CHAPTER 323: CHAPTER 323: ENGAGEMENT (2)

He Qi’an tugged Lin Xiaoyan’s hand, "Meimei is preparing to transfer to Dad’s department."

"The Ministry of Defense?"

Lu Hanlin chuckled bitterly, "The Ministry of Defense is busy too!"

He Qimei looked at him, "How busy can administrative work be? At least there’s a weekly holiday."

Lu Hanlin thought about it, and indeed, it’s better than before.

Lu Hanlin looked at He Qi’an, a big smile on his face, "Second brother, don’t forget what I told you before!"

He Qi’an paused, his brows furrowed, glaring at Lu Hanlin.

He Qimei and Lin Xiaoyan looked at them in confusion, not knowing what they were talking about.

Lu Hanlin grinned and walked forward with his wife in big strides.

Lin Xiaoyan watched the couple; although Meimei had a somewhat aloof personality, Lu Hanlin was very considerate. Their personalities complemented each other well, quite nice.

It’s said that the two grew up together, and as soon as they reached the right age, they got married.

The Lu family is full of martyrs, and Lu Hanlin grew up relying solely on his grandfather.

However, with Lu Hanlin’s grandfather around, the Lu family’s influence remained.

But...

Because He Qimei got injured on a mission two years ago, injuring her uterus, she may not be able to have her own children in the future.

People in the compound knew about it and said that the Lu family was going to be without descendants.

Someone suggested that Lu Hanlin divorce and marry someone else to continue the Lu lineage.

But Lu Hanlin refused, directly kicking out the person suggesting such ideas.

Old Sir Lu was even more against it. Not to mention that the young couple had deep feelings, the relationship between their family and the He family wouldn’t allow them to do such an unjust thing!

Of course, the idea of not having descendants also bothered Old Sir Lu, but who told him to choose the military path?

At the moment he decided to join the army, he had already mentally prepared himself to face death at any time.

His son joined the army too, and his daughter-in-law was also in the military, he had that realization.

You could only blame their Lu family for being unlucky, sigh~

When he’s below ground, he’ll apologize to the Lu family’s ancestors. Who told him to start this military path!

"I’m here to see what my future sister-in-law is like!"

Lin Xiaoyan and He Qi’an were walking and chatting, when suddenly a clear voice came from ahead.

Lin Xiaoyan recognized it as Yang Manqi’s voice.

He Qi’an looked up and saw his little cousin bouncing over.

His face was cold, and his gaze was fixed on Yang Manqi.

Yang Manqi’s originally mischievous heart faltered the moment she saw her second cousin.

"Se...second cousin..."

Yang Manqi’s scalp tingled under her second cousin’s gaze, her heart slightly trembling.

She shouldn’t have come to watch her second cousin’s excitement, the scenes from when she was disciplined by him as a child became vivid.

"She is Auntie’s little cousin, Yang Manqi." He Qi’an turned to Lin Xiaoyan and said.

Lin Xiaoyan glanced at Yang Manqi, who was wearing a light green dress, and nodded, "I know her."

"Mr. Lin, what are you doing here?!"

Yang Manqi exclaimed in surprise, seeing Lin Xiaoyan beside her second cousin.

Lin Xiaoyan smiled, "Weren’t you coming to see me?"

Yang Manqi: "Huh?"

Yang Manqi didn’t understand, but when her gaze fell on her second cousin and Lin Xiaoyan’s clasped hands, she was stunned!

"You... you you you... you are..." Yang Manqi’s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan nodded slightly, "Hello, cousin."

He Qi’an glanced at Yang Manqi, "She is your sister-in-law, remember to greet her when you see her!"

Yang Manqi stammered, "Sis...sister-in-law?!"

He Qi’an led Lin Xiaoyan into the private room that had been reserved well in advance.

This private room had two tables, just enough to accommodate everyone today.

Upon entering, they saw Yang Ming’s family warmly conversing with Mr. He and the Lin Family.

"Hahaha, I was also thinking of having them get married soon..."

The speaker was actually He’s mother.

Hearing her words, not only was Lin Xiaoyan taken aback, but even He Lan and her husband were stunned.

Wasn’t it said that He’s mother didn’t like this daughter-in-law? Why didn’t it seem so?

"Aunt, Uncle!"

He Qi’an immediately introduced Lin Xiaoyan when he saw his aunt and uncle in the room.

Hearing He Qi’an’s voice, He Lan and her husband Yang Sen looked over.

Lin Xiaoyan politely greeted, "Hello, Aunt, Uncle."

He Lan was even more surprised when she saw Lin Xiaoyan. This girl wasn’t as bad as rumors had it, she seemed quite likable.

He Qi’an declared, "Aunt, Uncle, this is my girlfriend, Yanyan."

He Lan smiled and walked over, "Hello, Yanyan."

As she spoke, she took out a thick red envelope and placed it in Lin Xiaoyan’s hand.

Lin Xiaoyan was stunned and quickly refused, "Aunt, there’s no need, you..."

He Lan smiled and said, "Keep it, it’s a token of Aunt’s affection."

Yang Ming, who was beside them, walked over with a smile, "Xiao Yan, just accept it. This is what my mother should give to her niece-in-law."

He Lan was surprised by her son’s words, noticing that his address indicated familiarity with the niece-in-law.

Oh, right, she remembered hearing from the niece-in-law’s parents earlier that back in Sea City, her son had helped Lin Mu with her eyes, so they must know each other.

He Qi’an also said, "Yanyan, accept it. It’s from Aunt."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoyan had no choice but to accept it and smiled, "Thank you, Aunt."

He Lan smiled warmly, "When you have time, come visit our house."

"Alright."

After giving the red envelope, He Lan subtly glanced at her husband engaged in conversation with the nephew-in-law, her gaze turning cold.

"Mom, my second cousin’s girlfriend is actually from the Special Investigation Bureau!" Yang Manqi finally snapped out of her daze and excitedly ran back into the private room, shouting loudly.

Everyone in the private room heard Yang Manqi’s voice, their expressions varied.

Yang Sen’s expression changed immediately upon hearing his daughter’s words, directing his attention to Lin Xiaoyan, whom he hadn’t really looked at before.

She was actually from the Special Investigation Bureau!

He Qimei and her husband were completely surprised, they didn’t know their sister-in-law was in the Special Investigation Bureau.

Lin Fu and Lin Mu frowned slightly; is that something you can just announce in public?!

Mr. He looked at Uncle Han, who immediately went to the doorway, looked outside to make sure no one was there, then closed the door and stood guard by it.

"A few days ago, it was sister-in-law who warned us that if we went on the cruise, we’d meet our end at sea! Mom, sister-in-law is amazing, she can..."

Yang Manqi excitedly told her mother.

"Qiqi!" Mr. He exclaimed sternly.

Yang Manqi froze, finally realizing that everyone was looking at her.

"Uh..." Yang Manqi felt something was amiss and quickly hid behind her brother.

Yang Ming looked helpless, this girl was always so loud, when would she change her behavior!

At that moment, He’s mother laughed and said, "Hahaha, this morning the Special Investigation Bureau even called to congratulate Yanyan and Qi An on their engagement."