On the night the Shanghai socialite accompanied the military officer, he broke his vow.

Chapter 94 Unlucky Things
Back home, Cui Shenglan angrily threw her bag onto the sofa, her chest heaving with rage.

Li Zhigang pursed his lips tightly, his brows furrowed, clearly also quite angry with Li Wenzhu.

Such a big deal as annulling the engagement, and this unfilial son made the decision on his own without even saying a word.

They, as parents, were the last to know, and even then, they only found out from others.

"I'm so angry! That damn bastard!"

"Do you think he's blind? What's so great about that Lu Manman? She's just like her mother, always scheming and petty, a piece of trash!"

Cui Shenglan was speechless when he learned that Li Wenzhu had actually hooked up with Lu Manman behind Song Jinyue's back.

How could she have given birth to such a blind son?

In terms of family background, appearance, and talent, in every way does Jin Yue surpass Lu Manman?
This marriage was something they had worked very hard to secure; in a way, it was a case of the Li family climbing the social ladder.

If it weren't for the fact that she and Jin Yue's mother were close friends who could talk about anything, and that Zhi Gang had previously worked under Old Master Song, how could this marriage have come to them?

Jin Yue was someone they had watched grow up since he was a child, and he showed amazing talent in medicine from a young age.

Such a wonderful daughter-in-law is hard to find even with a lantern.

After so many years of waiting, and finally seeing both children reach marriageable age, this rebellious son took it upon himself to call off the engagement!
And he was blind enough to fall for Lu Manman.

At this moment, Cui Shenglan felt like strangling Li Wenzhu.

"Sheng Lan, drink some water and calm down. It's not worth getting yourself sick over this unfilial son."

Li Zhigang poured a glass of water and handed it to Cui Shenglan.

"Hmph, I'm not angry. He ruined the marriage himself, so it's not my fault."

If Cui Shenglan hadn't suddenly tightened her grip on the cup, her words would have been somewhat convincing.

Li Zhigang patted her shoulder, "We've done everything we could. Wenzhu's actions were indeed unfair to Jinyue. Now that Jinyue has broken off the engagement, let's just let this matter go."

The phone rang just as he finished speaking.

Li Zhigang walked over and picked up the phone. His face darkened instantly when he heard the voice.

Cui Shenglan knew who was calling just by looking at his expression, and immediately went over and snatched the phone away.

"You bastard, are you only satisfied when you've driven your father and me to our deaths? Why didn't you tell me sooner that you were breaking off your engagement with Jin Yue!"

Hearing the shrewish voice coming from the other end of the phone, Li Wenzhu frowned and moved the phone to the side.

"Mom, the engagement is off, so what? Why are you so angry?"

"Besides, I don't like Song Jinyue. Nowadays, people advocate freedom of marriage, and arranged marriages are no longer popular."

Li Wenzhu didn't think there was anything wrong with her breaking off her engagement with Song Jinyue.

He never liked Song Jinyue; the person he liked was Manman. Only by being with Manman would he be happy for the rest of his life.

As for Song Jinyue, ha, all she does is throw tantrums like a spoiled princess all day long, she's not as gentle as Manman at all.

He's getting married to live a practical life, not to bring back an ancestor to worship.

Hearing Li Wenzhu's nonchalant tone, Cui Shenglan was furious. "Yes, now we advocate freedom of marriage. If you don't like Jin Yue, you can tell us. Our two families can talk things out and break off the engagement. It'll be more respectable both in terms of appearances and reputation."

"But what about you, you bastard? You're engaged to Jin Yue, and you're also having an ambiguous relationship with Lu Manman. Look at you, so capable! How could I have given birth to such a bastard?"

"You never learn anything good, only things that are beneath you. Even if I'm not sick, you'll make me sick sooner or later!"

Cui Shenglan cursed and swore for a long time, not giving Li Wenzhu a chance to speak at all.

It has to be said that Li Wenzhu knows when to call home. Cui Shenglan and Li Zhi had just returned from the Song family's old house. Calling at this time would only invite a scolding.
As Li Wenzhu listened to Cui Shenglan's cursing, her expression grew increasingly grim.

It must be Song Jinyue who told his parents!
Otherwise, how would his parents know about his relationship with Manman?
He knew that woman wouldn't stay quiet; she had already broken off the engagement with him, yet she was still causing him trouble!
"Mom, have you said enough? I'm your son, Song Jinyue is just an outsider. Why are you always siding with her?"

"Also, the person I love is Manman. I've made up my mind about her for life. When I return to Shanghai, I'll get our marriage certificate and we'll never be apart again."

Hearing Li Wenzhu's righteous words, Cui Shenglan was so angry that he laughed.

"Marry Lu Manman? Fine, then go find her in Yunnan Province right now and never come back for the rest of your life!"

Li Wenzhu was taken aback. "Yunnan Province? Mom, what do you mean? Why would Manman go to Yunnan Province?"

"You don't know yet, do you? Your good Manman has been sent to Yunnan Province for reform through education because of her improper thoughts and behavior."

"Li Wenzhu, let me tell you, it's only because you're not in Shanghai, otherwise, based on all the good deeds you and Lu Manman have done behind the scenes, you would have been sent to a labor camp sooner or later!"

Upon hearing the news that Lu Manman had been demoted, Li Wenzhu's pupils suddenly contracted, and he remained stunned for a long time.

No wonder we haven't heard from Manman lately; she's been demoted.

"Mom, what... what exactly happened? How could Manman be sent to the countryside when she was perfectly fine? Was it Song Jinyue's doing? She must be involved in this; she's just jealous that Manman and I are in love!"

Upon hearing Li Wenzhu's words, Cui Shenglan felt dizzy and almost fainted from anger.

Why was Lu Manman demoted? Doesn't this bastard know? Now that things have come to this, he shows no remorse and even tries to shift the blame onto Jin Yue.

"Li Wenzhu, you bastard! It's clearly you and Lu Manman who have been having an affair behind the scenes, and you still have the nerve to blame Jin Yue?"

"No wonder you abandoned such a good fiancée like Jin Yue and instead hooked up with that sleazy Lu Manman. I think you two are clearly birds of a feather!"

When it comes to verbal sparring, Cui Shenglan has never lost.

When she gets angry, she even curses herself, let alone Li Wenzhu, who makes her lose her temper.

After saying that, Cui Shenglan slammed the phone down on Li Zhigang's chest, afraid that if she continued talking, Li Wenzhu would be so angry that she would die.

Li Zhigang took the phone with a somber expression.

He had already finished cursing Cui Shenglan, so he didn't continue cursing Li Wenzhu, but his tone was full of disappointment.

"Dad, what happened? Why was Manman sent to the countryside?"

After Li Zhigang answered the phone, Li Wenzhu couldn't wait to ask about Lu Manman's situation.

Li Zhigang briefly recounted what he had learned from his fifth uncle and aunt about what had happened recently.

"That's how it is. They say sons grow up and leave home. If you insist on going to find Lu Manman, your mother and I won't stop you. Do as you please."

(End of this chapter)