"Hey, no need to call me Uncle Yu anymore, you should change your address," said Li Zhiqing from the side.
Chen Jinzhao's thoughts returned to reality. Before he could speak, Yu Mengzhi beside him said, "Mom, what are you talking about? It's not a sure thing yet. It's not too late to change my address after we've registered."
Li Zhiqing smiled and said, "Alright, alright. I'll pick a good day for you to register first, and then have the wedding."
"Auntie, we'll be going back now," Chen Jinzhao said his goodbyes.
"Mm-hmm, okay."
Li Zhiqing and Yu Wendong watched the two leave.
The smiles on the couple's faces gradually faded. Li Zhiqing sighed, "Looking at them, they're so much like us when we were young. I just don't know how long Chen Jinzhao can hold on. I hope they can find a solution soon."
Yu Wendong also shook his head silently.
When he had first told Li Zhiqing about Chen Jinzhao's situation, he had expected her to strongly oppose it. To Yu Wendong's surprise, Li Zhiqing did not object.
In Li Zhiqing's words, she had experienced the pain of being torn apart in the past, so how could she let her daughter suffer the same fate?
"He should be able to find a solution," Yu Wendong said.
Li Zhiqing withdrew her gaze and asked, "Speaking of which, has Chen Yangfu agreed to show himself? After all, he only has this one son."
"I'll try to persuade him again," Yu Wendong said.
Li Zhiqing suddenly turned to Yu Wendong, "Where exactly is Chen Yangfu now? As an old classmate, why wouldn't he come out to see us, and even let Li Qiurong hide it from Chen Jinzhao? Husband and wife cannot reunite, father and son cannot recognize each other."
"Because too many people want to kill him," Yu Wendong sighed.
Li Zhiqing nodded slightly.
She couldn't help but sigh, "This father and son have truly difficult fates. I hope my grandson won't be so miserable."
At that time.
Chen Jinzhao and Yu Mengzhi arrived at a villa in the suburbs of the capital. This was a property Yu Mengzhi had purchased at great expense, and it would be their home in the future.
After some affectionate moments, Chen Jinzhao forced a smile and said, "I forgot to tell you something. Your maternal grandfather has revoked my military rank. I'm probably not worthy of being the Yu family's eldest daughter anymore."
"Hmph!"
Yu Mengzhi snorted and covered Chen Jinzhao's lips, saying, "My maternal grandfather already told me that he did this to protect you. Even if you were just an ordinary person in the future, I would still want to be with you. I fell in love with you when you were still a security guard."
"If Grandpa disagrees, I'll elope with you and spend the rest of my life with you in an unknown corner."
"Consider me shameless. I'll cling to you for the rest of my life."
Yu Mengzhi could be willful, but Chen Jinzhao could not.
As a man, he should bear his responsibilities. "I won't let you suffer with me. This is my promise to you."
Yu Mengzhi smiled and said, "Being with you, what does a little hardship matter? Having seen the vast sea, other waters are not enough; having seen the clouds of Wushan, other clouds are not worth looking at."
They stayed awake all night.
The next morning, Chen Jinzhao took Yu Mengzhi to visit Xu Hanchen.
Xu Hanchen lived in an extremely simple place. If it weren't for the two guards standing at the door, it would be hard to imagine that a military bigwig lived inside.
Coincidentally, Xu Hanchen's son, Xu Shaoan, and daughter-in-law, Zhou Xiuying, had returned to the capital for Chinese New Year.
The two of them had voluntarily gone to teach in remote areas, and they both possessed a scholarly air that made people involuntarily admire them.
Of course.
Xu Hanchen's beloved daughter, Xu Yaoyao, had already returned to the capital, and the family was having a rare reunion.
Chen Jinzhao chuckled, "Did I come at a bad time?"
"How can you say that, child? No matter when you come, our Xu family will always welcome you," Xu Shaoan said with a smile.
"By the way, I heard that you two are getting married soon. Is that true?"
Chen Jinzhao replied with a smile, "It's true. I hope Uncle can do me the honor then."
Xu Shaoan waved his hands repeatedly, "Hey, as long as you don't dislike us common folk, we will naturally accept your wedding invitation."
"I want to go too!" Xu Yaoyao said.
"Brother Jinzhao, don't forget about me. I can even be Sister Yu's bridesmaid then."
Chen Jinzhao agreed to all their requests.
The two stayed at the Xu residence for lunch. After lunch, Xu Hanchen invited Chen Jinzhao to his study for a private talk.
Chen Jinzhao got straight to the point, "Old Mr. Xu, I want to know about Su Xiao."
"He told you everything?" Xu Hanchen was surprised.
Seeing Chen Jinzhao nod, Xu Hanchen frowned and said, "Su Xiao has made a great contribution this time. I suggested that he retire with honors, but he insisted on continuing to infiltrate the Black Blood organization. By the way, his stubbornness is just like yours. You can't drag him back even with ten oxen."
Chen Jinzhao was silent for a moment, then said, "I will take care of his family."
Xu Hanchen nodded, "That's reasonable and it won't easily arouse suspicion from those people. However, you should worry less about these things. I told you to rest for half a year. Now your priority is to complete your own major life event, do you understand?"
"If there's anything, I'll have Xu Jinsong handle it."
"By the way, Old Mr. Xu, I have another question. Do you know about Xuantianguan?" Chen Jinzhao asked.
Xu Hanchen frowned, "Why do you suddenly ask about this?"
Before Chen Jinzhao could say anything, he added, "What should be said, Li Buyan should have already told you. I know less than they do. As you know, I don't have family support behind me, so I know very little about these matters."
Chen Jinzhao thought that was reasonable.
However, Li Buyan seemed to have intentionally concealed something, making it difficult to get anything out of him. Chen Jinzhao could only abandon this idea.
The two talked for an entire afternoon.
When Chen Jinzhao walked out of the study, it was already dark.
To his surprise, Yu Mengzhi had already left the Xu residence early, saying that she had many documents from Ninghai that needed her attention.
In this regard.
Chen Jinzhao could say nothing.
As he was leaving the Xu residence, Xu Yaoyao followed him out.
"Brother Jinzhao, can I see you off?" Xu Yaoyao asked cautiously, showing she was very reserved.
Chen Jinzhao chuckled, "Then let's walk together. Why are you acting like a thief?"
Xu Yaoyao was overjoyed and walked with Chen Jinzhao on the road under the deep winter night. The dim streetlights cast long shadows of the two of them.
Their shadows sometimes merged and then separated.
Chen Jinzhao felt the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so he said with a smile, "Don't you have something to say to me? Why haven't you said anything?"
"Or did you make a mistake and are here to seek refuge with me, fearing Old Mr. Xu's scolding?"
"Brother Jinzhao, what are you talking about? Am I that kind of person?" Xu Yaoyao said defiantly.
"I just feel like you're getting married so suddenly, and my mind hasn't quite caught up. Time flies so fast."
"I specifically sought you out today to say one thing. I actually quite like you, Brother Jinzhao, but unfortunately, we met too late."
Chen Jinzhao's body stiffened.
This was the statement he found most difficult to face. Just as he was about to say something, Xu Yaoyao added, "But please don't be so nervous, Brother Jinzhao. I'm just saying it. After saying it, I feel much better."
"Please rest assured, Brother Jinzhao, I won't disturb you."