Chapter 204 Engagement

When Gu Siyan came to pick her up for dinner that evening, Jinran asked him, trying to get her to cooperate, "Are you nervous? Do your legs look like noodles?"

Gu Siyan said shamelessly, "How could I be so pathetic? I'm perfectly calm."

Then Shen's father held a grudge.

Jinran chuckled to herself, having dug another hole, and asked with a smile, "Yanyan, what do you think of people who are nervous when meeting their parents for the first time?"

Gu Siyan said naively, "Besides being unambitious, it's also a lack of self-confidence. I'm very confident!"

Jinran thought she was such a thoughtful girlfriend, digging two traps for her boyfriend to jump into at will.

When the two families finally met, the atmosphere was incredibly lively. Gu Siyan's older brother and sister-in-law were all there. The eldest and second sisters-in-law didn't say a word, only smiled, probably afraid that Gu Siyan might directly confront them and make things awkward. So they quietly ate their meals.

Grandma Gu smiled and said, "Our family really likes Nini. We were thinking of getting both children engaged, but they're not old enough yet, so let's get them engaged first. The dowry we offer is the same as for the eldest and second children, it's one in a thousand. We'll let Yan Yan pay the rest herself. What do you think, in-laws?"

Wang Cuifen smiled and said, "You two are so kind. What else is there to say? We'll do whatever you say."

The matter was settled, and the date was set for April, with the plan to have two tables set up so that relatives could get to know each other.

Jinran thought it was a good idea, since Grandpa Shen and Grandma Shen could come too.

After the meal, Brother Gu and Brother Gu saw the Gu family off, while Gu Siyan escorted Jinran and the others home.

After Jinran arrived home, she waved goodbye to Gu Siyan without looking back, "Goodbye, fiancé!"

Gu Siyan grinned broadly.

Mr. Shen couldn't bear to watch, so he closed the door, deciding to avoid seeing it altogether.

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During this time, Shen's father was busy with the renovation, so Wang Cuifen followed Jinran to learn how to make braised food, including the cooking time and ingredients. It's not something that can be learned in a short time.

This was a boon for Shen's father and Gu Siyan. Every night, the two of them would get together, eat the experimental product, and have a couple of drinks. Their relationship visibly improved.

Jinran asked in confusion, "Don't you ever get tired of eating this?"

They both said in unison, "No!"

Father Shen said with a smug look on his face, "I could never get enough of this kind of life. I'd get tired of it. It's all roasted meat. How can you get tired of eating meat?"

Okay, whatever you say goes.

Wang Cuifen has fully mastered the techniques and ingredients, and her skills are comparable to Jinran's. She also makes excellent fried chicken.

That day, Jinran and her mother were chatting in the yard when Jinran casually asked, "Haven't we heard anything from Shen Qing and Shen Yanhong?"

"No, there's no news from your uncle and aunt either. After what happened with Shen Yanhong, they went to Yangcheng to live with Shen Qing. Your grandparents didn't say anything, but they sighed occasionally. How could they not worry about her? She was their child after all. But they haven't sent a single letter, and Shen Yanhong seems to have vanished. The villagers say maybe she was possessed by a wandering ghost and died outside. Anyway, there are all sorts of rumors, and gradually no one mentioned it anymore. If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about it."

Jinran said worriedly, "Let's bring my grandparents here. If they stay in the village, they'll think about my uncle's house every day and get upset. They need to come out and change their mood. By the way, Gu Siyan's mother said she's going to arrange a medical check-up for them. When my grandparents come, you can go for a check-up together. That way, I'll feel more at ease."

The older generation believed that if you're not sick or injured, you shouldn't go to the hospital. Wang Cuifen refused, but Jinran wouldn't listen and insisted.

Although we gave seawater to our family members, we still need to be careful.

When the topic of picking up grandparents came up again, Wang Cuifen said, "Your father's side is almost done, just the finishing touches. Once it's all done, have him make a trip, and also have your brothers come over. You're getting engaged soon, time really flies!"

Jinran smiled and said, "Yes, but life is getting better and better."

Then Wang Cuifen smiled too.