Su Han watched Su Chen walked out of her room. She couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt for lying to him, but she knew she couldn't tell anyone the truth. She couldn't let anyone know about her past, about the kind of person she used to be.
Deep in her thought, she saw a head poked through the door. "Don't forget to eat the food"Su Chen smiled and Su Han stomach growled as she realized she hadn't eaten all day.
She devoured the food, savoring the taste of the plain rice and vegetable.
Gu Yichen had just ended the call from Su Meiyou. She announced to him that Su Han would be leaving for the countryside so they could finally make their relationship public.
Gu Yichen's thoughts drifted to Su Han, the woman he was currently engaged to. She was a mere pawn in his game of power and wealth. A businessman's daughter, he had thought it would be a good match, but Su Han had proven to be more of a liability than an asset.
Her lack of talent, her dull personality, and her inability to even hold a decent conversation had made her more of a burden than a benefit. He couldn't even use her to impress his friends or to brag about in high society.
Gu Yichen's priorities were clear: his business came first, and he wouldn't let anyone or anything compromise that. Su Han's presence in his life was a mere formality, a reminder of his obligation to their families' agreement.
A few months ago, he had found someone who could truly benefit him, Su Meiyou. Intelligent, charming, and beautiful, she would be the perfect partner for a businessman like him.
The thought of Su Meiyou brought a smile to his face. He couldn't wait to make the switch and start building a new future with her. Su Han was just a stepping stone, a means to an end. And soon, she would be nothing but a distant memory.
He decided to cut off the engagement after receiving Su Meiyou's call. She had been pestering him all this while on going public. At first, he still wanted to keep Su Han at his side cause he didn't want to damage his reputation but now she is of no use and can be discarded.
Gu Yichen walked into the study of his father, Gu Tingfeng. His mother, Madam Li was serving tea for his dad.
"Father, Mother"Gu Yichen called out to bring their attention to him. "I want to break off my engagement with Su Han"
Gu Tingfeng and Madam Li exchanged a glance, their expression thoughtful. After a moment, Gu Tingfeng nodded. "Very well, Yichen. We support your decision. The Su family hasn't been the best fit for us, and Su Han's behavior has been... lacking."
Madame Li added, "We'll need to be careful about how we handle the breakup, but we can start making arrangements for a suitable replacement.
Gu Yichen's eyes sparkled with interest. "I've already given it some thought. Su Meiyou would be an excellent choice."
Madame Li's face lit up with excitement. "Ah, Su Meiyou is a lovely girl! She's charming, intelligent, and also the only apprentice of Wu Shen."
Gu Tingfeng nodded in agreement. "We'll speak to the Su family and finalize the arrangements. Su Meiyou will make a fine partner for you, Yichen."
Gu Yichen's expression remained neutral, but a hint of satisfaction showed in his eyes. He had already made up his mind, and now it was just a matter of making it happen.
As the meeting concluded, Gu Yichen couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement about the future. Su Meiyou was indeed a great choice, and he couldn't wait to see her reaction when she found out about the new arrangement...
Su Han woke up very early. She took a shower and realized the door was unlocked already. She immediately went for a morning jog. She need to lose this excess fat in her body on do a lot of workout if she want to regain half of her stamina in her past life.
She had just gotten back from running five laps, her body reeking of sweat when she was stopped by Su Meiyou at the entrance.
"Dad wants to see you in the study"Su Meiyou looked at Su Han with disgust; she didn't bother hiding her expression now.
Su Han walked into the study, her eyes scanning the room. Gu Yichen and his family were already seated, their faces stern. Her gaze landed on Gu Yichen, and she couldn't help but assess his looks. He had sharp features, piercing eyes, and a chiseled jawline. His dark hair was perfectly styled, and his tailored suit accentuated his lean physique. He was handsome, but Su Han couldn't help but think he wasn't even as captivating as the men she had encountered in her past life.
As Madame Li announced the decision to break off the engagement, Su Han's eyes met Gu Yichen's. For a moment, she thought she saw a flicker of surprise, but it was quickly masked. When she nodded in agreement, Gu Yichen's expression turned slightly grim. He had expected resistance, tears, or pleas, given the old Su Han's deep infatuation with him. But Su Han's face remained serene, her voice calm as she said, "Let's just get the paperwork started."
Gu Yichen's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with questions. What had changed in Su Han? Why was she agreeing so easily? He studied her face, but her expression gave away nothing. Su Meiyou, on the other hand, was beaming with happiness, her eyes shining with triumph.
After signing on the paperwork to cancel the engagement, Su Han stood up, her movements graceful. "I'll my leave," she said, her voice devoid of emotion. Gu Yichen watched her leave, his eyes lingering on her figure. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off about Su Han's behavior. She seemed... different.
"The two of you should go spend time with each other",Su Zheng waved Su Meiyou and Gu Yichen off as he turned to Gu Tingfeng to talk about business.
As they strolled through the garden, Gu Yichen's thoughts lingered on Su Han's unexpected agreement to the breakup. Su Meiyou's gentle touch on his arm brought him back to the present.
"Brother Gu, what's on your mind?" she asked, her voice soft and concerned. Gu Yichen's gaze met hers, and he smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Just thinking about the future, Meiyou," he said, his voice low and husky. Su Meiyou's face lit up with a radiant smile, and she leaned in close, her breath whispering against his ear. "I'm excited to build a life together, Brother Gu." Gu Yichen's fingers intertwined with hers, and he pulled her closer. "Me too, Meiyou. Me too."
In the afternoon, Su Han went to school to complete her transfer process since she would be leaving for the countryside. She walked to her classroom, her eyes scanning the room as she made her way to her desk.
The whispers started immediately, students glancing at her with a mix of curiosity and disdain.
As she reached her desk, Su Han noticed all her books were scattered on the floor, some pages torn and others crumbled.
"Who did this?"She demanded glaring at everyone in the classroom. They were a bit shocked Su Han voiced out, because this was not the first time she had been bullied but then she always laid low and never made a complaint.
"I said who did this?"Su Han slammed her hands on the desk. As the leader of Silent Blade in her past life, she had a dominating presence and voice and everyone felt the impact in that moment. They immediately pointed at the culprit, Yang Rou.
Su Han immediately searched her memories and remembered this person's face. Yang Rou had always bullied Su Han whenever he met her. Yang Rou had a huge admiration for Su Meiyou and tried to get rid of Su Han at any chance.
Su Han smirked. "Finally someone I can vent my anger on". She walked towards Yang Rou and dared him to let them meet at the alley down the school after class