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Chapter 603: Some People are Riding the Donkey while Looking for a Horse

Chapter 603: Chapter 603: Some People are Riding the Donkey while Looking for a Horse

It’s not appropriate to ask.

I’m afraid that such questions from me might make Zhao Xinxin, this little sister-in-law, think that I am pushing for marriage.

If the Wang Family were satisfied with the little sister-in-law, they would have arranged the marriage already instead of letting the two young people take their time, especially since Wang Jianguo isn’t getting any younger.

However, this matter can’t just be left hanging without resolution.

Allowing it to persist will only deepen their feelings for each other, and should the Wang Family decide to interfere severely later, the heartbreak could be less.

Zhao Xinxin came back, ate, showered, and washed clothes.

"Sister-in-law, you haven’t gone to sleep yet?" Zhao Xinxin didn’t expect that she would still see her sister-in-law while hanging the laundry to dry.

"Xinxin, come here for a moment."

Zhao Xinxin sat down, confused.

"Has Wang Jianguo ever talked to you about when he would take you to meet his parents?"

Meeting the parents, both sets of parents coming together to discuss the bride price and dowry, and then setting a wedding date.

They can’t just date indefinitely.

Yun Xiaoxiao just wanted to know what Zhao Xinxin thought.

In this era, it’s very rare for people to date for many years.

Unlike the 21st century, where some couples dated for seven or eight years without getting married, only to break up abruptly in the end.

It’s as if once the novelty wore off, the partners knew each other too well.

Even if there’s love between them, dating for so many years can cause feelings to fade.

Some say that if a relationship lasts for many years without leading to marriage, it’s because one party does not want to marry or be married to the other.

Others say some people are "riding a donkey while looking for a horse."

No matter the reason, if a relationship drags on for too long, real life doesn’t always go according to plan.

Zhao Xinxin pondered for a moment before saying, "We haven’t talked about this yet."

Haven’t talked about it?

Haven’t discussed your future at all?

Even if it’s a future you’re imagining?

Haven’t you even thought about it?

Does Wang Jianguo truly want to marry Xinxin?

Why is there no sign of it at all?

Could it be that he’s all talk and no action?

"Go to bed early."

Back at the Wang Family home.

When Wang Jianguo returned home, his parents were still awake.

"Dad, Mom, I want to bring Xinxin here to formally meet you."

What?

Mrs. Wang’s first instinct was to refuse.

She didn’t want to agree.

But she steadied herself and managed to squeeze out a smile, saying gently, "Isn’t it a bit hasty? How long have you two been dating?"

Wang Jianguo spoke very earnestly, "We’ve been dating for just over a month, but we can’t date indefinitely without getting married, right? That would be irresponsible."

That’s what was said.

Mrs. Wang and Mr. Wang exchanged glances, looking a bit dumbfounded.

"And Mom, don’t you want to hold your grandchild sooner? After we get married, we’ll give you grandchildren to hold."

I don’t want to hold grandchildren.

"Son, I still believe that we need to think carefully about this major life decision. You don’t even have your own place yet," Mr. Wang interjected.

"We can buy a house. My cousin just bought a small courtyard."

What?

They’re buying houses now?

Buying a house nowadays isn’t cheap.

They haven’t been in the Capital City for that long, have they?

"Where did the money come from to buy a house?" Mrs. Wang blurted out.

She stopped short of questioning how they earned the money.

"Borrowed some money, coupled with their salaries."

Zhao Xinxin hadn’t fully disclosed her family’s circumstances to Wang Jianguo.

She accidentally revealed that her elder brother had bought a house.

And then she mentioned how he borrowed money for it.

Even so, the house still wasn’t cheap.

"Mom, you don’t have to drag your feet. I know you agreed to our dating because you’re afraid we might not have much in common and could break up anytime."