Chapter 84 Finding someone to spend the rest of your life with is so difficult!
Wang Hui looked at Xiao Jinli with a smile, satisfied but also worried.
They all know Xiao Jinli's character after all these years in the Northeast Military Region.
Can……
Marriage is about two people living together. Can someone as cold and aloof as him really treat Lulu well?
"Marriage is not a game, do your family know that?"
Wang Hui's words were like a bucket of ice water poured directly onto Xiao Jinli's head, chilling him to the bone.
Have you discussed this with your family?
"You two are getting married, aren't you going to let Lulu meet your parents?"
"What would you do if Lulu didn't get along with your family?"
"Marriage is not just a matter between two people, but also a matter between two families."
She could see Xiao Jinli's feelings for her.
But she didn't want her own child to suffer any injustice.
"Xiao Jinli".
“Lulu is my child, and I don’t want her to suffer any injustice.”
"I don't want even the slightest bit more."
"Please be considerate of an elder's feelings, and please take care of your own family matters before making that promise to her."
Lulu is a thoughtful child. She won't reject their feelings, but she will consider the possible difficulties for them.
Whether it's Lulu or Sisi.
At least Sisi is in the military region, so they can take care of her to some extent.
But Lulu is going to Kyoto soon, and Kyoto is too far away; they won't be able to take care of her.
If Xiao Jinli's family doesn't agree, will they make things difficult for Lulu in Kyoto?
Xiao Jinli persuaded his family, and Lulu had a backer in the capital, at least she wouldn't be bullied.
Wang Hui was thinking a lot, and Commander Jiang's previous anger gradually subsided. He patted his wife's arm.
"You are a vanguard, a good soldier."
"But Lulu also has a bright future."
"She won't be in the Northeast for the next three years, and you won't be able to go to Kyoto either."
Commander Jiang sighed and patted Xiao Jinli on the shoulder, "Wait until you've thought it through and discussed it with your family before you apply for marriage."
It wasn't the two elders who were interfering with the children's relationship.
Rather, they consider things more comprehensively and further ahead.
"I won't give up, I will convince my family."
"Commander, sister-in-law."
"On my marriage certificate, there will only be Chu Lulu's name."
“I also know that my identity, my job, and the road ahead are full of thorns. I’m not even sure how long I can live.”
"But it's only her I don't want to let go of."
Commander Jiang and Wang Hui exchanged a glance and smiled with satisfaction. To the girl's parents, Xiao Jinli's attitude represented Chu Lulu's future status.
A man's attitude reflects the status of his wife's family.
This statement remains unchanged throughout the ages.
"I'm leaving now to call home."
When Xiao Jin arrived, he was filled with joy, but when he left, he lost his composure.
He simply didn't think it through enough.
"Ai……"
Commander Jiang suddenly realized something was wrong. It was already past nine o'clock. Why didn't you go and call home?
Are you sure your grandpa won't kill you?
His outstretched hand, before he could even utter a single cry of "Hey!", had vanished...
"He's in such a hurry, can't he wait until tomorrow morning?"
Commander Jiang looked at Wang Hui, and Wang Hui's eyes showed even more satisfaction.
"When you proposed to my father, did you wait until the next morning?"
Commander Jiang coughed awkwardly, "Cough cough..."
"We're talking about the children, why are you bringing that up?"
Looking back, after his wife agreed, he went to propose marriage around the same time...
I almost got kicked out by my father-in-law.
However, he persisted relentlessly and eventually won the heart of his beloved.
Commander Jiang is an orphan. The two of them have never had a fight over the years. He is a man of his word on the battlefield, and at home he is very obedient to everyone.
The couple has no children, and Wang Hui has mentioned divorce.
Commander Jiang said bluntly, "Our family has less than a hundred yuan, and we don't have a throne to inherit, so why do we need a son?"
He was a rough and unrefined man, yet he found his own way to stay with his wife until the end.
"Jin Li is right. He's usually so composed, but he's incredibly impatient when it comes to this."
"Go get the money tomorrow. No matter when Lulu gets married, we need to start preparing everything."
"Our daughter can't be anything less than excellent."
Wang Hui truly treated Chu Lulu like a daughter, but although she felt sorry for Chu Sisi, she still didn't quite treat her the same way.
After all, when she lost her child, the smile of that little baby gave her the strength to live on.
Even the five fingers are not all the same length, and although the palm and the back of the hand are both fleshy, some are more fleshy than others.
"I'll do whatever you say."
Commander Jiang put his arm around his wife and went straight back into the house.
Now, let's talk about Xiao Jinli. He has calmed down.
