My Life with Narration

Chapter 894: Chapter 884: Thanks from the Father-in-law

While the two elders of the Shen Family were discussing tactics, Su Qing’s mom, Zhou Hui, was also strategizing with Old Su, dragging along their conspicuous daughter.

Luckily, Su Qing was unaware, otherwise he might have thought they were preparing for battle. It felt so serious, as if they were making battle plans.

Early the next morning, the day the two families agreed to meet finally arrived. Su Qing was dragged out of bed by a phone call from his mom.

"Mom, it’s only seven o’clock. There’s no need to rush, it’s not like we’re getting married!"

Su Qing, wearing casual summer clothes, yawned as he spoke.

"You know nothing! Things aren’t like they used to be. Engagements are more important than weddings now. Engagement means setting a wedding date. After today, you two can head back to Jiang City, find a time to get your marriage certificate. If this engagement isn’t settled, I won’t be at ease!

And you, are you really going to wear that?" Zhou Hui looked at her son, frustrated by his lack of seriousness.

"Mom, it doesn’t need to be so formal. It’s summer, it’s too hot. Please spare me!" Su Qing clasped his hands together, pleading.

Why should he wear a suit for just an engagement?

It’s not about the importance, but an engagement doesn’t require it.

Zhou Hui glared at her dear son: "I knew you wouldn’t be reliable. Luckily, I asked your sister yesterday to pick out an outfit for you. Here, don’t make me slap you on your engagement day, got it?"

Su Qing: ...

For some reason, these words felt familiar as if he’d heard them somewhere before.

Looking at the clothes on the sofa, Su Qing reluctantly went into his room to change. When it comes to family matters, his best approach is to follow orders, a lesson he’s learned over his twenty-some years.

At nine in the morning, Su Qing and his family arrived at their destination, a private room in a five-star restaurant arranged by Shen Yi. There were even people from a wedding planning company who had come earlier to set up the room.

As Su Qing’s family walked in, they were all taken aback by the splendor. The room was indeed spacious, but there was only one table.

The room was decorated with a red theme: red silk, red lanterns, large red characters for happiness, and even a screen with the couple’s names embroidered on it. It was full of ceremony.

"Wow, this is indeed the capital! It’s done so well!" Zhou Hui exclaimed as she looked around the decorated room.

The four members of Su family had all changed outfits from the day before. Old Su was dressed in a black suit with a shirt and tie.

Zhou Hui and Su He wore long dresses, different in color and style but both were elegant and dignified.

As for Su Qing, he wore a casual suit without a jacket, just a black shirt, fitting his youthful vibe.

Honestly, he was okay with it, but without the air conditioning in the car and the room, Old Su might have been ready to deal with heatstroke by now.

"This is all about money. As long as you have money, you can hold an event just as grand even in a rural hometown."

Old Su saw through it all, knowing these were superficial things, with Shen Yi’s family being his real concern.

As the head of Su Family, his honor was their honor, so Old Su braved the risk of heatstroke to attend in full dress.

While the two elders were marveling, Su He bumped his shoulder playfully, "So, bro, how’s your little sister? I’ve studied fashion, you know!"

Su He was obviously very satisfied with Su Qing’s outfit.

"That’s because your brother makes every outfit look good!"

"Pfft, I have the looks, and I don’t even brag this much!"

Just then, the door of the room opened, and the Shen Family walked in. Su Qing’s family quickly got up, with Old Su leading the way, approaching Shen Dad, who was also in a suit, "Brother, it’s so good to see you!"

"Brother, it’s great to see you!"

That’s how the two men greeted each other.

As for his mom Zhou Hui and Shen Mom, they directly took each other’s hands:

"In-laws, so finally we meet."

"Yes, in-laws, I’ve wanted to meet you for so long, today it’s finally happening."

As for Shen Yi, she was dressed beautifully, in a pale moon-colored long dress, her hair styled simply, giving a youthful, girl-next-door charm.

Based on her appearance, she didn’t look like the head of a big company but rather a gentle young woman.

"Wow, you look...very handsome today. I thought you’d show up in shorts!" Shen Yi quietly laughed as she stood in front of him.

Her eyes occasionally glancing up and down, seemingly intrigued by her man’s new look.

"You look amazing today, too!" Su Qing sincerely complimented, knowing Shen Yi’s beauty would shine through no matter what she wore.

"What about me? Bro, do I look good today?"

Upon hearing this, Su Qing rolled his eyes: "You’re a bit funny!"

Su He: ...

"Hey sister-in-law, look at my brother. I picked out his entire outfit today!" Su He playfully hugged Shen Yi’s arm.

In response, Shen Yi cast Su Qing a charming, playful glance, then turned to Su He, "Little He, you look gorgeous today, a true beauty!"

"Sister-in-law, you have a good eye!"

As the three whispered, Old Su and Zhou Hui were already seating Shen Dad and Shen Mom.

"Son, aren’t we going to have a host or something?" Old Su asked his son as he sat down.

Given that even an engagement in such a setting requires a host to warm things up.

Hearing this left Su Qing dumbfounded. This was his first engagement, and the venue was chosen by Shen Yi. He had no clue.

Seeing his expression, Shen Yi smiled slightly, then called out to the waiter at the door, "Let the kitchen serve the food!"

Then she turned to Old Su, "Uncle, we kept things simple for us this time, no host. Just our families having a meal together.

He gave me the ring privately and proposed, so we can skip those steps. We just need to sign the engagement letter!"

Old Su and Zhou Hui naturally couldn’t oppose Shen Yi’s suggestion.

"Yes, yes, simplicity is key," Old Su nodded repeatedly.

Seeing this, Shen Mom got up, "Why wait? Come, you two, sign the engagement papers. Let’s finish up, so you can do your thing, and we older folks can head out and explore!"

Just like that, Su Qing and Shen Yi were pushed to the table by both sets of parents. After signing the engagement papers, they offered tea to both sets of parents as a sign of respect, and Old Su brought out the dowry.

A suitcase with stacks of red bills, clearly a large sum of several hundred thousand. Shen Yi’s family never demanded a dowry, but Zhou Hui insisted, and Shen Mom said anything was fine. Since both families were financially well-off, Old Su withdrew this amount from the bank yesterday.

Everyone received red envelopes, even the little sister Su He got one, a thoughtful gesture.

Finally, they drank the engagement wine, the ceremony concluded, and they took some pictures. Su He was secretly recording, preparing material.

Everything went smoothly. The parents ensured that the entire process was done quickly and seamlessly. Within just over ten minutes, everything was completed.

"Dad, Mom, don’t worry, I’ll treat Xiao Yi well. Once we’re back, we’ll pick a date and get our certificate!"

Typically, according to Jiang City’s customs, the engagement doesn’t include addressing each other by new titles. But as per Shen Yi’s customs, the engagement includes it, and Su Qing didn’t mind. After all, he received the tea-offering red envelope, it was just a matter of time!

Hearing this, Shen Dad’s reaction was entirely unexpected to Su Qing.

Shen Dad, in an uncontrollable excitement, nodded and laughed, "Thank you, thank you so much!"

Su Qing: ???

Shen Yi: ...

Old Su and Zhou Hui: o(￣▽￣)d

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