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Chapter 686 Marriage Confirmed (2)

Chapter 686: Chapter 686 Marriage Confirmed (2)

On the sofas to either side of the main seat sat the couples Kong Shi and An Zisheng, alongside Gu Qingfeng and Chen Fang. Following in the younger generation, An Zhihang, An Zhiyan, and Gu Tingting sat next to the couples An Zisheng and Gu Qingfeng.

Opposite the elder gentlemen, An Yiqing and Gu Yelin sat upright and proper on the sofa.

An Yiqing couldn’t help but twitch the corners of her mouth as she observed the seating arrangement, silently ridiculing to herself how a simple meeting of the family elders had been turned into something akin to a solemn trial.

"Today, I, as the Family Head and the elder of the Gu family, am here with my grandson Gu Yelin to visit and formally propose marriage. Everyone has witnessed the affection between Lao San and Girl Qing, and in this day and age, we speak of free love. The old ways of matchmaking and parental dictates are long out of fashion. However, I believe that a proposal still ought to be treated with due ceremony," said Old Master Gu solemnly in the quiet living room. "All of you are familiar with my grandson’s character. Although he may appear cold, he is indeed a man who cares for and cherishes his wife. I hope Elder An, sisters and brothers, as well as Zisheng and Xiao Shi, you would consent to our proposal and marry Xiao Qing to our family."

Old Master Gu paused and heaved a sigh, continuing with a smile, "In truth, I would have preferred to simply see the two children married. But nowadays, people value a bit of romance in the process, and besides, to quell the rumors outside, we should first have an engagement and host a grand ceremony. That way, I’d like to see what else those outside can gossip about."

Though Old Master Gu appeared to be detached from worldly affairs, he was actually quite attuned, more aware than most of the goings-on outside. He had indeed heard the talks of An Yiqing becoming a phoenix who had taken flight, including how the An family relied on the Gu family. These were not lost on him.

He truly cherished An Yiqing as his granddaughter-in-law and would not allow others to gossip about her.

"Old Gu, you old fox, I knew every deed of yours has a purpose. But considering how much you cherish my granddaughter, I wholeheartedly agree. As for this matter, I believe it should be entirely up to the youngsters. Whatever Niuniu decides to do, we, the An family, will accept whoever she loves. Nevertheless, as elders and her maternal family, I must also say this, if Lao San ever wrongs her, I will spare no effort to bring Niuniu back home, never letting him see her again!" declared Old Master An with a spark in his eye and an imposing air, casting a meaningful glance at Gu Yelin.

"Rest assured, if Lao San ever does anything to wrong Girl Qing, you won’t need to take action. I’ll be the first to break his legs and end his cultivation!" Old Master Gu promised, his tone unequivocal.

"I won’t," said Gu Yelin, seated opposite the elderly men, as he took An Yiqing’s hand in his and whispered.

These simple three words outweighed every promise of eternal love and loyalty.

"I know you won’t, I believe in you," An Yiqing replied, looking at Gu Yelin’s earnest face, she grasped his hand in return, smiling and nodding.

Their eyes were filled with tender affection, isolating them from everyone around.

Old Masters An and Gu watched the sweet couple with nods of approval, feeling reassured.

"Alright, enough with the formalities, we’re all old acquaintances here. If Girl Qing and Ye Lin have no objections, then let’s consider this matter settled," Ye Chenghong announced as he slapped his thigh, finalizing the decision.

"Old Gu, take out your betrothal gifts for me to have a look," Ye Chenghong said with a chuckling smile, extending his hand with a mischievous look towards Old Master Gu.

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