Shi Lang and Amelia returned home holding hands as they were followed by Mila and her husband. The lady was almost dehydrated from crying and stuff. However, when they arrived in their community, they found a lot of people gathered together and they had this big red banner spread overhead, which said, “Shi Lang the Pioneer.”
The young man was surprised and Amelia asked in a hushed voice, “What is all this about?”
Shi Lang shrugged his shoulder when a few toddlers noticed them and yelled, “Big brother Lang is here. He is here.”
The elders all gathered up and spoke in unison, “Shi Lang, you are the pioneer.”
Unbothered by the cheers, Shi Lang looked around and found his parents to be standing among the crowd with forced smiles on their faces. He hurried over, ignoring everyone, and asked, “What happened?”
Luna said, “Aunt Mertyl told us something and we understood that it was not worth being sad. You two children are going out to a place where no one ever went, you are the pride of the civilization and we should send you off with a smile.” as she caressed the face of her son gently.
As she spoke, her eyes had become red already. Shi Lang said, “Mum, it is not easy for me to leave you and dad behind. I want to cry too, however, if not me, someone else would do it. If someone else was not strong enough to carry this burden, they will break down. What do you think can happen if a youth was to break down in front of strangers?”
The surrounding people nodded, such a scene would make the people think that the youngsters in front of them were all weak and the same will indicate about their species, and as the president said, “The weak will be oppressed.”
The people nodded and they began to bless Shi Lang and Amelia with their blessings. The parents were still upset but they did not say anything. Shi Lang had them all swear to look after their well-being and he also had the elders in the community look after them.
Jane suddenly called Shi Lang and said that her mother wanted to see him for a few minutes. Shi Lang had practically grown up in front of her and thus he thought he should say farewell to the lady and asked his parents for permission and rushed to Jane’s house. Amelia refused to say that she would like to use this time to pack the stuff they needed to take.
Zysha was living inside the secret division base(Just so you guys know, I remember her.)
Shi Lang rushed to Jane’s house quickly and came to the apartment. He rang the doorbell and a voice asked, “Who is it?”
A nostalgic smile surfaced on Shi Lang’s lips and he said, “It is me Aunt Martha, Lang.”
The door opened in a blink and a hand twisted his ear with all its might. Shi Lang winced in pain and said, “OWWWW, my lady, do you want to take off my ear?”
Martha snapped back at him, “How dare you kiddo take up such a task? Have you forgotten about us all?”
A remorseful sound came from the side, “He has forgiven me for sure.” the voice belonged to Jane, with who he had parted just a few minutes ago.
Shi Lang glared at her and said, “Oh, did I forget about you? Who was it that did not give me their COMMID when they were on a honeymoon with their so-called Hubby?” his tone was berating.
Jane froze and Martha asked, “What hubby, the young lady you better tell me if you are up to some naughty business.” she glared at her daughter.
As the lady was busy with her daughter the grip on Shi Lang’s ear and the boy sighed in relief. He said, “She is dating that Lanky Lucas, the dimwit she used to criticize. The audacity she has to hide it from you.”
Martha glared at the girl and Jane said in a flustered manner, “Mom, he is just trying to divert the topic, you can deal with me later.”
Martha came back to her sense and then she glared at the boy, who said, “It was not a choice, they needed someone my age and with strong capability. Do you know, your son here is a Major now?”
His words made the lady’s expression ease up and said gently, “Then I want my son to come back, I have yet to see him participate in General Gala and I have yet to see him getting married.”
Shi Lang nodded and then told her about Amelia being his nominal Fiancee. Martha was surprised but then she blessed him. After a few more minutes, Shi Lang gave her a hug, made faces with Jane, and whispered to Martha, “Do not let her off easily. Okay?”
Martha nodded and then she sent him away with a peck on his forehead. The boy left and Martha asked her daughter, “Did you really have no idea how he felt for you back then?”
Jane was surprised by this question and asked, “Did he tell you?”
Martha sighed and said, “With how responsible he is, do you think he will say such a thing to me? However, when the whole world, even I would scold you, he was the only one who would be nice and calm to you. Could you not see? That Lucas was his best friend, right? Even he did not notice that this boy had nothing but love for you ever since the day you stood up for him once?”
Jane wanted to say a lot of things but she could not bring herself to, because the thing was that she never really saw what Shi Lang felt for her. To her, he was just a friend she made in the passing and gradually they became close. That was all, nothing more nothing less. Martha saw her daughter speechless and said, “Let it be, what has happened has happened. Be good with Lucas, that is all I hope for. That is all he hopes for.”
Jane nodded and the two began to talk about how she was doing in life.
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Shi Lang returned back home and found a surprising guest sitting in the living room. He said, “Ma’am.” as he saluted.
Charlotte Knight shook her head and said, “Son, I am not on duty at the moment, I came here as your mother-in-law.”
Shi Lang was surprised, and now only did he figure out that the lady was on a vacation. After all, how can such a big shot be out with no guards? Charlotte said, “I came over here to ask something of you.”
Shi Lang nodded and the lady continued, “I would like you to make the engagement official.”
This request surprised the young man but he did not mind. He said, “I don’t mind if Amelia doesn’t.”
Charlotte nodded and looked behind her, the boy turned around and found two heads peeking at him. The boy smiled and shook his head. Mila came over quickly and said, “You should take your grandmother’s ring.”
Luna walked over with an obsidian ring in her hand. She said, “It is an heirloom left by your grandmother. You can upgrade it to a better one that Amelia likes, later. Okay?”
Shi Lang nodded and asked, “Where is Amy?”
Charlotte smiled and said, “She is shy, hiding inside the room.”
Just when the room opened and Amelia walked out stiffly as she said, “I am not hiding.”
Shi Lang chuckled and went down on his knee. He asked, “Amelia Knight, will you marry me, Shi Lang?”
Amelia was surprised and so was the three ladies, the proposal came too suddenly, they did not expect him to do something like this. Amelia nodded silently and Shi Lang took her hand gently as he put the ring on her finger.
Luna yelled, “Shi John, come out of the kitchen, your son is engaged.”
Shi John came out holding a tray filled with glasses and whiskey. He said, “This has to be celebrated, and no exceptions. Even you two have to drink.”
Charlotte said, “How about, Amelia also gives Shi Lang a ring and then we celebrate?”
Then she took out a golden band and said, “This ring is not an heirloom but I hope it works.”
Luna said, “Heirlooms are only for the women to carry as they are the pride of the family. Lang, you don’t have any objections do you?”
Shi Lang shook his head like a rattle and then under the affectionate gaze of the elders, Amelia put the ring on his ring finger. Her hands were shivering slightly. After this was done Shi Lang said, “I may kiss the bride now.”
He held Amelia’s face gently and kissed her lips with pure affection. Again the elders were surprised by his boldness.