Death Flute
Matchmaking

While Fei Yu was at odds with Meng Huan, A Ming and Ouwyang Ping also seemed to not talk to each other.

A Ming shunned Ouwyang Ping because he did not want to talk to the girl he thought had taken Sen Khang from him. He always looked at Ouwyang Ping with anger when he was sure no one saw him. He was angry that Ouwyang Ping had everything he wanted in this life; a great father and mother, a illustrious family, a good upbringing from childhood, a family warmth he did not get, and now Sen Khang—his adored young man. He hated Ouwyang Ping without knowing that the girl actually had her own pain.

A Ming's hatred was certainly felt by Ouwyang Ping—although he himself did not know why A Ming hated him. Because she is a girl who does not like to look for trouble, she also does not want to extend business. If A Ming did not want to talk to him, he would also stay away.

This hatred was also realized by Sung Cen.

“A Ming, I noticed you don't like Ping-er. Did he say something that hurt you?” ask Sung Cen.

“No, Father.”

“Then why?”

“It's okay.”

Sung Cen did not manage to extract a statement from his daughter. He then tried to talk to Ouwyang Ping. But Ouwyang Ping also did not say anything to him.

One night, Ouwyang Ping and Sen Khang were sitting in the back garden and having a light conversation. Ouwyang Ping plucked his harp slowly while they spoke.

Their conversation was not heard because it was too slow, but their togetherness was seen by A Ming who was passing there. Anger was burning in his heart that he had to clench his fists tightly to prevent himself from shouting.

“Nona Ming, what are you doing?”

A Ming was startled and looked over quickly. He saw Meng Huan was there.

“Mr Chi, I...”.

Meng Huan looked into the garden and saw the two lovebirds. He looked at A Ming and understood. He sighs.

“The formula is so,” his murmur.

A Ming blushed. He turned around to leave, but Meng Huan grabbed his hand. He was so shocked.

“Mr Chi?”

“Actually we are fateful,” said Meng Huan without looking at A Ming. His hand was still blocking A Ming's hand while his eyes glared far away.

A Ming was stunned. Meng Huan's face looked so lonely and sad. Suddenly his heart felt pity.

“I heard your life story and actually not much different from my own life,” began Meng Huan. He let go of the check and stepped away. A Ming subconsciously followed him.

“Since childhood, I was raised by this family because my own parents were killed. I grew up together with Sen Khang, Chien Wan, and Ting Ting. Since I was a kid I liked Ting Ting. But my love is unrequited because Ting Ting loves Chien Wan. Chien Wan did reject him, but he still expected that person. Ting Ting never cared about me. And I have to hold back my feelings and continue to stay with her and treat her like my own sister,” Meng Huan said softly.

A Ming was stunned.

“Looking at you like that reminds me of myself. That was how I looked when I saw Ting and Chien Wan together. Often have to clench fists tightly, because if not so can-can I scream.”

A Ming's tears were flooded. Meng Huan completely understood it! Meng Huan suffered the same pain as herself. Fate with!

Meng Huan looked at him and looked at the girl deeply.

“We are the same, A Ming.”

Unknowingly, the two of them clasped their hands tightly and firmly. Feelings of fate that foster mutual understanding between the two of them, which will foster other feelings in them.

***

It has been almost two weeks that the group lived in Wisma Bambu. During that time, Master and Madam Luo had talked a lot with her sister and sister-in-law. One of the main topics is Sen Khang and Ouwyang Ping.

Apparently the four of them had been observing the two young people seriously and were considering an arranged marriage between them. Master Luo had indeed always considered the close blood relationship between them. But he supports this matchmaking plan because Ouwyang Ping is not his sister's biological child. So if the girl is paired with Sen Khang, of course it is okay because there is no relationship between them.

They have not decided to talk it out with the two youngsters as the plan is still raw.

“Do you think Sen Khang and Ping-er will agree?” sui She asked worriedly.

“Sen Khang has definitely agreed,” said Mr Luo. “He never said anything, yet I can see his admiration on Ping-er.”

“But, my husband, didn't Sen Khang say he would get married if he had found his true love?” mrs Luo replied with a worried tone.

“Indeed,” nod Mr. Luo. Then he sighed. “Basic children today! I never understood their thoughts. Always contrary to the thought of parents!”

