Entering the room, Uncle Li saw the sweet smile on her face and chuckled.
"Happy?"
Cheng You gave him a sidelong glance. "Just a little bit happy."
Uncle Li reminded her, "Chengyan is a good boy. Those who can join the army usually have decent character. I approve of you two, but I still need to remind you of one thing. You and Zhao Yunlin have been betrothed since childhood, and everyone is watching. Before the engagement is broken off, it's best not to interact too much with Chengyan."
Although it was Cheng Tao and Zhao Yunlin who were heartless first, the world was harsh on women.
In such a situation, Cheng You would be the first to be blamed.
Cheng You smiled and said, "I know. The engagement will be broken off soon."
If it wasn't broken off soon, Cheng Tao wouldn't be able to wait any longer.
Cheng Tao ate at Uncle Li's house and then went home. Cheng Tao was waiting at the door.
Seeing Cheng You return, she eagerly rushed forward.
"Cheng You! You're finally back!"
Cheng Tao showed unprecedented enthusiasm and pulled Cheng You inside.
Cheng You raised an eyebrow. She had just finished her self-criticism and probably hated her, so how could she still smile?
"If you have something to say, just say it. Pretending won't work on me," Cheng You said indifferently.
Cheng Tao's expression stiffened for a moment, then she quickly smiled again. "What could I possibly have to say? I just thought that we sisters had too many misunderstandings recently and wanted to reconcile! There are no overnight grudges between sisters. Let's have a peaceful meal today and call it even, how about it?"
Cheng You sneered, "Am I dreaming, or are you dreaming? Cheng Tao, some things cannot be overlooked."
Before Cheng Tao could feel wronged, Cheng Wenyu got angry first.
"Big sister is actively making amends with you, and you're just accepting it. Who are you putting on such a high and mighty act for!"
Cheng You couldn't be bothered to reply. She turned and went into the house, locking the door behind her.
Song Yulian sighed and comforted Cheng Tao, "Just let it go. Cheng You doesn't appreciate it, and there's nothing you can do."
Cheng Tao bit her lip and lowered her head. "But I genuinely want to reconcile with my sister."
Cheng Tianhua waved his hand. "No need! With her personality, she's disliked by everyone. Even a few more words and she'll get angry."
Even Cheng Wenyu comforted her, "Sister, let's just forget about it. I can't stand to see you wronged."
Cheng Tao felt very pleased with Cheng Wenyu's reaction.
Cheng You could please everyone, but her own brother and father stood by her side.
"Wenyu, I'm not wronged. She's my sister. As long as she's happy, why would I be wronged?"
Cheng Wenyu frowned, his face full of concern for his sister.
For several consecutive days, Cheng Tao and Song Yulian changed their tune and actively approached Cheng You, acting as if they were a loving family.
Even though Cheng You met them with a cold shoulder repeatedly, Cheng Tao remained unchanged.
Even Cheng Wenyu deliberately tried to appease her.
One day, Cheng Wenyu, unusually, did not go out with his friends but stayed at home.
"Sister, you always take San Leng up the mountain. Take me with you this time."
Cheng You raised an eyebrow and looked at him steadily.
Cheng Wenyu's gaze darted away, unwilling to meet her eyes.
After a while, Cheng You smiled and agreed, "Okay, I'll take you."
Cheng Wenyu shouted towards the back, "Big sister, I'm going up the mountain with sister this afternoon to see if I can find some mushrooms."
Cheng Tao: "Okay, I got it!"
It looked like a scene of deep sibling affection.
Cheng You also wanted to see what Cheng Wenyu was up to. In the afternoon, she truly went up the mountain with him.
However, halfway up the mountain, Cheng Wenyu clutched his stomach. "Sister, my stomach hurts. Wait for me here, I'll be back soon!"
Cheng You frowned, "Did you bring toilet paper?"
"No, I'll go home to take care of it!"
Cheng You said impatiently, "Who has time to wait for you!"
But Cheng Wenyu ran off quickly, just waving at her before disappearing.
He ran all the way home, entering the house according to the time.
"Big sister!"
Cheng Tao came out from inside with surprise. "Why are you back?"
"I'm quick on my feet. I've already taken her to that place, then I pretended to have a stomachache and ran back. She's still waiting for me there."
Cheng Tao smiled and praised him, "Wenyu, you're amazing."
Cheng Wenyu chuckled, "Of course! Big sister, I ran into Brother Yunlin on the road. He asked me to tell you that he's waiting for you at the broadcasting station and has something very important to tell you."
Cheng Tao froze. "Something very important?"
Why would Zhao Yunlin ask Cheng Wenyu to call her?
Cheng Wenyu nodded. "Yes. What does he want to tell you? Big sister, maybe you shouldn't go. He's not a good person. Don't let him trick you."
Seeing Cheng Wenyu's consistent attitude towards Zhao Yunlin, Cheng Tao dismissed her doubts.
"It's fine, I'll just go and see. It's probably about Cheng You's matter."
Cheng Tao remembered that she had just forced Zhao Yunlin to break off the engagement a few days ago. She assumed that calling her over today was about this matter.
Thinking of this, a hint of excitement couldn't help but bubble up in her heart.
"I'll go change my clothes."
After she changed into a dress and came out, Cheng Wenyu looked displeased.
"Sister, are you really going? Why don't I accompany you? I'm afraid he'll bully you!"
Cheng Tao shook her head. "No need. You go and keep an eye on Cheng You's matters. This concerns her lifelong happiness. She's your sister, you have to be more attentive."
Cheng Wenyu grunted and pouted, "Alright then."
After coaxing him, Cheng Tao headed towards the broadcasting station.
Strangely, the door to the broadcasting station was unlocked.
Cheng Tao pushed the door open and saw Zhao Yunlin waiting there.
Before he could speak, Cheng Tao smiled and said, "Brother Yunlin, have you decided to propose breaking off the engagement to my father?"
Zhao Yunlin had originally wanted to ask her why she had agreed to meet in such a place. Before he could ask, he heard her question.
He was still hesitant. Wang Hongxia was pressuring him, and Cheng Tao was also pressuring him, which was truly annoying.
"Cheng Tao, I..."
"Brother Yunlin, you're not going to regret it, are you? I've already given myself to you. You can't treat me like this!"
Cheng Tao's eyes welled up with tears. Before she could move Zhao Yunlin, they heard the delayed sound of a loudspeaker outside.
"Brother Yunlin, you're not going to regret it, are you? I've already given myself to you. You can't treat me like this~ You can't treat me like this~"
The echo reverberated through Wujing Village.
Cheng Tao's face changed drastically. She turned around and shrieked, "Why didn't you turn off the loudspeaker? Turn it off quickly!"
Zhao Yunlin shoved her away in exasperation. "I want to ask you too! Where's the switch?"
"I... I don't know! Didn't you ask me to come? Why are you turning on the loudspeaker?"
Zhao Yunlin's face turned ashen. "Who asked you! You were the one who threw a note into my room, that's why I came! I was wondering, you were always sensible before, why are you meeting me here today!"
Cheng Tao heard his words and lunged forward to cover his mouth, shouting with a distorted face, "Shut up!"