Dashing Student

Seeing Chen Nan's utterly disturbed reaction, Hu Zhaoqing felt uneasy as well. It was the first time he had seen Chen Nan so flustered, so he carefully asked, "Sect Leader, do you know him?"

Chen Nan took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, and said in a low voice, "I don't know him, but I have seen him once. Of course, he hasn't seen me!"

Chen Nan could never forget the middle-aged man who once took Nie Xiaoyu away, and this middle-aged man before him now was the one who took Nie Xiaoyu!

Just then.

Other guests started to arrive at the wedding venue one after another.

The clock struck twelve noon precisely.

An elderly man dressed in a dark red Tang suit walked to the flower arch, holding a gilded microphone. His wrinkled face was full of smiles: "Thank you all for taking the time to attend the engagement banquet of Young Master Ye and Miss Shen. It's truly an honor for me to host today's ceremony!"

"Now, please welcome Old Master Ye to give a speech for the couple with a warm round of applause!"

The words had barely left his mouth when the venue erupted in thunderous applause.

Many guests unconsciously straightened their backs, their eyes blazing towards the end of the red carpet.

In the next moment, a slender figure appeared in everyone's view.

Ye Wudao walked slowly, his frost-white eyebrows framing eyes that resembled shards of amber.

His nose was high and sharply carved like cold jade, and his thin lips formed a sharp arc.

A strand of silver hair fell at the end of his left brow, conveniently covering a faint scar.

The silver-threaded Taiji pattern on his ink-colored Tang suit appeared and disappeared with his steps, and the bronze fish talisman at his waist made a very light clinking sound.

The entire banquet hall's atmosphere seemed to suddenly plummet.

Many people unconsciously held their breaths.

The champagne glasses in some hands shook slightly, creating small ripples.

"Old Master Ye!"

"The old gentleman's appearance is as good as ever!"

Fawning greetings arose continuously.

Ye Wudao only nodded slightly, his lips curling into a perfectly measured smile.

When he stopped before the microphone, the entire venue fell silent, and even the waiters paused their steps.

"Thank you all for honoring us with your presence today." His voice was calm and unhurried, yet clearly heard by the farthest guests: "The Ye and Shen families have been friends for generations, and this union is indeed a match made in heaven..."

The speech was brief and powerful, and as he turned to take his seat, a waiter immediately stepped forward to pour tea.

In the green porcelain tea cup, a tea leaf unfurled like a silver needle.

The host exclaimed excitedly: "Now please welcome today's main characters — Young Master Ye Jin and Miss Shen Qinglan!"

All eyes turned towards the rose-covered red carpet.

The sound of melodious music began to play.

Ye Jin walked with a steady pace, his height of 1.88 meters making him appear even more imposing in a meticulously tailored dark patterned suit.

His slightly raised chin had sharp lines, under thick sword-like eyebrows were eyes as sharp as an eagle's, and beneath his high nose bridge, his thin lips were slightly pressed together, exuding an aura of authority without anger.

Each of his movements was elegant and appropriate, his slender fingers naturally hanging by his side, and the platinum cufflinks peeking from his sleeves flashed a low-profile gleam under the lights.

Shen Qinglan, holding his arm, looked like a fairy emerging from a painting.

The moon-white cheongsam perfectly outlined her graceful figure, with the high slit subtly revealing her long, beautiful legs as she walked.

The silver-threaded night-blooming cereus embroidered on her dress seemed to come alive with her steps, blooming over her enchanting curves.

A diamond necklace of inestimable value hung around her swan-like neck, yet it was no match for the dazzling light in her cool almond eyes.

Her slightly raised chin exuded an innate nobility, her full red lips pressed lightly together, and the jade hairpin in her hair gently swayed with her steps, reflecting enchanting emerald rays under the lights.

The two walked side by side, one like an unsheathed sword, sharp and unrestrained, the other like a high mountain flower, untouchable, clearly close but giving an ethereal sense of distance.

The guests couldn't help but exclaim!

"Young Master Ye truly stands out among the younger generation with such exceptional demeanor!"

"Miss Shen's figure and temperament are like that of a fairy descending to the mortal world!"

"This is truly a golden couple, a match made in heaven!"

Listening to the laudatory remarks in her ears, Shen Qinglan felt a surge of intense disgust rise within her, but she soon spotted a familiar figure among the guests!

The moment she saw Chen Nan, her anxious heart finally rested easy, as she had been worried about whether Chen Nan would come to disrupt the wedding!

Now, she had no concerns whatsoever!

With that, the two walked towards the wedding stage under the watchful eyes of everyone!

The master of ceremonies held the gilded microphone, his face brimming with a professional smile, his voice loud and solemn: "Distinguished guests, at this beautiful moment, we are about to witness the engagement ceremony of Mr. Ye Jin and Miss Shen Qinglan."

He turned slightly, handing the microphone to Ye Jin, his tone soothing and affectionate: "Mr. Ye Jin, do you agree to marry the beautiful and graceful Miss Shen Qinglan beside you, promising to cherish her and protect her for a lifetime, whether in health or illness, whether in wealth or poverty, never leaving her?"

Ye Jin's lips curled slightly upwards, his eyes keenly fixed on Shen Qinglan, his voice low and firm: "I do."

His answer was brief and powerful, seeming to carry an undeniable sense of control, causing the guests present to involuntarily hold their breath.

With a satisfied nod, the master of ceremonies then turned to Shen Qinglan, his tone even softer: "Miss Shen Qinglan, do you agree to marry the handsome and stable Mr. Ye Jin beside you, promising to accompany him and support him for a lifetime, whether in prosperity or adversity, whether in wealth or poverty, always staying by his side?"

The entire venue was silent, all eyes focused on Shen Qinglan.

She gently raised her eyes, her red lips parted slightly...

Before Shen Qinglan could speak, a plain voice rang out from the crowd: "She doesn't agree!"

A simple sentence, like a bolt from the blue, sent shivers down the spines of the guests, making their hairs stand on end.

Everyone turned towards the direction of the voice, and saw a young man in a deep blue Daoist robe slowly stand up. With sword-like brows and starry eyes, his demeanor was extraordinary, giving the impression of standing out in a crowd!

For a moment.

The scene erupted into heated discussions, everyone was shocked by Chen Nan's declaration that she didn't agree!

The master of ceremonies was also bewildered, not expecting an unforeseen incident at today's engagement banquet.

At the same time, a charming smile appeared on Shen Qinglan's face, as she gazed affectionately at the man in the crowd, her voice echoed firmly: "He is right, I don't agree!"

Boom!

Shen Qinglan's response left everyone stunned, each feeling as if their scalp was about to explode!

Although they didn't know who Chen Nan was, one thing was clear: Shen Qinglan seemed to want to escape the marriage!

Otherwise, she wouldn't have publicly declared her unwillingness!

Ye Jin's face was clouded, gritting his teeth as he looked at Shen Qinglan: "Qinglan, what do you mean? Are you planning to back out of the engagement in front of everyone?"