Chapter 393: The Proposal Misunderstanding
Feng Jiuzun and Shangxue found each other insufferable.
To be precise, it was Shangxue who found Feng Jiuzun insufferable.
Because this guy was really shameless; as soon as Ningwan left, he reached out to put his arm around Shangxue’s shoulder.
Shangxue’s face darkened and she immediately twisted his arm behind his back.
Feng Jiuzun hadn’t expected it; Shangxue looked so gentle and frail, yet she had such great strength. He immediately shouted in pain, "It hurts, it hurts, let go."
"What do you think you’re doing?" Shangxue questioned, with a stern face.
Feng Jiuzun said, "What else, of course, it’s to build a relationship. I’m going to your family to propose; if we act like strangers, do you think Xie Mingyu would believe it?"
"You should’ve said something beforehand. You went ahead without saying anything; of course I’d be mad." Shangxue argued.
Feng Jiuzun chuckled, "Mad? Is this you being mad? This is you using violence. When women get mad, they usually just pout and stomp their feet. But you, when you get mad, you want to break my arm off. I’m not doing this anymore; it’s too life-threatening. I’m not cooperating with you anymore."
"That’s what you said," Shangxue said sternly, "Feng Jiuzun, you’d better figure out this one thing. I don’t absolutely need you. I can find someone to propose to our family in no time. But without your cooperation, there’s no way to get Xunyou back."
Feng Jiuzun: "..."
"Where did Xie Mingyu find you all? Not only are you all good-looking, but you’re also so skilled and smart." Feng Jiuzun muttered.
Shangxue laughed, speaking slowly, "I’ll take your words as a compliment."
"It is a compliment, no need to take it that way. Let me ask you, how’s your relationship with Xunyou?"
"I have a great relationship with all three of them. Actually, you could say we all have a great relationship. We don’t have any family; besides Young Master, the four of us are closest sisters." Shangxue replied.
Feng Jiuzun eagerly asked again, "Did Xunyou ever mention me to you?"
"No, I really didn’t know someone like you." Shangxue answered truthfully.
Feng Jiuzun’s expression froze for a moment, "That can’t be! She really never mentioned me?"
"Of course," Shangxue said, "She’s had so many tasks like yours, why would she mention you?"
"Are you saying I’m just a task for her?" Feng Jiuzun exclaimed.
Shangxue pondered for a moment, then spoke seriously, "Mr. Feng, Xunyou is the youngest among us four, but she’s the most meticulous. She must have her reasons for avoiding you. Although I don’t know what her reason is. But are you sure you want to like her? It’s not easy to earn her affection; she has a barrier in her heart that she won’t easily open."
"Of course, I’ve been searching for her for two years. My feelings for her will not change. Whether or not I can break through it, I have to try; without trying, how would I know if it’s possible?" Feng Jiuzun claimed with certainty.
Shangxue softly laughed and nodded, "You’re right; you have a courage others lack. Maybe you’ll succeed."
"That’s certain; I’ve never failed at anything I’ve done."
"Bragging, you failed at liking Ningwan." Shangxue exposed him.
Feng Jiuzun shouted angrily, "She’s an oddball, an eccentric; you can’t use common sense to judge her. Forget it, let’s not talk about her. Tell me about your plan; how will you present your boyfriend?"
"No need to pretend or cultivate feelings; you just go to Xie Family and propose. If he truly cares, he’ll care no matter what you are; if he doesn’t, even if you kiss me in front of everyone, he won’t react." Shangxue smiled bitterly.
Feng Jiuzun immediately covered his mouth, "I’m not going to kiss you."
Shangxue looked at him speechlessly, "I know, and I wouldn’t either."
That afternoon, Feng Jiuzun followed Shangxue’s advice and went to Xie Family to propose.
He was going to see Xie Mingyu.
Since the two of them had fought before, Xie Mingyu was quite surprised at his sudden visit.
"What is he here for?"
"I don’t know." The servant answered truthfully.
Xie Mingyu thought for a moment, "Let him in."
He thought Feng Jiuzun had come to apologize.
But Feng Jiuzun had brought people along and presented eight lavish gifts, leaving him bewildered.
"What do you want?" Xie Mingyu asked, his face turning pale.
Old Sir Xie also came over, and Feng Jiuzun even handed a formal proposal card to Old Sir Xie.
Old Sir Xie looked shocked and nearly stood up with his cane, ready to drive Feng Jiuzun out.
Seeing their surprised reactions, Feng Jiuzun hurriedly explained with a smile, "I came today for the purpose of proposing."
Indeed.
Old Sir Xie raised his cane in anger, "Who allowed you to propose?! Don’t you dare think of our Yu’er."
"Feng Jiuzun, are you insane? You fought with me and still have feelings for me?" Xie Mingyu cursed.
Feng Jiuzun looked baffled.
Old Sir Xie shouted loudly, "Get him out."
"No, throw him out."
"What do you mean throw him out? Wait, you thought I came to propose to whom?" Feng Jiuzun finally realized the misunderstanding.
Xie Mingyu’s face was flushed with anger, making him look even more radiant.
Feng Jiuzun rolled his eyes, pointed at Xie Mingyu, "You didn’t think I was proposing to you, did you? I’m not crazy."
"Not Yu’er?" Old Sir Xie finally came to his senses, reacting.
Feng Jiuzun was speechless, "Of course not; I’m a straight guy, as straight as straight can be."
"Then who are you proposing to?" Xie Mingyu asked.
Clearly, he was relieved.
He’s just too good-looking, even prettier than many beautiful women.
Because of his face, he couldn’t escape being teased by all sorts of people outside, both men and women.
Sometimes, he had the urge to learn from Prince Lanling and wear a scary mask over his face when going out.
"Shangxue, I’m here to propose to Shangxue. I know she’s your most competent female assistant, but I truly like her and hope you can bless us?"
"Shangxue?"
"Shangxue?"
Old Sir Xie and Xie Mingyu spoke in unison.
Feng Jiuzun blushed and nodded shyly.
"Alright."
"No way."
Old Sir Xie and Xie Mingyu spoke simultaneously again.
However, the one who said alright was Old Sir Xie.
Xie Mingyu immediately got angry, looking at his grandfather, "Shangxue is my person; whether she can or not, it’s up to me to decide."
"You’re not going to have her, but you won’t let her marry? She’s grown up; keeping her around will only breed resentment."
"What resentment? Shangxue said she’d never marry in this lifetime and stay by my side. You may like Shangxue, but Shangxue doesn’t like you, Feng Jiuzun. How can you always be so self-absorbed?" Xie Mingyu sneered.
Feng Jiuzun said, "Whether I’m self-absorbed or not, you just call Shangxue over and ask her."
"Go, call Shangxue." Xie Mingyu was confident Shangxue wouldn’t fancy Feng Jiuzun.
Last time when he fought with Feng Jiuzun, Shangxue had been worried sick while tending to his injuries.
Such a gentle person, but even she couldn’t help bashing Feng Jiuzun.