Afternoon.
Dong Xuebing wiped his mouth and said he is full.
Dong Xuebing wiped his mouth and said he is full. After that, he went to the bathroom to wash his face and look at himself in the mirror. After making sure he looks good, he bade farewell to his family. Xie Ran took the keys to the Audi A8L Dong Xuebing had bought for him. Dong Xuebing did not drive his car when he came back, and Xie Huilan's Porsche is still in the garage. He needs to get a new car.
"I will go now." Dong Xuebing said.
Han Jing looks at Dong Xuebing. "You don't know the way, right?"
Fang Shuiling remembered and quickly wrote down an address. "Brother Dong."
"Ok." Dong Xuebing kept the note in his pocket. "Alright. I will be back in time for dinner in the afternoon." Dong Xuebing knows the Fang family will not ask him to stay for dinner, and he might not even be able to enter the house.
"Take care, Brother Dong."
"Brother-in-law, be careful on the way back."
"Xiao Bing, remember to call us after you are done."
Xie Guobang, Xie Guoliang, and the rest are calm, but Xie Ran and Fang Shuiling are nervous. After all, they are only one step away, and the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment. If the Fang Family does not agree, or if Xiao Ling's family insists, they don't know what to do. Now, they can only place their hopes on Dong Xuebing and see if Brother Dong can help them settle this.
Dong Xuebing went out and found Xiao Ran's car to test the feel of the A8. He stepped on the accelerator and drove off.
… …
Half an hour later.
Behind a cluster of villas.
There is nothing special about this place, but after driving past this cluster of villas, there are a few detached villas a few hundred meters away. There are tall mountains in the distance, and there are green lawns. There is a man-made lake on the left side. This is a high-class residential area. Dong Xuebing stopped in front of a villa and saw there is no parking space around. He parked his car in front of the entrance and alighted. There was no one around, and the gravel road was empty. There was only one villa, and it seemed like the entire area belonged to this villa. The road to the villa not far away extended from the east, which meant that each had their own path, and no one was in conflict with each other. Detached villas are expensive now, but this villa is also a detached villa. This villa is much more expensive than Dong Xuebing's villas in the western suburbs. It should be at least three to four times the price of Dong Xuebing's villas.
This was not Old Master Fang's home. Premier Fang had a special residence. This should be the Fang family's private residence, but he did not know if Old Master Fang was here today. Since Xiaoling had given him this address, it was most likely that the Fang family was here today.
At the door.
Two armed guards were standing guard. This was exactly the same as Old Master Xie's house. The two security guards were looking at a spot in front of them and did not move. They did not even look at Dong Xuebing when he stopped the car. They just stood there with their backs straight.
When Dong Xuebing walked up, both of them stared at him.
One of the guards waved his hand. "Private residence. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed in."
Unauthorized personnel? I am not an unauthorized personnel. Dong Xuebing looked at them. "Help me inform them. My name is Dong Xuebing."
The other guard asked coldly. "Who are you looking for?"
Dong Xuebing replied. "I can look for anyone as long as it is someone from my family who can make the decision."
The guard looked at Dong Xuebing again and entered the villa. He should be going to inform them.
About five minutes later, the guard came out slowly and ignored Dong Xuebing. He stood at the entrance with his gun.
Dong Xuebing was speechless. "Can I go in now?"
"Sorry, please go back," the guard said stiffly.
Dong Xuebing asked impatiently. "Why?"
The guard repeated, "Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter."
Dong Xuebing understood now. The people inside do not welcome him and refused to let him in. Dong Xuebing laughed when he thought about this. This is not easy. Before he came here, he was still wondering if the other party will let him in, but the other party did not agree. But from this, Dong Xuebing can tell the Fang family knows who he is and why he is here.
What should I do?
Should I just wait outside like a fool?
Dong Xuebing took out his phone and called Fang Wenping again. He knew Old Fang should be in the villa.
Ring … ring … ring …
Ring … ring … ring …
Still, no one answered.
Dong Xuebing kept his phone and looked at the two guards. He can't just wait outside. If it's him, it's fine. But Dong Xuebing is representing the Xie Family to propose marriage and not represent himself. That's why he can't let his family down. But they don't want to let him in, and Dong Xuebing can't barge in. These two guards are no match for Dong Xuebing. Even if there are ten of them, Dong Xuebing can still barge in with his eyes closed. But he is here to propose marriage and not to fight. If he barges in, things will become more complicated, and the proposal will not succeed. That's why Dong Xuebing cannot do that for Xiao Ran and Xiao Ling. He must look at the bigger picture and cannot lose his temper now.
