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I completely ignored what Mingyue was saying at that moment and also disregarded Mu Yan. Instead, I turned my gaze to Grandma Jiang, pleadingly saying, "Grandma, Xiao Juan has already agreed to marry me. You can't refuse!"
Only then did Grandma Jiang withdraw her cold gaze from Mu Yan and replied, "It was you, Lin Hao, who said you wouldn't marry her. Now you're saying you will. What do you want me to do about it?"
"Grandma..."
Her words made me anxious. Hearing this, Xiao Juan quickly reached out and tugged at Grandma Jiang's arm, shaking it while acting cute.
"Well, fine then," Grandma Jiang said with apparent reluctance. "If you truly want to marry Xiao Juan now, then come back to Jintan with me. Only if you come back with me will I allow Xiao Juan to marry you."
"Grandma, are you trying to make him a son-in-law?" Mao Shiba exclaimed angrily.
"What I do is none of your business, you little brat," Grandma Jiang shot back coldly at Mao Shiba with a disdainful glance.
Then she turned her gaze back to me and said lightly, "So, Lin Hao, are you willing?"
I was slightly taken aback. "A son-in-law?"
"That's right, a son-in-law," Grandma Jiang confirmed. "Don't say I'm forcing you. If you're unwilling, then forget it. From now on, you go your way and we'll go ours—no interference, no contact."
The last few words she emphasized made my heart sink heavily.
Seeing this, Xiao Juan quickly said, "Lin Hao, just agree to Grandma. Whether you want to come back or stay in Jintan later, I'll be with you."
"Xiao Juan, you..." Grandma Jiang was so angry she started stamping her feet.
"Grandma," Xiao Juan quickly pouted again.
In the end, Grandma Jiang snorted and said no more.
"Alright, Grandma, I agree to go back to Jintan with you." I looked at Xiao Juan and after a moment of silence, nodded firmly.
"Lin Hao."
Xiao Juan saw me nod and immediately beamed with joy, throwing herself into my arms and snuggling tightly against me.
"Get off."
Although Mu Yan had suppressed her anger due to Mingyue's earlier words, she could no longer control herself upon seeing another woman in my embrace. With a cold huff, she lunged forward, her sharp nails glinting ominously as they aimed for Xiao Juan's head.
"You're asking for death."
Grandma Jiang let out a cold snort, her age not slowing her down in the slightest.
Before I could react, her cane had already swung across, blocking the attack decisively.
Seeing my hesitation, Xiao Juan quickly pulled Grandma Jiang aside and whispered, "Grandma, can we wait a couple more days?"
Grandma Jiang sighed but firmly refused. "Xiao Juan, it's not that I don't want to agree, but the longer we wait, the more complications may arise. You must listen to me this time. Once we return to Jintan and everything is settled, then I will truly feel at ease."
"But—"
Xiao Juan was anxious and stamped her feet, wanting to say more. However, Grandma Jiang waved her hand dismissively. "Enough. Don't say any more. He must come back with us today; otherwise, I won't agree to your marriage."
Her last statement was loud enough for me to hear clearly.
With that, she turned away from Xiao Juan and walked over leisurely.
Xiao Juan looked helplessly at me, her eyes pleading.
I understood Grandma Jiang's words well and recognized that Xiao Juan was pleading on my behalf. Seeing her like this made my heart ache a little.
So when Grandma Jiang approached, I reluctantly said, "Grandma, I promise you. Please allow me a little time to inform my parents before we go back."
Grandma Jiang nodded. "Then we'll wait for you here. Don't take too long."
I agreed and glanced at Mu Yan, who seemed speechless as she shook her head slightly before turning back.
Seeing my gaze, Mu Yan clenched her fists slightly and shot a resentful look at Grandma Jiang and Xiao Juan before abruptly turning around to follow me. Mingyue hurriedly followed suit.
After returning home, I quickly packed a few changes of clothes. I didn't elaborate much, simply telling my parents that I was going to Jintan with Grandma Jiang.
I thought to myself that it would be better to explain everything in detail over the phone once I arrived in Jintan.
At that moment, Mu Yan chased after me and called out coldly.
I turned around, my tone icy as I said, "Humans and ghosts are on different paths. What do you want?"
"Humans and ghosts are on different paths."
Mu Yan's fists clenched tighter, and I could sense her barely contained rage. The tension that had seemed to dissipate earlier now felt like it could erupt at any moment.
But Mingyue quickly stepped forward, standing beside her and whispering, "It seems he has fallen under a love spell, which is why he is so indifferent towards you now, while being infatuated with Xiao Juan."
Her words made Mu Yan shudder, and she couldn't help but turn to look at Mingyue.
Mingyue continued to whisper urgently, "Don't reveal it just yet. Even if you tell him, he won't believe you. He doesn't even realize it himself. If you expose it now, it might prepare Grandma Jiang and the others for what's coming. You might truly lose him then, and he will completely transform into another Lin Hao—one who is utterly obedient to Xiao Juan and Grandma Jiang."
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