Han Qiushi kept his eyes fixed on Lin Xiaoxiao, observing her changes. Seeing that Lin Xiaoxiao did not answer, he tensed up again. "Xiaoxiao, let me give you a home, okay?"
"I don't know how to prove to you how much I care about you, but if we can live together in the future, I will never let you suffer. I will do my best to support you in whatever you do, and I will always be good to you."
“You’re in charge of the household now, and you will be in charge in the future. If you ever don’t like me, you’re the one who can kick me out. But I will never give you the chance to do so.”
"Xiaoxiao, will you marry me?"
After spending countless nights together, especially with so many exceptional men appearing in their lives, Lin Xiaoxiao and Han Qiushi were completely outmatched in every aspect.
Besides, they've spent almost all their time together as a married couple, and the Han family is easy to get along with, so marriage doesn't seem to change anything.
She was open to marriage, mainly because she wanted to give Han Qiushi a sense of security. After all, he was considered an older man in this day and age, and it wasn't just the man who should care for the woman; the woman also needed to consider his feelings.
Interactions between people are reciprocal.
Lin Xiaoxiao looked at the nervous Han Qiushi and suddenly smiled: "Okay."
Upon hearing this, Han Qiushi's eyes lit up instantly. It was a joy that came from his body instinctively, and he didn't know how to express his excitement.
If they weren't on the street, he would have loved to hug Lin Xiaoxiao and spin her around a few times.
Thinking of the girl beside him, who would become his wife in the future, Han Qiushi felt an inexhaustible energy. Without saying a word, he took the things from Lin Xiaoxiao's hands and put them in his own.
Seeing that Han Qiushi was carrying a lot of things, with two white marks from the straps, Lin Xiaoxiao took a step back and said, "I know you care about me. You've already taken most of the things. I'll take the rest."
"Okay, whatever you say." Han Qiushi's smile widened; his wife was clearly worried about him.
Since they couldn't hug each other in the street, Han Qiushi clung to Lin Xiaoxiao as much as possible.
Seeing this, Lin Xiaoxiao would occasionally pretend to be disgusted and try to avoid it, but she was actually quite happy inside.
As they approached Su Li's home, the two stopped their playful antics. Lin Xiaoxiao got down to business: "We can get married soon, but I want to take care of things like the factory in Beijing and the Wangjia Village matter."
"May I?"
Han Qiushi nodded: "Okay, whether you're here or in Wangjia Village, I don't need to worry about anyone taking care of you. I'll apply for housing when I go to the army. Once I've tidied up the house, you can come over, and you won't have to bother with tidying it up."
Lin Xiaoxiao: "Okay." It wasn't that she didn't want to go with the army, but that she had a new idea recently.
After hearing Han Qiushi talk about military employment, Lin Xiaoxiao took it to heart. Generally, those who are discharged normally can get a decent job back in their hometowns, at least enough to support their families. However, some disabled people are not doing well because of their physical limitations.
A large part of it stemmed from their pride. Han Qiushi, as a soldier, could understand their thoughts, and Lin Xiaoxiao could understand as well. She thought that these lovely people deserved to be taken care of.
The country is currently in dire need of reconstruction and cannot provide enough positions, so she will find a way. She has money now and powerful connections, so she doesn't believe she can't support such a group of capable and ambitious soldiers.
Lin Xiaoxiao wanted to do something within her power, but she also had some selfish motives. Since she had decided to marry Han Qiushi, the two of them were one. If doing this could help Han Qiushi, it would also help herself.
It also lays a good foundation for the children in the future.
Why not do something that achieves multiple benefits?
Lin Xiaoxiao: "I've thought about it. In the next few days, I'll try to stock the goods at the supply and marketing cooperative. If it sells well, then I can open a factory. I'm confident that I can run the factory well, and then I can call all my comrades over."
Han Qiushi felt a little upset upon hearing this. "I know you mean well and want to get the brothers a good job, but this will greatly increase the difficulty of your operations."
"I can't think of my brothers without thinking of you."
Han Qiushi also wanted to help his brothers, but having strong ideas alone wasn't enough. He had to act within his capabilities. Xiaoxiao had worked hard, and his brothers, upon arriving, realized they were receiving salaries but couldn't offer any real assistance, which made them hesitant to help.
Most disabled people have a strong sense of self-esteem, let alone disabled veterans...
"Don't worry about that. I've already thought it through. Those who can hold needles will use them, those who can't will use sewing machines, and if none of that works, then we'll do quality checks. Those who are good with words will go and negotiate deals, do accounting, or watch the warehouse..."
“Xiaoxiao…” Hearing Lin Xiaoxiao’s long and eloquent speech, Han Qiushi’s eyes slowly reddened, and his voice choked with emotion, “Xiaoxiao, I… I’ve realized that I love you more and more.”
"It's normal, I still have some charm." Lin Xiaoxiao said with a smile. Sensing that Han Qiushi was really about to cry, she didn't dare to say anything more, but just silently moved closer to him.
Han Qiushi spoke in a gentle and restrained voice, but she was truly moved.
He suspected that he must have done many good deeds in his past life to have met such a wonderful wife. He vowed that he would never let Lin Xiaoxiao down in this life.
Lin Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement to the marriage. Han Qiushi was clearly getting restless at Su Li's house. He glanced at his watch and, seeing that he had been sitting there for more than an hour, quickly got up to go home.
He walked over to Lin Xiaoxiao and said, "Xiaoxiao, rest well at home with your teacher today. My family and I will come over tomorrow. You don't need to do anything. We'll talk when we arrive."
"Okay, then you can go back now." Lin Xiaoxiao nodded with a smile. It seemed that Han Qiushi was really eager to get married.
It's not that Han Qiushi doesn't want to be with Lin Xiaoxiao, but rather that Lin Xiaoxiao has agreed to marry him, and he can't wait for his parents to prepare things and come over to propose marriage.
With his major life event already planned out, Han Qiushi felt like he was almost jogging on his way back.
This time, he didn't go straight home. Instead, he went to the residence of the Han family patriarch. For such a significant matter as proposing marriage, it was only natural that the person with the highest status in the family should come out to show respect.
Upon arriving at the old man's place, Han Qiushi also made a phone call to the military, asking his brother to expedite the approval of his marriage application.
Su Li woke up early in the morning and found Zhang Feng washing and tidying up with a basin and rag. She couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you just clean the house a couple of days ago? Why are you doing all this again?"
Zhang Feng was overjoyed as he busied himself with the work in front of him. "Xiaoxiao's boyfriend's family is coming today to propose marriage. We have guests, so I need to make sure we're all ready."
"What? A marriage proposal?"
"Why didn't you tell me about something so important for this child? I'm not in the right health to receive guests, wouldn't that be neglecting them?"
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