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Wen Nannan continued, "Look! What should have been a mutually happy, consensual affair has turned into such a deadlock. Since you all plan to toss my people off to feed the water ghost, I have no choice but to secure some insurance for myself."

At that moment, the village chief realized that today's arrangement was doomed—every household in the village had their children, their very lifeblood, in them. Even his own grandson was among them. Even if he were willing to sacrifice his grandson, others surely wouldn't risk their children and fight for their lives.

The village chief let out a heavy breath, his expression shifting as he said, "A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! On such a joyous occasion, how could we break the rules? Since Miss Wen has shown enough sincerity, let's end the banquet here. Go back and rest early."