Chapter 429: Chapter 430: First Arrival at the Li Family (2)
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Li Family.
Li Tingyan called his parents, Li Zhenhua and Shang Wan, last night saying he would come back today, and also mentioned he would bring someone to introduce to them.
So early in the morning, Shang Wan tidied up Li Tingyanâs room until it was spotless.
This year, Li Tingyan only came back two or three times, stayed for a few days and then left, spending the least time with everyone.
Therefore, everyone in the family valued him very much, and after dinner, they all gathered in the living room, waiting for him.
"Auntie, itâs been so long, when exactly will Second Brother arrive?"
The one speaking was Li Tingyanâs little cousin, Li Siqi. Heâs the youngest in the family but has the best relationship with Li Tingyan. Since the family is harmonious, they call each other by rank as brothers, without using formal names.
Little Li Siqi admired his older brother very much, who could do anything, and he was most looking forward to seeing Li Tingyan.
Shang Wan smiled and said, "It should be another half hour; heâs been on the train for over two hours now, and it will take just over ten minutes to take a cab over."
"By the way, didnât you say Tingyan would bring someone home today? Who is he bringing?" Li Tingyanâs second aunt, Liu Yue, asked curiously.
Flipping through the newspaper, Li Zhenhua said,
"He didnât say, probably a friend of his. Make a nice dinner tonight, donât neglect the guest!"
Li Tingyanâs cousin, Li Dongnan, said, "In all these years, Tingyan has never brought a friend home, and even if he did, he wouldnât mention it specifically. I feel like who heâs bringing this time might be his significant other."
Upon hearing this, Shang Wanâs expression changed, and Li Dongnanâs mom, Liu Yue, patted him on the shoulder, "What nonsense are you talking about? What significant other? Tingyan has been single for so long, thereâs no way he has a girlfriend.
Besides, if he had a girlfriend, the daughter from the Chu Family would be heartbroken. Sheâs liked Tingyan for over ten years. If everything goes as planned, our two families will officially get engaged when Tingyan comes back this time!"
Li Dongnan scoffed, "With Tingyanâs cold nature, heâs never been nice to Chu Huan since they were kids. Would he agree to this? I think youâre setting yourselves up for a fall!"
"Donât say such things!"
Shang Wan glared at Li Dongnan, "Youâve already started a family, your wife is pregnant, and in a few months, youâll be a dad. Why talk so carelessly? Talking about failure and disasters, itâs so inauspicious!"
Li Dongnan shrugged, "Aunt, but I really think Tingyan wonât agree to marry Chu Huan. I suggest you all stay out of it and let Tingyan decide for himself. Right, honey?"
Li Dongnanâs wife, Zhang Yun, gently stroked her slightly protruding belly and smiled without saying a word. She was a smart woman and agreed with her husbandâs view.
But since she was just the daughter-in-law of the Li Family, how could she openly contradict the elders?
Shang Wan huffed, "Let him decide? His decision is to stay single forever and cut off our family line. Do you think I can agree to that?
Anyway, he has no feelings for any woman. Wouldnât it be the same to marry anyone?"
"Besides, little Huan likes him so much; sheâd consider his needs in the future, take good care of him, and be the best wife for our Tingyan, an excellent wife candidate. He must marry her!!!"
Hearing this, the surroundings fell silent, and Li Dongnan laughed unceremoniously.
His aunt was good in many ways, just sometimes a bit narrow-minded, often considering things in a one-track way.
It was well-known that Chu Huan liked Li Tingyan, but that pampered, delicate young lady, could she really take care of Li Tingyan?
Being a good wife is one thing; it would be good enough if she doesnât hold Tingyan back!