Here is a concise summary of the provided dialogue:
**Scene 1: Initial Meeting**
* Young master Kuea Keerati (Nu-Kuea) meets with his engaged partner, Hia Lian, who is busy with work.
* Nu-Kuea confesses his love, but Hia Lian's response is lukewarm.
**Scene 2: Flashback to Childhood**
* A ceremony shows Hia Lian and Nu-Kuea's engagement was arranged by their families when they were children.
* Nu-Kuea's grandfather had promised Hia Lian's family, making their engagement a matter of duty and obligation.
**Scene 3: Confrontation**
* Nu-Kuea realizes Hia Lian doesn't love him and feels their engagement is a duty, not a romantic commitment.
* Hia Lian implies their relationship is more like siblings, not romantic partners.
* Nu-Kuea wants to call off the engagement, feeling he's been a bother to Hia Lian, who doesn't reciprocate his love.
**Climax**
* Nu-Kuea gives a reason to call off the engagement: he wants to marry someone who loves him, not just fulfill a duty.
* The conversation ends with Nu-Kuea storming off, and Hia Lian seemingly still committed to the engagement despite the emotional distance between them.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, keeping each fact as a short sentence and numbered for reference:
**People and Relationships**
1. Mr. Lian (also referred to as Hia Lian) is a main character.
2. Kuea Keerati (also referred to as Nu-Kuea) is another main character.
3. Kuea and Hia Lian are engaged.
4. Hia Lian is considered like a grandson to Kuea's grandfather.
5. Kuea's grandfather arranged the engagement between Kuea and Hia Lian.
**Events and Timing**
6. An initial scene takes place at 7:09 p.m.
7. Kuea had an exam on the day of the initial scene and was late to meet Hia Lian.
8. A problem occurs at a factory, prompting Hia Lian to deal with it urgently.
**Business and Family Matters**
9. Hia Lian is involved in managing a business, including an ice manufacturing plant.
10. The engagement between Kuea and Hia Lian was arranged due to a promise to Kuea's grandfather.
11. Kuea's grandfather is described as the most respected benefactor of Hia Lian's family.
**Engagement and Feelings**
12. Kuea expresses love for Hia Lian, but Hia Lian does not reciprocate in the same way.
13. The reason for their engagement is largely due to familial obligations rather than romantic love.
14. Kuea suggests calling off the engagement due to lack of romantic feelings from Hia Lian.
15. Hia Lian does not think calling off the engagement is necessary, suggesting they could live separately.