Chapter 208: Chapter 206: Discussing the Marriage...

"Hehe, Uncle, Aunt, how about we go take a look at Villa Number Two first?"

After Fang Chenyi finished speaking, Father Bai shook his head with a stern expression.

"Chenyi, we appreciate the thought, but we really can’t accept such a valuable house. When the day comes that you and Menghan are married, as long as you two are happy, your aunt and I will be overjoyed. That would make us happier than living in any mansion."

Father Bai was speaking from the heart. Bai Menghan was their only daughter, and with the recent example of their niece, Bai Mengyao, getting divorced, their only wish was for their daughter to have a happy life.

They feared that if they accepted the villa, it might create a rift between the young couple or cause Fang Chenyi’s family to look down on them. They would never want that to happen, especially if it ended up hurting their daughter.

Just as Fang Chenyi was about to smile and try to persuade them, the roar of an engine approached from the distance.

Everyone turned to look and saw an immaculate black Lamborghini SUV slowly approaching.

Seeing this, Fang Chenyi quickly smiled and said to Father Bai and the others,

"Uncle, my parents are here."

Upon seeing the obviously expensive car, Father Bai and Mrs. Bai immediately grew nervous. ’I knew it,’ they thought. ’Fang Chenyi’s family is definitely not ordinary. You can tell just by looking at his parents’ car.’

This feeling intensified when they heard their niece exclaim that the car was worth nearly ten million. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

They were genuinely afraid that Fang Chenyi’s parents would be like the wealthy families on TV, looking down on their daughter.

SCREECH.

The Lamborghini SUV, which his dad had wiped spotless, came to a careful stop in front of everyone.

The car doors opened, and his father and mother, looking reserved, stepped out.

The first thing they did after getting out wasn’t to pay attention to their son. Instead, their eyes quickly found Father Bai and Mrs. Bai, who bore a slight resemblance to Bai Mengyao. They hurried forward a few steps, extending their hands, their faces breaking into wide, happy smiles.

"Oh, you must be Menghan’s father! A pleasure to meet you! I’m Chenyi’s dad. This boy, Chenyi, didn’t even call me sooner. I’m so sorry to have kept you waiting, my dear in-law."

Seeing how warm and sincere Father Fang was, Father Bai’s anxiety immediately melted away. A smile spread across his face as he began to chat with him, while Fang Chenyi’s mother took Mrs. Bai by the hand and struck up a conversation.

And just like that, the whole group made their way into the villa.

Upon entering the villa, Father Bai, Mrs. Bai, and Fang Chenyi’s parents were all stunned by the opulence that greeted them.

Father Fang couldn’t help but nod in satisfaction.

"This is a beautiful house, all right. It’s worlds better than our village chief’s place. Good job, haha! You’ve got a better eye than your old man."

His words immediately sent everyone into a fit of laughter.

Of course, there was one person in the group who was utterly shocked.

And that was Wan Li.

After arranging for personnel to handle the acquisition and renovation, Wan Li followed the group inside. The moment he entered the villa, his eyes were drawn to two Yuan Blue and White Porcelain vases, each half as tall as a person.

With his years of experience collecting antiques, Wan Li could tell from a single glance that the pair of large vases was anything but ordinary.

As he drew closer with the group for a better look, he gasped. ’Yuan Blue and White Porcelain! A matching pair! At this size! My God... These are priceless!’

But that wasn’t all. Before he could fully process his astonishment, the corner of his eye caught a piece of calligraphy hanging on the wall beside the vases. This time, even the normally composed Wan Li couldn’t help but exclaim aloud,

"Is that... Wang Xizhi’s Lanting Preface!"

The moment the words left his mouth, all eyes turned to him. Realizing his outburst, Wan Li’s face flushed red, and he quickly bowed to Fang Chenyi, apologizing.

Fang Chenyi certainly wasn’t going to admonish him for a simple remark. However, before he could say anything with a smile, his father cut in.

Father Fang pulled Wan Li up from his slight bow and said indignantly,

"Brother, you don’t look much younger than me. What are you doing bowing to that little rascal!"

Wan Li was visibly stunned for a moment, but as he processed the words, a warmth spread through his chest.

Nevertheless, he smiled and replied,

"You look several years younger than me, haha. Chairman Fang is the chairman, so it’s only proper. Perfectly proper."

Fang Chenyi gave a wry smile at the exchange and said to Wan Li,

"Sigh. Old Wan, are you trying to get me chewed out? Haha. Come on, I consider you a friend. If you keep up this formality, I’ll start thinking you don’t feel the same."

With that, Fang Chenyi pointed to Wan Li and introduced him to his father.

"Hehe, Dad, let me introduce you. This is the renowned CEO of Baida Film and Television, Wan Li—President Wan. You might not recognize the name, but your favorite TV series, *My Taobao Connects to the Celestial Court*? It was made by Baida Film and Television. Now you get it, right?"

Hearing this, his father lit up with excitement, grabbing Wan Li and looking ready to dive into a discussion about the show’s plot. But then he remembered their in-laws were present and quickly reined himself in. The sight made everyone laugh heartily.

"Brother Fang, Uncle, Aunt, the food is ready!"

Just as the group was enjoying a lively chat on the living room sofas, Principal Wang ran in with a broad smile and called out to them.

The sight left everyone both amused and exasperated. Who knew the famous Principal Wang had such a playful side?

They went over to the courtyard of Char’s villa, where two large round tables were now set up in the gazebo next to the rockery.

When Fang Chenyi and his group arrived, the members of Principal Wang’s team, who were waiting by the door, all greeted him.

Fang Chenyi smiled and waved, gesturing for everyone to sit. He then bustled about, seating Bai Menghan’s parents, her uncle and aunt, and his own mother and father.

Once everyone was seated, Fang Chenyi took on the task of pouring drinks.

They say alcohol is a great social lubricant, and sure enough, after two bottles of Maotai, Father Fang and Father Bai were already discussing wedding plans for Fang Chenyi and Bai Menghan.

This left Bai Menghan, sitting beside them, with a perpetually flushed face.

"Chenyi, my boy, come sit down and eat! You’ve been running around all day, stop busying yourself!"

At Father Bai’s insistence, Fang Chenyi was finally able to sit down and pick up his chopsticks.

Seeing his own parents chatting so animatedly with Bai Menghan’s parents, uncle, and aunt, Fang Chenyi gave Wan Li a wry smile and raised his glass.

"Haha, Old Wan, make sure you eat up. I’m not treating you like a guest, so I won’t fuss over you. Oh, by the way, I wrote a script in my spare time. Could you take a look and see if it has any potential?"

[To be continued...]

PS: Third update of the day! This is an extra Chapter sponsored by a generous donation from ’Please call me Mr. Magic’!