Relationship
The setting of this story is in old time China (I think that's how you say it).
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Su's family:
Su You Peng (Alec)- Su Da Shao Ye: Handsome, cold, quiet, bad tempered.
Su Qi Long (Nicky)- Su Er Shao Ye: Nice, smart, handsome.
Su Zhi Ying (Jimmy)- Su San Shao Ye: bubbly, cute, nice.
Su Xiao Dong (Daniel)- Su Si Shao Ye: Quiet, introvert.
Su Xiao Ling (Shui Ling: The girl that Qoing Yao was going to use at first for
Xiang Fei's part)- Su Da Xiao Jie: Mischevious, cute, pretty, nice.
Su Xin Ru (Ruby)- Su Er Xiao Jie: Nice.
Lin Fan Bing- Su Jian's second wife, mother of Qi Long, treat You Peng and Xiao Ling like her own kids.
Made up people:
Su Lee Guo- A rich business man, the father of the people stated above.
Liu De Rong- Su Jian's third wife, mother of Zhi Ying and Xin Ru: evil person.
Liang Jia Mei- Su Jian's fourth wife, mother of Xiao Dong: nice.
Note: You Peng and Xiao Ling's mom, Su Lee Guo's first
wife/love died of a disease.
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Zhao's family:
Zhao Wei (Vicki)- Zhao Da Xiao Jie, Su Da Shao Nai Nai: Beautiful, cute, nice, smart, quiet at times; Yee Hong's sister.
Zhao Yee Hong (Theresa)- Zhao Er Xiao Jie: Introverted, pretty, cute, nice.
Zhao Ju Jee (Leo. Sorry, my pinyin is bad)- Zhao Da Shao Jie: nice, caring.
Zhao Tie Lin (Cheung Tie Lin; HuangAMa)- Rich business man, owes Su Lee Guo a lot of money, father of Zhao Wei, Yee Hong and Zhao Ju Jee.
Dai Chuen Ruo (Lady that played HuangRo's part in HZGG)- Wife of Zhao Tie Lin, mother of Zhao Wei, Zhao Ju Jee and Zhao Yee Hong: extremely caring.
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Other characters:
Wan Yan- Qing Ge Ge: Nice, pretty, very friendly.
Cheung Bi Zhi (Cecilia)- One of Su household's servants.
Zhou Jie- Zhou Da Shao Jie: nice.
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"What?!" exclaimed Dai Chuen Ruo. "Su Lee Guo want Xiao Wei to be his daughter in law?! What is he thinking? Wei Wei doesn't even know Xiao Peng. And plus, Wei Wei is only ten. TEN!!!""I know." said Zhao Tie Lin with a stressed out face. "But what can I do? That's the only way we don't have to pay him back."
"It's all your fault!" Cheun Ruo blamed Tie Lin. "If only you didn't sign that stupid contract with Xiao Da Ren, and you had to borrow money from Lee Guo!"
"I know." said Tie Lin miserably. "I trusted Xiao Da Ren too much. Now... now he ran away with our money."
"What should we do?" asked Cheun Ruo sadly while sobbing in Tie Lin's arms. "Both Wei Wei and You Peng are too young. They don't understand anything about marriage."
"Don't worry about it." Tie Lin comforted Cheun Ruo. "Lee Guo have been my best friend ever since we were born. I trust him with my life. He'll take care of Xiao Wei. He only wanted Wei Wei to marry You Peng so we won't feel bad about not paying him back. Think about it, he treat Xiao better than his own kids. I'm sure he wouldn't expect Wei Wei to give him a grandchild or anything."
Cheun Ruo finally smiled at Tie Lin's last sentence. "I understand." said Cheun Ruo, whipping her tears away. "I'll got tell Wei Wei then."
"I'll come with you." said Tie Lin.
"Wei Wei!" called Cheun, walking into Wei Wei's little room.
"Mommy!" greeted Wei Wei happily, acting like a carefree little girl. "Daddy!"
"Good girl." said Tie Lin, patting his daughter's head.
"We have to tell you something." said Cheun Ruo.
"Did I do anything wrong?" asked Wei Wei, worried from the look from her mother's face.
"No honey." said Tie Lin.
"Xiao Wei, how do you like uncle Su?" Cheun Ruo asked Wei Wei, who was sitting on her lap.
"Are you kidding?" asked Wei Wei, jumping off her mother's lap, and excitedly said, "I love him! He is the coolest uncle in the whole world! He ALWAYS buy my candies and bring me to cool places. Too bad I never saw any of his daughters, we would of made great friends."
"Would you like him to be your dad too?" asked Tie Lin. "Just like a second father. I'll still be your old dad."
"I'd love to!" said Wei Wei happily.
"But you'll have to marry one of his sons." said Cheun Ruo, afraid to hear Wei Wei's response. But much to her surprise...
"It's alright." said Wei Wei. "I can be his friend too! I heard uncle Su has a lot of kids! I can marry every one of them if you want."
Of course, what does marriage mean to a ten year old? All Wei Wei thought was if she marries You Peng, who can be her new friend, uncle Su can be her second Dad.
Cheun Ruo and Tie Lin always wanted their children to be carefree and live a happy life. Never tells their children any of their problems or any complicated things that'll only make the kids go nuts. But they never would of even THOUGHT about making their precious little diamond marrying someone she doesn't know at such a young age.
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"This." said Cheun Ruo, pointing at the countless gifts in the living room. "This are the things that Lee Guo send to us, for Wei Wei."
"Did he say the date?" asked Tie Lin.
"Next week." said Cheun Ruo. "I'm not ready to let Wei Wei go yet."
"Honey, no one is." said Tie Lin. "But we have to. And plus, we can visit her anytime."
"I guess you're right." said Cheun Ruo.
Outside the yard:
"Xiao Hong! Da Ge!" called Wei Wei, skipping to the garden where Ju Jee was picking a rose for the six year old Xiao Hong.
"Back from school?" asked Ju Jee, giving Wei Wei a red rose too. "Don't tell mom I picked this, or else I'll get scolded again."
"I won't." said Wei Wei. "How can I get the best brother in trouble?"
"Jie Jie!" called Xiao Hong. "Flower! Pretty!"
"Yep." said Wei Wei. "Mom told me that I'll be living with uncle Su from next week on. So I won't be seeing you that much anymore."
'Why does Wei Wei have to marry that You Peng kid?' thought Ju Jee, who was sixteen, old enough to understand marriage. 'She is only ten, and he is only thirteen! Mom and dad never tells us anything.'
"Jie Jie will still get Xiao Hong candy sometimes right?" asked Xiao Hong, hugging Wei Wei's legs. "I'll miss you."
"I will too." said Wei Wei. "You can visit me with mommy though."
"You actually agree to marry You Peng and let uncle Su to be your dad?" asked Ju Jee.
"Of course!" answered Wei Wei without even thinking about it. "Uncle Su, I mean, dad. He is the greatest person in the world! And You Peng, I think he'll be the greatest friend."
"But..." said Ju Jee, but stopped himself.
'Don't tell her about marriage Ju Jee.' thought Ju Jee to himself. 'Uncle Su can't possibly make Wei Wei to be his daughter in law right away. She's too young. Let Wei Wei be happy, let her think of what she want. She'll understand when she gets older.'
"But what?" asked Wei Wei, looking at Ju Jee's funny reaction.
"Nothing." said Ju Jee. "You have to be a good girl alright? Listen to You Peng, uncle Su and auntie Fan Bing."
"I will." said Wei Wei.
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"You Peng, the date is next week." said Lee Guo.
"NO!" cried You Peng stubbornly. "I'm too young! That Wei Wei girl is too young! How can you make me marry her? That's not fair!"
"Don't give me that attitude!" Lee Guo scolded his hard headed son. "You Peng, listen. I know that both of you are young. Wei Wei though that you are just going to be her new friend. I won't expect you to act like a husband to her. Just treat her like a friend. Please?"
"Why are you making me marry her?" asked You Peng. "Out of all of us, you are making me marry her? I don't know anything ABOUT her."
"You are the oldest." said Lee Guo. "Qi Long, Zhi Ling and Xiao Dong are too young. Please, do this for me? I promise, Xiao Wei is a very sweet little girl."
"Fine!" exclaimed You Peng. "But don't expect me to love her or treat her like a wife when we grow up."
"You can marry someone you love too when you grow up." said Lee Guo.
"Fine." said You Peng.
"Don't be too harsh on her." said Lee Guo.
"Honey." laughed Cheun Ro, but feeling a little sad at the same time. "That's how wedding gowns are. I even asked the seamstress not to put that many things on it. You should of saw me when I married your father. I had a hard time standing."
Wei Wei giggled. "I guess I'll live with this." said Xiao Wei.
After Cheun Ro finished dressing up Wei Wei, she sighed.
"What's wrong mommy?" asked Xiao Wei.
"Xiao Wei." said Cheun Ro. "Promise me you'll be a good girl once you move to the Su's okay? And please don't blame us for making you get married at such a young age."
