Shen Yanli straightened his back and said bluntly: "I think it's good to get married as soon as possible. I have decided on Wanwan for my life."
Guo Yulin was stunned when she heard this. After she came to her senses, she just felt funny in her heart that her son could also lose his temper sometimes.
Every time someone introduced him to a girl, he refused to go. When asked about it, he would just say: I'm not dating and I'm not getting married.
Now that he has met Zhou Yun too late and is dating her, he can't wait to get married. His attitude before and after is completely different, which is a slap in his face.
However, this also indirectly reflects that the young couple has a good relationship, but marriage is not a game that can be done just by saying so. Chen Yanli has a special status and must submit a marriage report to his superiors.
Besides, the betrothal gifts and other things have not been prepared yet.
Guo Yulin said with a straight face: "Why are you in such a hurry? Do you still want to get the marriage certificate tomorrow?"
Shen Yanli didn't want it to be so fast, but since she asked, he thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to get the certificate tomorrow, so he turned his head to look at Zhou Yunwan beside him and smiled softly, "It's not impossible, what do you think, Wanwan?"
Zhou Yunwan met his burning and affectionate gaze, then turned her head to look at Guo Yulin and Shen Dewen who were staring at them. Two blushes spread across her cheeks, and she couldn't help but secretly tug at his clothes on the back, reminding him to be more restrained.
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She didn't say yes or no, adhering to the principle of not agreeing to either side, and hesitating for a while before saying, "I... don't know."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yanli's face became visibly unhappy.
Guo Yulin coughed lightly and continued, "What's with that expression? Your father and I don't disagree with you two getting married. I just think Xiaowan is still young and hasn't finished her studies yet. You can get engaged first and then wait for two years before getting married."
Upon hearing this, the corners of Shen Yanli's mouth straightened a little. He was so happy that he didn't even consider this point. Indeed, Wanwan's studies have not been completed yet. For Wanwan, getting engaged first and getting married in two years is the best choice.
But there is only one word difference between engagement and marriage, but the meanings are worlds apart.
If he didn't get the certificate, for some reason, he always felt that something unexpected would happen along the way.
Zhou Yunwan didn't expect Guo Yulin to say this, just like her own mother, she was doing it for her own good, considering her in every aspect, and even putting Shen Yanli second for her.
After all, she is young, but Chen Yanli is not young anymore. In two years, Chen Yanli will be almost 30 years old. In this era when people generally get married early, to put it bluntly, he is considered an old bachelor.
Maybe someone who doesn't know the truth will talk about it behind your back.
Since you have decided to get married, what difference does it make whether it is early or late?
After figuring this out, Zhou Yunwan pursed her lips and slowly expressed her thoughts: "Aunt, I know you love me and letting me get married later is for my own good, but I like Yan Li very much and I have decided on him for my whole life."
"I am willing to marry him and get the marriage certificate with him as soon as possible."
At the end of her speech, she turned her head and looked at Chen Yanli with a smile, her expression serious and pleasing, her big eyes seemed to be filled with two pools of spring water, which easily captured Chen Yanli's soul.
Their eyes met in mid-air, and for a moment, only each other's hearts were beating wildly.
Shen Yanli's whole body was boiling, as if countless flames were burning his heart, if his parents were not still there, he really wanted to hold her tightly in his arms and kiss her hard.
Guo Yulin witnessed the two people looking at each other affectionately and coughed twice. Since that was the case, they had nothing to say, so he said, "Since Xiaowan also agrees, then we will definitely support it. So when do you want to get the marriage certificate? We can also arrange the wedding banquet."
Shen Yanli told her plan: "How about this, we will get the certificate as soon as Wanwan graduates, and as for the wedding banquet, we can pick a good date nearby?"
Zhou Yunwan will graduate in July, which is about two months later.
Guo Yulin had been in charge of Shen Yanxiang's wedding before, so he had experience. He calculated in his mind and said with a smile, "Two months of preparation time is enough."
There are so many things to prepare for a marriage, especially the wedding banquet, which is even more complicated and troublesome, and there are many places where money needs to be spent. But since it is her own son getting married, and the girl he marries is one that she is satisfied with and likes, Guo Yulin naturally helps when he can, and is happy and comfortable helping.
Thinking of this, she immediately decided to get the almanac and pick a few auspicious days.
Guo Yulin was in a hurry. Just now she said that Shen Yanli was anxious, but now she was the most anxious one.
The originally slightly tense atmosphere became more harmonious and friendly.
While looking through the almanac, Guo Yulin talked about the bride price.
The situation of the Zhou family is there. Zhou Yunwan's parents are gone, her uncle and aunt who took advantage of her are in prison for reform, and her family members in her mother's family are unreliable. The betrothal gift, the three golds, etc. must be given to Zhou Yunwan herself.
Since it is for Zhou Yunwan herself, it must be the best.
Guo Yulin and Shen Dewen have respectable jobs and hold high positions; they are both well-funded and there is no need for them to be stingy.
When the youngest son got married, the "four major items" - a radio, a bicycle, a sewing machine and a watch - were necessary. As for the rest, the cash and bills had to be paid according to the highest standards in Beijing.
Whatever treatment Shen Yanxiang received when he married his wife, Shen Yanli would naturally receive the same treatment. He should treat them equally and not be partial.
However, Guo Yulin took into consideration that Zhou Yunwan was the daughter of Shen Dewen's comrade-in-arms and savior, and that she was half a daughter living in their home. In addition to the betrothal gift, she would also give a portion of the dowry that the family should give to their daughter.
Although he thought so in his mind, Guo Yulin did not intend to say it out loud. Firstly, he was afraid that Zhou Yun would not accept it at the party, and secondly, he still had to discuss it with Shen Dewen privately.
"By the way, mom, I want Wanwan and I to move in with me after we get the marriage certificate."
Hearing this, everyone in the living room looked at Shen Yanli, including Zhou Yunwan.
They hadn't talked about this topic before.
Guo Yulin understood his intention, frowned slightly, and subconsciously asked, "You want to move out?"
If it were in the past, she would have agreed without hesitation, but recently Shen Yanxiang and Wu Yi were getting divorced, and the family atmosphere was not very good, it was cold and lonely. If they moved out at that time, the house would probably become empty.
As I get older, I like a harmonious and lively family more and more. What I can't stand the most is loneliness.
Shen Yanli also knew her worries, so she comforted her: “The research institute is close to here, we will come back often, and it’s okay to stay for a few days.”
But if he had to stay there forever, he would not be happy.
After all, after getting married, he and Wanwan also have to have a married life.
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