kingnovel Chapter 206 Three Fathers
Chapter 206 Three Fathers
“Brother, I disagree too. Xu Dong is right. Ting Nan’s future is unpredictable. We can’t tie her down too early. Once she’s engaged, she’ll belong to someone else’s family and won’t have any freedom. Besides, a couple needs to grow together to be happy and lasting. If Song Yi doesn’t have any great ambitions, then he’s not good enough for our Ting Nan.” Jiang Qianqian also agreed with Mu Xu Dong’s idea.
Seeing that Song Wanli's expression was not good, Gao Haoran knew that this 'old father' was not doing his job properly and was afraid to let go. He patted Song Wanli's shoulder and said, "Wanli, I understand your thoughts. You don't want to hear that Nan is marrying far away. You think that if anything happens in the future, you can help her out. Besides, her family is close by, and the man's family is someone you know well, so the child will suffer less."
“Master Gao, that’s really what I think. Even though Nan’s mother married far away, we don’t know what she’s been wronged about and we can’t help her.” Song Wanli choked up a little. He did have his own little plans, but he really loved his child. Master Gao understood him.
Gao Haoran glanced at Ting Nan, who was sitting silently, and said with a smile, "Haha, Wanli, Ting Nan isn't her mother. This girl isn't one to be bullied. Besides, she has the confidence to back her up. She's both literate and martial. If she suffers any more, all those years of training will have been for nothing. She shouldn't acknowledge me as her master anymore."
Jiang Qianqian also smiled to ease the atmosphere, "That's right, brother, we all understand that you feel sorry for Tingnan and are thinking about the child. In the future, Tingnan's marriage will naturally be decided by you."
"Don't worry, I believe Tingnan won't forget us no matter where she goes. Of course, we elders have to oversee and discuss her affairs. But Tingnan is still young, so we're not in a rush! Tingnan, what do you think?" Jiang Qianqian's words were skillful, using both soft and hard approaches, and finally throwing the question back to Tingnan. She was afraid that Song Wanli might act impulsively and short-sightedly, making a decision about their child's marriage on his own.
"Godmother, you've finally hit the nail on the head—I'm still young, talking about marriage is a long way off! Why are you all bringing this up right after I graduate?" Finally, they got to her directly. Ting Nan had been holding back, watching the adults worry about her, but she couldn't bear to interrupt.
"Huh? Who else?" Suddenly, everyone's eyes were on her.
"No, no one else." Ting Nan was dumbfounded and blurted out the secret.
"Speak quickly!" Sigh, it was the same voice again.
"I can't afford to offend him," Nan immediately explained, "It's... it's my classmate Zhong Shengli, but I've already refused and made things clear with him."
Song Wanli still wouldn't let it go, "What kind of person is he?"
Gao Haoran thought for a moment, "Zhong Shengli? I remember now, he's a student at our martial arts school. He's good-looking, tall and strong, and his training is pretty good. No wonder your senior brothers and sisters said he always asks about you. His father owns a brick factory in the county. Xu Dong, you should know him."
“Oh, Zhong Shengli, if it’s the Zhong family, then it’s barely acceptable. His father was a Red Army soldier, and although he has passed away, the family has always had a good reputation.” Mu Xudong was less impatient this time.
"Mu Xudong, what are you thinking? I've told you, Tingnan is still young, there's no rush to arrange a marriage for her. Her studies are her priority right now. Tingnan, you were right to refuse. A girl can only choose a better partner in the future if she is capable herself. We need to have a long-term perspective." Jiang Qianqian took the opportunity to give Brother Song another nudge.
Song Tingnan nodded hurriedly. It had to be her godmother; she single-handedly took down three "fathers," and the three men fell silent. Song Wanli felt a sense of balance. Compared to the son of the factory director in the county, Song Yi from the village chief's family paled in comparison.
Qian Shuzhen and Zhao Xiaojuan were delighted. A family with a daughter is sought after by many, especially one as outstanding as Tingnan.
Just as they reached a consensus, Song Yi came knocking. He had been waiting for Tingnan for several days, ever since the exams, but Song Tingnan had taken care of a lot of things in the county town and hadn't returned yet.
"Tingnan, may I have a chat with you?" Song Yi waited by the roadside in the village.