Chapter 1100: Chapter 1100: Fiancee Surnamed Chu

Rong Yan held her breath, her beautiful eyes gazing at him as she clenched her fists and said, “It was me who clung to Shengxiao to get married. It has nothing to do with him.”

Lin Teng couldn’t help but let out a wry laugh, shaking his head, “I know my nephew, and I know what kind of person he is. If clinging to him were effective, Siyuan would have married him long ago. He’s just too detached when it comes to romantic relationships; I was actually worried that the Lin Family might end up without an heir. Your hidden marriage must have been driven by him; it’s unlikely to have anything to do with you.”

Rong Yan found herself speechless, but she still insisted, “It is related to me, indeed. I was the one who suddenly came back to the country and appeared around him. Technically, it’s no different from me clinging to him.”

“You don’t have to protect him like that, girl. Even if you don’t say such things, the Chu family wouldn’t target Shengxiao first. They would go after you.”

His words were harsh, but as an elder, he had to speak up, “The Chu Family and the Lin Family are evenly matched. It’s a delicate balance–One move could affect the whole situation. Even if the Chu Family intended to target Shengxiao, they would surely put pressure on you first.”

As he spoke, he was observing Rong Yan’s reactions. When he noticed Rong Yan subtly exhale in relief, his feelings were mixed. “Have you ever thought about what the Chu Family might do to you?”

Upon hearing they wouldn’t go after Li Shengxiao first, Rong Yan’s tense shoulders relaxed. Then, hearing his question, she spoke frankly, “At worst, they’ll strip me of everything. It doesn’t bother me. I won’t be easily knocked down. If it really comes down to it, I’ll just continue with my gaming live-streams. If that doesn’t work out, I can always teach singing, become a teacher… And if even that fails, well, it might be the perfect time for a break, to spend more time with Duidui. Since I’ve returned to the country, I’ve rarely taken a break or spent time with him. This opportunity is rare, and it would be nice to spend more time together.”

Lin Teng was taken aback, “Girl, you’re taking this as a vacation? Haven’t you thought that they might blacklist you forever?”

Rong Yan’s big, dark eyes were round and endearing; at times, even resembling the appealing eyes of Li Duidui, “I haven’t thought about that.”

Lin Teng didn’t know whether to laugh or sigh at her reaction and shook his head, “I’ve told you before, the Chu Family isn’t so easy to deal with. The Lin Family… if the old man in my family decides not to intervene like last time, you two are going to have a hard time.”

“But I trust Li Shengxiao. I trust that he can handle it, just like the last time. Even if the Lin Family doesn’t help, he can still manage,” Rong Yan interrupted him with firm conviction. “I trust him, Little Baby and Mrs. Lin trust him, and I will do my utmost not to hold him back.”

This level of struggle was akin to gods battling for her; she certainly couldn’t help. Trying to assist recklessly would only hinder that man, so the only thing she could do was try her best not to be a burden!

Silence hung in the air for a few seconds. Lin Teng watched her, while Rong Yan stayed still, allowing him to scrutinize her.

What she said was what she truly believed in her heart, unafraid of anyone’s scrutiny.

After about a minute, Lin Teng suddenly retracted his sharp gaze, patted Rong Yan on the shoulder with a small smile, “Good girl! You’ve got spirit! I misspoke earlier. Your character is actually quite similar to Shengxiao’s – both of you are stubborn. The reason I’ve said so much is that I wanted to see if you’re ready to stand with Shengxiao in this tough fight. Once he is set on someone, he won’t turn back until he hits a wall. I don’t need to ask if he would face the Chu Family head-on for you; I know the answer. He would certainly reject the Chu Family for your sake.”