Chapter 23: Marriage (Part 2)

  Ding Hua still had great respect for Fu Bo, and with Ding Xiao Ya's words earlier, it made Ding Hua calm down instantly. He began to look at Mao Feng in a positive light.

  The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his daughter and Fu Bo were right. To say nothing of the Chaomei region, but nationwide, young people like Mao Feng are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns! If they could recruit him as a son-in-law, then the Ding family would truly rise to prominence! However, if this Mao Feng person failed or had ulterior motives towards the Ding family, then the Ding family would be ruined in an instant!

  Just as Ding Hua was in a dilemma, a servant came in to report: "Master, it's not good! There are many soldiers outside, led by a man named Mao Fengzhi, who is a regimental commander!"

  Seeing Dian Ting's flustered appearance, Ding Hua angrily said: "What are you panicking about? Our Ding family has always abided by the law, what else does he want to do?"

  After finishing speaking, Ding Hua continued to order: "Please ask him to come in!"

  As soon as the words fell, a dense footsteps were heard, and then Ding Hua saw a group of soldiers surrounding a young man walking towards the living room!

  Ding Hua did not expect it, Ding Xiao Ya did not expect it either, and Fu Bo was the same, none of them expected that Mao Feng would actually enter the Ding Mansion like this, what a bold move!

  Ding Hua's face turned green with rage, just as he was about to rebuke him, Mao Fengzhi had already spoken up and said: "Hehe, Mr. Ding, hello! You're in a hurry, please don't mind!"

  "What a hurry! This hurry is all over, what's next? Bring it out!" Ding Hua said in anger.

  Mao Feng slowly walked towards Ding Hua, to be precise, he was walking towards Ding Xiao Ya. Although the speed was not fast, although Mao Feng's face looked very calm, even with a slight smile, but the soldiers behind him were all staring at Ding Hua and his two companions with piercing eyes, their hands grasping their guns tightly, although they were still pointing downwards.

  The atmosphere is a bit solemn and murderous, if there's any unexpected movement, it will definitely trigger a massacre here.

  Very soon, Mao Fengzhi walked to Ding Xiaya's front, Mao Fengzhi looked at Ding Xiaya who was trying to hold back her emotions, and opened his mouth to say: "The first time I saw you, I found that I seemed to have already fallen in love with you. I don't know what the reason is, maybe it's just love at first sight! But I know if I follow the usual procedure, then between us would be impossible. I know about the Ding family, the Ding family has many rules and is very concerned about saving face, this is also a common phenomenon among families like yours. What do you think I should do?"

  "What should I do?"

  Ding Hua on one side spoke up and said: "Mao Fengzhi, what are you doing?"

  Mao Feng's eyes were still fixed on Ding Xiangya, but his hands didn't stop. He quickly and skillfully pulled out his own gun and pointed it at Ding Hua, yet he said to Ding Xiangya: "I really admire some second-generation rich kids or prodigal sons, they have the courage to treat the women they care about with abandon. I've decided to learn from them! They're not all bad, this one point is quite good and suits our current situation."

  Ding Hua was intimidated by the black muzzle of Mao Feng's gun, but he understood what Mao Feng said. He felt that things were developing beyond his control.

  Just as he was about to shout and turn the tables, Mao Feng had already spoken up and said: "Robbing a woman, especially one you like or adore, is the only way for you and me to have a future! Being a gentleman doesn't suit our current situation, being a rogue is the most appropriate!"

  After finishing speaking, Mao Feng pointed the gun at Ding Hua and pulled the trigger. The bullet didn't hit Ding Hua but instead continuously shot into the ground between his feet. The crisp sound of the gunshot echoed through the living room. Ding Hua was truly frightened, feeling fear from the bottom of his heart. He knew that Mao Feng was a madman, at least for now.

  Fu Bo couldn't hide the shock in his eyes, he had never met such a person, and yet here they were, openly doing this. What kind of world was this? But what happened next left him even more stunned.

  Mao Feng's movements were swift and agile as he swiftly picked up Ding Xiangya with both hands around her waist, followed by a lift that placed Ding Xiangya on his shoulders. He said, "I, Mao Feng, always do what I say!"

  Ding Xiaoya only came to her senses at this time, and shame was all she felt now. She shouted loudly: "Let me down quickly, rascal, let me down quickly!"

  She shouted and struggled with her hands and feet, making a commotion on Mao Feng's shoulder, but Mao Feng didn't mind at all. He laughed loudly three times, then said: "A beating is a sign of affection, scolding is a sign of love! Let it be so!"

