Chapter 361: Engaged

"The two children truly like each other," Mother Si said gently, "We will soon be one family, just give whatever bride price you see fit."

In this day and age, a daughter marrying an officer is marrying up.

"Then we plan to give one thousand and one, to signify 'one in a thousand,' and then buy the 'three rounds and one sound'," Hu Qian breathed a sigh of relief.

The Si Family is famous for doting on their daughter; she had been worried they might not be satisfied with 'one in a thousand,' but she hadn't expected them to be so reasonable.

"Fine, we won't spend our daughter's bride price; we'll add some more so she can take it back to spend on their life together."

In short, the discussion was very harmonious.

Si Rong and Jiang Cheng exchanged a look, and she pursed her lips.

"Right, go help Mom see if that pot of cymbidium has been watered," Mother Si said to Si Rong.

"Okay," Si Rong nodded obediently, and she gave Jiang Cheng a look.

Jiang Cheng stood up, only to hear Mother Si say: "You go yourself, Mom has a few words for Jiang Cheng."

Si Rong felt it was strange; after walking out of the living room, she returned to the corner to eavesdrop.

She wanted to see what her mother had to say to them that she wasn't allowed to hear.

"I gave birth to this daughter when I was nearly forty, so I've spoiled her a bit since she was small; her temper isn't good, but she has no bad intentions,"

It was as if a ball of cotton was stuck in Mother Si's throat; she looked at Jiang Cheng, her gaze kind but seemingly carrying a hint of pleading, "If she gets angry with you, don't hit her; let her come back and I will scold her!"

The disparity in strength between men and women is vast, especially since Jiang Cheng looks tall and sturdy.

The honeymoon period is naturally sweet everywhere, but she still wanted a guarantee from Jiang Cheng.

"Please rest assured, I swear on my life that in this lifetime, no matter what happens, I will never hit her, scold her, or let her suffer any grievances."

The man had a high, straight nose bridge, and his long, narrow phoenix eyes were full of sincerity.

A vow one is willing to stake their life on is, for the most part, sincere.

"Good, good, I am very relieved to hand my daughter over to you."

At the corner, Si Rong covered her mouth and slowly squatted down.

In this world, perhaps only a mother has such selfless love; she would definitely be happy and not let her mother worry about her again.

After discussing the engagement matters, Jiang Cheng invited Si Rong to go to the Baihuo Shangchang the next day to look at clothes.

With her family background, marrying a soldier still requires keeping a low profile.

Si Rong prepared to pick out a red cheongsam for herself.

There was an old tailor shop located in a small alley; it had nothing conspicuous about it, and only old customers came and went.

They didn't talk about business, only about helping to make clothes.

Si Rong went to the mall to pick out fabric first; the red silk texture was very eye-catching.

"How is this piece?"

"Very red."

Jiang Cheng didn't understand fabric, but he felt she would definitely look very good in it.

Si Rong:...

She should have known she should have brought Ming Zi.

This person's vocabulary for describing fabric was truly lacking.

She pointed to a piece of floral fabric and asked him, "What about this one?"

"Very flowery."

Si Rong couldn't help but laugh out loud, laughing until she bent at the waist.

"What are you laughing at?" Jiang Cheng couldn't do anything about her, reflecting on whether he was really that ridiculous.

"I was charmed by how cute you are." Si Rong stopped teasing him and had them wrap up five meters of red silk.

At this moment, she didn't yet know that her evaluation of him as 'cute' would cause her to receive a 'punishment.'

Until they walked out of the mall, the two of them sent the red fabric to the small alley to have Hua Po make it into a cheongsam.

Once outside, in the deserted alley, Jiang Cheng trapped Si Rong in his arms with both arms and emphasized, "I am not cute."

Cute is a word to describe a child; he wanted to be Si Rong's husband, he didn't want to be cute, he just wanted to be a little fiercer toward her.

For example, at this moment, he looked into Si Rong's eyes, deeply attracted by the brilliance blooming within them, and sighed uncontrollably, kissing the corner of her lips.

The man's teeth carried a crisp, cool scent, like pine branches.

Si Rong stood on her tiptoes, kissing him back.

"You are just cute."

Jiang Cheng was a bit fiercer, his breathing grew heavy, and only after a while did he let her go, "How about now?"

The girl's pink lips were glistening, but her pair of apricot eyes were even brighter, as if she had finally obtained something she had craved for a long time.

"Even cuter."

If you have the ability, keep being fierce to her! She liked it when Jiang Cheng was fierce.

Especially when...

However, her lips were swollen soon after.

"Jiang Cheng!" Si Rong was very angry; she touched her lips, which had been kissed until they were numb, "You! How am I supposed to see anyone?"

Jiang Cheng:...

"Very cute." He was referring to Si Rong's expression at that moment, like a ruffled kitten.

"Cute your head!"

Si Rong turned around and had no choice but to return to the mall to buy a mask; only then did she dare to go home at night.

Though it was just a futile attempt to cover it up.

"Why are you wearing a mask?" Si Han was the first to be curious.

Si Rong had already thought of an excuse in advance, "I have a cold."

"What's there to be afraid of? Don't wear it; Second Brother isn't afraid of catching it. How uncomfortable it must be to keep it covered like that."

Si Rong had no choice but to walk quickly back to her room.

She really brought this upon herself today, but the Jiang Cheng of now is quite different from the one twenty years later.

No wonder young men in their twenties are always called hotheaded kids.

They really are prone to impulse; she felt it clearly when they kissed today.

……

"What happened to your mouth?" As soon as they met, Ming Zi noticed the injured corner of Si Rong's lip.

However, she quickly realized what happened and helped Si Rong put her mask back on, "Tsk, how intense."

"I really couldn't tell, Jiang Cheng is actually so fierce in private."

Si Rong agreed in her heart; he was indeed very fierce.

"Then what did you all think he was like?"

Ming Zi helped her dye her nails with balsam, "Back in school, he was so cold and arrogant that people even thought he had problems in that department."

"He doesn't!" Si Rong retorted.

"Have you two already, you know?" Ming Zi looked as if she had just discovered a huge scoop.

Si Rong: ……

She rolled her eyes, "Can we not talk about such intense topics?"

"Fine, let's talk about something else," Ming Zi suddenly asked again, "Just one last thing, did you kiss his mouth until it swelled up?"

Si Rong: ……

"No! Do you have any advice?"

"Use more strength next time! Don't embarrass us women!"

Si Rong: ……

Soon, the day of the engagement arrived, and the engagement banquet was held in the Junqu Dayuan.

Si Rong was dressed in a newly tailored red cheongsam, looking fresh and delicate, while Jiang Cheng wore a crisp military uniform; the two colors complemented each other perfectly.

The two stood side by side, and everyone who saw them praised them as a talented man and a beautiful woman.

Ming Zi helped out while feeling happy for Si Rong from the bottom of her heart.

It's so good! Her good sister has found happiness!

Suddenly, she saw Shen Lan and Li Xuan standing at the entrance of the compound.

What are they here for? They wouldn't be here to cause trouble, would they?

"Didn't I lie to you?" Li Xuan sneered, "They are getting engaged today."

Shen Lan looked across the corridor at Si Rong, who was wearing the red cheongsam, his hands clenched into fists; this wedding should have been his!

But now..., remembering something, he stepped inside.