One day.
Two days.
Three days later.
Dong Xuebing booked the earliest flight in the morning from the Provincial City to Beijing. If it's someone else's matter, Dong Xuebing will not be so concerned about it. After all, he is very busy. The Business Fair might have ended, but he still has to settle a couple of projects and other work in the County. He does not have time to spare. But since it's Xie Huilan's brother's matter, and Xie Huilan's family had asked him to help, Dong Xuebing must go. His family's matter is more important than Xie Huilan's family.
10 am.
Beijing, Beijing Airport.
Dong Xuebing called home after exiting the first-class cabin, and Han Jing answered. "Hello, Mum. I had just landed and will go over now."
Han Jing replied. "Alright. Come over."
"Where should I go?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Han Jing replied. "Go to Senior Xie's house. They are all there, and I will go over now."
"Alright. See you later." Dong Xuebing did not even bring his luggage and went out to hail a taxi.
In the car.
Dong Xuebing also called Fang Wenping. He wants to speak to Old Fang and also wants to find out more about the Fang family. But the line was cut off after a few rings, and no one answered. A few minutes later, Dong Xuebing called again, but no one answered. Dong Xuebing understood. Fang Wenping is a Deputy Governor, and it is almost impossible to get through to her. She is not in an area with no signal, and her phone is not switched off. Old Fang should be purposely not answering Dong Xuebing's calls and should know what is going on. Dong Xuebing was furious. This Old Fang! Can't you tell me everything? You don't even answer my calls!
If he didn't want to answer, then so be it.
I will settle it myself.
Dong Xuebing knew Fang Wenping does not approve of Fang Shuiling and Xie Ran being together, so he stopped calling and went to Senior Xie's villa.
It's a long way, and Dong Xuebing arrived at around 11 am. There was a traffic jam along the way.
At the entrance of the villa, the guard nodded to Dong Xuebing and let him in.
The moment Dong Xuebing entered the courtyard, he saw Xie Ran, Xie Jing, Fang Shuiling, and the rest standing outside. Xie Jing is expressionless, and Xie Ran and Fang Shuiling are frowning. Only Xie Hao is laughing and chatting with them. He doesn't seem to notice the atmosphere.
"Brother-in-law will be back soon. What's there to worry about? Let Brother-in-law go." Xie Hao helped Dong Xuebing to brag.
Dong Xuebing happily walks over. "What nonsense are you bragging about again?"
"Hahaha! My idol is back!" Xie Hao shouted.
Xie Ran and Fang Shuiling walked up to Dong Xuebing. "Brother-in-law, you are finally here. We had been waiting for you for a few days."
"Brother Dong." Fang Shuiling looked at Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing replied embarrassedly. "I am too busy these few days and did not have time to visit you. Today is Saturday, and I can only rest for a day. Oh … where is your family?"
Xie Jing points to the villa. "They are all in the house. We came out because of the smoke."
Xie Ran quickly asked. "Brother-in-law, have you heard from my Sister?"
"Yes. How is it now? How is it? "Dong Xuebing asked.
Xie Ran smiled bitterly. "It's still the same. Xiaoling's family won't talk about it. They won't even mention it. My parents don't really approve of it either. Fortunately, Grandpa told my parents to let me make my own decision. That's how my parents managed to get through it."
Dong Xuebing looks at Fang Shuiling. "Your family did not react at all?"
Fang Shuiling lowered her head. "It's not that they did not react. My Aunt had flown back yesterday and should be discussing this matter. But they did not speak to me about it, and I don't know."
Fang Wenping had returned yesterday?!
This Old Fang did not even tell me that he is back.
Dong Xuebing replied. "I had called your Aunt, but she did not answer. I think she is not happy."
Fang Shuiling panicked. "Brother Dong, then … then what should we do?"
Xie Hao patted Fang Shuiling's shoulder like an adult. "Sister-in-law, my Brother-in-law will do his best. Hehe, even if it doesn't work out, you and my brother can get married directly. If my family locks you up and doesn't let you go, then let my brother-in-law beat them up and get you out. I'm not bragging, but although there are many guards in your house and the security facilities are good, no one can be my brother-in-law's opponent. Everyone knows my brother-in-law's fighting strength. Not to mention fighting, my brother-in-law can scare them when he says his name. "
Xie Jing slapped Xiao Hao's head. "What are you talking about? What are you thinking about all day? You can't solve this problem like this."
Xie Ran bowed to Dong Xuebing. "Brother-in-law, I am counting on you this time."
"Don't worry. I will try my best." Dong Xuebing replied and walked into the house. "I will go in first."
