Deming got a roller coaster ride of emotions when he faced the indifference of Lifen. He has lost his sanity to maintain his patience and only wanted her to realize that she can't give up on them that easily.
But when Lifen said that it was just a teasing prank that she was pulling on him, he sighed in relief and let his emotions to get calm and normal.
Seeing him getting calm again, Lifen adjusted herself in his embrace to get straightened and then said in a promising tone, "I won't be going to give up on this relationship that easily unless and until you want so or even after that. So take things easy. I need time to figure out the things with my grandfather".
She said as she pecked his lips lightly and then shared a hug to assure him with her words and actions.
They were just about to part from each other when a loud cold voice came, making her flinch instantly. "LiLi, the party is over. And it's time to get home. Let's go".
Lifen let go Deming instantly and was about to follow her grandfather but the stubborn, rigid man kept her in place.
"Let go!", she mumbled lightly but the man still didn't move. He just kept his eyes in front on the old man while gently but firmly holding Lifen in his arms.
"Let go my granddaughter!", the grumpy voice of the old man made Lifen jump as he instantly put all her strength to push Deming's iron grip arms away from her waist and create a good looking distance between them.
She thought that now she can go to her grandfather's side and can explain him carefully but the second she lifted her legs to step forward, she felt a instant tug on her wrist bringing her back to the man.
What exactly is he doing?
Can't he see her grandfather's temper flaring with each passing second?
Why is he becoming more and more stubborn at this very moment? This will only make the things worst for them.
"Deming that's enough. You are only making situation hard for me to resolve. Don't be like this okay?", she said trying to calm him down and make him understand the need of this situation.
But seeing his eyes getting abnormally dark as if creating a wall of defense and brows getting furrowed, she understood the situation will surely going to get out of her hands.
He bent over her and pecked her forehead and then whispered in her ears, "Promise me, you will come to see me tomorrow. And you will never leave me again even if you are threatened with the cost my head".
Lifen can feel his insecurity, his fear to lose her. She nearly laughed at his last sentence. Did he really felt that his grandfather will take down his head in order to keep her away from him?
But she still understood his words as they were prompted to come out because of his inner anxiousness.
She nodded and moved her head a little away from his lips as his warm breath was tickling her down her ears making her heart thump faster and faster.
"I believe you Little Cat. But still I will remind you, don't let others to take your decision especially when it comes to us. Do make it clear that you are not allowed to take any decision alone when it involves both of our feelings and emotions", he uttered slowly, taking his time as he was still not getting a mood to let her go.
Lifen gave a understanding nod to him while he studied her expression deep inside her eyes. He was seeking for the firm reassurance as he still felt like a dream to him in which she was with him, here at this time and had already confessed her feelings for him.
It was like some kind of beautiful dream coming true, so he just wanted to be sure of it and look over that everything will go well and fine.
When they were playing these reassurance game, the old man was getting out of patience. He was curbing his anger, looking at the close conversation the boy was making with his granddaughter.
He was going to lecture her when they reach home. She needs to get to the habit not be so willing and lenient to the people around her. It will only bring her problems and nothing else.
He cleared his throat as he worded out again, "LiLi, Huang Fei has already made the car ready".
This time Lifen didn't gave any chance to Deming and hurriedly walked towrds her grandfather. She can tell with his expressions, how much angry he has gotten today.
Li Liaoyuan was about get away with his granddaughter when Deming put his hands on his nerves again, "Grandfather, don't try to separate her from me or my words will surely come true, whether you like it or not".
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The moment the car stopped at the Li Villa, Li Liaoyuan got down and said in harsh reprimanding tone, "LiLi, go and get fresh. I will be waiting for you in my study. We need to talk".
Saying this her grandfather walked inside the house without giving any glance at her again.
She was doomed...she was really doomed today!!
No one can save her from her grandfather's wrath now. Deming has really made the things more and more worst leaving her no ways to escape.
She knew her grandfather is too stubborn to listen to her words patiently now.
Now he will only make her listen his words and will do everything possible to make her give up on Deming.
"Sighhhh why? why? why? What should I do now?", she shouted internally and stomped her feet.
She went inside and walked straight to her room. After getting freshed, she obediently made her way towards her grandfather's study.
Reaching the door she knocked only to hear the harsh acceptance of her request. She pushed the door open and walked timidly inside looking at her grandfather who was pacing back and forth behind his desk.
His eyebrows were still furrowed indicating that he was still mad at her.