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Chapter 724: Chapter 794: You Are Not Allowed to Leave

Zhu Huimin was furious. She had spiced up her tale quite a bit and even managed to push Fang Yi onto the opposing side of the aristocratic family. She thought her grandfather would be angry, but what was going on now? Not angry at all but, on the contrary, he seemed to really appreciate that guy.

Zhu Huimin was flabbergasted. She just couldn’t understand it at all. What happened to the expected anger? What happened to the promised lecture? Her grandfather was really not giving her any face, was he? Now Zhu Huimin truly understood what it meant to shoot oneself in the foot and to be outsmarted by one’s own cleverness.

Actually, what Zhu Huimin didn’t know was why her grandfather appreciated Fang Yi. The reason was simple—because Zhu Youde had risen from the lower echelons of society. noveldrama

Back in the day, Zhu Youde had fought in the war, struggling step by step, fighting against landlords and powerful tycoons. He was genuinely grass-roots and understood how much courage a commoner needed to face the numerous aristocratic young masters.

Zhu Youde had done just that back then and now, Fang Yi was doing the same. How could Zhu Youde not appreciate him? So, the more Zhu Youde observed Fang Yi, the more he liked him.

With a smile, Zhu Youde glanced at Fang Yi and said, "It’s not impossible for you to ask me for a favor, Fang Yi. I’d be happy to help you, but there has to be some sort of reciprocity."

Fang Yi smiled, "I’m not sure what the elder wishes for."

"That depends on what kind of favor you’re asking for," Zhu Youde replied.

After pondering for a moment, Fang Yi said, "I would like the elder to grant me a marriage."

Zhu Youde was slightly taken aback, "Grant a marriage?"

Not only Zhu Youde but also Jian Rong and the others were astonished, especially the fiery Zhu Huimin, who glared at Fang Yi with eyes wide as if she had seen a ghost.

After a long while, Zhu Huimin screamed, "Grandfather, don’t agree to him!"

"Why can’t I agree?" Zhu Youde asked with a smile.

"Because... because..." Zhu Huimin’s eyes darted around before she hastily said, "Because he’s out to harm a decent woman—that’s right, he’s out to harm a decent woman!"

Fang Yi thought this sassy girl indeed had character, deliberately targeting him. He had guessed that it was probably because he had previously laid hands on her friend that she was doing so deliberately.

But although Fang Yi was somewhat frustrated, there was no helping it. The most frustrating thing was that Zhu Huimin was Zhu Youde’s granddaughter. Fang Yi couldn’t hit her, couldn’t scold her, and had no choice but to bear it.

With a smile on his face, Fang Yi said, "Little sister Huimin..."

"Who is your little sister? Do you think you have the right to call me Huimin?" Zhu Huimin blew up immediately.

"Uh... Miss Zhu."

"Barely acceptable."

"I’d like to ask, where exactly have I aimed to harm a decent woman? How did you come to that conclusion?" Fang Yi asked.

"You can tell that from anywhere," Zhu Huimin retorted unreasonably.

Fang Yi was at a bit of a loss for words; he certainly couldn’t reason with this fiery girl, and looking at her current demeanor, it was clear she had no intention of being rational, determined to be persistently unreasonable.

Just at that moment, Zhu Youde gently knocked on the table and cast a stern look at Zhu Huimin. Nothing scared Zhu Huimin except her grandfather, so she dared not speak anymore, only pouting in protest.

The protest was naturally ineffective. Zhu Youde turned to look at Fang Yi, carrying that commanding presence of a national leader.

"Granting a marriage can either be a big or a small matter. I wonder about the background of the woman to be married," Zhu Youde said. Even though he had a very good impression of Fang Yi, he wouldn’t act recklessly.

Fang Yi smiled slightly and said, "The President of Longtu Group, Shen Binan."

Zhu Youde’s eyebrows furrowed, and Fang Yi added, "That is, the fiancée of the Fang Family’s fourth young master, Fang Tianqi."

