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940. Still refuses
"Senior Yan Jin, thank you for your kindness, but Xiao Yan already has a partner, so I really cannot agree to the marriage."
While Xiao Yan might be open to discussing becoming the leader of the alliance, a marriage alliance was completely out of his consideration. Therefore, he was quite frank and directly refused without much hesitation.
Upon seeing this, Yan Jin raised an eyebrow slightly, his expression showing displeasure at Xiao Yan's decisive rejection: "What? Do you think there are no women in my Yan Clan worthy of you, or are you going to abandon the Yan Clan regarding the alliance?"
Xiao Yan took a deep breath and said sincerely, "That's not the case. I believe there are still many outstanding women in the Yan Clan, without a doubt. The Yan Clan is naturally an extremely important part of our alliance. It's just that my personal life is already fulfilled, and marrying anyone would only be a betrayal."
"Therefore, I would like to ask Senior Yan Jin to change his request, and I will try my best to fulfill it."
Upon hearing this, Yan Jin wore a thoughtful expression, revealing neither joy nor anger.
"Young friend Xiao Yan, I am indeed very satisfied with you and sincerely wish to arrange a good marriage for you. The alliance is of great importance, and we both probably need to think it over carefully. For the time being, you can stay with my Yan Clan. Master Huo Zhen also has many things he would like to discuss with you. Give me your answer before you leave, how does that sound?"
No matter how firm Xiao Yan's resolve was against the marriage alliance, Yan Jin's offer was perfectly timed. As a representative actively seeking to form an alliance, Xiao Yan couldn't simply refuse. Ultimately, he heeded Yan Jin's advice and expressed his willingness to stay with the Yan Clan for a while.
Shortly after Xiao Yan left, a figure entered Yan Jin's room. Dressed in a fiery red gown, who else could it be but Huo Zhi?
"As you guessed, Xiao Yan refused."
Huo Zhi nodded, her eyes filled with complex emotions. As she expected, Xiao Yan did not agree to the marriage proposal.
Yan Jin looked at Huo Zhi, who was slightly lost in thought, and a hint of heartache appeared in his eyes. He stepped forward and stroked Huo Zhi's head, saying, "That Xiao Yan is really ungrateful!"
Hearing the clan leader's words of comfort, Huo Zhi felt a lump in her throat, but she couldn't show it and had to hold it in. She slowly shook her head and said, "Grandpa, you don't need to make things difficult for him anymore. Actually, I don't want to marry him either."
Hearing this, Yan Jin had Huo Zhi sit down beside him and patiently asked, "Why is that? I can see that this little guy still has feelings for you. The marriage might not be impossible. Don't tell me you suddenly don't like him anymore."
Then, as if worried that Huo Zhi might disagree, Yan Jin added, "Moreover, this marriage alliance isn't just for you alone. Our Yan Clan is facing too many difficulties and has no choice but to need external support. Xiao Yan may seem like just a Dou Sheng now, but his background is actually quite terrifying, and the forces he can involve are already at the point where they can shake the Central State."
Huo Zhi took a deep breath and suddenly asked, "Grandpa, do you remember how Elder Huo Zhen evaluated Xiao Yan's sweetheart?"
Yan Jin nodded. After visiting the Starfall Pavilion, Huo Zhen also gave Xiao Yan's two lovers extremely high praise: "Little Fairy Doctor is wise and cautious, her plans are watertight, and she is as cunning as a fox. Gu Xun'er has extraordinary talent, is deeply devoted to Xiao Yan, and has experienced a lot with him. She is as elegant as a crane."
"I've met both of these women, and there's also Qing Lin, whom Elder Huo Zhen hasn't met. Each of them is an extremely rare and extraordinary woman. If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, but the key is that each of them fell in love with Xiao Yan much earlier than I did." Huo Zhi spoke slowly and deliberately, clearly having thought about these words for a long time.
"If this were before, I might have had some chance, but Xiao Yan not only has a child now, but is also officially married. Even if I were to get married now, it would only be humiliating for me..."
Upon hearing this, Yan Jin snorted coldly, "With me here, I will definitely not let you suffer any losses."
Hearing this, Huo Zhi's resolve only strengthened. She shook her head and said, "Grandpa, this is another point I want to make. You've already worried too much about the family. Originally, your chosen successor was Brother Xuan, but he's already gone."
"The Yan Clan will inevitably be handed over to me in the future. I cannot betray the Yan Clan either. If I marry Xiao Yan, wouldn't the Yan Clan be left without anyone to manage it?"
"I don't want to be a sheltered woman vying for favor with others, even if it's Xiao Yan!"
Hearing Huo Zhi's words and seeing her arguing so earnestly, Yan Jin said, "The Yan Clan has indeed fallen, and they certainly need you. But precisely because of this situation, I now regard everyone in the Yan Clan as my children. What elder wouldn't want their child to be happy?"
Even with Yan Jin's explanation, Huo Zhi remained silent, her lips pressed tightly together.
"Actually, I understand even if you don't say it. What you're worried about isn't the first two possibilities, but rather that you feel Xiao Yan has already found happiness, and you think that forcing your way in will only make him unhappy, right?"
Fire Child shook her head firmly and quickly: "That's not how it is!"
"Grandpa, please listen to me. The alliance is too important to us. Please don't make things difficult for him. Xiao Yan is loyal and righteous. As long as we overcome this hurdle, he will definitely not take advantage of our misfortune."
"You're still thinking of him even now. You're too kind-hearted and don't know how to be selfish for yourself."
The Yan Clan naturally has various forms of education for its elite members, but before Huo Zhi left the clan due to unforeseen circumstances, there were some things she hadn't yet experienced. Therefore, her actions in this matter touched Yan Jin deeply.
Yan Jin sighed deeply. Seeing that Huo Zhi still wouldn't budge, he finally couldn't bear to refuse her: "In that case, I'll think of another way. We won't force him into a marriage, nor will we make things difficult for him."
With Yan Jin's consent, Huo Zhi finally relaxed and then bid farewell to Yan Jin.
As soon as she left, Huo Zhi could no longer control her emotions, and tears of grievance fell uncontrollably. However, she remained very restrained and refused to make a sound, silently shedding tears by herself.
It was supposed to be a marriage alliance with any member of the Yan Clan, but how could Xiao Yan not understand that he himself was the other protagonist in the alliance? However, Xiao Yan refused without hesitation; it was his will. Huo Zhi knew that the little bit of luck in his heart was truly just luck.