vrcanaries Chapter 281: Fate
Chapter 281: Fate
Chapter 281: Fate
Ji Meiqing chimed in, "Your progress is really fast! You were complete strangers yesterday, and today you're already at the stage of meeting each other's parents."
Zhang Xiaofei blushed and said, "Actually, we're not complete strangers. We've met many times. Since my father can marry me off to someone he's never met and we don't know each other, what's a little speed for me?"
Ji Meiqing gave a thumbs up and said, "You're awesome. But remember to thank me after it's all done. Thanks to me for switching your wine."
Zhang Xiaofei smiled and said through gritted teeth, "I really have to thank you. I got drunk so quickly yesterday that I don't even know if I did anything out of line."
Ji Meiqing smiled and said to her, "Why do you care about those things? As long as Young Master Qiu doesn't mind, that's enough. Just like Brother Lu, I don't worry about how drunk I get. If Qiu Ze is going to mind, you should give up on him as soon as possible."
"What you said makes sense. Forget it, I won't hold it against you. Xiaoqing, Brother Lu, I'm sorry for bothering you for so many days. I'll go talk to my father about this now, and your family will leave immediately."
Although Ji Meiqing didn't know who Zhang Xiaofei was before she arrived, she had already treated Zhang Xiaofei as her best friend over the past few days. Lu Yu also liked Zhang Xiaofei's personality and treated her as his younger sister. However, the only thing that made him unhappy was that his wife had been monopolized by her for so many days.
Ji Meiqing smiled and said, "Alright, there's no such thing as disturbing you. Anyway, Brother Lu and I are quite bored. You'll keep us company during the New Year, that'll make it feel more festive. Okay, go ahead, remember to send me invitations after everything is settled."
After Zhang Xiaofei finished speaking, she left. Ji Meiqing ordered some breakfast and said, "This matter is finally settled, Brother Lu, you can move back today."
Lu Yu appeared calm on the surface, but he was secretly delighted.
Zhang Xiaofei arrived at Ji Meiqing's door without disguising herself. Sure enough, as expected, a group of people approached and said, "Miss, we've finally found you. Please don't make things difficult for your subordinates. Come back with us."
Zhang Xiaofei looked at them and said, "Don't worry. Since I dared to show myself today, I will definitely go back with you." After saying that, she asked them to lead the way and followed them.
They arrived at a mansion owned by the Zhang family in the capital. The leader said, "Miss, Master is waiting for you inside." Zhang Xiaofei breathed a sigh of relief and walked into the house. Upon entering the hall, sure enough, Master Zhang was sitting in the main seat. Zhang Xiaofei called out, "Father, I'm back." Master Zhang doted on Zhang Xiaofei. If he hadn't been forced into it, he wouldn't have pressured her like this. Now, seeing that she was willing to return, he said, "Xiaofei, sit down, and have a good talk with your father."
Zhang Xiaofei, sitting beside him, spoke first, "Father, I know you mean well. Otherwise, you wouldn't have disregarded my feelings and ordered your men to come to Xiaoqing's house to arrest me."
Master Zhang shook his head helplessly and said, "How could your father not love you? That's why I carefully selected a very good family for you. You'll only suffer mistreatment if you marry into that family."
Zhang Xiaofei felt she should personally refuse the marriage proposal. So she said, "Dad, I understand what you're saying. Now that I'm back, let's find some time to go and see him."
Master Zhang said happily, "Great! It just so happens that their family is from the capital." But then he added worriedly, "However, I recently received news that the young master seems unwilling to marry you!"
Zhang Xiaofei thought to herself, "This is perfect, just what I wanted." Master Zhang then said, "But it's alright, marriage is a matter for the parents to decide. His parents like you very much. To avoid any unforeseen complications, we can't delay any longer. There's no time like the present, let's go today."
Zhang Xiaofei said nonchalantly, "Okay, I'll go wash up and get ready first. I can't go to see a guest looking so sloppy." Actually, she was a little dissatisfied; how could such a beautiful woman like herself be rejected? Didn't he not want to marry her? Then she'd better dress up properly. Zhang Xiaofei was actually quite cunning.
It was almost noon when Zhang Xiaofei finally emerged from her room. Already beautiful, she had become even more exquisite after careful grooming. Master Zhang had already made all the other preparations, as it wouldn't be appropriate to visit empty-handed. Zhang Xiaofei asked Master Zhang, puzzled, "Father, shouldn't it be the man who should be visiting? Isn't it inappropriate for us to go?"
Master Zhang said, "Xiao Fei, this isn't a marriage proposal. It's just a friendly meal and a meeting between friends."
Zhang Xiaofei said "Oh," and got into the sedan chair. By the time the sedan chair stopped, Zhang Xiaofei was almost asleep. She got out and asked the sedan chair bearers beside her, "Have we traveled very far?"
"Reporting to Miss, we haven't gone very far." After receiving the answer, Zhang Xiaofei was puzzled. Why did it feel like so much time had passed? Sigh, it seems I'm still not used to sedan chairs.
Hearing Master Zhang calling her, she snapped out of her reverie and looked at the signboard above the door. "Qiu Mansion? How come it shares the same surname as Young Master Qiu? Perhaps there are many people with the surname Qiu in the capital." Without thinking too much, she went inside with Master Zhang.
Upon receiving the news, Master Qiu naturally came out to greet them personally. Through their conversation in the hall and Master Zhang's evaluation of them, Zhang Xiaofei concluded that Master Qiu and Madam Qiu were very good people. Master Qiu had only married Madam Qiu in his lifetime and had only one son.
Master Qiu said apologetically, "Brother Zhang, I have something I'm very sorry about. My son came home today and told me that he has someone he likes. He says he will marry no one but her. I scolded him, but he still won't give up. You know I only have one son, and I don't want to force him. He and Xiao Fei are not destined to be husband and wife, but shouldn't they at least meet?"
After hearing this, Master Zhang did not speak, but Zhang Xiaofei said, "Uncle Qiu, I think you are right. My father only has one daughter, me. Since we are not destined to be together, we will not force it. But it would be nice to meet."
Master Qiu smiled awkwardly at Zhang Xiaofei's words and then sent a servant to fetch Young Master Qiu. Not long after, Young Master Qiu arrived, but Zhang Xiaofei was stunned when she saw him. She walked over and said, "You...you're Young Master Qiu?" He clearly didn't believe her either, saying, "You're Miss Zhang?"
Master Zhang asked with some surprise, "You know each other?" Master Qiu introduced, "This is my son, Qiu Ze, and this is Xiao Fei."
Qiu Ze answered Master Qiu's question and also cleared up Master Zhang's doubts, "Father, this is the woman I told you I would marry no one but her in this life." Zhang Xiaofei nodded in agreement.