Du Su was straightforward. The next morning, he sent someone to the residence to handle the matter of canceling the engagement. The messenger, perhaps under instructions from Mrs. Du, spoke kindly and even inquired about Fu Zhen. Since one doesn't hit a smiling face, Mrs. Ning naturally had no reason to create a grudge and thanked the messenger, also giving a reward.
Thus, this troublesome matter was completely resolved, and the aftershocks following the Fu family crisis had finally subsided.
However, when Mrs. Ning looked at Fu Zhen, there was still a hint of guilt in her eyes. Fu Zhen knew she was worried about her future marriage prospects, so she shifted the topic to the location of the new shop. As expected, the daughter of a wealthy merchant naturally had an interest in business and couldn't sit still upon hearing this, immediately taking a carriage out of the residence.
