Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1299 - 1349 Preparing for Marriage

Lin Qiong’s phone rang at this moment. She glanced at the screen and frowned slightly. Wang Bing immediately guessed who the call was from and promptly said, "Lin Qiong, don’t feel too pressured. Just make sure they don’t keep harassing my girlfriend’s family, and that’s good enough."

Lin Qiong didn’t respond much. She simply answered the call, and the room instantly fell silent. Everyone’s gaze shifted toward Lin Qiong.

"Director Li." Lin Qiong addressed him with a polite tone.

"Little Lin, your Sub-bureau just dealt with a public disturbance case and detained several individuals. One of them happens to be my nephew."

"Director Li, I’m not entirely informed about the specifics of this case yet. For now, I’ve instructed them to handle it according to the law. Once I return, I’ll look into the details and address the matter appropriately."

"Little Lin, this isn’t a major issue. Could you do me a favor and release him for now?"

"Director Li, I assume you may not know all the details either. As the Deputy Director of the City Bureau, you’ve always been an upright and exemplary figure I deeply respect. I’m certain you wouldn’t condone relatives engaging in illicit activities. It seems clear that they’re using your name recklessly, which could damage your reputation. I can’t stand by and let your relatives bring harm to you. So at the very least, I need to follow procedure and make a formal effort to address this matter. Don’t you agree, Director Li?"

"Haha... Little Lin, if that’s how you see it, I won’t push back. But my sister only has one son. Although he might be a bit disappointing, I can’t just sit back and do nothing."

"I understand. However, I’m currently returning to my hometown and won’t be back until tomorrow. Once I’m back, I’ll deal with this matter immediately. Director Li, I hope you can understand."

"Alright, let’s leave it at that. I’ll wait for your call later."

As Lin Qiong conversed with Director Li, Li Yifei nodded repeatedly. The Lin Qiong now was no longer as single-minded as before. Her approach to handling situations had become more methodical and strategic. Especially in dealing with leaders, she was no longer combative but instead employed more refined and skillful methods.

When Lin Qiong hung up the phone, Wang Bing quickly said, "Lin Qiong, just let it go. Don’t let my issues create conflicts between you and your superiors."

Chen Qiang chimed in, "Yeah, Lin Qiong. We’re classmates, and if you can resolve this, Wang Bing will be endlessly grateful. There’s no need to make enemies over this."

Lin Qiong shook her head and said, "I’m not doing this solely for Wang Bing. Individuals like this need to be dealt with. If we don’t, they’ll continue using their influential uncle to grow bolder in their actions. As a police officer, I cannot allow such things to happen. Only by using the law to intimidate them and showing them that everyone is equal before the law—no matter how powerful your background or connections are—can we curb their behavior and protect ordinary people."

"Lin Qiong, I salute you!" Wu Dan suddenly exclaimed, "I’ve always found it hard to accept you before, but starting today, I admire you. You are absolutely a good official. If our country had more good officials like you, we’d be unparalleled. I’ll toast to you!"

"Yes, yes, let’s toast to Lin Qiong!" Everyone raised their glasses.

Lin Qiong also lifted her glass and said, "Thank you, everyone. I won’t let you down. Cheers!"

The gathering finally dispersed around six in the evening, and Li Yifei and Lin Qiong headed to her parents’ home.

Having been away for a while, they brought back quite a few gifts. But Lin Qiong’s parents weren’t particularly concerned about the gifts. What delighted them the most was seeing Li Yifei and Lin Qiong return.

After learning that Li Yifei had several women around him, they had reluctantly agreed to Lin Qiong and Li Yifei being together. However, they still harbored concerns. Lin Qiong was temperamental, and her looks weren’t the most striking among the Li family women. She didn’t have much advantage, and they feared Lin Qiong might face grievances in the Li household.

But seeing Li Yifei return with Lin Qiong, showing utmost respect to them and calling them "Mom" and "Dad" affectionately, eased their worries considerably.

After some casual talk, Lin Qiong’s mother looked at Li Yifei and said, "Yifei, when will you marry Little Qiong?"

Lin Qiong immediately responded, "Mom, let’s not rush. We agreed to take things slowly."

Lin Qiong pressed Lin Qiong’s hand and smiled, saying, "Mom, I’ve been busy lately, so I haven’t thought much about it. But today, attending Qiongqiong’s classmate’s wedding, I was truly touched. A woman is at her most beautiful and happiest during her wedding. I too look forward to seeing her on that day. I will do everything to ensure she feels that happiness. So I’ve decided—we should proceed sooner rather than later."

Lin Qiong’s mother immediately beamed and said, "Exactly! A girl’s prime years are so fleeting. Waiting longer means she won’t look as beautiful, even in a wedding dress."

