A knock sounded on the ward door. Li Huizhu was sitting by Gu Yunze's bedside talking when she looked up and saw Lin Yu, with two other people behind her.
Li Huizhu stood up and rubbed her hands together: "Xiaoyu is here, who's this?"
Lin Yu smiled and introduced them to her, "Auntie, these are my mom and dad."
Li Huizhu quickly smiled and stepped forward to greet them, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, please come in, please come in."
Her way of addressing him made Lin Shengli a little reluctant to take a step.
But considering that his parents and older brother had already discussed the marriage of the two children with the Gu family, if Gu Yunze hadn't gone to the front lines, the two children would probably be engaged by now.
Lin Shengli had no choice but to accept it.
Who told him to be absent for several years? Now he can't stand in the way of his daughter's happiness.
Lin Shengli was lost in thought, but Shen Zhinian didn't think so much.
After all, Gu Yunze had already visited her home before, and she liked the young man very much.
When she entered the ward, Gu Yunze was just about to sit up.
Shen Zhinian quickly went over and said, "Don't get up, don't get up, don't be shy, your health is the most important thing."
Gu Yunze had no choice but to obediently half-lie down and say, "Uncle and Aunt, I'm sorry."
Lin Shengli shook his head and said, "It's nothing. How are you feeling now?"
Gu Yunze hurriedly said, "I'm fine. The doctor said I just need to rest for a few months."
His eyes sparkled. "Uncle, I saw the newspaper. It turns out that you guys developed that weapon."
He was still thinking about taking advantage of the opportunity while he was on the front lines.
Unfortunately, he was injured and sent back, and has not had the chance to encounter that thing since.
But this did not stop him from admiring Lin Shengli and Shen Zhinian.
Lin Shengli patted him on the shoulder: "Good lad, I heard you did well this time too."
Although this young man's departure to the front lines delayed his daughter's marriage, Lin Shengli was also working for the country, so how could he not understand him?
I heard that Gu Yunze also accomplished a very important task this time.
Lin Shengli's eyes showed appreciation: "Well done."
Overjoyed by his future father-in-law's praise, Gu Yunze quickly replied, "No, no, I'm still far from good enough. It's you, Uncle and Aunt, who are truly capable."
Lin Yu laughed from the side, "Stop praising each other, you're both great, okay?"
Lin Shengli tapped her nose: "You silly girl."
As the group chatted, Gu Henglin walked in from outside.
Li Huizhu quickly waved: "Come and meet our in-laws!"
Gu Henglin strode over, excitedly grasped Lin Shengli's hand, and said, "My dear in-law, it's great to finally meet you. I've heard so much about you."
Gu Henglin knew about the battlefield even before the news broke.
He said gratefully, "Thanks to the products you developed, this time..."
What happened next was not something that could be said publicly; only the generals knew how much casualties that new weapon had reduced.
The thought that the person developing the weapon was his future in-law filled Gu Henglin with pride.
Lin Shengli shook Gu Henglin's hand and said with a smile, "Hello, we've long admired your reputation."
Since they were both serving the military, Lin Shengli and Shen Zhinian naturally knew who Gu Henglin was.
Now that the two families are related by marriage, their relationship has become even closer.
Lin Shengli had previously worried that his family and the Gu family were not a good match, but now he was glad that he was still of some use.
At least the couple managed to protect their child.
No longer do I need to worry about my daughter suffering because of our different social status.
The two sets of parents started discussing the marriage in front of Lin Yu and Gu Yunze.
Before coming, Lin Yu had already told her parents about their plans to get married.
Lin Shengli and Shen Zhinian confirmed repeatedly that her choice was of her own volition before they agreed.
This child didn't grow up by their side; after only a few years, they left again for work.
They felt they had no right to comment on Lin Yu's important life events.
They will give their full support as long as the child likes it.
So much so that when the Gu family talked about the bride price, Lin Shengli said, "No matter how much the bride price is, we'll leave it all to the young couple, and we'll also give them a house as part of their dowry."
Their bonuses and salaries over the years have added up to a considerable sum of money.
The couple originally planned to give the money directly to their daughter, but Lin Yu said that if they were going to give her money, they might as well buy her a house.
If it's part of her dowry, it will belong to her forever.
That house can also be used as a wedding home.
Upon hearing this, Gu's parents realized that their in-laws were being very generous, so they would have to prepare a proper dowry.
Regarding the wedding house, Li Huizhu said understandingly, "Xiaoyu's school is far from the family compound, and she can't go home every day after getting married. It's better for the young couple to live together."
Although she also wanted to live with her son and daughter-in-law, she decided not to make things difficult for them considering the practicalities of the situation.
Shen Zhinian's eyes softened even more as she held her hand and said, "Your mother-in-law is so understanding. They'll come back to visit you during their holidays."
Li Huizhu thought about it and realized that they could stay outside during the week, but come home to stay on weekends and holidays.
Then I didn't feel so uncomfortable anymore.
Without Lin Yu and Gu Yunze saying a word, the two sets of parents discussed most of the matters, big and small.
As Gu Yunze listened, he asked, "What about the wedding date?"
Lin Shengli glanced at him, then smiled and said to Gu Henglin and Li Huizhu, "Let's decide on the wedding date after Yunze recovers."
He's getting his daughter married off, so of course he's not in a hurry.
He wished he could drag this out as long as possible.
He didn't realize that this guy, so eager to get married, was no good.
Gu Yunze pursed his lips, not daring to speak.
Lin Yu raised her chin at him, indicating that she now had her parents backing her up and shouldn't think she could just get married casually.
Gu Yunze looked at Lin Yu with a wronged expression. He really wanted to get married, so please stop dragging him along.
Li Huizhu glanced at her son's worthless appearance and felt disgusted, but she still said aloud:
"Yunze's injury should heal in about three months, around which time Xiaoyu will also be on vacation."
Lin Shengli raised an eyebrow, looked at his injury, and wondered if it would really heal in three months.
Since he couldn't give a definite date right now, he said, "Okay, we'll see when the time comes."
I didn't give a definite answer, let Gu Yunze figure it out himself.
After the matter was discussed, Lin Yu left with her parents.
Lin Shengli and Shen Zhinian plan to invite Lin Yu's friends to dinner tonight.
After the reform and opening up, street vendors began to emerge.
Many artisans have started opening restaurants again.
Lin Shengli invited Song Meili, Lin Jing, and Ou Manqing and her daughter to a newly opened mutton hot pot restaurant.
Shen Zhinian likes Yuanyuan and asks Ou Manqing to let her keep the child by her side, and she often serves her food.
Yuanyuan buried her head in her food, secretly liking this seemingly young "auntie".
Lin Shengli then asked them many questions about their work and life during this period.
Knowing they were making money from street vending, Li Dahui even went to another city to get goods. Lin Shengli smiled and said to them:
"Young people are energetic and quite bold."
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