391: Chapter 281: So you are saying, you really got the certificate?_3 391: Chapter 281: So you are saying, you really got the certificate?_3 âMom, things between me and Nanxi are a bit complicatedâ¦â
âDoes that mean you actually got married?â
âYinchu, getting married is a good thing.
You should have told me immediately so I could share in your joy.
You know I really like Nanxiâ¦you shouldnât have kept it from meâ¦â Xia Zhen took a deep breath; not feeling hurt was impossible!
âMom, Nanxi and I just got married not too long ago, we were planning to tell you soon.
We didnât expect you to find out earlierâ¦â
With a reassuring tone, Lu Yinchu replied, âMom, believe me, I truly didnât intend to hide it from you!
But mom, regarding this matter, please donât tell anyone yet.
Also, Nanxi and I have decided to keep our marriage a secret for a whileâ¦
once I find some time, we will set a date for a wedding ceremony!â
âWhy are you hiding your marriage?
Even if you donât have time to hold a ceremony now, thereâs no need to keep it a secret!
Arenât we, the Lu Family, proud to have a new daughter-in-law?â
âOf course not!â Lu Yinchu explained, âThere are many reasons that I canât fully explain right now.
But mom, I promise you, at most by the end of this year, we will have a formal wedding ceremony.
Also, Nanxiâs uncle is getting married at the end of this month; as the juniors, we donât want to overshadow the eldersâ happy occasionsâ¦â
Xia Zhen understood, considering their youth and the long road ahead, a small delay didnât matter!
With a sigh, Xia Zhen said, âYouâre right, but you should still handle this matter carefully.
Donât let Nanxi suffer.
When a woman marries you, she hands her life over to you.
Thatâs a great act of trust, and itâs a lifelong responsibility for a man towards a woman!â
âMom, I know, donât worry, I will treat her well, treat her well forever.
Marrying Nanxi is the greatest joy of my life!â
Xia Zhen nodded, âItâs good that you understand!â
âAlso, mom, about dad, I will need your help to explain things.
I know, he listens to you the most!â
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhen blushed, âHow does he only listen to me?
Your dad is so stubborn, only your grandfather can keep him in check.
So if you want to change your dadâs mind, youâll have to find your grandfather.
Be careful though, your grandfather hasnât been well latelyâ¦â
âYes, mom, I know.
Iâll handle grandfather!â Lu Yinchu laughed.
âAlsoâ¦â Something came to Xia Zhenâs mind, âYinchu, isnât today the day for Nanxiâs period?
It means sheâs not pregnant yet.
I will make more tonic soup and send it to her so she can build up her strength.
That way, when she does get pregnant, her body will be strong enough to handle it!â
âOk, thanks mom!â Lu Yinchu showed gratitude towards Xia Zhen.
âRemember, Yinchu, you have a home and responsibilities now.
You have to watch yourself in many ways.
Nanxi is young and there are many things she may not understand.
You should teach her.
Young girls her age, they need guidance⦠When you can, bring her home for meals.
Your grandfather really likes his new granddaughter-in-law!â
âI know, donât worry mom!
Nanxi and I will be very happy.
We will also try hard to give you a grandchild as soon as possible!â
âThat would be the best.
As long as you two are happy, I donât ask for anything else!â
With that, Xia Zhenâs eyes unexpectedly filled up with tears!
All these years, Xia Zhen shed many tears for her son!
Other mothers shed tears because their children disappoint them and make the elders sad.
She cried because she had a son who was too understanding and considerate.
It made her heartache!
Qi Qun used to say she might not have been more fortunate in her life.
With a husband who was mostly away and an elder daughter who passed away early, her life was not particularly exciting!
But Xia Zhen still felt grateful.
She was grateful to be able to marry into the Lu family and become Lu Wenmingâs wife.
She was proud to have a son like Yinchu, who was understanding and filial!
In her life, she really, truly felt it was worth it!
â¦
That night, Qi Qun called her husband Lu Wenming.
As expected, Lu Wenming was furious to hear that Yinchu had gotten married without telling him and even decided to hide the marriage!
Actually, he didnât have any objections to Nanxi.
But he was upset that his son had gotten married without informing him!
Xia Zhen comforted him, âHe didnât want to worry you.
You are so busy with work in the army and hardly ever call home.
Plus, with your father at home, any matter is usually discussed with him.
Once he agrees to something, what else can you say?!â
âAs for keeping the marriage a secret, Nanxiâs young and can be overwhelmed or even fearful at times.
Plus, as you know, our Lu family isnât like other families.
If the news got out, it could cause quite an uproar.
Nanxi is such a sweet girl, she would be hounded by the media and it wouldnât be fair to herâ¦â
âTheyâre married, thatâs what matters.
And even if theyâre hiding it, itâs not going to be forever.
If the younger generation is willing to do this, we, the older generation, should turn a blind eye and fully support them.
The most important thing now is that theyâre married and we can look forward to grandchildren.
As your father has said: everything else is secondary to having a grandchild!â
After listening to his wife, even Lu Wenmingâs temper cooled down.
He was silent.
Seeing her husband relent, Xia Zhen added, âAlso, Nanxiâs uncle is getting remarried and her cousin is close to getting engaged.
As the younger generation, Nanxi canât overshadow their joyous occasions, donât you agree?â
âAlright!â Lu Wenming conceded, âWeâll keep this quiet for now.
But Yinchuâs act-first-ask-later behavior was a bit excessive!â
âThe apple doesnât fall far from the tree, he learned it from you, didnât he?â
Just like now, when Lu Wenming was young, he pulled Xia Zhen to the Civil Affairs Bureau and got married out of passion.
It seems that Lu Yinchu truly does have some of his fatherâs traits!
ââ¦itâs not quite the same!
At least I didnât hide my marriage, I married proudly!â
Xia Zhen fell silent.
Lu Wenming coughed lightly, âWhen is Nanxiâs uncleâs wedding?â
âWhat?
You want to come back?â Xia Zhen was surprised.
âItâs such a big occasion, of course, I have to be there.
Iâm family now, after all!â
Xia Zhen nodded in understanding.
After reminding her husband to take care of his health, Lu Wenming exhaled, âYouâve taken on a lot for the home!â
Hearing this, Xia Zhenâs eyes sparkled, a hint of moisture shone within them!
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