Chapter 257: Su Lai’s Marriage

Chapter 257: Su Lai's Marriage

Su Lai finally understood, "Is it hard to conceive, or is it just unlikely?"

Qin Yan glanced at her, "The doctor said it's quite difficult. My ex-wife... conceiving was a real struggle for her. If I had known about this issue earlier, I wouldn't have delayed her."

Su Lai didn't ask further. It was already difficult for him to share this with her. Most guys wouldn't just spill something like that to anyone.

Su Lai felt his sincerity.

Qin Yan coughed lightly, "It's just tough to have kids, but otherwise, everything's normal."

They were adults; no point hiding things that might cause confusion.

Su Lai's face turned bright red.

"Who asked you about that..."

Qin Yan also felt awkward, "This issue was the main reason I stayed single for so long. It's hard to explain, and I didn't want anyone finding out. If we tied the knot and then found out we couldn't have kids, it'd just cause drama, so I..."

Su Lai: "I get it, it's tough for you too."

Qin Yan sighed.

As they walked and talked, the conversation just kept flowing.

...

When Su Zhaozhao saw Su Lai again, she heard from her that she and Qin Yan were dating.

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Su Zhaozhao burst out laughing, "When did this happen? You two are already a thing, and Sister Wang didn't even give me a heads-up. It seems she, the matchmaker, didn't know either."

Su Lai smiled sheepishly, "After I left your place last time, we ran into each other on the road and started talking. We just clicked. He's not looking to have kids, and I'm not worried about anyone mistreating Xiao Shu. If Xiao Shu's okay with it, we're planning to tie the knot right after the New Year."

That was quick!

There were only a few days left before the New Year.

This caught Su Zhaozhao completely off guard.

"Are you sure about this? Have you really thought it through?"

Su Lai nodded, "He's genuine and just wants a steady life."

She wasn't about to spill Qin Yan's secret. She didn't want gossip spreading and people making assumptions about him.

She was also worried her sister might ask why Qin Yan wasn't keen on having kids. Luckily, her sister didn't ask, or she'd have had to make something up. She hated the idea of lying to her sister.

Su Zhaozhao had her doubts, but she wasn't one to push. After a moment's thought, she said, "Alright, once things calm down, bring him over for dinner. We should meet properly."

Su Lai gave a nod and a smile.

Su Zhaozhao then took two pounds of sugar to Wang Chunhua's house.

"Matchmaker, here's your token of appreciation."

Wang Chunhua was baffled, "Su Lai and Qin Yan are a thing now?"

"It's settled, they're already a couple, and you, the matchmaker, didn't even know."

"When did this happen?"

Su Zhaozhao said, "It was just so fast, it hasn't been long."

Wang Chunhua couldn't stop laughing, "Fast? Not really! Some people meet today and marry tomorrow. They've waited until after the New Year, that's not fast."

Su Zhaozhao couldn't quite understand it, but she respected it.

As an elder sister, she also planned to prepare some dowry for her.

The co-op store had limited goods, so Su Zhaozhao went to Zhū Chūnméi to help set aside some nice things.

This New Year, Su Lai and her son still celebrated with Su Zhaozhao and her family. Not long after the New Year, Su Lai and Qin Yan got married.

At first, Xiao Shu wasn't too fond of this Uncle Qin who seemed to be taking his mom away, but after Qin Yan took him out a few times, he warmed up to him, calling him Uncle Qin.

Su Lai and Qin Yan didn't have a wedding ceremony. After getting married, they moved in together, had a small gathering at home with close friends and family, and then started their life together.

Su Zhaozhao put together a pair of trunks, two quilts, and a sewing machine as part of the dowry for Su Lai.

When the dowry was moved into the new house, the neighbors watched enviously. Su Lai cried; having lived for over thirty years and already having a child, she finally got a taste of what it felt like to get married.