Chapter 1948
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Inside the mansion.
In Grandpa Fangâs room.
The room carried a faint aroma of pie, indicating that Grandpa Fang had just finished his meal. The dishes were still on the table.
Dong Xuebing, feeling at home, said, âDid you just finish eating, Grandpa?â
Grandpa Fang nodded, âIf you didnât eat at home, thereâs still some pie in the kitchen. It should be warm.â
Dong Xuebing laughed, âNo need, Iâve just eaten too. We had stir-fried dishes back at my place. Iâm still full.â
Grandpa Fangâs expression was calm, yet he didnât seem to carry much of a formal demeanor, talking to Dong Xuebing quite casually. âSit down, Little Dong,â he said.
âOkay.â Dong Xuebing sat halfway on a chair.
However, the bodyguard continued to stare at Dong Xuebing with an unwelcoming expression.
Grandpa Fang then said, âAlright, Xiao Zhang, you can go out.â
âThat canât be,â the bodyguard remained unmoved, likely because he didnât trust Dong Xuebing.
Grandpa Fang insisted, âGo out. Also, go and bring the eldest and second ones up here.â
The bodyguard hesitated for a moment and then went out. It was likely he had heard about some of Dong Xuebingâs exploits, which made him wary. He knew well that if Dong Xuebing wanted to do something against Grandpa Fang, the bodyguard wouldnât be able to stop him. Even with his level of bodyguard, he was acutely aware that he wasnât a match for Dong Xuebingâone person had single-handedly taken down a modernized army in Florida, and even survived rocket-propelled grenades and grenades, flipping two armored cars without a scratch to rescue someone back to the country. Just hearing about such feats gave him a clear picture. The bodyguard knew his limits.
Soon, the others arrived.
Grandpa Fangâs room was spacious enough to fit everyone.
When they all walked in, the second sister-in-lawâs face was filled with anger, âHow did you get in here? Do you have no manners? Private property, are you just barging in like this?â
The younger members of Fangâs family also glared at Dong Xuebing, their expressions not friendly. They had only heard of this name before; they had never met Dong Xuebing in person. Today was the first time, and Dong Xuebingâs entrance had left a deep impression. The mansionâs strict security was bypassed without anyone noticing, directly landing him in Grandpa Fangâs room. This incident indirectly confirmed the rumors about Dong Xuebingâhe was indeed a character who was impossible to get a handle on.
They were all young.
Almost the same age group.
Naturally, everyone had a sense of rivalry in their minds, not willing to back down.
However, Dong Xuebing didnât seem interested in competing with the younger members of the Fang family. His purpose today was task-oriented. âSorry, the bodyguard at the door didnât let me in, so I had no choice but to use this method. I apologize for the intrusion; everyone, please accept my apologies.
He glanced towards Fang Wenping, who was the last to arrive, sitting in a corner, quietly reading a book without looking at Dong Xuebing. Dong Xuebing, of course, had to keep a low profile; he thought to himself, âGood old Fang, Iâll settle scores with you when I get back to Shaanbei. You didnât even answer my calls.â
The eldest from the Fang family spoke up, âHe is a guest from afar.â
Hearing this, the second sister-in-law muttered quietly, no longer speaking out.
Dong Xuebing smiled, then started addressing everyone, recognizing the elders of Fangâs family. He also greeted the younger ones politely before finally getting down to business, laughing heartily. âI came today on behalf of my family to propose,â he said. Our familyâs Xie Ran and your familyâs Xiao Ling are in love and of the right age for marriage. So, our family discussed it and sent me here to make the proposal. This is a great occasion! Iâm honored and excited to witness Xie Ran and Xiao Ling becoming partners. Iâm so happy, I canât express it enough, haha!â Dong Xuebing was beaming with joy, looking delighted.
Fang Family Members:â......â
Everyone was speechless, thinking, âWhy are you so happy by yourself? Your words make it sound like theyâre already married. Whatâs going on?â
No one paid any attention to him.
Dong Xuebing didnât mind, though, turning to Grandpa Fang and saying, âCongratulations, Grandpa Fang. In a couple of years, youâll be able to hold a great-grandchild.â
Great-grandchild?
âHey, hey, hey, youâre moving too fast!â
âWe havenât even agreed on their marriage yet.â
A few younger members of the Fang family didnât know what to say; they thought Dong Xuebing was too thick-skinned, displaying no sense of shame at all.
Grandpa Fangâs third son interrupted him, âDonât talk about great-grandchildren. Do you think this marriage is suitable?â
Dong Xuebing smiled, âSuitable? I think itâs perfect. Xiao Ran and Xiao Ling are a match made in heavenâtalented and beautiful, a perfect match.â
A woman scoffed, âSuitable? Whatâs suitable?â
One of the younger members of the Fang family chimed in, âCan you make decisions for the family?â
Dong Xuebing chuckled, âThe family sent me here, and Iâm Xie Ranâs elder brother-in-law. Of course, I can make decisions. Weâll discuss the dowry, donât worry; weâll handle it beautifully.â Dong Xuebingâs conversation jumped all over the place, mentioning everything from great-grandchildren to dowries, entirely on his rhythm.
âDadâŠâ Several people looked towards Grandpa Fang; this matter still had to be decided by Grandpa Fang.
Grandpa Fang glanced lightly at Dong Xuebing, âXiao Dong, first, thank you for your familyâs goodwill. I know youâre here today for Xiao Ling, so I called everyone up for the basic courtesy. After all, you canât be careless with a childâs marriage.â
Dong Xuebing agreed, âRight, canât be careless.â
Grandpa Fang continued, âHowever, we appreciate the goodwill, but letâs not discuss the marriage. Xiao Ling is still a Ph.D. student; by all accounts, sheâs still a child. She hasnât matured enough to take on the responsibilities of marriage yet.â
âGrandpa Fang, I have to stop you there,â Dong Xuebing interjected. âXiao Ling is already over twenty years old; the legal marriage age has long passed. If the law thought someone over twenty wasnât capable of handling marital responsibilities, the marriage age would have been postponed long ago. Just setting the age at twenty speaks volumes. Iâve known Xiao Ling for a long time; sheâs very mature and sensible, a wonderful child. How could she not be able to handle these responsibilities? Even if Xiao Ling isnât fully mature yet, Xie Ran is. They support each other, depend on each otherâthatâs such a happy thing. Plus, Xie Ran can take care of her. I donât think thereâs an issue here.â
Dong Xuebingâs reasoning was always his forte, a strong point.
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