Chapter 5 Surprise

Li Wencai remained composed, smiling as he said, "Why don't I go over and take a look? I've known Luofeng for a long time!" Zuo Tianyang understood the situation but kept it to himself. "Uncle Li, if you don't mind, I have some matters to discuss with you when we meet at the Lu family." "Alright, we'll meet at the Lu family then!" Li Wencai appeared pleased. After Zuo Tianyang ended the call, he put away his phone. Li Wencai summoned the driver and made necessary arrangements before leaving the municipal building directly. His decision to humble himself was a strategic move to establish a connection with Zuo Tianyang. The young man's background was formidable, with a grandfather entrenched in political power and a father renowned in martial arts circles. Even his sister was a prominent business tycoon domestically and internationally. Unbeknownst to Li Wencai, Zuo Tianyang's influence was even more extraordinary. At just twenty-six years old, he held the rank of major general and led the Doomsday Organization, a position unmatched worldwide. Listening attentively, Luo Ningshuang overheard the conversation and was astounded by Zuo Tianyang's background. Having taken over the Yang Group, she had interacted with numerous officials and was familiar with Li Wencai's standing as the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee. "Tianyang, was that Secretary Li on the phone?" Luo Ningshuang inquired, seeking clarification. Zuo Tianyang nodded while driving, "It appears so, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee." "He's now the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee!" Luo Ningshuang corrected. "Promotion, huh? It was about time after all these years!" Zuo Tianyang responded nonchalantly. "Why did he seem somewhat cautious when speaking to you?" Luo Ningshuang, perceptive as ever, detected subtle cues, having never been privy to the specifics of Zuo Tianyang's family background. "He's not fearful of me, probably just trying to impress me! Haha!" "You, really!" Luo Ningshuang teased, "You haven't changed, still not taking things seriously!" "Not serious? Where am I not serious? I'm very serious. Come on, let me hold your hand, my dear!" Zuo Tianyang playfully reached for Luo Ningshuang's hand. "Focus on driving!" Luo Ningshuang pushed away his hand. Feigning hurt, Zuo Tianyang remarked, "My dear wife, why are you turning into an ice queen again? You weren't like this earlier!" "What was I like?" Luo Ningshuang narrowed her eyes, causing Zuo Tianyang to fall silent. Observing Zuo Tianyang's expression, Luo Ningshuang's heart swelled with affection, her gaze softening towards him. The car soon arrived at the entrance of the grand Luo family estate. The courtyard exuded an ancient charm, reminiscent of a historical manor. As they alighted from the car, Luo Ningshuang held Zuo Tianyang's hand tightly. Sensing her nervousness, Zuo Tianyang simply smiled before retrieving a gift from the back seat and proceeding into the mansion hand in hand with Luo Ningshuang. Their entrance drew curious and surprised glances from the onlookers. "Is there a family gathering happening? Why are there so many people here?" Zuo Tianyang surveyed the scene, noting several individuals in the main hall and courtyard. "What's going on? Didn't Sister Ningshuang get married? Why is she here?" "Yeah, and who is the man standing next to her? Could he be a savage?" Several young people began discussing excitedly! Zuo Tianyang raised his eyebrows, feeling annoyed! However, Zuo Tianyang ignored these individuals and walked inside with Luo Ningshuang! The elders inside were shocked to see Luo Ningshuang and Zuo Tianyang appear, their jaws almost hitting the floor! "Shuang'er!" Luo Ningshuang's parents rushed over, looking at her with concern in their eyes, "Why have you returned?" Before Luo Ningshuang could respond, her uncle Luo Hai spoke up first, sounding surprised, "Ningshuang, weren't you supposed to be getting married? Why are you back?" "Ningshuang, what's going on? Please explain!" Luo Ningshuang's aunt chimed in! Facing the gaze of the elders, Luo Ningshuang felt relieved. In reality, she was more aware than anyone else. Were these people truly looking out for her best interests when they had pressured her to marry Mo Yuanshan in the first place? No, it was all for their own gain! "Hello uncles and aunts, my name is Zuo Tianyang. I have come to visit Uncle Luo today and also to ask for Ningshuang's hand in marriage!" Zuo Tianyang didn't beat around the bush, he straightforwardly stated his intentions! "Tianyang?" Luo Ningshuang's father, Luo Feng, had been preoccupied with his daughter and didn't initially recognize Zuo Tianyang. It was only when Zuo Tianyang introduced himself that he realized! "Uncle Luo, it's been a while! How have you been all these years?" Zuo Tianyang smiled warmly! "Good, it's been five years. By the way, you mentioned you came to propose marriage?" Luo Feng suddenly remembered Zuo Tianyang's earlier words and felt puzzled! "Yes!" Zuo Tianyang nodded, "I truly love Ningshuang and hope you will approve. I will keep my promise, love her, cherish her, and provide her with a lifetime of happiness!" His words were firm and resolute! "Luo Feng, who is he?" Luo Ningshuang's second uncle ignored Zuo Tianyang and turned to Luo Feng! Luo Feng looked at Zuo Tianyang and introduced, "He is Zuo Tianyang, who used to be Ningshuang's bodyguard!" "A bodyguard... here to propose marriage?" The members of the Luo family were all stunned, as if they had heard the most absurd joke. He came to propose marriage without bringing anything with him? "Luo Ningshuang, you still haven't answered. Weren't you supposed to be getting married today? Why are you here now? And what's the deal with this man proposing?" "Yeah, don't even get me started. I didn't even attend the wedding for this man." With these words, the elders of the Luo family grew restless. If this was true, then the Luo family would be in serious trouble. Offending the Mo family, how could their future be secure? And all the benefits they had received before would likely be lost!