"Zhang Long, the matter has already happened, and no matter how much noise we make, it won't change the fact that our two families have become the talk of others. Now, the rumors and gossip have likely spread, and if they ferment any further, all sorts of unpleasant speculations will emerge.
We've accepted your apology, but we can't forgive, after all, the damage has been done. You understand this, right?" Mr. Xue said, puffing on a cigarette, sitting there steadily as if casually chatting. His words, however, caused Zhang Long and his people to change their expressions entirely.
Zhang Long suppressed his inner anger, forcing a dry smile, "What you say is correct..."
Mr. Xue interrupted him, "No, the marriage between our two families hasn't come to pass, let's not wrongly recognize each other as in-laws to avoid misunderstandings."
