CHAPTER 171: CHAPTER 171: RELEASE THEM AND I’LL GO WITH YOU (1)_1

Shangguan Zhi threw two rhetorical questions back, looking at Elder Yu with a triumphant face.

"Elder Shangguan, you’re on! Who’s afraid of whom? Just don’t say my girl bullied your granddaughter when the time comes. After all, Zijin is two years older than her."

"Though my girl is young, she’s genuinely talented. Don’t cry about it later. Remember, your girl is two years older than mine. If she loses to her, you’ll be the one crying. It’ll be the Yu family’s face that’s lost."

"HMPH, just make sure your girl doesn’t cry."

"HMPH, who’s afraid of whom? Let’s do it."

"Fine, let everyone bear witness. Whoever loses better not cry."

"Alright, it’s a deal."

"Alright..."

Just as the two were about to seal their bet with a high five, a crisp voice rang out.

"Grandpa, Grandpa Yu, have some celery. Celery is good for lowering blood pressure. It’s hot here, and it wouldn’t be good if you got worked up." Shangguan You stood up and offered celery to both elders, tactfully suggesting they stop using her for their bets.

I don’t want to become a pawn in their rivalry. All I want is to keep a low profile; keeping quiet is the true path to success. I just want some peace and quiet.

"Hahaha, You is right!" laughed Shangguan Zhi. He looked at Shangguan You with pride and then threw a provocative glance at Elder Yu. "See how filial my granddaughter is!" He then smugly began eating the celery Shangguan You had given him, bite by bite.

Elder Yu looked at Shangguan You’s youthful face, taking her in from head to toe. He didn’t get angry despite Shangguan Zhi’s expression. While eating the celery Shangguan You gave him, he thought that the meal could finally quiet down. Shangguan You couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief.

Just when everyone had breathed a sigh of relief, Elder Yu blurted out something that made everyone freeze again.

"Elder Shangguan, let’s make our bet more interesting this time, shall we?"

"What do you have in mind for the stakes?"

"If Zijin wins, your You will marry Zifeng. How about that? If Zijin loses, she will marry your Qing. What do you say, fair enough?" Yu Zhibin laughed loudly, looking at Shangguan Zhi with a triumphant face.

"COUGH. COUGH. COUGH." Shangguan You, who was drinking soup, choked and started coughing vigorously at Yu Zhibin’s words, her small face turning bright red.

Shangguan Hao glared fiercely at Elder Yu, then at Yu Jiayong. Finally, he cast an icy stare at Yu Zifeng. Marry my daughter? Dream on! Is that boy from your family even worthy of her?

Shangguan Hao gently patted Shangguan You’s back, his heart aching as he looked at her flushed little face.

Shangguan Qing also trembled fiercely, then glanced at Yu Zijin. His expression turned ugly. Marry into the Yu family? That would be a nightmare!

Yu Zifeng and his sister had equally ugly expressions as they looked at the distraught Shangguan You and Shangguan Qing. The siblings exchanged a look. HMPH, if you’re not willing, we’re not interested either!

Shangguan Yu and Yu Jiaqi also looked somewhat uncomfortable.

"Elder Yu, don’t even think about it! I’m telling you, no way!" Shangguan Zhi rejected quickly. Is this Elder Yu looking for trouble? With both families drawing so much attention, a marriage alliance between us would be akin to seeking death. Maybe the Yu family is ready to die, but our Shangguan family certainly isn’t done living!

"What, you don’t dare?"

"Who says I don’t dare? There’s nothing in this world I’m afraid to do."

"If you dare, then why don’t you take the bet? I never expected there’d be something even you’re afraid of," Elder Yu taunted loudly. This time, I’ll definitely recover what I’ve lost!

"We can bet, but let’s change the stakes," Shangguan Zhi said, his sharp eyes flickering with cunning. Trying to trick me? As if you could!

"How do we change them?"

"If You wins, that boy of yours marries into our Shangguan family. If You loses, Qing marries into your Yu family. How about that? Do you dare to bet?" Shangguan Zhi smiled smugly, challenging Yu Zhibin. He was roping everyone from both families into this.

"PFFT."

This time, it was Shangguan Qing and Yu Zifeng who sputtered. How could our grandfathers use us, grown men, as betting chips? And even suggest marrying into the other’s family? Are the Shangguan and Yu families too quiet lately, prompting these two old men to stir up some excitement?

"What? You two lads have a problem with that?"

"What? You two lads have a problem with that?"

The two elders glared fiercely at Shangguan Qing and Yu Zifeng, causing them both to hang their heads. They strongly objected to marrying into another family and being used as pawns by the elders. Their futures were too promising to be gambled away by the whims of these old men.

"Grandpa, Grandpa Yu, I think we should bet on something else. This kind of stake isn’t good at all," Shangguan You quickly interjected. I definitely don’t want that Yu Zifeng marrying into our family, nor do I want Brother Qing to go to the Yu family.

"Yes, Grandpa, Grandpa Shangguan! Let’s compete over something else," Yu Zijin also urged, she and Shangguan You now flanking the two elders. This concerns our entire lives; we can’t let them treat it like a game!

"Grandpa, the New Year is coming soon. Where do you want to go? Our whole family will accompany you, okay?" Shangguan You held onto Shangguan Zhi’s arm. I have a feeling both Grandpa and Elder Yu are doing this deliberately. I can’t fall for it. I can’t let them sell me out! A person’s character can’t change so drastically and so quickly, can it?

"Yeah, Grandpa! Let’s all go out together. It’s been a long time since our family had fun together," Shangguan Qing quickly chimed in, siding with Shangguan You.

"Grandpa, it’s been quite a while since our family went out too. And now that Dad and Second Uncle are back, let’s all go and have fun, okay?" Yu Zifeng also interjected quickly. If I really had to marry in, I’d be laughed to death by everyone in our social circle!