At her words, Zhao Xueying, who had been silent all this time, couldn’t help but interject, "Fang Yi, what are you..." But her words trailed off midway, and she did not continue.

As for the elder Jian Rong, he looked at Fang Yi with a complex expression, as if he had been shocked.

Then there was the brash young lady Zhu Huimin, with her cherry lips parted, staring intently at Fang Yi, her chopsticks stationary on the plate of food, unmoving.

Of course, the most surprised was Zhu Youde. The favor Fang Yi was asking of him was something he had never encountered before, and in the next moment, Zhu Youde realized just how bizarre the request was.

Yes, it was indeed bizarre.

Zhu Youde felt like crying but couldn’t, like laughing but shouldn’t. He could only maintain a solemn, authoritative demeanor and said, "This... Fang Yi, I know you have a grudge against Fang Tianqi, but to go after his fiancée, isn’t that..."

"Right! That’s putting a green hat on someone, that’s totally despicable!" Zhu Huimin exclaimed.

Fang Yi was getting a bit impatient and gave the girl a sidelong glance. His eyes were cold, and with just that one look, Zhu Huimin, who was about to shout again, instantly shrunk her neck—she chickened out!

Fang Yi gave a wry smile, "Perhaps, elder, you aren’t aware, this woman and I have mutual affection. She does not want to marry Fang Tianqi but was given in marriage by an authority figure."

Zhu Youde’s brows jumped as he turned to glance at Jian Rong, then said solemnly, "Secretary Liu."

Secretary Liu hurried over, and Zhu Youde asked, "Did you hear what Fang Yi said? Which authority gave this marriage? How come I don’t know about it?"

By this time, Zhu Youde became serious, and Secretary Liu didn’t dare to be negligent, quickly whispering a few words into Zhu Youde’s ear.

Zhu Youde’s expression grew darker and darker, and after a moment, he waved for Secretary Liu to step back. He looked at Fang Yi and declared, "Young man, rest assured, I will grant your marriage."

Fang Yi, though feeling it was strange, was sincerely thrilled. He had come to Zhu Youde for exactly this reason, and it seemed the second step was now on the right track.

"But!" Zhu Youde suddenly changed his tone, saying, "But to bestow the marriage to you outright, that doesn’t quite make sense on the surface..." He left his sentence half-finished.

Fang Yi certainly understood. Zhu Youde needed the right moment to speak up.

Fang Yi said, "Thank you, elder, don’t worry, it will be soon."

Zhu Youde nodded, lifting his glass and said, "Come, let’s drink to that!"

"Okay, elder, cheers!"

After three rounds of drinks, although Fang Yi said he drank, he was not one to get drunk. In contrast, Zhu Youde and Jian Rong seemed slightly tipsy. Seeing this, Fang Yi didn’t continue competing with the two elders in drinking, and so he thought about saying his goodbyes and leaving.

However, Zhu Youde insisted on having Zhu Huimin see Fang Yi out. The spirited young lady was obviously reluctant, but she was obedient and indeed saw Fang Yi and the others out.

After ensuring Jian Rong was in the car and cautioning Zhao Xueying to drive slowly, Fang Yi watched the car pull away before he made to leave. Just as Fang Yi was opening the car door, Zhu Huimin suddenly called out.

"Stop right there!"

Fang Yi, clearly impatient, said, "Miss Zhu, is there something else?"

Zhu Huimin, hands on her hips and chin up, walked up to Fang Yi. Unfortunately, she was a little shorter than Fang Yi, and could only stand on her tiptoes to be level with him.

Fang Yi couldn’t help but be amused, "Isn’t that going to be quite uncomfortable for you?"

Zhu Huimin puffed out her chest, which was rather impressive, and quickly said, "It’s not uncomfortable, not in the least."

Fang Yi said, "Alright, then you stand there; I’m leaving."

"Hold on, I have something to say to you, you’re not allowed to leave!" Zhu Huimin hastily called out as she saw Fang Yi was about to walk away.