Afternoon.
It's 1.30 pm.
Dong Xuebing could be heard talking to himself on the second floor of the Fang Family's villa. Sometimes, he was not even out of breath after talking for a while.
Keep talking.
Keep talking.
Dong Xuebing had used his language skills to its fullest.
Senior Fang had told Dong Xuebing that Xiao Ling is not ready to take on the responsibilities of marriage. But he had rejected Dong Xuebing's proposal. He had invited all the Fang family's elders and juniors to his house is not because he thinks highly of Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing is representing the Xie family, and it is a joyous occasion for the Fang family to welcome him. Moreover, the Fang family and the Xie family are not on good terms. Senior Fang did this because of Senior Xie's phone call. Since Dong Xuebing is representing the Xie family, and it is a joyous occasion for him to propose marriage, he had invited all the family members to discuss it. This is because he respects Senior Xie and the Xie family. After all, the two families are at loggerheads, but they had never gone to war with each other.
But Dong Xuebing does not seem to understand why Senior Fang is doing this. He is still chattering happily and ignored the hostile looks from the Fang family members. "Grandpa Fang, Uncles, and Aunties, this is what I am thinking. Xiao Ran had just entered the political stage, and Xiao Ling is about to start working. This is the best time for them to get engaged and get married. If Xiao Ran gets busy in the future, and Xiao Ling starts working, it will be tiring for them to get married."
What do you mean by getting married?!
Did you not listen to a single word I said?!
"I say, Secretary Dong." A young man from the Fang family stepped forward and called Dong Xuebing by his official title. "My grandfather had made it clear that it is not the right time for my sister to get married. We appreciate your family's offer, but this matter …"
Dong Xuebing blinked. "I did not say anything about getting married. I am talking about getting engaged. It is not the time to get married yet, and that's why we should get engaged first. We will get married when the time is right. "
Damn you!
Who has the same idea as you!
The junior of the Fang family was speechless!
The Fang family's eldest son said, "Xiao Dong, please go back."
Dong Xuebing exclaimed. "We still have not decided on the date."
What do you mean, can't you understand what we're saying? They had heard rumors about Dong Xuebing and knew what kind of person he is. But when they met him in person, they were speechless. Dong Xuebing had talked to them for so long, and you still don't care about it?
A female family member frowned and said, "Do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand? Haven't we made ourselves clear enough? Xiaoling will not marry into your family! Hurry up and leave! "
"Liu 'er." Grand Elder Fang glanced at her. "How can you talk to a guest like that?"
The woman shrunk her neck and apologized. "Dad, I'm sorry."
Dong Xuebing can tell the Fang family's upbringing is very good. Other than the Second Sister-in-law, who has a bad temper, the rest of the elders had shown some restraint towards this political rival. After all, they are all high-ranking government officials and should be well-mannered. Dong Xuebing had come to propose with sincerity, and they can't go overboard. If others know about this, they will be in trouble. They only want to push this matter aside peacefully. But Dong Xuebing pretended not to hear anything and is shameless.
Look, Dong Xuebing continued and looks at Fang Shuiling's parents. "Third Uncle, Third Aunt, you should know the children's wishes. Xiao Ling and Xiao Ran love each other freely, and they love each other very much. I am envious of them, and they are a match made in heaven. I think we should find a time to set a date. Since there's no time like the present, let's do it this month! "
Third Uncle?
Third Aunt?
Aren't you being a little too intimate?
One of the younger generations could not take it anymore. "Grandpa, Dad, Mum, I am going downstairs."
Dong Xuebing had managed to persuade one of them to leave. Everyone was speechless when they saw this.
Xiao Ling's mother snorted, but she did not say anything rude as Senior Fang is around.
Xiao Ling's father was expressionless, and no one can tell what his attitude towards this matter is.
In the end, the Fang family's eldest son said, "Xiao Dong, you should know what we are thinking. Go back and tell your family that it's getting late, and Senior Fang needs to take his afternoon nap. If you want to stay for a cup of tea, you can stay for a while. You …"
Before the eldest son could finish his words, Dong Xuebing interrupted. "Alright. Since you have invited me, I will stay for a cup of tea. Anyway, I have nothing to do at home."
The Fang family: "… …"
I am just being polite, and you really agree?
I have seen shameless people, but I have never seen someone as shameless as you!
One of Fang Shuiling's sisters burst out laughing. She felt this legendary Dong Xuebing is really godly, and it's too funny.