"Of course I'll be a good girl." said Wei Wei. "Da Ge already made me promise that. And why would I blame you for making me getting married? I'll get a lot of new friends, and I get to see Su daddy everyday."
"Yes honey." said Cheun Ro, not wanting to explain anymore.
"Tai Tai!" called a servant. "It's time. Su Da Shao Ye is waiting."
"Wei Wei." said Cheun Ro, tears coming up to her eyes again. "It's time."
"Okay." said Wei Wei, wondering why her mother is SOOOO depressed. I mean after all, we still get to see each other right?
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Wei Wei was dead tired by the end of the day. After sitting in the car (wells, not really a car, but you know, Jiao Zi. They ones ZW and XYZ had to sit in when they got married, carried by people.) for the longest time with those heavy cloth, she had to bow countless times without being able to see things. Wei Wei actually had to drink alcohol, but she heard Su Daddy telling the servants to put water in the cups instead of real alcohol.
And her so called new friend. Although she can't see him yet, but she can tell that he is a very quit guy. He never said anything to her expect leading her all over the place. He only made a funny noise when she tripped on her dress, and almost fell on her face. But luckily, he caught her.
'Okay, I'm sitting on a bed....' thought Wei Wei. 'Is anyone going to take this red thing off of my head soon? And who are the servants waiting? I'm going to fall asleep any second now.'
Just minutes after, the servants greeted Su Da Shao Ye.
"You can all go now." said You Peng.
After all the servants left, Wei Wei heard You Peng's footstep walking closer and closer to her.
Taking off the red scarf, You Peng saw the most beautiful pair of eyes staring back at him with a curious look.
'Pretty cute.' thought You Peng.
"Don't you know how to talk?" asked You Peng.
Wei Wei nodded. "Mommy told me not to talk that much. But, can I talk now?"
"Wells, yeah." said You Peng. "You are talking aren't you?"
Wei Wei smiled. "So you must be my new friend."
"Whatever you say." said You Peng, who was thinking: 'What's the difference between her and my sisters?'
"Can I go to sleep yet?" asked Wei Wei. "It's way past my bed time."
Her question made You Peng burst out laughing. It's funny, You Peng never laughed after his mother past away.
"What is so funny?" asked Wei Wei.
"Nothing, forget it." said You Peng, going back to his normal cold self again. "Yes, you can go to sleep now. You'll be sleeping on this bed. If you need anything, I'll be sleeping over there."
Wei Wei's eyes followed the direction where You Peng's finger was pointing. Far from Wei Wei's bed, she saw another bed by the corner.
"Okay." said Wei Wei. "Good night then."
You Peng just turned around and walked toward his new bed.
"Umm..." said Wei Wei.
"What?" asked You Peng, showing his face under the cover.
"What is your name?" asked Wei Wei.
"Su You Peng." said You Peng.
"Oh..." said Wei Wei. "My name is Zhao Wei, but my mom and dad calls me Wei Wei or Xiao Wei."
"Okay..." said You Peng. "Good night then... Wei Wei."
Just as he was about to close his eyes and go to sleep, You Peng saw something interesting. Wei Wei took off her hat, and her red wedding gown, leaving a thin layer of cloth still on her. But she didn't go to sleep right away, she was looking for something in the red dress. You Peng watched Wei Wei's every move and emotion.
Finally after minutes of going through the big dress, You Peng saw Wei Wei taking out a soft bunny doll, and crawled into bed and went to sleep, hugging the doll. You Peng smiled and went to sleep.
'She is definitely interesting.' thought You Peng. 'Xiao Ling and Xiao Ru stopped playing with their doll ever since they were two.'
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The next day:
The sunlight coming from outside woke the annoyed You Peng up.
'Damn it!' thought You Peng. 'Who the hell opened the windows this early? They know I hate it!'
Opening his eyes, ready to do some yelling. But a pair of 'big eyes' stared back at him.
"You're awake!" said Wei Wei, clapping her hands.
Sitting up, You Peng saw Wei Wei's bed has been neatly folded, and she changed into a normal outfit.
"Did you open the windows?" asked You Peng, seeing Wei Wei standing next to his bed, still hugging her bunny doll.
"Yes." said Wei Wei.
"Can you not do that next time?" asked You Peng. "I don't like it."
"I'm sorry." said Wei Wei before walking around the room, closing all the windows, and walked back to You Peng's bed.
"Did you eat yet?" asked You Peng.
Wei Wei shook her head.
"Wait for me." said You Peng. "Can you turn around so I can put my cloths on? After that, I'll call for food. Then I'll take you to see my father."
Wei Wei happily nodded thinking of seeing Su Daddy, and turned around.
Minutes later, You Peng said, "okay, you can turn around again."
Wei Wei widened her eyes. He definitely look better in normal cloth than the black dress he wore yesterday, and that big red flower he had on outside of the black dress, yuck!
"Xiao Lu Zi!" called You Peng after he opened the door, letting the fresh morning breeze into the room.
"Yes Da Shao Ye?" asked Xiao Lu Zi.
"Bring us breakfast now." said You Peng.
"Shi!" said Xiao Lu Zi.
After Wei Wei and You Peng sat down on the small round table, Xiao Lu Zi walked back into the room, carrying a tray of food with him.
After Xiao Lu Zi put all the food on the table, You Peng said, "this is Da Shao Nai Nai. You'll have give her the same respect as you give me okay?"
"Shi!" said Xiao Lu Zi, and turned to Wei Wei. "Da Shao Nai Nai, if you need anything from now on, just call me."
Wei Wei nodded.
"You can go now." said You Peng.
Just as Wei Wei and You Peng was about to start eating, someone knocked the door.
"I'll get it." said Wei Wei, seeing You Peng not moving.
"Who are you?" asked the girl after Wei Wei opened the door.
"My name is Wei Wei." said Xiao Wei.
"Ge!" called the girl, sticking her head into the room.
"Wei Wei, let her in." said You Peng.
"Who is she?" asked the girl, standing by You Peng.
"Su Da Shao Nai Nai." said You Peng.
"Oh!" said the girl, and turned to Wei Wei, who is still standing by the door, looking at her curiously.
"I'm sorry I was rude before." said the girl. "I thought you were a new maid."
Wei Wei smiled and said, "it's alright."
"You want to have breakfast with us?" asked You Peng.
"Sure." said the girl.
"Wei Wei, come and eat." said You Peng.
Wei Wei did just as You Peng told.
"This is my sister." said You Peng, pointing at the girl next to him. "Her name is Su Xiao Ling."
"Hi Xiao Ling." said Wei Wei. "I'm Wei Wei."
"Should I call her Sao Sao or her name?" asked Xiao Ling, not sure what to call Wei Wei.
"Wei Wei." said You Peng. "Although she IS your Sao Sao, but she's too young, and plus, you're older."
"Okay, hi Wei Wei." said Xiao Ling. "You can be my new friend. And if anyone bully you in this family, just come to me, I'll deal with them!"
You Peng choked hearing Xiao Ling's words. Wei Wei said, "thanks! You are a great new friend."
"Don't worry." said Xiao Ling, seeing Xiao Wei nodded reluctantly. "I'll go with you."
You Peng was walking in the front while Xiao Ling talked with Xiao Wei in the back, following You Peng. Actually, Xiao Ling did most of the talking.
"You have to know." said Xiao Ling. "You are this family's Da Shao Nai Nai now. Besides father, my Da Ge, me and you have the highest authority in this house. We don't even have to listen to any of the mothers. But of course, we should listen to Er Niang. She is so nice and caring. Oh yeah, she spoils me and Da Ge sometimes."
"She sounds nice." said Xiao Wei.
"You'll see later." said Xiao Ling. "But there is two person I have to warn you about. That's San Niang and her daughter Xin Ru. Her son Zhi Ying is very nice and friendly. San Niang is so mean! And Xin Ru, I don't blame her, who kind of daughter do you expect her to be brought up by a mother like that?"
"I see." said Xiao Wei, nodding her head and listening carefully to everything that Xiao Ling said.
While walking and talking with Xiao Ling, Xiao Wei also looked at the surroundings. The Su's estate is much bigger than the Zhao's. It has a lot of flowers and trees. It has ponds and little bridges with flowers under it. Wei Wei love how the outside looks.
"Let's go in." said You Peng, arriving in front of a house.
"Who is it?" asked a person inside the room after You Peng knocked.
"It's me, You Peng." said You Peng.
"Come in!" said the person.
"Morning dad." greeted You Peng with respect. "I brought Wei Wei with me too."
"Wei Wei!" called Lee Guo, stretching his arms out.
"Uncle Su!" exclaimed Wei Wei happily, running into Lee Guo's embrace.
"What did you call me?" asked Lee Guo, raising his eyes brows.
"I mean, daddy!" said Wei Wei.
"That's it." said Lee Guo. "How are you doing?"
"Fine." said Wei Wei. "See, I made two new friends already."
