THE CHARM OF THE VILLAGE GIRL
(FEGG) ~ Scattered Friendly Photos

This morning, Shanghai media was shocked by a news report showing a photo of one of the nephews of the Ma family who was chatting affectionately with a mysterious girl. The news even became the main topic in almost all magazines and news reports, which makes many people very curious about the figure of a mysterious girl who has managed to hook one of the relatives of the most famous family in Shanghai.

"Woaaahhh, that's amazing. This is very great news. Cool!" nania's voice was very strong. Her eyeballs almost jumped out so happy she read the news that her brother and Fedo became the hottest news on one of the gossip accounts that followed her.

"Oh my goodness, Nania. You can't just scream that loud. Look, your father choked in shock at your screams!" reprimand Nita while patting her husband's softly coughing on the back.

"Jeez, I'm sorry, Mom. I forgot that Dad was drinking tea here" Nania said quickly. After that she rushed over to her father then helped stroke his chest gently. "Dad, sorry. I was too happy to read the news on my phone, so I shouted. I'm sorry, Dad. I really didn't do it on purpose."

Luyan's face flushed slightly as she nodded her head. Still with a small cough, he rubbed the top of his daughter's head which was now staring at him with regretful eyes. It was funny, and Luyan really liked to see Nania who was like this. Very sweet.

"What news are you reading that makes you scream so loud, hm?" asked Luyan curiously.

"This, Dad. I just read the news on one of the gossip accounts that Kak Luri and Kak Fedo broke into the ranks of the hottest news today. Even photos of those who were having a friendly conversation were now displayed everywhere. Everyone is so curious about Luri, Dad. They called Kak Luri a mysterious girl who is extremely beautiful" Nania replied enthusiastically.

"So your brother's on the news?" peeking Nita and Luyan together.

Nania nodded. After that he took his phone and then showed the photo he meant to his father and also his mother. "Look at this Mom, Dad. Kak Luri is really very pretty in this photo. It was only fitting that she was trending everywhere, her beauty completely captivated everyone's eyes."

There was no response from Luyan and Nita so looking with their own eyes that what they were worried about started to surface. The proximity of Luri and Fedo is the hottest news in the country, and that means there are many eyes that will start to find out about the background of their lives. Honestly, no matter how strong the influence of the Fedo family, it still could not make Luyan and Nita calm down completely. They were really very afraid that this news could make Luri experience pressure on her own. Especially if the identity of their daughter is revealed out. It can be ascertained that people will immediately ridicule Luri who is actually just an ordinary village girl.

"Em Dad, Mom, what are you doing? Not happy to see Kak Luri in the news?" nania asked astonished to see her parents who just kept silent did not talk.

"Nania, can you please call your sister here? Tell her that I want to talk," said Nita immediately responded that her husband needed to have a serious conversation with Luri.

"All right, Mom."

While continuing to guess what really happened, Nania walked quickly to the brother's room. He did not knock on the door directly into the room and then approached his brother who was cleaning his clothes.

"Sister, get down quickly. Dad seemed to be very angry after seeing your picture and Fedo's sister plastered on social media. Hurry up, I want to talk to you" said Nania.

Luri sighed. He could have guessed that this would happen. While continuing to try to be calm, Luri invites Nania to go out to meet their parents. Honestly, Luri was actually also very surprised to know that her photo with Fedo was plastered on many news accounts. Even though last night they had tried as carefully as possible to avoid the eyes of the camera. But what to say, it seems like the news hunters are much smarter than they think.

"Nania, you go to your room first. There are important things that Father and Mother want to discuss with your sister," Luyan said firmly as soon as her two daughters appeared.

Nania nodded then rushed into her room. He knows enough that his age is still not appropriate to participate in adult speech.

"Luri, have you read the news today?" asked Luyan without wasting any time. His mind became unsettled after seeing the photo shown by his youngest daughter earlier.

"Already, Father," replied Luri. "Dad, if you have something to tell me, just say it. It's my fault, I'm ready to do whatever you say. Including to no longer be in contact with Fedo. I do like him. But if it comes at the expense of my father and mother, then I prefer not to continue this relationship. I know Father and Mother were disappointed after learning of the news, but it was all against my will. Last night, Fedo and I tried everything we could to avoid arousing suspicion from journalists. And I really didn't expect this morning that the media would be uploading photos of us both. Really!"

Luyan and Nita are shocked at the words of Luri who is willing to stay away from Fedo to keep their feelings. Really, it's beyond what they think. They thought Luri was going to explain why the photos could be spread to the media. Who would have guessed that this girl preferred to attach importance to the feelings of others rather than her own feelings.

"Darling, Dad called you not for that purpose. It's true that we were very worried about you after seeing the photos on Nania's phone. But we're not asking you to leave Fedo. It's not like that" Nita said with a small smile.

"Your mother's right, Luri. I called you here because I wanted to see if you were okay with this news or not. I'm afraid you'd be uncomfortable if someone recognized you. I don't want to see you feeling sad and overwhelmed, son. You know that, right?" luyan then stroked the top of her daughter's head lovingly.

"So Mom and Dad aren't angry?" luri asked in shock as soon as she saw her parents' response was not what she thought.

"Gosh, baby. Why are we angry, hm. Look, Dad and Mom have already approved of your relationship with Fedo. So we might get angry just because we see your photos spread across many news media. We are worried about you, not angry with you" replied Nita.

Luri immediately breathed a sigh of relief after knowing the truth. Though earlier Luri was very ready to accept the bitter decision even so Nania said that the father wanted to talk to her. Really, Luri is really relieved now.

"Oh yes, Luri. Does Fedo already know about this news?" asked Luyan curiously.

"Already, Dad. From him I also found out that there are journalists who apparently managed to capture our photos and then upload them to one of the gossip account sites. I'm actually scared, but Fedo said everything's gonna be okay. I see," Luri replied honestly saying everything.

"Hmmm, it seems like the child needs to be taught a little lesson so as not to be careless anymore. Now try to call Fedo and ask him to come here. They haven't left for Japan, have they, son?"

"It still doesn't seem, Dad. Fedo said he and his family were getting ready. About an hour or two from him calling they're just coming back to Japan."

"Yes, you've called him now. Tell him that you're very angry about the news. Yea?"

"Good, Dad!"

With a feeling so relieved Luri pampered to return to her room. After that he immediately contacted Fedo and asked him to stop for a while before returning to Japan. Not to forget, Luri also conveyed what her father said, which made Fedo very panicked and said he would immediately come home with his family.

God, I feel like I just got out of a big rock. It is a great relief, Luri said in her heart.

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