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Chapter 244 Talking about Marriage

Ji Yan took over, her tone serious: "It's my fault for not taking good care of her. I've been making her nourishing soups every day since I got back, and I'll definitely help her recover."

An Hui smiled and patted him lightly: "That's more like it." She then took Ning Yi's hand and said, "It's cold, don't catch a cold. Auntie brought you a jar of homemade loquat syrup to soothe your throat."

Just as Ning Yi was about to thank her, Gu Ai's voice came from the kitchen: "The dishes are all ready. Wash your hands and get ready to eat."

The group gathered around the table, and Gu Ai kept piling food onto Ning Yi's plate, soon making it a small mountain.

Ji Shaoliang looked at Ji Yan: "What are your plans next?"

Ji Yan put down his chopsticks and looked at Ning Yi: "I plan to get our marriage certificate with Xiao Yi first, then accompany her to choose a wedding dress. We'll prepare for the wedding slowly, and we'll need to ask our elders for their advice."

An Hui's eyes lit up: "Great! I've been looking forward to this day for a long time. We have to choose a good date for getting our marriage certificate. I'll have a fortune teller calculate two more auspicious times later. I've memorized both of your birth dates and times."

Gu Ai turned to look at Ning Yi: "Although I'm happy that you can settle down soon, are you really sure?"

An Hui immediately chimed in, her tone tinged with amusement: "Oh dear, what are you saying? You're not comfortable with Xiao Yi marrying into our family? Xiao Yan spoils Xiao Yi rotten, we definitely won't let her suffer any grievances in the future."

Ning Yi said earnestly, "Mom, I've thought it through, and I'll be graduating soon, so I think it's time to talk about marriage."

Ning Jian looked pleased and said to Gu Ai, "We've watched Xiao Yan grow up, so why are you hesitating now?"

Gu Ai: "It's not that I don't trust Xiao Yan, it's just that I feel like my precious daughter is getting married so soon."

Ning Yi leaned against Gu Ai's shoulder and nuzzled her: "Mom, I'm getting married, it doesn't mean I won't see you anymore. I can come and be with you anytime you miss me. I'm still your daughter."

Gu Ai patted her shoulder and smiled, "Okay, okay, I know."

Ji Yan: "Uncle and Aunt, don't worry, I will definitely treat Xiaoyi well and won't let her suffer any grievances. The bride price will also be provided as it should be."

"I will focus on preparing for my wedding with Xiaoyi in the coming days, and I will put my work aside for now."

After dinner, An Hui couldn't wait to start discussing the wedding arrangements.

"Mom, when are my brother and the others coming back?" Ning Yi asked.

Gu Ai: "It should be in a couple more days. I heard that Yu Zhu's father is quite ill, so it's only right that they spend more time with him."

Lu Yuzhu's father has never been in good health. He had undergone several surgeries before, and now that winter has arrived, he caught a cold and fell ill.

Ning Yi: "Let's postpone trying on the wedding dress until my brother and sister-in-law come back."

Gu Ai nodded: "That's fine."

In the evening, Ji Yan and the others went home.

When Gu Ai carried a glass of warm milk into the room, Ning Yi was leaning against the headboard flipping through a wedding magazine.

The warm yellow lamp cast a soft shadow over her, her fingertips still lightly touching a page of a fishtail skirt design.

"Still not asleep?" Gu Ai handed her the milk, then sat on the edge of the bed, her gaze sweeping over the lace patterns in the magazine. "Which style do you like?"

Ning Yi took a sip of warm milk and put down the magazine in her hand: "I'm still looking at it. I think Chinese-style wedding dresses are pretty, and I also like Western-style wedding dresses. I'm a little undecided."

Gu Ai smiled, took out a velvet box from her pocket, and handed it to Ning Yi: "Take your time choosing the wedding dress, no rush. Let me show you something first."

The moment the box was opened, warm light fell on a pearl brooch.

Round South Sea white pearls are inlaid in a vine pattern surrounded by crushed diamonds, with two small rubies hanging at the ends of the vines. The buckle is engraved with delicate lotus patterns, and it feels cool to the touch but has a delicate luster.

“I specially ordered this when I went to Switzerland the year you started college.” Gu Ai gently touched the pearl with her fingertips, her tone softening. “At the time, I was thinking that it would be perfect to match my daughter’s wedding dress in the future.”

Ning Yi pursed her lips, somewhat moved: "Mom... thank you."

Gu Ai patted Ning Yi's head: "Silly child, you are the only daughter of your father and me. You are the one we are most worried about now. As long as you and your brother are doing well, everything will be fine."

Ning Yi nestled into her arms and said in a muffled voice, "I know, Mom."

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A few days later, Lu Yuzhu and Ning Anyuan returned.

"Mom and Dad, Xiaoyi, we're back." Lu Yuzhu brought in some gifts.

Gu Ai said, "You child, we're all family, and you always bring gifts when you come back."

"An Yuan, you too, don't bring it next time, you hear me?"

Ning Anyuan: "Okay, okay, Yuzhu just wanted to bring you some local specialties back."

Gu Ai led Lu Yuzhu inside: "How's your dad? Is he alright?"

Lu Yuzhu nodded: "He's much better now. Dad is getting old and his health is a bit weak. He'll be fine after a while of rest."

Ning Yi brought over two cups of hot water: "Brother, sister-in-law, have some hot water."

Lu Yuzhu took the water glass and glanced at the wedding dress display next to her, somewhat surprised: "Is Xiaoyi preparing to choose a wedding dress?"

Ning Yi scratched her head: "Well, Ji Yan and I plan to get our marriage certificate first, and the wedding is also on the agenda. We were just thinking of waiting for you guys to come back so we can discuss it together."

"I'd like you to come with me to try on wedding dresses."

Ning Anyuan walked over, his tone slightly teasing: "You two are moving fast. You're almost graduating and you're already getting married and registering your marriage, with the wedding already on the agenda?"

Ning Yi couldn't help but tease him: "Ayan and I have been talking for so long, it's normal for us to be discussing marriage. If it were you and Sister Yuzhu, you'd probably be even more impatient."

Ning Anyuan was taken aback and said helplessly, "You're just being cheeky."

Gu Ai smiled and said, "Alright, Xiao Yi's marriage is a very important matter in our family now, so you, as her older brother and sister-in-law, should also help out."

Lu Yuzhu picked up a magazine from the side and sat down next to Ning Yi: "What type do you like?"

Ning Yi shook her head: "My eyes are too blurry to choose, I can't pick one."

Lu Yuzhu smiled slightly: "Next time we'll go to the bridal shop and try them on slowly."

Gu Ai came over with freshly cut fruit: "After Xiao Yi's wedding, if you two can have a little one too, the house will be so lively with kids around."

Ning Anyuan: "We are also preparing to have a child, but we have to take it slowly. There's no need to rush."

"Besides, Yuzhu's dad has just recovered, so let's put this matter aside for now."