Enchanting His Heart: His Little Fox
Chapter 543 - 541: Captain Tang’s Proposal and Wedding Plans
She wasn’t quite sure why, but upon receiving this message, her heart skipped a beat for no reason.
Feeling inexplicably a bit flustered?
Little Fairy: [What’s up? Missing me?]
Tang Si directly sent her screenshots of those things online.
[Playing me?]
Little Fairy: [Why do you say it like that? It sounds so harsh. How’s that using you? I’m just showing off my husband online, what’s wrong with that?]
[Turns out I’m just a tool.]
Song Yi giggled, just about to reply when another message came through.
[Next time, if you want to do that, just tell me directly. No need for all the roundabout methods. So tiring, go to sleep early.]
Song Yi laughed again upon seeing this: [Okay, see you tomorrow.]
...
Time flew by, and soon it was the next afternoon, time to go to the Song Family for dinner.
Zhou Liang looked at Tang Si: "Boss, do you think Xiachuan will come back? How’s the progress on his side? We haven’t heard anything all night?"
"No news is the best news." Tang Si raised his hand to check his watch: "Keep an eye on things here at the station, I’m going home for a meal."
Zhou Liang: "Going home for a meal? Isn’t eating with us appealing enough anymore?"
"You haven’t seen your wife for just one day and you’re already missing her?" Zhou Liang stared wide-eyed: "I’ve never seen you so clingy before."
"And besides, this is an important work period, you’re actually going home for dinner, what if something happens?"
Tang Si glanced at him: "If something happens, you can’t handle it on your own? What’s the point of having you here?"
Zhou Liang: "..."
The way he looked at him made Zhou Liang’s heart skip a beat, absolutely terrifying!
Tang Si filled his thermal cup with some hot water, speaking as he did: "I want both work and family."
Today is a special day.
Going back to deliver the news of Song Yi’s pregnancy, and he has to think about how to please his father-in-law.
"Beep-beep—" Just then, the sound of a car horn came from outside.
Zhou Liang looked out, it was Song Yi’s car.
He remarked with a sour tone: "Having a girlfriend really changes things, got someone to pick you up from work too, seriously."
Tang Si gave him a glance, speaking in a calm tone: "If you want that, you can find someone too."
With that, he turned and walked out, still smiling.
Zhou Liang: "..."
Their boss seemed completely confident about this case, not showing a hint of nervousness or worry.
...
Tang Si opened the car door: "Let me drive."
Song Yi had her hand on the steering wheel, wearing sunglasses, she smiled seductively: "Doubting my driving skills?"
That smile, bright and enchanting.
"I’m worried about your health." Tang Si gently tugged at her, his tone calm: "Get out."
"I won’t." Song Yi: "I’m feeling great, you sit in the passenger seat."
Tang Si looked at her, thought for a moment, and finally compromised: "Alright."
He walked around the front of the car to the passenger seat, fastened his seatbelt, and looked at Song Yi: "Let’s go home first, I’ll change clothes."
Song Yi: "The outfit you’re wearing now is fine, why go back to change?"
Tang Si: "These clothes aren’t formal enough, need to go back and change."
He smiled, his gaze on her, speaking in a drawn-out, slightly teasing tone: "Change into something formal, for a marriage proposal."
The man’s voice, slightly lazy and raspy, with a lift at the end, was playful yet earnest, as if it hooked onto her heart, making it race.
Song Yi’s heart was scorched by his gaze, her face instantly turning red.
...
Song Family.
Tang Si changed into a suit.
Dressed sharply, he looked even more polished and upright, exuding an imposing aura.
Song Yi watched him all the way.
Inwardly, she cursed, he’s just a wolf in sheep’s clothing, all appearances are deceiving.
He couldn’t be more dog-like in private.
"Oh." Father Song laughed as he saw Tang Si: "Why dressed so formally today, did you come from somewhere? Attend an event and just drop by?"
Upon hearing this, Mother Song quickly peeked out as well.
"Looking good, Xiao Tang." Mother Song praised: "If you open a company and dress like this every day, you’d definitely charm tons of young women."
Even this old lady was almost charmed, truly the more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more she likes him.
Tang Si indeed had good looks, plus his height, at 191cm, he seemed to be the center of attention wherever he went.
Tang Si touched his nose, polite and steady: "No, just came after work, I have something important to discuss with you both later."
She was already on winter break, Song Nuan came bouncing down the stairs.
Seeing Tang Si, her eyes lit up, lavishly praising: "Wow, brother-in-law, you look so handsome today."
She thought about getting Lu Yan to wear a suit someday too!
Tang Si smiled: "Finished your homework?"
"Yeah." Song Nuan came down, sat on the sofa, crossing her legs: "Winter break homework is pretty easy, feels like a waste of time, I’d rather go learn some college stuff."
She held an apple in her hand, looking at Tang Si: "Brother-in-law, could you help me get some college textbooks? From past years."
