However, after returning to the country, he was successively warned by the Su family brothers, who told him that liking Xiao Tian was fine, but Xiao Tian was still young, so he shouldn't have any improper thoughts.
Su Ciliang, in particular, made it clear that marriage should wait until Su Xiaotian was at least twenty-four years old.
Chi Yiyuan was actually a little unhappy about this.
Su Ciliang himself was about to get married, and his wife hadn't waited until twenty-four to get married.
But facing his future brother-in-law, Chi Yiyuan felt it was best not to say anything.
No matter how dissatisfied he was, he could only endure it.
Su Xiaotian's mind raced, and she even felt like she was dreaming.
Brother Yiyuan had never said he liked her before, so why was he suddenly confessing?
"Xiao Tian, I like you, I like you very, very much. Do you... like me?"
Su Xiaotian's face turned even redder.
Of course, she liked Chi Yiyuan, but she found it really hard to say the words "I like you."
In the end, Su Xiaotian just nodded.
Chi Yiyuan immediately reached out and took Su Xiaotian's hands.
"Xiao Tian, from now on, you are my girlfriend. When we both return to the capital, shall we get engaged first?"
Su Xiaotian: "..."
How did it suddenly escalate to an engagement?
Hadn't they just confessed?
After a confession, shouldn't the two people date sweetly for a while?
Directly upgrading to fiancés?
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"Xiao Tian, you are in the capital, and I am in Licheng. I always feel uneasy. I'm worried that other boys might take advantage of the situation around you!"
Chi Yiyuan didn't believe that a girl as outstanding as Su Xiaotian wouldn't have boys pursuing her.
As the saying goes, a determined woman fears a persistent man. If someone were to pester her relentlessly, it was hard to say whether Su Xiaotian would waver.
"Brother Yiyuan, I'll consider this matter first. Besides, my brothers and grandfather might not agree."
Su Xiaotian felt that they definitely wouldn't agree.
Chi Yiyuan said eagerly, "As long as you agree, I'll find a way if they don't."
Chi Yiyuan had already decided that he needed to ask Su Manxiu for help.
Perhaps Su Manxiu would be his greatest asset.
The two had just cleared the air, and the young couple, who had just upgraded to boyfriend and girlfriend, hadn't even had time to exchange a few more words before Su Manxiu disrupted the pleasant atmosphere.
Seeing Su Manxiu appear out of nowhere, Chi Yiyuan felt wronged.
He had just been thinking that Su Manxiu might be his best supporter, but unexpectedly, she came to disrupt the mood.
They had just confessed, and Xiao Tian had just agreed; it was the perfect time to talk.
But he couldn't say anything.
"Aunt, Uncle, why are you here?"
"We just saw you two talking here after seeing off guests, so we came over."
Chen Zi'an spoke, specifically glancing at Chi Yiyuan.
This kid has ulterior motives!
Chi Yiyuan felt very uncomfortable under Chen Zi'an's gaze.
It seemed he had one more person to win over.
Forget it, being in debt doesn't weigh you down. One more Chen Zi'an doesn't make much difference. He'll take it slow.
"Xiao Tian, I didn't have time to ask you earlier. Is everything okay at home?"
Su Manxiu hadn't returned to her maiden home for two years, and she missed her parents and elder siblings dearly. She sat opposite Su Xiaotian and asked busily.
"Grandpa and Grandma are in very good health, and everyone else at home is fine. Aunt, Grandma also brought some preserves for you. They are in my room. Shall we go to my room first?"
Su Xiaotian thought that talking in the hotel lobby was inconvenient, so she suggested it directly.
If it were just her and Chi Yiyuan, there would be no inconvenience, but Chen Zi'an, as the top leader of Licheng, had many people watching.
Su Manxiu nodded.
It was indeed inconvenient to talk here. It would be better to go to Xiao Tian's room to talk properly.
As Su Xiaotian got up and pulled Su Manxiu's arm to go upstairs, Chen Zi'an immediately followed.
When he saw Chi Yiyuan also stand up and want to go with them, he immediately gave Chi Yiyuan a warning look.
Chi Yiyuan understood, but he didn't give up on following.
What a joke! After just confessing, he was interrupted and couldn't even say a word. He was already frustrated enough.
If he couldn't even look, wouldn't he be even more depressed?
"Uncle, let's go!"
Chi Yiyuan looked at the two women walking away and raised a bright smile.
"Uncle? I'm not your uncle, I'm your cousin-uncle!"
Chen Zi'an glared at Chi Yiyuan with dissatisfaction.
What uncle? He and Xiao Tian hadn't even set an engagement date yet!
"Cousin-uncle? You know you're my cousin-uncle?"
"You brat, what do you mean by that?"
"You're my cousin-uncle, shouldn't you be thinking about helping me settle my wife sooner?" Chi Yiyuan said as a matter of course.
Chen Zi'an was speechless for a moment and finally let out a cold snort.
Su Manxiu and Su Xiaotian, the aunt and niece, ignored the two men and had already reached the elevator entrance.
Seeing that these two had the intention of leaving him and that brat Chi Yiyuan behind, Chen Zi'an quickly ran over.
Chi Yiyuan saw this and naturally didn't hesitate to chase after them. The four of them got into the elevator together.
Su Xiaotian was staying in a single room this time, so her greeting to Chen Zi'an and Su Manxiu and the others did not affect anyone else.
The group chatted for about an hour, and Su Manxiu was finally relieved after hearing about the situation of her family.
If it weren't for considering that Su Xiaotian was too tired today, she would have really wanted to talk to Su Xiaotian for a while longer.
"Xiao Tian, you rest first. Your schedule tomorrow isn't too packed. Take some time to come home, and Aunt will make you a seafood feast."
After saying this, Su Manxiu looked at Chi Yiyuan and said, "Xiao Yuan, you come over too. You, child, always say you'll come home, but you don't even visit once every two or three months."
Chi Yiyuan smiled and said, "I'm just afraid of gossip! It might cause trouble for Uncle then."
He was in business, and Chen Zi'an was a leader. It was indeed not suitable for them to interact too much. Otherwise, even if everything was done through his own ability, it would still become a handle for others to attack Chen Zi'an.
"There's no need for so much formality. I should be transferred soon, so it won't be a big deal even if you visit my home now!" Chen Zi'an suddenly said.
Chi Yiyuan was not surprised by Chen Zi'an's impending transfer.
Chen Zi'an had been in his current position for several years. The foundation in Licheng had been laid, and it was indeed time for Chen Zi'an to be promoted.
"Congratulations, Uncle!"
Hearing Chi Yiyuan call him uncle repeatedly, Chen Zi'an really wanted to hit him.
Su Xiaotian also congratulated him happily.
In her previous life, Chen Zi'an was destined for great things, even when Dong Yuanzhong had already passed away.
In this life, with Dong Yuanzhong's smooth progress, Chen Zi'an's future was bound to be even more limitless!