Chapter 1202: It’s an Engagement Banquet, Not a Breakup Party

Chapter 1202: Chapter 1202: It’s an Engagement Banquet, Not a Breakup Party

The old lady took the opportunity to say, "Oh dear, you shouldn’t say that. You thought Ding Li would never get married at the beginning, didn’t you? Look at him now; he already has a girlfriend. Since he has a girlfriend, can the wedding be far off?"

"We’ve come today to discuss the engagement, haven’t we? Things take one step at a time; you’ll definitely see it," said the old lady.

Third Grandfather nodded and took a clean handkerchief out of his pocket to wipe his tears.

Zhao Guoxian pushed the Third Grandfather to sit by the table.

The old lady called everyone to sit down.

Zhao Dingli and Li Xiaoyun arrived early, so Zhao Dingli went ahead to order the dishes.

Everyone sat down, just waiting for the dishes to be served.

Having just seen the Third Grandfather cry, Mr. Li and Mrs. Li couldn’t bear to delay, even if they originally wanted to.

Seeing Third Grandfather sitting in a wheelchair at such an old age, it’s indeed not easy for him.

"Xiao Yun is really an exceptional child. My son is fortunate," said the Third Grandfather.

"That’s just Ding Li’s destiny. We’ve always been worried about his single status, but it was destined by fate that he stayed single until now, just to meet Xiao Yun," the old lady commented from the side.

"I’ve heard from Ye Fei before about how Xiao Yun cared for Ye Fei and Xiao Mo. A girl as good as Xiao Yun is truly rare nowadays," the elderly man sighed, suddenly performing a magic trick and took out a ring box.

The ring box looked aged, but although showing signs of time, it was very exquisite.

Just the box alone seemed to be of great value.

Some things become more charming with age.

You might find it difficult to buy something with such a design nowadays.

Because the table was large, Mr. Li and Mrs. Li sat on the opposite side and only smelled a faint fragrance, which wasn’t strong and wasn’t easily noticeable.

Even though Mr. Li and Mrs. Li detected a faint fragrance, they didn’t give it much thought.

But Zhao Dingli and Li Xiaoyun, sitting close on the left side of Third Grandfather, smelled it as soon as he took it out.

It was the scent of agarwood.

The carvings on the wooden box were all carefully and time-consumingly crafted by a craftsman, with intricate and detailed carvings that couldn’t just be made by anyone; they must be from an old master.

Skill is necessary, but patience is more so.

Such exquisite craftsmanship is difficult to find nowadays.

Third Grandfather opened the box, although the box itself was made of agarwood.

Inside the box was lined with a thick and soft sponge pad.

The sponge was carefully wrapped with black velvet cloth.

In the center, there was an emerald jade ring. The face of the jade ring was about the size of a thumbnail and extended beyond that.

"This is a piece left by Ding Li’s mother. This ring was her dowry. Back in the day, it was also the dowry of Ding Li’s grandmother. Further back, it was the dowry of his grandmother’s mother. It has been passed down from generation to generation."

Third Grandfather’s eyes felt a little sore, and the vision before him was a bit blurred.

Third Grandfather sniffled, his voice choking, "At the time, when Ding Li’s mother was about to leave, she said her only regret was being unable to see Ding Li get married, not even his fiancée. She instructed me to make sure to give this ring to Ding Li’s wife."

Third Grandfather tenderly touched the ring face, "Although Ding Li and Xiao Yun aren’t married yet, this ring can be passed on as an engagement ring to Xiao Yun. Anyway, they’re meant for each other, so I brought it today."

"This..." Mr. Li and Mrs. Li were stunned.

This move by Third Grandfather, of course, left them with a huge reassurance.

It indicated that nothing would disrupt Zhao Dingli and Li Xiaoyun’s future.

And even if an unexpected change were to happen, neither Mr. Li, Mrs. Li, nor Li Xiaoyun would swallow such a ring.

But Third Grandfather’s gesture was reassuring nonetheless.

Yet along with reassurance, there was great pressure.

"This is too precious; they’re not married yet," Mrs. Li said, "Even if we must... it’s not too late to give after the wedding."

"They’ll get married sooner or later." The monetary value of this ring was inconsequential to Third Grandfather; he valued its sentimental worth the most.

It is priceless.

"In my eyes, Xiao Yun is already my daughter-in-law. And didn’t she just call me Dad earlier?" Third Grandfather said with a smile, "Anyway, I’ve made my stance clear here, in this lifetime I’ll only recognize Xiao Yun as my daughter-in-law."

"In-laws, let me assure you, if my foolish boy truly messes up in the future, and wrongs Xiao Yun, he’ll stay single for life or find someone else, it won’t matter to me!" Third Grandfather stated.

"You’re being too harsh," Mr. Li said nervously, "Emotional matters can’t be forced if they’re gone."

"That’s not acceptable. They shouldn’t force it; if they break up, it’s his loss. Xiao Yun should move on, but my foolish boy will stay single forever," Third Grandfather said resolutely.

"..." Zhao Dingli was at a loss for words, "Dad, this is an engagement, not a breakup party."

"I’ve already set my mind on Xiao Yun in this lifetime. Whatever happens, no matter who or what, it won’t make me leave her," Zhao Dingli stated, "I absolutely won’t do anything to let Xiao Yun down. Dad, father-in-law, mother-in-law, you can rest assured."

"Unless Xiao Yun doesn’t like me anymore. If she truly doesn’t like me, I won’t bother her, but I’ll wait quietly, without putting pressure on her, waiting unseen."

"If she marries, I’ll wait for her to divorce. If she doesn’t marry, I’ll wait for her to come back," Zhao Dingli said.

Mr. Li: "..."

Mrs. Li: "..."

This made the pressure even greater.

Ye Feixin commented, "Is this an engagement party or a breakup party?"

The marriage isn’t officially engaged yet, so why start talking about breaking up?

This rhythm is off.

Li Xiaoyun listened to Zhao Dingli’s words, feeling touched.

But her rationality was still intact, so she quickly nudged Zhao Dingli twice, "You said it yourself; today is an engagement party, not a breakup party. Why talk about breaking up?"

"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!" Zhao Dingli quickly responded, "We can’t break up."

"Besides, it’s impossible for me not to like you," Li Xiaoyun whispered, too shy to let the elders hear.

"I know," Zhao Dingli said happily.

Following Li Xiaoyun’s words, he felt immensely satisfied.

Seeing this, Mr. Li and Mrs. Li realized they hadn’t yet said anything, but Zhao Dingli and Third Grandfather had already confirmed that it had to be Li Xiaoyun.

This ring must be accepted.

Zhao Dingli took the ring and handed it to Li Xiaoyun, "You hold onto it. Someday, you can pass it to our daughter or daughter-in-law."