The man guarding the nursery was not surprised to see Team Leader Tian again, but he was surprised that Team Leader Tian had brought someone else into the nursery.
Seeing Team Leader Tian leading the young woman into the fruit tree seedling greenhouse, the man silently closed the courtyard gate.
Not long after, the courtyard gate was knocked on again.
Seeing that it was Team Leader Tian's eldest son, the man let him in directly.
Lin Duo'er followed Team Leader Tian into the fruit tree seedling greenhouse. The humid air made her, already nervous, break out in a sweat.
Tian Jing waved at her, "No need to be nervous. I'm not the one looking for you. The person looking for you will be here soon."
As soon as Lin Duo'er heard Team Leader Tian's words, she saw Li Weihao enter.
Her face immediately changed. Was Li Weihao here to reject her?
Tian Jing and Li Weihao both saw the change in her expression.
Tian Jing shook her head, ceded the ground to her eldest son, and went to another greenhouse.
She had no interest in eavesdropping on how her eldest son would talk to Lin Duo'er.
Li Weihao also shook his head, "Lin Duo'er, you are too suspicious. I told you yesterday that my family acts with integrity and doesn't speak empty words. What are you thinking now?"
"I'm sorry," Lin Duo'er took a breath and wiped the sweat from her forehead, "I'm used to living under someone else's roof, so I tend to overthink things."
Thinking of her upbringing, Li Weihao softened his tone:
"Lin Duo'er, my mother said that marrying a wife is about living my life. She has no objections, her only concern is that we might not have common ground."
"She's given us an opportunity to talk, because I'll be leaving tomorrow."
"I could leave at any time, and I don't know when I'll have a vacation. This is what you'll often face in the future. Are you still willing?"
Lin Duo'er nodded vigorously, "I am willing. Even if I found an ordinary family, it might not be as peaceful as being with you."
Pragmatic and clear-sighted.
After Li Weihao gave his assessment in his heart, he made another request:
"I require you to teach yourself junior high school textbooks. Are you willing? I don't want us to be unable to have a normal conversation later."
"I don't have time to arrange my life outside of the army."
"This time, you've fought for it, and I happen to be home, so I'll take some time to talk with you."
"I have only two requirements. First, for you to study and cultivate yourself. With culture, your words and actions will be more stable. Second, you need to become stronger."
"I will return before your birthday. If I see your efforts in these two aspects, I will immediately ask Grandma to bring Aunt Niu to propose."
"Am I, am I very selfish?"
"No, no," Lin Duo'er shook her head, "We are entering a transactional marriage. You are guaranteeing my future safety, so it's reasonable for you to have two conditions."
Lin Duo'er had no objections, and Li Weihao had no time to waste on what he considered unnecessary time.
Therefore, this meeting and conversation was over.
Tian Jing was found by her eldest son, and she asked how the talk went.
Li Weihao told his mother the outcome of the conversation.
Tian Jing also had her husband's concerns, "Don't you think it's too rash? Think about Captain Zeng's current situation. What if you..."
"That situation will not happen!" Li Weihao replied firmly:
"Captain Zeng let his guard down because he had no family responsibilities."
"Once I have family responsibilities, I will lock my heart and not let anyone in."
"Life is very short. My heart is not on romantic entanglements. With my conditions, I only want to dedicate myself entirely to the country."
"Home, for me, means you and Dad. The 'small home' only ranks last."
Her eldest son's attitude made Tian Jing take it seriously:
"No matter where you rank the 'small home,' it is still a part of you."
"If you are so perfunctory, I can foresee you managing your 'small home' very poorly."
"The purpose of you wanting to start a 'small home' is to take care of us in our old age. Do you think you will be taking care of us then, or will we be worrying about you?"
"Have you considered the children? Children who grow up in such critical situations, even if you don't care, will we, your father and I, care?"
"Think about it carefully. You feel pressed for time at home, but you have some leisure time to think in the army."
"If you change your mind, send me a text message, and I'll reply to her for you."
Li Weihao pondered in silence.
"It's my fault!" Tian Jing sighed, "I was the one urging you to get married, which made you anxious."
"A lifetime is actually very long, especially when facing someone you dislike, it feels very, very long."
"You feel time is short because you love your job, and you feel there isn't enough time to carry out all your tasks."
"Listen to your mother and think carefully, and then look at Captain Zeng's torment."
"No one can pat their chest and say they will never fall in love with anyone in their lifetime."
"Love always comes when you least expect it, inadvertently."
"Your mother doesn't want you to live like a robot. When talking to your father about you, I said I wouldn't interfere with your life with a carefree attitude. But the speed at which you handle things worries me."
Her eldest son making such a hasty and quick decision made Tian Jing very uneasy.
Therefore, even if Li Min caused trouble, she didn't want to sacrifice her eldest son's marriage to satisfy her sister-in-law's dissatisfaction.
The silent Li Weihao nodded, "I understand. I will consider it carefully. Sorry for causing you trouble, Mom."
"It's alright," Tian Jing waved her hand, "Even ordinary people have to negotiate marriage several times before it's settled."
"Don't treat things outside the army as trivial matters. Disharmonious family life also affects your work efficiency."
"Don't confine yourself to a single box. Your father and I are not old yet. My requirement for you is to get married before thirty."
"Your thoughts change at every stage of growth."
"I don't have too many demands for the three of you. I believe you dedicate most of your time to the country, and the remaining time should be lived earnestly for yourselves."
"I didn't say these things before because I saw that you handled things reasonably well."
"However, you agreed to Lin Duo'er too quickly, faster than buying groceries. It makes me feel like your father and I are a burden to you."
"No parent wants to be a burden to their child."
"Besides, in the future, Lili will own most of the company's shares. I don't want her to marry out."
"If she marries out, taking back the shares would hurt Lili. If I don't take them back, I'm unwilling to let the wealth I created go to outsiders."
"In fact, from the moment she was born, I never intended for her to marry out. You should understand what I mean now, right?"
"Mom!" Li Weihao hugged his mother tightly, "I'm sorry. Thank you."
Sensing the relief in her eldest son, Tian Jing inwardly cursed herself for speaking too late.
But she also worried that if she had spoken too early, her sons might have developed resentment.
What a dilemma!
She patted her son's back, "From now on, besides work, be good to yourself."
"Mm-hmm." Li Weihao, now free from his burden, sounded much more relaxed.
Tian Jing pushed her son away, "Where is Lin Duo'er?"
Li Weihao pointed to the door, "I asked her to leave first."
Left first? Then forget it. "After you leave, I'll find a time to tell her."
Li Weihao felt a pang of guilt, "Her unfortunate romantic entanglement..."