His family doesn't know about his situation yet. It was definitely his fault. Lulu is going to Kyoto; he should have made arrangements earlier.
He acted impulsively today, and after Lulu agreed, he became even more impulsive.
"Battalion Commander Xiao, shall we make the call now?"
The people in the communications room thought something serious had happened.
According to Xiao Jinli, it turned out that he was just calling home.
They asked again, uncertainly.
Xiao Jinli nodded, gave his home phone number, and the communications officer registered it according to procedure, transferred the line, and dialed the number.
After five minutes of fumbling, the call finally connected.
"Uncle Sun, I am Xiao Jinli. I have something I want to talk to Grandpa about."
Uncle Sun is Mr. Xiao's bodyguard, and has been by his side for decades.
Old Xiao was given a younger bodyguard, but Uncle Sun continued to take care of him.
"Old Xiao has gone to sleep."
"tomorrow……"
Before Uncle Sun could finish speaking, Xiao Jinli was about to hang up the phone.
Then they heard an old man's voice from the other end, "Little Sun, whose phone is that?"
"What's wrong so late?"
"It's Jinli's call," Uncle Sun told him truthfully. "Jinli called back to see you."
Old Xiao was surprised to hear that it was his grandson.
That brat, once he went to the Northeast Military Region, he never remembered to call again all year round, not even to ask where the moon was setting today.
Especially after I urged him to get married, he stopped contacting me altogether.
Recalling what the young man from the Zhang family had said, a smile flashed in Old Xiao's eyes.
"Hey kid, what's up?"
Mr. Xiao took the phone, his voice full of energy.
Upon hearing the old man's voice, Xiao Jinli realized his rashness, but also sensed that the old man was in good health.
"I want to get married."
The woman's name is Chu Lulu.
She is three years older than me.
"Don't look down on her just because she's older. She's very talented; she's a doctor, and also..."
The rest was left unsaid; it couldn't be said over the phone.
"I will never marry anyone but her in my life."
Xiao Jinli had finished speaking, but there was silence on the other end of the phone.
Three breaths later...
"You bastard, you think you can just marry me like that?"
How should the betrothal gifts be given?
"The family should come to propose marriage and formally go through the wedding process; this shows they value the woman's family!"
"You jerk, shouldn't you just submit the marriage certificate directly?"
"You're brainless. What did that girl see in you? Did she see you as stupid as a pig? Did she see you as having a zombie-like face? Did she see you as having less emotional intelligence than a monkey?"
When Old Xiao scolded his grandson, he showed no mercy whatsoever.
The old man, hearing the quiet receiver, thought he had been scolded and hung up!
result……
"Grandpa, is there anything else you need?"
"Besides the marriage proposal and betrothal gifts, what else is needed?"
Is that humble person who is seeking knowledge really his unruly grandson?
Old Xiao was stunned for a moment. “First, call your irresponsible parents. When your daughter-in-law enters the family, you should inform them and remind them to prepare the betrothal gifts.”
"The girl is a good girl, you can't treat her badly."
"Bring him back for a meal, so he can get to know us."
“LuLu will be coming to Kyoto from now on. You’re far away in the Northeast, so please ask your family to keep an eye on you.”
As Xiao Jinli was taking notes, he suddenly sensed something was wrong.
"You know Lulu?"
He just mentioned Lulu's name, but he didn't say that Lulu was going to Kyoto!
Zhang Zhifeng!
You're really something!
If he can't react in time and someone complains, he's really a pig.
"Chu Lulu, Master Fu's last disciple, top scorer in the college entrance examination, whose name was stolen, has unparalleled medical skills."
"Courageous and insightful, he is a kind and loving child."
"Xiao Jinli, you know what kind of people we Xiao family members are."
The Xiao family is known for producing romantics!
The Xiao family was not large, but they were united in heart.
His parents were so loving that they often forgot they had a son...
"When doing anything, think it through carefully, so as not to wrong the girl."
"I will discuss the betrothal gifts with your parents."
"You should be able to return to Beijing in less than five days, so start preparing now."
"I'm hanging up. Don't call me after eight o'clock. This old man still needs to sleep!"
Mr. Xiao spoke at length before hanging up the phone.
"You seem so happy."
Uncle Sun looked at Old Master Xiao, and rarely saw the old man so happy.
Old Xiao laughed heartily. He'd had his share of trouble with that scoundrel over the years, and today he was finally getting his revenge.
How could I not be happy?
That kid is tempted.
"Greetings, Xiao Sun, prepare a room on the second floor for my granddaughter-in-law to stay in tomorrow!"
The old man walked towards the bedroom, giving instructions as he went.
