Chi Zhao greeted Louis and his aide and then walked over to Madam Shao's side. He asked in a small voice, "Mum, did you tell him?"
Madam Shao opened her mouth to speak but before she could, Louis spoke first, "Tell me what?"
Madam Shao's eyes moved between the two of them. She suddenly felt like she might have been tricked.
These two brats may have already set things in stone in private and, fearing that they wouldn't agree, they're now working together to trick them into agreeing?!
The more Madam Shao thought about it, the more she felt that it was possible. Of course, her son wasn't the scheming type so the only one who could come up with something like this could only be that evil West.
Louis had no idea that in Madam Shao's eyes, he had instantly gone from a good young man to an evil brat. Madam Shao calmed herself down and shook her head at Chi Zhao, "No. Since he's here, you can tell him yourself. How about having a chat in the flower room? It's quiet and the scenery there is good."
Chi Zhao obediently nodded and looked over at Louis.
Louis stood up and followed Chi Zhao along.
In fact, Chi Zhao didn't know the way. The system quickly scanned and guessed the location of the so-called flower room.
The aide originally wanted to follow but before he could take another step, he was stopped by Madam Shao. When the two figures were gone, Madam Shao slowly scrutinised him through narrow eyes and then gracefully sat down, "Tell me all about your admirals love history."
Aide: "???"
Madam Shao's questioning went into great detail. She even asked what flavour of nutrient solution Louis liked and what small hobbies he had. The aide felt overwhelmed. He didn't understand why Madam Shao would ask him these things but since these questions didn't reveal any military secrets, it was okay to tell her about it. After feeling conflicted for a while, he felt that his admiral probably wouldn't mind so he went ahead and answered them all.
While the aide on one end had completely rebelled, Louis and Chi Zhao on the other end sat on a rattan bench in the flower room.
The bench was very wide and the two sat on each end of it, leaving some space between the two of them.
Louis looked at him, "What did you want to say to me?"
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While chatting with the system inside, Chi Zhao wasn't afraid of saying anything but now that he was in front of Louis, he cowered.
He had never done anything like proposing. What's more, this wasn't a marriage proposal but a one-sided forced marriage.
After feeling conflicted inside for a long time, Chi Zhao gritted his teeth and turned around, looking both nervously and firmly at Louis's eyes, "I want to marry you."
The first second, Louis didn't show any reaction.
The next second, his expression changed, His eyes widened suddenly, his gaze filled with shock, surprise, confusion and helplessness.
But, contrary to Chi Zhao's expectations it didn't seem to have any anger or disgust?
Chi Zhao had a bad premonition. He seemed to have seen this type of reaction in Li Yihan before. Afraid that Louis would ruin the plot, he immediately changed his attitude and said in a vicious tone, "Whether you agree or not, I will marry you. This is my decision, no one can change it!"
The system who was silently watching on couldn't help but feel that Chi Zhao's way of speaking harshly didn't seem quite right. When normal people spoke harshly, wouldn't they say something like my father is xxx, if you don't listen to me, only death awaits??
Just as it wanted to remind Chi Zhao of this, Louis spoke up first, "...Why?"
Chi Zhao was taken aback. Louis was still looking at him. He seemed to really want to know the answer to this question. Chi Zhao didn't know how to answer. He naturally couldn't say the truth, but he also couldn't use a reason like 'I like you'. Louis was a good person and it was easy for him to feel pity for someone who likes him. What Chi Zhao needs right now isn't pity but for the protagonist to dislike him.
Thinking this, Chi Zhao turned his head and snorted coldly, "There is no reason. Even if there is one, I won't tell you."
The young master's proud nature had reared its head again.
Louis pursed his lips. He turned his gaze ahead and no longer looked at him.
He needed some time to process this. For all these years, it wasn't that no one had talked to Louis about the matter of marriage but, at that time, Louis's life was focused on the military and he didn't' have the time or energy to care about something like thar. To be honest, he hadn't thought about it until about five minutes ago but when the word 'marry' was spoken by Shao Ze'an, his heart suddenly started throbbing. This feeling was something he wasn't familiar with, but he also didn't hate it.
After a long period of silence, Louis turned back and looked at Chi Zhao seriously, "Give me some time."
Chi Zhao thought he needed time to think about it. He secretly complained inside: Look, it's all because the system made him save him. See what has happened now? Louis isn't disgusted and is even ready to go back and consider it.
What should've been a forced marriage may no longer be forced. But since the final outcome was the same, perhaps it could still be considered as successfully completing the plotline?
