novelslam Chapter 236 A Simple Engagement
Chapter 236 A Simple Engagement
The cause was quite coincidental; there really wasn't anything earth-shattering to trigger it.
They've been together since childhood, know each other inside and out, and are practically like an old married couple.
The engagement was simply something Gu Heng felt was time to do.
It's time for things to fall into place, and it's time to give our little fox, which we've raised for so many years, a proper title, isn't it?
It happened a few weeks ago on a leisurely afternoon.
A dry, cold north wind was blowing outside, but the houses in the courtyard were warm and cozy from the heating.
Yang Mi nestled on the sofa, wrapped in a blanket.
Holding his phone, he was chatting enthusiastically with Liu Qianqian and the others about gossip in their circle.
Gu Heng suddenly spoke up: "Honey, um... do you want a husband?"
Yang Mi paused, turned her head suspiciously, and her big eyes darted around: "You're going to give me a ride?"
"Just say the word, and I'll bring it to you right away."
Yang Mi immediately put down her phone, scrambled to her feet, and moved closer to Gu Heng.
She cupped his face in both hands and vigorously rubbed it, her pretty face slightly flushed, and she gave a haughty hum.
"Tch, he doesn't even have a diamond ring, yet he thinks he can get a beautiful wife for free?"
Gu Heng thought about it and agreed; there wasn't even a procedure, which was indeed a bit hasty.
After all, if the author doesn't write anything ridiculous, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the two of them, so it's better to be a little romantic.
Just as I was about to reconsider, I said, "Shall I prepare some more?"
Upon hearing this, the little fox immediately became anxious. How could a marriage proposal be withdrawn?
Do you know how long I've been waiting?
"No, you already said so."
"Well... I'm in a good mood today, so I'll grant it!"
The two of them then decided to get married.
It's a precious memory, isn't it?
After the decision was made, the two went back to the compound that evening to inform their parents.
Good heavens, this news caused an uproar at both companies!
Yang Chunling and Liu Jing, the two in-laws and close friends, were overjoyed.
The two of them stopped eating and immediately rummaged through drawers and cabinets to find the old almanac.
They sat head to head on the sofa and started calculating birth charts and choosing auspicious days.
They were afraid that if the date was set too late, either Gu Heng or Yang Mi would suddenly grow legs and run away.
Compared to the two mothers' enthusiasm, the two fathers' reactions were like night and day.
Comrade Gu Jianjun was beaming, his mouth practically stretched to the back of his head.
My son is really promising!
The perfect cabbage I've been eyeing since it was a baby has finally been brought back to my pigsty, pot and all!
How could I not be happy?
Meanwhile, Yang Xiaolin, the father-in-law sitting opposite him, was extremely satisfied with Gu Heng, the prospective son-in-law he had watched grow up.
But the thought of his precious daughter, whom he had spoiled since she was a child, soon becoming someone else's family member comes to mind.
My heart is filled with waves of sourness.
Who can truly understand the heartache of an elderly father like this?!
Yang Xiaolin felt increasingly uneasy as she thought about it, glancing sideways at Gu Jianjun across from her, who was grinning so hard his teeth were showing.
He scoffed inwardly: I may not be able to back out of marrying off my daughter, and I can't bully your son, but can't I bully you?!
"Old Gu, stop grinning like an idiot! Come on, let's go have a couple of drinks!"
Yang Xiaolin grabbed two bottles of Moutai and forcibly dragged Gu Jianjun to the dining table.
They drank so much they were completely out of their minds.
Yang Xiaolin was determined to get his in-laws drunk, while Gu Jianjun, in high spirits, accepted all comers.
Gu Heng and Yang Mi couldn't bear to watch how the two elderly fathers finally got into the bedroom.
As for the engagement process and other trivial matters.
Gu Heng and Yang Mi were completely clueless, as it was their first engagement and they knew nothing about it!
He simply became a hands-off manager.
The entire process was entrusted to four energetic parents.
The venue for the Three Letters and Six Rites, betrothal gifts and return gifts, and engagement banquet.
Whatever the elders say goes, and the two of them were pushing for a unanimous vote.