Xiao Sun agreed, "I'll have someone tidy up Jinli's room too."
The old man stopped and waved his hand, "His room is not needed. Let him go sleep in his own room."
"Lu Lu is here on important business. He's just here to keep me company, so there's no need to tidy him up."
Getting rid of that kid made me feel even better.
Uncle Sun smiled and shook his head.
Xiao Jinli was raised by his grandfather, and the two of them were always outwitting each other, with each having their own victories and defeats.
It seems that if Jinli wants to win the heart of his beloved, he will not only have to get past her family's objections, but also face difficulties from his father.
Xiao Jinli called his parents, but no one answered...
After working late into the night, Battalion Commander Xiao returned to his dormitory and reviewed the procedures and the betrothal gift list.
All of his personal assets are listed in the dowry inventory.
Chu Lulu read for a while and attended two classes.
I have to say, Master Wu's class has finally become serious.
Looking at Master Wu's serious face, she even doubted whether the previous lessons were just her imagination.
At nine o'clock the next day, Chu Lulu had just woken up when she heard the door open outside.
Her biological clock is adjusting; it's been adjusting for a month now, after all, she has a hard time getting up in the morning.
"Aunt Hui."
"hug."
Our Lu Jie is serious when she's being cute.
Upon seeing Aunt Hui, she immediately opened her arms, hugged Aunt Hui's waist, and rubbed her face against her.
She really liked that kind of tender, unattainable affection.
"How old are you? Still acting like a child."
Wang Hui feigned disdain, but her eyes crinkled into crescent moons with laughter.
He closed the door and gently patted Chu Lulu's back. "Let's go inside and talk."
Although the two are not related by blood, the bond between them is stronger than that between blood relatives.
As soon as they entered the house, Wang Hui took a piece of paper out of her pocket and handed it directly to Chu Lulu. "Your Uncle Jiang and I wrote this down last night. See if there's anything missing?"
"Just tell me, Aunt Hui doesn't lack money."
Both of them are thrifty people, and although their combined salaries are not low, they have been saving money all these years.
She's overjoyed; it'll be perfect as a dowry for her daughter!
Chu Lulu took the paper with a puzzled look and stared at the list on it...
The dowry included 2888 yuan as a dowry item, a pair of watches, a bicycle, a radio, and a television...
A long, long line of items, from bicycles and televisions to pots and pans, had everything.
"Aunt Hui..."
"What are you doing?"
"I can't accept it."
Chu Lulu felt a lump in her throat and tried hard to hold back her tears.
Wang Hui pulled Chu Lulu to her side and casually placed the paper on the table. "Tell Aunt Hui what's missing, and we'll add it."
“LuLu, Aunt Hui has no children, so you are Aunt Hui’s daughter.”
"In large families, a dowry is the entirety of a daughter's food, clothing, and daily necessities for her entire life, from small items like bowls and chopsticks to large items like a coffin. From birth to death, she doesn't need anything from her husband's family."
"If you're doing well, then keep doing well."
"If you're not happy with your life, then get a divorce!"
"We don't need anything from the man; we can leave with our heads held high."
Wang Hui took the comb and gently combed Chu Lulu's soft, long hair.
"LuLu, Aunt Hui just wants to ask you one question: is it him?"
Chu Lulu, with her back turned, was already in tears.
She thought...
She was all alone, making decisions all by herself, striving to live her life on her own, protecting her sister and those around her all by herself.
Can……
Aunt Hui's gentle movements and warm voice told her that she was never alone.
"Aunt Hui."
His voice was somewhat nasal, with a hint of crying.
"If I had to choose one person to walk alongside me, I think it could only be him."
I'm willing to let her fly.
I'm willing to let her go.
Since he learned that he was going to study in Kyoto, he did not stop him at all, but instead prepared all sorts of things for him.
Before we even left, the stuff had already piled up half the room.
Xiao Jinli was never a talkative person, but he showed her through his actions.
He has always been there.
After combing Lulu's hair, Wang Hui styled it into a pretty updo, leaving two playful strands of hair by her ears, making her look even more lively and adorable.
"Why are you crying?"
"How difficult is it to find someone to spend the rest of your life with?"
I gently wiped away the tears on her face, but Aunt Hui's tears fell uncontrollably.
Wang Hui held her hand tightly, unwilling to let go.
“Around 8 p.m. last night, Jinli rushed home and told your Uncle Jiang that he was going to file for marriage.”
"His impulsive manner was somewhat like when he first came to the army, back then he was a hothead, arrogant and conceited."
Do you know?
"He stood at the front of the line and declared war directly."
"Then they got beaten black and blue by the Independent Battalion."
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