“Does little Xi know about this? Can she tolerate Guo Xuyang being so philandering?”
“She probably knows. She even went to Guo Xuyang’s baby shower last time.”
“How do you know?”
“Have you forgotten what I do for a living?”
“When was that?”
“On the fifth day of the New Year? It should be the fifth. Didn’t Xi run out on the fourth?”
“Didn’t she seem pregnant when she returned last time? How did she get pregnant this time?”
“Maybe it happened these past few days after the New Year?”
“Alas, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have let her go out then.” Xu Yifan patted her thigh.
“Can you control her? You can’t watch her every day.”
“Do you know what operation Guo Xuyang is participating in? Why did your father say it was so dangerous?”
“I know a little. I really can’t say. There’s a secrecy order.”
“What if Guo Xuyang doesn’t come back? Then little Xi will suffer.”
“Their operation is inherently dangerous. No one can guarantee a hundred percent safety.
If everyone were afraid of danger and refused to go, the mission could not be carried out.
Moreover, Guo Xuyang has means to save his life, otherwise he wouldn’t have been approved by the higher-ups.”
“Your father suggested he shouldn’t participate in this operation anymore, but he refused.”
“Perhaps that’s his sense of responsibility? It’s precisely because he has such courage that little Xi likes him.
Otherwise, would your daughter, little Xi, with her discerning taste, choose someone like Guo Xuyang?”
“Alas, what is all this?”
“Mom, it’s okay. Don’t think too much about it.
Although Guo Xuyang is a bit of a womanizer, he is good to little Xi.
Just look at this necklace. You can’t buy it for less than one or two hundred million yuan, and yet he just gave it to you as a gift.”
“I hope you’re right. As long as he’s good to little Xi, nothing else matters. The amount of money is irrelevant, as long as it’s enough.”
While mother and daughter were whispering, Li Shengyun had already gone upstairs to sleep.
Tonight was supposed to be very happy, but Li Minxi’s words had completely embarrassed Li Shengyun.
He hadn’t expected Li Minxi to be so careless, to be in a shotgun wedding.
No wonder Guo Xuyang was so anxious. He had only visited two days ago, and today he was proposing and planning to hold the wedding immediately.
This was their daughter, whom they had raised for over twenty years, not a puppy or a kitten that could be bought with money.
Anyone would find this situation unbearable.
Li Shengyun thought a lot and drifted off to sleep in a daze.
At this time, Lu Liang and Pi Xiaoqian were each downing a bottle of Erguotou.
“Are you telling the truth? Brother Liang, this is not something to joke about. I’ve been waiting for Li Minyu for years.”
“Then why don’t you go after her? I only saw her and Tong Xin coming out of the hotel. I really don’t know what happened.”
“I’d love to, but she doesn’t give me any opportunity.”
“Then do you think she’s a lesbian?”
“Impossible. If she were, Xi wouldn’t be bothering me like this.”
“Xi might not even know either?”
“Brother, let’s not talk about this. I’ll go talk to her tomorrow.”
“You should have called her today and asked her out. She should be home now.
Once she’s back at the team tomorrow, who knows when she’ll be able to come out again.”
“Then I’ll call her now and see if she can come out?”
“Right. When you’re chasing a girl, you need to be thick-skinned and act decisively.” Lu Liang egged him on.
“Hello, Xiaoyu, I heard you were home today?”
“Yes. What is it?”
“Are you free to come out? Let’s get together.”
“No, I’m tired today. I don’t want to go out.”
“Um, I want to talk to you.”
“Can’t we talk about it on the phone?”
“I like you. I want you to marry me.”
“Are you proposing to me?”
“I want to propose to you in person.”
“I’ll consider it and let you know.” Li Minyu said, hanging up the phone.
“Who? Who proposed to you?” Xu Yifan, upon hearing the word "propose," couldn't sit still and straightened up to ask.
“Pi Xiaoqian, that pig.”
“What are you saying? Fat people have their advantages. ‘Big-hearted and well-fed’ describes this kind of person.
People like this usually have a broad mind and can tolerate things. Why don’t you bring him home to meet us one of these days?”
“Mom, are you so eager to marry me off?”
“You’re not young anymore, you’re twenty-eight this year, aren’t you? If you don’t find someone soon, you’ll become an old maid.”
“Then I won’t get married. I’ll stay home and take care of you in your old age.”
“That’s a bit premature. I’m not at the age where you need to support me yet. You should hurry up and find a boyfriend.
Don’t be stubborn. Don’t get envious when you see your sister with children running around.”
“What’s there to be envious of? I can adopt one if necessary.”
“What are you talking about? Someone likes you, and you don’t want them, but you insist on adopting someone? You’re trying to anger me to death.”
“Mom, don’t be angry. How about I bring that fat guy home for you to see? I think you definitely won’t be willing.”
“Bring him home first. As long as he’s a good person, appearance isn’t important.”
“What are you talking about?” Lu Liang asked, seeing Pi Xiaoqian hang up the phone.
“She’s not coming out. Said she’s tired.”
“Bullshit. Tired from what? Tired from a meal? That’s just an excuse.
Li Minyu is back home, so Yang Zi is also free. I’ll call him to come for a drink.”
“It’s a bit late. Will he still come out?”
“Let’s ask.” Pi Xiaoqian said, dialing Guo Xuyang’s number.
“How did the chat go tonight?”
“Not great. Why are you calling me?”
“I’m drinking with Lu Liang, and I thought you should be done eating by now, so I wanted to invite you out for another drink.”
“Where are you?”
“A barbecue joint west of Panjiayuan. I’ll send you the location. By the way, is Xi with you?”
“No. She’s with her mom. What’s up?”
“Bring her along too?”
“For what?”
“Ask her to help get her sister out.”
“Fatty, are you trying to invite me for a drink or Xi’s sister for a drink?”
“I can’t get her to come out.”
“So it’s a strategic approach? Alright, I’ll go get Xi.”
Guo Xuyang told Guo Yiyu and then went to get Li Minxi.
“Let’s go for a drink. Fatty called us out.”
“You’ve had quite a bit to drink tonight. Still going?”
“The invitation for a drink is secondary. The real goal is to invite your sister. Let’s go. You call your sister first and ask her to come out too.”
“What do you mean?”
“Fatty asked your sister out, but she refused. That’s why he wants you to come too.”
“When did this fatty start to open up and learn to be indirect?” Li Minxi said, making the call.
“What are you doing?”
“What is it?”
“I saw you didn’t have enough to drink tonight and wanted to invite you out for a chat.”
“What’s there to chat about with you? Aren’t you going with your Yang Zi?”
“Are you coming or not?”
“Where?”
“A barbecue joint west of Panjiayuan. I’ll send you the location. Don’t drive, take a taxi.”
“Okay. Are you two…?”
“Yes. We’re just leaving.”
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