Things went more smoothly than expected.
Qiao Qiao was stunned. When she raised her head, her eyes met with a pair of pitch-black eyes.
He Shaochen's expression was still elegant and calm, no different from the rest of the Family He. However, compared to the others, his eyes were gentler.
While Aunt Joe was panting, He Shaochen interrupted, "Dad, Mom, Joe Qiao and I are truly in love. We hope to get married as soon as possible."
This one sentence carried a lot more weight than all the other words Auntie Qiao had said.
Mother He's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but cry out, "Shaochen, are you serious?"
"Mom, do you think I would treat my marriage as a joke?" He Shaochen retorted with a question, blocking Mother He's words. Mother He had no way to deal with this son of hers.
However, when she thought of the Qiao family, she felt as if a fishbone was stuck in her heart.
Mother He hurriedly looked at Father He, hoping that he would say something. It was already hard for her to accept Qiao Qiao joining the Family He. Now that she found the Qiao Family's parents acting like this, her rejection almost reached its peak.
Father He's face also showed a rare seriousness. He looked at He Shaochen and asked seriously, "Shaochen, I hope these words of yours are the result of careful consideration. Marriage is not child's play."
"I've already thought about it for a long time. My wife will only be Joe Qiao."
He Shaochen had already said so. It seemed that there was no room for negotiation. Father He's expression was solemn as he fell silent.
Mother He panicked. "Shaochen, how long have you known Miss Qiao? It's only been half a year. Isn't this decision of yours too hasty? "
"Every decision I make is the result of careful consideration." He Shaochen's tone was calm, but unusually firm.
How could Mother He not understand her son? However, it was precisely because she knew that He Shaochen wasn't joking that she became even more anxious. She looked at her son and muttered, "What about Andol? You really don't … "
"Mom, I have nothing to do with Andol anymore." He Shaochen's voice was cold.
Mother He could only keep quiet.
Aunt Joe's face lit up with joy. The more she looked at He Shaochen, the more satisfied she was.
After a while, Father He spoke up again, "Since this is your decision, we have no reason to object..."
"Guan Rui!" Mother He's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Father He to actually agree.
Father He signaled Mother He to calm down with his eyes. Then he looked at Qiao Qiao and asked, "Miss Qiao, do you have any objections?"
When she was suddenly called out, everyone's eyes simultaneously fell on her.
Qiao Qiao's breath hitched. She clenched her fists so tightly that her palms were slightly sweaty. However, He Shaochen's hand, which was under the table, kept holding hers and giving her a steady stream of strength.
She stared at Mother He's knife-like eyes and shook her head. "No."
Of course you don't!
Mother He thought to herself.
"Oh, is that so? But if you really become Family He's daughter-in-law, it will be tough in the beginning. You'll have to live a five-to-nine life like an office worker. You'll have to do morning classes in the morning and corresponding homework in the evening. Because you haven't learned proper etiquette, we'll have to arrange for professionals to teach you etiquette."
Although Father He played it down, the workload was definitely beyond imagination.
When Linlang heard Father He's list, her body trembled violently. She whispered, "Scary."
Qiao Qiao was stunned. Why hadn't she heard He Shaochen mention any of this before?
She turned around to look at He Shaochen and saw that he was also frowning. Just as he was about to speak, Father He said calmly, "Since Miss Qiao has chosen to become Family He's daughter-in-law, I believe she's mentally prepared. Shaochen, I don't care if your wife's social status is compatible with yours, but I need her to be outstanding enough to be worthy of you. This isn't too much to ask, is it?"
Speaking of which, this really wasn't too much to ask.
Qiao Qiao was about to reply when Aunt Joe eagerly interrupted, "Hehe, this isn't too much to ask. Qiao Qiao isn't good at anything else, but she's never let anyone worry about her studies. Don't worry, she'll definitely do well. Right, Qiao Qiao?"
"…"
Qiao Qiao suddenly didn't know what to say.
Mother He coldly laughed and said, "I hope so."
So, does this mean she's agreed?
Qiao Qiao looked at Father He and Mother He uncertainly. After the unpleasant meeting last time and An Ziyan's reminder, she was already mentally prepared to be ridiculed today. She didn't expect things to go so smoothly.
Could it really be as He Shaochen said, that as long as he decided on something, Family He wouldn't object?
"Joe Qiao … is that your name? I'll call you Qiao Qiao from now on, is that okay? "Father He smiled gently.
Qiao Qiao was a little flattered. She nodded and said, "Yes, that's okay."
Father He smiled and nodded.
Then he looked at He Shaochen and asked, "When do you plan to announce your relationship?"
He Shaochen replied, "The sooner the better. I hope to get married to Qiao Qiao next month."
He Shaochen didn't say much, but every word he said could cause waves in the crowd. Mother He's expression changed. She frowned slightly and asked, "Isn't this too hasty?"
She looked at Qiao Qiao with some blame, as if she felt that He Shaochen's decision had something to do with Qiao Qiao.
Uncle Qiao and Aunt Qiao were also shocked. They opened their mouths but couldn't make a sound for a long time.
This was indeed too fast. It was simply beyond their imagination.
"Next month …"
Father He lowered his head and pondered for a moment. Then he asked, "Have you thought about it? Don't you think it's too hasty? "
Qiao Qiao actually felt that it was too fast. She wondered how these people would react if they found out that He Shaochen had originally planned to get married this month.
He Shaochen was very certain. "I've thought about it. As for Qiao Qiao, I don't think she'll object, right?"
The last sentence was obviously directed at Qiao Qiao.
At this time, Qiao Qiao naturally supported He Shaochen's decision unconditionally. She nodded and said, "Yes, we've thought about it."
Then, there would be no room for negotiation at all.
Seeing that the matter had come to a conclusion, Linlang burst out laughing. Her eyes were smiling as she said, "I was still wondering why Big Brother hasn't had a girlfriend all these years. In the end, he shocked everyone with a single brilliant feat. Sister-in-law, please take care of me in the future."
"Please take care of me."
Qiao Qiao nodded at Linlang. Her impression of Linlang improved.
Because the marriage was confirmed, everyone started to talk about it after dinner.
However, Mother He used the excuse that she wasn't feeling well and went upstairs to rest first. Only Father He, Uncle Qiao, and Aunt Qiao were left in the discussion. Qiao Qiao sat at the side and watched quietly as Aunt Qiao talked in full swing. In her heart, she felt that everything was going too smoothly.
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