Chapter 308 - Consider Yourself A Man

With the two kids, sudden appearance brought awkwardness to the place. Not merely were they all surprised by their appearance but by the little girl's father's appearance as well. Of course, he would be present but who would have guessed... 

Yun Shen approached them looking all indifferent and calm, he stood tall in front of them. Nothing caring at all for his attention was all fixed on the young lady. He was not surprised when he noticed her being surrounded by Feng Xiaotong and especially Huang Ming since both of them worked together. But, the unexpected appearance of the man he encountered in France drastically changed his calm manner to cold and hostile. He wasn't pleased at all to see him standing next to the girl. 

"Shen, I didn't know you were coming?" Elizabeth asked all surprised. 

"Little Yan was invited," He responded and explained as to why the little boy was with them as well. "Both Senator and Madam Yang asked me to watch over Young Master Yang since they can't make it." 

"I see..."

"Shen, you should have told me you're coming." Feng Xiaotong spoke uncomfortably astounded to see his best friend standing in front of him. Also, the confidence he felt earlier soon washed down the drain with the man's surprise appearance. 

"Hmm..." Yun Shen responded. 

Huang Ming found the situation awkward for all of them. He decided to take the opportunity and interact with the little boy whom he befriended during his visit last time. "Young Master Yang, how's your sword training doing?"

"Uncle Huang, I'm as good as you now. You should come and visit me next time so you can see." Young Master Yang suggested as he then turned to face the young lady, "Auntie, you and Uncle Huang should visit me. I'll show you how good my martial arts skills are." 

"Young Master Huang, I'll be a great honor to visit your home and I'll be happy to play along with you." Huang Ming answered. 

"Xiao Yang, that would be great but you need to ask your parents' permission first." Elizabeth smiled. 

Young Master Yang beamed with excitement knowing both of them accepted his offer. "No worries, I shall inform mother and father."

Little Yan felt left out as she tugged on the girl's skirt and murmured, "Auntie, when will you come and play with Little Yan?"

"Ah..."

Young Master Yang was devastated after hearing Little Yan's lonely request. He immediately turned to her and said, "Little Yan, don't worry... You can come with us as well. You know you're always welcome to visit my home." 

Whilst Young Master Yang cleared the air between him and Little Yan. The a.d.u.l.ts were busy minding themselves and contemplating on the situation. 

Jayden Stanford found the situation even more complicated now. Because of the two children's appearance, the girl will no longer wish to go with him. His plans are no longer reachable. What's worse, he needed to confirm if what Feng Xiaotong declared earlier was true or not. Was he indeed pursuing the girl? 'Damn it! Why did they need to show up as well? Now I won't be able to talk to Liz. What's worse, it seems my family might be going against the Feng. But I can't let her go now especially I know who she is. I can't let a nobody like the Yuns have her... She was mine and mine alone. I was a fool back then, but not anymore.'

Yun Shen notices the trouble look on Jayden's face. He wonders what the man could be thinking. 'Why is he here? This isn't good... If he's here, this could only mean he's pressuring Lizzy again. I can't let him have her and hurt her again. But, something does not add up. Why is he looking at Xiaotong like that? Don't tell me... Could it be, the Knightley disapprove of him and accept Xiaotong. It means, if I... If I wasn't around, Xiaotong could, he could be with Lizzy. No, I can't let her go. Even if it means fighting my friend.'

Feng Xiaotong who felt like in the deep abyss glanced at Jayden and Shen who both seems to be in deep thought as well. His mind was all muddled up and confused about the current situation. If what he analyzed where true then right now, he has the greatest advantage. 'What should I do? I don't know what to do... But I can't see her get hurt. Shen, I warned you. If you ever hurt my Goddess, I won't, I won't let you off that easily. I can't see her go through what happened last time. Because of you, because of your family, I... What's worse, I think I really do love her. I love her since the first time she stood in front of me. Shen, tell me... What should I do?'

'Who am I? Why am I here... Why am I even bother.' Huang Ming thought while stood in front of three young heirs of a powerful family. 'But I can't let her go. She's my light who brought joy in my life. Plus, I don't want to see her with President Stanford for it seems he had done something horrible to Li Zi in the past. But... Am I worthy of her?'

Elizabeth too was thinking of a way out of the situation. Right now, all she wished to do is go home. She has so much in her hand and having her suitors fighting in front of her is something she doesn't want to handle at the moment. 

Despite being just a young boy, he notices the strange situation they are currently facing. 'Does the four uncle like Auntie? But Auntie needs to be with Uncle Shen so she can be Little Yan's mommy. But, but I don't want to lose Auntie. I heard Uncle's family... Because of Little Yan, Auntie almost... I can't lose Auntie, but I don't want to see Little Yan sad.'

Little Yan found everything awkward and thought of a way to end the awkwardness between everyone. She reached out her arms towards the young lady and whispered, "Auntie..."

