Chapter 5: Is marriage a temporary solution?
At this moment, Qi Xu was thinking in her mind what benefits she could get if she made this fake become real.
"Well, it's true. The younger generation has to deal with their own relationships. We, as elders, shouldn't interfere, especially if we are ignorant."
Qi Hong was very dissatisfied with Liang Jing's hoarse voice and her words without any real evidence, and this sentence was specifically meant to criticize her.
Liang Jing was not stupid. She knew Qi Hong was talking about her, so even though she felt aggrieved, she could only suppress a fake smile.
"Uncle Qi, don't mind me. My wife is a fast-talker. This is hearsay without any substantial evidence, so of course you can't believe it."
Jiang Guoqiang intended to protect his wife, and Qi Hong nodded and let it go. It was not appropriate to say anything more at this critical moment.
"Qi girl, what do you think?"
Qi Hong suddenly raised his head and looked back, leaving Qi Xu somewhat bewildered. "I, I'll listen to Jiang Hongyi."
After saying this, I realized belatedly that it had a touch of flirtatious undertone.
"Huh? You haven't even gotten married yet, and you're already turning your elbows outward?"
In fact, there was some tentativeness in Qi Hong's question just now. After hearing her answer, I felt that their relationship was real.
"Hahahaha, old captain, isn't everyone here by this time? Why don't you let the two kids go for a stroll by themselves so they don't feel awkward staying with us."
After hearing what Qi Xu said, Jiang Boqun raised his eyebrows and looked overjoyed.
Qi Hong sighed, "My granddaughter has grown up and has her own ideas. Go ahead, you two go for a walk, chat and relax." He waved his hand, signaling Qi Xu and Jiang Hongyi to go out.
The two of them were in urgent need of a place to talk alone and couldn't wait to leave the main room.
After strolling for five minutes, as they were about to reach the river, Qi Xu asked, "What? Have you changed your mind?"
She looked a little cocky, which made Jiang Hongyi feel uneasy. He inexplicably felt that she was a little bit honest and cute.
But he still kept a straight face and asked, "Do you know what people in the village are saying about you now?"
"You know? But their mouths are on other people's bodies, and I can't sew them up one by one."
Qi Xu nodded seriously and said.
"You." This answer left Jiang Hongyi speechless for a moment.
"Don't you mind at all? Just letting others ruin your reputation like this?"
He still couldn't help but raise the doubts in his heart. If this kind of rumor were spread about another girl, she would probably jump into the river and commit suicide.
"I do mind it, but it's useless. It might as well go in one ear and out the other."
Qi Xu looked indifferent, and it seemed to him that she had given up struggling.
"In that case, I'd like to ask you for a favor."
Her behavior was completely unique in Jiang Hongyi's eyes, so he thought for a moment and wanted to test it out, "Let's go get a marriage certificate."
After hearing this, Qi Xu was stunned for a few seconds, which was unprecedented. When he came to his senses, he felt a little secretly happy in his heart. His wish came true a little too quickly.
"Are you...proposing?"
She suppressed her inner joy and pretended to be shocked. She tried to open her eyes wide with disbelief, but they were still squinted.
"Well, no, it's just a temporary solution. This is the only way that's good for both you and me. First, it can stop the gossip in the village."
"Second, help me solve my personal problems and reassure both old men."
This was the most Qi Xu had said since he met him, and it was also the time he explained with the most patience.
"Can I leave Lingxi Village after getting a marriage certificate with you?"
Jiang Hongyi's expression was stern. He had never expected Qi Xu's intention to hit this point. "You want to use me as a stepping stone."
"Why not? Aren't we just using each other now? We each get what we need."
Qi Xu was not timid at all. She looked at Jiang Hongyi with her squinting eyes and answered without any hesitation.
Jiang Hongyi was silent for several minutes after hearing this. "I can take you away from Lingxi Village, but I can only live in the family compound as his wife, accompanying him in the army."
His speaking attitude returned to the original state, full of coldness.
"No problem, but if I go with the army I have to take Grandpa with me."
Qi Xu agreed again without even thinking, and even added some conditions. Jiang Hongyi could no longer hide the anger in his eyes, and his hands had already been clenched into fists.
"Don't worry, as long as you leave Lingxi Village, if you want a divorce, I, Qi Xu, will agree to it unconditionally at any time."
Qi Xu didn't quite understand why he was angry, so he quickly let go.
"It's a deal!" Jiang Hongyi felt a sharp pain in his heart for some reason. He gritted his teeth and said these four words, then turned around and walked back without stopping.
Qi Xu didn't understand why she suddenly got angry when they were chatting peacefully. It was clearly him who brought up the topic first. Although he couldn't figure it out, he still followed the topic.
When the two of them walked to the door, they happened to meet Qi Hong seeing Jiang Boqun and others out.
"Why are you back? Didn't you two go out for a walk more?"
Jiang Boqun asked casually when he saw Jiang Hongyi walking in front of him.
"Grandpa, we plan to get a marriage certificate." Jiang Hongyi said these words without changing his expression, shocking everyone.
"Why do we need to get a marriage certificate? Does Qi girl agree?"
Qi Hong's originally warm and welcoming expression suddenly turned into an aura of keeping strangers away, and his words became interrogations.
Qi Xu, who was walking behind, clearly felt Qi Hong's emotional fluctuations. He took a few big strides forward and patted Qi Hong on the back to comfort him.
"Grandpa, I agree. Hongyi has a special job and his vacation won't be long. This is something we discussed together."
"Old Captain, this is a great thing, a very happy occasion. Don't be angry. My Jiang family will not give less than a penny of the betrothal gift, and we will definitely buy all three major items."
Jiang Boqun was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling, as if the two families had become relatives, and began to make promises.
"Grandpa, let's not buy the three big things yet. Xuxu said she's going to join the army, so I'll buy them after we get to the family compound."
Jiang Hongyi easily revealed another explosive piece of news.
The Jiang family had matchmakers before, but none of the girls were willing to go to the family compound with the army and suffer. Qi Xu was the first one to take the initiative to go to the family compound.
Qi Hong knew that the conditions in the family compound were difficult. He turned to look at Qi Xu with an incredulous expression and asked, "Qi girl, have you made up your mind?"
Qi Xu nodded quickly, fearing that if he hesitated for a second, Qi Hong would not agree to the marriage.
"Since you two are in love, I won't say much. You must choose a good day."
Seeing that the matter was a foregone conclusion, Qi Hong glanced at Jiang Hongyi again. The young man had handsome features, a straight back, and was a soldier. He should be a good match for Qi Xu, so he did not continue to object.
"Okay, okay, old captain, the date for the big wedding must be carefully chosen. When the time comes, we will pick a date and bring it over to confirm with the old captain."
Jiang Boqun was the happiest person in the group, and he looked energetic and in high spirits.
Liang Jing had a sullen face behind her, but she dared not say a word because Jiang Guoqiang was twisting the clothes on her arm.
"Mom, I won't. I will marry him. He's the only one I can marry!"
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