Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

Chapter 320 Verbal Engagement

After dinner in the evening, Yi Zhien said that she wanted to talk to Li Yuanjun about something. When he heard that it was about his promotion, Yi Zhonghai readily agreed.

Not long after Yi Zhien left, Qin Huairu and her daughter came in under the pretext of helping to clean up the dishes to inquire about the news.

"Uncle Yi, have you finished eating? Xiaodang and I will come to help you clean up. Where is Zhien?" Qin Huairu asked.

"He went to the backyard to find Li Yuanjun. He said he wanted to discuss military matters. They are in the same company." Yi Zhonghai explained.

"Well, I know this. They went together back then!" Qin Huairu said with a smile.

As they spoke, the two began to clear the things on the table.

"Huai Ru, don't rush to clean up. Sit down and let's talk about something." Yi Zhonghai said meaningfully.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai's expression, Qin Huairu knew that the matter should be almost settled, so she said to Xiaodang, "Xiaodang, don't be busy yet, let's sit down and listen to your grandfather Yi's talk."

"Haha, Huairu, I talked to Zhien this afternoon, and he is also interested in your Xiaodang. Of course, mainly because he is a filial child, he will listen to whatever I say, so I want to ask Xiaodang what he thinks now." Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

Although she had been prepared, Qin Huairu was still very happy to hear the confirmed news, "Really? Uncle Yi, this is a good thing. This way our two families can be like before. No, we will be a real family now."

"Well, what you said is right, but Xiaodang has to nod his head first. After all, freedom of marriage is important now, right?" After saying that, Yi Zhonghai looked straight at Xiaodang, waiting for her answer.

Hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, Xiao Dang acted like a girl, blushing and shyly said, "Grandpa Yi, I am also interested in Brother Zhien. As long as he agrees, I have no problem with that."

"Hey, Xiaodang, kid, why do you call him Grandpa Yi? From now on he will be your father-in-law, so you have to call him Dad. I will call him Brother Yi from now on. Do you think this is okay?" Qin Huairu said with a smile.

"Haha, okay, that's what we should call it." Yi Zhonghai said with satisfaction.

"Xiaodang, why don't you call me daddy?" Qin Huairu urged.

"Dad!" Xiaodang shouted with a blushing face.

"Hey, good boy, really a good boy." Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

"By the way, Brother Yi, since both the older and younger ones are fine, why don't we just take this opportunity to get the job done? After all, Zhien isn't young anymore. If I remember correctly, she should be 23 years old, right?" Qin Huairu suggested.

"I thought so too," said Yi Zhonghai.

"Well, let's hurry up and prepare!"

"You haven't heard what I said yet!" Yi Zhonghai said.

"Brother Yi, you say."

"That's right. I also said the same thing to Zhien, but don't forget that he is a soldier and must get the approval of the organization, so..." Yi Zhonghai said.

After hearing what Yi Zhonghai said, Qin Huairu and Xiao Dang became anxious. They wanted to catch the duck that was about to be in their mouths and not let it fly away. So they shouted at the same time, "What should we do?"

"Don't worry, listen to me slowly. It will only take half a year," Yi Zhonghai said slowly. "Zhi En said that he can be promoted within half a year. When he returns from civilian work, won't it be fine if he can just do the work directly?"

"Okay, but Brother Yi, half a year! It's not long, but it's not short either. You know, young people's things change a lot. I mean, what if, what if Zhien meets someone more suitable? Don't you think... wouldn't Xiaodang have waited for half a year in vain?" Qin Huairu said.

"Haha, Huairu! Don't be embarrassed. I know you're worried and I understand. I've also talked to Zhien about it. What I mean is that we should verbally settle this matter first. I know Zhien is a child who sticks to her word. As long as it's verbally settled, there's no getting around it. Do you think this is okay?"

Hearing Yi Zhonghai say this, Qin Huairu felt relieved. "Haha, look at me, I'm still anxious. I didn't expect Brother Yi to be so thoughtful. Then I won't say anything. I'll just listen to you."

"Well, Xiaodang, is everything okay?" Brother Yi asked Xiaodang.

"Dad, no problem. As long as you settle down, I will take care of you in the next six months, and we will get married when my brother Zhien comes back." Xiaodang said happily.

"Okay, it's settled. Zhien's house will be yours two from now on. If you feel it's too crowded at home, you can move in there." Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.

"Okay, Dad. My house is a little crowded." Xiaodang said with a smile on her face. Only then did she feel relieved.

On the other side, in the Li family's house, Yi Zhien and Li Yuanjun were drinking tea and chatting, "Yuanjun, have you really decided to change your career?"

"Well, it has been decided long ago. The transfer report has been submitted. Maybe it will be ready in a few days!" Li Yuanjun said casually.

"Oh, I really envy you for having a good brother." Yi Zhien said enviously.

"Hey, every family has its own problems. My dad is much more difficult to deal with. If it weren't for my brother protecting me, I don't think I would have been able to change my career." Li Yuanjun said.

"That's better than me."

"By the way, I haven't talked about you yet. How are you? What are your plans for the future? Will you come back to this hospital?"

"I'm not coming back. Didn't I make an agreement with your brother back then? But it's strange, how could your brother be so powerful that he could even see this? How did he know that my mother would die first?" Yi Zhien asked puzzledly.

"Haha, I don't know about this either. I'll tell you in secret. I've also been investigating my brother recently. You wouldn't know until you investigate, and you'll be shocked when you do." Li Yuanjun said mysteriously in a low voice.

"What's wrong?" Yi Zhien asked curiously.

"I heard from my dad that my brother is actually a charlatan who can predict the fortune of a person. My dad said it's very accurate and told me not to tell anyone. I only told you this because you and I are family. You have to keep it a secret."

"Hey, reinforcements, we are close friends, I will keep it a secret, but this is too amazing, right? I thought your brother was just a miracle doctor!"

"So! I knew nothing about my brother. I only started to suspect him after your mother died. I suspected he had already figured it out."

"Yeah, I think so too, that's why I came to you today to ask for your help. Now I understand a little bit."

"Are you really planning not to come back?" Li Yuanjun asked.

"Well, I've decided. This time when I came back, I saw through my father. He just treated me as a tool and a foster parent. He always told me to repay his kindness. I'm very sad. What's more, he even arranged a marriage for me and asked me to come back and take care of him after I get married." Yi Zhien said hatefully.

"What? Did you agree?" Li Yuanjun asked in surprise.

"I agreed, but it was just a verbal response. I have made up my mind. When I return this time, I will apply for a transfer to the frontier. I want to stay away from him. He will never be able to find me in this life."

"Oh, you've suffered so much." Li Yuanjun said, "But your idea is very good. Wait until he dies and then come back. I'll write to you then."

"Okay! Let's get together again then."

"By the way, the marriage your father is looking for for you won't be with that skinny second son of the Jia family, right?"

"how do you know?"

"Hahaha, I'm not blind. That sour and skinny guy has been coming to your house these past two days. If not for you, who else would he be doing it for? Could it be for your dad?" Li Yuanjun laughed.

"So, you say I shouldn't run away?" Yi Zhien said bitterly.

"Hey, man, be happy. Haven't you decided not to come back? So why are you still suffering?"

"Well, reinforcements, it's getting late. I'll go back first. We'll meet again if we're lucky."

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