Cannon Fodder Group Ch.368

Chapter 368 – Confession and Concern

It was true!

Xu Jinning exclaimed inwardly.

“Jinning, you… you wouldn’t mind that I like your brother, would you?” Huang Minyue, still blushing from admitting her feelings for Xu Xiangbei, asked nervously.

“Or, is your brother already interested in someone else, or even engaged?”

“No, no, not at all.” To avoid any misunderstanding, Xu Jinning quickly explained.

“Although my brother is already 20 and has had many suitors, he has never shown any interest. Even my parents are worried that he might remain single for his entire life.”

“Minyue, I know your character. If you could become my sister-in-law, I would naturally be happy.”

“But, would my godparents agree?”

“And, although your feelings are clear, I think my brother still hasn’t realized them. Pursuing him might not be easy.”

“Moreover, if these issues aren’t a problem, Minyue, there are still some things you need to consider carefully.”

“I’m not belittling my brother, nor do I look down on him. On the contrary, I believe he has great potential. His future will surely be bright, and anyone who marries him will be happy.”

“But, right now, my brother is just from Qinghe Village, with only a junior high school education, and he’s involved in businesses that many people look down on. You, on the other hand, are from Beijing and a top student from Beijing University. The gap between you two…”

Xu Jinning didn’t finish her sentence, but Huang Minyue understood.

Xu Jinning didn’t look down on Xu Xiangbei; on the contrary, in her heart, both her older brother and her second brother were exceptional.

She was convinced that they were outstanding individuals with great potential.

However, she also deeply understood that in this newly opened era, many people still looked down on those involved in business. Even if one could make a lot of money in business, many people believed that working in state-owned enterprises or official departments was the most reliable and secure job.

They didn’t know what the future would hold.

They were unaware that these so-called secure jobs might collapse in a few years, leading to countless people losing their jobs and being laid off…

Furthermore, she had seen many unhappy relationships caused by differences in social status.

To most people now, Xu Xiangbei and Huang Minyue’s family backgrounds and social statuses seemed highly mismatched.

People might think Xu Xiangbei wasn’t worthy of Huang Minyue.

She feared that her godparents, Huang Minyue’s parents, might think the same.

Although she acknowledged her godparents, their bond wasn’t very deep, and she didn’t know them very well.

Moreover, as they had only one daughter, they likely hoped for everything to be perfect for Minyue, both in her marriage and future prospects.

To them, her brother might not seem like the best choice.

She was worried that if her godparents disapproved of her brother and Minyue ended up with him, her brother might be looked down upon.

She didn’t want her brother to be underestimated by others.

Moreover, Xu Jinning’s directness with Huang Minyue was also intended to prevent her from acting impulsively based on temporary feelings.

Feelings can come quickly and fade just as fast.

If her godparents disapproved and Minyue ended up in conflict with them because of Xu Xiangbei, and later, if her feelings for him waned, Minyue might end up resenting Xu Xiangbei.

In reality, what she felt might be infatuation rather than true love at first sight.

She knew that her family members had attractive appearances.

If possible, she hoped her brother would be with someone who genuinely liked him, and that both families would bless the union.

So, she hoped Minyue wouldn’t act impulsively but would think carefully and consider their future together.

Of course, the most important thing was that both individuals truly liked each other.

Her older brother and sister-in-law were a loving couple, and their marriage and life together were very fulfilling and happy.

Xu Jinning wished the same for her second brother.

In fact, if she were to consider it, her own background and that of Xie Ting’an were not a perfect match in this lifetime.

But she and Xie Ting’an had a bond from two lifetimes.

Moreover, Grandpa Xie, the only remaining elder in the Xie family, also blessed their union.

So, their relationship faced no issues.

Would Huang Minyue and Xu Xiangbei be similar to them?

Xu Jinning’s words made Huang Minyue’s previously swirling thoughts clearer.

Although Minyue was innocent, she wasn’t naive and understood Xu Jinning’s concerns.

She knew that Xu Jinning’s advice and consideration were for the benefit of both her and Xu Xiangbei.

Whether her parents would approve of her relationship with Xu Xiangbei, Huang Minyue wasn’t sure.

Because she had heard her parents say before that, as their only daughter, they hoped that their son-in-law would marry into their family’s home, or at least stay within Beijing so they wouldn’t be too far apart and could look out for each other.

But would Xu Xiangbei be willing to be married into their family?

Their home was in Qinghe Village, so far from Beijing.

It was indeed not what her parents had initially hoped for.

Even though her parents had only one daughter, if she were to throw a tantrum or make a scene to get their approval to be with Xu Xiangbei, there was a high chance she might succeed.

But she didn’t want to do that.

As Xu Jinning said, she hoped her marriage would be blessed by both families.

Perhaps she needed to first ask her parents for their thoughts.

And what about Xu Xiangbei’s side…

“Jinning, I understand what you mean. I want to say that even though today is the first time I’ve met Brother Xiangbei, once I, Huang Minyue, like someone, it’s not just a fleeting interest. I won’t regret or change my feelings.”

“Jinning, could you keep Brother Xiangbei in Beijing for a week?”

“During this week, I will work hard to make Brother Xiangbei like me and also talk to my parents to earn their consent and blessing.”

“Of course, if, if the final outcome is not as hoped, I won’t force it.”

“Jinning, do you think this would be okay?”

Xu Jinning was slightly taken aback. She hadn’t expected Huang Minyue to say such things. It showed that although Minyue was innocent, she was also a smart and perceptive young woman.

Xu Jinning felt that it was indeed a stroke of luck for her brother to be liked by such a girl.

If possible, she hoped they could be together.

Xu Jinning stepped forward and hugged Huang Minyue. “Alright, Minyue, I wish you the best. If possible, I hope you can become my sister-in-law.”

Huang Minyue’s eyes brightened, her round apricot eyes full of determination.

After dinner that evening, Huang Minyue was about to leave.

“Second Brother, it’s getting late. Why don’t you see Minyue off?” Xu Jinning suggested.

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