Xie Ran, Fang Shuiling, and the rest did not enter the house and waited outside. They know the elders must have something to say to Dong Xuebing in private, and it's not convenient for them to be around. Xie Hao wanted to join in the fun and wanted to enter the house, but Xie Jing stopped him.
In the house.
There is thick smoke everywhere.
Han Jing looked to the side. "Don't smoke too much. You all will choke."
Ci Lifen covered her mouth and coughed. She got up to open the windows.
Xie Guoliang, Xie Guojian, and the rest quickly extinguish their cigarettes. Xie Guobang was about to light his cigarette when he heard Han Jing's voice.
The door opened.
"Dad, Mom, Uncle, Aunty, Second Uncle, Second Aunt." Dong Xuebing entered the house and greeted them.
Han Jing smiled. "Xiao Bing, you are here. Come over and let me take a look at you. Eh, why did you lose weight? Are you not eating well over there?" She pulled Dong Xuebing over and asked about his health.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "The food is good, but I am busy with work. Sigh … I don't feel I have lost weight. I am almost the same as before."
Han Jing replied. "You are much thinner, and it's almost lunchtime. I will cook for you later. Haha … eat more."
Dong Xuebing replied. "Alright. Thank you, Mum. It's been a while since I tried your cooking, and I am craving it."
The mother and daughter chatted for a while, and Xie Guoliang spoke. "Xiao Bing, do you know what happened?"
Dong Xuebing replied seriously. "Yes, Uncle. I had heard from Huilan."
Xia Yanzhen looked at Dong Xuebing. "Sorry to trouble you this time. I had to call you back from so far away. Did I disturb your work?"
Dong Xuebing smiled. "It's fine. There are people in the County keeping an eye on me, and it's fine even if I am absent. Xiao Ran's marriage is more important, and I must come back no matter how busy I am."
Xia Yanzhen sighed. "Sigh … Xiao Ran is getting more stubborn. She was so obedient in the past, but she had only been working at the grassroots level for less than a year, and she doesn't listen to her family. She even banged on the table and stared at us yesterday." After saying that, Xia Yanzhen also revealed a rather complicated smile. This might be the pitiful heart of all parents in the world. They hoped that their children could be independent, but when the day really came, they felt a little sad.
Han Jing consoled. "Yanzhen, it's a good thing that Xiao Ran is so persistent."
Xia Yanzhen replied. "I know it's a good thing that Xiao Ran had matured and can be independent now. But … why must she be from the Fang family? I think the Sun family's daughter is not bad too."
Xie Guoliang also had the same expression. The Fang family must have had conflicts with them in the past, and it should not be a small matter.
There was a pause.
Xie Guoliang said. "Let's stick to what we discussed earlier."
Han Jing looked at Dong Xuebing. "Shall we let Xuebing go over to talk to them?"
Xie Guoliang nodded and turned to Dong Xuebing. "Thank you, Xiao Bing."
"Thank you, Second Uncle. I will try my best." Dong Xuebing replied. "But I don't know how to talk to them. Should I go to the Fang family's house directly? Should I talk to them about Xiao Ran and Xiao Ling's engagement? What if they don't agree? What if they don't let me in? "
Xie Guobang's father-in-law, Xie Guobang, replied calmly. "You can decide by yourself."
Xie Guoliang added. "That's right. I believe in your ability to adapt to the situation. Just make your own decision." The Fang family trusted Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing felt the weight on his shoulders again. "But what if I don't handle it well? What if they don't agree? Err … everyone should know my temper. I am impulsive sometimes, and I am afraid I might not handle it well. I don't want to affect Xiao Ran and Xiao Ling's marriage. "
Han Jing patted Dong Xuebing, who was sitting beside her, on the back of his hand. "It's fine if they don't agree to this. But we should still try to persuade them. First, Xiao Ran and Xiao Ling are in love, and this is their decision. As the elders, we should not interfere too much. Secondly, our family and the Fang Family have been feuding for a long time, and if we can resolve our differences through this matter, it will have a positive impact on our family. That's why Senior Feng agreed to this, and our family has no problems with this. Now, it all depends on the Fang Family's attitude. That's why he asked you to represent our family to talk to them." Dong Xuebing nodded and said.
Dong Xuebing thought for a while. "Alright. Since everyone trusts me, I will not object. But about the betrothal gifts and other matters, I …"
Xie Ran's father, Xie Guoliang, said. "I will let you make the decision."
Xia Yanzhen said. "Xiao Bing, you don't need to feel pressured. Let's talk to them first and see their attitude. It's not convenient for me and Guoliang to speak, so you can represent us."
Dong Xuebing could only agree.
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