Chapter 180 - Zizis Resounding Confession (1) (1/2)
Yunru was stupefied to hear this earth-shattering news. He stumbled in his seat and almost fell off.
”Dad, are you drunk?”
”So disrespectful!” Soo Enlai fumed. ”What do you mean by that?”
”You tell me. What is this engagement ceremony you are talking about?” Yunru almost had a heart attack.
”Oh of course! You have been so busy in your case since yesterday that I didn't get the time to tell you. Hoho! Good news, son. Elder Han and I have fixed your engagement with Zizi!”
He sprung up on his feet. ”Why!? Where did this come from?”
”Why are you asking such stupid questions today? You and Zizi love each other so much. Of course, as the elders, it is our duty to take things forward. We have seen it with our own eyes how intimate you two were,” he coughed.
”Oh God Dad! Are you still hung up on that day you saw me and Princess together in my room?”
”Idiot son! What about the time at the terrace when you were kissing her?”
He widened his eyes.
Kissing? When did I kiss Princess?
Suddenly, that night in the Han villa flashed past in his mind. He had talked to Zizi on the terrace and for a few moments, they were extremely close because Zizi's chain was entangled in his button. From the outside, that angle would definitely look as if…
He shut his eyes in despair. ”Dad, what were you doing sneaking on us?”
Silence.
”Dad, I know you are on the line! Speak up!”
Soo Enlai coughed in embarrassment. But he refused to admit his mistake. Instead, he accused Yunru. ”You! Do you have any respect left for me? Is this the tone you will use now for your father who single-handedly raised you and Xinyi when I lost my dear wife? Do you know how hard it is for a single parent? And now you use this tone with me...”
In the end, his voice tapered off to sound too pitiful and aggrieved.
”You have no idea how difficult it was for me to deal with the loss of your mother and then steel myself to raise you two all by myself. Yet you talk as if I am your enemy. Also, Elder Han and I quickly left during your intimate moment. How could you be so mean to your aged father?”
Yunru's mouth twitched hard. ”Dad-”
”I don't want to listen to anything! Come quickly so that we can discuss the engagement. I am with Elder Han so come to the Han villa directly!”
And he hung up.
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Today, Zizi had decided to clear all the misunderstandings Soo Enlai and Han Huizhong had about her and Yunru. It pained her heart, but she knew she wouldn't be able to hide it for long.
She straightened her back and steeled herself. A tear slid down her cheek, but she quickly wiped it off. Today would end everything between them once and for all.
Zizi walked down to the luxurious living room where Soo Enlai and Han Huizhong were already seated, eagerly discussing the arrangements.
Soo Enlai's gaze fell upon her and he brightened. ”Zizi, my dear! Come here,” he patted the space beside him on the couch. ”We are discussing your ceremony only. Join us.”
Her heart thumped in fear, and she slowly walked towards them.
Han Huizhong dryly said, ”Why are you walking like a tortoise? Come quickly!”
Zizi stammered as she spoke, ”U-Uncle... Grandpa…I need to tell you something…”
”Of course! It's your engagement, after all. Your wishes will come first,” Soo Enlai warmly said.
She trembled to see his doting gaze, and her eyes stung in tears. It ached her heart to realize that Soo Enlai and Han Huizhong would be so disappointed to know the truth. They were so excited about this engagement. Now when she would finally spill everything, she couldn't imagine how heartbroken they would look.
Her fingers fidgeted against each other, and her palms felt sweaty. She took a deep breath and said, ”Yunru and I are-”
”Dad.”
Zizi froze. She turned stiffly like a mechanical doll and saw Yunru coming towards them. Her heart leaped in her throat, seeing his tall figure entering the villa.
Han Huizhong said, ”Ah there is Yunru too. Great. Everybody is gathered now.”
Soo Enlai nodded. ”Yes. Now that you are here too, let's quickly fix the engagement date.”
Yunru gritted his teeth. ”Dad, what is going on? How did you two fix Princess and my engagement? And you didn't even tell me about it!”
”Well NOW you know, right?”
He glared at him.
Soo Enlai fumed. ”You are being so rude. I mean we told this great news to Zizi last night and she ran away feeling all shy. And just look at you!”