Looking at Liu Jiu so earnestly, Mu Nanfang's heart started racing uncontrollably again.
"Liu Jiu, you can speak your mind. We are both in the learning stage right now. If there are things you don't understand or don't get clear about, let's work together to solve them and find a balance that we can both accept. That's how life becomes more interesting."
Having frequented the Gu family for so long, Mu Nanfang actually quite liked the atmosphere at Liu Jiu's house; it was relaxed and stress-free.
"Mu Nanfang, then I'll tell you my true thoughts and plans for the future. Listen to me, and see if you can accept them. You need to think about it carefully before it counts."
Although Liu Jiu never thought she would be discussing her married life so early, she had always had a clear understanding of her future and had a clear plan in mind.
"Okay, Liu Jiu, you go ahead and tell me. I'll listen and think about it carefully."
Mu Nanfang was also surprised. He didn't expect that Liu Jiu, who seemed so clueless, would be so confident about her future married life.
"Mu Nanfang, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will remain in the military and continue to serve as a soldier."
My profession is inherently dangerous, at least more dangerous than most other professions. This is unavoidable, and I am prepared to sacrifice myself at any time. You must think this through.
Also, as a soldier, I will have relatively less time to care for my family, which will require you to devote more time and energy. Especially after you have children, you may need to be both a father and a mother many times.
Mu Nanfang, I have always envied my parents' married life.
My dad is very busy, and he doesn't have much time to dedicate to his family. However, he makes good use of his limited time. Whenever he's home, he's truly devoted to my mom, my daughter, and me. So, although my dad was absent from many stages of my and my daughter's growth, we never felt like we lacked fatherly love.
One reason is that my dad gave us all his love, and another is that my mom filled the void in my dad's love.
So, if you choose to be with me, you'll likely have to do what my mother does most of the time: take care of the home and children, and wait for me to come home. That doesn't sound easy, let alone doing it day in and day out for ten years.
I thought I would stay in college until I graduated, when I reached a certain age, and then I would be arranged to go on blind dates by the organization to find someone suitable to start a family.
However, my circumstances will not change. I had a happy childhood and loving parents. I cannot allow my own child to have a worse life than mine; otherwise, I would rather not have brought her into this world.
Now, we're sitting here discussing our future married life. We've known each other since childhood and have a very good relationship. You really need to think carefully about what I'm about to say. Can you accept it? Can you stick to it for the next few decades?
A good marriage, even with some conflicts and arguments, won't turn into hatred. I don't want to become a bitter couple later because of a momentary impulse; we'd rather be understanding friends.
Liu Jiu rattled off a whole bunch of things in one breath, and Mu Nanfang quickly handed her a glass of warm water. This was the most Liu Jiu had ever spoken in all the time they had known each other.
"I'm really thirsty, and talking is quite taxing on my brain."
Liu Jiu gulped down a glass of water. She had already figured this out long ago, and she could talk about it fluently.
"Gu Yun Chu, we've known each other for a long time. I know you very well, but you don't know much about me."
There are four children in my family: two older brothers and one younger sister.
Being in the middle, I was mischievous and naughty. I wasn't as steady as my eldest brother, as quiet as my second brother, or as good at acting cute as my younger sister. I was a real headache for my mother.
When we first met, I was going through a phase where I disliked both people and dogs.
Every day I'd be leading a bunch of boys who didn't study properly, fought, caused trouble, bullied girls, and did nothing productive. If I weren't so young, I'd probably be a notorious figure in the entire military compound, a negative example for the kids.
That time, after you gave me a beating, I suddenly realized that what I did was wrong. Gradually, I stopped fighting, picked up my books and studied hard, trying my best to correct my bad habits, flaws, and shortcomings.
At 69, I didn't have any grand ambitions, nor did I ever think about doing anything earth-shattering. Perhaps it was because I grew up in a military compound with many family members in the military that I didn't want to join the army myself.
I actually envy your family's relaxed and joyful atmosphere. My dad is the kind of capable patriarch who doesn't really respect his children's ideas. He beat me from childhood to adulthood; I don't even know how many belts he broke. In my mom's words, this kid was born with a few more rebellious bones than others.
Now, my parents can't control me anymore; all they care about is that I be a person who doesn't harm society. My dad is getting older, and his personality has actually improved a lot; we can have normal conversations now.
My mom tends to lose her head when it comes to my sister's issues. However, I can handle these things myself; you don't need to be caught in the middle. I think that in most families, conflicts between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law stem from the husband's shortcomings.
Also, after we get married, we won't live with our parents. We won't shirk our responsibilities, but we'll leave the rest to chance.
As for your concerns about family care, and who contributes more and who contributes less, I don't think there's anything unacceptable about it. Every family has its own comfortable way of life, and as long as it's suitable for them, what others say doesn't matter.
You don't need to worry that I'll be influenced by external factors or think that it's unambitious for a grown man to revolve around his family. Although I'm only nineteen, I think things through very clearly and understand many things. I've heard so much gossip since I was young that I'm immune to it.
Mu Nanfang also seriously analyzed his family and his own thoughts. Putting everything else aside, his mother was a negative factor in his marriage prospects. She wasn't a bad person, but she spoiled his sister too much.
However, while it worked well for his eldest brother, it wasn't a difficult matter for him and his second brother either. He wasn't easily swayed, nor would he blindly obey his mother's orders; he had his own thoughts and judgments.
Over the course of a meal, two young people, both under twenty, had a deep discussion about their desired married life and their expectations for the future.
"Gu Yun Chu, now that we've discussed all the possible problems we could think of, there shouldn't be any major issues."
As for whether I can persist for ten years, it's not up to me to say, nor is it up to you to say; it's up to time to judge.
Even if it wasn't me, no one else could guarantee 100% certainty that they could do it.
Mu Nanfang was telling the truth. Verbal guarantees don't count. The future is too uncertain, and no one can make any promises.
"You're right. Actions speak louder than words. It's better to believe in a person's character than in their vows."
Liu Jiu also felt that there were no major problems between them for the time being, and the rest could be left to time.
"Gu Yun Chu, I am Mu Nan Fang. Please take care of me in the future."
"Mu Nanfang, I am Gu Yunchu. Please take care of me in the future."
For some reason, the air in the room feels a little sweet!
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