?391: Chapter 281: So you are saying, you really got the certificate?_3   391: Chapter 281: So you are saying, you really got the certificate?_3                                   “Mom, things between me and Nanxi are a bitplicated…”


    “Does that mean you actually got married?”


    “Yinchu, getting married is a good thing.


    You should have told me immediately so I could share in your joy.


    You know I really like Nanxi…you shouldn’t have kept it from me…” Xia Zhen took a deep breath; not feeling hurt was impossible!


    “Mom, Nanxi and I just got married not too long ago, we were nning to tell you soon.


    We didn’t expect you to find out earlier…”


    With a reassuring tone, Lu Yinchu replied, “Mom, believe me, I truly didn’t intend to hide it from you!


    But mom, regarding this matter, please don’t tell anyone yet.


    Also, Nanxi and I have decided to keep our marriage a secret for a while…


    once I find some time, we will set a date for a wedding ceremony!”


    “Why are you hiding your marriage?


    Even if you don’t have time to hold a ceremony now, there’s no need to keep it a secret!


    Aren’t we, the Lu Family, proud to have a new daughter-inw?”


    “Of course not!” Lu Yinchu exined, “There are many reasons that I can’t fully exin right now.


    But mom, I promise you, at most by the end of this year, we will have a formal wedding ceremony.


    Also, Nanxi’s uncle is getting married at the end of this month; as the juniors, we don’t want to overshadow the elders’ happy asions…”


    Xia Zhen understood, considering their youth and the long road ahead, a small dy didn’t matter!


    With a sigh, Xia Zhen said, “You’re right, but you should still handle this matter carefully.


    Don’t let Nanxi suffer.


    When a woman marries you, she hands her life over to you.


    That’s a great act of trust, and it’s a lifelong responsibility for a man towards a woman!”


    “Mom, I know, don’t worry, I will treat her well, treat her well forever.


    Marrying Nanxi is the greatest joy of my life!”


    Xia Zhen nodded, “It’s good that you understand!”


    “Also, mom, about dad, I will need your help to exin things.


    I know, he listens to you the most!”


    Upon hearing this, Xia Zhen blushed, “How does he only listen to me?


    Your dad is so stubborn, only your grandfather can keep him in check.


    So if you want to change your dad’s mind, you’ll have to find your grandfather.


    Be careful though, your grandfather hasn’t been welltely…”


    “Yes, mom, I know.


    I’ll handle grandfather!” Lu Yinchuughed.


    “Also…” Something came to Xia Zhen’s mind, “Yinchu, isn’t today the day for Nanxi’s period?


    It means she’s not pregnant yet.


    I will make more tonic soup and send it to her so she can build up her strength.


    That way, when she does get pregnant, her body will be strong enough to handle it!”


    “Ok, thanks mom!” Lu Yinchu showed gratitude towards Xia Zhen.


    “Remember, Yinchu, you have a home and responsibilities now.


    You have to watch yourself in many ways.


    Nanxi is young and there are many things she may not understand.


    You should teach her.


    Young girls her age, they need guidance… When you can, bring her home for meals.


    Your grandfather really likes his new granddaughter-inw!”


    “I know, don’t worry mom!


    Nanxi and I will be very happy.


    We will also try hard to give you a grandchild as soon as possible!”


    “That would be the best.


    As long as you two are happy, I don’t ask for anything else!”


    With that, Xia Zhen’s eyes unexpectedly filled up with tears!


    All these years, Xia Zhen shed many tears for her son!


    Other mothers shed tears because their children disappoint them and make the elders sad.


    She cried because she had a son who was too understanding and considerate.


    It made her heartache!


    Qi Qun used to say she might not have been more fortunate in her life.


    With a husband who was mostly away and an elder daughter who passed away early, her life was not particrly exciting!


    But Xia Zhen still felt grateful.


    She was grateful to be able to marry into the Lu family and be Lu Wenming’s wife.


    She was proud to have a son like Yinchu, who was understanding and filial!


    In her life, she really, truly felt it was worth it!


    …


    That night, Qi Qun called her husband Lu Wenming.


    As expected, Lu Wenming was furious to hear that Yinchu had gotten married without telling him and even decided to hide the marriage!


    Actually, he didn’t have any objections to Nanxi.


    But he was upset that his son had gotten married without informing him!


    Xia Zhenforted him, “He didn’t want to worry you.


    You are so busy with work in the army and hardly ever call home.


    Plus, with your father at home, any matter is usually discussed with him.


    Once he agrees to something, what else can you say?!”


    “As for keeping the marriage a secret, Nanxi’s young and can be overwhelmed or even fearful at times.


    Plus, as you know, our Lu family isn’t like other families.


    If the news got out, it could cause quite an uproar.


    Nanxi is such a sweet girl, she would be hounded by the media and it wouldn’t be fair to her…”


    “They’re married, that’s what matters.


    And even if they’re hiding it, it’s not going to be forever.


    If the younger generation is willing to do this, we, the older generation, should turn a blind eye and fully support them.


    The most important thing now is that they’re married and we can look forward to grandchildren.


    As your father has said: everything else is secondary to having a grandchild!”


    After listening to his wife, even Lu Wenming’s temper cooled down.


    He was silent.


    Seeing her husband relent, Xia Zhen added, “Also, Nanxi’s uncle is getting remarried and her cousin is close to getting engaged.


    As the younger generation, Nanxi can’t overshadow their joyous asions, don’t you agree?”


    “Alright!” Lu Wenming conceded, “We’ll keep this quiet for now.


    But Yinchu’s act-first-askter behavior was a bit excessive!”


    “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, he learned it from you, didn’t he?”


    Just like now, when Lu Wenming was young, he pulled Xia Zhen to the Civil Affairs Bureau and got married out of passion.


    It seems that Lu Yinchu truly does have some of his father’s traits!


    “…it’s not quite the same!


    At least I didn’t hide my marriage, I married proudly!”


    Xia Zhen fell silent.


    Lu Wenming coughed lightly, “When is Nanxi’s uncle’s wedding?”


    “What?


    You want toe back?” Xia Zhen was surprised.


    “It’s such a big asion, of course, I have to be there.


    I’m family now, after all!”


    Xia Zhen nodded in understanding.


    After reminding her husband to take care of his health, Lu Wenming exhaled, “You’ve taken on a lot for the home!”


    Hearing this, Xia Zhen’s eyes sparkled, a hint of moisture shone within them!


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