Chapter 15: Why does she have such an unlucky name?

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Seeing the siblings' hesitant manner, Fang's mother knew there was something difficult to say, but thankfully, she couldn't detect any conflict in their eyes.

In other words, their behavior wasn't due to a fight.

As a mother, she naturally wouldn't embarrass her children, so she quickly changed the subject: "You two should go see the doctor later. By the way, I'm going to announce something very important that's about to happen in our family today!"

Hearing this, Fang Yajun's delicate body trembled slightly.

She knew what important matter her mother was referring to—it must be about Fang Chang's marriage!

She had thought about it all night, but Fang Yajun still couldn't figure out why she didn't want Fang Chang to get engaged, but she decided not to dwell on it.

Anyway, Fang Chang would always be her brother, and she wouldn't allow anyone to take him away!

"Important matter?"

Fang Chang asked, "Mom, what important matter are you talking about?"

Hearing this, Fang's mother winked at Fang Chang and said with a smile, "It's about my son's life-long happiness!"

Oh no!

Hearing this, Fang Chang felt a surge of unease.

Normally, any plot involving an engagement was a threat to him! After all, his fate was no joke.

Sure enough, his mother's next words sent chills down Fang Chang's spine.

"Xiao Chang, your father and I have found you a fiancée, that girl from the Liu family. She's very famous in Suzhou!"

"Not only is she beautiful, but her business acumen is astounding. She's only a year older than you."

"Xiao Fan just came home. We're planning a banquet to announce our family's situation, and then we'll let you meet that girl."

Surname Liu?

Hearing this surname, Fang Chang's bad premonition intensified.

"Mom, what's her name?"

"You silly child, how could you forget? You two used to play together when you were little!"

Fang's mother scolded, "The little girl from the Liu family, Liu Ruyan!"

"Liu Ruyan? Why does she have such an unlucky name?"

Liu Ruyan?!

Fang Chang's pupils contracted. Having read countless online novels in his past life, how could he not know the reputation of Empress Ruyan? Although she was called an Empress,... she didn't seem to have a good reputation.

It was common knowledge that Empress Ruyan only played high-level plot games; wherever she was, nothing good came of it!

Although Empress Ruyan was very beautiful, it couldn't hide her extremely wicked nature.

One wrong move, and you could really be played to death.

Even knowing that there was a very high probability that Liu Ruyan was the chosen one, Fang Chang didn't want to get involved in this mess.

"Mom and Dad..."

Fang Chang said to his parents, "Maybe we should call it off. I have no intention of getting engaged right now, and besides, we haven't seen each other for so many years; I don't remember her at all."

Hearing Fang Chang's words, Fang Yajun felt a surge of secret joy for some reason.

But this joy was quickly suppressed by her mother's words.

"It's alright, feelings can be cultivated slowly."

Fang Chang's mother said earnestly to him, "Xiao Chang, Xiao Fan, your father and I have failed you. We haven't fulfilled our responsibilities as parents, causing you to experience so much since childhood."

"You've all grown up, and your parents don't know how to make it up to you anymore."

"But don't worry, things won't be like that in the future. We plan to hand the company over to your sister and stay with you from now on. Although we can't make up for our past mistakes, at least we tried."

"Xiao Chang, this engagement isn't about leaving home, it's just an engagement. Besides, the final decision is yours. If you agree, we'll get engaged. If you don't like that girl, your parents will find you someone better!"

"And Xiao Fan, Mom will also help you find a good match. Don't rush."

"Mom and Dad..."

Fang Fan also refused: "I'm not in the mood for that right now."

Hearing this, Fang Chang's eyes lit up, and he said to the others, "How about letting Liu Ruyan and Fang... and my brother get engaged?"

"???"

Fang Fan's pupils shrank: "What are you talking about?! You're giving it to me just because you don't want it?"

Yesterday he thought Fang Chang really had his reasons, but now Fang Fan instantly exploded.

Yesterday was definitely a misperception!

Hearing Fang Fan's words, Fang's mother also scolded, "Xiao Chang, what nonsense are you talking about? Just meet that girl from the Liu family. Don't worry, we won't force you to get engaged. Our Fang family doesn't need to consolidate our power through marriage alliances."

"So, all of you children can choose your own marriages."

"..."

Reluctantly, Fang Chang nodded, agreeing to the suggestion.

It was just a meeting, and he was also somewhat curious about this powerful Empress Ruyan, whose life was elsewhere. He could take the opportunity to check out her profile.

Fang Fan breathed a sigh of relief.

He had no intention of finding a woman right now. Aside from having many things to do, his cultivation technique didn't allow him to do so at this moment!

The banquet disrupted many of the three's plans.

Since it was the Fang family hosting the banquet, Fang Chang and Fang Fan were the main characters, so naturally they needed to work diligently with Fang's mother, from choosing their attire and opening remarks to even familiarizing themselves with the proceedings.

They spent three days busy with these matters.

Fang Chang truly witnessed what the simple, unpretentious life of the wealthy was like.

This was an experience he had never had in his previous life.

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The fourth day.

A hotel owned by the Fang family.

The hotel was brightly decorated, both inside and out, bustling with activity. The lobby on the first floor was used for the banquet, its golden splendor shimmering with dazzling light.

Celebrities from all walks of life in Suzhou gathered here.

These celebrities, dressed in luxurious and expensive clothes, chatted and laughed about their respective businesses.

They quite enjoyed attending these banquets. Putting aside the Fang family's prestige, the various figures invited could easily expand their networks.

Outside the hotel, rows of luxury cars rarely seen on ordinary days were parked, and each person stepping out was met with a flurry of flashing cameras from the surrounding reporters.

Backstage…

Fang Chang wore a custom-made brown suit, his hair slicked back; his handsome face needed no makeup.

It must be said, he had a very good appearance; otherwise, he wouldn't have suffered such a humiliating death in his previous life.

He looked at himself in the mirror, pondering how to win the favor of those chosen ones.

His destiny contained the traits of attracting hatred and becoming a minor villain, seemingly making him a stepping stone for the chosen ones, inherently on the opposite side. In this situation, winning favor could only be done like Ye Xiang—by striking first when there was no conflict of interest.

"Forget it, there's always a way, and besides..."