Chapter 1719: Chapter 1655: The Counterpart Group in the Beloved Child Narrative 85

Early the next morning, Anning and Xiao Yuan drove with the kids back to their hometown for tomb-sweeping.

A communal cemetery was built in the town a couple of years ago, and now both Xiao Daguang and Zhong Liumei are buried there. They cleaned up the graves, laid out offerings, and the kids knelt down and kowtowed. While burning paper money, Si Ze said, "Grandpa, Grandma, come over and take the money. We’re burning a lot this time, so remember to spend it over there. Buy whatever you like to eat. Grandma, your legs aren’t good, grandpa, please take care of her. If it’s too much, hire someone to help. If you need anything else, remember to give me a dream, and I’ll burn it for you."

Si Ze cried as he spoke.

Xiao Yuan squatted beside him and patted his shoulder, "Say something happy too, make your grandparents happy."

Si Ze wiped his tears, "Grandpa, Grandma, I’m doing quite well these days. The house and shop are mine now, and I also have my own business. Plus, I’ve got cooking skills, so no matter what, I won’t go hungry. Don’t worry. In a few years, I’ll bring a wife for you to see."

After burning the paper money, Anning helped Si Ze up, "Alright, get up now. You doing well makes your grandparents happy."

Si Ze stood up, still wiping his tears, and said, "Thank you, Aunt. I... I’ll need your help with my marriage in the future."

Anning took his hand and led him out of the cemetery, "What’s there to trouble about? We’re family."

Once they were out of the cemetery, Xiao Yuan suggested, "Let’s find a restaurant to eat. We’ll head back after we eat."

They found a restaurant in town, and after Xiao Yuan ordered the dishes, Anning asked Si Ze, "Tell Auntie, what kind of person are you looking for?"

Si Ze gave a bitter laugh, "What kind can I find at this point? Someone who can live an honest life with me is enough."

While waiting for the food, Anning chatted quietly with Si Ze. After a while, Anning smiled and said, "Alright, Auntie got it. Don’t worry. I’ll find someone good for you through matchmaking."

Si Ze thought for a while, then confided in Anning, "Auntie, brides these days ask for a lot of dowry money. I’ve saved some money these years, but not much. Could you help find someone who doesn’t ask for too much, at least so I can afford it? Also, I want to find someone a little smarter. I’m not very bright, and I don’t want my kids to be like me."

"What are you talking about?"

Xiao Yuan shot Si Ze a look, "Who says you’re not bright? Your cooking skills are excellent. How could you be dull if you’ve learned such good culinary skills? Don’t underestimate yourself, but it’s good you want someone smart. I’ll keep an eye out."

Si Ze started laughing, "Then I’ll leave it to you."

After Si Ze finished talking about his matters, Si Ya said to Anning, "Mom, I want to get married."

"What?" Xiao Yuan and Anning were taken aback.

Si Ya didn’t mind their shock and just said it directly, "Ren Lu and I have known each other for years as classmates. We’re as familiar as can be. He’s a good person, and we get along well. We talked yesterday about dating. I think since we’ve been dating for so many years, there’s no point in continuing just dating. We might as well get married. Perhaps you could find a time to meet with Ren Lu’s family."

Si Ya felt the need to warn Xiao Yuan and Anning in advance, "Dad, Mom, the Ren Family are just fishermen. His dad goes out to sea to fish, so their conditions aren’t great. Remember not to set high expectations or ask for a dowry or jewelry or anything about buying a house. Didn’t Grandma give me several houses already? That’s enough to live."

This girl, Anning could only laugh and cry.

Xiao Yuan was also quite irritated, "You always seem to side with outsiders."

"What do you mean side with outsiders?" Si Ya immediately retorted to Xiao Yuan, "From now on, Ren Lu and I are a family. If I don’t side with him, then who should I side with? Dad, don’t you side with mom?"

This question left Xiao Yuan speechless.

For a moment, his anger disappeared, and he said, "Alright, alright, I get it. Your mom and I won’t ask for anything. We won’t make it difficult for the Ren family, alright?"

Anning looked at Si Qi, "Si Qi, what about you? Your sister is already talking about marriage, why haven’t you made a move?"

Si Qi was startled and quickly waved his hands, "I’m not in a rush. I’m really not. Take it slow."

Xiao Yuan glanced at Si Qi, "You’re graduating this year, right? Once you graduate, come home. Our family has a business for you to inherit."

Si Qi became even more worried, "Dad, I’m not raising pigs."

Si Ya and Si Ze chuckled on the side, with Si Ya raising her hand, "Brother, raising pigs is my career. Don’t think of taking it."

Xiao Yuan was furious and pounded the table, "You think your father is useless? Raising pigs is your mom’s career, and it will be passed down to your sister. Your father isn’t a freeloader. Of course, there’s business for you to inherit. I’ve left you a venture capital firm, which suits your major perfectly. Besides that, the family’s pigs, chickens, ducks, and geese are your sister’s, but aside from the company, there are also stocks for you."

Si Qi breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, okay, I’ll inherit the family business, alright."

As long as it didn’t involve farming or raising pigs, he was fine with anything.

Meanwhile, Ren Lu was also talking on the phone with his parents.

"Dad, Mom, I won Si Ya over. She agreed to be my girlfriend."

Mr. Ren was thrilled to hear this, rubbing his bald head, "Good, my son is amazing, just like his father. When I pursued your mom, I brought seafood and pearls every day. You’re even better, catching her without pearls."

Mrs. Ren was also delighted, "Son, should I start preparing your wedding house? Where are you planning to live in the future? We have plenty of houses here, and also in the Capital. Will you often visit the Xiao Family? Should we prepare a couple of houses there too?"

Ren Lu nodded, "Go ahead and prepare it. By the way, Si Ya mentioned that you should find time to come over and meet her parents to arrange our marriage."

"Alright, alright, we’ll pack and come over right away," chimed Mr. and Mrs. Ren.

Ren Lu was still a bit uneasy, so he reminded, "Dad, Mom, Si Ya’s family might not be very well-off, so don’t flaunt our wealth when you come. Also, bring some seafood with you; her parents love it. And remember to offer more dowry when discussing the marriage. Consider how much pork I’ve eaten from her family over the years, and they never complained. When arranging the marriage, we need to compensate. Otherwise, people might say we’re stingy and can’t afford a wife."

Ren Lu feared that the Xiao family might ask for a high dowry, so he warned his parents to offer more to ensure the marriage went smoothly.

"That’s no problem," Mr. Ren replied confidently, "You’re our only child, and everything will be yours one day. Giving a high dowry is no big deal."

Mrs. Ren added, "My dear son, as long as you can bring a wife home, anything else is negotiable."

After discussing with his parents, Ren Lu quickly called Si Ya to set up a meeting time for both parents.

The Ren family was urgent about this; Mr. and Mrs. Ren booked tickets for the same day’s flight, which meant they’d arrive in the Provincial City that night. After settling in, they’d meet Xiao Yuan and the others the next day.

Si Ya informed Xiao Yuan about this, and Xiao Yuan hurriedly took Anning and the two kids to the Provincial City.

They quickly prepared the house there and booked a hotel in advance.

No matter what, since the couple from the Ren family had come from afar, they needed to be well-received.

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