Tang Si smiled: "I can ask around for you."
Song Yi: "Don’t keep troubling him, he’s busy enough with work."
"Just getting some textbooks, just a question or two." Song Nuan: "I’m not asking brother-in-law to do anything else."
"You’re already feeling sorry for him."
Father Song and Mother Song watched them, amused, as the sisters bantered soon after meeting.
"Xiao Tang, why don’t you come and play a game of chess with me." Father Song beckoned Tang Si over: "I’ve been wanting to play with you. Last time, we didn’t get enough before Song Yi had to drag you away. Now that you’re here, you have to indulge an old man."
Tang Si chuckled: "Sure, after our last game, I’ve been looking forward to another match with you."
Look at that, surface-level pleasantries, spoken so perfectly!
He really seemed like a steady, polite, high EQ good man.
Keeping his father-in-law so happy.
Song Yi went to the kitchen to learn to cook with Mother Song, while Song Nuan nestled on the sofa watching TV.
The dog Haha was crouched beside the sofa.
Since Song Yi and Tang Si couldn’t take care of him, Haha was brought to the Song Family.
"How’s work been lately?" Father Song asked, making small talk with Tang Si while they played chess.
"Alright." Tang Si replied in a calm, steady tone: "Just like always, business as usual."
Father Song was a shrewd man, noticing that Tang Si’s purpose for coming dressed like this might not be so simple.
He placed his chess piece, casually asking: "You two have been together for a while, have you thought about the future?"
"Yes." Tang Si nodded, still smiling: "We’re already considering arrangements."
He tentatively asked Father Song: "If we were to get married, what’s your take, uncle?"
"What else could I think, as long as you two are happy." Father Song smiled kindly: "Song Yi has been smart since she was little, I’m sure you know that there was a time she didn’t live with the Song Family. During that time, where she went, none of us knew."
"But, we’ve always treated her as our own daughter, seeing her find happiness makes us as parents happy too."
"Yes." Tang Si pursed his lips: "Though I’m a local, I’m not too familiar with the customs here."
"Just say it."
Tang Si slowly asked: "For instance, how much would your acquaintances’ daughters’ bride price be?"
He was indirectly inquiring about how much bride price their family might require.
This question was quite sudden; Father Song knew that with Tang Si’s job nature, he wouldn’t earn much in a year, if he’s asking, it’s surely to know how much he expected to pay for the bride price.
If he really needed to be honest, and he couldn’t afford such a bride price, what then? Would he not marry their daughter? Song Yi seemed particularly fond of him.
But if the amount was too low, it wouldn’t seem credible.
Father Song hesitated for a moment before laughing: "I haven’t really looked into this, but I think bride price is whatever, more or less, it’s just a formality. The main thing is for a couple to have a good life together."
"When I married Song Yi’s mother, I didn’t even give a bride price, she just married over." Father Song chuckled: "Back then, I wasn’t in the position I am now, we were quite poor."
"Tang Si." Father Song looked at him, his voice weighted with meaning: "After this new year, you’ll be 29, almost 30. It’s time to think about starting a family and building a career."
"Though Song Yi is still young, you both need to consider your future, like at your age, it’s indeed time for having children."
"But Song Yi is also still young, ask her if she wants to have children?" Father Song looked at Tang Si: "I’m not trying to imply anything. I just hope that if you do get married, you’ll respect her wishes."
"I understand." Tang Si lowered his gaze: "I’ve considered those things."
He pressed his lips together: "Uncle, I’m very sorry."
Father Song was puzzled, not knowing why he suddenly apologized.
"What happened?"
"I should have come earlier to discuss this marriage proposal." Tang Si said seriously: "But the busy job delayed it until now."
"What happened exactly?"
"Song Yi... she’s pregnant."
"What?!" Father Song was shocked.
...
This matter, revealed in such a way.
Meant they hadn’t even eaten, they all sat together in the living room.
Song Yi: "Don’t be so serious, we came back mainly to talk about this."
"Just wanted to inform you."
Mother Song: "If I had known you were pregnant, I wouldn’t have let you busy yourself in the kitchen, touching cold water, your body can’t take it. Pregnant women shouldn’t touch cold water, it could lead to health issues later."
"It’s okay, I know what I’m doing."
Tang Si heard this, drew her hand over gently and felt her temperature.
Song Yi chuckled.
The two of them were sitting together, with Father Song and Mother Song opposite.
In a voice only they could hear, he said: "Just a moment without keeping an eye on you, you’re not being obedient?"
Not taking care of your own body.
Father Song spoke: "Since things have come to this point, it’s worth celebrating."
Song Nuan, sitting beside, nodded: "I agree, I can be the little aunt now."
"How many months along is sister now? When is the baby due? I read online that babies are considered playthings nowadays."
"..."
Mother Song: "Stay out of the adults’ business and stop talking nonsense. How can a child be a plaything?"
Song Nuan pouted: "You don’t understand, it’s frustrating."
