ATG: Starts with a Fate-Defying System

ATG—Chapter 2: Xiao Che's Broken Engagement

"Feng'er, today is the wedding day of Miss Situ and Xiao Che. Do you… want to go and have a look?"

A gentle voice called out, stirring Chu Feng from his sleep. He blinked drowsily, slowly opening his eyes.

The scene before him was still the same as when he had first transmigrated into this world.

"Wait a second... Miss Situ? Shouldn't it be Xia Qingyue?" Chu Feng froze, suddenly sitting upright.

He remembered trying to save Xiao Che but ultimately failing.

However, the will of the Ancestral Goddess awakened at the last moment and revived Xiao Che. After that, it was supposed to be Xia Qingyue who married him. So why was it still Situ Xuan?

"What's going on here?" Chu Feng was puzzled.

"Xia Qingyue? Feng'er, what are you talking about?"

Bai Susu's eyes were filled with confusion and concern. "Did this child get silly from too much sleep?"

"You mean the one marrying Xiao Che is Situ Xuan?"

Chu Feng asked tentatively to confirm his suspicion.

A bitter look appeared on Bai Susu's face. "Feng'er, Mother knows it's hard for you to accept Miss Situ's marriage... But Xia Qingyue? She's the number one beauty of our Floating Cloud City. How could she possibly marry someone like Xiao Che?"

"But…"

Bai Susu shook her head and continued, "The Xiao family is marrying into the City Lord's Mansion. Whether out of courtesy or obligation, I must go to offer my congratulations. Why don't you stay home today?"

In her eyes, Chu Feng wasn't in the right state to be going out anyway. Besides… even if he went…

"Alright… sure."

Chu Feng paused, replying in a daze.

Truthfully, he hadn't been paying much attention to what Bai Susu said.

Once she left, Chu Feng immediately asked, "System, what's going on here?"

"The Ancestral Goddess defied fate to alter Xiao Che's destiny, but her power was nearly exhausted at the end. At the same time, I took the opportunity during the final step to tamper with everyone's memories."

"Bro, you went head-to-head with the Ancestral Goddess? You've got guts." Chu Feng gave a sincere thumbs-up.

"I am the Fate-Defying System, not a Bootlicker System. If I ask you to sacrifice for another man's wife... would the host be willing?"

The mechanical voice rang out again, though this time it was accompanied by sharp, grating static.

Chu Feng's mouth twitched.

Of course he wouldn't be willing! Who in their right mind would risk their life for someone else's wife?

Even the biggest bootlickers back on Blue Star wouldn't stoop to that level.

Chu Feng sighed inwardly. This system may be cold and mechanical, but it had a heart that burned at 36 degrees.

Even knowing it was just an emotionless program, Chu Feng was still deeply moved.

"This system… is awesome."

Still, alongside the emotion, Chu Feng couldn't help but feel nervous.

He was genuinely afraid the system might explode in his head.

After all, a weakened Ancestral Goddess was still an Ancestral Goddess.

Chu Feng guessed that the system had likely avoided directly harming Xiao Che. The chains of fate still existed; only the outcome had changed—Xia Qingyue didn't marry him.

Even if the Ancestral Goddess noticed, it would probably fall within her limits of tolerance. It wasn't worth paying a huge price to deal with him over this matter.

Chu Feng no longer hesitated. He got up and began to prepare. He had decided to follow along and see for himself.

This time, thanks to his arrival, Xiao Che's original trajectory had been disrupted. Chu Feng needed to understand what was happening in the outside world.

"Feng'er, why are you up?"

Bai Susu had just chosen a gift—not overly expensive but still presentable—when she spotted Chu Feng, now groomed and dressed.

"I'll go with you," Chu Feng said with a smile.

Bai Susu blinked, slightly stunned.

Something about her son had changed—but she couldn't quite put her finger on what.

As they stepped out of the Chu household, Chu Feng finally had a chance to closely observe the city.

Following Bai Susu along the way, he gradually formed an impression of Floating Cloud City.

To call it a "city" was a bit of a stretch—Chu Feng felt it was more like a small town.

It was compact, and its architectural style resembled that of Ancient China.

Today, Floating Cloud City was especially lively, and the reason was obvious: Xiao Che's wedding to the daughter of the City Lord's Mansion.

To most, Xiao Che was nothing more than a useless cripple who couldn't cultivate. But both the Xiao family and the City Lord's family were powerhouses in this city.

This kind of political marriage meant that, at least publicly, all the prominent figures of the city had to show respect.

As the Xiao family's wedding procession arrived, the streets became even more animated.

The sound of firecrackers filled the air, and smoke drifted up into everyone's noses.

Chu Feng heard constant whispers from those around him.

"That's Xiao Che, the Fifth Elder's grandson? I heard he's a total waste, never dares to show his face in public. Can't believe we're seeing him today."

"Yeah, even though Xiao Lie is the strongest expert in Floating Cloud City, his grandson is a joke. No wonder he never brings him out."

Chu Feng remained completely unfazed by the chatter. His eyes were fixed on the youth riding the white horse in red robes.

The young man's long hair billowed in the wind. He wore a bright wedding outfit and had a faint, carefree smile on his face.

It was as if he were mocking the jeers and whispers of the crowd.

Chu Feng stared at Xiao Che, a complex expression on his face.

"Speaking of which, Xiao Che is marrying Situ Xuan today, right? Do you think Chu Feng from the Chu family will suddenly show up to grab the bride? Doesn't he like Situ Xuan very much?"

"Shhh…"

One person glanced at Chu Feng standing nearby and subtly elbowed his friend.

Realizing the situation, the young man who had just spoken coughed awkwardly and pulled his companions into the crowd.

Unless they wanted to burn bridges completely, badmouthing someone to their face was bound to be awkward.

Chu Feng: "…"

"Don't take it to heart, Feng'er."

Bai Susu gently grasped her son's hand and spoke softly.

"Don't worry, Mother." Chu Feng's heart warmed at her concern.

This world might still feel foreign to him, but at least… he had someone who cared for him.

Seeing that Chu Feng truly wasn't upset, Bai Susu relaxed. "Come on, let's go take a look."

Chu Feng nodded.

Besides observing the current situation, he also hoped to try his luck—maybe he'd catch a glimpse of Xia Qingyue.

By now, the Xiao family's wedding procession had entered the City Lord's Mansion.

Chu Feng's eyes locked onto the gates, waiting to see if his guess would be confirmed.

Not long after, an angry voice erupted from within the mansion—

"What did you say!? You want to cancel the engagement!?"

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