Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1139: Setting the Wedding Date

Xinyan caught her cousin's question and, grinning, pinched her nose: "You’re about to have a baby, shouldn’t I also be getting married?"

Sun Zhenling's face turned a bit red, but she still teased: "So, you want a kid early too?"

Xinyan raised her hand and lightly tapped her forehead: "What are you thinking?"

Sun Zhenling clutched the sore spot: "Cousin, I’m already stupid, and you hit me."

Xinyan eyed her belly: "Hmm, really shouldn’t hit your head. Can’t affect my niece’s intelligence."

Sun Zhenling refused to back down, and right then she spotted her mom coming over: "Mom, cousin is bullying me."

Han Chunxue remarked scornfully: "You’re going to be a mom, and you’re still tattling."

Sun Zhenling looked at Xinyan: "Alas, hearing this, my heart feels so cold."

She pulled a dramatic face, which made Xinyan burst into laughter.

Han Chunxue shot her daughter a stern look: "You’re pregnant right now, do fewer dramatic gestures."

Sun Zhenling pouted and complained: "See, in your eyes, I’m less important than this little sprout in my belly."

These words left Han Chunxue both irritated and amused: "Oh, you’ve got quite the mouth, getting married made you change your nature?"

Xinyan grinned at Sun Zhenling: "Isn’t it your husband spoiling you?"

At these words, Han Chunxue recalled her son-in-law’s countless acts of care toward her daughter after marriage, feeling her heart warm even more, deeply content inside.

Sun Zhenling chirped happily: "With so many people backing me up, how could he not be good to me?"

As soon as she spoke, Yuan Yikai approached: "Are you speaking ill of me?"

Sun Zhenling giggled: "No, I’m praising you."

He Jinxuan showed up carrying gifts, and at that moment, several senior brothers and sisters arrived alongside the master and mistress.

Xinyan hadn’t anticipated her fourth senior brother hurrying back from out of town, so she hurriedly welcomed him: "Fourth senior brother, when did you come back?"

Her eyes sparkled with joy as she turned to her master and mistress: "Why didn’t you tell me earlier that fourth senior brother was coming back?"

Mr. Du chuckled: "Naturally wanted to give you a surprise."

Xinyan fretted: "Having taken leave this time to return, once my wedding date is fixed, can you take leave again?"

Fourth senior brother Qian Wanning grinned: "Don’t worry. Once your wedding date is fixed, I’ll book leave with the unit in advance. Let’s see who dares to compete with me."

This bold statement sent laughter rippling through the courtyard.

They were led into the living room, where they settled down for a chat.

Han Jingchen had already consented to their marriage, so he certainly wouldn’t retract it.

Mr. Gu was another matter: "Jinxuan, come with me to the study."

No one knew what the pair discussed in the study, but upon emerging, both wore evident smiles of delight.

Uncle Han Jingheng commented: "Seems like this guy passed the old man’s test."

Right after his words, Mr. Du and several disciples summoned He Jinxuan over.

Cousin Shang Zhenhai felt sympathy: "Getting past these hurdles isn’t easy for cousin’s fiancé."

Han Chunxue swung her hand and smacked her younger son: "Whose side are you on?"

Shang Zhenhai rubbed his aching head: "Of course, cousin’s side."

He didn’t dare admit he was just offering a touch of pity for his cousin’s fiancé, afraid his mom would slap him again.

Granny Zhang and Uncle Shanzi showed up just before noon, prompting Xinyan to dash over: "Granny Zhang, Uncle Shanzi, come on in."

Zhang Yueshan expressed regret: "Sorry, got held up with something unexpected, arrived late."

Gu Wanqing smiled warmly, ushering Granny Zhang inside: "Not late, not late, come in and sit."

Xinyan chuckled: "Granny Zhang, you’ve been staying at Uncle Shanzi’s place for half a month, when are you coming back to the little courtyard? Grandma Tong’s asked me several times."

Gu Wanqing smiled at her daughter: "Your Granny Zhang has real business to attend to, don’t hold her back."

Xinyan didn’t catch on at first: "What business?"

Gu Wanqing grinned, tapped her forehead without elaborating, but when Xinyan noticed Uncle Shanzi, realization dawned: "Oh, I get it, get it, mom, you’re right, handling business is indeed important."

She leaned close to Granny Zhang’s ear: "Granny Zhang, any progress?"

Granny Zhang beamed, nodding at Xinyan: "There’s indeed good news, but it still hasn’t been settled."

Xinyan perked up, sneaking a glance at Zhang Yueshan talking with the men: "That’s really great."

They were chatting lively when a kitchen helper came by: "Mr. Gu, food is ready, you can start at any time."

Ever since Mr. Gu stepped out of the study with He Jinxuan, he had fully accepted this grandson-in-law, beaming as he called to everyone: "Let’s head to the dining room and chat while we eat."

Seated at the dining table, He Jinxuan showed full compliance, steering clear of any grand promises, yet he pressed on diligently through his own efforts to win over everyone's favor.

Throughout the feast, all reveled in great delight, and the young couple's wedding was scheduled for August 16th.