Chapter 252 - 247: The Fourth House
In the 1980s, discussing marriage was not like later times, where meeting the parents and then talking for four or five years before getting married was acceptable. At this time, once children established a relationship, if both families found the arrangement suitable, they typically aimed to get the couple married within about a year.
After dinner, the daughters-in-law of the Lu Family all went to sleep, and Li Xianglu, as the sister-in-law from the groom’s side, naturally took her place on the Qin Family’s side. She was recording some demands from the Lu Family.
It was about the preparations needed for the engagement before the school starts, which had already been discussed; they would marry upon graduation.
The engagement itself would be simple: the families would come together for a meal. The groom’s side would buy a few sets of clothes and some jewelry for the bride’s side.
Li Xianglu felt confused, wondering what they had been discussing as it suddenly moved to engagement talks – the men were quite efficient indeed.
On the way back, Li Xianglu saw Qin Xi’s slightly furrowed brow but didn’t ask further, thinking it best to discuss it later when they returned home.
Qin Zhen, however, was alternately nervous and excited, his expressions oddly striking.
After reaching the courtyard, Li Jianqing had just finished dining with Mr. Li and was cleaning up. Seeing everyone return, he quickly prepared tea and sat aside.
Mr. Qin spoke first: "The talk went well overall. The Lu Family thinks highly of Qin Zhen, saying he is sincere. They believe Anna won’t be at a disadvantage marrying him."
Mr. Li, pleased to hear today’s discussion went well, immediately responded: "That’s good to hear. If they approve, then things should proceed smoothly."
Mr. Qin glanced at his eldest son and sighed, "They want Qin Zhen to pursue a career in the military."
What? Mr. Li’s eyes widened. Qin Zhen studied finance; if he pursued a military career, wouldn’t he essentially be serving the Lu Family?