Dong Xuebing turned and said, "Grandpa Fang, I will not disturb your afternoon nap."
After saying that, Dong Xuebing walked out of the room and saw no one is waiting for him, so he went downstairs.
Only the Fang family members were left in the house, and Fang Wenping was still sitting in a corner, reading her book quietly.
Everyone knew that Elder Fang was going to rest at this time, so they all took their leave. However, before they could leave, Elder Fang looked in Fang Wenping's direction and said, "Wenping, why aren't you saying anything? This isn't your style. Hehe, what do you think of this? "
Fang Wenping replied calmly. "I didn't read anything."
Senior Fang laughed. "You think it is inappropriate for me to reject her?"
Fang Wenping did not even lift her head from her book. "I did not say that."
"You have always treated Xiao Ling as your daughter, and I know you want your child to be happy. But some things …" Senior Fang said.
Fang Wenping interrupted him. Fang Wenping was the only one in the family who dared to interrupt the old man. She slammed the book in her hand shut. "You don't have to say this to me. I have no objections here. You can decide. You can make any decision." After a pause, Fang Wenping raised her head and looked at them. "But I'll say this here. If anything happens to Xiaoling and causes irreparable harm to the child, then don't blame me for turning against you!"
Eldest Brother's face turned cold. "Lao Wu, how can you speak to Dad like this?!"
Fang Wenping looked at her eldest brother. "I am not only speaking to Dad. I am speaking to everyone."
When the juniors saw that their sister-in-law was furious, no one dared to say anything. Everyone at home knew their sister-in-law's temper and character. She was a bastard among bastards. Most of the time, there was no reason in their sister-in-law's dictionary. She couldn't be reasoned with at all.
Eldest Brother replied. "How can you speak like this? Who isn't doing this for the sake of the child? Do you think you are the only one who cares about Xiao Ling? "
Seeing that the two of them are about to quarrel, Second Brother tried to smooth things over. "Eldest Brother, Lao Wu, stop arguing."
Eldest Sister-in-law pushed Eldest Brother and said, "Why are you always shouting at your sister? You don't look like a big brother at all."
Everyone in the family is used to Fang Wenping's temper, and they are not surprised. Senior Fang even laughed when he heard this. He looked at Fang Wenping and said, "Wenping, what do you think we should do about this?"
Fang Wenping said calmly, "I don't know."
Senior Fang chuckled. "It's not like you make the decision. If you are not satisfied with someone else's decision, then you are being unreasonable."
Fang Wenping placed her book on the table and said, "A lot of people have said that about me, but I have always thought that I am reasonable."
Fang Shuiling's father sighed. "Xiao Ling is indeed … This child has always been obedient to us since she was young. This is the first time she has made such a big decision. Xiao Ling may look gentle, but she is very stubborn. I am afraid that Xiao Ling will not be able to accept it."
Hearing this, Fang Shuiling's mother looked worried as well.
Eldest Brother asked, "Third Brother, are you saying that you agree to the matter between Xiao Ling and Xie Ran?"
Fang Shuiling's father said, "I didn't say that. I am just worried that Xiao Ling will react too strongly. We still need Dad to make the decision on this matter."
Senior Fang smiled and said, "Then let's wait and see."
When Second Sister-in-law heard this, she immediately said, "Dad, you …"
He was not agreeing to it just now, so why did it become 'waiting and see' all of a sudden?
But thinking about it carefully, Senior Fang's previous words had a hint of wealth and did not say anything definite. It was obvious that he was doing it on purpose. Who knew what Senior Fang was thinking?
Eldest Brother said, "What do you mean?"
"Alright, you can all leave now." Senior Fang waved his hand. "I'm only taking a day off today. It's not easy for me to get some free time, so I should get a good sleep." Senior Fang is probably busier than everyone else here combined. After all, with his status, it is rare for him to take a day off.
Everyone saw this and did not say anything else. So they all said their goodbyes and left the room to go downstairs.
"What does Dad mean?"
"I don't know."
"Dad must have his reasons. Let's stop guessing."
"I still have something to do here. Big Brother, Third Brother, I will return to the office first."
"I also need to go. Let's go together. Can you give me a lift? I don't need to drive."
Everyone went downstairs and saw Dong Xuebing sitting alone in the living room, drinking tea. He had poured the tea himself, and he does not treat them as outsiders!
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