Huang Jianjun hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to answer whether he had eaten or not. However, considering that Mu Shengnan had arrived so early, he guessed she hadn't had breakfast yet.
"We haven't eaten yet, how about we order something first? What would you like to eat? It's on me!"
Mu Shengnan originally planned to order for herself, but seeing how enthusiastic Huang Jianjun was, she went along with him: "I'll just have a bowl of shredded pork noodles."
The portion was large, and although it contained meat, no meat coupons were needed. Mu Shengnan felt this should be within Huang Jianjun's budget.
After all, Mu Shengnan had already inquired and found out that Huang Jianjun's family was of modest means, and his monthly salary was only a dozen or twenty yuan, which was probably not enough to make ends meet.
Her parents also told her not to look down on others because of their poor circumstances, since the Huang family members are all of good character and good people are all that matters.
Mu Shengnan, who believed she had seen through the truth, never considered this.
Is it possible that Huang Jianjun's circumstances are already better than most people's?
After all, not every family has a mother as 'generous' as Mu's mother.
However, compared to the Mu family, who had been pampered since childhood, the Huang family could indeed be described as a 'poor' family.
Huang Jianjun had no idea that Mu Shengnan was trying to save him money; he thought she simply liked eating noodles.
Mu Shengnan was not usually very talkative, and she originally thought that Huang Jianjun would be a talkative person.
But until they finished breakfast, Huang Jianjun didn't say a word, except for stealing glances at her a few times, his ears and neck turning red.
Huang Qinqin and Chen Zhaodi were extremely anxious watching Huang Jianjun's behavior. They thought there would be some excitement to watch, but after so long, Huang Jianjun hadn't said a word!
Chen Zhaodi muttered, "Your second brother, who's usually so talkative, is acting like he's mute today?"
"Daughter, is it possible that your second brother's matchmaking attempt has fallen through?"
Huang Qinqin observed for a moment and found that although they were silent, the atmosphere was still quite good.
Moreover, Mu Shengnan seemed to like Huang Jianjun quite a bit: "It shouldn't be Huang. I think Miss Mu likes Second Brother quite a bit."
"Mom, they spoke!"
Mu Shengnan waited and waited, but Huang Jianjun still didn't speak. Helpless, she had no choice but to take the initiative to start a conversation.
"Do you know I'm three years older than you? Also, I want to have a child who takes my surname. Are you really not worried about that?"
When Huang Jianjun heard Mu Shengnan's words, his first thought was that Mu Shengnan didn't like him! So he planned to subtly persuade him to give up, which scared him so much that his face turned pale.
"I...I know! Although I'm younger, I'm mature! Do you mind that I'm younger than you?"
"Many elders are older women than men. There's a saying that a woman three years older than her husband is auspicious, but actually, a three-year age difference doesn't make much of a difference."
"I..."
Seeing his flustered state, Mu Shengnan knew he had misunderstood, so she interrupted, "What I mean is, if you don't mind, we can get to know each other."
Well, with just one sentence, she made Huang Jianjun blush again.
It's clear that Huang Jianjun also has feelings for her, but blushing and remaining silent all the time doesn't seem quite right.
Huang Jianjun gulped down two glasses of water before feeling a little better. The thought of misunderstanding Mu Shengnan made him want to disappear into the ground.
However, his performance today was bad enough, and he can't continue like this: "I don't mind!"
"After we get married, our first child, regardless of gender, will take your surname. If you wish, our first son can also take your surname."
Seeing that she could finally communicate normally with Huang Jianjun, Mu Shengnan breathed a sigh of relief: "Then would you mind moving out after the wedding?"
"Of course, I won't live with my parents. As you know, my parents plan to give me a house as part of my dowry. If I want to move out after the wedding, would you be willing?"
Mu Shengnan didn't not want to live with her in-laws, but she knew that housing was still very tight for most people.
She didn't want to compromise herself when she had the ability to do so.
Huang Jianjun clearly hadn't thought about this question, but based on his understanding of his parents, they certainly wouldn't care.
"I'm fine with anything, as long as you don't think I'm unambitious. But my older brother just got his apartment, so our family now has two apartments. If you don't mind, we can take turns staying here."
Mu Shengnan nodded and continued, "Don't you need to go back and discuss it with your parents? What if they disagree?"
Huang Jianjun said confidently, "No need to ask, my parents definitely won't have any objections."
Chen Zhaodi heard this and nodded with satisfaction. Of course she had no objections; if she could, she would love to pack up both of her sons and send them away.
Mu Shengnan thought it was a good thing. Whatever Huang Jianjun's reasons were for being so confident, it at least proved that his parents shouldn't be difficult to get along with.
Moreover, he is not an only child, which increases his credibility.
"I have no further questions for you. Is there anything you'd like to ask me?"
Huang Jianjun straightened his back, touched his nose, and finally licked his lips before mustering the courage to ask, "Do you like me? Would you like to marry me?"
"Cough cough!"
Mu Shengnan wasn't intimidated by Huang Jianjun's blunt and bold words; it was Chen Zhaodi who was frightened...
Huang Jianjun thought the voice sounded familiar, turned around, and immediately exclaimed, "Mom?! Little sister! What are you doing here?"
Having finally recovered, Chen Zhaodi realized they'd been exposed and gave an awkward laugh: "Well, it's just that your little sister said she was hungry and wanted to come over for something to eat. Hehe..."
Huang Jianjun didn't believe this.
When Mu Shengnan heard Huang Jianjun call them, she stood up and greeted them: "Hello, Auntie. Hello, little sister."
"Hello, hello. Well, you guys continue chatting, we've finished eating and will head back now."
Huang Qinqin and Chen Zhaodi awkwardly fled the scene, and you could still faintly hear them blaming each other.
"I knew I couldn't get involved. I didn't get to see the excitement, but I became part of the excitement myself."
"Mom, how can you blame me? It's all my second brother's fault for exaggerating. Who asks someone if they want to get married on the first date?"
Then Huang Jianjun and Mu Shengnan heard them say in unison, "Yes! It's all his fault!"
Distracted by them, Huang Jianjun realized that he seemed to have been too impatient, and now he really didn't dare to lift his face.
Frustrated, I slapped myself on the head. What an idiot! Why did he ask me that question on our first meeting?!
Now look what's happened. I wonder if she'll think I was too frivolous.
Looking at him, Mu Shengnan suddenly smiled slightly: "Don't you want to know my answer?"
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