Lee Guo let out a smile laugh hearing what Wei Wei said about Xiao Ling and especially You Peng.
"I'm glad you like them." said Lee Guo. "Come on, let's go to the main living room. I have to introduce you to the family."
Wei Wei obeyed.
Boy, the walk from Su Lee Guo's house to the main living room was a lot longer than walking from You Peng's house to Lee Guo's house. Wei Wei have never been in a estate as big as this one before.
After Lee Guo gathered the family into the main living room with You Peng and Wei Wei standing on each side of him, Lee Guo spoke up.
"This is Zhao Wei." said Lee Guo, pointing at Wei Wei. "She is officially Su Da Shao Nai Nai. No one, and I mean, NO ONE is allowed to bully her. Give her the same respect as you give me, You Peng and Xiao Ling.
Everyone nodded.
"Xiao Wei." said Lee Guo gently. "Let me tell you who everyone is."
"This is Lin Fan Bing." said Lee Guo, pointing at a elegant lady in her late forties. "She is your Er Niang. The boy standing next to her is Su Qi Long, Su Er Xiao Ye. He is 12, two years older than you."
"This is Liu De Rong, your San Niang." said Lee Guo. "The boy and girl are my twin kids. Su Zhi Ying and Su Xin Ru, both one year older than you."
"Last of all." said Lee Guo, pointing at another lady. "This is Liang Jia Mei, your Si Niang. This is Su Xiao Dong, the youngest child of the family, two years younger than you."
"Wei Wei greets Er Niang, San Niang and Si Niang." said Wei Wei nicely, giving each of them a smile.
Both Er Niang and Si Niang smiled back while San Niang gave Wei Wei a evil look. No one saw the look except Zhi Ying, and he immediately know that his mother is not going to treat Wei Wei good, just like what she does to other kids. So therefore, Zhi Ying vowed that he will not let Wei Wei get hurt from his mother, he will not let anyone bully her. He is going to protect her....
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After everyone went back to their own house, Fan Bing walked toward Wei Wei.
"Hi Wei Wei." said Fan Bing nicely. "How are you?"
"I'm fine Er Niang." said Wei Wei, giving her a sweet smile.
"Do you like living here so far?" asked Fan Bing.
"Yep." said Wei Wei. "Everyone here seems nice. And there are a lot of kids my age!"
"I'm glad you like it here." said Fan Bing, and turned to You Peng. "Xiao Peng, Wei Wei is new here. So take care of her."
"Yes Er Niang." said You Peng.
Fan Bing smiled and walked out the living room with Lee Guo.
"So what do you want to do?" asked You Peng.
"Can you take me to that bridge place?" asked Wei Wei. "I want to see the flowers."
"Okay." said You Peng, who is surprise at himself for agreeing.
You Peng saw the sweetest and the most beautiful sight. Wei Wei was running around the garden, playing with the colorful butterflies.
However, these good times always comes to a end. Xin Ru and Zhi Ying past by and Xin Ru just accidentally pushed Wei Wei down when she ran around the garden.
"Are you okay?" asked Zhi Ying, helping Wei Wei up. "I'm sorry my sister knocked you down."
"It's alright." said Wei Wei, getting the mud off her skirt.
"Are you okay?" asked You Peng worriedly.
"I'm fine, don't worry." said Wei Wei.
"Apologize." said Zhi Ying to Xin Ru, who refused.
"Apologize!" You Peng ordered, which DID scary Xin Ru.
"I'm sorry." said Xin Ru unwillingly.
"It's okay." said Wei Wei. "Do you want to be my friend?"
"No." Xin Ru answered rudely and walked away.
"Don't mind her." said Zhi Ying. "She is spoiled."
"Isn't she your twin sister?" asked Wei Wei.
"Yeah." said Zhi Ying. "But we are very different. Hey! I could be your new friend if you want."
"Sure!" said Wei Wei happily.
You Peng felt jealous seeing Xiao Wei so happy taking Zhi Ying as her new friend. But soon stopped.
'What is your problem?' You Peng asked himself. 'Wei Wei and Zhi Ying are so young. They don't understand anything. And plus, you ARE Wei Wei's husband. But... but... ugh! Wei Wei doesn't understand about marriage yet! Oh shut up You Peng. You don't love her. She is just like another little sitter of yours. Yep.. yep she is.'
"Let's go!" said Xin Ru, coming back to drag Zhi Ying with him.
"I'll see you later!" said Zhi Ying.
"Bye!" said Wei Wei.
"I like Zhi Ying." said Wei Wei. "He is nice."
"Right." said You Peng, pretend to act like he doesn't care. After all, everyone besides Xiao Ling thinks he is a very cold person.
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The next day:
"Xiao Wei, can I come in?" asked Fan Bing from outside.
"Er Niang!" called Wei Wei happily after opening the door for Fan Bing.
"Morning honey." said Fan Bing. "So what are you doing?"
"Nothing." said Wei Wei. "You Peng and Zhi Ying went to school with Qi Long ge ge and Xiao Dong. I have nothing to do."
"Aw." said Fan Bing, finish doing Wei Wei's unfinished hair. "How about going to the clothing shop with me and Xiao Ling."
"Can I?" asked Wei Wei, widen her eyes.
"Of course." said Fan Bing. "I want to ask the seamstress to make you some new cloths."
"Thank you Er Niang." said Wei Wei, hugging Fan Bing like her own mother.
"After that, we can go to the candy store." said Fan Bing. "And then we can get some school supplies for You Peng and the others."
"Sure!" said Wei Wei.
"Your hair is done." said Fan Bing, putting on some last touches to Wei Wei's long hair. "Let's go find Xiao Ling now."
Wei Wei happily put her little hand into Fan Bing's and went to find Xiao Ling.
"Xiao Jie." said the salesman. "We sell the best and the prettiest hair pins around. If you don't believe me, you can ask other people."
"Here." said You Peng, putting some money on the table. "We'll take it."
"Thank you Shao Ye." said the salesman, putting the money into his pocket. "Have a nice day."
"Let's go." said You Peng.
Eight years have past, both Wei Wei and You Peng grew into two good looking young adults. Wei Wei is a very gentle and caring girl, and is loved by everyone in the family, except XinRu and San Niang. Over all these years, she slowly understand the meaning of 'marriage'.
You Peng on the other hand, is still cold to everybody except Wei Wei. Wei Wei is the only one that can make him feel happy and free. And that's why You Peng's feeling for Wei Wei is getting stronger and stronger everyday. The feeling for Wei Wei is more than a sister or a friend.... it's called... 'love'.
It's going to be Er Niang's birthday in a few days, Wei Wei and You Peng decided to come to the market and see if they can find anything good to give as an birthday present.
"Maybe we should ask the seamstress to make a new dress for Er Niang." said Wei Wei, pointing at a cloth store.
"Sure." said You Peng.
Just as they are about to walk in, something else made them turn around. Down the street, in front of a brothel stood a couple of guys with sticks and a girl.
"Let's go see what the commotion is about." said You Peng.
Wei Wei agreed and followed You Peng.
"Ah!" cried the girl, running around avoiding to be hit by the sticks.
"Agree to work and we'll stop!" said one of the guys.
"I don't want to be a prostitute!" said the girl. "Please don't make me."
"Your father lost you to this brothel." said another guy. "You don't expect our boss to take care of you for free do you?"
"I can work as a servant!" said the girl.
"That's not what the boss what..." said a guy, who stopped beating her with his stick and walked closer to the girl. "Don't blame us, blame yourself. Too bad you got a pretty face, and you know what? Guys like pretty faces."
"What are you doing?" asked the girl, frightened by look given from the man. "Don't come closer!"
"You have to get used to it before you start doing the real job." said the man while trying to touch the girl.
"Stop!" You Peng ordered.
"Who the heck are YOU?" asked the guy, getting up with his stick again. "You don't tell me what to do."
"We'll see about that." said You Peng bravely.
"Guys." said the man to his friends. "Get him!"
"You Peng!" cried Wei Wei. "Be careful!"
"Don't worry." said You Peng with a reassuring smile and started fighting.
Minutes later, all the guys got defeated.
"Are you alright?" asked Wei Wei, walking up to You Peng and quickly looked for any wounds.
"I'm perfectly fine." said You Peng before turning to the beaten guys. "Guys don't bully girls."
"So?" asked one of the guys. "We bought her, so she has to listen to us!"
"How much did you buy her for?" asked Wei Wei.
"One thousand!" said the guy.
"Here!" said Wei Wei, throwing money on the guys' face. "This is two thousand. The girl is coming with me."
"Are you alright?" asked Wei Wei after all the guys went away.
"Yeah." said the girl. "Thank you so much. I don't know how I'm going to repay you."
"Don't worry about it." said Wei Wei, smiling at the girl. "What's your name?"
"Cheung Bi Zhi." said the girl.
"Don't you have a place to stay?" asked You Peng.
Bi Zhi shook her head.
"It's okay." said Wei Wei. "You can come with us. You can work for me from now on."
