The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 1012 - 981 Seeking Marriage Proposal

Chapter 1012: Chapter 981 Seeking Marriage Proposal

Qi Xingwang is a ruthless man, who is not to be trifled with.

Moreover, his son Tang Qian truly likes Qi Zhengmin and even said to him in private that he was willing to transfer all the properties under his name to Qi Zhengmin to show his sincerity.

Although they were surprised and pleased by their son’s change and determination, at the same time they were worried. The human heart is inscrutable, and their son’s efforts might go to waste!

Old Master Tang and Old Madam Tang felt conflicted, but thinking of the Qi family’s lineage and wealth, they knew it wasn’t because the family was coveting Tang Qian’s money. It must be because of their son’s past that made the family feel uneasy, so they were searching for excuses to discipline Tang Qian.

After Tang Qian’s persuasion, the elderly couple let go of their prejudices, feeling that as long as their son and Qi Zhengmin truly loved each other, everything else didn’t matter.

Old Master Huo didn’t believe a word of what Old Master Tang said, but since the man had his principles and limits, he was willing to give him some advice.

"Alright, let’s have our meal first, and then we can go over for a visit," Old Master Huo said. "Right, Younger Brother Qi likes good wine, so don’t be stingy with your special reserve."

After all, it was to help the Old Tangs, so Old Master Huo felt it was fair for them to offer up something nice.

"Sure thing!" Old Master Tang laughed, "Nothing is as important as my son’s wedding now. My youngest son, my eldest grandson, the lifeline of the old man and old lady, this is no exaggeration. If Xiao Si can’t have a happy family, even in death, I won’t be able to rest in peace."

"Hehe, then show some sincerity," Old Master Huo laughed. "The Qi family is not a simple one. Apart from their vast estate which we won’t mention, Younger Brother Qi has some connection with us, so we won’t say much. But let’s talk about Old Madam Qi; now she’s a character! Her word is the law. What she says, Qi Shuliang must obey, and so does our Younger Brother Qi."

"Oh?" Old Master Tang exclaimed in surprise, "You mean... "

After he lost his wife and son, Younger Brother Qi never remarried and has lived alone since.

Unlike some who married a young, beautiful wife and had children.

So, it turns out there was someone on his mind after all.

Well, then Younger Brother Qi definitely won’t speak up for him.

Old Master Tang sighed.

"That’s what I mean. Even though it hasn’t been spelled out, everyone can see it. So when you talk to your Old Madam and to Old Madam Qi, be careful and be sincere," Old Master Huo reminded him. "If you act too high and mighty, even if your family holds high positions or has mountains of gold and silver, she won’t be impressed."

"Thank you for the reminder, Old Huo." Old Master Tang nodded repeatedly; anyone praised so highly by Old Huo was surely no ordinary person. He needed to handle the situation carefully and not let his son’s marriage be ruined.

Old Master Tang couldn’t wait to return home and share the whole situation with Old Madam Tang.

The marriage of Tang Qian was like a thorn in the side for Old Madam Tang, especially after encountering the Li family yesterday. Li Gongru was decked out in gold and silver, with a man by her side looking quite intimate, which was annoying to her.

If Li Gongru found a man, her son could, too, and he would find an even better one.

"I understand what you mean. It’s not just about being respectful; even if I have to bow low to Old Madam Qi and play the part of the humble, I’m willing to do so. Old Madam Qi is not from Yanjing and will be leaving after some time. Our reverence can leave a good impression and spare us from being laughed at by others," Old Madam Tang said. "As for the conditions put forth by Old Madam Qi, they are not unreasonable. Who wouldn’t blame our son for ruining so many young women in the past? This is the price he should pay. If I were in their shoes, I would demand the same, so it isn’t excessive. As long as our son is truly repentant, Zhengmin will be willing to live with him. If our son is reluctant, then he has only himself to blame, and no one else."

Old Master Tang agreed wholeheartedly, nodding and saying, "Exactly, that’s the way to go."

After breakfast, Old Master Tang and Old Madam Tang prepared some items and followed Old Master Huo to Huo Yingjie’s house.

When Old Man Qi saw Old Master Huo, he wasn’t surprised; he knew Big Brother Huo would come again and definitely wouldn’t wait until after the military parade to pay a visit.

Then he saw Old Master Tang, an old acquaintance. Although their relationship was just average, they could still exchange a few words.

"Big Brother Tang, Sister-in-law Tang, please come inside and sit," Old Man Qi said with a smile, pretending not to know that Ol Master Tang was Tang Qian’s father.

Old Master Tang chuckled and said, "Ah, in the blink of an eye, it’s been so many years since we last met."

"Indeed, it’s almost been twenty years," Old Man Qi said cheerfully. "Big Brother Tang, Sister-in-law Tang, how have you been?"

"What’s there to be good or not," Old Madam Tang said. "Somehow we’ve managed to muddle through. I see you, living detached from the world, seem much younger than us."

"Heh heh!" Old Man Qi laughed. "Being alone, picking chrysanthemums beneath the eastern fence, leisurely I see the Southern Mountain, without so many worries, that’s why I seem younger."

In truth, Old Man Qi was only four or five years younger than they were, but from his appearance, he looked a good decade or more younger.

Old Man Qi knew this might be due to the feng shui of Qijia Village, possibly also the regular practice of boxing, or perhaps related to the health and strength pills He Tiantian gave them; the former could be mentioned, the latter could not.

"It seems we too should find a mountain forest to retreat to for some rest and recuperation," Old Master Huo said with a hearty laugh. "Come on, don’t stand outside, let’s sit inside."

In the yard, Grandma Wang and Third Grandma Qi were embroidering together.

Donning their reading glasses, they embroidered diligently.

Old Master Huo smiled and said, "Sister Qi, let me introduce you, this is Younger Brother Qi’s former comrade-in-arms, they share a good relationship, and they’re also Tang Qian’s parents. Hearing that you and Younger Brother Qi had come to Yanjing, they especially came to visit."

Since it was about Tang Qian’s matters, Old Master Huo also quickly made things clear.

Everyone being savvy, pretending to be confused would not make things easy.

Upon hearing this, Third Grandma Qi responded warmly with a laugh, "Hehe, so you’re Tang Qian’s parents? Please come, sit, sit!"

Old Man Qi also called Old Master Tang and Old Madam Tang, saying, "Speaking of the two kids, it’s really fate."

"Isn’t that the truth!" Old Master Tang said. "When I heard about the relationship between our two families, I was especially happy. ’A match made a thousand miles away is bound by a thread.’ Today my wife and I came over both to visit and to inquire if there’s anything else we need to prepare. As long as the children are happy, we elders are all for it."

"Yes, big sister, are there any demands you have?" asked Old Madam Tang. "Bring them up, as long as we can fulfill them, we certainly will. If we can’t, we will do our utmost to try."

"Hehe, what demands could there be?" Third Grandma Qi chuckled. "Tang Qian visited Qijia Village a while ago; I’ve seen him, he’s a polite child. Although he has made past mistakes, he is aware and has corrected them, and one flaw doesn’t mar the entire jade."

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