Dominating the Powerful Families: Rebirth of
Chapter 112: The Elder Dugu Proposes Marriage Part 6_1

Chapter 112: Chapter 112: The Elder Dugu Proposes Marriage Part 6_1

The elderly madam, seeing Shen Tianxing speaking like this, went with the flow and said with a smile to the Dugu patriarch, "Alright, since our Little Tianxing has said so, let’s allow you to drink a few more cups today."

The Dugu patriarch instantly became as happy as a child, shaking his wine cup towards Shen Tianxing and saying, "Xiaoxing, quick, fill it up for me, this wine’s aroma is truly tantalizing!"

Seeing the old general reveal his true feelings, everyone also smiled warmly.

Shen Wenru was laughing over there, "Xiaoxing, pour some for your grandpa, your eldest and second uncles, and your elder brother too."

Dugu Zixi knew this was the perfect opportunity to make an impression and quickly took the wine jar from Shen Tianxing’s hands, "Xiaoxing, you sit down, I’ll pour the wine!"

Shen Tianxing caught the wink from Dugu Zixi and instantly understood his intention, and casually handed him the wine jar.

Dugu Zixi not only poured wine for the men present but also for every woman, not leaving out even the youngest set of twins.

Once everyone’s cups were filled, Dugu Zixi raised his own cup, looking around the table with respect, and said, "Zixi would like to toast to all my elders here, thankful for raising a daughter as wonderful as Xiaoxing, and even more thankful for your consent to my courtship with Xiaoxing. I will cherish Xiaoxing, love her for a lifetime, and never leave her side. This cup, I drink first as a tribute!"

After Dugu Zixi spoke, he confidently turned the cup over and drained it.

Everyone also accompanied Dugu Zixi in downing their drinks.

Only Shen Wenru felt that there was something odd about Dugu Zixi’s words, as if it was a given his precious daughter would marry him.

But seeing everyone’s cheerful demeanor, Shen Wenru did not want to hurt Dugu Zixi’s pride and could only slowly swallow his cup of wine.

It wasn’t until everyone had finished their drink that they realized the wine was sweet as honey with a hint of fragrance, a taste that lingered delightfully.

Only then did they appreciate that such fine wine, so mellow and sweet, ought to be swirled in the glass and savored slowly.

Shen Tianxing, watching everyone’s mood, spoke with a smile, "Today we have plenty of wine; everyone can drink freely."

Upon hearing this, the Dugu patriarch immediately said with a laugh, "Great! Then I will drink a few more cups."

Shen Wenzheng also said with a laugh, "Later I will also drink a few cups with the old man."

Dugu Zixi made another toast and refilled the drinks for everyone present.

As the female lead, Shen Tianxing also stood up with a cup in hand, smiling at everyone, "I would also like to toast to everyone here, wishing all relatives present good health, safety, and happiness! Come, let’s drink together!"

Everyone stood up as well, clinking glasses with her and responding loudly, "Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

As the wine made its third round and everyone had nearly finished eating, the Dugu patriarch took advantage of the warm atmosphere and revealed the purpose of his visit.

"Today I, the old man, am very happy. What makes me even happier is that my best grandson Zixi has found such a beautiful and capable girl like Tianxing to be his future wife. My partner and I, as well as Zixi’s parents, are all very relieved and fond of Tianxing."

"Today, as Tianxing’s parents, as well as grandparents and uncles, are all here, I would like to sincerely invite everyone present, including Tianxing, to attend Zixi’s coming-of-age ceremony next month."

"If you agree, I would also like to announce on that day the engagement of Zixi and Tianxing, to set their relationship in stone. Later, when Tianxing has grown up, they can get married. Is that alright?"

The people of the Shen Family took a good while to digest the lengthy speech from Elder Dugu. Their eyes immediately turned to Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia.

After all, they were Tianxing’s parents. Whether it was acceptable or not, the decision was theirs to make.

The other members of the Shen Family, of course, could not wait for Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia to agree quickly.

In their minds, the status of the Dugu Family was that of the foremost family in Shenzhou Country, and Dugu Zixi was so outstanding. With top-notch family and personal qualifications, if not him, then who else could she marry?

If their family could become relatives with such a distinguished family, their status would rise several levels invisibly!

Although the Shen Family had risen to become local tycoons over the past decade, their rise was still relatively recent; they had not yet fully realized the true worth of the Shen Family under Shen Tianxing’s leadership.

So, they reasoned like most people would, thinking that Tianxing marrying into the Dugu Family was reaching above her station.

Only Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia, who had been living with Shen Tianxing all along, knew their daughter’s real secrets and value.

If we talk about marrying up, setting aside past life causes and effects, it really was unclear who was marrying up, wasn’t it?

If Tianxing did not have value in herself, how could cunning people like Elder Dugu and his wife take to her as they did now? How could they be so eager to welcome her into the doors of the Dugu Family?

Precisely because Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia were aware of their daughter’s value, they did not immediately nod in agreement.

The lively atmosphere at the table instantly cooled down.

After a while, Shen Wenru finally smiled back at Elder Dugu, "Elder, Madam, please allow our family to discuss this and get back to you. Would that be all right?"

Elder Dugu laughed heartily, "Of course, that’s perfectly fine. Although we really like the idea of Zixi and Tianxing being together, we must prioritize your wishes. If you disagree with the engagement, it means we, on our side along with Zixi, haven’t done well enough. We will continue to strive for your approval, ensuring that you, as her parents, are completely at ease entrusting Tianxing to both Zixi and our Dugu Family."

Elder Dugu’s strategic retreat left Shen Wenru somewhat at a loss for what to say.

If he expressed disagreement, it would imply that he deemed the Dugu Family and Dugu Zixi not impressive enough. Others might think, with the Elder and his wife personally extending an invitation and proposal, how could they not agree? The airs they put on were certainly grand!

Yet agreeing now was not out of the question. However, Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia would feel somewhat uncomfortable, as if they were being hurried, without a chance to pause for breath. It didn’t have the feeling of steady progress or natural development.

"Indeed, take your time to discuss. If you agree after your discussion, I’ll then invite Zixi’s parents over. Our two families can talk over the engagement together."

Elder Dugu knew they would certainly need some time to talk things over. Just being able to state his purpose today was already a half success.

As for whether Shen Wenru and Li Xiuxia agreed or not, that was for the Shen Family to decide.