Chapter 17

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No Plagiarism!HbRQ7V3KxG5FJQenWjJaposted on PＥNAＮＡ In New Jersey, the azure sky was particularly clear and the verdant grass seemed especially lively. The population density wasn’t high and there was a minimum distance of 20 to 30 meters between houses. There were forests and bushes everywhere in Marlboro Township, so deer, squirrels, skunks and other small animals could be seen everywhere. There weren’t many streetlights there though. As such, it was as dark as the suburbs at night, which was quite different from Hong Kong.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡkinuhQnwJf 維尼

Cin Heung once went out for a run at night. She regretted about not bringing a flashlight as she got lost after just a few blocks. In the end, she had to use her phone’s navigation to get back. From then on, she vowed she wouldn’t go out at night. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡppjJJVm8pC 維尼

When she got off the plane that day, Cin Heung parted ways with Yeung Yi Po. Before leaving, he still insisted that Cin Heung go to New York for a tour, and he even offered to plan the trip. Manman had a prejudice against him, thinking that he definitely was a playboy, thinking that he only flattered Cin Heung because she was beautiful. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjrKmjwE5k 維尼

Cin Heung, on the other hand, didn’t think much about it. Since they only met by chance, she couldn’t be bothered to think whether the guy was a playboy or not. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkrQQA0zt7 維尼

Manman’s fiance was the only one who came to pick them up at the airport. The man seemed honest. When he saw Manman coming out from the arrival hall, he smiled happily like a child seeing his mother, giving a radiant smile. He ran over and hugged Manman for an American kiss. Showing his concern and excitement, he almost couldn’t control his emotions and had a few tears in his brim; this just showed how sincere he was. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNxe62QQZh 維尼

Cin Heung felt delighted just looking at them. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡBGW1MJKJkk 維尼

Manman introduced him to Cin Heung. “He’s my fiance, Tony.” Afterwards, she introduced Cin Heung to Tony, saying, “She’s the bridesmaid I told you about, her name is Wun Cin Heung.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡq3ulNvXpcg 維尼

“Thank you so much for taking the time to come over to the states to help us,” Tony said with an accent.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡQoUYkOskm1 維尼

Tony was a typical gentleman. He took the suitcases for Cin Heung and Manman and brought them to the parking lot which was as big as a football field. After walking for some time, even Tony was sweating from carrying all the luggage. If it wasn’t for his help, the two women would probably have suffered a lot.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡB74Ae1fDIn 維尼

Cin Heung took note of the environment on their way back. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡqfzvyb23G9 維尼

The houses in Marlboro Township were mostly stand-alone houses. Even the smallest houses were thousands of square feet, and that was without considering the front and back yards. This time, Cin Heung was going to stay at Tony’s home. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWFpdVp88N 維尼

Tony told Cin Heung that his parents were early Chinese immigrants. They opened a “small” Chinese supermarket; small according to Tony at least. Later, she would find out that he was being too modest. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡc35MUp3SF0 維尼

He lived with his parents and had two younger sisters that went to college, who would sometimes come back on weekends.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRNTwXD0Ir 維尼

When young people went to college in the states, they usually learned to be independent. They would often move to where they studied and paid for their own living expenses. In some cases, students going to colleges would have to go to another state, or even travel from east to west coast. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5sPY6r52n2 維尼

Tony’s two sisters sometimes would come back. This made Cin Heung a little concerned, because Tony promised Manman that when her other friends came, they could all stay there together.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡcEDiyYyoyM 維尼

Although the houses here were thousands of feets large, it still seemed a little crowded for five women. They might even cause some inconvenience to the family. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡcNTavNxXrX 維尼

But when Cin Heung saw Tony’s home, she felt that her worries were unnecessary.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡyLIajvg3Ua 維尼

