice them in front of Qin Lan.
"Originally, I planned to take some time to return to Longhai City to break off the engagement."
After glancing at Ye Fei, Qin Lan immediately spoke again.
Then, before Ye Fei could speak, she added, "Since you've already come to Jiangdong, it saves me a trip."
"According to the original agreement, whether it's marriage or breaking the engagement, all that's needed is to return this Yin Jade to you. I will return the Yin Jade to you now, and from this day forward, we will have no further connection."
As Qin Lan spoke, she directly took off a jade pendant from her neck!
Swish! Swish!
With just a glance, Ye Fei recognized the jade pendant as the Yin Jade, the token for breaking the engagement that he sought.
Originally, Ye Fei had thought this woman was too cunning to wear the Yin Jade on her person.
No wonder he couldn't find it after searching the Qin family in Longhai City for so long.
However, the moment Qin Lan spoke, Ye Fei's expression stiffened, his eyes widening in shock and disbelief.
Yes, it was utter shock and disbelief.
Ye Fei had never expected that, just as he arrived in Jiangdong, Qin Lan would proactively offer to break off the engagement.
This... the matter was too sudden, and Ye Fei was momentarily unable to react.
"Sister!"
Qin Bing also looked astonished, then immediately grabbed Qin Lan's hand and exclaimed loudly.
"Cough, cough! I understand Grandfather's intentions, but I, Qin Lan, am not one to let others dictate my fate."
"Even if he were willing, I would not agree to this marriage."
Qin Lan coughed again and shook her head at Qin Bing, explaining.
At this time, Ye Fei, who was not far away, also came back to his senses.
What the hell? What did that mean?
Was he not good enough for her? What was with this pretense of being noble?
"Brother-in-law, you're a man, don't forget what you promised me!"
Seeing her sister not listening to her advice, Qin Bing was anxious and angry but utterly helpless.
Therefore, she finally turned her gaze to Ye Fei and spoke loudly.
"Uh..."
Ye Fei would have been fine if he hadn't heard Qin Bing's words, but upon hearing them, his expression froze.
Originally, Ye Fei wanted to say something, but the words reached his lips, and he didn't know how to speak.
"I'm returning the Yin Jade, don't you want it?"
"Or are you shamelessly trying to become my Qin family's son-in-law?"
At this moment, Qin Lan held her hand out for a long time, waiting for Ye Fei to take the Yin Jade.
However, she saw Ye Fei just standing there in a daze, showing no intention of coming closer.
Immediately, she raised her head to look at Ye Fei and sneered.
"Damn it! Hey girl, how can you speak like that?"
Ye Fei would have been fine if he hadn't heard Qin Lan's words, but upon hearing them, he was instantly enraged!
"Don't think you can say such hurtful things just because you're pretty! If you keep talking nonsense, I'll turn hostile on you!"
Ye Fei glared at Qin Lan and said loudly!
Then, without waiting for Qin Lan to speak, Ye Fei's gaze fell upon her, staring intently.
"The reason you're so readily breaking off the engagement is because your serious illness has worsened, and you feel like you're nearing death, right?"
Ye Fei suddenly spoke.
"Brother-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about!"
After Ye Fei finished speaking, Qin Lan didn't react much, but Qin Bing's face suddenly changed, and she rebuked him angrily.
"Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, ask your sister yourself?"
Ye Fei glanced at Qin Bing and said!
In fact, Ye Fei had noticed that Qin Lan wasn't quite right as soon as he got off the car!
It could be said that a deathly aura had already enveloped her!
This deathly aura was completely imperceptible to normal people.
However, for someone like Ye Fei, who belonged to the Xuanmen, it was easily discernible.
Generally speaking, only those on the verge of death would have such a deathly aura.
But Qin Lan was clearly not an old person nearing death.
Then, the only explanation was that the illness within her had worsened again, and she was not far from death.
Her pale complexion and occasional cough further supported this point.
"How did you see that?"
Qin Lan did not deny it, merely stared intently at Ye Fei and retorted.
"Even if I told you how I saw it, you wouldn't believe me!"
Ye Fei glanced at Qin Lan and offered no explanation.
Then, before Qin Lan could speak, he added, "That's right, I came down the mountain this time precisely to break off the engagement with you!"
"However, breaking the engagement is one thing, and I, Ye Fei, am not someone who is despicable and takes advantage of others' misfortune!"
"At this moment, you are nearing death. If I were to break off the engagement with you directly, wouldn't that make me appear unrighteous and heartless?"
"Although the actual situation is not like this, outsiders would likely not think so!"
"Moreover, I had promised your sister Bingbing a few things earlier! So even if I have to break off the engagement, it must be after I fulfill my previous promises!"