Mo Zihan's mouth twitched slightly. She had thought that, as a top-tier family in Huaxia, the Chu Family would have a decent family education and values, yet she hadn't expected Madam Chen to be so bizarre. What did she mean by saying that the wives of the Chu Family were only for bearing sons? Did women in the eyes of the Chu Family amount to nothing more than birthing tools of the Holy Land?

Mo Zihan felt indignant toward Madam Chen's words and said coolly, "Auntie, don't you think your statement is a bit prejudiced? Besides, Chu Yang and I only have a verbal engagement, should we not wait until we are truly married to discuss these matters? Isn't it a bit early to talk about this now?"

Madam Chen said dismissively, "Early? What difference does it make sooner or later? Chu Yang is our family's only heir, continuance of our family line is your greatest responsibility, understand? If you ask me, the sooner you get married, the better. Then you can stay at home with peace of mind, trying to give us a big healthy boy as soon as possible!"

A smug smile appeared on Chu Yang's lips. "That's right, Zihan, I think we should pick a good day and get married soon. That way you can rest assured, right?"

Mo Zihan smiled faintly, her resolve growing ever stronger in her heart.

Seeing Mo Zihan silent, Madam Chen thought that Mo Zihan agreed with her views. In her opinion, the Mo Family was of modest background, and for them to be associated with the Chu Family was like receiving a pie from the sky—a great fortune! As for Mo Zihan's unwillingness? In noble families like theirs, what did a woman's wishes count for? All a woman needed to do was to obediently follow the family's arrangements!

Afterward, Madam Chen turned her attention to her son, while Mo Zihan maintained her smile and remained silent. She had no interest in Madam Chen's words.

A moment later, Chu Tianji emerged. "It seems you are having a good chat!"

He said smilingly, "Zihan, from now on, we'll be family. Make sure to visit more often, let's not be strangers! Someone, go prepare lunch!"

Seeing the host had arrived, Mo Zihan stood up, "Uncle Chu, there's no need for lunch. The reason I came here was not merely to visit you; I have something important to discuss."

"Something important? What matter?" asked a startled Chu Tianji.

"Dad, obviously it's about our wedding!" Chu Yang said proudly. "We have only engaged in a verbal agreement so far, and we haven't had an official wedding banquet or gone to the civil administration office to register. That's the purpose of our return!"

Madam Chen also chimed in, "Exactly, the sooner you get married, the sooner I can feel at ease as a mother."

Hearing this, Chu Tianji nodded, "Oh, I see. I've been too busy to attend to this matter. If you're in a hurry, then..."

Mo Zihan let out a bitter smile and interrupted Chu Tianji, "Uncle Chu, I'm sorry, that's not the reason why I'm here!"

Not for this matter? Chu Tianji's brow furrowed, sensing what Mo Zihan was about to say.

Chu Yang and Madam Chen exchanged puzzled looks. Suddenly, Chu Yang's expression changed, as he seemed to realize something. Among the three, only Madam Chen looked confused, still basking in the self-assuredness afforded by being part of the great Chu Family.

"Go ahead, let's see if what you're about to say is the same thing I'm thinking of," said Chu Tianji calmly.

Mo Zihan's gaze was determined, her voice steady, "The purpose of my visit is to ask for the annulment of the engagement between Chu Yang and myself!"

As these words were uttered, aside from Chu Tianji whose expression showed no change, both Chu Yang and Madam Chen's faces turned very unsightly.

"Impossible!" Before Chu Tianji could speak, Chu Yang was the first to react. He glared with fierce eyes and a fierce expression, "Mo Zihan, do you know what you're saying? If not for the support of the Chu Family, you should be very clear about the outcome that would await the Mo Family! I'm telling you, I will not allow you to back out of this marriage as you please!"

Watching the somewhat discomposed Chu Yang, Mo Zihan revealed a hint of pity on her face. Did he really think that I, Mo Zihan, would be controlled by him?

Madam Chen was also beside herself with anger. In her eyes, the daughter of the Mo Family was not at all worthy of her son, but she hadn't expected the other party to actually reject the marriage. This was, essentially, a slap in the face of the Chu Family. How could this be tolerated!

"Mo Zihan, don't think that just because you are the daughter of the Mo Family, you can humiliate our Chu Family like this!" Madam Chen said coldly, "I just hope that the Mo Family will not regret your decision today!"

At that moment, Chu Tianji frowned, "You all shut up! Miss Mo, this is probably your own choice, not that of your Mo Family, right?"

Mo Zihan nodded, "That's right, it is indeed my own choice!"

"Then what I want to know is, what gives you the confidence to make such a choice!" Chu Tianji spoke indifferently, "I've looked into it, you're a smart girl, I want to know what gives you the confidence to reject our Chu Family!"

Mo Zihan spoke solemnly, "I know, my actions might be seen as a provocation to you, but I, Mo Zihan, do not wish for my life to become a plaything controlled by others. I want to be in charge of my own life, so… even if you are angry now, I would still make the same choice!"

As she spoke, Mo Zihan extended her arm, displaying a tattoo of a soaring dragon totem.

"A tattoo?" Chu Yang sneered, "Do you really think that by showing a tattoo, we will agree to your demand?"

"Shut up!" Chu Tianji spoke coldly to Chu Yang, then he turned towards Mo Zihan, his expression complex, "Unexpectedly, you are now a member of the Dragon Group! No wonder you have such confidence now!"

Chu Yang blinked his confused eyes, "Dragon Group? What's the Dragon Group?"

Chu Tianji did not explain, he simply sighed and said, "In consideration of the Dragon Group, I can agree to your request…"

"What? No way!" Chu Yang panicked, "Father, I disagree!"

Mo Zihan bowed slightly to Chu Tianji, "Thank you for your understanding, Uncle Chu. I, Mo Zihan, come from humble beginnings and am truly not a match for the noble Chu Family. I can bear the consequences of this broken engagement…"

Chu Tianji interrupted Mo Zihan, "No need, the Chu Family has not yet fallen to a place where we lack such tolerance! Being rejected is being rejected. Even if it's a disgrace, it's one that the Chu Family must face directly!"

After a pause, Chu Tianji continued, "Mo Zihan, but you must be clear, the Dragon Group might protect you for now, but they can't protect you forever! I hope you won't regret your choice today in the future!"

Mo Zihan smiled, "Don't worry, I'm determined to persist through a life of my own choosing, even if my path is filled with thorns! Thank you, Uncle Chu, I'll take my leave now!"

Then, under the resentful gazes of Chu Yang and Madam Chen, Mo Zihan gracefully left.

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