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Now thats a promise: no meddling from now on, or the meddler is a pig. Mu Qiqi said even as she held Sheng Xiao by the shoulder.

Sheng Xiao merely leaned back and studied her with a vague smile. Arent you a pig Im fattening up anyway?

How are things with Fourth Sister? Its the engagement ceremony soon. Would she be alright?

You should ask Jing Yun about that.

Holding her from fidgeting around, Sheng Xiao tidied up his desk, scooped her up and headed to the bedroom.

***

It was the last night.

So how could Sheng Minghui not be anxious?

Why else had she been entangling herself passionately with the Englishman over the last few days other than to change his mind? And yet, that man was unresponsive even now, which only left her even more nervous.

Will, you know that I didnt take any morning-after pills. If you dont make things clear with Grandfather tonight, Ill bear your child and blow the whole thing out of proportion. Youll look even worse when that happens.

The truth was that the Englishman was on the brink of collapse as well, because he had been utterly bewitched by Seventh Sister.

He had thought that he could handle her and make amends after the engagement with Sheng Minglan, but it was only too obvious that Sheng Minghui wants to be the fiance who shows up at the ceremony tomorrow.

And just like she had claimed, she might be pregnant.

That said, now that things had come to this, he could try changing his fiance anyway.

As such, at eight in the evening, Will suddenly contacted Grandpa Sheng, asking to meet him personally. His car drove into the Sheng residence half an hour later, and he made a beeline for the old mans study.

And after just two minutes, the old man burst out of the door, yelling at the servants to get both Fourth Sister and Seventh Sister to come to his study.

At the time, Sheng Minglan was still at her company and completely unaware of what happened, only to be summoned home by the old man.

Jing Yun followed her, fearing that she might run into trouble and need help.

Both of them reached the Sheng residence and found the Sheng Minghui kneeling in the old mans study.

Grandpa

Minglan For once, the old man seemed to have trouble speaking. Seventh Sister, tell her yourself.

Sheng Minghui glanced at the old man and then at Will before standing up. The truth is She told Minglan, the one who actually slept with Will the other night is me, Fourth Sister.

What are you talking about? Sheng Minglan asked. What are you doing before my engagement?

Its true, Fourth Sister. After that, we found that we really have a lot in common, and we really want to be together. Thats why he is calling off his engagement with you to marry me instead.

Sheng Minglan stumbled two steps behind at that. Say what again?

Wills fiance tomorrow will be me. In fact, weve been together over the last two dayswe really love each other, but he said nothing because hes afraid of hurting you. Even so, we shouldnt continue with this mistake thats why Will came to change Grandpas mind so that we wont make a bigger mistake!

Sheng Minglan promptly landed a slap across her face at that, and exploded with rage. Doesnt that mean youre stealing my fianc? You talk too much and even act all noble about it! B*tch!

Grandpa drugged me on that day, and youre saying that you were with Will? What about me? Did you think we are playing house with the engagement?! The invitations were already sent and everyone knows that Im going to be engaged to Will tomorrow. And now you just come in and take him away from me? Is this how youre supposed to treat your sister, Sheng Minghui?!

Minglan, I didnt actually know where you were that night, but Im sure that I wasnt the one who slept with you. You could even check. Will protested, having completely sided with Sheng Minghui.

So? What is it you pair of cheaters want?!

Minglan, calm down.

The old man tried to placate her, but Sheng Minglans whole body was shaking. Grandfather, you were the one who wanted me to marry Will! You even drugged me so that there would be no surprise and Ive already resigned myself. But now my fianc is being taken away by my sister! Can you be calm if it was you?

Theres nothing you can do even if youre angry about it The engagement is tomorrow, but if these two continued their affair, news about an illegitimate child might start spreading wont that be worse for you?

I wont agree to calling it off, Grandfather. At worst we could make the whole thing public and see whos right.

Fourth Sister, Im begging you. I really like Will, and you wont be happy if you force yourself to be with him.

Grandfather was the one who forced me from the very start! He never even asked if I was willingIm not backing down whatever you say! The engagement is continuing as planned tomorrow!

Minglan, you cant do that. Our familys name would be down in the dumps The old man dissuaded.

Would they still respect us if we change the bride tomorrow? Sheng Minglan glared at him tearfully. I wont agree to it!

Minglan, Seventh Sister is an embarrassment, but we really should have her betrothed to Will instead of you tomorrow. Ill find you a better man.

I dont want that! Sheng Minglan screamed in despair. Youve always favored Seventh Sister anyway, doting on her while sacrificing me every time! Well, fine! Since my life is so meaningless, I should just die!

With that, she picked up a fruit knife nearby and slashed her wrist.

The old man was scared out of his wits at the very sight of it.

Minglan O, silly child

Dont come near me! Let Seventh Sister take my place tomorrowin fact, do whatever you like, but Im telling you, I no longer belong to the Sheng family from now on. If you try to arrange another marriage for me, I will kill myself right in front of you! Ill do it, believe me!

The old man panicked. Ill promise you anything, just put the knife down.

Anything, including the engagement tomorrow?

Well

Let me free if you cant. Or dont bother saving me.

Knowing too well that Sheng Minglan was extremely distressed, the old man was hence forced to give up his control over her. Ill let you do whatever you want; I wont force you to anything from now on.

Swear it on the children of the Sheng family! Sheng Minglan shot back, determinedly raising her right hand.

The old man nodded at the sight of dripping blood. I swear I would not interfere with your marriage, or I shall die a horrible death and the family would not have any children!