"Are you not done?" Tang Enlai asked as he stepped out from the inner room with his gaze on the woman sitting at the vanity table.
Zhang Xiaoling who was sitting and admiring herself in the mirror, smacked light pink lips one more time before standing to her feet.
The white taffeta long gown hugged her body and brought out her slim figure.
The style of the dress looked simple but the material spoke otherwise. This outfut was the latest collection for a well known brand so, it was very expensive.
"You look like you are ready to start nagging me." Zhang Xiaoling replied so casually as she snatched her purse from the vanity table.
"I would. I don't want to be any more late than now." He said as he adjusted his white sleeves with a calm gaze.
"Well be rest assured that I wouldn't be the one to delay you any longer. As you can see, I'm through." She said gesturing to her looks with a small smile playing at the corners of her lips.
She seemed very excited to be stepping foot for into the Fang family's home for the first time.
Tang Enlai noticed that, but he didn't as not in the mood to taunt her with so he led the way out.
They were already late, but they would surely arrive before a special set of people.
***
Two hours later...
At the Fang Family residence, different kinds of expensive cars were driving in and parking at the first large parking lot.
More than ten guards dressed in a uniform, were directing the car's to where they would park.
The Fang Family hom was very large that there was enough space to craft out 3 different parking lots.
The last one which was inside, was meant only for the members of the family, whie their guests used the remaining two larger parking lots.
In the grand hall at the Fang Family's Mansion with a traditional setting, a soft music was playing while several guests in singles, two's and in their numbers, walked in with smiles on their faces.
Men and women of different calibers of different ages, dresses in their expensive dresses and suits,smiled at each other and went about greeting the familiar faces, before going to to sit or chat.
Some members of the Fang Family were already in the hall, and were busy greeting their guests, but the Old Lady was still missing.
As the main host of the party, and birthday celebrant, she was the VVIP, hence it was still a little early for her to step out.
This was indeed a big party as there were already different dishes, drinks and desserts arranged at the at one corner of the hall.
There was also a champagne tower.
Because of the Old Lady's preference, most of the snacks and food were traditionally prepared, including the hall's decoration.
Soon, Zhang Xiaoling and her husband, Tang Enlai arrived, representing the entire Tang Family.
As soon as they stepped through the doors, handed their gift to the attendants before stepping in proper.
Immediately, Tang Enlai saw someone he knew and went to greet the man with Zhang Xiaoling holding unto his arm with a sweet smile on her face as the train of her white gown trailed on the white tiled floor.
In no time after the guests were allowed to greet themselves and familiarise with their environment, the party started proper, with Old Lady Fang making an entrance.
There were no cameras, but people were allowed to whip out their phones to record videos and snap some pictures.
A smile graced the Old Lady's face as she waved at her guests, with some of her family members around her.
Beside her was her husband Old Mr. Fang, and behind her were two women in their fifties who wore a smile on their faces.
Both were her daughters-in-law.
Old Lady Fang and her husband had three sons, and they trio were married with children.
Fang Bingwen's father was the first son out of the three sons of his grandmother.
Old Lady Fang made her way straight to the podium to make a small speech.
She first thanked the guests for coming to celebrate her new grand age with her, before asking them to enjoy themselves and carefully added a little sentence at the end as a smile that reached her eyes spread across her face.
"... I don't like stress, and at my age, I don't have much strength, so the party will only last for 2 hours."
As she said that, the guests erupted in laughter while clapping their hands.
After handing the microphone over to the MC, the old lady was helped to climb down by one of her daughters-in-law who happened to be Fang Bingwen's mother.
"Where is Wenwen, I haven't set my eyes on him?" The old lady whispered to her ears.
Jian Cuifen's gaze darted around while trying to see if she could sight her son's figure in the crowd of people, but failed to do so in that short amount of time.
"Mother, I don't think he's here yet. He should have come to greet you like the others if he was present." She replied while holding the Old Lady's arm.
She was sure that her son hasn't reached the level of hiding away at a big event like this without bothering to greet his family first.
The old lady nodded in understanding while slowly working ahead.
"Wenwen is daring enough to arrive for my birthday party this late. I just hope that he is not coming alone." She said with a slight frown.
But being not satisfied, she continued.
"Well untill I see him, I will know the kind of punishment to give him."
Smiling, Jian Cuifen patted her arms gently.
"Mother, you can do whatever you want with him, just try to smile at the guests for now." She reminded softly.
A soft sigh escaped the old Lady's lips as she looked ahead.
The actions of her favourite grandson was really taking a toll on her.
The old lady was very impatient and couldn't wait to see the woman that would be standing by his side tonight.
But if he dared to disappoint her, she would make sure to hand any young single lady at her party to him.
Looking around, she could see them in their numbers. They young women were beautiful, and their choice of outfits made them even more attractive.
"At least we are not lacking any young woman of a good taste." The old lady muttered under her breath before retracting her gaze.
Her backup plan was ready, it only needed to be implemented if there be a need.
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