"I see you haven't lost your cynicism", commented Tang who had overheard his remarks .
"Sorry buddy, I didn't mean to disparage your guests", Li Jie said sheepishly .
"I didn't say you are wrong in your opinion . In fact I am happy to see that you haven't changed a bit", said Tang mildly .
"I never knew that you were gifted with a voice like an angel, darling", said Mei Zhen, came and positioned herself between the two men .
"Now I know what I want as my wedding night gift", she added with a wink .
"I guess I am going to leave you two to discuss your err…future nights and find a place to change back into age appropriate clothes", said Li Jie cheekily .
"Yes, you do that", said Tang and beckoned a staff member passing by .
"I need you to get three rooms ready on the first floor . If the rooms next to mine are occupied, shift them out to further down the hall", instructed Tang to the man .
"Li Jie, he will guide you all to your rooms . And please don't hesitate to ask him for whatever any of you require . The other guests shall start to arrive in an hour or so . I will catch up with you in a bit", he spoke warmly .
Li Jie sketched a mock salute to his friend walked away to find Jia Li and Chung, who had slipped away earlier .
Mei Zhen spun around and demanded, "what was the need for putting them up in such close quarters to you . You are the bridegroom . Don't you want your special cousins or friends to stay around you?"
Tang looked at her quietly before replying, "there is no one more special or important than them for me . "
She immediately backtracked and said with a smile, "sorry, I didn't mean to sound interfering . It is just that I have neither met them nor heard of them before tonight . They have appeared so suddenly and taken over the scene . I just found it a bit odd" .
Tang took a minute before saying evenly, "Let me tell you about my most annoying habit . The things that I don't talk about are usually the most important issues in my life . It has been a source of frustration to my parents and I am sure you shall berate about it as well at some point in future . Now, aren't you getting late for your change of attire?"
She was irritated beyond measure as she reached her room . She and her parents had been allocated the entire second floor to change, relax during the function .
"If you are going to keep scowling, the best make-up also won't be able to hide those frown lines", chided her mother .
"Please don't lecture me right now, mom . I need fifteen minutes to myself . Make sure no one enters the room before that else I can't guarantee their safety . And no, I don't want to talk about it", said Mei Zhen, slamming the door on her mother's face .
Chapter end
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