Chapter 1059
Chapter 1059
Chapter 1059 This Is Madness
Feng Wan noticed Ning Ran's hesitation. “I called you here today because I want to hear your thoughts on the matter.”
Ning Ran felt bitter. She wants to hear my thoughts when it doesn't matter to her? I've made it clear before that this matter still needs to be discussed. All of you had already decided on the matter, yet you're asking for my opinion. “Grandma, haven't we discussed this? I want to talk it over with Nan Chen before making a decision.”
“Given that Nan Chen is busy with work and might not have much time to worry about the wedding, Darling and I have discussed it. We will take care of the arrangements. Feel free to voice any requests you may have. If it's something material that you want, it'll be done easily. The Nan family certainly isn't short of money. It's been many years since we've had a celebration in our family. It would be wonderful to host a grand one. It seems like you're not on the best terms with your maternal family, but this is a joyous occasion for you. If you want to invite them, I'm okay what it. In short, you don't need to worry about anything. Whatever you want, we will do our best to provide it for you.” Feng Wan was brimming with sincerity, which made Ning Ran feel somewhat embarrassed.
If it weren't for the fact that she knew she was the daughter of the Rong family, Ning Ran would have agreed.
She had been with Nan Chen for so long, so it was fair to say that getting married to him was a natural progression for her.
If it weren't for that sudden incident with the Rong family, she wouldn't married him already.
Earning the approval of Feng Wan and Nan Zhengde were no easy feat, after all.
Seeing Ning Ran's troubled expression, Feng Wan thought the former might have a request that she found difficult to voice.
“Feel free to share your thoughts. It really doesn't matter!” Feng Wan encouraged her.
“Grandma, there's no need to rush this. Allow me and Nan Chen to discuss it further,” Ning Ran said softly.
Feng Wan was getting impatient. “What's there to discuss? I've already picked the date. Just tell me what kind of dowry and ceremony you want! You're usually so decisive. Why are you dragging your feet on this matter? Is marrying into the Nan family something that makes you hesitate?”
Ning Ran was truly tormented inside, unsure of how to respond.
Coincidentally, someone arrived at that moment, and it was Nan Xing.
He burst in with an air of urgency. “Oh, you're here too, Ning Ran? Perfect, I have something important to discuss with you both!”
Feng Wan gave him a glance. Lately, she had been somewhat disappointed in him.
Originally, Lu Jingyuan had already left. It was Nan Xing's desperate pleas that forced Feng Wan to compromise. Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.
This was the first time Feng Wan used her own influence to drive someone away, and surprisingly, she failed. Naturally, she was not pleased.
“There's nothing going on here. I'm discussing important matters with your sister-in-law. You should leave for now!” Feng Wan said, somewhat annoyed.
“What I want to say is also important. Why won't you let me speak?” Nan Xing said, frustrated.
Ning Ran was worried about not being able to change the subject, so she was glad Nan Xing arrived.
“Grandma, we should just let him speak. Otherwise, he may die of anxiety!” Ning Ran said with a laugh.
“Yeah! How can you bear to silence people like that, Grandma?” Nan Xing was also feeling aggrieved.
The recent events with Lu Jingyuan had indeed hurt him deeply.
Feng Wan waved her hand. “Well then, speak up! Hurry up and finish so you can leave!”
Nan Xing felt deeply hurt because his grandmother's attitude toward him was getting worse.
In the past, he was the apple of his grandmother's eye, her most cherished grandchild. He was practically spoiled rotten.
Ever since the arrival of Erbao and Dabao, the old woman had clearly been doting on those two even more.
While Nan Xing was fine with that, he felt really aggrieved his right to speak was almost being stripped away. What's wrong with falling for someone and wanting to be with her?
“Grandma, I'm getting married!” Nan Xing announced.
Both Ning Ran and Feng Wan were stunned.
Feng Wan thought she had misheard him. “What did you say?”
“I'm saying I'm getting married!” Nan Xing reaffirmed solemnly.
Feng Wan heard it clearly, but her face still showed disbelief. “Who are you marrying?”
“Of course, it's with the person I love. I believe marriage is the best proof of my love.” Nan Xing wore an expression of infatuation, truly like a boy experiencing his first love.
Upon hearing that, Feng Wan naturally understood who Nan Xing was referring to.
“Have you lost your mind?” Feng Wan looked at Nan Xing.
“I'm not crazy. I just want to get married,” Nan Xing said earnestly.
Feng Wan felt like she was going insane. What on earth do these young people think about all day? I've been urging Nan Chen and Ning Ran to get married, yet they won't! Then, for Nan Xing, things are still up in the air, yet he's saying he wants to get married. This is madness!
After her initial surprise, Ning Ran found the situation quite interesting. What on earth happened that has agitated Nan Xing to this extent? To the point where he's considering a shotgun wedding? I thought Lu Jingyuan did not agree with his pursuit. Would she agree to marry him?
“Did Lu Jingyuan send you to discuss this matter with me? Did she say she wants to marry you?” Feng Wan asked.
“No, she hasn't accepted my advances yet,” Nan Xing honestly admitted.
Feng Wan was furious to the point of laughter. “Are you planning to kidnap her and then force her into marriage? “
“No. I want my grandparents to speak up for me and send someone with me to the capital to propose marriage!” said Nan Xing.
“Propose marriage?” This term wasn't exactly foreign to Feng Wan. In her time, marriage proposals were not such a novel concept.
Moreover, the wealthier the household, the more they tended to emphasize such ceremonies.
Even when a man and a woman were mutually in love, they still followed the traditional process. They would invite a matchmaker to the woman's house to propose marriage.
“That's right.” Nan Xing nodded. “I believe this would express my sincerity. If the Lu family agrees, then I can get married.”
“Was this Lu Jingyuan's idea?” asked Ning Ran
Nan Xing shook his head. “She is unaware of this matter.”
Ning Ran and Feng Wan exchanged glances.
“You heard it too, right? This brat's gone mad!” exclaimed Feng Wan.
Even though Nan Xing was ignored, he still wanted to propose marriage to Lu Jingyuan.
Marriage proposals should only be made after both parties became interested in each other, yet that wasn't what he did.
“Why are you talking about marriage when nothing is settled yet?” Feng Wan asked angrily.
“Jingyuan has been consistently refusing me because she has reservations about the situation. A while ago, you tried to chase her away, which only deepened her worries. If the Nan family proposes marriage in the name of their family honor, it means the family acknowledges her. When that happens, she will dispel her doubts and agree to be with me.”
Though Nan Xing's logic seemed sound, it still sounded strange.
“Grandma, please agree to this! Can't you consider my happiness for once?” Nan Xing pleaded.
Ning Ran immediately chimed in, “I think Nan Xing's idea is pretty good. It's worth a try.”
Feng Wan looked at Ning Ran. “Have you lost your mind too? He can't even win over his love interest, yet he's asking the Nan family to propose marriage for him? When the time comes, her family will say, 'My daughter hasn't even agreed. Why are you proposing marriage?' The Nan family will be thoroughly humiliated!”
Upon hearing that, Ning Ran thought the older woman's words made sense.
However, with Nan Xing stirring things up, the initial topic was completely sidetracked, which was a good thing for her.
“No, I won't do it. You should leave. Stop causing a scene. I'm discussing Ning Ran's wedding with her right now. The Nan family is planning a wedding, but it's not for you. It's for your brother who's getting married,” said Feng Wan.
No good! She went back to this topic! Ning Ran panicked.