Zhang Xuetao turned around and said softly:
"Lianyi, father and Uncle Duan have their own intentions. We just need to be obedient. Don't worry too much. I know how to control my own body."
"Okay, then you can't drink today, just pretend."
"I understand, little housekeeper!"
Zhang Xuetao said this lovingly, almost making Lianyi vomit.
Just as the car stopped, the driver reminded the two:
"Master Zhang, Miss Duan, we're here!"
Then someone opened the car door. Zhang Xuetao got out first, then reached out and helped Lianyi out. A group of people gathered around. They were guards arranged by Duan Zongqing, who were afraid that someone would take advantage of the chaos to do something.
There were quite a lot of people joining in the fun, surrounding the entrance in three layers. There were also reporters holding cameras, flash lights flashing non-stop, and fireworks being set off. In short, the two protagonists were welcomed into the hotel in a lively manner.
People who had arrived with invitations a long time ago all looked at the handsome and beautiful couple with smiles on their faces.
Zhang Xuetao was wearing a white three-piece suit today, and a pair of white handmade leather shoes on his feet, which perfectly showed off his figure and made him look very noble, making him look handsome and extraordinary.
Lianyi was wearing a slim fishtail dress with white lace and embossed patterns, and a set of sapphire jewelry, which showed off her good figure. Her slightly curled wavy hair gave her a unique exotic charm. Standing next to Zhang Xuetao, her radiance was not blocked at all.
Lianyi's outfit was meant to suppress Zhang Xuetao; she didn't intend to let anyone think that Zhang Xuetao could surpass her.
"Girl Lianyi is so beautiful today!"
Zhang Fenglin said with a smile to Duan Zongqing beside him.
"Xue Tao is not bad either! They look so good together!"
Duan Zongqing is very good at speaking.
"My children are a debt. I hope they can mature after getting engaged and take over the burden from me soon."
"Yes! My daughter lost her mother when she was young, and I spoiled her to grow up. I conquered the entire South just to give her a stable environment to grow up in.
These will definitely be left to Lianyi in the future. Your boy can't bully my daughter, otherwise I won't agree."
"Oh, don't worry! If Xue Tao dares to let Lian Yi down, I will be the first one to not forgive him."
Zhang Fenglin immediately assured.
"Okay, I believe you!"
After the two of them exchanged witty remarks, Lianyi and Zhang Xuetao also walked up to them, and then announced their engagement.
The master of ceremonies immediately came on stage and presided over an engagement ceremony that combined Chinese and Western elements. After the ceremony, Lianyi changed into a red cheongsam with a phoenix embroidery and greeted the guests one by one, running around busily. The same was true for Zhang Xuetao on the other side.
The two of them met the guests separately and then toasted together. The engagement ceremony ended successfully until the sun went down. They would wait to see it in the newspapers tomorrow.
Zhang Xuetao still acted like a gentleman and sent Lianyi back to Marshal Duan's residence first. Although the two were engaged, they still abided by the rules.
Although Zhang Fenglin hinted to his son that it would be better to make the matter a fait accompli, Lian Yi was always accompanied by someone, so Zhang Xuetao had no chance, nor did he dare to do so.
"Brother Xuetao, I told you not to drink today, but you still drank. This is not good for your wound. Don't go out these few days. You must rest well at home. I will visit you when I am free."
Lianyi warned worriedly.
"Thank you for your concern, Sister Lianyi. I am indeed a little tired. I plan to take a day off tomorrow. You are also very tired today. You don't have to come to see me specially. When you have rested well, I will invite you to go boating on the lake again."
Zhang Xuetao's face was a little red, and he looked like he was drunk, but Lianyi knew that he had a fever again.
"Okay, I'll listen to Brother Xuetao, you go back quickly!"
After the two said goodbye reluctantly, Lianyi turned and walked into the Marshal's Mansion.
After the engagement ceremony, Lianyi's study abroad was put on the agenda. Although Duan Zongqing was reluctant, he made all the necessary preparations. He carefully selected people, money and materials, for fear that his daughter would be wronged if she went abroad.
When everything was almost ready, Duan Zongqing called everyone to his study and gave them one more reminder.
"Lianyi, this time you go out, in addition to studying, you are also avoiding the chaos in Xia Country. Come back after I have dealt with all the trivial matters here."
"Okay, father! But you have to take care of yourself and don't overwork yourself."
Ripple said with a smile.
"I know."
Then Duan Zongqing turned his head to Qiu Chan and said:
"I can't give you too much money this time when I go abroad, so as to avoid Zhang Fenglin noticing anything, but I will give you a sum of money every month in the name of living expenses.
So in the early stage you can bring your own dowry with you. How much you can earn depends on your own ability. I won't interfere and you don't need to hand it over. I am only responsible for escorting you in China, and you will have to rely on yourself abroad."
"Don't worry, sir! I will be careful and cautious."
"Dongqing, your mother is a foreigner, so you have an advantage in this regard. Take good care of the young lady and yourself when you go out. Contact me if you have any problems."
"Yes, sir!"
Dong Qing agreed with a smile. She could finally visit her mother's hometown.
On the other hand, Zhang Xuetao's situation was not so good. He barely attended the engagement ceremony and drank alcohol because his wound had not healed yet. His wound did not heal for a long time and he had repeated fevers. He had no time to cultivate feelings with Lianyi.
Lianyi did go to see the other party twice, but Zhang Xuetao had ideas but no ability to implement them, and in the end he could only watch the duck in his mouth fly away.
Ten days later, Lianyi and her group boarded a cruise ship to Country Y, bidding farewell to her father and fiancé in tears. This time, the sky was high and the birds could fly freely and the sea was wide and the fish could swim freely, which started her wonderful learning career.
Lianyi waved his sleeves and left the Xia Kingdom without a trace of cloud. Without any worries, Duan Zongqing began to forcefully subdue other forces in the south. Those who were willing to surrender were disbanded and incorporated into different teams, and those who were unwilling were killed with a single blow. He did not have the time to waste time.
During this period, Duan Zongqing and Zhang Fenglin organized many joint operations against those deeply rooted aristocratic families. For a while, some were happy while others were worried. Zhang Xuetao was busy making achievements and no longer thought about looking for Yun Siyu.
Yun Siyu was very capable. After arriving at the Foreign Hospital in Nanhu, she completed all the formalities and called Zhang Xuetao on the night of his engagement.
"Master Zhang, are you feeling better?"
"I'm much better now. I've been recovering since I got home, and I haven't been able to thank you in person."
"I know you're busy! And you forgot to congratulate me on your happy engagement! Miss Duan must be a great beauty. I can already imagine the headlines in tomorrow's newspapers."
Zhang Siyu's words were sour.
"Thanks!"
Zhang Xuetao was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to explain.
"Mr. Zhang, I just spoke my mind. I don't have any other intentions. I called you to say hello and thank you."
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