"When do you two plan to get married?"
Song Yi glanced at Tang Si, but before he could speak, she quickly said: "It’s not the right time now, let’s wait until he’s done with his current case, then we’ll get married."
Mother Song glared at Song Yi: "What’s more important, work or family? You’re already pregnant, how long will that take? Now’s the time for the wedding, before the belly shows."
"If he’s absent, others can do the work, he can take leave. Surely even the police would approve a marriage leave."
Mother Song was considering her daughter’s best interests.
"Besides, work is never-ending, if we wait until work is done to get married, the belly will show, the wedding dress won’t look nice." Mother Song said: "We’ll have to wait until after the baby is born, how inappropriate would that sound spread around."
"Even though we’re not a traditional family, the proper steps must be followed, marriage is a major life event."
Mother Song looked at Tang Si: "Tang Si, what do you say?"
At this moment, he should show an attitude.
However, Song Yi understood Tang Si’s situation, but her parents might not.
Their daughter is already pregnant, the marriage must happen.
From a parent’s perspective, naturally, the sooner they marry, the better, to settle things and bring peace of mind.
Song Yi looked at Tang Si, Song Nuan blinked at him too, expecting his response.
She looked, Song Nuan lowered her head to message Lu Yan: [The situation is really intense.]
[Seems like my brother-in-law is having a bit of difficulty, it’s not easy for him.]
[Originally, our family is quite open-minded, getting married is quite easy, but being pregnant changes things. You better not get me pregnant before proposing.]
Lu Yan was on duty and saw her message...
His Adam’s apple moved.
This girl really speaks without any filter, "get me pregnant"?
Can’t she be a bit more graceful? Besides, did he even do that?
He hadn’t even touched her, alright!
Lu Yan: [.... You keep an eye on the situation.]
Song Nuan: [Okay, I’m really glad there’s someone leading the way before you.]
Lu Yan: "..."
Tang Si’s expression didn’t change in the face of such a scenario.
Since he promised to come today, he made thorough preparations.
"Yes." Tang Si said slowly: "Now that she’s pregnant, I naturally have responsibilities."
He hadn’t mentioned this to Song Yi, but had already arranged a time.
"We could hold the wedding after the new year, then the dress can still cover the belly." Tang Si said: "We can get the marriage certificate now."
"Uncle and Aunt, I truly love her, want to spend a lifetime with her, I want to walk every step of her future with her."
"Pregnancy was an accident, but we can’t reject the coming accident." Tang Si: "Perhaps it’s a gift from heaven."
"The wedding can start being planned, but shouldn’t be rushed, she deserves the best in the world."
"After the new year, we’ll have enough time to plan the wedding."
Song Yi nodded, for some reason, every cell in her body was stirred.
Feeling like finally, finally getting married, finally blossoming and producing fruit.
She always thought he hadn’t considered these things due to his busy work.
So, Song Yi never brought up these matters, she felt there was no hurry.
Since he’s nearing thirty, not in a rush, why should a twenty-two-year-old be?
Mother Song: "Yes, that plan is proper, we’ll look for an auspicious date, you two can get the marriage certificate, we’ll have family dinner."
Tang Si nodded: "Good."
"Then, as for dowry, from me, what do you think...."
Father Song spoke: "It’s not about how much, just a token."
"If there’s a wedding, do you have any elderly relatives from your side?"
Tang Si pressed his lips: "I’ll find someone."
Though it’s a happy occasion, Song Yi felt a stab in her heart.
It seemed family for him was like an absent concept.
He had no family; he was always alone.
She spoke: "How about not having a wedding? I think being low-profile is better, just getting the marriage certificate is enough."
"If we need a sense of ceremony, let’s keep it simple, no need for anything extravagant." Song Yi smiled: "If it’s too grand, I’d also find it exhausting."
Tang Si pulled her hand, knowing what she was truly thinking.
She shouldn’t go to such lengths for him.
Wedding is one of the most important things in a woman’s life.
Some girls prefer not having a wedding, it’s their personal choice.
But he knew, Song Yi, type of girl, must have envisaged her wedding scenario.
No matter what, the wedding must be held.
"It’s alright." Tang Si said: "I’ll leave it to Uncle and Aunt to handle."
He pulled out a black card from his pocket and handed it to them: "There’s money on it, it’s not much, but enough for a grand wedding."
"The dowry, I’ll bring later." Tang Si said: "For the wedding, I’ll rely on you, I can’t help much, whatever you decide, consult with Song Yi."
"As for my side... I’m alone, I’ll accept your arrangements."
"This..." Father Song and Mother Song were amazed.
Never thought he had so much money. They always believed that as long as the two were happy, it was enough; money? The Song Family had plenty.
Song Yi spoke: "Take it or he’ll feel uncomfortable."
"Just accept it, he has money." Song Yi looked at their suspicious looks: "He’s not corrupt, this money is earned legally, not borrowed or from high-interest loans, rest assured."