HBWnovel Chapter 369 Let's get married next autumn
Chapter 369 Let's get married next autumn
Yue's cheeks flushed red. Before he could say anything, Yue's grandfather's voice rang out from inside the house: "Yue, is Ling here? Let him come inside to talk. It's cold outside."
Yue replied, "Yes, Ling is here."
The two entered the house, where Yue's grandfather, great-grandfather, father, and grandfather were all present. Earlier in the square, Yue's grandfather and great-grandfather had already spoken to Bai Ling while holding her hand. Compared to two years ago, Yue's grandfather and great-grandfather had not changed much, and the two old men still looked at Bai Ling with loving eyes.
Bai Ling sat down on the bench, and Yue brought him a bowl of hot water. Bai Ling glanced at Yue, his eyes full of smiles, but he did not reach out to take the bowl.
Yue glared at Bai Ling, who then took the ceramic bowl and held it in both hands to warm them.
Grandpa Yue sat on another stool and said, "I heard a 'thump' in the backyard and knew it was Ling coming over."
Yue's father also said, "Ling, don't jump in here again next time. Just open the door and come in yourself."
Bai Ling smiled and agreed. After saying a few more words, Yue's father asked, "Ling, why are you here so late? Is there something you need?"
Ying asked casually, but Bai Ling suddenly sat up straight. He glanced at Yue and said, "Uncle, I did come here to tell Yue something."
Qian said, "Then you can go to the inner room to talk."
Bai Ling pulled Yue's hand and tried to lead him into the inner room, but Yue didn't move. He pursed his lips, lowered his head slightly, and said softly, "Grandpa, great-grandpa, father, I came to see you because I have something to ask you. He wants to know when you have time so that his father can come over to discuss our marriage."
Qian and Ying were both stunned for a moment, but they quickly came to their senses. They could see the affection between the two children; they wished they could be together all the time. Before, when the two of them were not around, they could not bring up the children's marriage. Now that they were back, it was understandable that Ling was so eager to come and ask.
In fact, the two had already discussed Yue and Bai Ling's marriage, and they had also decided on the wedding date for Bai Ling and Yue.
He said accommodatingly, "Ling, Yue's father and I have discussed it. You two will get married in the last month of next autumn. We can discuss the specific date next spring."
Bai Ling's eyes widened immediately upon hearing Qian's words. He looked at Qian, then at Ying, and finally his gaze settled on Yue's face.
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From the moment Bai Ling and Yue confirmed their relationship, Bai Ling began plotting their marriage.
Before, when Yue's father and father were not around, he could only endure it. Now that Yue's father and father have returned, he still has to wait another year. How could Bai Ling bear it?
Since Qian and Ying are elders, Bai Ling couldn't openly oppose the matter. So he gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle, Uncle, Yue and I have been in a relationship for several years now, and we both know each other very well."
Bai Ling pleaded, "Could we discuss our wedding date again?"
He looked at Qian and Ying and said, "We've already prepared the new house, and all the furniture and other items are ready. If you two are worried that Yue will be mistreated after marrying me, I can swear here..."
Before Bai Ling could finish speaking, Ying interrupted him, saying gently, "Ling, your feelings for Yue are clear to both your father and me. Even if you don't say it, we know it. You will definitely not let Yue suffer any injustice after marrying you, which is the same thought we have."
Ying looked at Yue, his gaze softening, his icy blue eyes filled with tenderness.
“Ling, Yue’s father and I were married for decades before we had Yue. From childhood to adulthood, Yue has been the apple of our eye. Many people used to pursue Yue, but he was never interested in any of them. He never even thought about finding a partner to spend his life with. We thought he would remain single for many years, but unexpectedly, he fell in love with you and wants to spend his life with you.”
Qian continued, "When we heard the news, we were surprised and happy. Yue finally has someone he likes, and we are all happy for him."
“We didn’t prepare much before, and now that he’s getting married, we don’t have enough. His father and I discussed it and decided to spend another year saving up more money for him.”
These words, though not grand or dramatic, revealed Qian and Ying's deep love for their son in just a few simple sentences.
Bai Ling was deeply moved. He turned his head slightly to look at Yue. Under the dim light, Yue's expression was touching, and even her eyes were a little red.
Bai Ling sighed inwardly and said, "Uncle, little uncle, I understand."
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After more than two years away, the roads in the tribe were smoother, there were more houses, and outbuildings had been built in front of and behind each house. Bai Ling and Yue walked around the tribe and met several tribesmen along the way.
The moon was already high in the sky. Bai Ling escorted Yue to her doorstep. Just as they were about to part, Bai Ling suddenly said, "Yue, your father and father are saving things for you. I also need to work hard to prepare for our wedding."
Yue: "You've already prepared a lot."
Bai Ling: "That's not enough. Next year, besides farming, I will spend most of my time preparing for our wedding."
He wanted to embroider wedding dresses for himself and Yue by hand, make accessories for the couple on their wedding day, and make the house more exquisite—everything had to be done to the best of his ability.
Yue smiled and said, "Okay, let's prepare together."
*
After breakfast, Bai Ling went to the home of the clan chief, Zhan.
Yesterday, Zhan told Bai Ling to go there. Today, after Bai Ling had breakfast, he told his father and then went to Zhan's house.
On the way, Bai Ling encountered many tribesmen and also met many unfamiliar faces. Yesterday, Bai Ling heard from his father that in the past two years, many beastmen from other tribes had come to the tribe to learn various skills.
Zhan hadn't changed much in the past two years. He sat with two elders from the clan, and when he saw Bai Ling arrive, he waved and said, "Ling, you've come."
Bai Ling greeted Zhan and the two elderly people, then sat down.
During the conversation, Zhan talked about the changes in the tribe. What made Zhan happiest was that there were more cubs in the tribe: "Ling, this has never happened before in the tribe. There are three more cubs in one year. There are two more cubs this year. Next year, there will be at least two more cubs in the tribe. It's not just our tribe. There are also more cubs in the surrounding tribes in the past two years."