Hearing her two aunts suggest that she marry Zhou Sabi, Wen Lan was stunned, immediately looking at the red gift box with a sour expression on her face.

"Mom! What is going on? Who sent these gold bars and money?"

Wen Lan's pretty face had turned somewhat pale at this moment. Zhou Sabi was the son of Zhou Ba, the richest man in Zhangjiang Town, who was also her former middle school classmate.

But that guy had a notorious track record since school days: he hit teachers, classmates, and even got several girls pregnant.

However, his father was wealthy, conducting real estate business in Minghe City. Not only did he have an extensive network, but he was also known for his extravagant spending and close relations with some leaders in Zhangjiang Town.

Zhou Sabi pursued Wen Lan back in school, but she, being of a cold disposition, gradually discouraged him. They hadn't met afterward until they saw each other once at a class reunion last year.

And now…

Thinking of Zhou Sabi's despicable and mischievous character, Wen Lan felt extremely repulsed from the bottom of her heart.

Wen Lan's mother obviously could see what her daughter was thinking and intended to explain right away, but it was at this moment that Wen Lan's eldest aunt spoke again.

"Lanlan, ah! So your mother didn't tell you!"

Wen Lan's eldest aunt, being fat and with rough skin, saw the expression on Wen Lan's face and knew her mother hadn't disclosed the Zhou Family's proposal. She said with a beaming smile:

"Old Lord Zhou Ba has already returned to our Zhangjiang Town to do business, and the town's reconstruction and relocation project was contracted to him! And it seems Sabi is deeply in love with you; he declared he will marry no one but you. About two or three months ago, he sent someone to propose! But your mother kept refusing!"

As she spoke, Wen Lan's eldest aunt pointed to the red gift box on the ground:

"There! A few days ago, the Zhou Family lost their patience, directly sent over the dowry, and stated if you don't agree, they'll drive your mother and your younger brother out of Zhangjiang Town! However, they also said that as long as you agree, Sabi will treat you well, and you will also have a share in the Zhou Family's vast fortune!"

Hearing what her eldest aunt said, Wen Lan's second aunt also chimed in with a face full of joy, though her eyes kept lingering on Ye Feng, with disdain evident on her face:

"Lanlan! Not to criticize you, but you really lack vision! You're the golden phoenix that flew out of our Zhangjiang Town. When you were in school, so many rich kids pursued you, but you turned them all down, and now look at you, settling for a country bumpkin. Just look at him; he's not worthy of you at all!"

The two aunts alternated their praises so seamlessly, but their words had turned the complexions of Wen Lan and her family a shade of iron blue.

"Enough!!!"

Wen Lan was furious. Although she had always been composed and generous and did not particularly like her two aunts, she didn't despise them this much.

But now, she found her two aunts as repulsive as Zhou Sabi.

"I don't know why you are speaking for the Zhou Family, but it's not your place to judge my boyfriend! I like him, and it's none of your business!"

At that moment, Wen Lan stared directly at her two aunts, not backing down in the slightest.

And upon hearing this, her aunts' faces instantly soured, their hearts also feeling a bit shaky.

The reason they had come to Wen Lan's home was that they had received benefits and promises from the Zhou Family: Wen Lan marrying Zhou Sabi would mean that their two families would receive a big house and a substantial sum of cash.

But now, their niece seemed to have made up her mind to be with that poor boy!

At this moment, their gazes kept sweeping over Ye Feng, still unable to perceive anything special about him, only noticing his silent spectating and the annoying mud all over him!

"Lanlan! We're your aunts; of course, we have your best interests at heart!"

After finishing her words, Wen Lan's eldest aunt pointed at Ye Feng and said:

"Look at him! Look at all that mud on him. Did he bring you here on a bicycle, or on a motorcycle? Lanlan, we've got loads of poor boys like this in Zhangjiang Town. Why do you like him? What makes him worthy of your affection?"

"Your aunt is right! Even if we did something wrong before, we're still your real aunts. This boy looks sneaky, just at a glance, you can tell he's no good!"

Having spoken, Wen Lan's second aunt addressed Wen's mother, "Sister-in-law, please persuade Lanlan to marry Zhou Sabi. It'd be a thousand times, a hundred thousand times better than marrying this poor boy!"

Hearing his aunts' assessment of himself, Ye Feng couldn't help but touch his nose and remain speechless.

Sneaky looking?

That term really doesn't suit me...

"Enough! Eldest sister, second sister, stop it. I respect Lanlan's wishes, and besides, we feel this young man is not bad!"

Wen's mother didn't pay any heed to what the two women were saying and spoke up directly.

At these words, Wen Lan's two aunts were completely shut down. Almost the entire family was on Ye Feng's side, so there was nothing more they could say!

"Fine! You all just trust him then! But let me tell you, tonight is the old patriarch's birthday, and this boy has hit Zhou Ba's people. They'll definitely make him pay!"

"And another thing! Since you don't agree to this marriage, then prepare to sleep on the streets!"

At this moment, Wen Lan's eldest and second aunts, faces filled with resentment, could only bitterly spit out these words before turning and huffily leaving the room.

It was only after the two had left that Wen Lan finally let out a sigh of relief. She then turned to Ye Feng with a face full of apology:

"Ye Feng, I'm sorry! They..."

"It's okay!" Ye Feng shrugged it off, not letting Wen Lan continue, then curiously asked:

"Whose birthday celebration is tonight?"

Ye Feng had indeed heard the two women talking about the old patriarch's birthday celebration, and it seemed like everyone in the town was going.

"The old patriarch is the Mayor's father and has been an old teacher in Zhangjiang Town for decades! From Lanlan's father's generation to Lanlan's generation, nearly everyone in the town was taught by the old patriarch! Every year on his birthday, everyone in our town celebrates it, and he is one of our most respected elders!"

Wen's mother then explained to Ye Feng, before frowning and saying to them:

"Young man, take Lanlan and leave quickly! Don't come back if it's not necessary!"

Clearly, Wen's mother was afraid that Zhou Ba's people would cause trouble for Ye Feng at the birthday feast. Her face was filled with urgency as Wen Lan's expression became extremely troubled.

She had only come to pick up her mother and little brother, but she hadn't expected things to turn out like this.

And now, even if she wanted to leave, she couldn't. Not only did she have no car, but what about her mother and little brother?

At this moment, Wen Lan looked to Ye Feng, perhaps only he could help.

Just then, Wen Xing spoke up:

"Sis, I want to go to the birthday celebration!"

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