14 Chapter 14 : The Wedding 2 (1/2)

”Ah,my daughter-in-law. Very beautiful, very beautiful.” The debonair old man happily greeted her. Even though he's old, he still got that kick on women's eyes. He was like a really old version of Hongqi. Xiulan wanted to laugh.

”H-hello Master Xing. Good morning.” Xiulan doesn't know what to say. She stands up from the vanity chair and went to give her respect to Xing Yong Yi, Hongqi's father.

”No no no. You should call me father.” Xing Yong Yi pushed. He really wanted Hongqi to get married already so someone can call him father then granpa if they began to have children.

Xiulan's throat becomes dry. She's not sure if she should follow him but the old man is anticipating it.

Yong Yi quickly glanced at the servants and signaled them to get out of the room so he can have a private talk with his daughter-in-law.

When the servants finally left them alone, Xiulan breathe Xiulan politely said and added a little bit of energy in her tone ”Good to see you, father. Finally we meet.”

The old man approached closer and suddenly hugs her. ”I'm very happy that Hongqi will be marrying Song Yingpei and Song Qingge's youngest and brightest daughter. I have always imagined that Hongqi will marry someone from an affluent family as well, not with some high grade celebrity.” There was bitterness in his last sentence. The old man obviously was not fond of Hongqi's celebrity girlfriends.

”Add to that you are very conservative, filial and doting to your parents. It is very rare to find such woman today. They would always try to be independent and leave their parents as soon as possible. But you, even if you have a multi-million company on your own, you're still filial as ever.” Yong Yi endearingly said. He let go of the hug and there was a glow in his eyes. With this kind of filial daughter-in-law, he knew that all is good in the future.

Xiulan can't stop the blush on her face. She didn't expect him to shower her with good words and even a hug. ”Thank you for the kind words, father. I will try my best to be a good wife and daughter-in-law.” Xiulan prettily smiled. Though this marriage will be more beneficial to Hongqi, but she'll try her best to treat everyone with kindness and a sincere heart. She doesn't have any cruel intentions or whatever cunning plot.

She was only there because she was the most suitable person for Hongqi's use. She already engrave in her heart that she's only being used.

Yong Yi beamed and he has this oddly satisfied expression.”I want to give you this necklace.” The old man said and revealed a velvet box.

”It's my wife's gift to Hongqi's future spouse. Before she died five years ago, she gave me this necklace and happily said that she wanted to give this to whoever Hongqi will marry. She added that she'll never be able to attend Hongqi's wedding but her gifts will serve as her presence.” Even though the old man Yong Yi was smiling while talking to Xiulan, there was sadness in his expression as well.

Yong Yi put the necklace on Xiulan and the satisfied look he had awhile ago become more evident. Xiulan gave a genuine smile. It's good that her father-in-law is nice. She expected that he'll be somewhat cold or indifferent. ”Thank you, father. I will treasure it well.”

”The wedding will start in an hour. I saw your parents outside and talked to them before I entered. Hehe, Song Yingpei will finally get the most deserving son-in-law while I get the most filial daughter-in-law. Very good indeed.” Yong Yi happily muttered. He kissed Xiulan's head and hugged her first before he exited the room.

Xiulan sighed and tiredly sat on the vanity chair. Her mind seems to be blank. She was staring at her own reflection for a good minute when the door opened again and Song Nuo Shu gracefully entered.

”Big sis.” Xiulan stands up from her chair again and greeted her sister with a hug.

”You fool. I thought you were smart. Why did you let this day get to this point?” Nuo Shu scowled while hugging her dear little sister. She never expected that Xiulan would oblige to such indescribable marriage conditions.

”Sis, everything will be alright. You don't have to worry.” Xiulan sighed. Her big sister is thinking too much. She stopped hugging and gave her sister an affirming smile that everything will be okay.

”I heard this was a surprise wedding. You didn't know about it?” Nuo Shu asked and Xiulan nodded.

”But you don't look surprised. Anyway, he's cunning. He quickly planned everything. I'm sure he's plotting something.” Nuo Shu tensed and looked worriedly at her little sister.

”Please, don't worry too much.” Xiulan pleaded. If her sister thinks too much then she'll think too much as well. She already decided to be blind and deaf once she's married.

”I can't help but be worried. I can't accept such cheap tricks. He's not a good man. From traditional wedding to Western wedding? Obviously he's up to something to make everything quick. No respect for our elders and culture!” Nuo Shu stressed. She really wanted to kidnap her sister from this wedding and hide her forever.

Xiulan sighed heavily and looked at her sister with intense seriousness. What's wrong with Western wedding? They can do the traditional Chinese wedding later since the preparation for a Chinese wedding is really long. At least Hongqi was able to give her a ceremony and banquet than forcibly sign a marriage certificate secretly.