Chapter 62 Acting Like a Scoundrel

Zhang Xiuying could no longer hide the smile on her lips.

Judging from Comrade Shen's posture, he has clearly taken a liking to his daughter!

Sure enough, her daughter is just that outstanding! She's more than a match for this battalion commander!

Moreover, no one knows a daughter better than her mother, and she could tell that her daughter had long harbored feelings for Comrade Shen.

With that thought in mind, Zhang Xiuying immediately made up her mind!

She looked at Liu Shouren: "Old man, do you object to this marriage?"

Liu Shouren rubbed his hands excitedly: "How could I object to such a talented person as Comrade Shen! You make the decision, old woman!"

“Alright!” Zhang Xiuying nodded, cleared her throat, and said solemnly, “Originally, our Liu family respected the child’s choice. But now, it’s my fault for failing to raise my daughter properly, causing her to act like a hooligan towards Comrade Shen. As her mother, I must take full responsibility for her! I agree to this marriage on her behalf!”

"Great!" Xu Zhigang immediately volunteered, "Auntie, I'll be the matchmaker for them today!"

"Great! Now we have a matchmaker!"

"Then we definitely need an extra meal at noon today!" Shen Hongmei exclaimed excitedly. "I'm going to buy some meat!"

"Meat alone won't do!" Zhang Xiuying pulled a wad of cash from her pocket and shoved it at him. "Buy chicken, duck, and fish! This is a joyous occasion for our family! We can't neglect such a good son-in-law! Go now!"

"Alright!" Shen Hongmei pulled Liu Xiangyang along and went out to shop with great joy.

Inside the house, Liu Shouren excitedly pulled Shen Yi aside and began to ask her in detail about the family's situation.

With the marriage arranged, important matters such as the wedding ceremony and the bride's relocation to the military need to be discussed carefully.

Everything is moving in the best possible direction!

Liu Zhixia hid in the kitchen, but her mind was in complete turmoil.

She had just put the stir-fried pickled vegetables into a bowl when a basin of water was poured into the pot; Shen Yi had followed her in.

"Are you angry?" His voice carried a hint of probing and caution.

Liu Zhixia shook her head, turned around, and looked at him seriously: "I just don't understand what you're thinking?"

Shen Yi's cheeks flushed slightly, but his eyes were unwavering: "I've said it before, I want to be in a relationship with you. Comrade Liu Zhixia, I'm serious."

Looking at his open and sincere appearance, Liu Zhixia's heart felt as if it had been hit hard by something, causing ripples to spread.

"And what about you?" Shen Yi took a step forward, looking directly into her eyes, his voice gentle yet unyielding, "Do you like me?"

This question, like a bolt of lightning, shattered all her pretense.

After being reborn, will I really be able to meet such an outstanding person and entrust my life to them again?

Her nose tingled, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

Shen Yi panicked instantly.

"What's wrong? Was I too abrupt?" he explained hastily. "I admit that going directly to propose marriage wasn't very thoughtful, but I assure you, I'm absolutely serious about this! I'm not taking marriage lightly!"

He looked into her eyes and solemnly promised, word by word:

"I will never have an affair with another woman, and I will never wrong or bully you for anyone!"

Seeing his helpless yet incredibly sincere expression, Liu Zhixia couldn't help but burst into laughter through her tears.

“Okay,” she nodded, but her tears flowed even more fiercely, “I believe you.”

The man before her was someone she could entrust her life to.

She could no longer control herself and suddenly threw herself into his arms, the two of them embracing tightly.

Outside the window, Zhang Xiuying hid in the corner, watching the two people embracing inside, and quietly wiped away a tear of relief.

"Grandma! Auntie is being indecent again!"

Da Bao's childish voice rang out from the kitchen doorway.

Zhang Xiuying was laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight from a short distance away, so she quickly ran over and took her beloved grandson away.

In the kitchen, Liu Zhixia and Shen Yi were struck dumb, and they separated abruptly, their faces as red as boiled shrimp.

"What...what dish do you want to make? I'll help you!" Shen Yi coughed awkwardly, trying to make conversation.

“Okay,” Liu Zhixia said, looking down and not daring to look at him. “Wash the pot first!”

In this wonderful atmosphere, the two of them got busy together.

Soon, a large table of sumptuous dishes was laid out on the table.

Xu Zhigang stared wide-eyed at the table full of delicious food, unsure of where to begin.

Liu Zhixia naturally picked up a large piece of twice-cooked pork and put it into Chen Yi's bowl.

"Try it, I'm just about to make some of this for you to take back and eat."

"Great!" Shen Yi picked up a piece of meat, put it in his mouth, and his eyes lit up instantly. "The meat slices are crispy and fragrant, the pickled vegetables cut through the greasiness, it's so crunchy and delicious, it goes perfectly with rice!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhigang quickly picked up a piece as well, and after tasting it, he immediately gave it a thumbs up.

"Now I understand!" he exclaimed between bites. "No wonder Old Shen dragged me out of bed before dawn to go to the city to buy betrothal gifts! A girl as beautiful, skilled, gentle, and kind as Comrade Liu—if we had waited any longer, she would have been snatched away by someone else!"

"So much food and you still can't shut up?" Shen Yi glared at his mischievous friend.

"I'm telling the truth!" Xu Zhigang cried out, "Since you're on leave now, I think we should strike while the iron is hot and set a date! It'll be hard for you to see each other again later!"

These words reminded Zhang Xiuying, and she looked at Shen Yi: "Yes, son-in-law, what are your plans for this marriage?"

Shen Yi put down his chopsticks, looked at the two elders, and his expression was extremely serious:

“I think the day after tomorrow would be a good day. Let’s get our marriage certificate first. I’ll ask Zhixia to stay at her parents’ house for a while, and I’ll come back to pick her up after I get the military dependent’s quota. What do you two think?”

Zhang Xiuying listened, but did not respond immediately.

I feel uneasy about doing this so hastily.

Shen Hongmei spoke up directly: "Isn't this too hasty? Shouldn't we set a date first before holding the banquet? Besides, what kind of married woman still lives at her parents' house? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Shen Yi quickly explained, "Sister-in-law, I know this date is a bit rushed. But our vacation time is limited, and we need a marriage certificate to apply for military dependents back home."

"Oh right!" Xu Zhigang slapped his forehead. "How could I have forgotten about that!"

"Okay, we'll do it your way."

While everyone was still hesitating, Liu Zhixia made the decision directly.

"Little sister!" Shen Hongmei tugged at her nervously, "Don't you want to discuss it further?"

“Sister-in-law, don’t worry.” Liu Zhixia looked at Shen Yi with a firm gaze. “I believe in him. Besides, this is the best arrangement at the moment. It just so happens that applying to accompany him to the military takes time, and I can stay at home and take care of business matters.”

When business was mentioned, the whole family suddenly remembered the big order with the timber mill!

If Liu Zhixia leaves with the army, how will this business continue?

Shen Hongmei immediately changed her tune, nodding repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes! It's great to let my little sister stay at home a little longer! It's really great!"