38. Don't you feel wronged?

Fu's family unilaterally set the wedding date without consulting the Leng family in advance, and in the end, the Old Master Leng didn't say much. After all, not only did the Fu family not inform the Leng family, but they also didn't consult with the Zheng family in advance.

Leng Sa estimated that besides Fu Fengcheng's sudden interference with the wedding date, the most important factor was Warlord Fu's dissatisfaction with both the Zheng and Leng families.

The Zheng family was naturally due to the affair involving Fu Yucheng and Zheng Ying. As for the Leng family, the affair had caused quite a stir recently, and it's hard to believe there was no involvement from the Old Master of the Leng family.

The Second Madam didn't care about all of this; her current priority was preparing a dowry for her daughter.

The second branch didn't handle family matters, but the Second Madam was particularly firm in preparing a dowry for Leng Sa. The First Madam Leng from the first branch household, who managed all the family affairs, didn't want to spend extra money, especially since she didn't have a biological daughter to marry off.

However, the Second Madam was unusually adamant and wouldn't back down, even if it meant making a scene in front of the Old Master. Leng Sa understood that her mother felt aggrieved about her marriage but didn't try to stop her; she let her mother vent her emotions.

The wedding date had been set. The people of Yong City probably realized that Warlord Fu had some grievances against the Zheng family and Zheng Ying. However, this didn't affect Leng Sa's situation at school. At most, the female students in her class got closer to her.

After all, even if Warlord Fu was dissatisfied now, in the future, Fourth Young Master Fu would still be in charge of the family. Since he had agreed to let his fourth son marry Zheng Ying, wasn't that because he had no choice but to compromise?

Moreover, Zheng Ying was pregnant. If he didn't like her now, would he still dislike her after her child was born?

In the evening, after performing in a school program, it was already quite late. Leng Sa thought for a moment and decided to visit Liao Yunting's place.

If she didn't send the money to him soon, Liao Yunting might become passive and uncooperative.

"Third Young Lady," a black car pulled over on the side of the road, and the window rolled down to reveal Xiao Haoran's smiling face. "Third Young Lady, you're just going back now? Do you want me to give you a ride?"

Leng Sa glanced at Xiao Haoran and shook her head. "Thank you, Young Master Xiao. It is just a few steps back to home. I'll walk."

"Don't say that. If I leave you behind, I wouldn't feel right living in the Leng residence."

She reached up and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, looking at Xiao Haoran. "Young Master Xiao, what are you saying? You are my Fourth Sister's fiancé, and you have a connection with the Old Master. Isn't it only right for you to stay in the Leng residence? Being too polite might displease the Old Master."

When she mentioned the words 'fiancé', there was a visible flicker of annoyance in his eyes, though he maintained an amicable demeanor on his face. "So, we shall have no formalities? Or… Third Young Lady doesn't want to ride with me?"

Leng Sa replied, "We should avoid arousing suspicion."

Xiao Haoran shrugged it off. "I thought Miss Leng was a college student."

"I am, but my grandfather isn't, and neither is my Fourth Sister."

"Old Leng and Mingshu won't be so unreasonable."

Leng Sa nodded. "Then, I appreciate your help, Young Master Xiao."

Xiao Haoran opened the car door, and Leng Sa got in.

The car headed in the direction of the Leng residence.

Xiao Haoran curiously looked at her. "Third Young Lady, why are you back so late today?"

"Something came up at school."

"I see." Xiao Haoran nodded. "About the Fu family last night…"

"Huh?" Leng Sa looked up with confusion in her eyes. "What is it?"

Xiao Haoran paused for a moment. "Third Young Lady is getting married at the end of May. I'm afraid I won't be in Yong City then. I wanted to offer my congratulations in advance."

Leng Sa replied casually, "Young Master Xiao, is that what you wanted to talk about? It's not a big deal. Warlord Fu probably just wants to choose a suitable date. Many elderly people believe that April, June, and July are not suitable months for weddings. I don't mind."

Xiao Haoran clenched his fists. "Third Young Lady, don't you feel uncomfortable marrying… on the same day as Fourth Young Master Fu?"

Leng Sa remained composed. "It's not like I did anything wrong. Why should I feel uncomfortable? I think it might be a bit early, but the Warlord's household has a lot going on, and it would be troublesome to hold two weddings separately. It's better to do it together."

"Is that so?" Xiao Haoran muttered softly.

Leng Sa raised an eyebrow. "Could it be that Young Master Xiao feels that there's something wrong with the Warlord's decision?"

Xiao Haoran forced a smile and lightly bit his lip. "Of course not. I'm just asking."

She looked at Xiao Haoran and inquired further, "Let's not talk about me. Young Master Xiao, when are you and Fourth Sister planning to get married?"

"Well… Fourth Young Lady is still quite young."

Leng Sa nodded. "That's true, but my grandfather thinks that Fourth Sister isn't young anymore."

Xiao Haoran said, "A young lady's life can't be compared to that of a wife and daughter-in-law. Our family has many rules. It's good to allow Fourth Young Lady to relax for a couple more years. Besides… Third Young Lady, you're not married yet, right?"

"I'm getting married soon."

"…" Xiao Haoran looked at her strangely. He had encountered plenty of girls with various tempers and personalities. Among them, there were bold and cheerful ones, but when it came to their wedding plans, even if they were not shy, they would usually show at least a hint of sweetness and anticipation. In a situation like Leng Mingyue's, there should have been some resentment.

However, this Third Young Lady showed neither shyness nor any expectant or nervous expressions. It was as if they weren't discussing her marriage but talking about what to have for dinner, with a nonchalant demeanor.

"Third Young Lady…" Xiao Haoran gazed at her and asked softly, "Don't you feel aggrieved?"

"Aggrieved?"

Xiao Haoran nodded. "It has nothing to do with you, yet you have to bear all the consequences. Third Young Lady, don't you feel it's unfair? Young Marshal Fu… First Young Master Fu was indeed an outstanding talent among the young elites, but in the future…" Xiao Haoran shook his head, and his eyes were filled with sympathy and pity as he looked at her.

"In the future, you'll have to be with such a person for the rest of your life. Has Third Young Lady thought it through?"

Leng Sa lowered her eyes and sighed softly. "Whether I've thought it through or not, what can I do about it? You saw it too. Last night, Warlord Fu announced the wedding date directly. How can our Leng family have any say?"

Xiao Haoran's eyes flickered, and he spoke in a low voice, "I just can't bear to see Third Young Lady ruin her entire life. If you need help, I might be able to offer some assistance."

Leng Sa looked at him in astonishment. "What… do you mean?"

Xiao Haoran smiled and said, "It's nothing. Third Young Lady, just think it over carefully. Is it worth ruining your life for a cripple? If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask me."

Leng Sa tightly grasped her bag on her lap, her hands trembling slightly. "Why… why would you want to help me?"

"My father was once taught by Elder Leng, and you're Mingshu's sister, right? Even if these are not the case, I can't bear to see a girl end up in such a situation."

She remained silent, and he didn't press further. "I'll be in Yong City for a few more days. Third Young Lady, take your time to think it over."