Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 647: Must Not Affect the Relationship Between the Two Families (2 Updates)

Chapter 647: Chapter 647: Must Not Affect the Relationship Between the Two Families (2 Updates)

"An engagement is a major event, and once decided, you can’t go back on your word. If you haven’t thought it through, Sister Niannian would rather you hadn’t gotten engaged in the first place than see you regret it afterward,"

"Getting engaged isn’t like dating someone, you know. If you get engaged and don’t end up getting married, you’ll carry that reputation for your whole life. Besides, it would make it difficult for the two families to get along. Grandfather and Brother Ruiyang’s grandfather are close friends. We can’t let the younger generation’s affairs create a rift between the elders, so you must think this through."

If this had happened in the era Xu Niannian used to live in, she wouldn’t have said such a thing.

But now the times are different, and so are people’s ideas.

In this day and age, an engagement is a serious matter, almost set in stone once it’s made.

And since the two families are now related by marriage, backing out of an engagement would indeed have a significant impact on their relationship.

Xu Sisi blinked, suddenly feeling lost, "But I haven’t decided if I want to marry Brother Ruiyang yet!"

She had planned to give a serious try with Jin Ruiyang, but she hadn’t thought about marriage yet.

The engagement was like being pushed onto a podium; she had no choice but to accept it, especially after discovering that she didn’t dislike Brother Ruiyang, which is why she didn’t oppose it.

Now, listening to Xu Niannian say this, Xu Sisi fell silent.

Xu Niannian saw her silence and gently patted her back, "Sister Niannian isn’t saying this to pressure you, only to hope you can think it through, you can’t keep going on so confused."

"Mhm, I understand, Sister Niannian,"

Xu Sisi knew that Xu Niannian mentioned this not only out of consideration for the relationship between the two families but more for her wellbeing, not wanting her to agree in a daze.

She wasn’t a fool; she could tell who treated her well and who didn’t.

"Also, the call you made to Ruiyang earlier, he didn’t hear it, it was me who picked up. You just hung up too quickly."

The already perplexed Xu Sisi heard this and suddenly let out an "Ah?" "Brother Ruiyang didn’t hear it?"

Xu Niannian nodded, flicking her on the forehead, "You’re so reckless, speaking so carelessly without even making sure who’s on the other end of the line, and then hanging up without giving the other person a chance to talk."

Now Xu Sisi genuinely felt embarrassed.

She hadn’t expected that the words expressing her feelings would be overheard by her sister, making it quite awkward for her.

"Do you like Ruiyang?" Xu Niannian asked her.

Like him?

Xu Sisi pursed her lips in thought for a while.

She probably did.

Before Jin Ruiyang had told her that all his gentleness was an act, Xu Sisi was quite sure she liked Brother Ruiyang.

But since he said that, it was as if he had completely changed into someone she didn’t know, no longer the Brother Ruiyang she was familiar with.

He was still gentle, but no longer gentlemanly, and even occasionally behaved inappropriately toward her.

His drastic change left Xu Sisi feeling perplexed and even somewhat resistant.

It seemed as if by liking this Brother Ruiyang, the Brother Ruiyang she knew before would completely disappear.

So deep down, she was somewhat resistant.

But when he really got close to her, she couldn’t bring herself to dislike him at all.

Even when he was inappropriate towards her, she got nervous and anxious, but never disgusted or dissatisfied.

Xu Niannian seeing her ears begin to turn red, raised her eyebrows knowingly and patted her shoulder, "Alright, no need to overthink. Just go ahead and get engaged to Ruiyang peacefully."

She already knew the answer.

Xu Sisi wasn’t a stranger, she was Xu Niannian’s cousin, and her uncle’s family had always been kind to her. As her sister, Xu Niannian naturally wanted to treat Xu Sisi well and didn’t want her to do anything she’d regret.

But now, it seemed a bit like an unnecessary precaution.

Xu Sisi’s feelings for Jin Ruiyang couldn’t be faked.

Time flew by, and soon it was the afternoon.

Although the invitation was extended only to some close friends and family, they still needed to get to the restaurant early.

Xu Sisi was nervous, but more than that, there was an indescribable joy and excitement in her heart.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, the elder lady and Xu Wentian went ahead to meet Elder Master Jin and greet the friends and relatives. Xu Niannian and Zuo Qing accompanied Xu Sisi slowly.

Xiao Bao and Da Bao had already been taken by Xu Wentian and the elder lady to show off.

Zuo Qing had been very quiet all day. Xu Niannian knew about her feelings for Jin Ruiyang and wasn’t sure what to say to comfort her.

No matter what she said at this moment, it wouldn’t help.

Jin Ruiyang was already waiting at the entrance of the restaurant.

Even though it was just an engagement and only closer relatives and friends were invited, the number of guests was still quite large due to the extensive networks of the Xu and Jin families.

Xu Niannian got out of the car first, intending to help Xu Sisi down because she was wearing a pair of high heels.

These high heels were a rare act of consideration from the elder lady, who had bought them for Xu Sisi at the department store.

But before Xu Sisi’s hand reached hers, Jin Ruiyang, who had been waiting at the restaurant entrance, already strode over and took Xu Sisi’s hand before she could.

Xu Niannian: "..."

Seeing Jin Ruiyang so eager, she couldn’t help but cover her lips and chuckle softly.

Then she looked over at Zuo Qing, who was still in the car, with a bit of concern.