"Hongmei, I won't stand on ceremony with you anymore."
"Don't overthink it. I've prepared money for Liu Qiang and the other two, as well as for Chaoyang and his brother, because I've already distributed the rest of the profits to them. It's not easy to give money to Er Lengzi and Ge Shitou, but I've set aside the money for them, so I'll just give it to the kids directly."
I contacted Liu Huixin's parents at noon and we'll meet at Fuzeyuan tomorrow morning.
In the afternoon, Su Chen returned home with a lot of New Year's goods.
Although only her two sons live in the house, it is kept very clean. Su Chen is truly grateful for the successful upbringing of her sons.
When Liu Qiang and Xiang Dong returned home that evening, Xiang Dong said in a spoiled tone, "Mom, we haven't eaten yet."
"I have dumplings, I'll go cook them for you."
Looking at his two sons, Su Chen became more and more satisfied.
"Liu Qiang, come with me to Fuzeyuan tomorrow. I've arranged to meet Liu Huixin's parents. Your father wants to set a wedding date. If it can be moved up, I don't plan to go back."
"Okay, Mom, you can arrange it as you see fit. I'll have no problem with that. I'll call my second brother in a bit."
"Liu Qiang, Mom will ask you one more time, do you like Liu Huixin?"
"Mom, why do you ask that?"
"I'm just afraid you won't like it. Your aunt is also worried about this, afraid that you won't be happy in the future."
"Mom, I don't know what liking someone means, but I'm quite happy with Huixin, though not as happy as with Ping An."
But Mom, and Aunt, please don't worry. Now that I've agreed to get married, I won't regret it, and I won't let my wife and children down. I will be serious about my family.
"Okay, I understand. That puts our minds at ease."
"Big brother, I think Brother Zhiyuan is quite clingy to Second Sister-in-law too."
Liu Qiang glared at Xiang Dong. "What do you know?"
"How come I didn't know? Several people in my class are already dating."
What about you? Do you have a girl you like?
Xiang Dong shook his head. "I'm younger than them, and I'm already in my final year of high school. I don't want to do poorly on the exam and get chased and beaten up."
"You know that's good enough. Have you thought it through? You really want to go to the Haishi Military Academy?"
"Yes, I've made up my mind."
"Mom, I'm so jealous of Xiang Dong and Xiang Bei. Why did they go to military academy while I only went to college?"
"This was decided by your father and your uncle."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qiang lost his temper. He knew that his uncle meant for him to follow his older brother.
Xiang Dong gloated. Finally, his older brother, unable to tolerate him any longer, gave him a beating, and only then did he behave.
The next day, Xiang Dong went to his fourth brother's place for training, while Liu Qiang stayed behind and went to Fuzeyuan with his mother.
The mother and son arrived early, but the nanny recognized them and invited them in. Liu Qiang didn't sit with his mother but went to the practice room instead.
Zhang Hongmei arrived at eight o'clock and saw Su Chen reading a book. "Where's Liu Qiang?"
"He went to practice martial arts in the backyard."
"Hmm, I reckon the Liu family should be arriving soon. Is Liu Qiang still going back to the base to hold the wedding?"
"No need, I'll just treat my family to a meal in the capital."
"Yes, I understand." Just then, the nanny led Liu Huixin and her family of three in. Gan Lu went to call Liu Qiang.
This was the first time Liu Huixin's family had met Liu Qiang's mother. They exchanged pleasantries for a while. Then Liu Qiang entered.
He greeted the people in the room and sat down next to Su Chen.
"I invited the three of you here today to discuss the wedding date for our two children," Su Chen said with a smile.
“What we mean is that the two children are still young. Why don’t we let them date for a few years and then talk about it after Huixin graduates?” Wei Caifeng said to Su Chen with a smile.
Su Chen frowned slightly. "Is that so? But Liu Qiang's father and I are quite anxious. Could we move it up?"
“Sister Su, Huixin is a sophomore this year, and she will graduate in two more years. It’s not too late to wait until she graduates.”
"Alright, I understand. Since that's what you mean, then so be it. From what I'm hearing, the engagement isn't necessary yet, is that right?"
Liu Jiancheng quickly interjected, "No, how about we arrange a marriage between the two children first?"
Su Chen glanced at Liu Qiang, but his son showed no expression.
"Let's wait until Huixin receives her graduation certificate before we talk about it. We can come together then. We're quite busy right now. I'm going back to my post tomorrow, so we'll come over after Huixin graduates."
Wei Caifeng was filled with regret. Why hadn't she said more kind words? As the woman, couldn't she have been a little more reserved?
Zhang Hongmei, who was standing to the side, overheard Wei Caifeng's inner thoughts and burst out laughing. Was this a case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead?
Liu Jiancheng glared at his wife. "Sister Su, we know you and the commander are both very busy. It's already quite an achievement that you were able to come back this time. How about this, you tell me a time?"
"It's alright. Since you want to keep your daughter here longer, then keep her here. You're right, both children are still very young. Who knows what will happen in the future?"
Upon hearing Su Chen's words, Wei Caifeng immediately became anxious. Her daughter had already married above her station by finding such a family. If she really missed this opportunity and they found someone else's daughter, wouldn't she regret it to death?
“Sister Su, our husband is right. You and the leader are both busy. Since you are in the capital now, let’s settle the marriage arrangements for our children. Can you suggest a time?”
Su Chen thought about it and decided not to be coy anymore. After all, this was her future daughter-in-law, and she couldn't let such a trivial matter leave a rift in her heart.
"Actually, I came back this time to set a wedding date for them. If it's early, I'll stay and go back after Liu Qiang's wedding. If it takes a long time, I really don't have time to wait here."
Liu Jiancheng and his wife exchanged a glance. "Sister Su, why don't you set the time?"
Su Chen didn't respond to that, but instead looked at Liu Huixin to the side.
"Huixin, what do you think? Do you want to wait a few years before talking about this? Or can you get married while you're still in school?"
Liu Huixin noticed everyone staring at her, then glanced at Liu Qiang. "Auntie, I have no objections. I'll follow your arrangements. Why don't you ask Liu Qiang what he thinks?"
Su Chen readily asked her son, "Liu Qiang, what are your thoughts?"
Liu Qiang smiled and asked, "Huixin, will you marry me?"
When Liu Huixin heard Liu Qiang ask this question, her face turned red, but she nodded with a smile in her eyes.
"Alright, then I hope you can marry me as soon as possible. What do you mean?"
"Okay, I'm willing."
Su Chen looked at the Liu couple again. "In that case, there's something I still need to confirm. Huixin, if you're willing to get married, are you willing to have children?"
Upon hearing this question, Liu Huixin blushed even more.
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