Dong Xuebing took a deep breath.
Dong Xuebing calmed down.
Dong Xuebing calmed down and looked at the structure of the villa. He walked to the side to see if there is a back door. The two guards ignored him as well. After turning a corner, Dong Xuebing saw a patrolling guard with a gun. He stared at Dong Xuebing cautiously. This is a complete lockdown. It's impossible for Dong Xuebing to enter the villa through normal means. There are electric fences on the outer walls of the villa.
Dong Xuebing walked back and leaned against his car's door. He lit a cigarette and looked at the villa from the corner of his eyes. He was thinking.
… …
Inside.
The living room on the first floor.
Many people, old and young, men and women, are sitting in the living room.
Fang Wenping is sitting on the sofa, watching TV alone. She is the only one watching TV intently, and the rest are not paying attention.
"What is the Xie Family's eldest son-in-law doing here?!"
"Second Sister-in-law must be here to propose marriage."
"Hmph, he's really a toad lusting after swan meat. What's so good about that stupid Xie Ran? How can he be worthy of our Xiaoling!"
"I don't understand why the Xie Family agreed to this?"
"It's none of our business whether they agree or not. I will not agree to it!"
"Xie Family's Second Brother had argued with our Eldest Brother many times in the past, and Xiao Meng was transferred away because of this. Now, they still want to marry our Xiao Ling? They must be dreaming. "
The people talking are all women, and they should be Senior Fang's daughters-in-law.
The other men and sons-in-law of the Fang family did not say anything and just sat there quietly.
Fang Wenping's Second Sister-in-law, who had been nagging earlier, looks at a middle-aged man. "Third Brother, say something. Xiao Ling is your daughter."
That middle-aged man replied calmly, "It's up to Dad."
The middle-aged woman said anxiously, "Wenping, Xiao Ling is the closest to you. Why are you not saying anything? Are you going to watch your child jump into a pit of fire?" This Second Sister-in-law clearly hates the Xie Family. That's why she was angrier than anyone else when the Xie Family came to propose marriage.
Fang Wenping looked straight at the TV and said, "I will not interfere in this matter. I have already promised Xiao Ling. You all can discuss among yourselves. Don't ask me."
However, it was obvious that no one in the Fang family was willing to let Xiao Ling marry into the Xie Family. However, Old Master Fang was still upstairs resting and had not said anything. It was useless for them to say anything. Old Master Fang still had the final say on the matter, be it Xiao Ling's marriage or the marriage alliance with the Xie Family. In the Xie family, Old Master Xie had long since retired to the second tier. In addition to his poor health, most of the family matters were decided by his elder brother, Xie Guobang. Only when there were really important matters would he seek the elder's advice. However, the Fang family was clearly different. Old Master Fang was still a frontline official and was the real second-in-command of China. Therefore, most of the Fang family's matters were decided by Old Master Fang. Be it Xiaoling's marriage or the marriage alliance with the Xie family, such major matters were clearly decided by Old Master Fang.
Upstairs.
Old Master Fang was in his room, going through some documents. His bodyguard was standing respectfully behind him, reporting the situation outside to him.
"OK, I got it." Old Master Fang was expressionless.
The bodyguard said, "Then should we get someone to chase him away, or …"
Old Master Fang replied without turning his head. "Don't bother."
Knock, knock … knock … someone knocked on the door.
"Come in." Old Master Fang thought it was his eldest or second brother.
The door was opened, and the guard was shocked to see Dong Xuebing, who was supposed to be stopped by the guards, standing outside!
Dong Xuebing smiled and closed the door. "Grandpa Fang."
Old Master Fang did not seem surprised and turned to look at Dong Xuebing.
The bodyguard's expression changed, and he took out his gun. "How did you get in?" The villa's security was tight, and he could not figure out how Dong Xuebing got in. No one noticed him entering the villa.
Old Master Fang waved his hand. "Alright. Keep your gun." He looked at Dong Xuebing. "Even Japan's National Museum's security could not stop him. How can this small villa stop him?" He knew a lot about Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing laughed. "Grandpa Fang, I had no choice but to come here uninvited. Please forgive me and don't hold it against me."
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