"Thank you!" said Bi Zhi, and kneeled down to show her gratitude.
"Get up." said Wei Wei. "That's not necessary."
"Thank you." said Bi Zhi.
After ordering the new dress from the seamstress, Wei Wei and You Peng went home with Bi Zhi.
"Bi Zhi." said Wei Wei. "You can go to my room first. My house is over the bridge, turn right and then left, walk straight and my house is right there."
"We have to go somewhere else first." said You Peng.
Bi Zhi nodded, although all the right and left are messing her head up.
"Qi Long!" called Wei Wei, knocking on the door.
"Wei Wei, Da Ge!" greeted Qi Long, letting Wei Wei and You Peng in the room.
"Did you get everything ready for Er Niang's birthday dinner?" asked You Peng.
"We mailed out all the invitations already." said Wei Wei.
"Yep." said Qi Long. "I ordered the food, the shows, everything."
"Good." said Wei Wei. "Me and You Peng got Er Niang's present today, and we are going to pick it up in a few days."
"Oh." said Qi Long. "Da Ge, how's Da Jie? Is she feeling better?"
"She is." said You Peng.
"Her fever is going down." said Wei Wei.
"Thank goodness." said Qi Long, sighing of relief.
"We have to go now." said Wei Wei, who is worried about Bi Zhi. After all, she did get lost a few times herself after moving into this family.
"I'll see you at dinner then." said Qi Long.
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"Okay, I'm over the bridge now." said Bi Zhi. "Turn right, and then something else."
"Who are you?" asked a girl behind Bi Zhi.
"I'm Da Shao Nai Nai's maid." said Bi Zhi.
"Nonsense!" said the girl. "She's got a maid already."
"You are?" asked Bi Zhi.
"You don't have to know!" said the girl harshly. "I'm going to tell father that there is a thief in the house!"
"I'm not a thief!" cried Bi Zhi.
"You don't talk back at me!" cried the girl, slapping Bi Zhi across the face.
"Er Jie!" cried a guy, running toward them.
"What?" asked the girl.
"Who is she?" asked the guy.
"A thief." said the girl.
"No I'm not!" exclaimed Bi Zhi with tears on her cheeks while rubbing her face.
"You don't even know her and you beat her?" asked the girl.
"Xiao Dong." said the girl. "I'm older than you, you don't tell me what to do!"
"I can!" said You Peng.
"Bi Zhi, what's wrong?" asked Wei Wei.
"Da Ge!" called Xiao Dong. "Er Jie is being unreasonable."
"She's a thief." The girl accused Bi Zhi.
"She is not." said Wei Wei. "She is my new maid."
The girl was about to talk back when You Peng stopped her.
"XinRu, go back to your own house." said You Peng. "Think about what you did."
Xin Ru walked away after giving them a angry stare.
"Are you alright?" asked Xiao Dong.
"Thank you." said Bi Zhi, looking up to see a handsome face staring back at her.
'WOW!' thought Xiao Dong. "What's your name?"
"Cheung Bi Zhi." said Bi Zhi.
"He is Si Shao Ye." said Wei Wei, whipping the tears off for Bi Zhi.
"Si Shao Ye." called Bi Zhi.
"It's late." said You Peng. "Xiao Dong, you should go back now or else Si Niang is going to get worried."
"I know." said Xiao Dong. "Bye Da Ge! Bye Da Sao, bye Bi Zhi!"
"I guess you got lost." said Wei Wei, and Bi Zhi smiled a little.
"I should've took you with me." said Wei Wei.
"Can I ask something?" asked Bi Zhi.
"Sure." said Wei Wei.
"Who was the girl before?" asked Bi Zhi.
"Oh. She's Er Xiao Jie." said Wei Wei.
"Don't get near her if its unnecessary." said You Peng.
"I agree." said Wei Wei. "You are going to be my personal maid okay?"
Bi Zhi nodded and said, "Da Shao Nai Nai, Bi Zhi is so lucky to serve a nice lady like you."
Wei Wei smiled and said, "come on, I'll give you some new cloth. Follow me. Later, I'll show you your new room."
You Peng watched Wei Wei walked away with Bi Zhi.
'She is just too nice and perfect.' though You Peng, and walked into the bedroom after smiling at himself. 'If only Wei Wei love me back..........'
"I can't, sorry." said You Peng. "Dad want me to go to the palace with him and Xiao Dong. It's the empress' birthday, and the King invited us to watch some shows with them."
"Oh," said Wei Wei. "Well, it's okay. I’ll just ask Zhi Ying or Qi Long then."
You Peng was about to object, but Wei Wei already walked out the door. Although Wei Wei is already his wife, he still gets jealous sometimes when he know Wei Wei only treat his brothers like her siblings.
'If she love me....' thought You Peng.
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"Zhi Ying!" called Wei Wei, knocking Zhi Ying's door.
"Hi Wei Wei!" Zhi Ying greeted Xiao Wei. "Morning!"
"Bi Zhi and I are going to the market today to pick up Er Niang's birthday gift." said Wei Wei. "Can you come with us? I don't want to see those bad people that bullied Bi Zhi again."
"Sure, no problem," said Zhi Ying. "Let's go then."
Wei Wei, Bi Zhi and Zhi Ying were walking and talking until they meet Liu De Rong, the third wife of Su Lee Guo.
"Morning Niang!" greeted Zhi Ying.
"San Niang zao," said Wei Wei nicely.
"San tai tai zao." said Bi Zhi, bowing.
"Zhi Ying." said De Rong, who ignored Wei Wei and Bi Zhi completely. "Where are you going with them?"
"To the market." said Zhi Ying.
"Be careful out there." said De Rong.
"I will." said Zhi Ying, and turned to the girls. "Come on, let's go."
After Wei Wei turned around and started walking once again, De Rong pretended to talk to herself, but she was really saying it for Wei Wei to hear.
"Girls these days. They are already married, and is still hanging out with other men." said De Rong.
Zhi Ying, Wei Wei and Bi Zhi all heard it. Although Wei Wei is nice, but she does protect and speak up for herself, and she knows that she is in a higher place than any of the 'Niang's. Xiao Wei was going to say something, but Bi Zhi stopped her.
"Sorry." said Zhi Ying. "My mom is just like that."
"Ignore her." said Bi Zhi, patting Wei Wei's back to calm her down.
"Fine," said Wei Wei.
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Wei Wei, Zhi Ying and Bi Zhi walked out of the clothing store after Wei Wei paid for the dress. The three were going to get on their carriage when a bunch of little kids ran past them, and pushed Wei Wei by accident causing her to spring her ankle.
"Ouch!" cried Wei Wei, falling down.
Bi Zhi and Zhi Ying went to help her up immediately.
"Are you alright?" asked Bi Zhi.
"Damn, she spring it badly." said Zhi Ying after examining Wei Wei's ankle, which is swollen already. "We have to go home and I'll clean it up."
Zhi Ying IS a doctor. He is also the best doctor in the whole city!
With that, Zhi Ying picked Wei Wei up and put her on the carriage.
"Bi Zhi." said Zhi Ying. "Hold her leg, try not to move it for now."
"Alright." said Bi Zhi, who is very worried about her mistress, and her best friend.
After they arrived home. Zhi Ying picked Wei Wei up again and ran to his room, since that's where he keep his medical things.
"Bi Zhi!" called Zhi Ying. "Get some warm water!"
Bi Zhi ran to get the water right away.
As for You Peng, he saw the whole thing. Unfortunately, he misunderstood Zhi Ying and Wei Wei's actions and is boiling mad.
A while later:
"Thanks Zhi Ying." said Wei Wei. "It doesn't hurt as much now. Thank you."
"Hey!" exclaimed Zhi Ying. "What are doctors for? And plus, your my friend AND sister in law."
Wei Wei smiled.
"Shao Nai Nai." said Bi Zhi. "I think we should go back now. I heard Da Shao Ye is already back because the show ended early."
"Really?" asked Wei Wei, surprised. "Let's go then. And Bi Zhi, stop calling me Shao Nai Nai. My name is Wei Wei."
"Yeah." said Zhi Ying. "We are friends, right?"
"But it wouldn't sound good in front of other people." said Bi Zhi.
"Okay, how about this." said Wei Wei. "You call me Wei Wei when we are around You Peng, Zhi Ying, Xiao Dong, Xiao Ling and Qi Long?"
Bi Zhi nodded.
"That's better." said Zhi Ying.
"We are going to go now, Zhi Ying." said Wei Wei. "Thanks."
"Don't worry about it." said Zhi Ying. "Can you walk?"
"Yep." said Wei Wei. "Don't worry, I have Bi Zhi with me."
"Take care then." said Zhi Ying.
You Peng was already standing up, waiting for Wei Wei to come back.
"Hi You Peng!" said Wei Wei, getting into the room with Bi Zhi holding her arm.
"Bi Zhi, you can leave now." said You Peng.
Bi Zhi did just as what You Peng said, closing the door after her.
"What's wrong?" asked Wei Wei.
