Chapter 6

You are not worthy of me!

These few words were enough to shatter the self-esteem of most men, but Chen Xuan was an exception. In his view, it wasn't that he was unworthy of this haughty woman, but rather that she was unworthy of him, not even deserving to serve by his side.

"Hehe, Miss Gao's blow is powerful, but this boy from the countryside truly doesn't deserve her."

"More than just unworthy, he doesn't even deserve to carry Miss Gao's shoes. I wonder where this country bumpkin gets the nerve to even mention the marriage proposal to the Gao family. His face is too thick!"

"His face is indeed thick, but if a poor boy from the countryside doesn't have a thick face, how would he have any chance? After all, if he tries with a thick face, what if he succeeds?"

"Hehe, too unrealistic. The prestigious Gao family is not a place for him to enter. With the Gao family's influence, countless young talents in Dongling would vie to become a son-in-law. What is he compared to them?"

"Hehe, some people deserve to be humiliated. It's their own fault for seeking humiliation."

In the hall of the Gao family's villa, everyone stared at Chen Xuan with derision.

Gao Yao's eyes were cold, and her demeanor was haughty. The thought of marrying this rustic country bumpkin was impossible, not just in this life, but in any life to come.

The idea of being bound by a marriage proposal to this country bumpkin made Gao Yao feel nauseous.

"Unworthy of me?"

Damn, this is too unjust!

Chen Xuan's heart was icy cold, but his expression was extremely calm. He nodded and said, "Fine, you decide. But I want an answer from the head of the Gao family. Does the original promise still stand?"

Chen Xuan stared directly at the silent old man of the Gao family.

"What, are you going to question Grandfather Gao? What is your status? What qualifications do you have?" The handsome young man standing beside Gao Yao looked at Chen Xuan coldly and said, "Boy, this is Dongling, not your so-called peaceful village. The waters are deep, be careful not to drown in them. If you don't want to die, get out of the Gao family now."

"That's Zhou Jian, the young master of the Zhou family. It's rumored that Zhou Jian has been aggressively pursuing Miss Gao Yao. He came to the birthday banquet today and is standing beside Miss Gao Yao, so it's likely he's here to claim the Gao family's flower for himself."

"The Zhou family may not be the wealthiest in Dongling, but the old man of the Zhou family is a retired vice-secretary, a senior figure. Many of the key officials in Dongling today were personally promoted by the old man of the Zhou family. So, the Zhou family's influence in Dongling is even greater than the Gao family's."

"Who are you?" Chen Xuan looked at him, cursing under his breath. This pretentious little punk dares to threaten him. If it weren't for the two mistresses' instructions not to use violence, he would have beaten the crap out of this guy.

"Hmph, a country bumpkin like you, do you even have the qualifications to know who I am?" Zhou Jian said coldly. "I won't repeat myself. Get out of the Gao family now."

"Hehe, so you're not part of the Gao family." Chen Xuan shook his head. "If you're not part of the Gao family, don't bark like a dog in front of me. I'm from the countryside, I don't understand."

Hearing this, the people in the hall were stunned, and their expressions became incredibly colorful.

"This country bumpkin must be crazy, daring to humiliate the young master of the Zhou family. He must want to die!"

"In Dongling, with the Zhou family's influence, making someone disappear is easy. This country bumpkin dared to humiliate the young master of the Zhou family, he's dead for sure!"

"Little brat, how dare you humiliate Zhou Jian? What are you, do you know who Zhou Jian is? He can crush you like an ant. You're a country bumpkin with no sense of life or death." Wu Lili's voice was sharp.

Gao Yao's face also turned cold.

"Damn, what did you say?" Zhou Jian's face was dark. As the young master of the Zhou family in Dongling, he was humiliated by a country bumpkin. "You're looking for death. Drag him out and beat him to death!"

Instantly, the bodyguards who came with Zhou Jian appeared and surrounded Chen Xuan.

Seeing this, the guests in the hall stepped back, watching Chen Xuan with cold smiles. "He's dead for sure!"

"Beat him to death, beat this country bumpkin to death!" Wu Lili called out viciously.

"Don't let this toad who wants to eat swan meat off easy. Let him know what the Gao family of Dongling is!" Gao Meifeng and Gao Xueqing, the sisters, looked cruel. They hoped Chen Xuan would be beaten to death.

On the main seat, Grandfather Gao's expression was indifferent, and he remained silent, not stopping Zhou Jian.

However, just as the bodyguards were about to forcibly take Chen Xuan away, a deep voice suddenly came from outside the Gao family's villa.

"Hehe, the Gao family of Dongling, what a grand presence..."

As the words fell, an old man walked in with a steady gait, though he was already old, his old illness had been cured, and his martial arts realm had advanced, making him look much younger.

Hearing this, the Gao family was about to get angry, but when they saw the old man walking in, their expressions changed!

"This is... Jiang Xiaotang, and Miss Jiang!"

Seeing the old man and the young woman walk into the Gao family's hall, everyone's faces changed dramatically.

On the main seat, Grandfather Gao immediately stood up and welcomed Jiang Xiaotang, his expression somewhat excited. "Grandfather Jiang, what wind brought you here?"

This scene was somewhat comical; Grandfather Gao was already seventy, but in front of the sixty-something Jiang Xiaotang, he seemed like a junior.

"Hehe, it's your family's birthday, how could I not come?" Jiang Xiaotang smiled, but his heart was icy cold. He had already been there for a while, waiting outside the villa. He originally intended to wait until Chen Xuan finished his business, but the Gao family's attitude made him unable to hold back.

Grandfather Gao didn't notice Jiang Xiaotang's anger. He was immersed in excitement. With Jiang Xiaotang personally coming to congratulate his family, this would definitely elevate the Gao family's status in Dongling.

After all, the person in front of him was one of the major figures in Jiangdong, a true big shot to him.

The other members of the Gao family were also excited. Jiang Xiaotang's visit would bring more prestige to the Gao family.

The guests present looked at Grandfather Gao and the others with envy.

"Who would have thought that even Grandfather Jiang Xiaotang would bring his granddaughter to wish Grandfather Gao a happy birthday. This will surely solidify the Gao family's position in Dongling."

Chen Xuan saw Jiang Xiaotang and the young woman, Jiang Wushuang, who walked in with him, but his mind was on the Gao family.

"Grandfather Jiang, please come in and take a seat!" Grandfather Gao and the others politely led Jiang Xiaotang and Jiang Wushuang in.

Jiang Xiaotang glanced at Chen Xuan and, seeing that Chen Xuan didn't greet him, said calmly, "Forget it, your Gao family's position is too high. I'll just stand here."

Hearing this, Grandfather Gao and the others, who were in the midst of excitement, were stunned.

Chen Xuan then said, "Grandfather Gao, I'm waiting for your answer."

"Answer?" For some reason, Grandfather Gao's eyes suddenly became sharp and superior. "Do you have the qualifications to enter the Gao family?"

"Hehe, so the Gao family wants to break the engagement?" Chen Xuan said with a cold laugh.

"Wrong, it's not breaking the engagement. The Gao family is not a person who breaks promises. It's an annulment." Gao Yao stared at Chen Xuan and said, "We both know you don't deserve me. Don't humiliate yourself further. Let's annul the engagement!"