Elizabeth snaps back to her senses hearing the little girl calling out her name, she went down and carried her in her arms, "What's wrong?"

"Auntie, I'm hungry." she answered.

"Then, let's go find something to eat." 

"Auntie, Little Yan, I want to come to." Young Master Yang added.

Yun Shen went down and carried the little boy and grabbed hold of the girl's hand. "Let's go?"

Elizabeth beamed her approval of the man holding her hands and responded, "Let's go."

The four of them left leaving the three speechless of the situation. 

"I'm sure what you're seeing in front of you is proof enough of where you currently stand." Feng Xiaotong bitterly said as he clenched his hands into a fist upset seeing the bright smile the girl was giving off towards the man. She cares a lot for Little Yan and must like Shen as well. 

"I know that, but I ain't giving up." Huang Ming declared even though his heart was breaking into pieces yet he continued to smile. "Who knows, maybe one day... She'll realize how much I love her. And who knows, in time, I mean... Only time can tell."

Feng Xiaotong was dumbfounded of what he just heard. He turned and looked perplexed at the man. 'Who does he think he is to go against Shen? I mean, is he stupid or what... Two against one. What's worse, who is the Huang compare to the Yuns?' Whilst he was belittling Huang Ming in his thoughts, something pained him as he realized the cold truth. 'That's right, who is Huang Ming? And who am I? The son of the Feng yet... I can't even fight for what I love.'

"For once, Mr. Huang, I think we both can agree on one thing." Jayden Stanford spoke up and turned his attention to Feng Xiaotong. "At least you have the balls to fight for someone you love. Unlike someone... Who easily declared quits! Without even seeing the end result. I mean..." He looked coldly and stared into Feng Xiaotong's eyes. "Can you even consider yourself a man? Come on, Master Feng? Can I even call you that?"

Feng Xiaotong who stood on top of the mountain felt like he was crumbling down. He was the lowliest life form on earth. He has the biggest chance of them all yet he let it go. 

"Then, if you'll excuse me. I suppose, since I am out of place here. I just have to fish her back." Jayden Stanford bid his farewell leaving all of them pondering on what he said. 

"What does he mean by fish her back?" Huang Ming repeated what the man said and inquired, but was dumbfounded when he notices the lifelessness in Feng Xiaotong's eyes. "President Feng, are you alright?"

"I'm fine..." he responded. 

"To be honest, if you love her, go for it. I don't even care who you are? I always thought you'd be my biggest threat in winning the girl's heart. But who would have thought you'll be the biggest loser of us all? I mean, even Yixing Zhang seems to be making his moves as well despite knowing I like her. President Feng, a word of advice. You can never say someone is good for her when you don't know what will happen in the future. Just because the person is your best friend. How do you know if that person can really make her happy? How sure are you that you aren't her happiness? I mean, maybe with you she'll be happy. With you by her side, she'll feel more protected and at peace."

Huang Ming left all those questions as he seeks out the rest of the cast of . He wishes to be alone as well after the awkwardness between them all. 

Feng Xiaotong was left on his own to ponder on the words Huang Ming left him. What bothers him the most is the thought that Jayden Stanford might do something in order to have the girl leave the country. If that does happen, he won't be able to protect her from him. He needs to make sure that it won't happen. 'Should I seek Lady Zhao and talk to her?'

He now realizes he loved her and does not want to let her go. He thought if an arranged marriage is to be arranged between them, will the girl agree? Such marriage in their family is normal, especially for someone like her. 

Feng Xiaotong did bother wasting his time thinking about Huang Ming and Jayden Stanford's words. He looked for a quiet place to make a call. 

"Hello..."

"Mother, I'm sorry to bother, but can you please arrange a meeting with Lady Zhao. I wish to talk to her," he said. 

"Xiaotong, why do you wish to meet Lady Zhao all of a sudden? Is something wrong?"

"Mother, will you support me whom every I wish to marry?" he asked.

"Xiaotong, what's gotten into you. Don't tell me, Xiaotong, are you planning to marry the Young Princess? You barely even know her?" Madam Feng was about to go crazy about that thought his son wishing to marry the Young Princess of the Zhao and Knightley family. 

"Why? Is something wrong if I marry here? Didn't you wish for me to marry someone from a prestigious family." he responded. 

"I do, but weren't you... I mean, didn't you love that actress of yours? I know, you gave in because of your friendship with Shen, but I mean... Xiaotong, you need to let go of the past. What happened back then was an accident." Madam Feng spoke in such a low and comforting tone. 

"Mother, I do love her and I now realize that. So please, arrange a meeting with Lady Zhao," he pleads nothing explaining his true motives. 

"Xiaotong, I hope you know what you're doing." Madam Feng replied as she ended the call. 

After the conversation with his mother, Feng Xiaotong put his phone away and clenched his hand towards his chest, "Shen, I'm sorry, but I can't let you put her in any danger."