With out answering, You Peng slapped Wei Wei across the face. Wei Wei's ankle made her lose her balance and fell on the floor.
Wei Wei looked up with her palm on her cheek, which has five finger marks already.
"What were you doing with Zhi Ying in that room?!" asked You Peng fiercely.
"Nothing." said Wei Wei. "Let me explain."
"I love you so much, and wished that you can love me back someday." said You Peng. "And what were you doing? Going behind my back... WITH MY BROTHER!"
"LET ME EXPLAIN!" cried Wei Wei. "My ankle..."
"So you never had ANY feeling for me huh?" asked You Peng, interrupting Wei Wei. "After all these years. I was waiting for you. It's my fault too. I didn't tell you. Let me tell you now.. Zhao Wei, I LOVE YOU! Since you are my wife, you have to fulfill the duties of a wife!"
Not giving Wei Wei a chance to react, You Peng pulled Wei Wei up and started kissing her lips.
Wei Wei pushed You Peng away and slapped him.
"I hate you!" cried Wei Wei, who is sobbing by this time. "I never knew you are like this!"
After saying her last sentence, Wei Wei ran out the door with her swollen ankle.
About a couple of minutes after Wei Wei ran out, Zhi Ying came to You Peng and Wei Wei's room.
"Wei Wei, you forgot to take the medicine!" said Zhi Ying with out seeing You Peng first.
"She forgot what?" asked You Peng, getting up from the floor, and walked toward Zhi Ying. "SHE FORGOT WHAT?!"
"Calm down." said Zhi Ying. "She sprang her ankle when we were at the market. I fixed her ankle, but she forgot to bring her medicine with her."
"God!" cried You Peng, and ran out the door too.
"Huh?" asked Zhi Ying.
You Peng got there just time. Wei Wei and Bi Zhi were getting in the carriage.
"Where are you going?" asked You Peng.
"Shao Nai Nai is going to her parent's home." said Bi Zhi since Wei Wei just turned her head around and ignored You Peng.
"I'm sorry Wei Wei." said You Peng. "I misunderstood. Give me another chance."
"Driver!" called Wei Wei. "Let's go!"
"Wei Wei!" called You Peng, but Wei Wei didn't turn her head around.
"She'll never want to see me again." You Peng said miserably.
Zhi Ying turned away, not being able to look at the sadness shown on his big brother's face. You Peng grabbed Zhi Ying's arm all of a sudden.
"Zhi Ying, can you go and ask Wei Wei to forgive me?" asked You Peng desperately. "Please? And bring her this letter."
Taking the letter from his hand, Zhi Ying patted You Peng's shoulder and said, "I'll try my best."
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"Bi Zhi!" called Zhi Ying.
"Hi Zhi Ying!" greeted Bi Zhi.
"Where is everybody?" Zhi Ying asked. "I only saw one person ever since I got here."
"Lao Ye and Tai Tai got invited to a show by Lee Lao Ye." said Bi Zhi. "Half of the people went with them."
"Is Wei Wei home?" Zhi Ying asked.
"Yeah." said Bi Zhi. "But she won't see anyone."
"But can you give this letter to her?" asked Zhi Ying, handing Bi Zhi the letter. "It's from my Da Ge."
"Alright." said Bi Zhi. "I have to go make lunch now. Most of the servants went out with Lao Ye and Tai Tai."
"I see," said Zhi Ying. "Well, hope to see you come back with Wei Wei soon. Bye!"
Zhi Ying was about to walk out from the Zhao's main door when he caught a glimpse of a beautiful girl. The girl is taking a walk in the garden with an umbrella to cover herself from the sun.
Curiosity made Zhi Ying walk closer to get a better look. The girl stopped when she felt like she's being watched. Instead of yelling for her body guards, she smiled.
"Zhi Ying Ge!" The girl called happily, waving her hand.
Finally recognized the girl, Zhi Ying ran up to her.
"Xiao Hong!" Zhi Ying greeted. "Wow! Long time no see! You have grown a lot taller and definitely more beautiful!"
Xiao Hong blushed at Zhi Ying's compliment.
"So how are you these days?" asked Xiao Hong. "I didn't get to see you for almost a year now."
"Everything is still the same." said Zhi Ying. "Just came here to ask Wei Wei to come home."
"Jie Jie is really sad." said Xiao Hong.
With out realizing, Zhi Ying and Xiao Hong started walking around the garden, chatting happily, and talked over the old times.
"There must be a lot of guys trying to woo you." Zhi Ying teased.
"Nah." said Xiao Hong. "No one wants a wife who eats more medicine than food. They all back off as soon as they know my health condition."
'She's right." thought Zhi Ying. 'She looks so pale under the sun. But yet so beautiful.'
"Don't worry." said Zhi Ying. "You can marry a doctor."
Xiao Hong was speechless hearing Zhi Ying's words and the way he looked at her. Well, Zhi Ying is very nice and gentle. He is always the one that takes care of Xiao Hong whenever they play together with the other kids.
"Sorry, it's getting late." said Xiao Hong. "You should go home too. Jie Fu will be worried."
With out waiting for Zhi Ying's response, Xiao Hong hurried away.
"I hope I didn't scare her." said Zhi Ying. He shrugged his shoulders and walked away.
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The next day:
"Damn it!" cried You Peng, smacking the table with his hand. "I'm not waiting anymore!"
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"Jie Jie!" said Xiao Hong.
"Wei Wei." said Bi Zhi in a gentle tone. "Come on, Da Shao Ye already stood outside for six hours!"
"Please?" Xiao Hong begged.
"Fine, let him in." said Wei Wei, finally giving up.
"She let me in?" asked You Peng excitedly, seeing both Xiao Hong and Bi Zhi finally opened up the door.
"Comfort her." said Xiao Hong.
You Peng nodded and went in Wei Wei's room before closing the door behind.
The room was so quiet besides You Peng's footsteps. Wei Wei is sitting by her desk, facing the opened window.
"I'm sorry Wei Wei." said You Peng. "I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself from feeling jealous."
When You Peng walked closer, he saw Wei Wei, holding onto the letter. The letter from him.
"Wei Wei, please forgive me." said You Peng. "Give me another chance. I promise to treat you better this time."
Still hearing no response from Wei Wei, You Peng kneeled down and said, "I'm begging you, Wei Wei!"
Wei Wei turned around and stood up abruptly with tears running down her rosy cheeks.
"Please?" You Peng asked once again.
Xiao Wei couldn't control herself anymore. She ran to You Peng, kneeled down and hugged You Peng tightly.
You Peng hugged her back and whispered, "thanks for forgiving me. I am really, really sorry."
After a while, both still hugging each other. Wei Wei spoke up.
"I... I realized something." said Wei Wei.
"What?" You Peng asked, whipping away Wei Wei's tears.
"I realized that I DO... love you." said Wei Wei shyly, unable to face You Peng. "I was happy and sad when you misunderstood me and got jealous..."
You Peng was far beyond happy. He hugged Wei Wei tighter and said, "thank you. Thank you for loving me back!"
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"Wei Wei is back?" Lee Guo asked happily.
You Peng nodded and said, "she forgave me."
"Good." said Lee Guo. "Treat her better..."
"I will." said You Peng. "Dad, if you don't have anything else for me to do..."
"Yes you can go back now." said Lee Guo.
"Then good night dad." said You Peng, and walked out.
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"Oh my God! I'm sorry!" said You Peng, running out of his room.
You Peng went into the room without knocking, and Wei Wei just happened to take a bath at the same time.
"Bi Zhi." said Wei Wei, putting a large towel around her body. "Tell You Peng that he can come in now."
"Okay." said Bi Zhi, understanding the meaning of Wei Wei's words.
"Da Shao Ye. Wei Wei said you can go in now." said Bi Zhi.
You Peng nodded and went in. However, You Peng didn't see anyone when he walked back in the room. The sound of closing a door made You Peng turn around.
Wei Wei, who's body is only covered with a thin layer of towel, walked toward You Peng, and started unbuttoning his shirt. However, You Peng stopped her.
"You don't have to do this if you don't want to." said You Peng.
Wei Wei put her finger on You Peng's mouth and said, "ssh, I want to fulfill the duties of a wife. I want to be Su You Peng's perfect wife."
You Peng smiled and slowly bend down to give Wei Wei a little kiss on the mouth.
Breaking apart, Wei Wei shyly said, "you know, that's our first kiss."
You Peng smiled and touched Wei Wei's beautiful face. Bending down, this time You Peng gave Wei Wei a deeper kiss. A kiss full of passion.
"I love you You Peng." said Wei Wei.
You Peng picked Wei Wei up, still kissing, and walked toward the bed. A bed which won't be Wei Wei's anymore, it'll be their bed...
You Peng threw away the towel on Wei Wei's body, and the curtain closed....
"Morning Xiao Wei." said You Peng, bending down to give Wei Wei another morning kiss. "Had a good sleep last night?"
Wei Wei hide her face in You Peng's naked chest, covering her blushing cheeks.
