Evening -
Just after dinner, Qiu Xin was pulled away by her parents.
"Mom and Dad?" Qiu Xi sat opposite the two of them, and after a while, she unconsciously started to speak.
Although she had already guessed what it was about, looking at her father's expression, she didn't dare to speak...
In the end, it was Mom Qiu who nudged Dad Qiu and then looked at her daughter, "Xiao Xi, your father and I have discussed what you told us when you came back."
"We have no objection to this matter for now. You tell Nan Hua, and find a time for our two families to talk it over."
"Okay, Mom." Qiu Xi nodded obediently.
"Truly... a daughter grows up and can't be kept!" Dad Qiu'sææ š voice slowly echoed again.
"......"
"Dad~ I'm not getting married right away, just engaged. I'll still accompany you in the future~" Qiu Xi stood up and, the next second, hooked her arm through her father's.
"If you really don't agree, then we can talk about it later. It's not urgent anyway..."
Dad Qiu, "......"
My own daughter!
Dad Qiu glanced at Mom Qiu on the other side, shook his head, "Forget it, you've said it all. If I say any more, I'll be the one getting hit later."
Mom Qiu gave Dad Qiu a gentle glare from the side, then started talking to Qiu Xi.
"Alright! Xiao Xi, find a time to tell Nan Hua. We'll talk about the specifics after we've discussed it!"
Although she thought Nan Hua was a good kid at the moment, this was a major life event and couldn't be taken lightly.
"Okay."
Seeing that her father didn't say anything more, Qiu Xi nodded to her mother.
"Mm, go ahead."
With the matter concluded, Mom Qiu pulled Dad Qiu and they hurried away.
......
Meanwhile, the Nan family -
"What?!!!"
"You kid, you're not trying to fool your mother and me with lies, are you?" Nan Shan, leaning on his cane, looked at his "unfilial descendant" with great spirit.
Even Madam Chu stared at her son for a long time, stunned.
"Son, you didn't go out with Xiao Xi and then forget your brain back home?" Chu Sheng asked hesitantly, reaching out as if to feel Nan Hua's forehead.
Nan Hua, "......"
He started to suspect that his engagement banquet might have problems.
"Mom, you're not going to mess things up for me, are you?" Thinking this, Nan Hua suddenly regretted it a little.
If he had known, he would have gone directly to Aunt Qiu to discuss it.
"Son, so... you're really talking about... an engagement?"
Although not getting married directly, getting engaged first was also acceptable!
Thinking this, Madam Chu looked at her son eagerly, hoping to hear the words she wanted to hear from his mouth again.
"Mm... really." Nan Hua nodded again helplessly.
"Slap~"
"Good!"
"Good ah!"
As soon as Grandpa Nan heard this, he became excited.
He had been thinking about this for a long time, ever since he knew his grandson had started dating.
Later, when he met the young lady and found out she was also the little apprentice of that old fellow Du Bin, he became even more expectant.
After waiting for so many years, he finally heard the answer he wanted.
"Ah Sheng, hurry up, you and Ah Hao discuss it. We'll find a time to visit the Qiu family."
It was better to settle such matters sooner, for peace of mind and happiness.
"Dad, don't get too excited. I'll tell them as soon as I go upstairs." Seeing the excited old man, Chu Sheng immediately reached out to support him, her own voice filled with excitement.
"Mm, hurry up."
"Mom, you really need to hurry." Nan Hua said, pointing to his phone, "Xi Xi just said that Uncle Qiu and Aunt Qiu want us to find a time to talk first."
"Oh!"
"Then we really need to hurry. I'll go upstairs and take a look first."
Saying this, Chu Sheng trotted upstairs.
This was the first time she had been so excited since becoming an elegant lady, her steps even feeling light.
Nan Hua, watching from below, was worried for his mother.
"Ah Hua, come with me and help me see what clothes would be good for me to wear that day..."
"Grandpa..."
Just as Nan Hua nodded, he was interrupted by his grandfather.
"Never mind, you're a young man, still a boy, and you might not... I'll call Xiao Chen to help me..."
Then he would go and talk to his old lady.
After so long, he, alone, had finally waited for this day.
When he met his old lady in the future, he could also smile.
Thinking this, the old man's steps became much younger, and his eyes were slightly red.
"......"
Watching his grandfather's departing back, Nan Hua, who remained in place, stared for a long time before finally saying nothing.
He knew his grandfather's thoughts. For the rest of his life, he only hoped to see him always happy.
After all, when Grandma was still alive, she had instructed Grandpa this way.
If the engagement could be settled now, Grandpa's mood would likely be good for a long time.
......
Just as Qiu Xi was waiting for the Nan family to visit, she was first urged by the school.
"Student Qiu Xi, the promotional film is scheduled to be shot at 9 AM on July 25th."
Qiu Xi glanced at it and sighed helplessly.
Alright, after being out for so long, she hadn't really remembered that such an important matter was left unfinished.
"I'm sorry for the trouble. I will be there on time."
"Okay, you're welcome."
Being interrupted like this, Qiu Xi felt less nervous.
The matters discussed by the two families would happen naturally. What was the point of her being nervous?
With a more relaxed mindset, Qiu Xi then focused on preparing for the filming of the promotional film.
Also, what Teacher Qi had told them before, the time to find the mentor in advance was not far off.
Just as Qiu Xi had everything prepared and was about to go to school, the Nan family arrived.
July 19th -
Just after lunch, around 11:30 AM, Nan Hua arrived with his parents and grandfather.
Since they were there to discuss matters, everything was kept simple.
However, with the entire family present, any discerning eye would know that they attached great importance to this matter.
"Uncle Qiu, Aunt Qiu, we've disturbed you." Nan Hua placed the gifts aside and then stepped forward to greet them.
"Good~"
"You're here, and you've brought so many things." Mom Qiu was happy.
She and Dad Qiu had been worried for so long, and the people had finally arrived.
"Sister, we're a little late. We've been thinking about coming to see you these past few days, even in our sleep."
Seeing her son finish speaking, Chu Sheng stepped forward and linked her arm with Mom Qiu's.
"Not late, not late. Come, let's go sit first."
Mom Qiu ushered them in to sit.
"Ah Hua, Xiao Xi is in the back. You go find her and chat for a while. You can't help us here."
After they were all seated, Mom Qiu smilingly told Nan Hua to go find her daughter.
"Okay, Aunt Qiu."
After speaking, Nan Hua walked away.
This left five people, Dad Qiu, Mom Qiu, Grandpa Nan, Nan Hao, and Chu Sheng.
As soon as the children left, the two families sat down properly to discuss serious matters.
"Sister, Ah Hua told me when he came back that he wants to get engaged to Xiao Xi first. We've been preparing, so it's taken a few days, and we've only come today. Please don't blame us." Chu Sheng said with a gentle smile.
She almost called them "in-laws" but managed to hold back.
"I understand, I understand." Qiu Xi nodded.
"That's good..."
Watching the two women go back and forth, the one old and two middle-aged men sitting beside them looked at each other, not saying a word.
"Ahem."
"Given the time, shouldn't we discuss the main business first?"
In the end, Nan Hao shouldered the burden.
If he didn't speak again, his father's gaze would have felt like knives stabbing into his heart.
Dad Qiu glanced at his wife and quickly agreed, "Li, it's important to discuss the main business."
"Yes..." Mom Qiu turned, "Little Chu, shall we chat again later?"
Chu Sheng immediately nodded, "Okay, let's talk business, let's talk business."
"Mm."
Finally, they could begin.