Chapter 289: You Know, Let’s Get Started!
Outside, the Tang family was anxiously waiting.
Suddenly, the door swung open. Tang Father and Tang Mother immediately brightened up and rushed to welcome the Young Master Cao stepping out:
“Young Master Cao, you’re finally done chatting! After such a long talk, you must be parched, right? Let’s move to the main hall, and let Yubbing pour you some tea—”
“No need.” Cao Nima calmly waved his hand.
“After careful consideration, I still feel that I am fated to be unrelated to Miss Tang. I can’t force this marriage.”
“This matchmaking… let’s just leave it at that.”
“Huh?” These words left the Tang family dumbfounded, staring at each other in shock.
“W-What do you mean it’s over all of a sudden?” Tang Father stammered, “Young Master Cao, did we not treat you well at our home?”
“No.”
“Then, is it that my daughter’s looks don’t meet your standards?”
“That’s not it. Miss Tang is very beautiful.”
“Then why…”
“Because I am already set on someone else.” Cao Nima said seriously, “I have made up my mind; I’ll only marry Linghua Fairy in this life.”
Tang Father was dumbstruck.
Wait a minute.
You didn’t mention having someone you liked before coming here, did you?
How did a casual chat turn into a lifelong commitment?
What on earth did you two talk about? And who the heck is this Linghua Fairy?
“Um, Young Master Cao, may I know which family this Linghua Fairy belongs to—”
“Hmph.” Cao Nima’s gaze suddenly turned serious, “She is not just any young lady.”
“She is a goddess.”
Tang Father: “…Huh?”
“She is the light of my heart, the most important existence in my life, the embodiment of love and beauty, my unchanging faith in this life.”
Cao Nima spoke with sparkling eyes: “Linghua Fairy is my dream; with her, I can no longer look at these mundane women.”
Among this dramatic monologue, the Tang family was utterly confused, and even Young Master Sang couldn’t help but cover his face.
Dude, the vibe’s just too strong!
“Sorry, Uncle. Let’s just leave it at that.”
After saying this, he tried to walk away.
Tang Mother, however, panicked and rushed over to grab his hand: “Young Master Cao! Please reconsider!”
“We had already agreed with Young Master Cao… parental arrangements and matchmaking…”
“I’ll explain it to my father.”
Cao Nima said coldly, “Auntie, I believe Miss Tang will find someone even better than me.”
“N-No…”
Tang Mother continued to plead: “We’ve even printed engagement invitations… sent quite a few out… Young Master Cao, you can’t back out…”
“What does that have to do with me?”
Cao Nima’s tone grew impatient: “I said from the start I was just here to check on fate; when did I agree to get engaged?”
“Auntie, have some dignity.”
After saying that, he shook Tang Mother off.
Tang Mother’s expression turned as if a dream had shattered, becoming confused and panicked.
She frantically glanced at Young Master Sang, her eyes suddenly darkened with suspicion:
“You! Young Master Sang! Did you feed Young Master Cao some magic potion?”
“Speak! Did you lure Young Master Cao? Is this Linghua Fairy you?!”
Young Master Sang: “?”
Lady, if you’re going to lose your mind, at least do it like a normal person.
I’m a dude! I’m not into girls!
“You give me my son-in-law back! Give me my Tianlang City residency back…” She seemed like she was going insane, rushing over to grab Young Master Sang’s sleeve.
Young Master Sang furrowed his brow, about to dodge, when Tang Yubbing rushed forward to pull her away: “Mom!”
But no one expected.
Someone actually stepped in first, taking a big stride to push Tang Mother’s hand away and shielding Young Master Sang behind him.
“How insolent!”
Cao Nima yelled coldly: “Who dares disrespect my brother?”
Young Master Sang: “?”
Tang Yubbing: “?”
The Tang family: “?”
Tang Mother was even more bewildered, staring at him blankly: “…Brother?”
“That’s right!”
Cao Nima turned around, a charming but concerned expression on his face: “Young Brother Sang, are you hurt? Do you need me to blow on it for you?”
Young Master Sang took a terrified step back, awkwardly laughing: “N-No, I’m fine.”
No need to go that far!
If you keep this up, they’ll really think I’m Linghua Fairy!
“I, Cao Nima, declare here.”
He gave a cold glare to everyone in the Tang family: “From now on, Young Master Sang is my half-brother, my fellow big brother. His matters are my matters; if anyone bullies him, they are going against me, against the Master Diviner’s residence, against the Holy Kingdom!”
This declaration left the Tang family speechless, and even Young Master Sang couldn’t help but applaud mentally.
If memory serves, my last half-brother is now busy getting blasted by my friends.
Hey, this guy has good taste. I see you becoming the next Master Crystal!
“Young Brother Sang, don’t worry.” Cao Nima patted his shoulder: “From now on, whoever dares bully you, I, Cao Nima, will be the first to deal with them!”
“Good brother!”
Young Master Sang said with a grateful face: “When the new game releases, I’ll personally send you a fully leveled account, delivered right to your home.”
“Awesome! My home is always open to Young Brother Sang!”
Cao Nima held Young Master Sang’s arm with an expression that was almost tearful: “What a pity I’m starting school soon. Otherwise, I’d want to spend a few more days with you.”
“When you bring the account to Tianlang City, let me treat you to the best!”
“Good brother! Take care!”
“You too, Young Brother Sang!”
After saying this, Cao Nima wiped his tears, turned, and stylishly left the Tang family residence, stepping into his luxurious carriage.
Before getting into the carriage, he paused for a moment, dramatically pulling down the veil covering the carriage.
Instantly, a mural of a stunningly beautiful woman appeared on the side of the carriage.
“Love should be open and unrestrained; one can’t live forever in fear like a rat in a drainage ditch.”
“In the past… I was wrong. Thankfully, Young Brother Sang awakened me.”
“I was indeed too worldly, unable to pursue my true self. I should have shown my true self to the world long ago.”
Cao Nima’s eyes sparkled with yearning and tenderness as he gently caressed the mural of the woman, letting out a hearty laugh.
“Why conceal? There’s no need to conceal!”
“I love Linghua Fairy! I’m going to be Linghua Fairy’s dog! I will only marry Linghua Fairy in this life!”
“Hahahaha, let’s head home! I want to use all my time before school starts to spend it with my beloved Linghua Fairy!”
“Original Immortal, activate!”
The carriage set off.
Under the dazed gazes of the Tang family, the carriage slowly grew distant, fading from their sight.
