Chapter 669 Your Daughter
"You don't need to be embarrassed. Actually, I'm urging Commander Xiao to get married, after all, he's getting on in years."
Li Honghai could see Su Jin's predicament, but someone had to break the ice eventually.
Otherwise, given Xiao Yunfeng's indecisive nature, who knows how long it would have taken.
Su Jin finally managed to catch her breath, and naturally dared not drink any more water.
"Political Commissar, he's not that old."
At least she doesn't think so.
Li Honghai assumed she was just shy. "I also think he's not that old, after all, he's more than ten years younger than me. But normally, a child his age should be in school. He used to focus all his attention on the army, so he neglected his marriage. Now he's finally come to his senses, and you two know each other well and have a free-choice relationship, so it's time to put marriage on the agenda."
This wasn't a joke; it was something very serious.
Su Jin was momentarily at a loss for words.
Seeing her hesitation, Li Honghai continued, "You can treat me like family. If you have any thoughts or requests for Commander Xiao, you can bring them up! Of course, there's also the bride price and such. We can't skimp on anything that others have!"
Xiao Yunfeng was willing to give up his brigade commander position for her sake, so naturally he would agree to any request she made.
"Political Commissar, I have no requests."
As soon as Su Jin said something, Li Honghai's eyes crinkled with laughter.
Indeed, having an emotional foundation makes all the difference...
"However, I have no plans to get married right now."
Li Honghai: "..."
The joy lasted only a second.
He stared intently at Su Jin, clearly not expecting her to say something like that.
“That’s true. You and Commander Xiao have only been in a relationship for a short time. Although you’ve lived together for so many years and know each other very well, your relationship has changed now, so it will naturally take time to adjust.”
Awkwardly steer the conversation back on track, first agreeing with Su Jin to avoid making her feel resistant.
"What I said earlier might not have been clear enough. I'm not telling you to get married right away, but rather to prepare yourself mentally first. Marriage is a major life event, so it shouldn't be rushed. After you get to know each other for a while longer, things will naturally fall into place, right?"
Then, as a second-best option, he extended the wedding date to test her attitude.
If she still doesn't budge, then Xiao Yunfeng's marriage is likely to be indefinitely postponed.
After Li Honghai stared at her intently for a few seconds, Su Jin finally nodded.
"call!"
Li Honghai finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that the girl really wasn't mentally prepared.
"Okay, that puts my mind at ease."
"What are you worried about?"
Xiao Yunfeng pushed open the door and entered, interrupting their conversation.
He returned at just the right time, neither too early nor too late.
A faint smile appeared on Su Jin's lips.
Li Honghai gave him a meaningful look, "I'm just having a casual chat with Comrade Su Jin."
Xiao Yunfeng looked at Su Jin with a questioning gaze.
Seeing his actions, Li Honghai was both amused and exasperated. "What, are you afraid I'll bully your daughter?"
Xiao Yunfeng snorted coldly, his protectiveness evident.
"I'm taking the person with me."
After saying that, he took Su Jin's hand.
"Goodbye, Political Commissar."
Su Jin politely said goodbye.
Li Honghai smiled speechlessly, "Look how smug this kid is, like he's got a wife all to himself."
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