238 Strangely Heroic Woman (1/2)
Fatty was still a bit suspicious as this well-built rose and strolled towards them. Though this person wasn't very tall, but anyone could tell that their figure was exceptionally sturdy. The person smiled widely as he cupped his fists calmly, and candidly spoke, ”You must be Jun Family's Third Young Master? And the person with you is my future husband, Tang Yuan? This young woman is Sun Xiao Mei.”
Tang Yuan was briefly dumbfounded. His eyes nearly popped out from their sockets, while his jaw almost dropped to the ground. This 'man' was actually a 'woman'! Her thick eyebrows atop big eyes wouldn't exactly look ugly from normal standards — if they hadn't been placed on that big forehead of hers.
Surprisingly, this woman had even tied her hair in a manly topknot. She hadn't applied a whiff of cosmetic products, and was less of any jewelry. She stood cupping her hands in a posture that seemed as steady as stagnant water. Even her voice was ear-splitting, and resounding; like that of a powerful expert!
”Her ass really isn't small; she is exactly fatty's type. Your grandfather had spoken the truth. The two of you really do make a perfect match… a natural pair.” Young Master Jun didn't know what to say. Therefore, left with no other option, he just prevented himself from laughing out loud, and awkwardly cupped his hands. He then congratulated Fatty in a low voice.
”Oh hey…” Tang Yuan looked like he had been struck by lightning. His small eyes were now as big as a buffalo's. His big mouth was stretched to the root of his ears, while saliva of despair had already started to drip from it. Suddenly a sound started emanating from his throat, ”Kha, kha, kha… ,” like someone was choking a chicken. Then, his eyes rolled upwards as if he had hanged himself from a jade pillar. But his expression soon changed to that of dizziness. It almost seemed as if that jade pillar had refused to bear his weight… and he had ended up hitting his head against the ground with a 'bang'.
Tang Yuan had fantasized a lot about his fiancée — Sun Xiao Mei — the Sun family's granddaughter. He had always thought that she would be would be the best candidate for his fiancée's role. However, the difference between the fantasies of his dream lover and the reality… was far more that the pitiful Tang Yuan could bear. This shock was like a cruel blow which would leave one to vomit, lose consciousness, and then eventually fall to the ground.
”Apparently, this young woman has given quite a scare to my honored fiancée.” The Sun Family's granddaughter mocked herself. Though there was a hint of sorrow in her eyes, she managed to conceal quickly. Then, she said in a straightforward manner after sizing up Tang Yuan, ”My future husband is quite fat. He needs to lose weight.”
Cupping her fist in her hands, she made a gesture by extending them forward as she continued, ”Third Young Master Jun, kindly take a seat.”
Young Master Jun had figured out the truth much before Fatty Tang. However, his first impression of Sun Xiao Mei wasn't really good. It was important to note that Fatty, though intolerable, was still the heir to an important Family of the city. Thus, his wife's morality and conduct shouldn't be anything like Sun Xiao Mei's. It wasn't to look down upon the notion of women — but women were considered to be a man's vassals in this era's setting. Most men would find her unsightly appearance to be a defect. However, her each and every shortcoming would fall short in front of her amazingly bold attitude.
Jun Mo Xie had started to form a favorable opinion of the Sun Xiao Mei even though he had just met her; a fact, which was evident from the sincere shade of admiration in his eyes. For him, there was nothing to fuss-over about this woman — apart from her height and build.
In short, she could be described as, ”A woman, who was a match for men.”
By just a word or two, one could sense that her temperament and efficiency in dealing with things surpassed that of the majority of men! She would surely have been a man with a 'Heroic Personality' if she hadn't been born as a woman!
If Fatty were to break his engagement simply because of her appearance… it would be tantamount to missing out on an opportunity!
However, that flaw in her physical appearance had foreordained her life to that of tragedy.
After all, majority of men judged women by their appearance alone!
A woman's inner-grace alone wouldn't hold much importance for a vast majority of men!
Though it wouldn't be pleasant to hear, but the fact was — Jun Mo Xie only admired her because he was unrelated to this whole matter.
If Minister Sun were to say to him… I'll give my daughter's hand to you if you really think so highly of her! Will you take good care of her?
The Young Master Jun would've immediately disappeared… he would've escaped the city for a lifetime; never-ever looking back at the Sun Family's granddaughter again — let alone recognize this ”gem of a person”.
”Elder Brother Mo Xie, Sister Sun's appearance doesn't stand out… but she is good-natured, kindhearted and very intelligent. I have been a close friend of hers, and she is a very remarkable person. She is straightforward and does not take trivial matters to heart; I am very fond of her!” Dugu Xiao Yi said in a musical voice as she petted and stroked Little White.
”You're absolutely right!” Jun Mo Xie exclaimed in heartfelt admiration.