Seeing how much the Fang family liked and supported her, Zhang Liling was happy.
There was nothing more than the love and support from a loved one.
It was special.
After the little talks on the way, Mr. Fang was given the chance to make his intentions about Zhang Liling, officially known to both families.
With boldness and confidence, Fang Bingwen spoke like a mature adult, causing Zhang Liling to blush.
"I want to marry Liling. We have dated long enough for us to know so much about each other. Although there is no perfect time to get married, we only seek your support on this new journey."
"You have our support. We like your choice of a life partner, and we are solidly behind your decision." Old lady Fang stated and then glanced at her aged husband, her son and daughter-in-law to get their approval.
"Yes. Of course we will support you. Liling is a good child, and she was raised properly," Jian Cuifen said in support.
'Only if you see most of her outfits,' Mr. Fang thought to himself.
That term 'good' child was not to be used on the little woman he knew properly.
Any other positive world can be used except that one. It didn't suit her description in anyway.
Unaware of her boyfriend's thoughts about her, Zhang Liling was only interested in the support his family was given to their relationship.
Finally when everyone from the Fang family had given their individual approval, they shifted their gazes to Song Jujing, waiting for her to say something.
It's not like they were going to accept no for answer even though they knew she would not say so, but if she does get out of the box, they five of them were enough to convince her to change her mind.
Feeling the eyes in her, including the one coming from the young woman sitting next to her, the corners of Sing Jujing's lips curled into a knowing smile.
"It's not like I have a say. All of you have decided, what's the use of asking for my opinion? If I say 'no' would you accept it?"
"No, it's not an option." Old Mr. Fang replied on behalf of others.
"Fine... Of course, I will accept their union." Song Jujing replied at last, not wanting to waste their time.
Besides, if she dared to joke around, that daughter of hers was going to pinch her to death.
"We must toast to our children's union." Fang Huiqing said and immediately rose to his feet to bring a bottle of aged wine.
Over a bottle of an expensive wine, the conversation continued as everyone was interested in the next step Fang Bingwen and Zhang Liling were going to take.
Two hours later, the conversation came to a conclusion, with everyone parting happily.
***
Having gotten their parents approval even though it has been there, Fang Bingwen was very sure of moving to the next level without any hitches.
And that was why two days later, he called Zhang Liling out to go on a date.
"Mr. Fang, where are we going to?" Zhang Liling inquired while searching her wardrobe with her eyes.
Hearing that they were going on a date, she immediately jumped off her bed and rushed to her closet.
She wanted a perfect outfit to suit the right place.
"Must you know the location?" Fang Bingwen retorted, refusing to answer her on the go.
He didn't want to ruin the surprise, but she was really asking for it.
"I need to know to determine the outfit I would pick." She whined unhappily.
"Ask your Mum to help assist you. She is really great at picking the best outfits." Fang Bingwen suggested instead of divulging the information to her.
"Mum left for London this morning ahead of a fashion show kicking off in 2 days, but she would soon before finally leaving for Paris."
"I guess when next she would return, would be on our wedding."
"Yes, so tell me, where are we going?"
This time around, Fang Bingwen thought properly before giving her a response.
"We are going to a few places... Put on something not too showy. Showy as in lavish, I don't mean skin."
He had to specify the meaning if his words before she dies the opposite. He just didn't trust that girl one bit.
Someone that could use a loophole against him just to have things her way. He needed to be careful with her.
"Casual? That still doesn't set my heart at ease." Stretching her hand forward, she began to go through her dress closet to look for something.
"I still don't know the right dress to wear."
"That's great. At least you wouldn't have to make a choice while choosing from your night wears." Fang Bingwen retorted, almost rolling his eyes.
"What?"
"Be ready before 4, there are a few places that we must stop by before I feed you."
Saying that, he went ahead to end the conversation, leaving Zhang Liling in a whirlwind of thoughts she was struggling in.
***
At 4 pm, Fang Bingwen drove into the familiar residence before making a call through to Zhang Liling.
"CEO Zhang, your ride is waiting and is ready to leave in 10 minutes."
"Ten minutes? That's enough, see you."
Smiling to himself as he put down the phone, Fang Bingwen released his seatbelt and kept his eyes at the entrance of the building.
Seven minutes later, Zhang Liling appeared in his line of sight dressed in a floral printed sleeveless dress and a shoulder white back.
On her feet laid out a white pair of sneakers which happened to be a real product of Nike.
Smiling from ear to ear, Zhang Liling skipped like a child while approaching his vehicle.
"Are you a child that is going to receive candies while on a ride?" Fang Bingwen asked as soon as she entered the car and fastened her seatbelt.
"Maybe."
Clasping the belt, she finally turned her attention him.
Observing the clothes on his body, she shook her head. "Thank goodness I listened to you."
"What were you going to pick before?" Igniting the car engine, Mr. Fang drove away from the car park and hit the road in a swift movement.
"A red ball gown." Zhang Liling replied with the back of her hand on her forehead.
"Hahahaha... You are lucky, I would have sent you back."
"I know, you mean man. Where is our first stop?" She inquired, shifting her attention to him.
"We are going shopping."
Zhang Liling raised a questioning brow. "For whom?"
"For your idol's children?"
"What idol's children?" Zhang Liling seemed confused by that response, forcing her to demand an explanation, but she got none.
It was only that smirk at the corner of his lips that immediately answered her question.
"Ahhhh!!!! For Jia Li's children?!" Zhang Liling shrieked in excitement as soon as she got the answer right.
As the realization dawned on her, so as the level of happiness increased.
They were finally traveling to C Nation?
Hearing her high-pitched shrieked, Fang Bingwen immediately pressed the buttons on his door handle to immediately wind up the car windows.
"You better calm down before I cancel the trip." He threatened and failed woefully.
Like Zhang Liling would give a damn about it.
But finally when she gotten a hold of herself, she asked carefully still with that wild smile on her face.
"You said we would only go to City B in C nation when we get engaged, but we are not?"
"Didn't you agree to marry me in front of our family the other day?" Fang Bingwen reminded without sparing her a glance.
He seemed to have something at the back of his mind, but his facial expressions, divulged nothing.
Understanding the scene as it played back in her head, Zhang Liling almost lost her mind.
"Mr. Fang, how was what we did a proper engagement?"
Fang Bingwen who obviously knew how much she so badly wanted to beat him up, feigned ignorance.
"A proper engagement is done with close family members included. You never denied my proposal to marry you right in front of our families, so what are you talking about now?"
"Mr. Fang!" Zhang Liling exclaimed angrily.
'Is this man trying to harvest my brains or what?'
How else should she explain the situation? How could he say they were engaged when there was no ring on her finger?
Was there ever an engagement without the ring?
What sort of tradition would that be?
"Don't scream, I'm driving. Our lives are in my hands and I demand peace." Fang Bingwen said, sparing her a glance while restraining the smile that was about to break out on his face.
Turning his attention on the road, he inquired, "Why do you look so worked up? Don't you want to go to C nation to see Ms. Jia Li anymore?"
Seeing the question he posed, Zhang Liling sealed her lips even though dissatisfaction was written all over her face.
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