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Chapter 174 - 140 Settling the Marriage / Thawing the Father-Son Relationship
Chapter 174: Chapter 140 Settling the Marriage / Thawing the Father-Son Relationship
Before dawn arrived, I was the diligent Xiaomi, buzzing around...
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In the side hall, the two families gathered together and finally decided on the outcome. Chuxia had just arrived at the military unit for a little over half a month; at this time, it seemed really inappropriate for her to ask for leave. Therefore, they agreed to postpone the wedding a bit and set it for mid-October when the climate was pleasant and coincided with the farming off-season, which was convenient in all respects.
As for the marriage certificate, they would start processing it now—the regimental leader Tongzi’s suggestion, with ample reason: they didn’t want their mothers and Jing Zhe’s mother to keep making such a fuss every day!
The Zhou family members unanimously expressed their agreement!
The Lin family members, with no other choice, also expressed their agreement—after witnessing the scene outside just before, if they didn’t agree, it would seem as though they were harboring ulterior motives. So, they agreed.
In reality, once the certificate was issued, it meant they were already husband and wife. In other words, their precious daughter would soon become someone else’s wife.
Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe couldn’t help but have their eyes redden. Their beloved daughter, whom they had raised so dearly, was about to belong to another family—they just couldn’t bear it!
Chuxia’s eyes were also misty, but fortunately, she had previously discussed this matter with Zhou Mikang and had psychologically accepted some of it, so her expression was still relatively normal.
Zhao Yushan and Li Aiyuan were nothing but happy.
They had always felt that their younger sister Zhao Yulan marrying Lin Baohe only brought hardships without any other benefits. Now that their niece was marrying well, their younger sister could finally enjoy some good fortune, and they were genuinely happy for her from the bottom of their hearts.
Thinking about their own son and daughter-in-law also being able to bask in the reflected glory made them even happier—it was human nature and understandable.
However, even though the marriage arrangement had been decided, whenever they spoke to the Zhou family members, they still felt incredibly restrained. The disparity between the families’ circumstances was too great. For them to feel at ease, it might take a lifetime.
"Dad, Mom..." Zhou Mikang stood up and handed over a passbook, "This is a little savings I’ve accumulated over the last few years. Take it back with you and build a better house, so you can live more comfortably. Chuxia and I will also be at ease.
Once Chuxia and I have settled down, we’ll bring you over to live with us. Don’t worry, parents, you’re gaining a son, not losing a daughter."
"No need, no need..." Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe hurriedly pushed the passbook back, vigorously waving their hands and shaking their heads. Seeing Zhou Mikang push it back again, the couple truly panicked and unanimously declared that if Zhou Mikang insisted on giving them the money, they would call off the marriage!
Originally, the couple was worried that the Zhou family would think Chuxia was marrying Zhou Mikang for the Zhou family’s status. If they accepted the money, it would definitely make the Zhou family suspect they were selling their daughter for wealth and status. So, no matter what, they just couldn’t take the money.
"You take it back," Chuxia whispered with a sigh, noting her parents’ wishes as she took the passbook back from Zhou Mikang, "If my parents say no, then it’s a definite no. Don’t make it hard for them."
After a moment’s hesitation, Zhou Mikang nodded. "Alright, Dad, Mom, I’ll take the money back. But the betrothal gifts, you must accept. It’s a matter of Chuxia’s reputation. You don’t want others to slander her or look down upon her, do you?"
"This..." Isn’t it the same thing? The couple looked at each other with dumbfounded expressions, not knowing how to respond.
"Xiao Lin, Xiao Zhao, Chuxia’s marriage into our family is our Zhou family’s fortune. The betrothal gifts, you must take. I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry. Once Chuxia becomes a member of the Zhou family, no one will dare to look down on her or gossip about her.
Our family’s matriarch is sentimental. It may take her a little while to accept Chuxia as the Zhou family’s granddaughter-in-law, but after living together for a while, she will surely come to like Chuxia. So, about the matriarch, you don’t need to worry.
Moreover, if she really dares to give Chuxia a hard time, Xiaomi won’t let it slide. That kid is our family’s little overlord—nobody dares to mess with her.
But don’t worry about him bullying Chuxia. He’s more than nine years older than her. If he really dares to bully Chuxia, I’ll be the first to not let him off the hook!
If Chuxia marries into our family, and we clearly have the means to help you but just ignore you, letting you struggle, it wouldn’t be right by any means, right?
Otherwise, nothing else, but the spit alone could drown us. People in your village would definitely say that Chuxia, in pursuit of a good life for herself, has abandoned her parents."
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