The Favored Heiress-Chapter 110: Go back and have a look

Li Qiao turned her gaze to Shang Zonghai, offering a faint smile and shake of her head, "I’ve never been."

If she hadn’t met Shang Yu, perhaps she would’ve never given Parma a second thought in her entire life.

Now, reminded by Shang Zonghai, that yearning was once again ignited within her.

Shang Zonghai gently sipped the red tea in his cup, his strategic eyes glancing over the rim at Li Qiao, remarking as if in sudden realization, "So you’ve never been..."

Before Li Qiao could speak, he caressed his teacup, his eyelids drooping with a hint of profound sentiment as he sighed, "If you have the chance, you can go back for a visit."

At this moment, no one noticed the obvious tension etched on Duan Shuyuan’s face as she remained silent. freeweɓnovel~cѳm

Li Qiao’s attention was fixed on Shang Zonghai. Hearing his words, a flash of surprise quickly swept through her eyes.

—You can go back for a visit.

The statement seemed ambiguous.

Why did he say ’go back for a visit’ instead of ’take a look when you have time’? Besides this bizarre prearranged engagement, was there some other unknown connection between her and Parma?

Right then, Li Guangming hastily returned down the stairs.

In his hands was a red rectangular brocade box that appeared quite old-fashioned and well-preserved.

Li Guangming held the brocade box with both hands and handed it to Shang Zonghai, "Old Mr. Shang, this is the original marriage certificate."

His attitude remained reverent and humble.

Shang Zonghai accepted the brocade box, glanced at it briefly, and looked at Li Guangming, "I appreciate that you’ve kept it in such good condition. It shows your dedication."

Li Guangming, looking flatteringly surprised, chuckled, "Old Mr. Shang, you flatter me. It’s only what I should do."

As the conversation drew to a close, it seemed that this inexplicable prearranged engagement was also entirely dissolved.

But Li Qiao’s heart was stirred by Shang Zonghai’s words.

What was written in that marriage certificate?

What, after all, did Parma mean to her?

At that moment, Shang Zonghai glanced at his watch, stood up, and spoke, "Let’s go. I’ve arranged a luncheon at Crystal Garden. It’s been several years since my brother and I caught up. It’s a good opportunity to reminisce today. Though the marriage is called off, our friendship shouldn’t be affected."

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Crystal Garden, Penglai Residence private room.

After several rounds of drinks, Shang Zonghai and Li Guangming at the head of the table were still toasting and chatting lively, with Duan Shuyuan sitting beside them, chiming in occasionally but seeming distracted.

Meanwhile, in the back courtyard of the Jingge Pavilion, a drizzling rain cast a gloomy veil of mist in the sky.

Li Qiao leaned casually against the corridor near the moon gate, one hand in her pocket, pondering deeply to herself.

Before long, footsteps approached. Beneath the sheltered corridor, Shang Yu’s black figure emerged leisurely.

Li Qiao watched him steadily, without a glance astray. Their eyes met, and she silently curved her lips, "Thank you, Master Yan, for fulfilling my wish."

The man approached her, gazing down at her as a few strands of hair danced on his forehead, wild and unrestrained, "Coming here alone, are you contemplating how to thank me?"

Li Qiao tilted her head up to meet Shang Yu’s deep, ink-like eyes, her lips curving in a smile, "Not entirely, there’s also a question I need Master Yan to elucidate for me—about the marriage certificate. Did you see it before?"

The marriage certificate was an unexpected twist in the annulment of their engagement.

For years she had been burdened with the engagement, yet she was completely unaware of the certificate’s existence.

Even if the engagement was annulled, some bizarre details still seemed not so straightforward.

Whether it was Li Guangming’s manner towards Shang Zonghai, or the words Shang Zonghai said to her.

At this moment, the collar of Shang Yu’s crisp shirt fluttered in the breeze, his Adam’s apple moving slightly as he lifted the corners of his lips into a faint smile, "No, I only found out about the marriage certificate today."

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