Chapter 5528: Chapter 5528: Rise to the Challenge

Standing in the outer courtyard, Xia Jinyuan’s eyes slightly focused, showing no signs of backing down.

Aware that Xia Jinyuan was teasing her, Ye Jian, smiling brightly, said, "My father won’t be angry with me, but he will certainly blame you." She rolled again, leaning down with her elbow pressing on the mattress, not seeming tired at all as she sweetly remarked, "In the end, Captain Xia, you’ll be the unlucky one."

"That being the case, it looks like I’ll need to employ all kinds of skills this Spring Festival if I want to earn an official status." Xia Jinyuan sighed and uttered, "It’s tough being a son-in-law, really tough."

Tough being a son-in-law? Ye Jian laughed, asking, "What, scared? Thinking of backing down?"

"No, I like everything that’s challenging and difficult!" Xia Jinyuan immediately made his intentions clear, "I will definitely marry you and bring you home, no one can stop me."

After hearing this, Ye Jian softly hummed in agreement and silently thought to herself, "She believes in him, has always believed in him."

Following a brief silence, a little while later, Ye Jian softly spoke, "My dad is not against our engagement, he just thinks it’s a bit early, that it wouldn’t hurt to wait another two years or so. Engaging isn’t that simple, so don’t get your hopes too high."

Ye Jian knew in her heart that both her grandpa and her father wanted the best for her, so she didn’t dwell further on the engagement issue, it all depended on whether Xia Jinyuan could win over her father.

"I guess I should carefully study how to please my future father-in-law then," came the somewhat resigned voice of Xia Jinyuan. A father-in-law can be daunting, and a son-in-law must not be too rigid; he has to manage both tact and intelligence.

Meanwhile, the lively chatter of Commander Xia’s family reached her ears, and she could vaguely hear her elder and second brothers. Ye Jian asked, "Are all five brothers there? Also..."

As she spoke, her voice suddenly stopped; she heard the countdown from 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 on the TV in the background.

Xia Jinyuan’s deep and tender voice slowly said, "Happy New Year, my love."

"Happy New Year, my love," replied Ye Jian warmly. The first blessings of the New Year came from each other.

A knock at the door was heard, followed by Li Jinnian’s voice, "Still on the call? Uncle is waiting for us downstairs."

Ye Jian immediately sat up on her bed, apologetically saying to Xia Jinyuan who was reluctant to hang up, "Captain Xia, my dad is waiting for me in the living room, I’ll hang up now. Send my regards to all the elders of the Xia family, wishing them a Happy New Year, and may they have a year of peace, health, and happiness."

Knowing her future father-in-law was waiting, Xia Jinyuan didn’t dare delay any further, "If I can bring back a beautiful bride this new year, that would truly be the happiest thing. Okay, go now, don’t keep the future father-in-law waiting, and also send my regards to Grandpa, your father, and that tough cousin-in-law of mine. Don’t stay up all night tonight, remember to go to sleep early."

"Alright, you should go to sleep early too." After speaking, she hung up first; her Captain Xia always waited for her to hang up first.

Opening the door, Li Jinnian’s New Year wishes followed, and Ye Jian jovially wished him to find a girlfriend soon and bring her home.

Li Jinnian smiled, not responding.

Finding a partner might not be impossible after all.

Eagerly descending the stairs upon knowing the situation, Ye Jian saw Chief Engineer Fu and immediately said, "Dad! Happy New Year. Your daughter wishes you health, prosperity, and safety in the New Year!"

"I’ll take that, I’ll take that!" Chief Engineer Fu’s eyes crinkled as he laughed, then, with a slightly jealous expression, he finally remarked, "You were just busy chatting with that young man from the Xia family just now, only now remembering your dad, huh?"

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