Er Ya adjusted her language and said, "Cheng Guangxu, let me introduce myself first."
I am twenty years old this year, and my hometown is Liujiatun. My family consists of my parents, my older brother is married and works in a cotton mill in the city, and he also had a nephew this year.
There was also an older sister, but she has disappeared.
You've also met your younger siblings. As for other relatives, there are two maternal uncles, maternal grandmother, cousins, and your eldest and second uncles.
I am currently a junior at Capital Agricultural University.
I don't have any particular hobbies; I usually just read and sew to pass the time.
"Hehe, now it's my turn. I'm twenty-four years old this year. I'm an orphan. I was able to grow up thanks to the help of the villagers. Hongmei and I were classmates and went abroad together. Now I work at a research institute and my rank is captain."
I don't have any bad habits. When I have time, I read books or use computers.
I assure you, I truly fell in love with you at first sight. From now on, you'll be in charge of things at home. Also, I might not be home very often, which will be hard on you.
“I know that. I won’t look down on you. Besides, Grandpa Gu can let me join the research institute too. Hongmei said that we won’t have to be separated.”
"Hehe, then we won't have any worries. Er Ya, I hope you can marry me as soon as possible. You know, I've always been single, and seeing Zeng Zhongkang get married, I'm really envious."
I'm a straightforward person and I'm not good at sweet talk. I'll prove myself through my actions.
"I'm still in college. Besides, don't we need to get to know each other better?"
"Er Ya, my job restricts many things. I also want us to date first and then get married, but I don't have time to date."
Also, I have feelings for you, and that will gradually develop into love. I remember Hongmei once said that many loving families were arranged marriages where the couple fell in love after marriage.
I know I'm being impatient. You might not have any feelings for me yet, but you can trust me. I will make you fall in love with me, truly.
Er Ya frowned. Was she really going to get married? They had only met two days ago. She really couldn't accept this.
"Cheng Guangxu, I need time."
Seeing that Er Ya was truly determined, Cheng Guangxu suddenly had an idea. He had to find a way to tie his wife down first.
"Er Ya, now that we've decided to be in a relationship, and you need to go to school while I need to work, how about this? Let's go back to your hometown to get engaged first, and then find a good time to get married around the New Year?"
"Let me think about it, and I'll give you an answer tomorrow."
“Er Ya, I’ll give you time to think about it now. Can you give me an answer by noon? If you agree, we’ll buy train tickets to go back to your hometown, get engaged before the New Year, and then discuss the wedding date with your parents. After that, I can take leave when I come back to work and we can prepare for the wedding.”
Er Ya stared speechlessly at this person. He was refined-looking, highly educated, intelligent, and had a good job. But why was he so attentive to her?
"Okay, I'll go talk to Hongmei and my sister, and I'll give you an answer at noon."
Cheng Guangxu smiled happily, a truly innocent smile. It was quite unbelievable to see such a smile on a grown man's face.
Er Ya found Zhang Hongmei in the study, where she was teaching San Ya and Shi Tou math problems.
The three looked up. Seeing their second sister enter, they all felt that something was off about her, but they couldn't quite put their finger on it.
"Alright, you two go back and do your problems. If you don't understand anything, ask Cheng Guangxu or Cai Peilin. They were both top students in the mathematics department before."
Stone got up to leave, but Sanya refused to go.
Er Ya rolled her eyes at her.
“Hongmei, Cheng Guangxi and I have started a relationship, but he is in a hurry to get married right away. I disagree, and he wants to go back home to get engaged.”
I'm undecided. I can only say I don't dislike Cheng Guangxu, but is it a bit hasty to become husband and wife like this?
"Sister Er Ya, what in this world is certain? Everything has two sides. I know you're afraid of regretting it later, but how can you know the joys and sorrows of married life if you haven't tried it?"
You need to be brave enough to take that step. Whether things turn out well or badly depends on how hard you put your heart into it. You need to believe in yourself; you can live a good life.
"Second Sister, sometimes being too cautious can cause you to miss out on many opportunities."
"Second sister, Brother Cheng seems like the kind of man who dotes on his wife. She'll definitely treat you well in the future."
"What do you know, you're just a kid?"
"How could I not understand? Let me tell you, Brother Cheng is so much better than Sister Wang Ying's husband. That man is just a selfish person. And Brother Cai, you're too quiet. Do you really want to find a husband who's even more silent than you? Then your life together will just be a guessing game?"
Zhang Hongmei burst out laughing upon hearing Sanya's comment. "That kid's summary is so insightful!"
Wang Ying definitely lost the initiative with Zeng Zhongkang. Whoever falls in love first is at a disadvantage. Sanya wasn't wrong to say Zeng Zhongkang was selfish. That girl is very perceptive; she knew nothing about them before.
Of the three, Zhang Hongmei favored Cheng Guangxu the most; he truly had a pure and innocent heart. Living with someone like that, if you treat him well in the slightest, he will repay you tenfold.
“Hongmei, Cheng Guangxu said he wants me to give him an answer at noon. If I agree, I’ll buy tickets this afternoon and go back to my hometown tomorrow to get engaged. I’ll also discuss the wedding date with my mother.”
"Second Sister, Third Sister and I both think Cheng Guangxu is a good person, but it's up to you to decide."
Er Ya rested her forehead on her hand and thought for a while. "Alright, alright, I'm already this old, so an engagement is fine."
"Sister Er Ya, you're only twenty years old, that's really not old. Don't get married just for the sake of getting married."
"I understand. We're going back to our hometown tomorrow. Sanya, do you want to come with us?"
“I’m going back too. My second sister is getting engaged. How can I not be there?”
"Sanya, go ask Shitou, and then I'll have Lu Jing buy the tickets. Sleeper berths are easier."
Cheng Guangxu received Er Ya's confirmation before noon. He was overjoyed and completely lost his bearings. He held Er Ya's hand tightly until she pulled away, then he let go, feeling embarrassed.
"I'll go buy the tickets."
"No need, Hongmei asked Lujing to buy the tickets."
"Then I'll go buy something. No, I need to go find Hongmei. I don't know what I should buy?"
"Just some ordinary snacks, cigarettes and alcohol will do. I'll ask my mom when I get home."
"How can that be? No way! I'm going to marry his daughter, how can I not bring a decent gift? Er Ya, don't worry about this, it's just a token of my appreciation."
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