Zhang Yu had no idea that soone already had their eye on the cabbage they’ve been raising at ho. She and Zhao Hong had now arrived at Capital University.
Today was graduation day. Many students were saying goodbye to each other, and so were taking photos to rember the day.
Just like their own family, there were not many parents attending their children’s graduation ceremony.
After all, for most people, graduation ans their children can start working and earning money, so they don’t put too much emphasis on it.
When they found Zhao Lei, he was still taking photos with his classmates.
Upon seeing Zhang Yu and Zhao Hong, Zhao Lei happily ran over, "Mom, little sis."
Then he called out to a classmate taking photos, "Mom, let’s take a picture together."
Zhang Yu had originally thought of going to a photo studio for a commorative photo, as today was a day worth rembering, the day of Zhao Lei’s university graduation.
She hadn’t expected to be able to take photos here at Capital University, which was just great.
The spot where Zhao Lei and his classmates had just taken pictures was indeed nice. The family of three took a photo together, with Zhao Lei holding his freshly minted diploma.
Just as Zhang Yu thought the photo-taking was over, Zhao Lei waved at a girl standing quietly to the side, "Xiao Min."
Zhang Yu and Zhao Hong were not unfamiliar with this na; although they hadn’t seen her, they had heard about her from Zhao Lei several tis.
Zhao Hong winked at Zhao Lei, "Mom, this is my college classmate Xiao Min."
Xiao Min walked over with a smile and greeted Zhang Yu and the others warmly.
Zhang Yu glanced at her a few tis; Xiao Min was a poised young girl who gave off a particularly joyful aura.
"Xiao Min, hello, I’m Zhang Yu, Xiao Lei’s mother."
Zhao Hong looked at Zhang Yu, then at Xiao Min, "Sister-in-law, hello, I’m Zhao Hong, Zhao Lei is my brother, you can call Xiao Hong."
Zhao Lei couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. He had wanted to introduce Xiao Min to Zhang Yu and the family, but Xiao Min had always felt shy about it.
Seeing them get along now, there shouldn’t be any issue, Zhao Lei thought with relief.
"Uh, should we find a place to eat?" Zhang Yu checked the ti; it was alti, "It’s just as well, we haven’t tried the cafeteria at Capital University yet."
"Xiao Hong has been looking forward to this for a long ti, always saying she wants to try the taste of Capital University’s cafeteria." If they didn’t eat there this ti, Zhang Yu figured they might not know when the next opportunity would be.
"Sure," Zhao Lei readily agreed, with Xiao Min joining them for the al. On the way to the cafeteria, Zhang Yu learned about Xiao Min’s family background.
Her grandparents and parents were also engaged in scientific research, and she had a brother who was in middle school.
"Jing University Affiliated Middle School." Xiao Min knew that her future sister-in-law had good grades and had often heard Zhao Lei ntion that his sister was also going to college.
Xiao Min realized that her future mother-in-law was not soone who favored sons over daughters and would support girls going to college.
The elders were all engaged in research work, and there was a younger brother in middle school. If things went as expected, he should also pursue a career in research.
Zhang Yu kept glancing at Zhao Lei. She admitted that her son was quite smart and good-looking; she just didn’t expect him to have such an encounter.
"Son, I really think you’re marrying up this ti." Zhang Yu felt a bit uneasy and almost wanted to ask if his good job placent was due to Xiao Min’s family’s influence.
And whether he had known Xiao Min’s family situation beforehand, which is why he pursued her.
More importantly, Zhang Yu wanted to say, "Son, our family is just ordinary folks. You’ve found soone from such an aristocratic family, and whether or not I’m put through the wringer isn’t important."
Zhang Yu was genuinely worried about her son being put in various awkward situations; what could they do then?
"I pursued Zhao Lei." Xiao Min noticed the conflicted expression on Zhang Yu’s face, "Xiao Lei kept saying he didn’t agree."
"Later, I said, then let’s start as friends." Xiao Min was quite worried at first.
Even though Zhao Lei kept saying Zhang Yu was easy-going, no one would believe that entirely. As children, most would think their own parents are good.
Until today, Xiao Min had always been anxious, worried that Zhang Yu would know about her existence and be displeased in various ways.
After talking with Zhang Yu for a while, Xiao Min finally relaxed, "Auntie, you really are a great person."
Wow, just in a short ti, she already thinks she’s a good person? Zhang Yu found it both amusing and frustrating to receive such praise from her future daughter-in-law.
She seed to have figured it out; this girl was indeed a simple-minded Northener, who says what she ans and is straightforward.
That’s good; Zhang Yu thought she was quite suitable for Zhao Lei. Otherwise, after a day of working hard and exhausting his brain cells, having to guess his wife’s thoughts at ho would be too tiring.
"Well, since you’ve both graduated and are going to work at the research institute, why don’t the families et?"
Since the two kids had found each other attractive and graduated from university, Zhang Yu wondered if they should settle the marriage.
"This..." Zhao Lei looked at Xiao Min; this matter needed her input.
"No problem, how about today?" Xiao Min didn’t see any issue in proposing such a plan about how the boyfriend’s family might react.
"Just in ti, my grandparents and parents are all here." Xiao Min realized that after she spoke, Zhang Yu’s expression beca a bit awkward.
The naive girl then belatedly realized she wasn’t very reserved and laughed sheepishly.
Seeing Xiao Min’s silly smile, Zhang Yu could only be thankful that they had soone with no bad intentions in their family. Otherwise, with soone like her, she could easily be taken advantage of.
As a task taker, of course, you hope your family can be a bit more peaceful, not involved in all sorts of outside drama, then co ho to internal struggles giving others a show.
"Today, it might not be possible, as nothing is prepared at ho." Even if she was anxious about Zhao Lei’s marriage, you can’t be unprepared for anything.
"No need, no need, my parents are suggesting just a eting and a al together." Xiao Min was unsure what to say next, fidgeting before glancing at Zhao Lei.
"If there’s no problem, we’ll go apply for the marriage certificate." Zhao Lei interjected.
So the families would et today, and if all goes well, they’d apply for the marriage certificate? Zhang Yu was stunned by this turn of events.
These days, weddings have been simplified, and the traditional matchmaking process has disappeared, but this seems overly simple.
"Son, is there such a need to rush? Even if Xiao Min’s parents are busy with work, we can choose a day when they’re available." After all, it is the only son’s big life event; Zhang Yu didn’t want it to be so casually simple.
"Mom, we have to leave for an out-of-town assignnt in a few days." Zhao Lei said softly.
Leaving for an out-of-town assignnt in a few days? Just as Zhang Yu was about to speak, she thought, isn’t the research institute under the tallurgical Departnt?
Zhang Yu knew there was a research institute in the Capital City and was quite happy; at least her son’s job placent was indeed good and close to ho.
But now? Zhang Yu suddenly rembered a rumor and swallowed nervously.
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