The Introvert is Becoming the Police Station's Beloved!

Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Setting the Date

"Hearing Qi An say those words, I immediately slammed the table and decided to let the two of them settle down.

I know Xiao Yan is young, so I discussed with Qi An’s dad to get them engaged first. If they decide to marry later, they can discuss it themselves.

But if you ask me, they could just get married directly too!"

Mr. He sincerely hopes his grandson can marry soon, so he can see his great-grandchild in his lifetime.

The eldest grandson is now... missing, his fate unknown. The search team hasn’t given up, but it’s been so long without any news.

They’ve already prepared for the worst.

Because of health reasons, the youngest granddaughter might never have a child of her own in this lifetime.

In the family, only Qi An is still fine.

(He Qi’an: ...So I’m fine for the sake of extending the family line!)

Hearing this, Lin Fu looked at his daughter and saw her softly talking with Xiao He. When he noticed the smile on her face, a pang of sadness hit his heart.

Kids grow up, and one day they’ll leave their parents.

Lin Fu and Lin Mu exchanged a look, and just as Lin Fu was about to agree, Lin Mu suddenly asked, "Uncle He, I have something I want to ask, it might be a bit abrupt."

Upon hearing this, Mr. He and Mr. He looked at Lin Mu, indicating she was free to speak.

Lin Mu looked at her daughter, "Xiao He said his mom also works. Today, you’ve been saying how satisfied you are with Yanyan, but never mentioned Xiao He’s mom, so I’m wondering..."

Mr. He paused, looked at his son, and smiled, "I know what you’re worried about.

Ah, I’m ashamed to say, my daughter-in-law, when she’s at home, is influenced by her family and quite utilitarian.

Did Qi An ever mention he has an older brother?"

When talking about the eldest grandson, not only Mr. He, but even Mr. He and Uncle Han, along with He Qi’an, looked upset.

"Qi An’s brother once had a girlfriend, but his mom disapproved and kept preventing them from being together. In the end, my eldest grandson, out of anger, took on a dangerous mission..."

Mr. He looked mournful, "That mission left my eldest grandson’s life and death unknown, neither alive nor a body found, sigh..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fu and Lin Mu felt embarrassed as they didn’t know about this before.

Lin Fu quickly said, "Uncle He, I’m sure Qi An’s brother has heavenly protection and is still alive."

Lin Mu: "Yes, yes, he’s definitely alive, and might return any moment!"

Mr. He smiled bitterly, "I hope so, but we’ve accepted it by now."

He continued, "Given our current family situation, we don’t need a marriage alliance to maintain any relationship.

In my view, if the kids have the ability, they should strive hard themselves. If they need my help, I’ll definitely support them!

But if they’re not capable, they shouldn’t struggle blindly. It’s fine to be idle; it’s not like we can’t afford it.

So Qi An’s mom’s views don’t apply here."

"Despite Qi An’s brother’s example, sigh, there was a period when I was unwell, so I didn’t know much about the kids’ matters, if..."

Mr. He waved his hand, "Let’s not talk about that, Xiao Lin, rest assured that with me around, Xiao Yan won’t be wronged.

After they get married, if they want to live with me, they can stay at my place. His parents don’t live with me.

If they don’t want to live with me, they can move out. They have houses and can choose one as their marital home..."

"As for his mother’s attitude, just bear with her as if you don’t see it," Mr. He said apologetically, looking at Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan felt a bit embarrassed and quickly said, "It’s no trouble at all."

Mr. He smiled and looked at his son who hadn’t spoken, "Say something."

Mr. He: ...He’s asking me to express my stance.

Mr. He smiled and said, "I share the same views as my father. Rest assured, once Xiao Yan joins our family, she won’t be wronged."

With Mr. He and Mr. He’s assurances, Lin Fu and Lin Mu felt relieved.

Finally, they started discussing when to get engaged.

The He family’s intention was to host an engagement ceremony in Beijing, but Lin Xiaoyan didn’t want a big ceremony, preferring just a family meal.

As for the ceremony, it could wait for the wedding.

Mr. He thought about it, knowing Lin Xiaoyan’s personality, and nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let’s have a meal together with both families and finalize it. Sorry for the simplicity, Xiao Yan."

Lin Xiaoyan: "No trouble, I prefer it simple."

Mr. He smiled and said, "Alright, your decision. However, we still need to let others know about the engagement. Otherwise, once you’re in Beijing, others won’t know you’re part of our He Family."

He Qi’an nodded, "We should notify others, but just inform them. I don’t want to see those fake, polite faces."

Mr. He agreed after hearing this, and they finally set a date.

It’s late January now, and they decided to get engaged on February 14th, Valentine’s Day—a rather romantic choice as young people nowadays like celebrating such holidays.

Due to some difficulties for Mr. He and Mr. He in traveling, they decided to go to Beijing for the occasion.

With half a month left, Lin Fu and Lin Mu thought it over, realizing their daughter-in-law hadn’t yet given birth, so there was no schedule conflict.

"Alright then, let it be settled. They’ll get engaged on February 14th, and we will go to Beijing then."

"Good!" Mr. He said happily.

After the discussion, it was time for Mr. He and Mr. He to leave as they needed to return to Beijing immediately.

At the entrance of the Four Directions Restaurant, everyone bid farewell, and Lin Xiaoyan got into the He Family’s car to accompany Grandpa He to the airport.

On the way back, Lin Hao drove while Lin Fu and Lin Mu kept discussing the He Family members they just met.

"I didn’t expect Qi An’s grandpa and dad to be so approachable."

"Indeed, when I first saw them, I was startled. I didn’t expect Xiao He family to be so..." Lin Mu patted her chest, "Honestly, I’m still in disbelief that my daughter found such a prestigious in-law family!"

Lin Hao, full of concern, asked, "Dad, Mom, you’re really letting my sister get engaged? Why not reconsider a bit more?"

Lin Fu glared at his son, "You think we haven’t considered it? We’ve been thinking about it for days!"

Lin Mu: "For now, Qi An’s grandpa and dad seem nice... though who knows about his mom...

But with his grandpa’s words, at least Yanyan won’t have to live with her mother-in-law."

Lin Fu nodded, "Yes, at least they won’t be living together, so there’s less need to see each other often, and Yanyan is busy anyway, with no need to face her mother-in-law."