  Then he turned his head and said to Ding Hua: "Mr. Ding, I have something to attend to. If you need me, just come to the team department to find me, I'll be waiting for your arrival!"

  Then came another burst of laughter, Ding Hua watched a group of soldiers put away their guns and exit the living room in an orderly manner. He quickly walked to the door of the living room and shouted loudly: "Bastards, I'm going to report you, report you!"

  But the response was a gunshot, with the bullet hitting a vase not far from him. The vase shattered on impact, and Ding Hua was startled, while an officer holding a pistol coldly said: "Shut up, or you'll be dead!"

  Everyone is afraid of death, especially in this situation, the outcome of a fierce confrontation doesn't need to be said, anyone can see it. Ding Hua's face turned pale, he had never been humiliated like this before, after that officer and his soldiers disappeared without a trace, he finally couldn't bear it anymore and spat out a mouthful of blood with a loud "ahh".

  Mao Feng carried Ding Xiao Ya, disregarding her flailing arms and legs. As soon as they exited the door, he stuffed Ding Xiao Ya into the sedan chair, following closely behind. With both hands controlling Ding Xiao Ya, he said: "Return to camp!"

  The sedan chair swayed back and forth as it moved, with Mao Feng now holding Ding Xiangya in his arms. To be precise, Ding Xiangya's entire body was nestled in Mao Feng's embrace, but her hands were held firmly by Mao Feng, unable to move.

  Mao Feng couldn't help but lean in and kiss Ding Xiao Ya's right cheek. Taking in the subtle fragrance that only a woman could have, he sighed and said, "It's really great."

  But then he felt that the woman in his arms had stopped moving, he lowered his head to look and found that Ding Xiao Ya's eyes were already streaming with tears, silently crying, this change made Mao Feng feel caught off guard, he didn't think that a woman like Ding Xiao Ya would also cry at times.

  His heart softened a bit, and he said that after all, he wasn't a bad person. He hastily added: "Don't cry, it's my fault, but I had no choice either. You're also aware that what I did was good for you, and good for your whole family!"

  Ding Xiaoya was still crying, her eyes closed and not making a sound. This made Mao Fengzhi even more unsure of what to do. Mao Fengzhi had no experience with girls, it had to be said that he was still a novice! He now thought that Ding Xiaoya needed him to make her understand.

  "Xiao Ya, you're a clever woman and you know it too. Your family's situation is precarious, disaster could strike at any moment! The commander has just arrived in Chaozhou and he needs stability. He also needs a scapegoat, and right now, your Ding family is the most suitable one. The Huang family has already sided with the commander, and they've never gotten along with your family anyway. The other two families are also looking out for themselves. If you were in the commander's shoes, what would you do? He's short on funds, and military pay, food, and ammunition all cost money! If you become my woman, things will improve significantly. At least when I speak to the commander, he won't bother your family again. Without your family, there are still two other families, aren't there?"

  Ding Xiangya stopped crying, she opened her eyes and looked at Mao Fengzhi. She said: "You say so much, why don't you say what you got? Don't think I don't know, do you not look down on the Ding family's property? Don't tell me you didn't? If I were a girl from an ordinary family, would you treat me like this?"

  Mao Feng looked at Ding Xiangya's uncontrollable shyness and said seriously: "That's right, I won't deceive you, I do have some of this reason inside, but it's not the main one. If you were an ordinary girl from a common family, would I still be like this? It's because your Ding family is a big household with many rules. If I followed the rules, do you think there would be any possibility between us? Rather than benefiting others, why not give me a chance? Besides, I, Mao Feng, am not an unfaithful person. What I want is you. I've just entered the army and my foundation is too shallow. If our two families joined forces at this time, we could at least survive on this Chaozhou land, and it would be a good survival. This is a win-win situation for both of us!"

  Ding Xiaoya was an intelligent woman, she understood as soon as she heard it, and she couldn't help but think that Mao Feng's words made a lot of sense. The key point was that she had actually developed feelings for Mao Feng!

  Ding Xiaoya said with a hint of grievance: "But what you did today, how can my father get out of this, and how will others look at our family?"

  Mao Feng chuckled and said, "If I make a name for myself, who would dare say anything about the Ding family? Perhaps more people will only talk about how the Ding family has an extraordinary son-in-law! Does anyone have the guts to wag their tongues like that?"

  Ding Xiaoya was about to speak when Mao Fengzhi said, "Alright, that's it. Now we need to take the next step. At that time, Father-in-law will only be grateful to me, and at that time I will definitely go to his door to apologize!"

  Without a doubt, Ding Xiaoya also didn't know what to say, she could only let out a soft sigh and nodded her head with resignation.