Noon.
In the villa.
Even though Xie Ran's parents, Xie Guoliang and Xia Yanzhen, do not seem to like this marriage, they should be willing to see it happen. If the Xie Family and the Fang Family get married, Xie Ran will get some help from the Fang Family in the future. Even if the Fang Family doesn't help, they will still be helping Xie Ran. Xie Ran is the leader of the Xie Family's third generation. Although he is still young and is still developing, he will become a core member of the Xie Family in a few years. That's why the Fang Family must consider his future. From this angle, the Fang Family's youngest granddaughter is a suitable marriage partner for Xie Ran. One less enemy, one less wall, and one more friend. If the Fang Family and the Xie Family can become in-laws, it will be more than one plus one equals two. Now, it all depends on whether the Fang Family is willing to accept this marriage.
Anyway, Dong Xuebing doesn't think they will agree.
Why? It's simple.
Many things in politics were not necessarily about benefits. There were also issues of face and emotions involved.
The Xie Family can agree to Xie Ran marrying Fang Shuiling is because Xie Ran is a man, and Fang Shuiling is a woman. The Xie Family is the one marrying the Fang Family's youngest granddaughter, and they have the upper hand. Sister Xie and the Fang Family had been fighting for decades, and the Xie Family has the upper hand. The Fang Family is the winner, and they can let go of some things. But the Fang Family is different. They had been suppressed by the Xie Family, and now, they want to marry their youngest granddaughter to the Fang Family? This was no longer a matter of benefits. It was a matter that made people feel uncomfortable. There were so many forces watching this marriage, and the Fang family had to consider their own face. So even if they knew that the marriage between the two families would benefit both sides, they couldn't easily agree to it.
This is troublesome.
There are too many things involved.
Dong Xuebing had a headache thinking about this. If it was up to him, he would also not agree to go. But he has no other choice. His family had asked him to go, and he has no choice but to go. There's no way to reject it.
"When should I go?" Dong Xuebing asked.
Xie Guoliang muttered, "Let's go in the afternoon. The matter has already been blown up, and the Fang Clan knows about it as well. It's better to go earlier."
Dong Xuebing nodded. "Ok. I know."
Han Jing laughed: "Then let the children in. I will prepare dinner."
Ci Lifen stood up and said, "Sister-in-law, I'll help you. Haha."
"Okay, Yanzhen, come along too. The three of us should have a good chat. We haven't talked together for a long time." Han Jing pulled Xia Yanzhen and Ci Lifen to the kitchen.
Xie Ran, Xie Jing, Fang Shuiling, and the rest entered the house.
Xie Hao entered the room and asked. "Brother-in-law, when are you going to attack them?"
Dong Xuebing replied angrily. "What's there to kill? I am here to propose marriage on behalf of my family and not to destroy the enemy's stronghold."
Xie Ran sincerely said, "Brother-in-law, I've troubled you. My relationship with Xiaoling depends on you. Even if it doesn't work out … it's not your fault."
Dong Xuebing patted Xie Hao's arm. "Leave it to me."
Fang Shuiling exchanged some pleasantries with Dong Xuebing and winked at him before walking over to chat with Xie Guobang, Xie Guoliang, and the rest. Xie Guoliang might not have a good impression of Fang Shuiling and had objected to this marriage, but he will not hold it against a younger generation. Maybe he likes Fang Shuiling and chatted with her about their family.
Xie Guojian laughed. "It's time for dinner. Wash your hands. Your Auntie is cooking today, and the kids are in luck."
"I will go and help." Fang Shuiling immediately stands up and does not want to miss any opportunity to show off. Maybe the Fang Family did not do anything, and Fang Shuiling felt apologetic.
Dong Xuebing said. "I will go and help too."
Xie Guobang stopped Dong Xuebing. "Xiao Bing, go upstairs and call Senior Xie for dinner. At the same time, help him check on his health. It's been a while since you came back." The last time Senior Xie was bedridden, Dong Xuebing was the one who cured him within ten minutes. After that incident, everyone had a deeper understanding of Dong Xuebing's medical skills and trust him.
Dong Xuebing nodded and went upstairs.
Upstairs, Dong Xuebing knocked on Senior Xie's door and entered.
Senior Xie was drinking alone in his room. When he saw Dong Xuebing, he smiled and waved. "Xiao Bing, you are here. Come and have a drink with me."
Dong Xuebing smiled. "Why are you drinking again? You had just recovered."
Senior Xie laughed. "Just one glass. It's less than 50 ml. Come and have a seat."
Dong Xuebing sat over. "Grandpa, let me check your pulse and check on your health."
Old Master Xie did not say anything. He stretched out his hand. "After you treated me last time, I haven't had a relapse since then. I'll go out for a walk when I'm free. My body is getting better."
Dong Xuebing quickly said. "Don't. Take it easy and don't do any strenuous exercises." After checking Senior Xie's pulse, Dong Xuebing rewound time to help him recover back to when he was younger. Senior Xie is the backbone of the family and must not fall. "Grandpa, I need to go to the Fangs' house this afternoon to ask for Xiao Ran's hand in marriage. I still don't know what to say. Can you give me some ideas?"
Senior Xie took a sip of wine. "Haha … I don't have any ideas. Just act according to the situation."
"But I don't know what to do." Dong Xuebing replied helplessly.
"How come you don't know? Didn't you convince me to marry my Xiao Huilan in the past? "Senior Xie said.
Huh?
Who is a toad?!
Dong Xuebing is speechless. He knows Senior Feng is still holding grudges from a few years ago. That time, he had pointed at Senior Feng's nose and scolded him.
Senior Xie laughed. "If you can even convince me, it should not be a problem for those old men from the Fangs. If not, why do you think Guoliang and the rest want you to represent our family to propose marriage? Hahaha … you are a scoundrel when it's time, and you are serious when it's time. That's why you are more suitable than Guoliang and the rest. "
Dong Xuebing laughed. "I will treat this as a compliment."
"I am complimenting you." Senior Xie laughed and stroked his beard.
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