Chapter 10: Parental Orders
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Tan Lanxi stood within the study of the Tan family mansion, her eyes were firm, facing the expectations of her parents and the heavy pressure of the family, she knew she had to make a choice. Elder Tan's brow was locked, his voice carried an undeniable majesty, "Lan Xi, you are my daughter, your marriage is naturally decided by me."
Tan Lanxi took a deep breath, her voice calm and strong, "Father, I understand your good intentions, but I also wish to have my own choice."
Mrs. Tan watched from the sidelines, a hint of complexity flashed in her eyes, "Lan Xi, the Ou family's fourth youngest is an unrivaled candidate, why are you so resistant?"
Tan Lanxi shook her head, she knew that Ou's fourth youngest was indeed the marriage partner of many women's dreams, but she had her own standards in her heart, "Mother, what I want is not just family lineage and talent, what I value more is the feelings and understanding between the two people."
Master Tan's face turned serious as he slammed the table, "Affection and understanding can be cultivated, but family lineage and status are unchangeable. Lan Xi, you are too capricious."
A stubbornness welled up in Tan Lanxi's heart, she was not willing to submit to the family's arrangement, she wanted to pursue her own happiness, "Father, I'm not willing to marry someone I don't love."
Seeing this, Mrs. Tan quickly rounded up the situation, "Lan Xi, calm down first. Marriage is a lifelong affair, we naturally want you to be happy."
Tan Lanxi looked at her mother, a hint of pleading in her eyes, "Mother, please understand me."
Elder Tan stood up, his attitude resolute, "This matter cannot be discussed, I have already decided. The Ou family's marriage will be beneficial to the Tan family, as the Tan family's daughter, you should consider for the family."
Tan Lanxi's heart was filled with a sense of powerlessness, she knew that she couldn't change her father's decision, but there was a sense of unwillingness in her heart, "Father, I can consider for the family, but I also wish to have my own choice."
A hint of disappointment flashed in Master Tan's eyes as he turned to leave the study, leaving behind a sentence, "Lan Xi, you will understand that my decision was correct."
Mrs. Tan walks over to Tan Lanxi, her voice soft, "Lanxi, your father is also doing this for your own good, the Ou family is a good place to return to."
A trace of confusion flashed in Tan Lanxi's eyes, she didn't know what she should do. She returned to her room and sat in front of the window, looking out at the starry sky, her heart filled with uncertainty about the future.
At this moment, Tan Lan Feng walked in, a hint of worry in her eyes, "Lan Xi, are you alright?"
Tan Lan Xi shook her head, she looked at her sister with a hint of help in her eyes, "Sister, what should I do?"
Tan Lan Feng held Tan Lan Xi's hand, her voice was firm, "Lan Xi, you have to stick to your own choice, I believe you can find your own happiness."
A warm current welled up in Tan Lan Xi's heart, she knew she was not fighting alone, she still had her sister's support.
The next day, Tan Lanxi found Master Tan in his study, a hint of determination in her eyes, "Father, I have decided to accept this marriage, but I have one condition."
A hint of surprise flashed across Master Tan's eyes, he hadn't expected Tan Lan Xi to change her mind so quickly, "What condition?"
Tan Lanxi took a deep breath, her voice clear and firm, "I want to meet Ou fourth young man first, if I feel we are not suitable, I have the right to refuse this marriage."
Elder Tan was silent for a moment before finally nodding, "Fine, I can promise you. But Lan Xi, you have to think clearly, this concerns the future of our Tan family."
Tan Lanxi's heart was filled with determination, she knew she was fighting for her happiness and future. She believed that as long as she persisted, she would be able to find her own happiness.
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