Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner, and Si Cheng and the others also went out.
Thinking back to yesterday when I told my uncle about dating Yunqi, I remember the surprised looks on their faces. They had urged him to find a girlfriend before, but he had refused. They were saying privately that maybe his parents' influence had made him lose faith in marriage and that's why he didn't want to find one.
"Ah Cheng, are you serious? If you and Xiao Qi are going to be together, then you have to be prepared to stay together forever. Xiao Qi is a good girl. If you bully her, we won't stand by your side."
"Brother, should I call you brother or brother-in-law from now on?" Gao Liang asked curiously, putting his arm around his shoulder.
"..."
On his first visit as Yunqi's boyfriend, he carefully prepared a gift according to local customs, and also brought gifts for Yunqi's father and his family before heading out.
They soon arrived at the Yun family's residence. The two families were related by marriage, and the family members entered the house familiarly.
"Old Yun, are you home?"
"Old Gao, you're here! Welcome, welcome!" he said as he ushered them into the living room.
After everyone greeted each other and put away their gifts, Si Cheng walked up to Yun's father, extended his hands, and bowed slightly. "Uncle, hello! I'm Si Cheng."
"Old Yun, this is my nephew. Do you like him?" Uncle Gao introduced from the side.
Yun's father glanced at Si Cheng twice before extending his hand to shake it.
"It looks alright, but we need to find out more details," Mr. Yun retorted bluntly to Uncle Gao.
After everyone took their seats, Yun Qi brought in tea, placed a cup in front of each person, and invited everyone to drink. He also winked at Si Cheng, which made Gao Jie and Gao Liang chuckle to themselves.
Ignoring the younger generation's playful banter, the two chatted about the year's weather. Aunt Gao went into the kitchen to help her younger sister prepare lunch, and the two sisters chatted as they worked. Mainly, it was Yun's mother inquiring about Si Cheng's situation, which Aunt Gao explained in detail to her.
The more Yun's mother got to know him, the more she liked him. She felt that he was a husband tailor-made for Yun Qi, and the two complemented each other perfectly in every way. What pleased the elderly woman the most was that he could live with them in the future.
Father Yun was unaware that Mother Yun had already fallen for him. He was still questioning her carefully in the living room, and Si Cheng answered earnestly. Several times, Si Cheng almost fell into the traps Father Yun had set, but thankfully, she had the experience from her past life, so she not only carefully avoided them but also gave satisfactory answers.
"That's terrifying! If every father-in-law is like my uncle, then I'd better not get married." Gao Liang patted his chest, still shaken.
The atmosphere gradually became more relaxed, and a smile gradually appeared on Yun's father's face, causing him to let out a deep breath. This hurdle was finally more than halfway over.
"Dinner's ready," said Yun's mother, coming over to greet everyone.
During the meal, everyone toasted and drank, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
After dinner, Uncle Gao brought up the topic of the two's marriage. Yun's father had been mentally prepared yesterday, but when he heard about the marriage, he felt depressed, as if his own cabbage was about to be eaten by a pig.
Upon hearing that the two wanted to get their marriage certificate during the first month of the lunar calendar, I felt terrible.
"Brother, did you two get on the train first and buy tickets later?" Gao Liang secretly asked, only to get a slap on the head in return.
Yunqi rested her head on her father's shoulder, silently pleading with him while holding his hand. Yun's father reluctantly agreed, saying that they would prepare betrothal gifts according to local customs, hold the ceremony on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, and then host a banquet for relatives and friends.
Upon hearing that Yun's father had agreed to the marriage, Si Cheng immediately assumed the role of a son-in-law, serving tea and water with great eagerness, hoping to set the wedding date as well.
Yun's father could see through his little scheme, but he just wouldn't respond. Meanwhile, Yun Qi and the others were secretly laughing on the sidelines.
In the end, Uncle Gao couldn't stand it anymore and pulled Yun's father aside to discuss it.
"Xiao Qi, where are you planning to hold the banquet?"
"We can just hold it in our hometown. We can just invite a few close colleagues from the company."
"So you guys had planned this all along!" Gao Liang teased.
"Don't bully Xiao Qi," Si Cheng warned.
"Brother, you're heartless when it comes to women. You're taking advantage of the fact that I don't have a wife to love me."
"We'll check the calendar and decide on the wedding date then," Uncle Gao announced the good news, while Dad Yun nodded reluctantly beside him.
Yunqi had already made up her mind about this man. She didn't want to be like the characters in novels who thrived in the apocalypse by relying on their foresight. She just wanted to protect her family and live a peaceful life.
She has neither the beautiful appearance of a female protagonist in a novel, nor any overpowered cheat codes. Although she has a spatial cheat, she will not rely on it too much. She will spend her life with Si Cheng and live out her days in peace.
Seeing that their daughter had already agreed, the parents didn't say anything more and sat down together to discuss the details.
Remembering what Yunqi said about returning to this area to develop their careers after next year, Yun's father decided to give Yunqi his 200-square-meter duplex apartment in the city as her dowry.
After months of trading in the stock market, the couple had accumulated over 10 million yuan. They then discussed giving a dowry of 1.88 million yuan and using the wedding as an excuse to prepare more supplies.
When Yun's father heard the amount of the betrothal gifts, he nodded in satisfaction. Although he would not accept the money and would add some money for Yun Qi's dowry, it was a sign of how much he valued his daughter.
Meanwhile, Yun's mother was discussing with her sister what to prepare for the wedding ceremony and the guest list. Gao Jie and Gao Liang, the two siblings, were also drafted to write things down.
Yunqi secretly led Sicheng to her room, and as soon as they entered, Sicheng hugged her tightly.
"Honey, I miss you so much! Do you miss me too?"
"I haven't had time to think about you yet," Yun Qi said, speaking the truth. He had been busy ever since he returned.
"You naughty girl, can't you be a little sweeter?" he said, then took her lips into his mouth and savored them.
The two became entangled in the room, and just as things were about to escalate, they heard Gao Yan shout from below, "Xiao Qi, someone is looking for you."
"It's all your fault, how can I face anyone now?" She pushed Si Cheng away and slapped him a few times.
"Anyway, we're getting married soon, what's there to be shy about? If they dare to laugh at you, I'll teach them a lesson." Si Cheng helped her fix her hair and clothes.
"Who would come looking for me at this time?" she wondered as she went downstairs.
As soon as I went downstairs, I saw Gao Liang making faces and acting silly at the bottom of the stairs.
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