Chapter 1299 - Preparing for Marriage
Chapter 1299 of "Super Soldier in the City" starts with: Chapter 1299: Chapter 1349 Preparing for MarriageLin Qiongâs phone rang at this moment. She glanced... Continue exploring!
Chapter 1299: Chapter 1349 Preparing for MarriageLin Qiongâs phone rang at this moment. She glanced at the screen and frowned slightly. Wang Bing immediately guessed who the call was from and promptly said, "Lin Qiong, donât feel too pressured. Just make sure they donât keep harassing my girlfriendâs family, and thatâs good enough."
Lin Qiong didnât respond much. She simply answered the call, and the room instantly fell silent. Everyoneâs gaze shifted toward Lin Qiong.
"Director Li." Lin Qiong addressed him with a polite tone.
"Little Lin, your Sub-bureau just dealt with a public disturbance case and detained several individuals. One of them happens to be my nephew."
"Director Li, Iâm not entirely informed about the specifics of this case yet. For now, Iâve instructed them to handle it according to the law. Once I return, Iâll look into the details and address the matter appropriately."
"Little Lin, this isnât a major issue. Could you do me a favor and release him for now?"
"Director Li, I assume you may not know all the details either. As the Deputy Director of the City Bureau, youâve always been an upright and exemplary figure I deeply respect. Iâm certain you wouldnât condone relatives engaging in illicit activities. It seems clear that theyâre using your name recklessly, which could damage your reputation. I canât stand by and let your relatives bring harm to you. So at the very least, I need to follow procedure and make a formal effort to address this matter. Donât you agree, Director Li?"
"Haha... Little Lin, if thatâs how you see it, I wonât push back. But my sister only has one son. Although he might be a bit disappointing, I canât just sit back and do nothing."
"I understand. However, Iâm currently returning to my hometown and wonât be back until tomorrow. Once Iâm back, Iâll deal with this matter immediately. Director Li, I hope you can understand."
"Alright, letâs leave it at that. Iâll wait for your call later."
As Lin Qiong conversed with Director Li, Li Yifei nodded repeatedly. The Lin Qiong now was no longer as single-minded as before. Her approach to handling situations had become more methodical and strategic. Especially in dealing with leaders, she was no longer combative but instead employed more refined and skillful methods.
When Lin Qiong hung up the phone, Wang Bing quickly said, "Lin Qiong, just let it go. Donât let my issues create conflicts between you and your superiors."
Chen Qiang chimed in, "Yeah, Lin Qiong. Weâre classmates, and if you can resolve this, Wang Bing will be endlessly grateful. Thereâs no need to make enemies over this."
Lin Qiong shook her head and said, "Iâm not doing this solely for Wang Bing. Individuals like this need to be dealt with. If we donât, theyâll continue using their influential uncle to grow bolder in their actions. As a police officer, I cannot allow such things to happen. Only by using the law to intimidate them and showing them that everyone is equal before the lawâno matter how powerful your background or connections areâcan we curb their behavior and protect ordinary people."
"Lin Qiong, I salute you!" Wu Dan suddenly exclaimed, "Iâve always found it hard to accept you before, but starting today, I admire you. You are absolutely a good official. If our country had more good officials like you, weâd be unparalleled. Iâll toast to you!"
"Yes, yes, letâs toast to Lin Qiong!" Everyone raised their glasses.
Lin Qiong also lifted her glass and said, "Thank you, everyone. I wonât let you down. Cheers!"
The gathering finally dispersed around six in the evening, and Li Yifei and Lin Qiong headed to her parentsâ home.
Having been away for a while, they brought back quite a few gifts. But Lin Qiongâs parents werenât particularly concerned about the gifts. What delighted them the most was seeing Li Yifei and Lin Qiong return.
After learning that Li Yifei had several women around him, they had reluctantly agreed to Lin Qiong and Li Yifei being together. However, they still harbored concerns. Lin Qiong was temperamental, and her looks werenât the most striking among the Li family women. She didnât have much advantage, and they feared Lin Qiong might face grievances in the Li household.
But seeing Li Yifei return with Lin Qiong, showing utmost respect to them and calling them "Mom" and "Dad" affectionately, eased their worries considerably.
After some casual talk, Lin Qiongâs mother looked at Li Yifei and said, "Yifei, when will you marry Little Qiong?"
Lin Qiong immediately responded, "Mom, letâs not rush. We agreed to take things slowly."
Lin Qiong pressed Lin Qiongâs hand and smiled, saying, "Mom, Iâve been busy lately, so I havenât thought much about it. But today, attending Qiongqiongâs classmateâs wedding, I was truly touched. A woman is at her most beautiful and happiest during her wedding. I too look forward to seeing her on that day. I will do everything to ensure she feels that happiness. So Iâve decidedâwe should proceed sooner rather than later."