"I guess that means a yes." You Peng teased.
"Wei Wei, Da Shao Ye!" called Bi Zhi from outside.
"Ugh!" said You Peng, pissed at Bi Zhi's disturbance.
After Wei Wei and You Peng hurrily dressed up, Wei Wei said, "Bi Zhi, you can come in now."
Bi Zhi didn't walk in, she ran in!
"Da Shao Ye, Wei Wei, I'm very sorry to disturb you two." said Bi Zhi. "But Zhao Er Xiao Jie is very sick. She became that sick ever since last night, but she is getting worse. Lao Ye thought it's time to call you over."
"Xiao Hong!" cried Wei Wei worriedly.
"Where is San Shao Ye?" asked You Peng.
"He went to Zhao's residence last night." said Bi Zhi.
"Let's go then." said You Peng.
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"How is she?" Wei Wei asked her mother.
Cheun Ruo shook her head sadly and said, "Zhi Ying is doing the best he can, but Xiao Hong is still throwing up blood."
"Zhi Ying, do something!" said You Peng.
"I am trying my best!" said Zhi Ying sadly. "I just can't find the problem. If she keep on throwing up like this for another four hours, she'll... she'll..."
"She can't!" said Wei Wei.
Running to Xiao Hong's bed, Wei Wei cried, "Xiao Hong! It's Jie Jie! Listen to me, you can make it. You have to try alright? You can't leave us like that!"
It was useless, Xiao Hong didn't open her eyes. For the past seven hours, she either throw up blood, or get unconscious. Everyone is so worried.
"She'll make it." said You Peng, patting the sobbing Wei Wei in his embrace.
"She looked fine yesterday." said Zhi Ying. "A little pale, but she.... ah!"
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"Three hours past." said Wei Wei in a deadly voice. There are no more tears in her eyes now. Her face is so pale and her big sparkle eyes are all swelled up. She looks like a different person from the usual happy and cheery Wei Wei.
You Peng is sitting next to Wei Wei, comforting her. Cheun Ruo is still crying with Tie Lin besides her. Zhi Ying has been sitting next to Xiao Hong for the past hours, holding Xiao Hong's hand.
'I have to wake her up!' thought Zhi Ying, who is about to blast his saddness out anytime soon.
"Xiao Hong, Xiao Hong!" called Zhi Ying, shaking Xiao Hong violently. "Wake up! Please, wake up. I'm begging you!"
"Zhi Ying!" said You Peng. "Control yourself!""
After a few minutes, Zhi Ying calmed himself down.
Sitting closely to Xiao Hong, Zhi Ying talked into Xiao Hong's ears.
"Xiao Hong, remember when I first met you?" asked Zhi Ying, whipping his tears. "I remember the look on your face. Although you were only ten, but you were so beautiful. At first I thought Wei Wei is the only person that I'll have to protect in my life. But when I saw you, I promised myself that I'll take care of you with all my will. I'll try to protect you, save you from your sickness. You know, that's why I chose to be a doctor. I want to cure you. I want you to be like a normal person, I want to end all your sufferings. You are the only girl that made me understand love. I always love it when I spend time with you alone. Remember when you got mad at me for the first time because I teased you about playing with dolls? I was heart broken when you cried. I vowed that I'll never make you cry again. Please? Wake up? You can defead the death angel. I know you can do it. Do it for me? Give me a chance to cure you."
Everyone was sobbing when they heard what Zhi Ying said. Even You Peng, the usually cold hearted man who never cries had tears coming out of his eyes.
"She heard me!" cried Zhi Ying happily.
"What?" asked Wei Wei, standing up immediately.
"Tears!" said Zhi Ying, pointing at Xiao Hong's face.
"She's crying!" exclaimed Xiao Wei happily, jumping with joy.
"Zhi... Zhi Ying." called Xiao Hong weakly, opening her eyes for the first time in ten hours.
"I'm here." said Zhi Ying, rushing to Xiao Hong's side immediately, holding her hand.
"I heard... I heard you." said Xiao Hong in a low voice. "Did you say it just to wake me up?"
"No!" said Zhi Ying fast. "I was serious."
Xiao Hong smiled and tried to reach for Zhi Ying's face.
Zhi Ying put Xiao Hong's hand on his cheeks when he saw Xiao Hong was too weak to do so.
"Let's leave them alone." said You Peng, putting his arm around Wei Wei's shoulder.
Wei Wei smiled and followed You Peng out.
"I'm glad she's alright." said Cheun Ruo, whipping her teary face.
"Let's go ask the kitchen to prepare some health food for Xiao Hong." said Tie Lin.
After the parents left, You Peng took Wei Wei's hand and said, "let's take a walk in the garden."
"Do you think she'll be alright?" asked Wei Wei.
"I'm sure she will." said You Peng. "Don't worry about it. Zhi Ying is not going to let anything happen to her."
Lee Guo and his three wives are welcoming and thanking the guests while the children take the guest to their seats. Suddenly, the servant announced, "Qing Ge Ge dao!"
Everyone was surprised by the announcement, and immediately kneeled down when Qing Ge Ge arrived with her bodyguards and maid.
"Qing Ge Ge Ji Xian! Ge Ge Qian Sui Qian Qian Sui!" everyone said together.
Qing Ge Ge smiled and said, "dispense with the formalities. Huang A Ma sent me here for Su Er Fu Jin's birthday. Lao Fu Ye send some presents too!"
With that, all of Qing Ge Ge's servants started carrying in boxes and bags.
"Happy birthday Su Er Fu Jin!" said Qing Er.
"Jie Lao Fu Ye en dian! Jie Huang Shan en dian!" said Fan Bing, kneeling down.
"Please stand up Er Fu Jin." said Qing Ge Ge, helping Fan Bing up herself.
"Thank you Ge Ge." said Fan Bing gratefully.
"Please call me Qing Er,” said Qing Ge Ge. "Please, don't get all uncomfortable because I'm here. Enjoy yourselves!"
"Jie Qing Ge Ge!" said everyone.
"Ge Ge, please sit." said Lee Guo. "Qi Long, show Ge Ge her seat."
"Ge Ge, this way." said Qi Long, gesturing Qing Er to follow her.
"Qi Long, you still call me Ge Ge after knowing me all these years?" asked Qing Er.
"You are.. a Ge Ge.." said Qi Long slowly.
"I don't want you to treat me like a Ge Ge." said Qing Er. "I want you to treat me like a friend, a normal person. Please? Call me Qing Er from now on. Besides my statue, I'm just a normal person."
"But..." said Qi Long, helping Qing Er to sit down.
"No buts..." said Qing Er. "Please?"
"Fine... Qing Er." said Qi Long, smiling at Qing Er.
"Thank you." said Qing Er happily.
"Qi Long!" called Lee Guo.
"Coming!" replied Qi, Long, who doesn't want to leave Qing Er's side at the moment. Turning to Qing Er, Qi Long said, "sorry, I'll talk to you later."
"Don't worry about me,” said Qing Er. "I have Ting'er with me."
Qi Long smiled and left Qing Er's side.
Finally everyone got seated and started dinner. Of course, it was impossible for Fan Bing and Lee Guo to eat. People were coming up to them and saying all the lucky and wishing words as well as giving presents.
"Happy Birthday Er Niang." said Wei Wei, coming up to Fan Bing with You Peng.
"Happy Birthday Er Niang." said You Peng, holding up his cup.
"Thanks You Peng, Wei Wei." said Fan Bing, drinking her wine with her two 'kids'.
"You must be very tired,” said Wei Wei, whispering into Fan Bing's ear privately. "Don't worry, I'll give you a massage afterwards."
Fan Bing laughed and touched Wei Wei's cheeks. "You know me the best."
Turning to You Peng, and put her arm on Wei Wei's back, Fan Bing said, "You Peng, you better take care of this daughter of my. I won't let you off the hook if you dare to bully her!"
"Yes Er Niang!" said You Peng, putting his hand on Wei Wei's waist as Fan Bing released Wei Wei to You Peng.
Fan Bing smiled and said, "you kids enjoy yourselves, I'll see you later."
Wei Wei and You Peng left Fan Bing alone after seeing more couples walking toward them.
"I see you are feeling better,” said Wei Wei, seeing Xiao Hong chatting happily with Zhi Ying on their dinner table.
"Jie Jie!" cried Xiao Hong happily. "As a matter of fact I AM feeling better."
"Are you sure...?” asked Ju Jee. "Who was the one coughing to death yesterday? I think you meant... Zhi Ying makes you feel better."
"Ge!" cried Xiao Hong. "But you know what? Zhi Ying DOES make me feel better. He is a doctor."
"Okay, I'll stop,” said Ju Jee.
"Jie Jie, see? Ge Ge always tease me,” said Xiao Hong, putting her arm around Wei Wei. "But I manage to talk back sometimes. SOMETIMES..."
"He's only kidding,” said Wei Wei.
"He HAS to." said Xiao Hong. "And no one speak up for me when you are not around."
