When the clock striked 4:30, the door bell sound was heard. Meiying was already done with her outfit and makeup. Her dress was conservative yet elegant. She knew exactly how to carry herself. She walked her way to the door while she grabbed her handbag and stuff. When the door opened, the guy who was standing was baffled. His girlfriend never ceased to amaze him.
He grabbed her hand and closed the door from the other hand —
" let's go" said Deming with smile.
Meiying saw his smiling face and realised that she did the right thing. He was the sweetest person she thought.
After 45 minutes on the road , they reached their destination. Meiying was flabbergasted
" your folks stay inside the jungle?"
But as soon they drove deep she saw a huge gate, it was screaming royalty. The guards nodded and opened the gate. Even after they entered she couldn't see any house. Seven minutes later she saw "The mansion" . It was of different scale.
" why are you dating me again?" Asked Meiying with puppy eyes.
Deming couldn't stand her expression and chuckled.
" come on ! Stop it babe. You know how crazy I am for you. Who else is qualified if not you?"
Said Deming.
"Okay I am sorry" replied Meiying. She knew he was telling the truths. She didn't know about the future but right now she was sure about his feelings towards her.
They were welcomed by the butler
" young master, young mistress!" Bowed the butler.
Meiying didn't know what to do so she bowed back. Deming held her hand and ushered her inside the living room where everybody was waiting. She didn't expect eleven people were waiting. She instantly became nervous because each of them had imposing auras. He noticed her nervousness——
"Everybody this is my love Li Meiying. Kindly make her feel home" said Deming
Everybody came to their senses after he spoke. They all thought Meiying looked gorgeous. Deming's mother came forward and took her hand in her hand.
" welcome to our home Meiying " said mother warmly.
Her gaze was so soft and warm. It deeply touched her heart and really made her feel home.
" Thank you so much aunty for inviting me. You house is lovely" said Meiying.
After that everyone came turn wise to meet her. Everybody was so welcoming. She didn't expect that at all.
"So I heard you have graduated not long ago. Have you decided to work with Deming ?" Asked Wang Guang.
Before she could answer a young man interrupted—
"Sister-in-law why don't you pursue your career in entertainment industry ?"
He was Deming's 2nd uncle's son Wang Lin and was the ceo of the stralight entertainment one of biggest entertainment company.
Meiying was in the situation. She hadn't decided anything so she was embarrassed when she realised she had no clue about her future career at all.
Nevertheless she didn't want to show her weakness so——
" Thank you so much for the kind offers not everybody is as lucky as me but I have already decided what to do. Just after few weeks I will execute my plan."
Everybody listened to her attentively including Deming. When she finished speaking they all nodded at the same time and didn't ask any further.
After the delightful dinner everyone gathered at the backyard garden. It was decorated with lights . The plants , the trees looked as if they were dressed in glamorous gowns.
Men formed their own group and talked about politics and business while the women formed another. And it consisted of Meiying, Deming's mom shen yuan, wife of Deming's uncle xia huahua , Deming's aunt Wang chang chang, Deming's sister Wang Ruining and finally Deming's aunty's daughter Shen Zhen. Shen yuan was the sister of wang chang chang's husband Shen Kang.
None of them were rude or arrogant and their behaviour truly took her by surprise.
" I see you guys have been together for 2 years. When will we hear the good news? Anytime soon?" Asked Shen yuan with hopeful eyes.
Meiying felt sorry for her but she couldn't do anything about it .
" Aunty I have just graduated and I really want to give us more time before making any major decisions." Meiying answered politely.
Deming's mom sighed but told her that she understood by what she meant.
" Meiying sis how does brother treat you? Does he yell at you too?" Asked Wang Ruining.
Other women instantly became pale and silent which was awkward. Meiying looked at them with confused face and answered-
" no never not even once. We never fought. He is such a gentleman. It's him who tolerate all my mood swings".
They knew how crazy Deming was for her but they didn't expect him to tolerate mood swings of another individual. Even grandpa was scared of him.
Deming's mom cleared her throat and everyone else came to their senses.
To diminish the awkward ambience —
" oh how sweet of him!" Remarked wang chang chang.
On the other hand
" Wang Lin do you want to die? Why did you suggest Meiying to enter entertainment circle? You want my girl to entertain people."
Said Deming in a low voice so that his voice doesn't reach in Meiying's ears.
Wang Lin felt chill down his spine. He still couldn't forget the time when he was hospitalised for talking his elder brother back.
" I am sorry brother. It won't happen again." Said wang Lin.
The other men present eyed each other.
Few maids came out the house and placed dessert on women's table first. One of the maid was extremely nervous and Meiying noticed it.
When that maid walked to men's group she became extra anxious. She was so nervous that when she was about to serve Deming the crystal bowl in her hand slipped and shattered into pieces.
The maid's face turned purple as if somebody strangled her. it seemed like it was the end of her life. She broke down in tears and kneeled down infront of Deming.
" young master I am terribly sorry. Please don't fracture me hand again" the maid bawled.
Deming didn't say anything instead he looked at Meiying. Meiying didn't know what was going on but her heart ached when she saw the maid's state. She walked over her immediately before anyone else.
" why are you crying over a broken bowl? It's okay. Come get up"
Meiying noticed Deming wasn't saying anything
" Deming tell her that it's alright. You are scaring her to death"
Then only Deming composed himself and said—
" It's alright. Just clean up this mess."
as soon he said that he grabbed Meiying's waist and asked her not to stand on the shattered glass.
Everybody heaved a sigh of relief. They were truly grateful to Meiying.