However, Gu Heng wasn't entirely idle. He personally went to China Film Group and knocked on Han Sanping's office door.
"Third Uncle, I'm getting engaged early next month, and I'd like to ask you to be my witness at the wedding."
Upon hearing this, Han Sanping was taken aback for a moment, then said "okay" three times in a row.
Han Sanping felt truly comfortable and pleased.
Gu Heng was able to ask him to be the witness at their wedding.
This person truly treats him like an elder.
Gu Heng even took the little fox to visit Yang Mi's uncle, who was a professor at Tsinghua University.
My uncle personally ground the ink and wrote two marriage certificates.
Although my uncle teaches mathematics, he comes from a scholarly family.
How could the handwriting be bad?
But looking at her uncle's arms, which were a whole size thicker than her own, she could only watch helplessly.
Gu Heng couldn't help but wonder, "Is it really true that my uncle can't learn martial arts?"
So weak that you can't even kill a chicken?
Afterwards, Gu Heng rushed to Liulichang and found a retired craftsman.
It was carefully framed with the finest silk and gold leaf.
"Two families unite in marriage, a covenant is made in one hall, a blessed union is forever established, and the couple is hailed as a perfect match..."
Yang Mi's eyes reddened as she looked at the blessing written by her uncle.
When Gu Heng led her out of the alley, she felt completely weak in his arms.
Is there anything happier than this?
Time flew by and the day of the engagement arrived.
There wasn't much of a grand spectacle at the scene.
Apart from their closest relatives and elders, all the guests invited were genuine friends from the entertainment industry.
As expected, Huang Bo and Ning Hao, both artists from Vision Entertainment, brought their entire families along.
Among the friends in the industry, Hu Ge, Liu Qianqian, Liu Shishi, and Huang Xiaoming were all present.
Huang Xiaoming was so happy today, as if he were getting engaged, that he went around toasting people with a wine glass in hand.
He kept muttering, "Oh, seeing you two finally get married, I can finally relax!"
These words caused everyone present to burst into laughter.
At another table, Liu Qianqian and Liu Shishi were holding Yang Mi's hand, looking at the two beautifully framed marriage certificates with amazement.
"Honey, this is so romantic!"
Liu Qianqian's eyes sparkled with envy.
Huang Bo, who appeared out of nowhere, readily agreed.
"Yes, Mimi, I even want to get married in your place."
This resulted in a chorus of condemnation from the women.
Bo Ge's mouth is as witty as ever.
Then, a set of procedures involving serving tea, changing one's address to another, and receiving a large red envelope were followed.
Gu Heng and Yang Mi have now completely standardized how the two families address each other.
Around 10 p.m., after all the guests had left, the two returned to the courtyard house, exhausted.
Gu Heng casually tossed his coat onto the sofa.
Turning her head, she looked at Yang Mi, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, her cheeks slightly flushed from drinking some red wine.
Suddenly, a wicked smile appeared on Gu Heng's lips.
"Little fox, aren't we in the same boat now?"
Yang Mi rolled her eyes at him, exuding charm.
"You're the one who's greedy! You got all the benefits, and you're still showing off."
Gu Heng leaned closer to her, saying, "Now that it's all settled, shouldn't we change how we address each other?"
Yang Mi asked knowingly, blinking her innocent big eyes: "What do you mean by changing your name? I've always called you Gu Heng."
"Don't play dumb with me."
Gu Heng pinched the tip of her nose: "You did have the tea ceremony today, and you called my parents so sweetly."
"And what about me? Shouldn't I hear something pleasant too?"
The little fox was nowhere to be seen with his usual domineering boss demeanor.
Even though the two knew each other inside and out and had been in close contact countless times.
But at this moment, my heart still raced involuntarily.
She lowered her head slightly, and in a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum, she called out in a delicate, sweet voice:
"Husband...husband~"
Who the hell can handle this?!
Immediately, the red curtains billowed, filling the room with an enchanting atmosphere.
What's the point of reasoning with a woman?
Gu Heng said: I could never get enough of this kind of sweet and childish thing!
Just do it!