“Not really, Brother. I tend to agree with such thoughts. Marriage should be based on true love,” between Sui She softly.

“Marriage without love obviously causes suffering,” said Ouwyang Kuan while stunned. “I've proven it myself. My only happiness was when Ping-er was born.”

Sui She grabbed her husband's hand and grasped it tightly.

Master and Madam Luo watched them in shock. Then they switched the conversation.

“So how about this plan?” ask Mr. Luo.

“However we should talk about it first with my father-in-law,” Sui She said.

Therefore, they called Sen Khang alone to Mr. Luo's study.

Sen Khang was surprised that he was called alone and had to face the four people he respected. He was surprised to hear them call him. It turned out that they were about to match him with Ouwyang Ping!

That is what he so desperately wanted! There is nothing more she wants than to marry the girl she loves— in this case of course Ouwyang Ping. But he did not want to be selfish and immediately agreed without asking first to Ouwyang Ping.

“Have you guys talked about it with Ping-er?” tanyakanya.

“Not yet,” replied Mr Luo. “We want to know first how you think about this.”

Sen Khang sighed.

Ouwyang Kuan looked at it anxiously. “Sen Khang, we won't force if you don't like Ping-er.”

Sen Khang laughed. Don't like Ping-er? Instead, he loved the girl very much! How could he possibly reject something that he had been waiting for?

“Sen Khang?”

“The problem is not me.” Finally Sen Khang felt he had to unlock the secret of his own heart before his parents and Ouwyang Ping's parents. “It wasn't me who should be asked if I agreed to this matchmaking, but rather Ping-er. I definitely agree.”

Four pairs of eyes wide open listening to the honesty of Sen Khang.

“You.... You love Ping-er?” ask Sui She.

“With all my heart,” replied Sen Khang firmly.

The four people looked happily. They felt relieved to hear it as well as moved. Especially Mr and Mrs Luo. They asked if in Sen Khang's heart there was someone and their son replied that he would tell them when the time came. Apparently now it was then.

“Then we have to prepare everything!” Ouwyang Kuan said excitedly. He was very fond of the young man and very much wished his daughter could find happiness on the side of a young man like Sen Khang.

They started talking at the same time, planning this.

“Shortly, Everything!”

Instantly they stopped talking.

“From my own side there is no problem, but what about Ping-er?” ask Sen Khang.

“What's with Ping-er?” sambar Ouwyang Kuan's.

Sen Khang sighed. “Today I liked it. All this time my love was clapping one hand. He has not been able to erase the past memories from his heart.”

Instantly the atmosphere became silent. They all fell silent in a bad way. Their gazes all fell on Sen Khang who was sitting quietly.

“You mean... she still loves..?” Madam Luo was not even up to the heart to mention Chien Wan's name.

“She didn't admit it, but yes. That is how it is.”

“This can't be left!” Ouwyang Kuan stood up. “Chien Wan his biological brother! I have to tell her something!”

“Kakak Kuan!” Sui She withdrew her husband's hand, holding back her steps. “Don't say anything! Poor Ping-er!”

“He will suffer more if he continues to indulge such forbidden feelings!”

“But he's innocent! It's all our fault!”

Ouwyang Kuan shook his head. “It's been two years, Sui She! Two years he did! It must be stopped!”

“Can Uncle stop feeling love?”

Sen Khang's words stopped Ouwyang Kuan's movements, making his legs limp and he sat back in his chair.

Sen Khang sighed. “I don't want to cause trouble for Ping-er by saying all this. All I want is for you not to press him.”

“Then how...?” ask Madam Luo.

“Let me try in my own way. I will try to win her trust. Maybe someday he can leave behind his past memories and accept me with a fresh start. I didn't want him to accept me just because he felt he had to be filial to you. He will suffer and I do not want that,” Sen Khang explained at length.

Master Luo looked at her son proudly. It was unexpected that his son had a soul of this magnitude. He nodded and patted his son on the shoulder. “Alright if it's your will.”

“But...”.

Ouwyang Kuan's rebuttal was addressed by Mr Luo, “We must accept Sen Khang's decision.”

“But I don't want Sen Khang to sacrifice this much!” the Ouwyang Kuan.

“This is not a sacrifice, Uncle.” Sen Khang smiled.

There was nothing more Ouwyang Kuan could say.