Chapter 24
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Chapter 24: Yang Xiao Tian
Hearing the voice behind her, Nan Yue Ran’s heart seemed to skip a beat.
After many years, she could still recognize the owner of the voice—Yang Xiao Tian!
Glancing at Bai Chen beside her, Nan Yue Ran tightened her grip on his hand and then turned to face the man behind her.
He wore a sky-blue Versace suit.
His complexion was slightly pale, and his figure appeared a bit slender.
On his wrist was a jade-green Patek Philippe watch, and he gazed at Nan Yue Ran with intense eyes.
This man was the future leader of the Yang family, Yang Xiao Tian!
The surrounding members of the Nan family held their breath upon seeing Yang Xiao Tian.
Even Nan Xuan Fei became as docile as a little kitten at that moment.
“Yue Ran, you still look as beautiful as ever after all these years!”
“Thank you for graciously attending this family gathering!”
Yang Xiao Tian smiled gently as he walked toward Nan Yue Ran, continuing to speak.
“This family gathering is to announce to Lintai that I, Yang Xiao Tian, have returned! It allows those who don’t know me to get reacquainted!”
“And it’s also for you! Yue Ran!”
Standing before Nan Yue Ran, Yang Xiao Tian’s eyes revealed a hint of tenderness.
“Yue Ran, do you remember what I said before I went abroad?”
Nan Yue Ran furrowed her brows and instinctively stepped back a bit, distancing herself from Yang Xiao Tian.
The Nan family members watched this scene, their brows twitching anxiously.
“It’s been too long; I’ve forgotten.”
A sense of estrangement lingered in Nan Yue Ran’s words, but Yang Xiao Tian didn’t mind.
“Yue Ran, I promised that when I returned, I would marry you! I would marry you in a grand way!”
“Now, I am back! I not only earned a PhD in business from Princeton University, but I also made many friends whose families hold remarkable power across Jiuzhou!”
“Yue Ran, we can have a wonderful life together!”
Yang Xiao Tian spoke gently, his eyes filled with emotion, disregarding Bai Chen beside them!
Or rather, Yang Xiao Tian had never taken Bai Chen seriously!
Watching this scene, Nan Xuan Fei wished that Nan Yue Ran were her!
Just the words Yang Xiao Tian spoke almost drove her crazy!
If Yang Xiao Tian said those words to her, she would probably throw herself into his arms the next moment!
She would be ready to give herself to him that very night!
However, to everyone’s surprise, Nan Yue Ran only tightened her grip on Bai Chen’s hand and moved even farther away from Yang Xiao Tian.
“Yang Xiao Tian, after all these years, you still love to joke.”
“I am already married, and this is my husband, Bai Chen. We are very happy together!”
With that, Nan Yue Ran leaned against Bai Chen, showing a face full of happiness.
Yang Xiao Tian’s expression changed at this scene!
The surrounding members of the Nan family felt their hearts drop.
The very moment they feared the most had happened!
Nan Zhan Fei couldn’t help but frown as he urged Nan Yue Ran.
“Yue Ran! What are you saying? Why would you choose to live with someone like him, who has no money and no power?”
“You and Xiao Tian were once a legendary couple in Lintai. Everyone knows about it!”
“Now that Xiao Tian is back, you can rekindle that romance. Isn’t that a beautiful story?”
Nan Yue Ran’s mother, Xu Qing, also encouraged her.
“Yue Yue, I know you are upset and angry about how we treated you these past few years, but you don’t have to degrade yourself like this!”
“Are you truly satisfied marrying a country bumpkin? You don’t need to take revenge on us this way. You would be much happier with Xiao Tian!”
Yang Xiao Tian listened to Nan Zhan Fei and Xu Qing, sending them a grateful look.
“Uncle, Aunt, thank you for speaking on my behalf to Yue Ran.”
“I’ve come to understand what has happened to Yue Ran over the past five years.”
“But I hold no resentment toward her; instead, I feel sorry for her!”
“It is the person who bullied Yue Ran that I hate the most!”
Hearing Yang Xiao Tian’s words, Nan Yue Ran fell silent,
While Bai Chen shot a fierce glare at Yang Xiao Tian.
This Yang Xiao Tian was trying to tarnish his image!
If he sparked Nan Yue Ran’s resentment toward him now, how could he face her when he revealed the truth later?
Besides, that night had its reasons; Bai Chen had only acted to save Nan Yue Ran.
Moreover, though Yang Xiao Tian didn’t mention Bai Chen directly, his words undoubtedly belittled him!
Yang Xiao Tian implied that Nan Yue Ran had a close relationship with him, suggesting there were some secrets between them.
What man wouldn’t overthink that?
If Nan Yue Ran hadn’t told Bai Chen about her past with Yang Xiao Tian beforehand, he might have had doubts too.
Everyone looked eagerly at Nan Yue Ran, waiting for her response.
And in the end, Yang Xiao Tian couldn’t help but take one last jab at Bai Chen.
Yang Xiao Tian looked at Nan Yue Ran with a gentle expression.
“Yue Ran, no matter what you choose, I will wait for you!”
Nan Yue Ran furrowed her brow, took a deep breath, and, gripping Bai Chen’s hand tightly, stepped back while facing Yang Xiao Tian and the Nan family.
“I have something to announce at this family gathering today!”
The guests at the gathering were drawn in by Nan Yue Ran’s words.
“Isn’t that Nan Yue Ran? Why is she here? Is the Nan family really allowing this disgrace to attend such a meeting?”
“Keep your voice down! This gathering was initiated by Young Master Yang! Don’t you know the story between Young Master Yang and Nan Yue Ran? If Young Master finds out you are still badmouthing her, you might not see tomorrow’s sunshine!”
“That’s true, but what is she planning to do? Is she going to announce her marriage to Young Master Yang?”
Nan Yue Ran gave Bai Chen a determined look, which made the Nan family gasp in horror.
“Nah Yue Ran! I warn you not to do something foolish!” Nan Zhan Fei said darkly.
Yang Xiao Tian narrowed his eyes; the warmth from his face slowly faded, replaced by a cold expression.
“Today, I, Nan Yue Ran, want to tell everyone that I am married! This is my husband, Bai Chen!”
After speaking, silence surrounded them for a moment, then chaos erupted.
“What! Who is Bai Chen? Why would she choose to marry him instead of Young Master Yang?”
“You don’t know? Bai Chen is just a country bumpkin from the mountains! He’s literally a stinky farmer!”
“Seriously? How could Young Master Yang compare to a stinky farmer? Nan Yue Ran must have lost her mind!”
“Who knows! But Young Master Yang’s face must not look good; this gathering was meant for Nan Yue Ran!”
In the crowd, only Zhao Ruilong and Zhao Ya had a different perspective; they believed Bai Chen was more suitable for Nan Yue Ran than Yang Xiao Tian.
“Such a pity!”
Zhao Ruilong sighed as he glanced at the bewildered Zhao Ya.
Meanwhile, the Nan family looked as though they had eaten something bitter, glaring at Nan Yue Ran with anger.
Nan Yue Ran’s declaration put them in a very awkward position!
How would they face Yang Xiao Tian and the Yang family in the future?
Yang Xiao Tian’s face darkened for a moment, but in the next second, he returned to his warm demeanor and mirrored Nan Yue Ran’s gesture.
“Everyone! I am Yang Xiao Tian! I also have something to announce today!”
