This al lasted until nine o’clock in the evening before it ca to an end.
The Dugu family patriarch and the matriarch, knowing that the Shen family had matters to discuss, considerately returned to their guest room to rest with Dugu Zixi.
Dugu Zixi wanted to go with Shen Tianxing to et the Shen family mbers as well, but Shen Tianxing disagreed, "You should accompany the patriarch and matriarch first. As soon as there is any news on my side, I will notify you imdiately, is that okay?"
Although Dugu Zixi wanted to stay with her, upon hearing what she said, he could only nod helplessly, "Okay then, you go. I’ll wait for your good news."
By the ti Shen Tianxing returned to the study, the entire family had already gathered there, just waiting for her to discuss matters.
Once Shen Tianxing sat down, Shen Wenru glanced around at everyone and asked in a serious tone, "Regarding the engagent between Tianxing and Zixi, do any of you have any opinions? Dad, why don’t you start first!"
The old Mister Shen chuckled happily, "Of course, I agree a thousand and ten thousand tis over! To beco in-laws with the old general is sothing many families dream of but few can achieve; only a fool would refuse it."
The old Mada Shen stated her agreent as well, "Exactly! A good family like that of the old general is hard to find even with a lantern. Now that they are proposing marriage to us, it would be foolish to push it away."
The eldest uncle and aunt of the Shen family nodded in agreent too, "Mom and Dad are right. Old Third, Axia, with such a good family proposing, you should quickly agree."
Only a fool would refuse?
So, if he didn’t agree, would that make him a fool?
The corners of Shen Wenru’s mouth twitched. One by one, they all spoke like this, making the conversation quite impossible to continue.
Shen Tianxing saw her father’s frustrated expression, and her heart was secretly amused.
Yet, his love for her and his reluctance to see her marry away deeply moved her.
Although they were only discussing their engagent for now, Shen Wenru as a father, always felt that once this matter was agreed upon, his precious daughter would belong to another family.
Shen Wenru looked towards his second brother, Shen Wenzheng, who had yet to express his opinion, and asked, "Second Brother, what do you think?"
After thinking it over, Shen Wenzheng said, "Old Third, to tell you the truth, a prominent family like that of the old general Dugu is top-notch, and we have nothing to criticize. According to ancient sayings, Zixi is practically the Crown Prince!"
"Besides, speaking of Zixi, whether it’s his appearance and deanor or his conduct and dealings, everything is outstanding. He and our Tianxing make such a naturally matched pair, it’s pleasing and gratifying to look at. I think that this marriage is really quite a good match. However, our opinions can only serve as a reference. Ultimately, it’s up to you and the Third Sister-in-law to make the decision!"
Hearing even his most sensible second brother, Shen Wenzheng, speaking like this, Shen Wenru could only pin his last hope of refusing the engagent on Shen Tianxing, "Xiaoxing, you are the party involved. What’s your opinion?"
Shen Tianxing said with a beaming smile, "Dad, my opinion is, when you et a good man who suits you, you should definitely make the first move! I think Zixi is quite suitable for !"
Everyone was amused and burst into laughter at Shen Tianxing’s words.
The old Mister Shen also excitedly slamd the table, "Xiaoxing is right, when you encounter a good man, you should be the first to make a move. Besides, an engagent is not a marriage, if after getting engaged they feel it’s not suitable, then we can just call off the engagent. Old Third, why are you more conservative than this old man, not knowing how to adapt?"
Shen Wenru was reprimanded by the old Mister Shen until his face turned beet red.
He wanted to seek support from his wife Li Xiuxia, but Li Xiuxia seed as if she didn’t see his pleading look, ignoring him completely, which made Shen Wenru feel inexplicably wronged.
Even his wife wasn’t paying him any heed, what was he to do?
In the end, the old Mister Shen slapped the table and said, "I think, let’s just vote by raising hands. The minority will be subordinate to the majority. Co on now, everyone in favor of Tianxing and Zixi’s engagent, please raise your hand!"
After the old master Shen had finished speaking, he was the first to raise his hand.
Following her husband’s lead, Madam Shen also raised her hand.
Uncle Shen and his wife, as well as their eldest son Shen Tianrui, raised their hands too.
Shen Wenzheng and his wife also raised their hands.
Li Xiuxia glanced at her husband, hesitated for a mont, but ultimately raised her hand as well.
Shen Tianxing slowly raised her hand too.
In her previous life, she had pursued her Master for a lifeti, but till death, she was never able to be with him, which beca the regret of her life.
In this life, she had the chance to et her Master again, to continue the love from their past. How could she bear to miss him again?
Of course she would first tie him tightly to her side!
Seeing that everyone except for their father had raised their hand, including their sister Shen Tianxing, whom the twin brothers adored insane, they too raised their hands.
Shen Wenru, seeing that he was the only one opposing Shen Tianxing’s engagent, couldn’t help but silence himself in dismay.
The old master Shen swung his arm decisively, "Alright, Wenru, stop struggling. A daughter has to get married eventually. Let’s settle it like this!"
Shen Wenru’s face darkened. At this mont, he felt betrayed by his entire family. Why did no one consider or care about the opinion of him as a father? Hadn’t they agreed that the final decision would be made by them as parents? Why did the old master take it upon himself to make the final decision?
Shen Tianxing, seeing Shen Wenru’s sullen deanor, felt a pang of distress for him.
She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around her father’s shoulders, cooing, "Dad, we are just getting engaged, not marrying him right away. Please, don’t be upset, okay?"
Shen Wenru was silent for a while before finally letting out a long sigh, "Alright, since everyone agrees to the engagent, then let it be."
Shen Tianxing happily kissed him on the cheek, "Thank you, Dad."
Shen Wenru glared at her helplessly, "Girls will always leave ho. Even though you’re not married yet, your heart is already with soone else. Rember, a girl should be modest, don’t rush to please n in everything. Otherwise, they will not value you."
Shen Tianxing nodded vigorously in response, "Yes, yes, Dad is absolutely right, I will rember that! Dad, I love you the most!"
Shen Wenru extended his hand helplessly and poked her forehead, "Stop it with your sweet talk."
Shen Tianxing showed Shen Wenru an innocent smile, which left him both annoyed and amused.
With the engagent settled, the family eting adjourned.
It was getting late, so they decided to go back to their respective hos to rest. They would wait for further instructions from Shen Wenru and his wife about how to proceed.
After leaving the house, Shen Tianxing hurried to find Dugu Zixi, to share the great news with him.
Dugu Zixi happily lifted her in his arms and spun around several tis, making Shen Tianxing laugh heartily.
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