"Aw," said Wei Wei, giving Xiao Hong a pity look.
"Jie Fu." said Xiao Hong. "Can I ask for a favor?"
"Sure." said You Peng.
"Can I borrow Jie Jie for two days?" asked Xiao Hong.
"What do you mean by 'borrow'?" asked You Peng, raising his eyebrows.
"Can Jie Jie move back for two days?" asked Xiao Hong. "I didn't get to spend time with her ever since you two got married."
"Let me think about that one..." said You Peng, pretending to think.
"Pweese?" asked Xiao Hong, giving You Peng a puppy face.
"Oh alright." said You Peng. "I'm picking Wei Wei up in exactly two days."
"Thank you!" said Xiao Hong. "No wonder you are my favorite Jie Fu! You're so nice!"
"I am your ONLY Jie Fu!" laughed You Peng.
"Ugh.. yeah." said Xiao Hong.
"I guess no one wants me now." said Zhi Ying, shaking his head in disbelief.
"Don't worry la!" said Wei Wei. "You and You Peng can spend time together for the days while I spend it with my sister."
"And what am I going to do without getting to tease Xiao Hong?" asked Ju Jee.
"That'll be your problem," laughed Xiao Hong. "I'll be with my GOOD sister, not you!"
"Poor me." said Ju Jee. "I pity myself."
Xin Ru is pregnant...
"Message from the King!" a eunuch announce as he stepped in the Su's
residence.
Everyone immediately went on their knees.
"To the King's order, Qing Ge Ge is officially betroth to Su Qi Long!"
said the eunuch.
"Thank you King! Wan Sui Wan Sui Wan Wan Sui!" said everyone together
as Su Lee Guo takes the King's golden note from the old eunuch.
"Qing Ge Ge dao!" a servant called.
"Qing Ge Ge Ji Xiang!" said everyone, kneeling down again.
"Please all stand up," said Qing Er. "Don't do this
anymore."
"Xie Qing Ge Ge," said everyone.
"Qi Long, I need to talk to you in the garden," said Qing Er, seeing
Qi Long with a pissed face. "Please..."
"Shi Qing Ge Ge," said Qi Long, which hurt Qing Er a lot.
"What do you want?" asked Qi Long after they arrived at the garden.
"Are you mad at me?" asked Qing Er and turned to her servant,
"Ting Er, please give me and Su Er Shao Ye some privacy."
"Shi Ge Ge!" said Ting Er, and left.
"Qi Long, are you mad at me?" asked Qing Er.
"I'm don't dare," said Qi Long sarcastically.
"I'm sorry," said Qing Er. "Huang A Ma is going to wed me to
someone else if I didn't tell him who I like. I'm sorry, I had no choice. I
didn't want to marry Fu Da Ren's son."
"Is that why?" asked Qi Long, calming down a bit.
Qing Er nodded her head.
"Oh," said Qi Long. "I thought... ugh, forget it."
"What did you think?" asked Qing Er. "That I just wanted to get
what I wanted without asking you about it first?"
"Wells, yeah." said Qi Long. "But then come to think of it, you
are not that kind of person."
"Thank you," said Qing Er, smiling a little. "But... I really
like you, ever since we were young. However, you always treated me like someone
who is higher rank than you, and I don't like it!"
"I'm sorry," said Qi Long. "I... I..."
"You what?" asked Qing Er.
"I wanted to control myself," said Qi Long, getting red. "Because
you are a Ge Ge, and I thought it was impossible if I want to marry you."
"You do?" asked Qing Er, blushing a little, and smiled.
"Yeah," said Qi Long. "I was so happy when the eunuch read the
King's note. But then I was mad because I thought you didn't care about my
feelings, and just... I don't know."
"You're happy about it?" asked Qing Er. "So you're okay with the
marriage arrangement?"
"Of course!" Qi Long exclaimed. "Never felt happier."
Qing Er smiled shyly as Qi Long held her hand. Together they stood there,
looking into each other's eyes and....
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"Lao Ye!" called a maid as the family chatted with Lee Guo.
"What's the hurry?" asked Lee Guo.
"Er Xiao Jie fainted when she was taking a walk in the garden just
now," said the maid.
"What?!" cried everyone especially De Rong.
"Er Xiao Jie has been taken to her room already," said the maid.
"Zhi Ying, go check on her!" said Lee Guo.
Zhi Ying agreed immediately, and walked out the room with the whole family
following behind, except Qi Long.
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"How is she?" asked Lee Guo as Zhi Ying felt Xin Ru's pulse, but got
the shock of his life.
"She..." said Zhi Ying slowly.
"Hurry up and tell us!" cried De Rong.
"Mei Mei... is pregnant," said Zhi Ying, afraid to look at the anger
shown on his father's face.
"She what?" asked Lee Guo.
"That can't be possible!" said De Rong.
"Are you sure?" asked Lee Guo.
"Yeah," said Zhi Ying, feeling Xin Ru's pulse once again to make sure.
"Tell your daughter to come and see me after she wakes up!" Lee Guo
shouted into De Rong's face.
With that, everyone walked out with Lee Guo, leaving Zhi Ying to comfort his
crying mother.
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"Who is the child's father?!" Lee Guo yelled at Xin Ru, who was told
to kneel down the first thing she walked into Lee Guo's study room.
Xin Ru slowly looked up, and saw Lee Guo's angry face.
"ANSWER ME!" said Lee Guo.
"Dad, calm down." said Wei Wei, patting Lee Guo's back. Turning to
Xiao Ling, Wei Wei gave her the look.
"Dad, I'm sure Xin Ru have a good explanation," said Xiao Ling,
understanding Wei Wei's look.
Everyone except Xiao Ling and Wei Wei got kicked out of Lee Guo's room.
"SU XIN RU, YOU ANSWER ME RIGHT NOW!" cried Lee Guo, seeing no
response from Xin Ru.
"Zhou... Zhou Jie," said Xin Ru slowly.
"Zhou Jie?" asked Lee Guo. "And how long have you two known each
other?"
"Two months," said Xin Ru shakily.
"TWO MONTHS?!" asked Lee Guo, really fuming up. "And you're
pregnant with his child already?!"
Xin Ru couldn't say anything but just sob quietly.
"Go lock her up in the family jail!" Lee Guo ordered the servant.
"Dad!" cried Xiao Ling.
"Dad, please!" said Wei Wei. "The family jail is a very cold
place. Xin Ru is pregnant! She can't possibly live in a place like that."
"Please? Don't do this to Xin Ru. She knows she's wrong." said Xiao
Ling.
"Fine, then lock her up in her room!" said Lee Guo. "No one is
allow to visit her, and she definitely won't be allow to get out!"
The servants carefully lead Xin Ru out. Xiao Ling and Wei Wei really wanted to
go with Xin Ru although Xin Ru never treated them like sisters, but they had to
calm Lee Guo down first.
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"Shao Nai Nai," said the guard, seeing Wei Wei walking toward Xin Ru's
room with a tray of food. "Lao Ye said no one is allowed to give Er Xiao
Jie food or visit her."
"Shh," said Wei Wei. "Just open the door. If Lao Ye doesn't ask,
then don't say anything understand? If he asks, then I'll take the
responsibilities."
"Shi," said the guard, and opened the door for Wei Wei.
After putting the food on the table, Wei Wei walked over to Xin Ru, who was
hugging her legs on the bed.
"Xin Ru," said Wei Wei, putting her hand on Xin Ru's knees, but Xin Ru
pushed it off.
"I know you might not want to see me now, or ever." said Wei Wei.
"But I brought you some food. Its not healthy to not eat when you're
pregnant. You hate me, but you can't hate the child, its your child. Take care
of yourself."
Xin Ru watched Wei Wei walking out in tears. She knows that Wei Wei is the only
person that ever truly cared about her, but somehow, 'thank you' just won't come
out of her mouth.
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"They let you in?" asked You Peng as Wei Wei massaged his shoulders.
"Yep," said Wei Wei. "It's okay. Poor Xin Ru."
"You know, I just can't be like you." said You Peng, pulling Wei Wei's
hand and made her sit on his laps.
"What do you mean?" asked Wei Wei.
"I can never treat anyone who never paid me any respect this nice."
said You Peng. "You are so good to Xin Ru, and she still treat you with no
respect."
"Its okay," said Wei Wei. "She must of feel really bad right now.
Who knows what that Zhou Jie will do next."
"Ugh, I missed you so much these two days," said You Peng cheekily,
kissing Wei Wei around her neck. "And now you're finally back, you got all
busy with Xin Ru."
"Ah, that tickles!" cried Wei Wei, causing You Peng to laugh too.
You Peng was bending down to kiss Wei Wei again when a knock on the door stopped
him.
"Ugh!" cried You Peng.
"Go!" said Wei Wei.
"Oh, hi Qi Long," said You Peng opening the door.
"Sorry to interrupt," laughed Qi Long, seeing a little lip stick mark
on You Peng's lips.