This house was unbelievable. It was an old castle style house that often appeared in movies and had a front yard that was almost 90 meters long. There were 11 spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms in the house, excluding the bathrooms in the suites. At the front entrance, the 10-foot-tall Christmas tree from last year still stood there. There was a meeting room at the side of the front hall, or maybe it should be called a meeting hall. There was no TV in the living room, so if you wanted to watch TV, you had to go to the TV hall which seemed more like a cinema. The backyard was almost like a golf course and the swimming pool was just like another add on. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpfEBX1wgU 維尼

Tony explained, “This place used to be a farm a long time ago.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡoqw7VGjBT9 維尼

The house seemed totally outrageous, but because this was an old house with a history of 70 years, it was no wonder that it was so spacious. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUAbCf0aa4 維尼

He also explained that this type of house was very hard to come by these days. For people from Hong Kong, this kind of place was totally unimaginable. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡs0cOXgFoal 維尼

All in all, it was a pleasant place.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡCr8ZB9BgzX 維尼

That was how Cin Heung felt about New Jersey.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxYF2lIiR9 維尼

Cin Heung and Manman stayed at Tony’s place to rest for two days, adapting to the new time zone. After that, they began preparing for the wedding.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVHhIE6OxW 維尼

Tony said, “The wedding will be held in the backyard, and I’ve contacted the wedding preparation company to decorate the backyard.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfPFeaHomh 維尼

Tony then told them about the layout, pointing at the spaces assigned for the guests, the stage area, and more. It seemed like a meticulous plan.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0PaItqZw6n 維尼

He went on to say, “I can bring you two to the wedding dress shop to try on your dresses tomorrow.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡbzwSFHIzjM 維尼

Surprised, Cin Heung asked, “I’m going too?”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡb38kUMlZx6 維尼

“Of course. You’re her bridesmaid, how could we not?”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡt8LrBVLWjW 維尼

Since then, they’ve been running around for two weeks preparing for the wedding.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡz4ZheDXzRq 維尼

In order to pass time, Cin Heung volunteered to help contact the guests. After all, this was what she did previously: marketing and public relations. She did the work with ease and was very professional with it; Tony’s family was even dumbfounded by it.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡjnr7MhOYDz 維尼

When assigning seats, she even learned about each guest’s personality and relationship from the guest list, like who was more suitable with whom, and which guests were closer. She asked for everyone’s details, and then contacted everyone to remind them of the date, time and location. For those who were talkative, Cin Heung would even talk with them for almost half a day. That was why it took Cin Heung several days to complete the job. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjj64k8WEJ 維尼

Tony was often busy with his family’s business. Even though he thought that the arrangements for the wedding were fine, the fact was there were lots of mistakes. Mixing up the size of wedding dresses, ordering the wrong color combination for the decorations, unconfirmed number of guests;. all these seemed very worrying for everyone. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡsnOieEyYzD 維尼

Due to her occupational habits, Cin Heung even took on the job of rearranging the wedding venue, program flow, transportation, matters that the couple’s parents needed to pay attention to, and lastly, the couple’s speeches. She wrote everything down clearly and placed the documents in front of them.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡYeymO6BfZT 維尼

They all asked Manman, “Did you bring a guest or a savior!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwuUYyEObe 維尼

Tony laughed and said, “She brought us an angel!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡPp1JIPURBp 維尼

To the Americans, this was a great praise. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡxIcKQutGr2 維尼

Tony’s two sisters also chimed in, “You’re a real blessing!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1s06f7jA7M 維尼

They were all very grateful towards Cin Heung.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡfe7GZFwRFM 維尼

At night, Manman took Cin Heung by the hand and brought her to a small round table in the backyard. The insects chirped and the gentle breeze blew by from time to time. From a distance, there were even flickers of city light.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡYBjirR3GyI 維尼

Manman poured two glasses of wine, then said, “Cin Heung, thank you very much for your help.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcgDDHXo9T 維尼

“I am staying for free, so I should do something.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvWECkbghf 維尼

