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Upon hearing what Grandma Qi said, Grandpa Tang and Grandma Tang were very pleased.
This proves that they approve of their son's changes and his future, and at the same time, they do not object to their son's relationship with Qi Zhengmin.
"Yes, that's what I said about Xiao Si too," said Madam Tang. "My husband and I like Zhengmin very much. When do you think we should propose marriage?"
Old Man Qi remained silent; after all, she wasn't his biological granddaughter, and he couldn't make the decision himself.
Grandma Qi smiled, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile, "The young people are talking right now. I only know that the two are a good match, but I haven't actually talked to Zhengmin in detail. Since you've come over to ask me personally, I'll ask you when I have time."
Marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers.
Although they weren't as old-fashioned as before, the Tang family was willing to be serious, which showed that they valued her granddaughter, so Grandma Qi couldn't refuse outright.
After all, her granddaughter and Tang Qian's relationship was getting better and better, and they might even get together in the future, so she couldn't say anything definitively.
Madam Tang understood that she couldn't agree to the marriage proposal on the first visit. As the woman, she had to maintain some composure.
"Alright, then please speak properly, sister. Our Tang family is extremely sincere in wanting to arrange this marriage," said Old Madam Tang with a smile, expressing the Tang family's sincerity.
At lunchtime, He Tiantian and Qi Zhengmin returned together, followed by Tang Qian.
Tang Qian was taken aback when he saw his parents arrive, and at the same time, he was a little nervous, with a blush on his face.
His parents came over, probably for his marriage. He looked up at Qi Zhengmin, his heart burning with excitement.
He wants to get married.
When Qi Zhengmin saw Tang Qian's parents arrive, his face flushed and he looked shy. He greeted the elders and then followed He Tiantian into the house, avoiding their scrutinizing gazes.
As for Tang Qian, he stayed behind, serving tea and water, and taking good care of the elders. He was very attentive.
During the conversation, Mr. Huo cracked jokes, and the group chatted happily and congenially.
They had lunch before saying goodbye and leaving, and Tang Qian personally escorted his parents home.
"Dad, Mom, did you come here because of me?" Tang Qian asked, sounding a little nervous.
"You could say that!" Old Master Tang said with a smile, "It was also to visit your Grandpa Qi!"
"Oh," Tang Qian said, "What did Grandma Qi say? Did she approve of my relationship with Zhengmin?"
"She said she wanted to ask Zhengmin," Old Madam Tang said with a smile. "Oh, good girl, from such a good family, she has to put on airs a bit."
Tang Qian was taken aback and turned to ask, "Dad, Mom, does Grandma Qi disagree?"
Tang Qian was getting anxious. He had already bowed ninety-nine times and was just one last push away.
"Hehe, don't be in such a hurry!" Old Madam Tang laughed. The more her son cared, the less likely he was to make a foolish mistake. "She's the woman, so even if she's willing, she can't agree immediately on our first visit. She has to be reserved for a while. We'll go again in a while and sound her out."
Tang Qian felt a little guilty and said, "I'm sorry, Mom and Dad, I've made you suffer."
"What's there to feel aggrieved about? We just want to marry their precious granddaughter, so we should show this kind of sincerity. That Miss Qi is also an old-fashioned person who values rules, so we'll go along with her." Old Madam Tang said with a smile. As long as we can successfully marry Qi Zhengmin, what does it matter if we make a few more trips?
Putting herself in his shoes, Madam Tang knew she could also handle the situation a bit.
Tang Qian understood after hearing this and said, "Mom, I know. When my niece's in-laws came to propose marriage, they came several times before they finally agreed."
“That’s right, that’s the principle.” Old Madam Tang smiled. “When marrying off a daughter, one should look up; when taking a wife, one should look down. This is an age-old principle. You should talk to Zhengmin privately and ask her grandmother’s opinion so we can discuss it together.”
"Okay." Tang Qian made a mental note of it and vowed never to act recklessly again. Finding a wife who suited his taste was truly difficult. Even with the whole family involved, success wasn't guaranteed. Tang Qian made up his mind.
In the evening, Grandma Qi called Qi Zhengmin and He Tiantian, and the three of them talked in her room.
"Zhengmin, Tang Qian's parents have come to propose marriage. What do you say?" Grandma Qi asked with a smile. "If you agree, then I'll agree next time they come. If you don't agree, I'll say you two still need to work things out. Is that alright?"
Qi Zhengmin blushed slightly, thought for a moment, and said, "Grandmother, the conditions you discussed with Tang Qian before, although you meant well for me, I feel were unfair to Tang Qian. As for relationships, I've been in love with other men before, but I didn't marry them, I didn't cheat on them, and my situation wasn't as dire as Tang Qian's. Now that we're at the stage of discussing marriage, your decision to put Tang Qian's assets in my name is based on the hope that Tang Qian will provide something significant as collateral. I understand your good intentions, and I agree with this approach. However, if it's only targeting Tang Qian, I feel it's somewhat biased, so I'd like to add a clause. If our relationship breaks down, our marital property will go to the child, and I request custody of the child. I also want to show my stance that I'm not with Tang Qian for his money."
Qi Zhengmin's suggestion took into account the couple's feelings rather than just money.
He Tiantian listened without saying anything, wanting to hear Grandma Qi's opinion.
After listening to Qi Zhengmin's words, Grandma Qi did not speak directly, but carefully considered them and nodded, saying, "What you did was to save face for the groom's family, which is good. However, I do not regret the request I made before. I would rather be the bad guy. Your words will make the Tang family happy, and I can rest assured that you will have a good life in the Tang family in the future."
He Tiantian smiled and said, "Grandma, I think we've always treated Zhengmin like a child, but she's always been quite shrewd. Since Zhengmin can think of this, we don't need to worry about her anymore."
"Yes, you've finally grown up," Grandma Qi said with a smile. "Tian Tian isn't an outsider. Zheng Min, Grandma wants to have a few words of advice with you. No matter how good a man is, he's not as good as you; no matter how reliable a man is, he's not as reliable as your children and family. If you've been wronged, just say it. Don't keep quiet for fear of worrying us. If it leads to irreversible consequences, the ones who will be saddened are the ones who care about you the most and love you the most."
Upon hearing this, Qi Zhengmin snuggled up to her grandmother and said in a coquettish tone, "Grandma, I understand. I won't do anything foolish again. There's more than just love in the world; there's also friendship and family. I can't let a little setback get me down. I have a wise grandmother, an upright grandfather, loving parents, a capable brother, and a clever and mischievous sister. They all love me so much that no one would dare to bully me."
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