Chapter 223 Erbao Runs Away from Home to Find His Wife
“Erbao, you two can’t get married yet.” Liu Nian had no choice but to reluctantly interrupt her son’s “wedding.”
Erbao was holding Qianqian's hand when his face immediately fell, and he said, "Why?"
“Because you’re still children, didn’t you see that all the people getting married on TV are adults?” Liu Nian quickly and patiently explained, “So you can only get married when you reach the legal marriage age.”
Erbao was immediately disappointed and said in despair, "But what can I do? I really want to marry Sister Qianqian."
"Haha, that's hilarious!" Qianqian's mother suddenly stepped out from the crowd and said, "Your second child is so cute."
"Mom!" Qianqian ripped off the red cloth from her head and ran into her mother's arms.
Erbao pouted, "Why did you tear it open yourself? Did you need me to help you open it?"
"Hey, you really want to marry my Qianqian?" Qianqian's mother suppressed a laugh. "You're such a little devil."
Erbao nodded vigorously, "Of course!"
Liu Nian said apologetically, "If my words were offensive, please don't mind."
"What are you saying?" Qianqian's mother patted Liu Nian on the shoulder. "I really like your second child. How about we arrange a marriage between our children?"
"That's great! Now Erbao has a marriage agreement! Haha, when he grows up, he can rightfully marry Qianqian!" A group of people started to cheer. "Childhood sweethearts growing up together, how wonderful!"
Liu Nian overthought things. She felt her son had the potential to be a scumbag; he'd liked beautiful women since he was little, and he'd definitely be a womanizer when he grew up. Besides, he's still young and doesn't understand anything. She couldn't let this deprive a girl of the right to love someone else later, could she?
"Oh, you're overthinking it, aren't you?" Qianqian's mother clicked her tongue and said, "I was just kidding. Who arranges marriages for children these days? I just think the two kids are good. If they're interested when they grow up, I'll let them develop freely."
Before Liu Nian could say anything, Erbao said firmly, "No, I will definitely marry Sister Qianqian in the future!"
"Oh my, I'm so touched!" Qianqian's mother teased her second child, "You like our Qianqian so much, you can't like other girls in the future."
Erbao immediately nodded, his little face unusually serious. He raised his fist and declared in his childish voice, "I only like Sister Qianqian!"
It made a group of adults laugh heartily.
Seeing that it was getting late, Liu Nian was about to take Erbao home when Erbao suddenly turned to Qianqian with teary eyes and said, "Sister Qianqian, keep the baby bottle and the dog I gave you. They're my betrothal gifts! When you grow up, I'll marry you!"
A baby bottle and a toy dog. Liu Nian raised an eyebrow. "Son, are we really that poor? Why didn't you take something more valuable..."
To Liu Nian's surprise, the little girl Qianqian actually nodded seriously and said, "Okay."
From then on, Liu Nian kept bringing this up for many years. Every time she mentioned it, Erbao would get angry and cover Liu Nian's mouth, blushing and saying, "Don't say it!"
At that time, Liu Nian, Zhang Suzhen, and Liu Hua had already lived in the apartment building for several years.
The eldest child skipped a grade and went to junior high school, while the second and third children were in the third grade.
At this moment, the family of five sat at the dinner table, and the topic was brought up again. As usual, Erbao covered Liu Nian's mouth.
Liu Nian pushed Er Bao's hand away and teased him, "Why can't people say that? You've been longing to marry Sister Qianqian, you can't like other girls."
Erbao gritted his teeth, lowered his head, and muttered softly, "I didn't say I wanted to like anyone else."
Children's fondness comes and goes quickly. Besides, after they moved into apartment buildings, the children went to school in the county town, so they don't go back to Jiangjuntun very often anymore.
Liu Nian only sees Qianqian a few times a year, and given Erbao's scumbag nature, she doesn't believe Erbao can remember Qianqian forever.
Su Xu looked at his children with a smile, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Honey, give me some money. A friend is getting married, and I have to give a gift."
Sanbao blinked. "Why is Daddy so poor? He's always asking Mommy for money."
Everyone says their family is the richest in Jiangjuntun, but why has Dad never had any money?
Su Xu looked down at his three children and said with considerable pride, "What do you know? A good man can't have any secret savings, preferably not a single penny. He has to give it all to his wife. You're like your father, my pockets are cleaner than my face."
Erbao nodded thoughtfully and said, "Dad, I understand. I will learn from you in the future."
"You know everything now," Liu Nian said with a smile, glancing at Erbao. "Hurry up and eat."
That evening, Liu Nian secretly complained to Su Xu, "Erbao is so funny. He said today that he would always like Qianqian. Who does he take after?"
Su Xu was leaning against the headboard reading a book when he casually replied, "Me?"
"You?" Liu Nian leaned on Su Xu's shoulder, staring at his profile.
Su Xu's profile glowed with a soft light, and his narrow eyes glanced at her as he said, "Back then, I took one look at you and I was hooked on you for many years."
"That's why the love we had in our youth is the purest and the most unforgettable."
Liu Nian stared at him blankly and asked, "When exactly did you start liking me?"
Su Xu blinked. "It's a secret. I'm not telling you."
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