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Zheng Mengni grasped Xia Shu's shoulders and pulled her into an embrace, gently patting her back. The reluctant yet tender gesture was profoundly moving.
Xia Shu initially wanted to push Zheng Mengni away in disgust. However, she had never held someone so soft before, as gentle as a spring of clear water. Wrapped in that embrace, she felt enveloped by an inexplicable warmth and tranquility.
She smelled so good; Xia Shu felt as if she had fallen into a honey pot and forgotten how to climb out. Just one hug had left her somewhat dazed. What kind of magic did this damned woman possess?
Despite her thoughts, Xia Shu awkwardly accepted Zheng Mengni's embrace. The moment she lifted her head, her eyelids trembled violently. In a panic, she pushed Zheng Mengni away.
Zheng Mengni stumbled backward, unprepared, and fell into a solid chest. Turning around, she found Tan Yan's gentle face, smiling like a warm spring breeze.
"Xiao Ni," he said softly.
His hand slid down from Zheng Mengni's shoulder, intertwining their fingers. Zheng Mengni quietly withdrew her hand and responded with a distant smile before walking past Tan Yan alone.
Tan Yan's fingers curled slightly as he let his hand fall into his pocket, leisurely following behind her.
Once their figures completely disappeared from Xia Shu's view, the breath she had been holding finally escaped her lips.
Xia Shu was still shaken by the encounter. Tan Yan's gaze just now had been absolutely terrifying—more so than the day he had nearly choked her to death.
The day after Zheng Mengni returned home, Tan Yan handed her the results of the identification test. He had sought out a for-profit private testing agency where such discreet evaluations did not require detailed documentation. The doctor in charge had been bribed by him to ensure absolute confidentiality.
The test results revealed that Zheng Yicheng and Xia Shu were not biological father and daughter. Upon seeing this conclusion, Zheng Mengni was at a loss, unsure whether to cry or laugh. This meant that Ye Bingran was most likely the true daughter of the Zheng family.
Zheng Mengni's mind was in turmoil; she certainly wanted to meet Ye Bingran, but she hesitated, uncertain about when to arrange the meeting. However, before she could seek out Ye Bingran, Zheng Yicheng had already approached her.
On the desk lay an invitation. The wedding of Wei Nanxuan and Luo Xuezhi was set for May 1st, just three days away.
Zheng Yicheng sat on the sofa, deep in thought. Zheng Mengni had not anticipated such a quick turn of events; the public's interest had not yet waned, and it seemed premature for Wei Nanxuan to proceed with the wedding.
"It's too soon," she admitted honestly.
Zheng Yicheng responded with a simple "Hmm." "I've investigated that woman thoroughly; her background is ordinary, with no discrepancies found."
Wei Nanxuan was an extremely cunning businessman who would never engage in a losing deal. He wouldn’t go through the trouble of marrying someone who offered him no advantage, nor would he allow a child without value to be born.
Zheng Mengni studied Zheng Yicheng's calm expression and couldn't help but entertain a bold hypothesis. If even her father could find no anomalies in her background, it must have been meticulously crafted. Her identity was likely false; Uncle Wei was not the kind of person who would sacrifice his lifelong ambitions for love.
Zheng Yicheng lowered his head to light a cigarette, the smoke curling up and obscuring his slightly contorted face. After an unknown period of silence, he calmly made arrangements.
"Three days from now, we will withdraw from the engagement."
Zheng Mengni felt anxious; her previously graceful and composed demeanor began to show signs of disturbance. Did her father suspect Luo Xuezhi's true identity?
Zheng Yicheng did not confirm or deny it. "I truly did not expect him to have such a person by his side."
"You needn't worry; our Zheng family’s allies are no less formidable than theirs."
Zheng Mengni's lips curled into a faint smile, devoid of warmth.
To put it bluntly, breaking off the engagement is merely a means to attach oneself to a better family.
Father, am I truly your daughter or just your commodity?
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