Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2701 - 2637: Anyway, the Engagement Was Canceled

Jiang Shiheng paused his narration, then went on to explain. "But, at that precise moment, Miss Lu promptly returned our engagement token. She conveyed a message through the person I dispatched, stating her agreement to dissolve the engagement. She instructed me not to visit again, but stipulated that I shouldn’t harbor any future regrets. Furthermore, she declared that from that point forward, the Jiang Family and the Lu Family would be regarded as strangers, and she vowed to seize every possible chance to bring ruin upon the Jiang Family."

In reality, Xiao Fu had omitted sharing these specific pronouncements back then; the written message contained only a few brief sentences. Everything had transpired too hastily, leaving no opportunity for detailed explanations.

However, over two decades later, through this phone conversation, Xiao Fu recounted every detail of that past event with an astonishing clarity.

Xiao Fu vividly recalled the day's occurrences, as if they had transpired only yesterday.

"This is utterly impossible! Shuangshuang has always been an exceptionally sensible and kind-hearted individual. How could she possibly utter such cruel words?" Old Master Lu exclaimed with righteous indignation. "The messenger must have fabricated this entire account!"

His fury was so intense that it seemed as though saliva might spray from his mouth with each forceful utterance.

Lu Junyou extended a hand to steady the elder, his voice resonating with a deep seriousness. "Esteemed Old Master, let us set aside this discussion for the present moment. Our foremost priority is Miss Lu; we must ensure she is transported to the hospital without delay."

A palpable sense of anxiety churned within him, given that Lu Shuangshuang was carrying his child.

Old Master Lu recognized that his overwhelming anger had likely muddled his perspective.

Yet, he simultaneously felt compelled to suppress the news of the broken engagement that Jiang Shiheng had just revealed. He worried that if Lu Shuangshuang were to be carried out at that moment, rumors would inevitably surface, suggesting that the two families had dissolved their betrothal long ago. He feared the detrimental impact this would have on Lu Shuangshuang’s reputation and the honor of the Lu Family.

How could Jiang Shiheng possibly permit him to keep this matter under wraps?

While the heated arguments raged on within the Jiang residence, the individuals dispatched by Yue Yang had already begun disseminating the news.

A considerable crowd had already congregated outside the Jiang Family's gates, and it was only a matter of time before the information spread like wildfire.

Two pieces of utterly shocking news were on the verge of breaking.

In those bygone days, entertainment options were scarce. Televisions were a luxury few could afford, and literacy rates were low, meaning newspapers and books were not universally accessible. Consequently, whenever an unusual event occurred, throngs of people would eagerly gather to witness the spectacle.

Recently, the affairs concerning the Jiang and Lu Families had captivated the attention of many onlookers. Now, the sudden emergence of two sensational pieces of news was akin to a single drop of water igniting a cauldron of boiling oil.

"You cannot be serious! Is this truly happening? Did Sixth Young Master Jiang and Miss Lu actually call off their engagement twenty years ago?"

"It is absolutely true! My uncle’s cousin’s nephew assists the Jiang Family with various tasks; he overheard the conversation directly!"

"Quickly, tell us more! What other details did you glean?"

"It’s said that Miss Lu returned the engagement token sent by Sixth Young Master Jiang many years ago. For reasons unknown, after Sixth Young Master suffered an accident and vanished, she acted as if nothing had occurred. The Lu Family even created a counterfeit token, and Sixth Young Master Jiang has just exposed this deception!"

"That seems unlikely. When Sixth Young Master went missing, his fate uncertain, what benefit could Miss Lu possibly gain from such an action? Could it be that she harbored genuine, deep affection for Sixth Young Master?"

"Nonsense! I call that utter rubbish! Have you not heard the real reason why Miss Lu was carried back here, completely unconscious, this time around?"

The conspiratorial tone in his voice instantly ignited the curiosity of the assembled crowd.

"It’s because Miss Lu is pregnant! She’s already two months along! Go and investigate; where was Miss Lu exactly two months ago?"

"Great heavens! Did I hear that correctly?"