Chapter 245: Chapter 245: The Marriage Agreement of the Two Familiesi

Was it really as the aunt said, that Hai Lan and Dongfang Yu had an arranged marriage?

But since Hai Lan has gone missing, was she supposed to replace her?

Hai Zhiyuan sighed, “Xiaotang, do not overthink this. You’d marry him only if you want to.”

“But Dongfang Yu didn’t want to marry me back then!”

Hai Xiaotang was not a fool; she almost understood everything.

“Grandfather, just as aunt said, am I a substitute for Hai Lan?”

“Nonsense, how could you possibly be a substitute!” The old man responded discontentedly, “It was you who wanted to marry him, and I agreed.”

Hai Xiaotang replied with a faint smile, “Grandfather, I understand it now. The reason Dongfang Yu agreed to marry me in the first place was not just because of our relationship, but also the marriage agreement between the two families, right? It’s no wonder I’ve always been curious why he agreed so easily to marry me…”

Hai Zhiyuan did not want to hide it from her anymore and sighed, “Indeed, there is some truth to what you said. But remember, even if you do not love him, I would never force you to marry him.”

“Grandfather, what kind of obligation is this that Dongfang Yu has no choice but to marry me?” Hai Xiaotang asked the main point at once.

The old man was taken aback and fell silent.

“Grandfather, can’t you tell me?” Hai Xiaotang’s curiosity grew.

Looking at her, Hai Zhiyuan said, “It’s not that I can’t tell you; it just doesn’t know how to explain. The Dongfang family owes the Hai family a big favor. To repay this favor, Dongfang Yu’s grandfather left a will before he died, stating that Dongfang Yu must marry a girl from the Hai family, or else he could not inherit his property. Of course, if we don’t agree, the agreement is void. At that time, you hadn’t been born yet, so everyone assumed that Hai Lan would be the one to marry Dongfang Yu. But don’t take it too seriously. I wouldn’t force you to marry into the Dongfang family for the sake of their wealth.”

Hai Xiaotang was taken aback; she hadn’t expected that such a marriage agreement could exist between the two families.

“So, is it that if a Hai family girl does not agree, then Dongfang Yu can marry someone else?”

“Yes, you can say it that way…”

Subconsciously, Hai Xiaotang asked, “So now, if I don’t marry him, as long as Hai Lan agrees, can she marry him?”

Slightly startled, Hai Zhiyuan replied, “That’s how it is. But Ayu said he only wants to marry you.”

“If I am adamant about not marrying him, then he will have to marry Hai Lan, right?” Hai Xiaotang, not sure why, insisted on clarifying this question.

“Xiaotang, you can marry him.” Hai Zhiyuan stood up and gently patted her shoulder, “You see how much your uncle’s family wants Hai Lan to marry him. If you do not consent, they will not stop…”

They may even endanger your life!

Someone recently tried to assassinate Hai Xiaotang, and he had always suspected that it was the work of his uncle’s family.

They are the only ones with a motive.

But without concrete evidence, he didn’t want to accuse his own son unnecessarily. After all, they might not be the ones to blame.

But one thing was clear now: Xiaotang was genuinely obstructing their ambitions.

So it’s hard to say they wouldn’t do something drastic.

“Xiaotang, tell me, what do you really want?” Hai Zhiyuan asked with a grave expression, “do you still want to marry Ayu?”

Hai Xiaotang’s eyes flickered, and she suddenly didn’t know how to answer.

The old man sternly said, “If you’re sure you don’t want to, just tell me, I’ll arrange for you to study abroad!”

Hai Xiaotang was slightly taken aback…