Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

In the reception room, sunlight shines through the half-open curtains onto the exquisite coffee table, creating mottled light and shadows. Xin Mujing, wearing a neat suit, sits on the sofa, facing the beaming CEO Yang.

"Hello, Mr. Yang." Xin Mujing's voice revealed calmness and determination.

Director Yang nodded slightly, sat on the sofa opposite Xin Mujing, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes.

He recalled that he had insisted on having Xin Mujing and his daughter get engaged because of the kindness between his parents. At that time, he felt that this was a sure win.

"Mu Jing, is there something you want me to do today?" Director Yang asked in a casual tone.

Xin Mujing took a deep breath and looked directly into Director Yang's eyes without avoiding the question: "Director Yang, I came here today to talk to you about my engagement with your daughter."

Director Yang's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface: "Oh? What happened to the engagement?"

"I want to cancel this engagement." As soon as Xin Mujing finished speaking, Director Yang's face darkened.

"What? Cancel the engagement? What do you mean?" Director Yang's voice was full of dissatisfaction and anger. "This is something that the older generation decided. How can you go back on your word?"

Xin Mujing did not back down and continued, "Director Yang, I know this is an agreement made by the older generation, but I now have my own ideas and decisions. I can't give up my happiness just because of this agreement."

"Happiness? Does your happiness mean betraying our Yang family?" Director Yang's voice became sharp. "If it weren't for our Yang family, would you have achieved what you have today? Have you forgotten the kindness the Yang family has shown you?"

Xin Mujing frowned and said in a deep voice: "Of course I will not forget the favor, but I also have my own principles and bottom line. Over the years, the Yang family has made a lot of money with the Xin family. I think this is enough to repay the original favor! As for my marriage, I have the right to choose my own partner."

Director Yang was so angry at Xin Mujing's words that his face turned red: "You are quibbling! I tell you, I don't agree to cancel the engagement! If you dare to do this, I will go talk to your parents!"

Xin Mujing stood up and said firmly, "Director Yang, this is my decision. Whether you agree or not, I will do it. I will explain it to my parents in person."

Director Yang stood up angrily and glared at Xin Mujing: "Okay! I want to see how you explain to your parents! We'll see!" After that, he strode out of the reception room.

Xin Mujing stood there, watching Director Yang's back disappear outside the door. There was not much fluctuation in his heart, but he felt a sense of relief. He knew that this decision might bring him some trouble, but he was ready.

He picked up the car keys, walked out of the company building, and drove to the Xin family. He knew that he needed to explain everything to his parents. But no matter what the result was, he had made his choice.

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The Xin Group's building stands in the center of the city, and the golden afterglow gives it a brilliant edge.

Under this light, a tall figure stepped out quickly. It was Director Yang. His face was no longer calm and composed as before, but was replaced by gloom and anger, like the dark clouds before a rainstorm.

The reason for his anger was simple, yet complicated. Just now, Xin Mujing's resolute attitude made him feel unprecedented humiliation and anger. His engagement with the Xin family was a move he had carefully planned many years ago, but now it seemed to be shattered because of Xin Mujing's words.

As soon as he got into the car, he immediately dialed his daughter's number. His voice was as cold as ice cubes just taken out of the refrigerator: "Yunxi, go home immediately, it's urgent!"

At this moment, Yang Yunxi was immersed in the joy of shopping. On the bustling streets of the city, she was holding a newly bought bag in her hand, with a satisfied and happy smile on her face.

When she received the call from her father, she was a little impatient at first, but when she heard something wrong in her father's tone, she immediately became alert.

"Dad, what's wrong? I'm out shopping now." There was a hint of coquettishness in Yang Yunxi's voice.

"Don't ask any more questions. Just go home now!" There was no room for negotiation in Director Yang's tone.

When Yang Yunxi heard her father say this, she also panicked. Although she was not a very careful girl, she could feel her father's anger and seriousness. So she said goodbye to her friends, hurriedly hailed a taxi, and rushed home.

Outside the car window, the neon lights of the city began to flicker, but Yang Yunxi was feeling uneasy. She didn't know what had happened at home, but she knew that this time, it seemed to be something serious. She was a little nervous, but also full of expectations, looking forward to returning home as soon as possible to solve this mystery.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window, stretching Yang Yunxi's figure out long. As soon as she stepped into the house, she called out in a delicate voice, "Dad, I'm back!"

However, what she got in response was not the familiar hug and greeting from her father, but a loud slap in the face.

Yang Yunxi was caught off guard by the sudden slap. She covered the place where she was hit, tears welling up in her eyes. She looked at her father's angry face with disbelief.

"What are you doing? Why are you hitting Yun Xi?" Seeing this, Yang's mother rushed forward, protected her daughter, and asked Director Yang in a reproachful manner.

Director Yang stared at Yang Yunxi and said angrily: "Ask your good daughter what she did! She actually did something that the Xin family could not accept, and now Xin Mujing wants to cancel the engagement!"

When Yang Yunxi heard the word "break the engagement", she was stunned. She couldn't believe her ears and tears immediately burst out. She grabbed her father's sleeve tightly and asked in a trembling voice: "Break the engagement? Dad, you said Xin Mujing wants to break the engagement? Is this true?"

Director Yang nodded angrily: "That's right! He clearly said that he doesn't like you and must cancel the engagement!"

Yang Yunxi felt desperate. She pleaded in a trembling voice, "Dad, you must help me. I don't want to break off the engagement. I really like Xin Mujing."

Seeing his daughter's tearful eyes, Director Yang's heart softened. But he still said sternly, "It's no use liking her! How can people accept you after you did something like this? We can't force it anymore."

Yang Yunxi was even more terrified when she heard this. She hugged her father's arm tightly and kept begging, "Dad, you must have a way. I know I was wrong, I will change, I beg you to give me another chance!"

Seeing her daughter so desperate, Yang's mother couldn't help but feel heartbroken. She pulled Yang Yunxi over and comforted her softly, "Yunxi, don't cry. Mom knows you regret it, but it has happened, and we have to think about how to deal with it." Then she turned to Director Yang, "Husband, we can't just give up like this. Yunxi likes Xin Mujing so much, we have to think of a way."

Director Yang pondered for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay. Let's go talk to Mr. and Mrs. Xin and see if we can save the situation."

So, as the night deepened, the three members of the Yang family hurriedly left their home and drove towards the Xin family. They all knew that this would be a difficult negotiation. But no matter what, they hoped to win the last hope for Yang Yunxi.

Outside the car window, the night was as dark as ink, and the stars were dim, as if foreshadowing the coming storm. But the three members of the Yang family had firm expressions on their faces, knowing that no matter what the result, they would work hard for their daughter's future.