CHAPTER 421: CHAPTER 421: BLIND DATE

She bought a house over 100 square meters and paid the full amount in one go, then handed the keys to Qin Xiangyang.

"What’s this?" Qin Xiangyang asked, shaking a bunch of keys, looking utterly puzzled.

"Your marriage book."

Qin Xiangnuan gathered her books, ready to head to school and then to watch the hubbub there.

"Marriage book?" Qin Xiangyang became even more confused.

"Minghua District, Building A, Level 3, Unit 5," Qin Xiangnuan was already at the door when she stopped, turned around and added, "Big brother, you can discuss it with your wife on how to renovate. It’s your business. I’ve transferred one hundred thousand yuan into your account; use it as you see fit. If that’s not enough, come find me."

"What are you blabbering about?" Qin Xiangyang’s face turned a shade unnatural, as he quickly tried to return the keys to his sister, while saying, "What wife? I’m still a bachelor," his expression clearly betraying his true thoughts, causing Qin Xiangnuan to feel second-hand embarrassment for him.

An honest kid, still blatantly honest even when lying.

"Brother, I’m off to school," Qin Xiangnuan didn’t take the keys back, "Oh right, brother," she turned around again, "since things are almost settled, you should bring her home to meet Granny. She’s just waiting for you to get married. With you being like this, she’s worried every day, even going so far as playing matchmaker for you, saying Xiao Tao from the shop’s not bad."

Qin Xiangyang stiffened, a twitch appearing at the corner of his mouth—Xiao Tao from the shop, the woman with hands and feet larger than his, what was Granny thinking? He didn’t like someone like Xiao Tao. What he liked was...

Scratching his head, he pocketed the keys, thinking he’d go have a look later. However, the mere mention of a ’new house’ got to him; not a single stroke had been drawn on that front, yet here they were already discussing it.

When Commander Xu got back, his wife Jin Na and her sister Jin Juan were in the midst of a cheerful conversation.

"What’s up? What’s got you two so amused?" Commander Xu couldn’t help but laugh along with them. The two sisters looked very similar, but he still thought his wife was more beautiful. Indeed, love is in the eye of the beholder.

"Nothing really, just talking about Qin Xiangyang with Juanzi," Jin Na said as she promptly stood to pour a glass of water for Commander Xu, who took it with a smile and sat down on the sofa.

"That’s right," Commander Xu took a sip of water and glanced at Jin Juan sitting aside, "If he’s a good man, you better hold onto him, or someone else might snatch him away first. As for that kid, he’s honest, but he’s definitely not stupid - quite the sharp one."

"Well, Juanzi, both you and the family have met him. Are you satisfied?"

Jin Juan, still young and easily embarrassed, was at a loss for words when asked such a direct question.

Jin Na knew her sister well, playfully punching Commander Xu and giving him a meaningful look. Commander Xu chuckled and let it be; but when Jin Juan went to wash the dishes, the two of them could finally speak in hushed tones.

"How about it? What do your parents think?"

Jin Na patted Commander Xu on his clothes, whispering, "What they think doesn’t matter. It’s all about Juanzi’s feelings."

"And what does Juanzi think?" Commander Xu was eager to know.

"Why the rush?" Jin Na squinted, "Are you saying I can’t handle things?"

"Not at all, really," Commander Xu quickly raised his hands, "you’ve got me all wrong. I just know the kid has potential, he’s smart and eager to learn. He’s got a great temperament and comes from a simple family. And isn’t he your own sister’s match? I just want the best for her, and that would make you happy too, right? This is all for you."

Commander Xu thought soldiers weren’t supposed to be smooth talkers, but this wasn’t exactly smooth-talking, yet it sweetened Jin Na’s heart just the same, warming her through and through.

"Also, you haven’t told me yet?" Commander Xu was getting impatient, "Whether it’s gold or iron, everyone can see it. I’m not the only one with an eye on that kid. We need to lock this down before someone else does; once that happens, we can worry about the rest."

Jin Na felt the same way; she liked how Qin Xiangyang seemed reliable, a promising graduate, proficient in foreign languages, computing, and even learning other languages. People need to keep learning all their lives, and the country needs such talents. Besides, with Commander Xu’s high standards, not many soldiers caught his eye, but Qin Xiangyang really did.

Jin Na glanced towards the kitchen. Jin Juan hadn’t come out, likely knowing they had matters to discuss and thus staying put.

"I think Juanzi has no objections. She used to say she’d get married at thirty, but she’s not saying that anymore. My parents have no objections either. How could the son-in-law you introduced be bad?"

"That’s good to know. Marriage is a lifetime commitment and needs to be considered from all angles. But we can’t ponder too long, or others will make their move," Commander Xu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Still, he had his worries.

"Does Juanzi and your parents know about that kid’s family situation? Are they comfortable with it?"

"Don’t worry," Jin Na assured him, "everyone’s aware and we don’t mind. As long as he’s a good person, hardworking, not having a house or car is no issue. Our family’s circumstances are better and my brother is still young, so there’s no need to worry too much. We can help them out. Let them find a place to rent, or even live at the school if necessary. With both able and capable, they don’t need to rely on their parents forever. Plus, it’s only right to take care of the elderly. The Qin Family only has Granny, but no matter what, it’s up to Xiang Yang to take care, and if he doesn’t, we don’t want him. As for his sister, that’s no trouble either. Supporting one student is manageable, and they’re not in a rush to have kids. We can talk about that after Xiang Nuan graduates."

Commander Xu once again marveled at the magnanimity of his in-laws; truly noble, otherwise how could they have raised Jintian? Jintian, an orphan of a serviceman, was taken in by the Jins, and after two years, had become as close as kin. Jin Na and Jin Juan treated him like their own brother.

Commander Xu felt the matter was urgent; good things wait for no one, and he needed to give Qin Family a heads up too.