Reborn in the 80s, Get Rich by Eating Melons-Chapter 732: Proposal 1

Guo Jinnian pondered, "Yaoyao, you know how I am. I can’t handle such drama between women. If Hongwei ever fought with me for another woman in the future, it’s something I just cannot handle. However, I’m willing to change for him. I’ll be more observant and cautious – not so quick to trust others."

Guo Jinnian understands Gu Hongwei too. That’s why she was willing to wait for him for all these years.

Feelings are hard to control though. Oh, takes a deep breath, I hope they can be as happy as Tong Yao and Si Chen."

Detecting hints of insecurity in her tone, Tong Yao reassured her, "You need to have faith in your relationship. Your bond with Hongwei has been forged through your shared youth -- a history others do not know nor share. Don’t feel less confident. The world is full of beautiful women and no matter how beautiful you are, age will catch up on you. There will always be others who are more beautiful than you, but your personality and who you are, are one of a kind. There’s only one Guo Jinnian in the world."

Upon hearing that, Guo Jinnian sighed with relief, "I wish I was as beautiful as you, Yaoyao. Then, I wouldn’t worry about such meaningless matters. I believe my presence alone would part the crowd." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

She envied Tong Yao’s confidence, a trait that naturally permeates from her bones..

Tong Yao grinned, "You shouldn’t worry so much. All you need to remember is that if Hongwei ever changes his heart, with your wealth, friends, children, and family, you can still thrive. If he ever wrongs you, he doesn’t deserve your sorrow."

Tong Yao is in love with Si Chen, but as she said, if Si Chen betrays her first, then she has every right to retract her feelings.

As long as you’re talented, you can live well in this world.

No doubt she’s in love with Si Chen, but that’s based on Si Chen being worth it.

Moreover, Si Chen, being a doctor in the hospital, is less likely to attract unwanted attention compared to Gu Hongwei.

As a successful young CEO, it goes without saying that he would be the target for many.

After hearing Tong Yao’s advice, Guo Jinnian said, "Yaoyao, you make a lot of sense. If he does something to hurt me, he’s not worth my sorrow. Why should I distress myself?"

Tong Yao changed the subject, "That’s the spirit! My father has already started planning your wedding. We’ll start with a simple plan for a start, and you can modify it later if any parts are lacking."

Guo Jinnian was delighted. She grew up parentless. Now that she’s about to marry, having an elder plan the marriage for her made her sincerely happy.

"I knew Uncle Tong and Aunt Wen are the best! I don’t plan to inform my parents about my wedding. If you, Uncle Tong, and Aunt Wen don’t mind, could you attend as my stand-in parents?"

Tong Yao quickly replied, "Of course, that’s what my parents had planned too. They were just worried that you might not accept."

Guo Jinnian had cut off connections with her family. A wedding is a significant event though, where parental presence is typically expected. If she wanted her parents to come, it would be perfectly normal.

"I’d more than welcome it! How could I refuse? If my parents were to show up, I wouldn’t want a wedding at all. With numerous important guests in attendance, their antics would bring me nothing but embarrassment." Guo Jinnian knew her parents too well to have considered inviting them over.

When they grow old, she’ll fulfill her duty by providing for them – ensuring that they won’t starve is enough.

As a daughter, she has done her utmost.

In comparison to what her parents had done for her, she has given back enough.

Tong Yao laughed, "Alright then, it’s settled. Since Hongwei has no objections, let’s pay off the rest as soon as possible and start renovating. Now, it’s getting late. I’m hanging up. You should rest early since you’ll be meeting with the renovation workers soon. It’s up to you to oversee the whole process of the home renovation."

Because Gu Hongwei is often busy and Guo Jinnian spends more time at home, the house will ultimately be decorated according to her taste. Therefore, she needs to be in charge of the renovation process.

Guo Jinnian replied, "Please extend my gratitude to Uncle Tong and Aunt Wen. I’ll visit them tomorrow. By the way, Hongwei wants me to buy candies to distribute at the company tomorrow. He intends to announce our relationship."

Speaking about that, there was an undeniable tinge of happiness in her voice. No matter what the future holds, Gu Hongwei has been good to her now.

Tong Yao alluded cleverly, her eyes twinkling as if she had guessed something but stayed silent.

Just as she hung up, her phone rang. It was Gu Hongwei calling.

"What a coincidence. I just finished talking to Jinnian and you called." Tong Yao chuckled, "Jian Jun wants to share the wedding with you guys and is seeking your opinion."

Gu Hongwei was surprised that Jian Jun and Guo Miaomiao were already planning their wedding so soon. But he quickly realized that even if they were planning it now, the wedding wouldn’t happen until months later.

He agreed, "Holding a mass wedding does sound more lively. I have no objections. And what did Jinnian say?"

"Jinnian also agreed." Tong Yao responded half jokingly and half seriously, "You’re not just going to marry her without any ceremonial fuss, are you?"

Guo Jinnian had waited for so many years. If Gu Hongwei didn’t make a proactive gesture, she might not feel secured.

Therefore, it would be best if Gu Hongwei gave Guo Jinnian a surprise.

Of course, considering Hongwei’s usually introverted personality, it was uncertain whether he would do it.

Gu Hongwei smiled and said, "Yaoyao, that’s actually what I was planning to talk to you about. Tomorrow, I intend to propose to her in the company. I know that Jinnian is worried about the young and pretty girls at the company. So, if I propose in the company, it will show everyone how much I care about her. It should make her happy."

Gu Hongwei had planned it all from the beginning. But his plans were momentarily deflected when Guo Jinnian got appendicitis. His forced early confession lacked the intended ceremonial feel.

Tong Yao brightened immediately. She was right about Gu Hongwei’s intentions. Upon understanding him, she immediately agreed, "I’ll go to the company with Miaomiao tomorrow morning. My parents are at home with nothing to do. Let’s all go together and treat the company’s staff with some milk tea."

After finalizing the plans, Tong Yao hung up. When Si Chen came home from work that night, she told him about Gu Hongwei and Jian Jun’s plans.

Si Chen nodded in agreement and said, "It’s a good idea. A double wedding indeed would make it more lively. I have an operation scheduled tomorrow so I can’t witness Hongwei’s proposal. Didn’t you mention that Aunt Hu is coming over? Ask her when she will arrive. If she makes it in time, Jinnian would be even more surprised."

Watching him seriously discussing the matter, Tong Yao was amused, and chuckled, "I completely forgot. I’ll call her now."