Though Lin Qiong no longer had to worry about aging, the matter of marriage was no trivial one. Li Yifei and his family had already decided to keep certain things discreet. Hence, neither he nor Lin Qiong revealed anything. Li Yifei smiled and said, "Right. Therefore, I’ll make sure to give her and everyone a grand wedding within three years. This is something I promise completely."

Seeing Li Yifei’s positive attitude, Lin Qiong’s mother felt even happier. She empathetically added, "I know this must be challenging for you. Your dad and I have thought it through. If it’s not convenient for your side, why not host the wedding here? Our relatives don’t know much about your family’s situation. We just want people to feel that Little Qiong has properly married into your family. That way, everyone will be reassured. As for the divorce and remarriage stuff, you can handle that however you see fit. Holding the wedding would already signify the real beginning of your marriage. I trust you’re not the kind of person who makes empty promises, so the legal certificate isn’t as important to us."

Li Yifei was deeply moved and said, "Thank you, Mom. That idea is perfect. But since I’ve promised Qiongqiong, I’ll ensure that Lin Qiong has a legal identity as well."

"Hmm, alright, no rush then. When do you think you’ll marry our Little Qiong?"

Lin Qiong’s father immediately interjected, "You’re being hasty. Matters like this require Little Qiong discussing it with others. If we force a decision now, it might lead to misunderstandings later."

Lin Qiong’s mother conceded, "You’re right. Alright, I won’t push. Discuss it when you both return home. Once you’ve chosen a date, let us know so we can start preparing. For the wedding, we’ll take care of everything here. You just need to attend."

With her parents being so accommodating, Li Yifei nodded repeatedly and said, "We’ll plan it all once we’re back. If we can expedite things, we’ll do it quickly, so you both can feel at ease."

Lin Qiong’s mother was even more pleased now. She then looked at the couple and said, "Now that the wedding is settled, my next hope is to someday soon hold a grandchild. That’s the wish I care about most!"

Lin Qiong’s face darkened, "Mom, why are you already pressuring me to have a baby?"

"The sooner you have one, the better. Women are naturally meant to have children, and giving birth early means it’s healthier and easier to care for. Don’t wait until your dad and I are older. It’ll be much harder for us to help then. Might as well have one sooner, right?"

Li Yifei smiled, "Mom, I promise you this—within one year, you’ll be holding your grandchild."

"Really?" Lin Qiong’s mother’s eyes lit up.

Li Yifei nodded seriously, "Yes, even if Qiongqiong objects, she’ll absolutely end up pregnant."

"Haha... Good, Yifei. You are the head of the household and should show such resolve. Don’t let everything be up to the women, especially something as big as having children."

Lin Qiong rolled her eyes, "I haven’t even agreed yet. How can you decide without me?"

Li Yifei immediately softened with a smile, "Qiongqiong, you should have a child now. Please, I’m begging you, okay?"

Lin Qiong snorted, "Fine, but if I can’t conceive, you can’t blame me. Yingying hasn’t conceived yet either."

Li Yifei chuckled awkwardly, "Of course, as long as you don’t refuse."

Lin Qiong’s mother, seeing the couple reaching consensus, was elated. However, hearing about Yingying, she couldn’t help but ask with concern, "Why hasn’t Yingying conceived yet? It’s been quite a while, hasn’t it?"

Lin Qiong sighed, "She has already been checked by the hospital. Physically, there’s absolutely nothing wrong. But she just hasn’t conceived. Yingying doesn’t say it openly, but I can tell she’s very anxious about it."

"Conceiving is something that can’t be rushed. Many couples take years to have a child. It’s just that fate hasn’t brought a child into your family yet. When the time comes, it’ll naturally happen."

"Let’s hope so."

That night, Li Yifei and Lin Qiong stayed there. Naturally, the couple shared moments of intimacy. Although the room’s soundproofing was decent, Lin Qiong’s excitement made her voice quite loud. Lin Qiong’s mother overheard it and felt overjoyed. Seeing how loving they were, she felt confident that a child was just a matter of time. Marriage was advancing, and with children in the picture, her concerns about Lin Qiong’s standing in the Li family diminished.

Over the weekend, Li Yifei returned home and discussed the marriage with his family. Everyone immediately expressed their agreement. In fact, most of them had been wondering when a wedding could finally happen. Although some elements might still be missing, the key was to host the wedding, giving their families clarity. This way, they wouldn’t have to endure the pressure from relatives any longer.

Seeing how everyone was on board, Li Yifei quickly scheduled it on their agenda. Preparations would require some time, but everyone agreed that who went first or second didn’t matter much. As long as the weddings happened, whether sooner or later was of little significance. However, the consensus was that Yingying should be the first to hold her wedding.