Hailing City, the Royal Hotel VP Ballroom, a grand engagement banquet is underway.

"Now let's have the bride and groom kick off the celebration with their first dance!"

After the host's enthusiastic announcement, the groom-to-be Gu Tianqi let out a "poof" of laughter.

"An opening dance? You think this monstrosity could dance?"

As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes turned to the bride-to-be, Su Jiuyao.

The maiden, veiled and standing silently on the stage before them, had become the object of ridicule for all to see.

Someone began to whisper, saying that Su family's third Miss had suffered facial disfigurement from a fire in her childhood. Afterward, she moved into the Mingchan Temple in the mountains and never even went to college.

Yet, as the second master of the Gu family was handsome and a prominent figure in high society, how could he possibly find her undesirable?

But she is at least a well-known family's daughter. Being humiliated in public, she must be close to tears now, right?

The key question is, how will the two sides settle this?

Gu Tianqi's father, Gu Changhai, angrily slammed his fist on the table: "Damn it! Say that again and try!"

Even if Miss Su has flaws in her appearance, for her son to publicly humiliate others like this, wouldn't outsiders ridicule the Gu family for having no discipline? Thinking about this, Gu Changhai only felt that his face had been disgraced by his son.

"Dad, I'm telling you, for the rest of my life, even if I get beaten up, I will never marry this country bumpkin!"

In his daily life, he never dared to disobey his father. But at this moment, emboldened by alcohol, after uttering those words, he tore off his tie and slammed it on the ground, then strode away from the banquet hall.

Su Jiuyao glanced at the departing figure, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

That's wonderful! That's great!

I had planned to talk to Gu Tianqi after the banquet. Even if we were married in the future, we wouldn't interfere with each other's lives. He could continue his carefree ways, and I would return to Mingchan Temple.

Since we can't even get married, let alone talk about anything else.

Thinking this way, a smile couldn't help but leak from the corner of her eyes.

This scene just happened to fall into the eyes of Gu's eldest grandson, Gu Han Ye.

He sat in a quiet corner of the ballroom, not far from the stage. He was originally lazily sipping champagne and glancing at the farce on stage, but inadvertently caught a smile.

Tsk, dumped and you're happy about it?

However, the next moment, he saw Su Jiuyao's mother walk onto the stage and pull Su Jiuyao aside, saying something in a cold voice.

Only to see the girl's bright eyes darken instantly, she nodded, her eyes red.

It seems like the mother is blaming her son for messing up the engagement party?

But the engagement failed, it was Gu Tianqi's fault, how could he be blamed?

Looking at the girl's pitiful and wronged expression, Gu Han Ye couldn't help but think of a stray kitten, kicked around and unable to make a sound.

Just like those two years he spent wandering outside.

"I'll do it," Gu Han Ye put down his champagne glass, rose elegantly, and walked towards the center of the stage. "Opening dance, I'll dance with Miss Su."

As everyone watched, Gu Hanyue approached Su Jiuxiao and extended an invitation to dance. The guests were nearly stunned.

The eldest son of the Gu family has always been aloof. Before this, let alone dancing with others, he was rarely seen appearing with anyone else besides work.

If this were to help my younger brother out of a jam, it wouldn't be very likely.

The two were half-brothers who had a long history of conflict. Gu Han Ye couldn't possibly clean up his younger brother's messes.

Could it be that he's taken a liking to Miss Su?! That's even more impossible!

Who is Gu Han Ye?

The current president of the Gu Group, the heir to the Gu family, how could he possibly look at someone like her, who is so ugly?!

Su Jiuyao looked at the man in front of her, also somewhat doubtful.

Who is this person?

The mother pushed her son gently from behind and whispered, "Grandfather is giving you face, why don't you hurry and agree?"

Grandpa… So he is Gu Tianqi's brother, Gu Han Ye.

Su Jiuyao had heard some things about him. He was 30 years old, single, and unmarried. He was handsome.

At this glance, he was indeed extraordinary. If Gu Tianqi's handsomeness was flamboyant and domineering, then Gu Hanyue's was profound and reserved.

It's just... he seemed a little weary, as if plagued by some ailment.

Su Jiuyao understood medicine. After carefully examining his face, she had a few guesses in mind.

At the same time, a daring idea also came to mind.

Maybe this person can help me solve my current problems!

Thus, Su Jiuyao knelt and returned the salute, generously placing her hand in the man's palm.

Two people gracefully waltz on the dance floor, accompanied by a harmonious waltz.

After a short while, Su Jiuyao spoke up: "Mr. Gu, has your head ailment been for three years now?"

Gu Han night raised an eye, looking in surprise at the girl before him who was speaking in such flowery language.

"Will you still see patients?"

Su Jiuyao smiled slightly and continued, "If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Gu was poisoned three years ago, but the poison wasn't completely removed, leaving him with a headache, right?"

Gu Han Ye narrowed his eyes, able to pinpoint the cause of her illness so accurately. Was he truly that divine? Or was there something more to him?

The marketplace is like a battlefield, he has been accustomed to the intrigue and deception over the years, he had to be careful.

"What does Miss Su want to say?" Gu Hanyue spoke lightly.

"If you're willing, I can cure your headache," Su Jiuyao paused, her voice gaining weight. "But as payment, Mr. Xi Gu and I will get engaged."

Just now, I was jilted by Gu Tianqi, and I was originally very happy. But my mother came to threaten me, saying that if this marriage fails, she will marry me off to a business tycoon.

That man is older than Su Jiuyao's father and a manipulative person. If she married him, her life would be ruined.

Temporarily getting engaged to Gu Han Ye is a way to buy some time.

Gu Han Ye listened, a light smile playing on his lips. So this was the true purpose all along. As for the speculations about spies and such, those were simply overestimates.

"What if you can't cure it? Wouldn't I be at a loss?" Gu Han Ye sneered.

Now the dance music has reached the last few bars.

Su Jiuyao knew that if she couldn't persuade Gu Hanye, then her future fate would be out of her control.

Then, in three months or at most six months, you would recover. Once you're better, we will break the engagement.

Su Jiuyao believed that for Gu Han Ye, this deal was definitely not a loss. After all, he only had to be engaged for half a year and his chronic illness was cured.

But Gu Han Ye's brother-in-law, and he was just dumped, right now this situation is a bit awkward.

Therefore, Su Jiuyao felt uncertain and anxiously awaited the man before her.

Gu Han night corner micro hook, "What if half a year later, you go up on me, and then regret it?"

Su Jiu Yao Jiao Yi.

"Don't worry, I don't have any feelings for you. The reason I'm eager to get engaged is because my parents want me to marry a man old enough to be my grandfather. If you're afraid I'll break my word, I can write a written guarantee."

Gu Han'ye raised an eyebrow, "Listen, I never even noticed you before. I was afraid you'd misunderstand and even had to write a letter of guarantee!"

The key is, she explained very clearly that she chose him because she didn't want to marry an old geezer. When she no longer needs him, she will break off the engagement.

How could he, the great Gu [name], have fallen to the point of being a spare tire?

Gu Han ye narrowed his eyes, "Miss Su, but I don't intend to get engaged to you."

As soon as the words left her lips, Su Jiu Yao pursed her lips and cast down her eyes with a touch of gloom.

Although I had expected this outcome, my heart still felt a little heavier.

It seems like I'll have to come up with another plan...

I was worrying, but then I suddenly heard a man say in a low voice: "What I mean is, let's just get married."