Chapter 27 Have you taken all the wedding photos?
The Si family's old house was warm and cozy on the weekend. In the living room, the old man and old lady of the Si family were talking to their children, but the only one missing was cousin Li Jiawei.
As soon as Si Yan entered the door, he was grabbed by the old lady. Her tone was full of expectation: "Ah Yan, you said you would find a granddaughter-in-law for me, but it has been delayed for so long and there is no progress. Are you trying to make grandma happy?"
"Grandma, look at this." Si Yan smiled and took out his cell phone and handed it over. He swept his eyes across the living room and deliberately raised his voice, "Weiwei didn't come today? It's such a big party, she should regret it if she missed it." He knew that his cousin loved to dig into his affairs, and this was obviously said to his aunt next to him.
"It's summer vacation now, and Weiwei went traveling with her best friend." Si Yuqing explained.
"Is this my grandson's wife? Oh, she's so beautiful! Standing next to my grandson, they're a perfect match!" The old lady stared at her phone screen, her eyes wide with joy. "You've already taken wedding photos? Why are you telling grandma just now?"
She handed the phone to the old man like a treasure, her tone full of pride: "Look, what a pretty girl!"
"Well, that's great. The bracelet you have prepared for a long time will come in handy!" said the old man.
When Si Yuqing and Zhang Minghua heard the word "wedding photo", they hurried forward. Sure enough, the screen showed an artistic photo of Si Yan and Su Nian, who looked particularly well-matched.
"Ayan, is this really a wedding photo?" Si Yuqing looked confused.
"Secretly getting married? That's nonsense! Do you still have your parents in your eyes?" Si Guoqing, who was standing by, frowned and lost his temper when he heard this.
"Don't be so quick to be mean to the children. Look at these two children, they are such a perfect match!" Zhang Minghua looked at the photos and admired them sincerely.
"It's not a wedding photo," Si Yan explained, pointing to the clothes Su Nian was wearing in the photo. "This is Su Nian's entry for the competition, and the photo is the entry information."
"This dress is so unique! Look, my dear, this girl is not only good-looking, but also so talented!" The old lady was more and more pleased as she looked at it, and couldn't help but talk to the old man.
Si Yan secretly complained to himself: You don’t even understand the ingenuity of the design, but you keep praising it?
The old lady seemed to see through his thoughts and glared at him: "My granddaughter-in-law designed it, so of course I have to praise it!"
"Why did they include you in the photos of the work?" Si Yuqing asked.
"I was helping out on the day of the shoot, and the photographer said we looked quite harmonious standing together, so he took a few pictures of us," Si Yan explained lightly.
"When are we going to visit? Don't delay this matter." Zhang Minghua urged.
"Su Nian was preparing for the competition a while ago, so I didn't mention it for fear of affecting her. I will arrange it next. You wait for the news." Si Yan said.
"Okay, this matter can't wait, you understand! We have to hurry!" Si Guoqing said with a serious face.
After completing the design for the National Fashion Innovation Design Competition during the summer vacation, Su Nian suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.
Zhang Qiuyan is Su Nian's classmate. She did not sign up for this fashion design competition. She felt that she was far inferior to Su Nian and was a little depressed.
Su Hong comforted him and told him to take it slow, as long as he made progress day by day.
Si Yan stood in front of Su Nian's house, holding a carefully selected gift box filled with high-quality bird's nest and fresh fruit. He took a deep breath and rang the doorbell.
He made an appointment with Su Nian's mother Su Hong to have a good talk while Su Nian was in the tailor shop.
Although he had been here many times, his mood this time was particularly different.
Su Hong opened the door. Seeing Si Yan, a gentle smile appeared on her face: "You brought so many things again."
"Hello, Auntie," Si Yan said, bowing slightly, a hint of nervousness in his voice. "I came here this time to talk to you alone."
Su Hong's eyes flashed with understanding, and she stepped aside to let him in: "Come in, let's talk in the living room."
The living room was filled with the faint scent of jasmine. Su Hong poured Si Yan a cup of tea. Si Yan's fingers gently rubbed the rim of the teacup, as if he was trying to form words.
"Auntie, I saw Su Nian was fully preparing for the fashion design competition some time ago, so I didn't mention this matter." Si Yan raised his head, his eyes firm, "about me and Su Nian."
Su Hong nodded and motioned for him to continue.
"I know the beginning of what happened between her and me was... ridiculous." Si Yan's ears turned slightly red. "It's all my fault. We were both drunk that time. I didn't expect two strangers would... let alone have a child. Su Nian was wronged in this matter, and I should be responsible. This has been my plan since I found out."
Su Hong listened quietly with an unreadable expression.
Si Yan paused, his eyes softening. "After spending some time with her, I've discovered that Su Nian is a very special girl. She's talented, strong-willed, and has an extraordinary talent for fashion design, which she also loves. I...I really like her, and it's not just because of the child."
Si Yan continued, "I want to formally pursue Su Nian and establish a relationship with her." Si Yan's voice was low and firm, "I want to legitimately take care of her and the child. I hope to get your approval."
"A ridiculous beginning doesn't necessarily mean it can't have a happy ending." Su Hong said slowly, "But Si Yan, you have to understand, I don't want to hear any promises from you." She tapped her fingertips lightly on the coffee table, "The child in Nian Nian's belly was an accident, but your feelings can't be."
Si Yan's eyes lit up instantly. "Well, I'm older than Su Nian, so I should be more mature. I will prove it with actual actions, not just words. Please believe me!"
"I can see you're serious. I've told Nian Nian that she has to make her own decision on this matter." Su Hong sighed. "Nian Nian looks gentle, but she's actually quite stubborn. She always says she doesn't want to be tied down to anyone because of the child. She doesn't say it, but she knows how much she's taken care of you these days."
Si Yan leaned forward, his voice earnest, "I understand. That's why I came to you first. I want her to know that I don't want the title of 'responsible', I just want to live a good life with her. If you can nod, I will dare to tell her everything."
Su Hong picked up the dried sour plums on the coffee table and slowly peeled off the wrapper. "Does your family know about this? Including... this ridiculous beginning?"
"Well, my family knows. They were very disappointed at first and scolded me, but now that things have come to this, the only thing left is to make amends. They've been urging me to come over, and I want to formally apologize to you and express my stance."
Su Hong hesitated for a moment before speaking: "It's fine for the two families to meet, but I have to ask Nian Nian's opinion first. After all, young people have to be willing to do things their own way."
She changed the subject, her eyes suddenly firm. "There's one more thing I must make clear to you right now. Nian Nian has only had me as her family since she was little. Even so, I did my best to protect her and raise her. She's the apple of my eye."
She stared at Si Yan and said, "If you and your family mind at all, then please stay away from my daughter. We can afford to raise the child in her belly, so we don't care who will take responsibility."
Si Yan immediately sat up straight and said solemnly, "Auntie, my family and I don't mind. I like Su Nian as a person, and I accept everything about her. Besides, in my heart, you are a great mother, open-minded and wise."
Su Hong looked at his sincere eyes and nodded slowly: "I hope you will do what you say."
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