"Mom!" Tan Heqian was almost in tears. Here we go again! Was he adopted or something?
With everyone present, they all sat down at the table. Because there were many people, Tan’s mother had asked for a private room. As soon as they entered, she pulled He Zhilan to her side and let He Teng sit next to He Zhilan.
"So, you’re He Zhilan’s husband, He Teng? Are you a military man?" Mina was probably the most curious about He Teng. Being a foreigner, she held a certain reverence and curiosity towards the military and was eager to see how soldiers from this country differed from those in her country.
"Yes." He Teng answered, glancing at Mina without saying much more. He couldn’t help but wonder, why did Tan Heqian’s brother, Tan Heshu, have a foreign girlfriend? The way she spoke the native language was awkward. Did they not have issues communicating normally?
Well then, it was a rare moment for Captain He to express concern for others. That traditional captain always held the old-fashioned belief that when choosing a wife, it is best to choose a fellow countrywoman. Sharing the same culture and customs eliminates disagreement and better ensures family harmony.
After the food was served, Tan’s mother always placed dishes that He Zhilan particularly enjoyed as a child in front of her. However, seeing that He Zhilan bypassed these dishes to pick up food she didn’t even like as a child, Tan’s mother sighed a little. After twelve years away from home, not only had He Zhilan grown up and changed on the outside, many of her habits had changed as well. What she didn’t eat before, she began eating now, and no longer favored what she liked in the past.
Tan’s mother knew that this was due to changes in her living environment, which made He Zhilan different in many ways from her childhood.
"He Teng, right? Do you know? He Zhilan is only eighteen this year. I heard she’s already married, and I feel sorry for her. So, as her husband, no matter what happens in the future, you mustn’t mistreat her. You should, as a man, always defer to her, not argue or quarrel with her, understand? Think about it, in this day and age, a girl willing to marry you at only eighteen years old, she really wants to spend her life with you. So, if there are any problems in the future, the two of you need to resolve them, together. Being able to meet and be together in this lifetime is much like a dream, it takes so much fate. In such a populous country, why were the two of you the ones who met? So many people meet every day in this world, why did the two of you end up marrying each other? This is all down to fate! Cherish it!"
Tan’s mother suddenly went serious, speaking earnestly, assuming the role of an elder. Meanwhile, Mina was confused and kept whispering to Tan Heshu, asking for a translation into English. Tan Heqian was repeatedly nodding in agreement, fully Continue reading more chapters on NovelHub for the best experience.
Fate brought him and He Zhilan together when they were children, then separated them. He Zhilan left her biological parents, met He Teng, and grew up in the He family. As a result, they met again when they were eighteen.
Although He Teng was a bit confused, he couldn’t deny that what Tan’s mother said was true. Therefore, he just nodded in agreement, "Aunt, I understand. As Zhilan is my wife, if I don’t treat her well, who should I?" It was also rare for He Teng to say something so long in front of strangers.
"That’s right! Do keep this in mind, He Zhilan only married you because she likes you. So, if anything happens in the future, even though you’re a man, you shouldn’t overthink everything like a woman. Instead, first ask He Zhilan, then make your decision."