At that moment, Li Junsheng, along with Li Xiaoyu and Tang Liang, were already on their way to a nearby state-run restaurant.
The journey wasn't far, so the three of them walked there.
Li Xiaoyu held Li Junsheng's hand, looking somewhat uneasy.
"Dad, can Mom not come to dinner today?"
"Sure, why not? Isn't it enough that I, your father, am in charge of your marriage?"
In fact, Li Junsheng understood what his youngest daughter meant.
Her mother, Ma Yulian, didn't care about her marriage, which saddened her somewhat.
Ma Yulian has always been the one in charge at home, so it's normal for her to worry that if Ma Yulian doesn't come, her marriage with Tang Liang won't go through with the negotiations!
Ma Yulian's words and actions were harsh and sarcastic. If it weren't for needing her to make the decision, Li Xiaoyu wouldn't have asked that question.
Now that Li Junsheng can make his own decisions, Li Xiaoyu is overjoyed.
Dad is always easier to talk to than Mom. If Dad takes the lead, there's a high chance that Tang Liang and I will get together!
"Dad, you're so good to me, but lately, I feel like you've changed a lot."
Li Xiaoyu took Li Junsheng's hand and smiled brightly at him. The little girl's radiant smile made Li Junsheng feel a little dazed.
For him, the last time he saw his youngest daughter smile so happily was many, many years ago!
Li Junsheng is already very content that his daughter is still alive and well by his side.
He recalled the immense pain he felt when he saw his youngest daughter's cold, bloodless body in his past life.
Li Junsheng turned his head and said to Li Xiaoyu in a serious tone, "I was confused before. I knew that your mother was very unreasonable many times, but in order to have a harmonious family and not divorce your mother, I chose to compromise and even wronged you, your sister, and your second brother."
"Now Dad has just realized that there's no need to compromise so much. You and your brothers and sisters are all grown up now, and you shouldn't live such a miserable life. It's just that Dad's repentance comes a little late..."
If he were reborn in his youth, he would definitely not wrong his three children, and he might not even marry Ma Yulian.
Such a troublemaker, whoever wants her can have her. I wish her and Chen Dazhu a lifelong bond!
Seeing that Li Junsheng had repented and was no longer so cowardly and wronged himself, Li Xiaoyu was genuinely happy for him.
The three arrived at the state-run restaurant, and Tang Liang gave the menu to Li Junsheng so that he could order.
Before long, a simple and delicious meal was served on an old-fashioned pink peony plate.
In this day and age, the portion size of a dish is substantial, unlike the dishes forty years from now, where the portions are small, a couple of mint leaves are added for decoration, and then the price is sky-high!
Tang Liang opened a bottle of wine, poured it for Li Junsheng, and then solemnly toasted Li Junsheng.
"Uncle, let me raise a glass to you. Thank you so much for your hospitality today; you've gone to so much trouble!"
Li Junsheng shook his head, took a sip of wine, and began to question Tang Liang about his family's financial situation.
"How old are your parents this year? If they're younger than me, you'd have to call me uncle!"
“My dad is forty-eight this year and my mom is forty-five, so I should call you uncle.”
Li Junsheng nodded. Tang Liang's parents were still relatively young. They could help take care of the child for at least the next ten years, so Tang Liang wouldn't really need to be around to look after him.
Whatever Li Junsheng questioned, Tang Liang confessed everything in one go, and was quite sincere and didn't hide anything.
Unlike Sun Gui, who talks nonsense and tries to get away with it by saying nice things!
After thinking for a moment, Li Junsheng deliberately probed again: "Xiaoyu is my youngest daughter. I have always treated her better than my other children. If you really want to marry her, my Xiaoyu should have everything that others have."
Li Junsheng wanted to see if Tang Liang would think his family was too competitive.
If he racks his brains and tries to bargain with him later, Li Junsheng will have to think more about his relationship with Xiaoyu.
Unexpectedly, Tang Liang did not haggle like Li Junsheng when buying and selling things. Instead, he took the initiative to say, "Uncle, I know all that you are saying. I like Xiaoyu and I certainly don't want to wrong her."
"If I were to marry Xiaoyu, I would prepare the three turns and one ring that are popular now, and the bride price would be at least eighty-eight yuan. I just hope that you, Uncle, can trust me and give me more time!"
At this point, Tang Liang was clearly embarrassed and nervous.
"To be honest, I can only afford to give half of the 'three turns and one ring' (referring to a watch, a radio, and a bicycle) and the 88 yuan dowry at the moment. However, my salary is stable, and I am frugal and save money. I will be able to save up the rest in no time!"
Although Tang Liang didn't haggle, he still had his difficulties.
Tang Liang lowered his demands without any discussion, which satisfied Li Junsheng, but he didn't want Tang Liang to keep his youngest daughter occupied for too long!
If the two of them get pregnant out of wedlock, Xiaoyu will be the subject of gossip and criticism in this day and age.
After thinking for a moment, Li Junsheng deliberately asked, "Your parents aren't that old. Can't they help you with your wedding?"
To avoid Li Junsheng misunderstanding, Tang Liang quickly explained, "My parents saved money for my wedding, but I didn't take it. I want to marry Xiaoyu on my own merits."
"Otherwise, even if my parents could help me get married, I wouldn't be able to guarantee Xiaoyu's stable life after marriage because I'm not capable myself. That's why I didn't take the money from my parents!"
Li Junsheng nodded, took a sip of wine, and thought to himself, "Well, the young man my youngest daughter has taken a liking to is ambitious."
They are also quite responsible and can think that far ahead!
After Li Junsheng nodded, Li Xiaoyu and Tang Liang were both a little uneasy, wondering what Li Junsheng was thinking.
Could it be that because he can't afford the three turns and one ring and the eighty-eight yuan dowry now, they won't let him see Li Xiaoyu again!
"Dad, stop drinking! What are your thoughts on my relationship with Tang Liang?"
Li Xiaoyu served food to Li Junsheng and casually asked about her relationship with Tang Liang.
Li Junsheng smiled helplessly, "What else can I think? I'll just wait for Xiao Tang for a while. You two can date for a bit. I hope he won't disappoint me!"
Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoyu was so happy she almost jumped for joy, and Tang Liang also grinned, his face full of delight.
"Uncle, don't worry, I definitely won't let you down!"
"Thank you, Dad!"
Li Xiaoyu and Tang Liang thanked Li Junsheng profusely, and Li Junsheng hadn't expected his daughter to be so happy.
It seems she really likes Tang Liang!
He was fairly satisfied with Tang Liang, so he simply let the two of them date for a while.
After discussing the marriage, Li Junsheng chatted with Tang Liang. Knowing that Tang Liang's family lived in a rural area, Li Junsheng asked Tang Liang, "Little Tang, are you busy this afternoon? If not, come with me to the township!"
Tang Liang sat up straight and said, "Uncle, I asked the factory for leave today. It's no problem for me to go to the township with you. Are we going to meet my parents, or what?"
Li Junsheng waved his hands repeatedly, saying that Tang Liang had truly misunderstood.
Li Xiaoyu also looked shy.
"Dad, isn't it too early to go see Tang Liang's parents now?"
"I'm not going to see Xiao Tang's parents. I'm going to take care of some other business. When the two families do meet, we need to choose a formal occasion and make it a grand affair!"
Now Li Xiaoyu was even more curious. What could her father possibly be doing in the countryside?
But Li Junsheng didn't say it, he just smiled mysteriously!
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