Chapter 3: The Mature Charm on the

heroine! The Protagonist Is Stunned

Swish!

Lin Hao's face immediately changed. He was just about to speak out in anger—did she take him
for a pushover?

But Mrs. Liu continued, "One million, no more bothering my daughter."

Huh, huh… Lin Hao was furious. "In your eyes, your daughter, the illustrious eldest Miss of the
Liu family, is worth just one million?"

Mrs. Liu's eyebrows furrowed, then relaxed. "I'll give you five million, don't push your luck. The
engagement back then wasn't even documented, giving you five million is quite generous for the
Liu family."

Indeed, it was Mrs. Liu who proposed the marriage alliance at the time. The Lin family had
agreed, and both families reached a consensus without formalizing any marriage contract.

However, to strengthen their connection with the influential Lin family, the Liu family had
promoted the alliance widely in high society. Almost everyone in Shanghai knew about it. Given
the Lin family's power at the time, even without a written contract, the engagement was
considered binding.

But who could have foreseen the Lin family offending the Xu family and falling into ruin
overnight? The Liu family was now offering money to Lin Hao to annul the engagement, not out
of any sense of obligation but merely to silence the upper echelons of society.

"That's enough," Lin Hao finally interrupted as Mrs. Liu seemed poised to continue. "If you want
a marriage, then marry? If you want to annul it, then annul it? I won't agree to anything until
Ruolan herself tells me she wants to annul it. Farewell!"

With that, Lin Hao turned and left, leaving Mrs. Liu with a thunderstruck expression. She picked
up her phone and dialed "Young Master Xu."
Ring...ring...ring...

The call connected, and Mrs. Liu's previously gloomy face instantly transformed into a fawning
smile.

"Young Master Xu, that Lin Hao did come to see me."

She knew that Lin Hao would be visiting the Liu family in the past few days, all thanks to Xu
Liang's information. Lin Hao had no idea that an invisible net designed to trap him had already
been cast.

After leaving the Liu family, Lin Hao headed to the Liu Group. After some inquiries, he also
learned some information about Liu Ruolan. She was the executive CEO of the Liu Group, a
business prodigy, stunningly beautiful and aloof, with countless suitors.

To see Liu Ruolan, he wanted to clarify whether the idea of annulment had come from her or her
mother. The security at the Liu Group was even tighter than at the Liu family's residence, so Lin
Hao had to find an alternative route.

Fortunately, his exceptional skills allowed him to climb over a fence from another side. After
several twists and turns, he finally reached Liu Ruolan's office.

"Who are you?"

Watching the unkempt youth before her, Liu Ruolan's eyebrows slightly furrowed.

As for Lin Hao, at this moment, he was completely dumbfounded. A voice in his heart screamed,
"Annul the engagement? Impossible, this marriage will not be annulled. If Jesus himself were
here, he couldn't stop it."

Having spent six years on the mountain, Lin Hao had never seen such a beauty before. On his
way here, he had heard countless times about how incredibly attractive Liu Ruolan was. When
he saw her in person, he couldn't help but be captivated.

She had an exquisite oval face, a slightly furrowed brow, a cold temperament tinged with
dignity, and an irresistible aura. Her hair was elegantly tied up, and she exuded a mature charm.
"Why am I feeling like this? It must be an illusion." Lin Hao quickly shook his head, trying to
regain his composure.

As he came to his senses, he saw Liu Ruolan, her brows tightly furrowed, looking ready to call
the security. He hurriedly said, "I came to see you. Ruolan, it's me, Lin Hao. Don't you
remember me?"

"Lin Hao?"

Liu Ruolan's memories from six years ago began to resurface in her mind. Currently, her
thoughts were dominated by the image of Xu Liang, making the memories from six years ago
seem distant.

Lin Hao was originally the young master of the Lin family. However, six years ago, a
catastrophe had led to the Lin family's downfall, and Lin Hao had disappeared. Many believed he
was dead.

"You're still alive?"

"I went to the mountains with my master back then, and now I've returned," Lin Hao explained,
his lips curling into a faint smile.

Liu Ruolan nodded. "So, why have you come to see me?"

Lin Hao: "…"

Is she being this indifferent? Isn't she curious about what I've been doing for the past six years?
What's the purpose of my return now?

"I was at the Liu family earlier, and Aunt Jiang wants to annul our engagement. I came to ask for
your opinion."

After a brief pause, he continued in a somewhat haughty tone, "Don't worry, the engagement was
arranged by our parents back then. If you disagree, I won't force you."

He looked at Liu Ruolan with some anxiety. Although he had already designated her as one of
his harem members, he still hoped to hear the answer he desired. He thought that this statement
might win her favor, but soon, Lin Hao began to feel strange.
Liu Ruolan's expression kept changing, displaying fear, resentment, embarrassment, and various
negative emotions. After a while, she took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

"Then let's annul the engagement."

Huh?

Lin Hao was dumbfounded, his eyes wide with disbelief. What on earth was going on? It was the
opposite of what he had expected. He hesitated to ask, "Why?"

"No reason," Liu Ruolan replied with a serious expression. After all, she had interacted with Xu
Liang countless times, and their relationship was deeply rooted. She knew that Xu Liang's
domineering personality could lead to dire consequences if he found out about her engagement to
Lin Hao.

Annuling the engagement was a way to minimize any potential harm. She didn't have any
personal attachment to Lin Hao; they were merely acquainted.

It must be said that being a heroine came with responsibilities and a broad perspective.

"Mmm…"

However, Lin Hao wasn't ready to accept this. Just as he was about to question her further, Liu
Ruolan's face suddenly changed. She quickly covered her mouth and rushed to the restroom next
door, where she began to retch.

Lin Hao's pupils constricted, and his heartbeat slowed for a moment. He entertained an
incredibly absurd idea.