Hua Jun promptly exited the room, only to be met with the sight of Hua Cheng's visage darkened with ire, his temper teetering on the edge.
Exchanging a knowing glance with Hua Ting at Hua Cheng's side, he decided to press on, "Dad, it seems Xia Ye isn't quite pleased with me. Perhaps she has better prospects. Maybe we should just let this go."
At Hua Jun's words, Hua Cheng's complexion turned a shade so dark it was almost murderous.
He addressed Xia He, saying, "Look, Old Xia, we hadn't intended to come today.
"We came out of respect for our longstanding friendship, and I have a decent rapport with Xia Hai, so I set aside our differences to make the journey.
"To think, I am quite taken aback, does your family really hold such disdain for us?
"In that case, let's consider the marriage proposal null and void!
"The Hua family cannot aspire to such heights!"