allonlinenovel Chapter 452 Do you want him to be your son-in-law?
Chapter 452 Do you want him to be your son-in-law?
After confirming that Zhou Rong really did not "dislike" her son, Xu Man hurried home to prepare gifts and planned to choose an auspicious day to formally propose marriage.
When Xue Wanyi learned that her grandson was going to get married to Nini, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.
She handed Xu Man a passbook and said, "Here is more than 1000 yuan. You can use it as a gift to Zhou Rong. If it's still not enough, I'll think of another way."
Xu Man returned the passbook to Xue Wanyi: "Mom, I have enough money to marry Zhan Ning. You should keep your own money for emergencies."
Xue Wanyi: "I live with you, eat your food, drink your drinks, it's not expensive. If you don't want it, I'll give it to Nini when she comes home."
Xu Man: "Okay, it's your money, you decide for yourself. There is something I want to discuss with you. After Zhan Ning gets married, I want him to live in Zhou Rong's house."
Xue Wanyi asked nervously: "You want him to be your son-in-law?!"
Xu Man: "No, Zhou Rong's two sons are both out of town, and they may not come back for a year or two. When Nini gets married, she will be the only one left at home. If Nini is not at home, she won't even have anyone to talk to.
If Nini and Zhan Ning could accompany her, she wouldn't be lonely.
She treats me as a friend and doesn't despise our identities. I hope her life can be comfortable and happy."
Xue Wanyi: "Your consideration is right. Zhou Rong has had a hard time these years. She has to take care of three children by herself and work. Now that the children have grown up, she doesn't even have a companion.
Zhan Ning's workplace is far from here, so he can come back on weekends and live at Zhou Rong's house. It's convenient for him to go to work, and it can also help us repay Zhou Rong for his care for us over the years."
Xu Man: “Yeah.”
It is now the end of August. Xu Man and Xue Wanyi looked through the calendar and after some discussion, they decided to go to Zhou Rong's house to propose marriage on September 8th.
When Chen Zhan Ning returned home again, Xu Man told him: "We will go to propose marriage on September 9th. You go and ask your aunt Rong for her opinion."
Chen Zhanning: "No problem, thank you mom!"
Xu Man: "I have discussed this with your grandmother. If your aunt Rong has no objection, we hope that you can live in her house after you get married."
Seeing Chen Zhan Ning confused, Xu Man explained: "Your Aunt Rong has been strong all her life and doesn't like to rely on others, especially men.
She spent all her energy on the cultivation and work of her three children. Now that Qingping and Qing'an have become successful, they have to go far away to win glory for the country, and she is unable to fulfill her filial piety.
Nini is the daughter she raised, and she would be sad if she moved out.
A son-in-law is half a son. I hope you and Nini will accompany her well, respect her, and let her have something to rely on."
Chen Zhanning: "I understand. I will definitely love Aunt Rong as my own mother."
Xu Man: "Okay."
Chen Zhan Ning found a time to visit Zhou Rong and asked if September 9th was a suitable date for them to propose marriage. If not, they would change the date.
It happened to be Sunday and Zhou Rong had no plans to go out.
"Let's do it today. I'll wait for you at home."
Chen Zhanning: "Thank you Aunt Rong!"
Xiao Jingjing is pregnant again, and the due date is in October.
In order to take care of Zhou Rong during her confinement, Zhou's father and mother went to the city early and brought some chickens and eggs from their hometown for Zhou Rong.
Zhou Rong invited the two to have dinner at his home on September 9 and to meet his grandson-in-law.
When Zhou's mother learned that Nini's partner was Chen Zhan Ning, she praised the marriage as a good choice and said that she knew the couple well and that her granddaughter would not suffer any loss.
Xu Man originally wanted to follow Jiangcheng's old custom and send Zhou Rong's family six pounds of meat, six fish, six bottles of wine, six packs of cigarettes, six boxes of snacks, and six bunches of vermicelli. However, she was worried that so many things would be too eye-catching and might cause trouble for Zhou Rong, so she reduced the quantity of each item to "two".
On the day of the proposal, Xu Man, Wang Chengnan and Xue Wanyi went to Zhou Rong's house together to express their appreciation for Nini.
Xu Man placed the six gifts on the big table in Zhou Rong's house and said apologetically, "I wanted to prepare more, but I was worried that some gossipers would gossip and cause you trouble, so I reduced the number privately. I hope you don't mind. We can make up for it with the betrothal gifts."
Zhou Rong smiled and said, "I don't care about the amount of the gift, I only care about the thought. I am very happy that you value Nini. I hope you can treat her well in the future."
Xue Wanyi: "That's natural. We will never let Nini suffer any injustice. If we break our promise, you can do whatever you want."
Xu Man: "Zhan Ning just joined the company, so he can't get a room for a while. It's too far for him to live with us, and it's inconvenient for him to go to get off work. We would like to trouble you for a favor. Can we let him live in your house after he gets married? We can pay for his food and rent."
Zhou Rong: "I couldn't ask for more. It's just right. I can't bear to see Nini move away."
When Zhou's mother heard that Nini would not have to move out after getting married, she was even more impressed by her good choice of in-laws.
The eldest daughter is currently famous and wealthy, but the only drawback is that she is too lonely. There is no one around her who understands her. If she doesn’t have the company of her children, I’m afraid no one will know if she gets sick.
If Nini could stay at home forever, she would have someone to keep her company...
Xu Man took out a dozen stacks of coins from her bulging handbag and put them on the table: "Here is 1600 yuan, which is our family's betrothal gift. In addition, we have also prepared three turns and one bell, four seasons of new clothes, and six wedding quilts.
If you want to change the furniture in this room, we can ask someone to make a brand new set."
Zhou Rong laughed and said, "You gave too much as a betrothal gift. It took up all my dowry."
Xu Man: "Nini is such a good girl, she is willing to marry Zhan Ning, it is his blessing for several lifetimes. We, as parents, don't have much ability, this is the only gift we can give. If you have other requirements, you can raise them, we will definitely do it if we can."
Zhou Rong: "I don't have any other requirements. This is fine."
After negotiation, the wedding date of Chen Zhan Ning and Nini was set on January 76, 1.
Chen Zhan Ning, who was busy cooking in the kitchen, breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that the wedding date had been set.
Nini, who was helping to light the fire, asked with a smile: "Why are you sighing there? Are you unhappy?"
Chen Zhanning: "I am obviously happy, don't let your imagination run wild! Things are going so smoothly that I feel like I am dreaming."
Nini: "Then I'll go find my mom and ask her to give you some difficult questions?"
Chen Zhan Ning: "Don't! I have been looking forward to this moment for a long time. When I think about us getting married, I think I will wake up laughing in my dreams for a while."
Nini said coquettishly: "You are so smooth-talking! Cook well. If the food is not tasty, be careful that my mother will cancel our marriage!"
Chen Zhan Ning: "Don't worry! I have inherited my uncle's true teachings. I can cook well even with my eyes closed!"
Nini: "Stop bragging and look at the food in the pot."
Chen Zhanning: “Okay!”