"You're dreaming!"
Dong You was not joking when she told Chen Qian'an about "proposing marriage". She really intended to go to the Chen family's door to propose marriage.
Although she and Chen Qi'an had obtained the national seal of marriage, Chen Qi'an was the Chen family's most beloved youngest son. If Dong You didn't show some respect and demonstrate her determination to dote on Chen Qi'an after marriage, the Chen family probably wouldn't be at ease with their marriage. Chen Qi'an valued his family very much. If his family was worried about this, she couldn't guarantee that Chen Qi'an would not file for divorce.
She didn't want this to happen.
You must try your best to gain the Chen family's approval.
Perhaps it was because Chen Qian'an's attitude towards her had slightly changed when they just got the marriage certificate, which made her taste the sweetness. Her plan to wait a few days before confessing to her family was brought forward in her impulsiveness.
This was the first time Dongyou had returned home twice in a month, and both times he had stayed home for dinner. The two elderly people seemed very happy, and from the moment they received the news, they went straight to the kitchen and asked the cook to prepare Dongyou's favorite dishes.
Dong Qun was happy in his heart, but on the surface he had to put on a look of disdain. He still hadn't forgotten what Dong You had done to him last time.
Dong You returned home at dinner time as usual. Although this had happened many times and the two old people were already used to it, today was still a little different. Zhang Ruye couldn't help but scold him, "Why are you back so late today?"
Everyone knew the reason, but Dongyou couldn't openly say she didn't want to see her father's face, as if everyone owed him eight million. So she just smiled and said, "The company has a very important project recently, and we've been working overtime."
Dong Qun snorted coldly, "What's so busy about that little shabby company?"
Does he have some kind of problem that makes me feel uncomfortable if he doesn't choke? I often wonder this during winter outings.
Wang Huan knew that Dong Qun would be very harsh when speaking to his daughter. He felt helpless because no matter how many times he said it, as long as Dong Qun got emotional, he would forget everything he had promised before. He hadn't changed his arrogant attitude over the years.
To prevent the two from arguing again and ruining their meal, she quickly changed the subject and said, "Dinner is ready, come sit down and eat!"
Dong You understood the difficulty his mother faced in trying to reconcile them, so he didn't dwell on his father, a man who was 55 years old but mentally no older than three. Besides, there would be plenty of opportunities to confront him later.
She was really looking forward to seeing Dong Qun's shocked and helpless expression.
She knew that her marriage was a major event for the Dong family. If she decided on it without saying anything, they would definitely think she was too hasty and would be frightened by her reckless behavior.
"I am married."
——So she was very considerate and chose to interrupt and lightly release this explosive news when everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks, ate the fruit brought to the table by the aunt, and talked about family matters.
The four of them had just begun chatting about the recent stock market, and for a moment they hadn't paid attention to what Dong You was saying, assuming it was just some company stock or something. It took them a while to process what she was saying, and they all frowned.
Although they always urged Dongyou to find a partner and settle down to get married, they did not want Dongyou to just find a man and get married. They still hoped that they would carefully screen the person Dongyou would spend the rest of his life with.
The first one to react was Dong Qun. He stared at Dong You with wide eyes and said in disbelief, "What?!"
Dong Renhua drank more tea to calm himself down.
Zhang Ruye hadn't figured it out yet and made a pause gesture. "Wait...what does married mean? Did you get the marriage certificate?"
Dongyou nodded.
Seeing Dong You nod decisively, Wang Huan finally couldn't sit still anymore: "With whom?!"
The ending tone even changed due to excitement.
As a mother, Wang Huan had read too many news stories about girls being scammed into marriage. Dong You's quiet marriage registration was nine-tenths like those news stories of girls blinded by love. She couldn't help but feel anxious.
Especially seeing Dongyou smile after hearing her question, a smile she had almost never seen on her face before. She knew her daughter well, and seeing that face with even her eyes smiling, she knew her daughter was truly happy.
Because her daughter is so outstanding, she is a noticeable presence in the circle. Her movements can be known without asking. Wang Huan has not heard of anyone being close to Dong You.
Because of this, Wang Huan suspected that Dong You had been deceived.
"——Yes, Xiao An, try your best to prepare and go to the Chen family to propose marriage." Dong You said with a faint smile that he deliberately suppressed, and tried to keep his tone steady.
Dong Qun was furious and stood up suddenly, and the chair made a harsh noise when it rubbed against the ground.
It's not enough that he secretly got the marriage certificate before telling his family, but the man he was with was the youngest son of the Chen family, a man he had never been very happy with. That's fine, even if he wasn't very happy with Chen Qi'an, it wasn't unacceptable. It was Dong You's "going to the Chen family to propose marriage" that was truly difficult for him to accept.
Dong Qun was old-fashioned. He thought: Why would a woman come to propose marriage? Wouldn't that make his daughter seem desperate to get married? To put it bluntly, wouldn't that just be asking for money and acting like she was worthless? Not to mention that Chen Qi'an's father, Chen Zhangyuan, was his longtime friend. How could he face his friends?
He looked down at Dong You, who was sitting calmly in his chair, and said through gritted teeth, "You're dreaming."
Dongyou crossed his arms over his chest, admiring his frustrated look, and felt very happy.
She slowly took out her bright red marriage certificate and looked directly into Dong Qun's furious eyes. She couldn't help but smile because she was in a good mood, but her tone was firm: "You have to go even if you don't want to. I'm just notifying you."
