After all, the brother said he was coming to propose marriage but didn't inform the Yu family, so it's normal that Sister Xiangcao wasn't home.
As they entered the courtyard, Jiang's father and Jiang Haiyang gently put down the baskets they were carrying.
The room was filled with carefully prepared engagement gifts, including cigarettes, alcohol, candy, tea, pastries, and fabrics, all prepared according to the highest local etiquette.
Hearing the commotion, Yu Chengyuan came out of the house to greet them. He was a little stunned to see the Jiang family's entourage, but he didn't have time to think too much and said warmly, "In-laws have arrived, please come in and sit down!"
Yu Chengyuan and his wife also came out of the house; they had only just returned.
Seeing the things all over the yard, he immediately understood what Jiang Haiyang meant by what he had said to him yesterday.
So all this secrecy is just a way of proposing marriage for my eldest sister. But isn't Brother Jiang a bit too hasty?
I wonder if my older sister knows that Brother Jiang came to propose marriage today!
It seems their parents don't know about their relationship. This Brother Jiang is far too bold; isn't he afraid of being turned away?
Yu Chengyuan hadn't been home for the past few days and was unaware that his parents already knew about his older sister and Jiang Haiyang's affair.
Jiang Haiyang didn't tell him yesterday because he forgot, so Yu Chengyuan was a little worried about what would happen if his parents disagreed.
It seems he's observing from the sidelines, waiting for the right moment to act. In any case, he has to lend a hand.
Having made up his mind, Yu Chengyuan whispered to his wife, "Wife, go and call my eldest sister and brother back. Tell them we have guests at home."
Liu Sulan nodded, then turned and walked out.
Everyone entered the house and took their seats according to their status as guests and hosts.
Jiang's mother held Pan Cuiping's hand and said affectionately, "Sister, my husband and I have come here today to discuss Xiaohai and Xiangcao's marriage with you."
Since the two children are interested in each other, let's settle this matter today.
We've brought all the betrothal gifts."
Pan Cuiping finally understood that the Jiang family had come to propose marriage; no wonder they had brought several baskets of things with them.
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