Lin Qiongâs mother immediately beamed and said, "Exactly! A girlâs prime years are so fleeting. Waiting longer means she wonât look as beautiful, even in a wedding dress."
Though Lin Qiong no longer had to worry about aging, the matter of marriage was no trivial one. Li Yifei and his family had already decided to keep certain things discreet. Hence, neither he nor Lin Qiong revealed anything. Li Yifei smiled and said, "Right. Therefore, Iâll make sure to give her and everyone a grand wedding within three years. This is something I promise completely."
Seeing Li Yifeiâs positive attitude, Lin Qiongâs mother felt even happier. She empathetically added, "I know this must be challenging for you. Your dad and I have thought it through. If itâs not convenient for your side, why not host the wedding here? Our relatives donât know much about your familyâs situation. We just want people to feel that Little Qiong has properly married into your family. That way, everyone will be reassured. As for the divorce and remarriage stuff, you can handle that however you see fit. Holding the wedding would already signify the real beginning of your marriage. I trust youâre not the kind of person who makes empty promises, so the legal certificate isnât as important to us."
Li Yifei was deeply moved and said, "Thank you, Mom. That idea is perfect. But since Iâve promised Qiongqiong, Iâll ensure that Lin Qiong has a legal identity as well."
"Hmm, alright, no rush then. When do you think youâll marry our Little Qiong?"
Lin Qiongâs father immediately interjected, "Youâre being hasty. Matters like this require Little Qiong discussing it with others. If we force a decision now, it might lead to misunderstandings later."
Lin Qiongâs mother conceded, "Youâre right. Alright, I wonât push. Discuss it when you both return home. Once youâve chosen a date, let us know so we can start preparing. For the wedding, weâll take care of everything here. You just need to attend."
With her parents being so accommodating, Li Yifei nodded repeatedly and said, "Weâll plan it all once weâre back. If we can expedite things, weâll do it quickly, so you both can feel at ease."
Lin Qiongâs mother was even more pleased now. She then looked at the couple and said, "Now that the wedding is settled, my next hope is to someday soon hold a grandchild. Thatâs the wish I care about most!"
Lin Qiongâs face darkened, "Mom, why are you already pressuring me to have a baby?"
"The sooner you have one, the better. Women are naturally meant to have children, and giving birth early means itâs healthier and easier to care for. Donât wait until your dad and I are older. Itâll be much harder for us to help then. Might as well have one sooner, right?"
Li Yifei smiled, "Mom, I promise you thisâwithin one year, youâll be holding your grandchild."
"Really?" Lin Qiongâs motherâs eyes lit up.
Li Yifei nodded seriously, "Yes, even if Qiongqiong objects, sheâll absolutely end up pregnant."
"Haha... Good, Yifei. You are the head of the household and should show such resolve. Donât let everything be up to the women, especially something as big as having children."
Lin Qiong rolled her eyes, "I havenât even agreed yet. How can you decide without me?"
Li Yifei immediately softened with a smile, "Qiongqiong, you should have a child now. Please, Iâm begging you, okay?"
Lin Qiong snorted, "Fine, but if I canât conceive, you canât blame me. Yingying hasnât conceived yet either."
Li Yifei chuckled awkwardly, "Of course, as long as you donât refuse."
Lin Qiongâs mother, seeing the couple reaching consensus, was elated. However, hearing about Yingying, she couldnât help but ask with concern, "Why hasnât Yingying conceived yet? Itâs been quite a while, hasnât it?"
Lin Qiong sighed, "She has already been checked by the hospital. Physically, thereâs absolutely nothing wrong. But she just hasnât conceived. Yingying doesnât say it openly, but I can tell sheâs very anxious about it."
"Conceiving is something that canât be rushed. Many couples take years to have a child. Itâs just that fate hasnât brought a child into your family yet. When the time comes, itâll naturally happen."
"Letâs hope so."
That night, Li Yifei and Lin Qiong stayed there. Naturally, the couple shared moments of intimacy. Although the roomâs soundproofing was decent, Lin Qiongâs excitement made her voice quite loud. Lin Qiongâs mother overheard it and felt overjoyed. Seeing how loving they were, she felt confident that a child was just a matter of time. Marriage was advancing, and with children in the picture, her concerns about Lin Qiongâs standing in the Li family diminished.
Over the weekend, Li Yifei returned home and discussed the marriage with his family. Everyone immediately expressed their agreement. In fact, most of them had been wondering when a wedding could finally happen. Although some elements might still be missing, the key was to host the wedding, giving their families clarity. This way, they wouldnât have to endure the pressure from relatives any longer.
Seeing how everyone was on board, Li Yifei quickly scheduled it on their agenda. Preparations would require some time, but everyone agreed that who went first or second didnât matter much. As long as the weddings happened, whether sooner or later was of little significance. However, the consensus was that Yingying should be the first to hold her wedding.