Huo Shiqian glanced at Xia Chuyi faintly, though he didn’t approve of her lying, he didn’t plan to say anything.
"Ahem." Xia Chuyi avoided his gaze and said to her Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia, "It’s . Ever since Commander Huo saved Uncle, I’ve been grateful to him and started to exchange letters with him."
"As time passed, we got to know each other’s interests, hobbies, and life aspirations. We felt that we were quite suitable for each other, so we confirmed our relationship."
After the explanation, Xia Chuyi spoke in all seriousness, imbued with the flavor of revolutionary love.
Li Zitao, who was by the door, perked up her ears.
Oh, so that’s what the letters were about—discussing interests and life aspirations!
I’ve learned something new!
Aunt Xia lowered her eyes, pondering.
Uncle Xia raised his head, a smile on his face.
"It’s alright, Uncle understands, Uncle understands," Uncle Xia laughed heartily.
Chuyi, this child, really fell in love with Commander Huo at first sight. She wouldn’t admit it last time!
But then again, at that time, he was disapproving partly because of the vast difference in both status and age.
On the other hand, he also felt that Commander Huo wouldn’t be interested in little Chuyi and was afraid the child would get hurt.
But now, seeing that Commander Huo had traveled thousands of miles to Ling County for his niece and even brought Guo Lin to perform surgery on Xiao Gui, it was clear that he had taken Chuyi to heart.
Since the children were together now, and upon reviewing Commander Huo’s character, appearance, and occupation, he found him to be exemplary in every aspect!
The only issue was that he was a bit older than Chuyi, but that was no obstacle. Older men cherish their wives more.
They say a mother-in-law grows more fond of her son-in-law the more she sees him. This uncle felt the same about his prospective nephew-in-law—more and more satisfied.
At least, he was much better than that scum He Qing!
"Commander Huo, where is your family from? What’s the situation at home?" Uncle Xia began to inquire about Huo Shiqian’s family background.
Uncle Xia’s irrational weakness at the sight of military men was acting up again.
Aunt Xia quickly followed up with her rapid-fire questions, "Commander Huo, you mustn’t be young, right? At your age, haven’t your family found someone for you? With such outstanding qualifications, you must have been in quite a few relationships, right?"
His wife was indeed more thorough and considerate.
Uncle Xia immediately calmed down.
Thinking back, the last time he had tried to find a match for Chuyi himself, he had been short-sighted.
It’s hard to know a person’s heart.
"Yes, Commander Huo, at your age, why are you still single?" Uncle Xia followed up on Aunt Xia’s question.
Huo Shiqian’s face stiffened imperceptibly.
"My parents are from Beijing Province. I have a younger brother and sister. I enlisted early and training has been busy, so I didn’t have time to find a partner."
Knowing that they were inquiring about his family, Huo Shiqian was very composed, finishing off his answer to both elders’ questions in a straightforward manner.
"As for the matches my family has considered, I haven’t had time to go back and see them."
Implicit in his words, he enlisted early, had no time for dating.
His family indeed had some candidates in mind, but he had never even met them.
Women are naturally sensitive to this aspect. Aunt Xia thought for a moment and then asked, "Then Commander Huo, regarding your situation with Chuyi, are there any problems with your family?"
Huo Shiqian glanced at Xia Chuyi and said, "As long as Chuyi herself doesn’t let go, no one will become an obstacle for us."
Uncle Xia: That’s spirited!
Aunt Xia: So, he’s hinting that even if she opposes, it would be useless, right?