Dong Qun saw this look as a blatant provocation. He had known Dong You for a long time, and since Dong You grew up, he had always disliked everything about him. He would always argue with him whenever they met, and neither his words nor his actions showed any respect for him as a father.
"If you want to go, go by yourself! I absolutely won't go!"
He said this angrily and left, and even sparks could be seen flying from the back of his head.
Only after his figure disappeared from everyone's sight did Wang Huan look at Dong You and whispered, "Don't worry about him. If we really need to do something, he'll just go along obediently."
Dong Qun's angry yet helpless look brightened Dong You's mood. She smiled and replied, "I know, Mom."
"But I still have to say something about you." Wang Huan looked at his daughter, whose face had matured, with a serious expression. "What's going on between you and Xiao An? How could you just hastily get married without telling your family? It's such a big deal... By the way, does the Chen family know about it?"
Dong You's prepared words stuck in her throat. She tried hard to suppress the subconscious reaction of touching her nose and replied calmly, "I don't know. Xiao An should have told his family.
Wang Huan looked at her suspiciously, obviously dissatisfied with the answer.
The two of them stood in silence for a few seconds, and finally Wang Huan gave in. She sighed and said, "No matter what, since we're married, it's natural to meet the in-laws." She said with lingering fear, "Luckily, you married Xiao An. Xiao An knows you well and has good character and personality. If you were with that man who appeared out of nowhere, I really think you would have gone to the hospital to see me."
Dongyou laughed awkwardly and thought to himself that he was not such a casual person.
With her wealth, she couldn't afford to just pick a random marriage partner. Although that would only infuriate Dong Qun even more, it would be a waste of her own life to sacrifice herself to a strange and dangerous person.
Only someone like Chen Qi'an, who grew up with you, knows you well, and has a similar family background, is the most suitable.
She thought she knew Chen Qian'an very well and understood his character very well.
Their relationship has indeed not been as good as before in recent years, but after all, they have known each other for more than 20 years, and the friendship is always there.
She believed that Chen Qianan would not do anything to hurt her, and she could not imagine what Chen Qianan could do to hurt her.
There is no conflict of interest between them.
Moreover, she does not rule out a marriage with Chen Qi'an, and even welcomes it.
However, Dongyou always wanted things to be done in a more complete and detailed manner. Although they had already obtained a marriage certificate, she still hired a lawyer to draft a prenuptial agreement to clearly divide their property.
However, this agreement was a bit hurtful after all. She was a little afraid that Chen Qian'an would be sad, and she kept hesitating whether to take it out for him to sign.
Chen Qi'an is just mild-tempered and considerate, not incapable of sadness or anger.
He just doesn't make it obvious.
Dongyou has always known his temper.
On the one hand, she was afraid that Chen Qian'an would be wronged, and on the other hand, she was afraid that she would accidentally make a mistake.
Let's take it one step at a time.
A few days later, Dong Qun stood outside the Chen family's gate with gift boxes in each hand.
Looking up at the black and gold door in front of him, Dong Qun felt that he had done something sinful.
How could he give birth to such an unfilial daughter who only brings shame to him?
Dong You was nervous about meeting his "parents-in-law" whose relationship had changed for the first time, and he was nervous in his heart, not paying attention to Dong Qun's resentful look.
Uncle Chen and Aunt Chen were very nice to her when she was a child, but now she wants to take away their most beloved youngest son. I wonder if the uncles and aunts will be angry.
Being angry was a minor matter. She was more afraid that Chen Qi'an would be scolded by his uncles and aunts. He had done such a big thing so quietly, and the elders would inevitably say something hurtful if they got angry.
In her heart, Chen Qi'an's heart was very fragile and could not withstand such treatment.
Not long after the doorbell rang, the door of the villa opened and a middle-aged man walked out with steady steps and opened the door himself.
"Oh, Old Dong!" Chen Zhangyuan seemed inexplicably flustered as he pressed the door button. His smile was a bit forced, and he said awkwardly, "Long time no see, haha..."
Chen Zhangyuan wasn't the only one feeling embarrassed. Dong Qun cursed her inwardly for being an unfilial daughter and laughed awkwardly, "Haha, long time no see, haha..."
Dong You called out "Uncle Chen" and then looked behind him. He saw Chen Qian'an standing under the triangular eaves in front of the villa door, quietly looking at them as they greeted each other awkwardly.
Having not seen each other for a few days, Dongyou really wanted to rush over and talk to him immediately. However, because the elders were still chatting, she could only suppress the impulse of her legs and let her eyes wander.
Chen Qi'an looked at her, and his indifferent eyes turned into a feather that gently scratched Dong You's heart. It was only a momentary tremor, which disappeared in a flash. The owner of the heart did not notice the abnormality.
Finally entering the Chen family villa, Dong You deliberately slowed down his pace and walked side by side with Chen Qi'an at the end of the team, whispering in his ear: "Uncle Chen is here to open the door, he opened it very quickly."
“…My parents have been watching the surveillance at the gate.”
Dong You raised her head slightly to look at his face, and saw helplessness on his face. This expression was really cute in Dong You's eyes. She smiled and said, "Uncle and aunt, do you take this so seriously?"
"..." Chen Qi'an touched his neck uncomfortably, and after a long while, he managed to say, "Of course."
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