Old Li glanced at the three of them, grandfather, grandfather, and grandson. "But then again, isn't it a bit too much for you to be dressed like that to propose marriage today?"
It's not that it's ostentatious, it's just a bit of a waste of talent.
There are plenty of weddings and marriages in this compound throughout the year, but I've never seen any family value a granddaughter-in-law who's already married into the family this much.
"What about that?"
The old man glared at him unhappily and said domineeringly.
"Let others spread it however they want, I don't care."
"Anyway, I just went to support my granddaughter-in-law, so what?"
When Lao Wang and Lao Li heard this, they both fell silent.
If they hadn't been old friends for decades, the two of them really wouldn't have believed it.
The Huo family made such a big fuss today, just to support their granddaughter-in-law!
Who would believe that if I told them that?
As expected, things went exactly as Old Li had predicted. After those military dependents returned home, they called their husbands to inform them of the incident.
Before these people could even find out exactly what had happened, the news that the Huo family was covered in medals and beaming with joy spread like wildfire throughout the entire compound.
Many people are speculating that the entire Huo family may be getting promoted this time!
The reason is simple: although Mr. Huo has already retired.
However, Mr. Huo's career advancement over the years has been remarkably smooth.
In addition, he has been at the level of a major military region commander for more than five years.
It's time for a promotion.
The third branch of the Huo family is also included.
Speaking of the Huo family's third branch, someone immediately remarked.
"A couple of days ago, my husband saw the news in the newspaper about the successful test flight of the H-6 bomber and said that the third branch of the Huo family really is like father, like son."
"He's not even thirty years old yet and he's already accumulated so many merits. He's going to be something extraordinary in the future."
"If what you're saying is true, then it's quite possible that everyone in their family got promoted."
This can be seen from the fact that their whole family wears military medals.
If it weren't for participating in a promotion and conferment ceremony, who would wear this out for no reason?
And she's wearing so many!
The main reason is that the Huo family usually keeps a low profile; otherwise, they wouldn't have thought of it that way.
Some people are skeptical about this.
Promotion and conferment of ranks are major events; there's no reason why no one in the entire compound should have heard about it.
Therefore, most people are more inclined to believe that the Huo family was likely received by a high-ranking leader.
At this moment, a military family member remembered something: "Didn't the military say before that they wanted to set up a model of 'all the family being successful'? I think the Huo family's situation fits the bill quite well."
"I think it's unlikely."
Another military family member shook his head and said, "The Huo family isn't the only one in the compound that meets the 'whole family red' criteria."
"Is it possible that their family was elected as delegates to the National People's Congress? The Ninth National Congress is just a few months away..."
As the rumors grew increasingly outrageous, many of the old men in the compound went directly to the Huo family's residence.
Grandpa Huo had already woken up and saw that everyone had arrived.
He immediately took out the wedding invitations he had been writing for half a month, and was very happy.
"You've come at the perfect time, saving me the trouble of delivering to each of you individually. Here you go."
Fearing that these old folks wouldn't understand his calligraphy, the old man even read it aloud to them.
After finishing, he even asked, "How was it? My handwriting is pretty good, isn't it?"
Grandma Huo couldn't bear to look at his smug expression.
After deciding to hold a banquet, the old man took on the task of writing the invitations.
She thought, "This person has been practicing calligraphy for so long, surely he must have made some progress by now?"
So the task was assigned to him.
Who knew that this person would dawdle for half a month and still not finish writing the invitations.
Later, when she went to the study, she was shocked to find that she couldn't recognize more than half of the words on the dozens of invitations.
The old man was in the wrong, and in the end, he had no choice but to call Huo Tingzhou over.
The two of them worked on the invitations all night in the study and finally got them sorted out.
After hearing the whole story, the old men all looked over with mixed feelings.
"Is that all it is?"
The old man replied, "Otherwise what?"
Everyone was speechless: "Do you know that it's being spread like wildfire everywhere outside, with all sorts of rumors?"
The old man dismissed it, saying, "People can say whatever they want, it's their mouth."
Since he dared to do this, he wasn't afraid of those people spreading rumors.
He wouldn't be happy if we didn't pass it on!
Don't think he doesn't know; these people are openly and secretly spreading rumors that his granddaughter-in-law is a capitalist's daughter!
While he claimed to be worried about the Huo family being affected, the old man knew perfectly well what he was really planning.
Having figured out the situation, everyone prepared to leave. Before leaving, someone casually asked a question.
"So what do you plan to do about this?"
The old man immediately smiled and said, "Isn't this all thanks to you? Our third son has finally managed to hold a banquet, shouldn't you elders show your appreciation?"
The group exchanged glances. "What does this mean?"
After a moment's thought, he understood and stormed off in a huff.
I cursed in my heart, and the curses I hurled were quite vulgar!
But once they left the Huo family's gate, the old men split into several groups.
Some went to the activity center, some went to the canteen, and the rest wandered around the residential compound.
The group did absolutely nothing all afternoon.
He would tell everyone he met, "Do you know why they're dressed so formally today? It's because they're going to propose marriage today!"
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