“Oh, don’t say that! You’re our guest!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIb4lNl9MP 維尼

After a sip of wine, Cin Heung said, “Tony’s family are very kind to you.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvYAZyXLug 維尼

Manman smiled and nodded, “They appreciate you a lot too.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡifOQvKrgTI 維尼

Cin Heung crossed her legs and rested her chin on her hands while smiling. Her two sparkling eyes gazed at Manman and said, “You’ve found happiness. How envious I am!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡUaukJ6RSDJ 維尼

“There are a lot of things to adapt to and learn from in order for me to live here, but it’s a good start. What about you?”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡml0mPQma1L 維尼

“Me...? I have nothing to worry about and can live however I want to.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPLRttcxKF 維尼

“Tony told me, a capable person like you must find it hard to find a partner.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡYWK92kxUSq 維尼

“Did he really say that? So straightforward…”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡulATYvDOLf 維尼

“I told him you just lack a bit of luck.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡmAuzxqubsZ 維尼

“Even you’re playing it down? How boring…”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡeuIs7UYTNV 維尼

“Well you came to forget about those things, so don’t be too negative.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7f2f55HvnA 維尼

“I’m really something! On our flight here, fate has been passing by me,” Cin Heung said with a hint of regret. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡD5VMgFQLP2 維尼

“Haha! You mean that playboy!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uylNLSLi9 維尼

“Yeah!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡVtRJTrsgRZ 維尼

“What’s your opinion of that guy?”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡdBumPshK9e 維尼

“Whatever! It’s all fate… Who cares!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87OIEG7fGb 維尼

“Oh? You really don’t care?”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡVzQS0zO1Jo 維尼

Manman leaned over to tickle her waist but Cin Heung retaliated by tickling Manman’s armpits. Relying on her martial arts foundation, Cin Heung blocked all of Manman’s attempts.8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5OS8qeWr7G 維尼

Manman complained, “That’s unfair!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡRjoqp6vxNw 維尼

Falling to the grass ground, the two continued with their exchange of attack and defense. In the end, Cin Heung finally gave in to Manman’s tickling and let herself loose as she laughed out loud. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9bHEln5mB 維尼

The laughter from the two women caught the attention of Tony. Seeing the two beauties play-fighting, Tony not only enjoyed watching them, he even cheered them on. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡt57reepIJj 維尼

Tired from playing around, the two finally lay on the grass and watched the starry night. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡkOpEdAg3Rf 維尼

“Tony, it’s all your fault!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2Bb8HJvYG 維尼

“What has it got to do with me?”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZzLZ3NUng 維尼

“You said I wouldn’t find a boyfriend!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡpyYtw3rgDc 維尼

Tony laughed out loud and said, “It’s fine! I have many friends coming on the wedding day. I’ll introduce them to you.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYdLweX8qI 維尼

“Hmph, I’m not that desperate!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡmP8mFwRNOD 維尼

Tony laid on the grass too and said, “I’m just matchmaking for my future wife’s good sister. I don’t do this for anyone.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LHx3YansG 維尼

“Cin Heung, why don’t you make do and just pick someone,” Manman chimed in. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡdo2GWv0wkD 維尼

“No! You two are ganging up on me!” Using Manman’s tone, Cin Heung continued, “That’s not fair! You two are bullying me!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡs6UeAKxrSc 維尼

Annoyed by what Cin Heung said, Manman yet again pounced on Cin Heung. 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrnW9gLGjU 維尼

Feeling exhausted even just looking at them, Tony asked, “Are all of you girls like this?” 8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡFODnfq0u9Q 維尼

Both the girls said in unison, “Yup! All of us!”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxMFY6ivw0 維尼

“Oh boy! I’ll be picking them up the day after tomorrow! I’m afraid there won’t be any peace in the house after that.”8964 copyright protection324ＰＥＮＡＮＡKNDFVKARmZ 維尼

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