Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 981 - 980: The Wedding Approaches (Part 1)

Listening to Qin Ruojing perfectly recite what he had said a long time ago, almost word for word, Chu Ge couldn't help but feel a little smug.You have to know that back then, they were barely an acquaintance, a fake couple, and Qin Ruojing probably didn't have much trust in him. Yet she managed to remember such a long conversation; it really was remarkable.

Involuntarily, a trademark smile appeared on Chu Ge's face, which Qin Ruojing found somewhat glaring, arrogant, and even a bit punchable.

Qin Ruojing was quite dissatisfied; ever since her mother went into the kitchen, her heart had been hanging in suspense and still hasn't settled. Finally, when her father stopped playing chess with Chu Ge, she had a chance to come and talk to Chu Ge, but he was being evasive. If she were still in a good mood, that would be odd.

"What's so funny? Are you addicted to keeping secrets? We've gotten this far; shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Chu Ge shrugged, shaking his head with a laugh, and said, "I must say, dear, sometimes you can be so rigid, aren't you a bit too doctrinal?"

"Doctrinal? What do you mean by that?" Qin Ruojing rubbed her forehead, growing more irritated, giving Chu Ge another annoyed look, "Stop playing games with me, can you just speak plainly?"

"Okay, okay, I'll explain it to you." Chu Ge scratched his head, helplessly saying, "Think about it, at that time I was pretending to be your boyfriend, right? If I really got into a serious fight with your dad and injured him, wouldn't you be furious with me?"

Qin Ruojing said nothing, but her expression clearly spelled out four big words, "Of course."

Chu Ge continued, "So, for my own sake, I couldn't do that. Besides, you know how talented I am at acting, right? Even if I held back during a spar with your dad, as long as your dad can't tell and thinks I'm giving it my all, then there's no problem at all."

Having heard Chu Ge's explanation, Qin Ruojing had to admit he made sense, but still felt uneasy. Why did Chu Ge always seem to be right no matter what he said?

"You're always right, you might as well change your name to Chu Youli."

Chu Ge chuckled, "Nice name, but I'll pass. Maybe keep it as a backup for our son, what do you think?"

Qin Ruojing was even more speechless, turning her head away in a huff, refusing to look at Chu Ge.

"Okay, we've been out walking for a while, let's head back." Chu Ge stood up from the edge of the road, "After all this time, my mother-in-law has likely finished chatting with my father-in-law."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying were both stunned, especially Qin Ruojing, whose heart skipped a beat, putting aside her argument with Chu Ge, she quickly turned her head, looking at Chu Ge with suspicion.

"Dear, don't look at me like that; just as you suspect, my mother-in-law did indeed talk to me in the kitchen just now."

Chu Ge looked at Qin Ruojing with a slight smile, "Judging by your expression, you probably know what she wanted to discuss. You must have been feeling quite conflicted while out here, right?"

Hearing this, not only were Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying conflicted inside, but their expressions grew more troubled. However, as conflicted as they were, what needed to be faced still had to be faced. Qin Ruojing sighed and said, "Did my mom... say anything harsh?"

Chu Ge scratched his head, saying, "Not really, she just hopes I can stay away from you, preferably go get a divorce certificate tomorrow."

Qin Ruojing sighed, bit her lip, and said, "What did you say?"

"I said no way." Chu Ge replied confidently, seeing Qin Ruojing's brows furrow even tighter, he continued with a chuckle, "Don't worry, as reckless as I am, I won't disrespect my mother-in-law. I spoke to her politely, appealing with reason and emotion, trying my best for her to listen to me."

Qin Ruojing bit her lip even tighter, and Qin Ruoying hurriedly asked, "What exactly did you say to each other, brother-in-law? Can you be more specific?"

"We'll talk while we walk, you two aren't dressed warmly enough. Don't catch a cold, there's a wedding to plan in a few days." Chu Ge started to walk, and Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying followed on either side, as he began speaking at a steady pace, "Specifically, it was..."

By the time they reached downstairs, Chu Ge had finished recounting his conversation with Qin's mother in the kitchen. Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying were both quite helpless, feeling sorry for Chu Ge and for themselves.

