Chapter 1208: Things Aren’t That Simple

Chapter 1208: Chapter 1208: Things Aren’t That Simple

"If neither party has enough mutual understanding beforehand, and the proposed-to party is not ready for marriage, then in such a grand proposal, should they agree or not?" Li Xiaoyun said.

"If you agree, you can’t get over it yourself. But if you don’t, the other party can’t get over it. It would make the other person lose face in front of so many relatives and friends, hurting the relationship." Li Xiaoyun said.

Sometimes, a person doesn’t want to get married not because they don’t love the other, but just because they’re not ready yet.

A grand gesture under these circumstances might feel like a form of coercion to the one not ready to marry.

While the one who wants to marry might feel the other doesn’t love them enough.

Misunderstandings arise like this.

"But if both parties have mutual understanding and have discussed and decided to marry, doesn’t the proposal seem unnecessary then?" Li Xiaoyun said.

Zhao Dingli thought about it and felt that it made sense.

"It’s mainly just a formality." Li Xiaoyun said.

"So for me, it doesn’t really matter, I don’t take it seriously." Li Xiaoyun said.

"And I don’t feel pressured. What the elder said is actually very realistic. You also mentioned that delaying further, we don’t know how long the elder can hold on. Making him happy sooner might even improve his health."

"Without these pressures, feeling relaxed may be better for health." Li Xiaoyun said with a smile.

"Before I met you, not to mention marriage, I couldn’t even imagine dating and living together because there would be too many differences between two individuals. I thought it would be more comfortable to be alone, doing whatever I want without considering someone else’s preferences." Li Xiaoyun said.

"But after being with you," Li Xiaoyun turned to Zhao Dingli, "I don’t mean after falling in love, but during the time living together, I found that living with someone completely different wasn’t that hard to accept."

"Later I realized it’s not about living with anyone, but only with you that I like it. I found our similarities and differences both appealing."

"The similarities feel like our mutual understanding and fate. The differences make me feel curious. You’re so tolerant of me, of course I need to learn to integrate our differences." Li Xiaoyun said with a smile, "And it’s something I’m willing to do, without resentment. In fact, I really enjoy this feeling."

"When I was single, although I didn’t have a boyfriend, my mom always wanted to introduce someone, right? Whenever I thought about marrying and living with a man in the future, I felt some fear of marriage."

"But it’s different with you. Today, even with this completely unexpected decision by the elders to marry suddenly, I don’t feel scared. I’m actually looking forward to it, feeling particularly calm and steady inside."

"Even if we go to register for marriage tomorrow, I wouldn’t feel anxious." Li Xiaoyun’s hand was held by Zhao Dingli.

She lowered her head, carefully examining Zhao Dingli’s hand.

Thinking to herself, his hand is really good-looking.

His hand is quite large, and because of the bending action, the veins and muscles on the back are clearly visible.

The bones are distinctly defined, the fingers are long, yet the nails are neatly trimmed.

Li Xiaoyun unconsciously used her fingertips to gently stroke his long fingers.

"So, should we go register tomorrow?" Zhao Dingli seized the opportunity to say.

Such matters should be pursued while the iron is hot.

Quickly get the certificate, let Li Xiaoyun be added to his household registration book, then he’d be completely at ease.

No need to worry about his wife running away.

"What?" Li Xiaoyun looked at Zhao Dingli in shock.

She was just using it as a hypothetical, how did it become tomorrow to register?

Zhao Dingli’s heart tightened, his face showing some unease: "So, were you just sweet-talking me earlier?"

All the talk about not being afraid to marry him, not worried at all.

Not minding getting the certificate tomorrow.

Was it all just to make him happy?

Li Xiaoyun chuckled: "Why would I need to sweet-talk you?"

Does he even need sweet-talking?

This man is practically self-sufficient in comforting himself!

She really didn’t need to do anything; he’d sorted it out himself.

She was just too surprised earlier, not reacting immediately.

Who asked him to suddenly suggest that?

But Li Xiaoyun thought further, she and Zhao Dingli have always been living together.

Even if they don’t get the certificate, they’re living together already; getting it won’t change their life.

Oh no, it will change their legal status.

It’ll become a rightful and legitimate relationship.

Living together won’t be called cohabitation, but proper married life.

They’d have legal protection and assurance.

Living together is then open, legitimate, and proper.

With this thought, not only does Li Xiaoyun feel no discomfort, but instead sees only benefits.

"Sure." Li Xiaoyun nodded and agreed willingly, "Then let’s go register tomorrow."

Zhao Dingli, who was just trying to seize the moment, seeing the opportunity spoke up.

Never expected it would actually work!

This was truly an unexpected joy.

"Then we’ll first go to your parents for the household registration tomorrow." Zhao Dingli said.

"Okay." Li Xiaoyun agreed.

Zhao Dingli asked nervously again: "You won’t back out, will you?"

Li Xiaoyun glared at him: "Am I such a fickle person? Besides, both our families have discussed the wedding today, where would I retreat?"

"Right." Zhao Dingli realized, is his IQ declining?

***

Zhao Guoxian was in Zhao Gushen’s car, choosing to ride with Zhao Gushen thinking since Zhao Gushen and Ye Fei are practically an old couple by now, they probably wouldn’t be flaunting affection.

Unlike Zhao Dingli, who is clearly still at the crazy stage.

Who would have thought, Zhao Gushen and Ye Fei may not be overly affectionate, but...

They’ve been holding hands since getting in the car.

Zhao Gushen drives with one hand on the steering wheel, the other holding Ye Fei’s hand the entire time.

Zhao Guoxian wanted to remind Zhao Gushen to pay attention to driving safety.

The little guy was sitting in his child safety seat, kicking his legs, while watching TikTok videos.

The little guy watched for a while, then suddenly turned to look at Zhao Guoxian.

Noticing his gaze, Zhao Guoxian looked over.

Just about to ask what was up, but before he could speak, seeing the little guy’s expression, he felt it wasn’t simple.

Seeing how a small child could have an expression of weariness and indescribable complexity?

Zhao Guoxian instinctively felt doomed; he might have gotten in the wrong car.

Then he heard the little guy intentionally lower his voice, asking in a hushed tone.