When he got home, Chen Cixiu saw the car at the door. He recognized it; it belonged to President Jiang and Ms. Liu Xian.

Why are my mother-in-law and father-in-law at my house?

My parents were also surprised that they were home today.

Hearing the laughter coming from inside, Chen Cixiu pushed open the door and went in.

"Dad, Mom."

Since they're both Mom and Dad, we call them both together.

"Xiao Xiu is back."

Ms. Liu Xian was as happy as if she had seen her own son.

"Mom and Dad, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Chen Cixiu inquired.

"Xiao Xiu, come sit down, we have something to discuss with you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Cixiu obediently sat down opposite them, as if he were about to face their interrogation.

"Cixiu, you and Yuyu have been married for so long, why haven't you thought about having a wedding yet?"

Jiang Zemin's words relieved Chen Cixiu; so that's what he was asking about.

Chen Cixiu and Jiang Yu's best friend said that all the necessary procedures must be followed.

So he made it clear.

"Dad, Mom, is this year not a good year?"

However, Chen Cixiu considered that his uncle had only passed away two months ago, and wondered if it would be inappropriate to bring it up now.

“Yes, Lao Jiang, this year is probably not a good year for weddings, after all…” Professor Chen agreed.

However, President Jiang and Ms. Liu Xian disagreed. President Jiang said, "Hey, my brother left happily. We just want the two of you to bring some joy to the family. My family agrees with this, so there's no such thing as this or that is inappropriate."

Ms. Liu patted her husband and said to Professor Chen, Professor Wu, and her son-in-law, “I read a sentence in ‘The Right Bank of the Ergun River’ that goes, ‘Where there is birth, there is death; where there is sorrow, there is joy; where there is a funeral, there is a wedding.’ The book describes it this way: on the day the clan chief dies, the shaman and the chief officiate at the chief’s funeral, and the tribe’s new couple gets married on the same day. So I think we should do the same. Besides, our family needs a happy occasion, and my aunt also hopes to see Yu Yu get married.”

Chen Cixiu lowered his head and thought for a moment, "Dad, Mom, I think we should respect Yu Yu's opinion on this matter. If possible, I would like to talk to her myself, is that alright?"

Ms. Liu Xian and Mr. Jiang exchanged a glance. They had originally intended to tell their daughter themselves, but they hadn't expected Chen Cixiu to ask them to do it.

They thought about it and agreed that this was for the best; this was how things should be between husband and wife, and any concealment would eventually lead to problems.

Professor Chen smiled and shook his head, saying self-deprecatingly, "Old Jiang, Liu Xian, I've taught for half my life, but in the end, my level of thinking is still inferior to yours. I reflect on this. I also really hope to see the two of you get married soon."

“Old Chen, this is not your problem. The fact that you and Professor Wu are considering our family is already very good for us. And Cixiu, when my older brother passed away, he was busy taking care of everything and never stopped.”

Jiang Zemin looked at Chen Cixiu with satisfaction, finally feeling completely at ease.

"Xiao Xiu, let me ask you, you said you want to go through the whole process with Yu Yu, doesn't that mean you still need to propose, get engaged, and then get married?"

Ms. Liu Xian seemed to have discovered something and quickly asked.

Upon hearing this, Chen Cixiu said, "Mom, actually, the proposal and engagement can be done at the same time. I originally planned to propose to Yuyu on New Year's Eve, but I didn't have a plan. After hearing what you said, I think I have a plan. But the premise is that I have to ask Yuyu what she thinks about this. If Yuyu is not willing, Mom and Dad, I hope you will not talk to Yuyu."

Ms. Liu sighed, “Xiao Xiu, your parents are urging you to get married. It’s just that after your uncle passed away, everyone in the family knew that what he wanted to see most was the day Yu Yu got married. You have no idea how happy your uncle was when we took Yu Yu and your marriage certificate to show him.”

As she spoke, Ms. Liu Xian shed tears.

Professor Wu couldn't stop his tears either; he cried as he listened.

Chen Cixiu watched the two men comforting their respective wives, his head bowed.

"Yes, Mom, I will talk to Yu Yu about it, but I really don't want to put pressure on her. However, I promise that if she agrees, I will tell you as soon as possible. After all, you should be there too. We hope that our family can participate in every step we take."

Professor Wu wiped away her tears, but was still sobbing. She said to Ms. Liu Xian, "Sister Xian, don't worry, Xiao Xiu will definitely do his best. Even if he can't do it, I will help. I really like Yu Yu."

Upon hearing this, Ms. Liu wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and said, "Xiao Xiu, Mom believes you can do it."

Chen Cixiu gave them a reassuring look.