Chapter 9 “Why choose this line of work?”

"I..." Meng Liyue hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell him the truth, "It will take some time to get used to it."

The name that Habit had repeatedly appeared in his diary was now printed together with hers on the legally recognized certificate, and they had officially become a legal couple.

Li Fuzheng smiled at her answer, nodded and said, "That makes sense."

"So I still..."

"So you should let me take you there and get used to it slowly in the car."

As soon as he finished speaking, he walked past Meng Liyue and walked straight ahead. After a few steps, he realized that she hadn't caught up with him, so he turned around and looked at her, saying lazily, "Let's go."

This time, Meng Liyue couldn't refuse anymore and followed him obediently as if possessed.

The city began to have frequent thunderstorms in June, and the weather was good. Under the sun, Li Fuzheng looked so good in just a simple white shirt that he seemed to be glowing.

She was almost stunned again.

Meng Liyue's home is in the north of Hecheng. Li Fuzheng drove her to the underground garage. Before she got out of the car, he reminded her: "Meet at Xinrongji at noon tomorrow."

"good."

Meng Liyue watched his car disappear from her sight before going upstairs to go home.

Mother Meng had been waiting on the sofa for a long time. When she saw her come in, she stood up excitedly and asked, "How is it? Have you received the certificate?"

"…I got it."

"Oh my, my daughter is really amazing. Let's see what anyone can say now!"

The mother grabbed her hand and said, "Talk to mom. Are you happy now?"

Meng Liyue didn't know why, but her eyes were filled with a flush of emotion. She answered sincerely, "Yeah, I'm happy."

A few days ago, she suddenly told her mother Meng Ying that she wanted to marry the person she had a blind date with last time.

Meng Ying was very surprised. Although she was very concerned about her daughter's marriage, she hoped that her daughter could find a suitable partner and had never thought of urging her to make a hasty decision.

Meng Liyue knew her mother's concerns and said only one thing to her: "If I don't marry him now, I will definitely regret it someday in the future."

Meng Ying no longer had any objection and immediately contacted his mother who was leaving for the expedition to inform her of the matter.

Now that his daughter has found a home, even though it is unpredictable what the future holds, Meng Ying will do his best to protect her.

"Tomorrow the two families are going to have dinner, right? I need to figure out what to wear tomorrow..." Meng Liyue saw her mother's nervousness and smiled, "You are so elegant, you won't be outdone by your in-laws."

"Who said I was worried about this? Mom is worried about..."

Meng Liyue bit her lip. She knew that her mother was afraid that others would think that they were easy to bully, so she wanted to appear in the best possible manner.

After all, too many people thought that her mother was a mistress and Meng Liyue was just an illegitimate daughter.

However, the truth is not like this at all...

"They probably won't do that, and aren't you familiar with Aunt Shen?"

Meng Ying just retired at the beginning of this year. She met her mother, who was also enlisting in the military, while swimming at the gym. At first they were just swimming partners, and later they made an appointment to go hiking together.

After they got to know each other, they talked about each other's family situations. After thinking together, they both felt that they were destined to be together, so they arranged a blind date for Meng Liyue and Li Fuzheng.

"That's right. Your Aunt Shen is very meticulous in everything she does. She will definitely not neglect it."

Meng Liyue nodded gently: "So don't worry, I also believe... Li Fu Zheng."

Even if going to the expedition was just to give an explanation to his mother, Meng Liyue dared to take the risk.

In her opinion, the boy who would speak up for his classmates whom he had no impression of when he was young is still trustworthy now.

…

The next day, Meng Liyue and her mother arrived at Xinrongji on time at noon. Li Fuzheng had booked a private room in advance. When they entered, Li's mother, who had already arrived, immediately stood up and said, "You're here, come and sit down!"

"This is my first time meeting Li Yue!"

Li's mother was also in her fifties, wearing a neo-Chinese style long-sleeved cheongsam. She had a slightly stern appearance, but was very warm and friendly towards Meng Liyue.

Li Fuzheng and Meng Liyue's eyes met. Today he was dressed slightly formally in a men's suit. The stiff fabric made him look particularly impressive.

She just looked at him and her cheeks turned red.

Looking away, Meng Liyue first politely greeted the elders, but according to the customs of the city, there is no need to change the words before the official wedding.

"Meng Ying, let Li Yue sit next to me today so that I can take a good look at my daughter-in-law."

Mother Meng smiled and said, "Okay, I'll let you take your time to read it."

Meng Liyue's well-behaved and reserved appearance made her very popular with the elders, especially her almond-shaped eyes, which were clear and pure. Li's mother knew at a glance that she was a very good girl.

"You've found a treasure."

After hearing what his mother said, Li Fuzheng, who had just asked his mother-in-law for help, said noncommittally, "Who made me always so lucky?"

"Look at this kid, he's so proud of himself!"

Because their mothers knew each other, the meeting was not awkward, and they were the ones who talked the most enthusiastically.

In contrast, Meng Liyue and Li Fuzheng seemed to be side characters, concentrating on eating their meal seriously.

“Want some shrimp?”

"Food."

"Um."

Li Fuzheng asked briefly and started peeling shrimps wearing disposable gloves. His fingers were long and slender and his movements were agile. He quickly peeled half a bowl of shrimps.

He took off his gloves and pushed lightly with his fingertips, and the bowl of shrimps appeared in front of Meng Liyue.

She turned to look at him unexpectedly, her face full of confusion.

"Eat." Li Fuzheng had already picked up the chopsticks to pick up another dish. He looked nonchalant, as if it was just a casual act.

Even if it was just the demeanor of a gentleman going to war, it was of great significance to Meng Liyue.

She withdrew her gaze, and even her ears began to feel hot.

The two mothers nearby noticed this scene and their smiles became even brighter.

At the end, Li Fuzheng went out to settle the bill.

His mother gently held Meng Liyue's hand and said, "Liyue, his grandfather is in a nursing home and is not in good health, so he didn't have to travel around. When he is free, ask him to go with you to see his grandfather."

"Okay, Auntie."

"Your mother should have told you about our family situation. Don't worry, I will definitely treat you as my own daughter!"

The Li family is the home of martyrs.

Li Fuzheng's father was a naval pilot. During a training session, he encountered an accident. In order to avoid residential areas, he chose not to parachute. In the end, the plane crashed and everyone on board died, and he died for his country.

Afraid that Aunt Shen would recall the sad past, Meng Liyue's eyes curved, her tone was very sweet and a little coquettish, deliberately making her happy: "I'm not worried, I'm just afraid that if I get too close to you in the future, my mother will be jealous."

"What are you talking about? Am I such a stingy person..."

"Meng Ying, you have to be prepared. Li Yue will be my daughter in the future, haha!"

The pleasant meeting between the elders ended. Li Fuzheng and Meng Liyue fell a few steps behind. He looked at the two mothers in front of him who were arm in arm like best friends and shook his head helplessly.

Meng Liyue also curled the corners of her mouth and was in a good mood.

"I heard that you had a good score in the college entrance examination. How did you choose this career?"

The sudden question from the man next to her made the smile on Meng Liyue's face gradually freeze.