Zhang Xingguo thought to himself, "You can wait, but I'm afraid my son will get impatient. Needless to say, the kid is practically on edge."

"It won't make a difference if we wait a few more months. Besides, we still have a few months to prepare."

"What can I do? Shouyi can't do anything in his current capacity."

“That’s how it is here, but Hongmei has to go back to Liujiatun.”

“They went there three years ago.”

“How can that be the same? Both of us will go this time. As a member of the groom’s family, I have to be there.”

"Hehe, you're from the husband's family, and I'm from the wife's family."

"Yes. That's why I discussed this with you. Let's not wait until the end of the year, because we'll all be busy then and won't have the time."

Also, it was so cold back then, the bride suffered a lot too.

"Heh, what did Shouyi tell you? Did he send you, a clumsy and tongue-tied fellow, to plead your case?"

"No, I'm just worried about my son. Shouyi is already twenty-eight. I'm anxious."

"What's the use of us rushing? This is ultimately Hongmei's decision." Gu Chuanming also considered Zhang Shouyi's age. Besides, he himself had never been married. But even just imagining it, he could tell how anxious the man was.

"That's why I first tried to persuade you, so that we, father and son, could work together to talk to Hongmei."

"We'll see how things go. I'm just as anxious as you are, but that girl is very stubborn and hard to persuade."

"Let's try to persuade her together, she's soft-hearted."

"Alright, go ahead and say it, I'll add my own words."

Zhang Xingguo was overjoyed. As long as the old man didn't object, there was still hope.

"By the way, what was that kid from the Liu family doing here the other day?"

"It's nothing, I just came to ask about Hongmei."

"Hehe, so that's why you're in such a hurry. You're afraid my granddaughter will run away, huh?"

"How could that be? I have absolute faith in Hongmei. If that girl didn't have any feelings for Shouyi, she would never have agreed to the marriage. She has absolutely no feelings for the Liu family boy."

"I don't think much of that kid either. I think Song Zigan is much better."

"Yes, that child is quite good, but he's still not as good as Shouyi."

Old man, why don't you have high hopes for Shouyi?

"Because he's too busy, he'll definitely neglect his family in the future, which will make Hongmei very tired."

"But what about us, father and son?"

“You and I are both roughnecks, what can you take care of? Don’t look down on me just because I’ve never been married, I’ve seen a lot. The men are busy outside, and those military wives have to take care of everything. It’s too hard. Although Shouyi isn’t a soldier, his job is even busier than a soldier’s.”

The biggest problem is that they can't give my granddaughter a decent wedding.

Zhang Xingguo was now at a loss for words and really didn't know how to defend himself.

"Mr. Gu, I'm leaving everything to you. My son and I will take care of Hongmei. As her father-in-law, this is all I can do."

"Alright, we'll talk about it after we see Hongmei. If she really doesn't want to be righteous anymore, I won't stop her."

"Hehe, that won't happen. I'm confident just because this girl has been coming back without stopping."

"I hope so. If that really happens, the first thing I'll do is despise Shouyi. He can't even handle his own wife, what a loser."

"Hehe." Zhang Xingguo didn't know how to respond.

In his eyes, his son was the most outstanding person in the world. Besides, given his son's background, how could he possibly let go? He truly hadn't worried about that at all.

The two drivers in front, listening to the words of the two high-ranking leaders, both felt that good things were about to happen. Their leaders' performance over the past three years, under Elder Gu's supervision, was absolutely flawless.

"Old Gu, let's go back to Liujiatun. The old commander will definitely not let Shouyi get through easily."

"That old woman is such a troublemaker."

Zhang Xingguo curled his lip, thinking to himself, "You're just saying that here. You'd never dare to do that in front of someone."

"Xingguo, I think we should let them consummate their marriage first, and then go back to Liujiatun."

"Yes, that's what I really think too. The deed is done, even if the old chief wants to find fault, he can't. Besides, it's obvious that the Liu family boy hasn't given up. He's her great-grandson. We can't afford to cause any more trouble."

Gu Chuanming fell silent. If Hongmei truly liked the Liu family's son, that would be one thing, but it was obvious his granddaughter didn't reciprocate. Zhang Xingguo was right; they shouldn't cause any unnecessary trouble.

Having made up my mind, I started thinking about how to tell Hongmei.

"Xingguo, what are you going to tell Hongmei?"

"Mr. Gu, I just want to get straight to the point. Let's talk about our health—well, not to mention we're both in such good health—and let's just say that Shouyi is getting old and we want to have a grandson. What do you think of that?"

"Wouldn't that be too abrupt?"

"But that girl is so clever. If you try to say something indirectly, she might lead you astray."

Gu Chuanming nodded, agreeing. "Okay, I'll cooperate with you then."

While the two were in the car plotting how to get Zhang Hongmei to agree to an early wedding night, the other two were resting on the deck.

"Brother Zhang, is there anything wrong with your eyesight?"

Zhang Shouyi shook his head. "My eyesight is perfectly fine. I'm just wearing eyeglasses to protect my eyes."

"Oh! Won't it be uncomfortable to wear it?"

"I'm used to it. I've been wearing it for several years now."

“Brother Zhang, I’m going back to visit my grandpa and dad for a few days. I’d like to stay in Liujiatun for a while. I’ve been away from home for several years now, and I miss home.”

"Okay, I'll go back with you and stay for a few days."

"No, I want to stay for a few months."

"Wife, how can you bear to abandon me? We've been separated for years."

Zhang Hongmei was speechless. Was this the same Zhang Shouyi she knew with that resentful face? It was too horrifying.

"But I'll be staying in the capital for a long time from now on, and I'll only have the chance to go back to Liujiatun once or twice a year."

"Honey, I don't object to you going back to live here, and I even support you. But could you take me with you? I'll come with you. From now on, I won't allow you to leave me for more than a month at a time."

"Then I'll go live in Liujiatun for a month, that's my home, okay?"

"But you can't go and stay for a month now. You have to make up for the three years I've missed you."

Zhang Hongmei rolled her eyes at Zhang Shouyi and decided to ignore him. Was it really okay to be so shameless?

"Wife, please don't ignore me. You have no idea how I've gotten through these 1,065 days since you left."

I'm not trying to brag to you, nor am I trying to express my feelings. I just want you to know how much I miss you.

"I'm afraid you might be in danger on your journey." Zhang Shouyi sighed deeply as he said this.