But despite being helpless, there was actually no one at fault in this matter. From the sisters to Chu Ge, and even to the mother, none of them were wrong; it was just that each person's starting point for considering the issue was different.

Anyway, there's nothing wrong with what Chu Ge said. It's best if the mother can understand, but if she really can't, there's nothing they can do. Even if they can't receive the mother's blessings, their determination to stay by Chu Ge's side will not change.

The night fell, and Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing exchanged a few comforting words before gradually falling asleep.

The next day, Qin's mother didn't say anything more to persuade Chu Ge or Qin Ruojing to separate. Yet anyone could see that she still couldn't let go of her concerns, with her demeanor filled with an unmistakable sense of helplessness, and she spoke only a few words throughout the day, looking deeply troubled.

Compared to Qin's mother, Qin Yan's attitude towards Chu Ge, Qin Ruojing, and Qin Ruoying remained unchanged. If there was any change, it was that when he returned home from work, he brought back a bag of ribs and even a gift for everyone.

He brought scarves for Qin's mother and both daughters, and for Chu Ge, he gave a valuable shirt. Although he pretended to be casual, even indifferent, his seemingly serious eyes still betrayed a hint of unexpressed guilt and tenderness towards his family.

Yesterday, Chu Ge's words really resonated with him. Having devoted most of his life to work, he realized he had neglected his wife and children far too much.

When Qin Yan handed out these gifts to everyone, he became somewhat embarrassed, even though he didn't know what he was embarrassed about. He felt a kind of guilty conscience, even regretted it, thinking it might have been better to give these gifts to his wife and let her hand them out in her name.

Qin Yan was already feeling awkward enough, and to make matters worse, when Qin's mother, Qin Ruojing, and Qin Ruoying received the gifts, they didn't display any of the reactions he expected. Instead, they seemed dumbfounded, their eyes moving back and forth between the scarves and his face, as if sizing up a monster.

Only Chu Ge reacted normally, grinning and saying "thank you" as he accepted the box with the shirt.

During the exchange of glances between the old and young man, there was a sense of mutual support and encouragement.

Through Qin Yan's gaze, Chu Ge felt that Qin's mother might have already expressed her desire for him and Qin Ruojing to break up to her husband. However, Qin Yan's attitude remained unchanged, full of affirmation and recognition towards this marriage and his son-in-law, Chu Ge.

In the blink of an eye, a few days passed, and although Qin's mother's attitude towards Chu Ge was never overly friendly, it wasn't unfriendly either. It seemed she understood that speaking further about this matter was useless. Her daughters wanted wholeheartedly to be with Chu Ge, and her husband continued to support this marriage. She was ultimately alone in her opposition, and could only accept it with resignation.

Yet despite accepting it, Qin's mother still harbored a concern, doubtful whether her daughter would truly find happiness marrying Chu Ge.

With this concern lingering, Qin's mother busied herself with wedding preparations, buying what needed to be bought, attending to the necessary details. But she would occasionally drift into thought, her expression turning somewhat blank.

Besides her doubts about the marriage, Qin's mother had other worries.

How should this wedding be handled?

Regarding a Chinese or Western style, they had already decided on a Chinese wedding when setting the date for Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing. The hotel for the ceremony was booked, and relatives and friends had been told to lend their cars, invitations had been sent, and phone calls made.

Traditionally, weddings in Hua Country involve grand banquets in a hotel, inviting every possible relative and friend to join in celebration. Of course, during this process, it's also customary to receive monetary gifts.

Giving money as a gift is familiar to any Hua Country person. Whether it's a wedding, graduation banquet, a new business venture, or a child's full-month celebration, money is expected.

This money essentially constitutes a social obligation, a pure exchange of human courtesy. Typically, if you give five hundred at my wedding, you can expect the same when it's my turn to marry. Giving only two hundred would be considered shameless.

Of course, if you are willing to give more, I will have no objection. Next time your family has an event, I will make up the difference in return.

Qin Yan and his wife have given much money over the years for such occasions, and now with their daughter's wedding approaching, they finally have a chance for a banquet, a justified reason to receive some back.

However, Qin's mother was seriously troubled by this.