"Oh, ha ha." said You Peng, whipping his lips.
"I just want to know what happened to Xin Ru," said Qi Long. "I
saw her getting locked in her room and when I asked people about it, they won't
tell me."
"She got pregnant," said You Peng before receiving a gasp from Qi
Long. "Dad got mad so he locked her up."
"I see," said Qi Long.
"But don't worry," said You Peng. "Wei Wei is sneaking in food
for her."
"Oh, that's better," said Qi Long, and teased, "I'll leave now.
Won't take up your precious moment anymore."
"Oh shut up," said You Peng. "Good night."
"Night brother," said Qi Long.
"Now, where were we?" You Peng said, and putted on a evil gleam.
"No you don't!" laughed Wei Wei, sticking her tongue out.
"We'll see about that," said You Peng, and started chasing Wei Wei
around their room.
Wei Wei was running away from You Peng, but a few minutes later, she stopped
hearing foot steps behind her.
"You Peng!" called Wei Wei, looking around for You Peng. "Where
are you?"
Hearing no response, Wei Wei called again, "YOU PENG!"
Suddenly, a pair of strong hands turned Wei Wei around.
"Hey! That's not fair!" Wei Wei pouted, but You Peng's lips are
already on hers, while his hand reached for Wei Wei's shirt buttons....
"Dad...?" asked Zhi Ying, walking into Lee Guo's study slowly.
"Yes?" asked Lee Guo.
"I want to ask you something," said Zhi Ying, embarrassed for some
reason.
"Sure," said Lee Guo. "It must be about Xiao Hong since you are
blushing so much."
"I... I... Is it okay if I get married with her?" asked Zhi Ying.
"I see..." said Lee Guo, looking like he is in deep thought. "Are
you sure you want to?"
"Yes dad," said Zhi Ying. "I'm positive."
"As you know, Qi Long and Xin Ru are getting married next month," said
Lee Guo. "Do you want to have your wedding on the same day as them?"
"It'll be perfect!" Zhi Ying exclaimed. "I mean, three great
things happen at once!"
"Okay, then." said Lee Guo. "I'll go announce it to everyone
right now, and then go to the Zhao's to 'propose'."
"Thank you dad," said Zhi Ying, his heart jumping with joy.
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One month later:
This day is an extra special day. Three lovely couples are getting married at
the Su's residence. However, the Su's are in total chaos! Maids, Shao Ye's, Xiao
Jie's and Shao Nai Nai are running all over the place to get things set and
ready.
"Xiao Ling," said Lee Guo.
"Yes dad?" asked Xiao Ling, standing next to her cousin, chatting
happily.
"The Zhao’s and Ju Jee are having a hard time at their place," said
Lee Guo. "Can you be a dear and go to their house and help them out?"
"Sure!" said Xiao Ling. "No problem."
"Thanks dear," said Lee Guo, smiling.
Xiao Ling excused herself from her cousin, got on the carriage, and headed over
to the Zhao's residence.
At the other part of the residence:
"Bi Zhi!" called Wei Wei.
"Yes Wei Wei?" asked Bi Zhi, rushing over to Wei Wei.
"Can you please bring these two plates of food over to the table for the
guests?" asked Wei Wei, holding out two plates. "I have to head over
to Ruby's house fast. San Niang is not helping out."
"Sure, no problem." said Bi Zhi nicely. "Leave it to me."
"Thanks Bi Zhi," said Wei Wei, and rushed out the door.
"Ah!" cried Bi Zhi as someone who ran past her from behind and knocked
everything out of her hands.
Bi Zhi immediately went down on her knees and started picking everything up.
"I am so sorry!" Xiao Dong apologized, going down to help Bi Zhi out.
"It's okay Si Shao Ye," said Bi Zhi, too busy to pick everything up to
look at Xiao Dong.
"Call me Xiao Dong," said Xiao Dong before accidentally touching Bi
Zhi's hand, causing him to hold onto her hand.
Bi Zhi slowly and shyly looked up and saw Xiao Dong staring at her. As Bi Zhi
look up, their eyes locked. After a few minutes of their 'romance', Xiao Dong's
mother came, causing them to snap out of their thoughts.
Bi Zhi turned away with embarrassment and quickly picked up all the food on the
food.
"Xiao Dong!" called Si Tai Tai.
"Yes mother?" asked Xiao Dong, blaming her mother silently for
interrupting them.
"Go help Zhi Ying out," said Liang Jia Mei (Lee Guo's fourth wife,
Xiao Dong's mother). "He is going to have a nervous breakdown soon if
someone doesn't go over and help him before Xiao Hong arrives."
"Alright," said Xiao Dong, still stealing peeks at Bi Zhi.
Seeing the way Xiao Dong looks at Bi Zhi, Jia Mei smiled.
"Bi Zhi, you can give those to me. I'll take care of it," said Jia Mei,
offering to help out.
"No its okay Si Tai Tai," said Bi Zhi, getting a little scared. "Shao
Nai Nai told me to do this."
"I don't think Wei Wei would mind," said Jia Mei nicely. "I'll
take care of these and can you please go help Zhi Ying out with Dong Dong?"
Bi Zhi looked at the grinning Xiao Dong, and looked unsure.
"Don't worry," said Jia Mei, patting Bi Zhi on the shoulder.
"I'll really appreciated."
"Okay," said Bi Zhi. "Thank you Si Tai Tai for helping me."
Jia Mei winked at Xiao Dong and Xiao Dong nodded as if he was saying a silent
'Thank You' to his mother.
'Bi Zhi is a great girl. I like her,' thought Jia Mei and walked away with the
two plates of 'food'.
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"Does it still show?" asked Xin Ru worriedly, looking at her curved
stomach.
"No its much better now," said Wei Wei, reassuring Xin Ru. "Don't
worry, but you have to be very careful when you are kowtowing later alright?
Watch the stomach."
"I will," said Xin Ru.
"Today is my wedding," said Xin Ru sadly. "And Er Niang is
outside with those rich wives instead of staying with me..."
"Aw, its okay," said Wei Wei, giving Xin Ru a hug.
"Thank you for being here for me when I need you," said Xin Ru, face
full of appreciation.
"I'm happy to be here for you," said Wei Wei, smiling warmly.
"You are like my second sister."
"Thank you Sao Sao," said Xin Ru, sobbing a little.
"Don't cry!" said Wei Wei worriedly, and wiped Xin Ru's tears.
"Its your wedding, cheer up. Just think, you are going to be Zhou Jie's
wife in less than an hour."
The thought really did make Xin Ru feel better. Wei Wei smiled as Xin Ru showed
a little smile on her face.
"Shao Nai Nai!" called a servant. "Its time for Er Xiao Jie to
go."
Xin Ru and Wei Wei got all emotional once again.
"Its okay, I'll go visit you as soon as I can," said Wei Wei, hugging
Xin Ru. "Promise me to take a great care of yourself and the baby."
Xin Ru nodded and hugged Wei Wei back tightly.
After putting the red veal over Xin Ru's head, Wei Wei carefully guided Xin Ru
onto the carriage. And off she go... to Zhou Jie's house, where he is waiting
anxiously for his bride to arrive.
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The main living room of the Su's residence is completely over crowded with
people. With Lee Guo, Fan Bing, and De Rong sitting on the top seats, everyone
else was gathered around as the two couples go through the ceremony. Qing Er Ge
Ge have arrived at the same time Xiao Dong did. Qi Long and Qing Er first walked
in, and went through all the kowtowing and presenting parents with tea. After
they are done, they were guided into their room. Next came Zhi Ying and the weak
Xiao Hong.
The two newly wed brides waited in their room while the guests are making their
husband drunk.
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Hours later in Qi Long's room:
Qi Long drunkenly walked back into his room, where he sees Qing Er sitting on
the bed waiting for him. Qi Long smiled and walked closer to her, with his steps
unsteady.
"Qing Er..." Qi Long whispered.
Qi Long's call made Qing Er nervous and excited.
Slowly taking off the red veal, Qi Long stared at Qing Er's beautiful blushing
face. Turning Qing Er's body to face him, Qi Long smiled and inched his face
closer and closer to Qing Er's.
Half of the guests were standing outside their room, and finally... what they
wanted happened. The lights in Qi Long's room got turned off. Everyone cheered.
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In Xiao Hong's room:
Xiao Hong was smiling and blushing to herself under the veal. She is so happy to
be married with her love... Zhi Ying. She is also very thankful that Zhi Ying
actually wanted to marry her and promised her to take care of her... and her
sickness.
The sound of a door closing woke Xiao Hong up from her thoughts.
Zhi Ying unsteadily walked over to his bride. Taking off the veal from Xiao
Hong's face, Zhi Ying sat next to Xiao Hong.
"Your beautiful!" Zhi Ying commented, looking at Xiao Hong from top to
bottom. "I'm finally married to you."
Xiao Hong turned away blushing furiously. However, Zhi Ying turned Xiao Hong's
face around, and locked in a deep passionate kiss with Xiao Hong before...
