Zhang Hongmei smiled again, feeling that the sadness of the children leaving had dissipated considerably.

"Auntie, you've prepared quite a lot."

"And another thing, I've prepared six sets of luggage, four thick sets and two thin sets. The furniture was all prepared beforehand. Liang Dan, let me tell you, this furniture is made of good materials. It was given to you by your uncle's family."

"Auntie, you're all ready. We, the woman's side, have no objections. We just don't know when the Civil Affairs Bureau opens for business?"

Liu Jingzhang leaned closer and said, "Hongmei, they're starting work today."

"Oh! The government starts work on the tenth of the lunar month?"

"Yes, some departments have less demanding work hours starting after the 15th."

"Comrade Liang Dan, shall we go get our marriage certificate tomorrow?"

Liang Dan is still confused. The pace is too fast. She originally just wanted to come and take a look, but two hours later they were discussing getting their marriage certificate tomorrow and getting married on the 16th.

Liu Jingzhang became a little anxious when he saw that Liang Dan didn't speak.

"Comrade Liang Dan, Liang Dan?"

"I need to go back and report to the commander."

"Isn't Zhang Hongmei right here?" Liu Jingzhang was really anxious.

"Liang Dan, shall we go for a walk?" Zhang Hongmei stood up with a smile, probably because the girl was frightened.

As the two stepped out of the living room, they saw Liu Jingzhang's father approaching.

"Hongmei? She's leaving already?"

"No, Uncle, please come in. My aunt and the others are in the living room."

The two walked a distance apart. "Liang Dan, if you don't want to, just say so. It's okay. Marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you have to be willing to do it. Don't let others influence you."

"Madam, I don't dislike their family, I especially like the eldest aunt, but I just feel it's all too fast."

"So what do you mean?"

Liang Dan shook her head in confusion. "I don't know either."

"So when do you think would be a good time?"

When I saw her, she shook her head; I didn't know either.

"Haha, we understand how you feel right now. I felt the same way back then. I was scared and unsure of myself."

Liang Dan felt that Zhang Hongmei was right; she was indeed afraid.

"I was just like you back then, confused and at a loss, always feeling that it was too early. But your boss was domineering and didn't give me any time, so I just went along with his wishes. But when the marriage certificate was finally issued, I felt at ease, and it wasn't as early as I had been."

This approach might not be suitable for you, after all, we've known each other for many years, but I think we feel similarly.

"Madam, why did you agree?"

“I couldn’t go against his wishes, and at the time I thought, he has a high social status, and I’m just an ordinary person, what am I afraid of? At worst, we can just get a divorce if we can’t live together.”

Liang Dan lowered his head and after a few minutes said, "Madam, let's get the marriage certificate tomorrow. Like you said, I'm just an ordinary person. What losses could I possibly suffer? The worst outcome is divorce. It's not a big deal."

"Liang Dan, have you thought this through?"

"Well, let's leave it at that. We are indeed not young anymore."

"Hehe, actually, you're the most timid of all of you. The others got married pretty quickly. How do you know it won't work if you don't try?"

"Yes, Madam, I understand. Let's go back. We'll get our marriage certificate tomorrow and hold the wedding banquet on the 16th."

"Okay, go ahead and give it a try. Look at them, aren't they all quite happy?"

"Yes, I understand."

The two returned to the living room, and Liang Dan looked at Liu Jingzhang and said, "I agree to get the marriage certificate tomorrow, and we'll get married on the 16th."

The family of three all smiled.

After Liu Jingzhang's father came in, the mother and daughter told him what had happened. Of course, the old man was happy. His son was already thirty-one; it would be a lie to say he wasn't anxious. Now that his son was finally going to have a wife, how could he not be happy?

Liu Jingzhang was overjoyed to receive a positive answer. "Liang Dan, don't worry, I will definitely treat you well."

Since everything had been agreed upon, none of the three stayed for dinner, as they had two children at home. Although someone could take care of them, this was a convenient excuse to refuse to be invited to stay.

Upon arriving home, the nanny told Zhang Hongmei, "Madam, there's a phone call for you. It's from Wang Xinyi."

"Okay, I understand." Why is he calling at this hour? Did Lu Xingsheng get pregnant?

I quickly sat down and dialed the number. Wang Zining answered the phone.

"Sister Hongmei, my sister-in-law gave birth to my little nephew. He's so handsome! My mom says he's even more handsome than me and Daniel."

"Ningning, where is your mother?"

"They all went to the hospital to deliver food."

"Okay, I understand. How are you doing? Last month I heard from your mother that your grades weren't very good."

"Sister, I've improved now, really, you can ask Mom."

"Okay, I believe you." The two chatted for another ten minutes or so before hanging up.

Seeing Lu Jing come over, she said, "Lu Xing has given birth, to a son."

"Hehe, that's great, they're all quite happy."

"Yes, everyone should be happy. Aunt Wang and Uncle Zhao must be very happy."

"Zhao Haozheng should be the happiest."

"That's right, he's a father now too."

"Lu Jing, why don't you get married?" Zhang Hongmei was genuinely curious, as Lu Jing was actually the most beautiful girl.

"I have a man I love. Although he sacrificed himself, he will always live in my heart. I will spend the rest of my life with him."

"sorry."

"What's there to apologize for? It's not exactly a secret, it's just that not many people know about it."

Zhang Hongmei ate with the two children and then checked Liu Qiang's homework.

She discussed her dowry with Lu Jing and Liang Dan, asking, "Lu Jing, do I still own any houses?"

"There are also six courtyard houses."

"Alright, transfer a property to Liang Dan's name tomorrow. Is there one near Liu Jingzhang's house?"

Lu Jing flipped through her notebook. "No, but all six sets are in particularly good locations."

"Okay, you two go out and take a look in a bit. Whichever one Liang Dan likes, give her that one."

"lady."

"No need to refuse. Look, I've already given them money for their weddings. This is what you deserve, especially you, who have been working hard for me all this time. Don't be polite with me."

"Yes, thank you, Madam."

"Lu Jing, is there anything else we need to prepare?"

Lu Jing shook her head, saying she really didn't know.

"Forget it. Let's just leave it like this. I don't think they'll complain. Oh, and give Liang Dan a thousand yuan. I'll go find some jewelry and clothes. You two go to the building and the Overseas Chinese Store and take a look. We need at least three outfits, right?"

"Alright, Madam, you're not going out this afternoon, are you?"

"I'm not going. You two go and get ready. And remember to buy candy. That's all I can think of."

"Okay. We'll head over there then and transfer the property title today."

"Okay, you don't need to rush, I'll stay home and not go out."