"Sister-in-law, you can rest assured about this. We will treat Nianci the same way we would our own daughter. I have two sons and no daughter. I always wanted a sweet little girl. But my health is not good, so I will never have these two."
Don't laugh at me, but in my family, my aunt's family, and all my siblings' families, there are only boys. We only had one son in the end, but he lived far away, so we never had the chance to admire him.
So, sister-in-law, don't worry, the girls in our family are more precious than the boys.
An Xiaojing was certainly aware of their situation; there were indeed no girls on their side.
"Sister-in-law, hearing you say that makes me feel more at ease."
I wonder what the old lady means?
"Niece-in-law, do you think it would be possible to arrange for the two children to get married in February?"
"February? That's fine, we'll do as you say."
Hu Aifen smiled, saying that the woman's side had already made arrangements.
"How about February 16th?" Hu Aifen said, then took out a notebook. She had asked someone to look up the date yesterday afternoon.
An Xiaojing looked at the dozen or so dates on the screen; the latest one was May.
"Auntie, I have no objection. Should the engagement date be the 20th of the first lunar month, as you wrote?"
"Yes, is it okay to get engaged on that day? We don't have many customs in my hometown, but I don't know if it's acceptable to get engaged during the first month of the lunar calendar here?"
“Auntie, there aren’t any special customs here, so we’ll do as you say. We’ll get engaged on the 20th of the first lunar month and get married on the 16th of the second lunar month.”
Hu Aifen and Ma Li felt relieved after receiving confirmation, and then began to discuss the engagement and betrothal gifts.
“Niece-in-law, for the engagement, we have prepared two thousand yuan and a set of gold jewelry for Nianci. For the wedding, we have prepared six thousand yuan, two sets of jewelry, and all the wedding gifts will go to the young couple.”
“Sister-in-law, we have no objection to the amount of the betrothal gift. Our family is well-off. We are an only child and have no other siblings. Nianci has a younger brother who is still young. So my father-in-law said that we have prepared a dowry of six thousand yuan for Nianci, as well as furniture and an apartment.”
"These are all for the children, we have no objection."
“Sister-in-law, you don’t know, our Nianci has been well-behaved since she was a child. My father-in-law likes her the most, and this dowry was prepared a long time ago.”
"Okay, we're a sensible family. As long as the two kids are capable, that's fine."
Actually, Aunt Chongyu had prepared a two-courtyard house and an apartment building for him.
An Xiaojing understood immediately. This was prepared by the madam for Chongyu. It was good. Although the family had said that they did not expect him to bring great glory to the family, they felt that it was enough for him to be protected. Moreover, Liu Chongyu's status would definitely not be low in the future.
"These children are so much happier than we were back then. What did we have?"
"That's right, sister-in-law. There's really no need to prepare furniture. His aunt has already prepared all the furniture and appliances. We just need to prepare some supplies for the children."
"Okay, sister-in-law, I understand. I'll discuss it with my father-in-law."
The woman said they had reached a consensus, and the man didn't hold back either. Although it was all about external matters, they didn't discuss anything related to work.
Liu Chongyu and Shen Nianci were chatting in the study. They had met three times since their blind date.
“Nianci, my grandma, maternal grandma, and mom are all envious of my younger brothers’ weddings.”
Shen Nianci smiled with her lips pursed, her eyes crinkling, making her look particularly charming and endearing.
"My mom told me your grandma called, but you don't seem worried at all?"
"I don't mind, but I'd be willing to settle down and start a family early."
"Have you made up your mind? Is it me?"
"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't need to waste my time."
Nianci, I really can't bring myself to say "I love you." I didn't fall in love with you at first sight, but we'll gradually develop our feelings for each other.
And I, Liu Chongyu, assure you, as long as it's not your fault, I will absolutely not do anything to betray you, and I will absolutely not betray my family or you.
Shen Nianci looked at him seriously and saw the solemn expression on his face. "Okay, I believe you. I also promise you that I will be a good wife and be filial to the elders in the family."
Liu Chongyu smiled and nodded, "I believe you too."
"I don't know what time your family has set?"
"I reckon it won't be past February at the latest."
Nianci, after we get married, you should continue going to school. But we might have to have children before you graduate. You know, if we don't have children, the old folks will nag us countless times a day.
"Chongyu, what if there's something wrong with my health?"
“Now you need a medical examination report to get a marriage certificate. Also, no matter which of us has a health problem, my aunt will find someone to treat us. You don’t need to worry about that.”
"Liu Chongyu, does your family favor sons over daughters?"
"Hehehe, no, although my family wouldn't say we favor girls over boys, girls are definitely precious in my family. There's only one girl in our generation."
Shen Nianci was relieved. As long as it wasn't about favoring sons over daughters, that was fine.
“Nianci, you don’t need to feel pressured. Just let nature take its course. If we really have a girl, I reckon my aunt will have to take her in and raise her.”
"Does Madam like girls that much?"
"That's right. I have a cousin who was very handsome when he was little, and my aunt would sometimes dress him up in pretty dresses. And my nine nephews, every year they dress up as girls and take photos."
Shen Nianci had never seen the nine children before and was very curious. "Are the nine grandsons of the Madam's family beautiful?"
"You'll see when you meet them; I guarantee you'll like them at first sight."
The two chatted in the study and got along quite well.
The men and women gathered in the living room and finally decided on the wedding date for their children.
"Auntie, sister-in-law, you must stay for dinner."
Seeing how enthusiastic the other party was, Hu Aifen agreed.
The Shen family was doing alright, with a nanny, but An Xiaojing still brought Shen Nianci into the kitchen as well.
When the family returned home in the afternoon, Liu Chongyu learned his wedding date.
He found Liu Jingze in the study. "Uncle."
"Yes, please sit down."
"Uncle, I really envy you."
"What do you envy about me? Not getting married?"
"Yes, Third Brother said that you are my role model. It's just a matter of whether I have the ability and courage to learn from you."
"Chongyu, you're both grown up now and will be getting married soon. There are some things you can know."
Actually, it's not that I don't want to get married, it's just that I can't have the woman I want.
Chongyu, getting married is actually a good thing. Look at your third brother and his family, aren't they quite happy?
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