Chi Zhao thought this but just to be safe, he added, "Whatever. Anyway, no matter what you think, my decision will not change so don't waste your effort."
After saying this, Chi Zhao quickly turned his head away to make it look like he couldn't care less but in Louis's eyes, it turned into Shao Ze'an trying to speak ruthlessly to hide his true emotions and looking away because he was too embarrassed.
You see? He no longer dared to look at him now.
Louis's eyes softened and his eyes carried a hint of a smile. He even had the urge to reach out to rub Shao Ze'an's head, but he remembered some things and retracted his hand. He paused and said solemnly, "I'll be back soon."
Madam Shao was still interrogating the aide, completely ignoring the bitter expression on his face. Suddenly, she felt someone approach her from behind. When the two looked back, they only saw Louis. The aide looked around but couldn't find Shao Ze'an while Madam Zhao could probably guess what had happened. She didn't stand and looked up at the tall Admiral West from below, "He told you?"
"Yes." Louis lowered his head slightly, humbling himself, "I want to go home and tell my parents about this first and then return together with my parents for an official visit."
The Shao family is of a Chinese descent and they place a lot of importance on formalities. Louis on the other hand is of Celtic descent and his side isn't as strict about these matters. Him doing something like this was naturally his way of showing respect. Madam Shao was satisfied hearing this but she still found it very strange, "How long have you known my Xiao An?"
After careful calculation, it was less than three days. This was a very important matter too. Could the two already have known each other before this?
Hearing this question, Louis paused and then curled his lips up slightly, "Some things have nothing to do with the length of time. Just one glance is enough."
Madam Shao: "..." Huh, he's good at being romantic.
As Louis and Madam Shao had this exchange, the aide on the side couldn't understand it at all and felt very frustrated. When they finally left and got on the hovercar, the aide immediately asked, "Admiral, what were you and Madam Shao talking about? What are you going to talk to your parents about when you get home?"
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The hovercar had a self-driving function and was navigating to its destination by itself. Hearing the aide's questions, Louis slowly turned and looked at his aide calmly.
"I'm getting married."
The aide blinked blankly for a long time. He then asked the most crucial question, "....With whom?"
Louis didn't immediately answer. He turned his head back to the front, then lowered his eyes and said both gently and carefully, "Shao Ze'an."
For him, that name felt a little new but after saying it, it seemed to carry a different kind of fatal attraction, making him have the urge to say it again. After repeating it a few times, he raised his eyes and looked at the world flashing by outside and suddenly let out a laugh.
After that, he said to the aide emotionally, "Turns out, he likes me."
He looked over with smile, "I really didn't expect him to like me. Did you expect it?"
The aide answered dumbly, ".....No."
Whether Shao Ze'an likes his admiral or not, the aide really didn't know, but if he was asked if his admiral likes Shao Ze'an, he can answer with complete confidence, of course!
Although the progress was rather fast, if they just got engaged first and then slowly get to know each other and slowly proceed into marriage, it seemed quite acceptable. Wasn't this already a trend amongst the upper class? Thinking this, the aide was very happy. With his admiral finally solving a major life event, as an aide he also wanted to offer his blessings.
"Congratulations! When are you going to host the engagement banquet? Should I start writing up a guest list?"
Hearing this, Louis gave him a strange look, "What engagement? Didn't I say it just now? I'm getting married. M-a-r-r-i-e-d."
Aide: "..."
Although it is currently the interstellar era that advocates rapid advancements, you're going too fast!
Louis didn't pay any attention to the aide who was crazily complaining inside. He was still immersed in his wonderful mood. If it wasn't for Shao Ze'an saying those things to him today, with his dense nature, he probably would not have realised his own feelings even after a very long time. But now, he understood. He understood why he was so worried about Shao Ze'an's safety, why he felt disappointed when he heard that Shao Ze'an didn't save him and why he would always want to see Shao Ze'an and even wish to personally take care of him.
It was because he had fallen in love with Shao Ze'an at first sight.
Compared to the aide's shock, Louis's parents were only pleasantly surprised. To them, no matter who their daughter-in-law was, as long as they are human, it was good enough. Only god knows how worried they were when they thought Louis would eventually spend the rest of his life with only his mechas.
...…
With the parents having no issues, there were no other problems that needed to be resolved. Everything that had to be prepared were prepared and a few gifts were also personally selected. Soon, Louis's parents and their son arrived at the door of the Shao residence. The conversation between the adults of both sides were very harmonious as they sat at the dining table. Louis sat there quietly and didn't interrupt, and Chi Zhao also sat there quietly but it wasn't because he didn't want to interrupt, it was because he didn't know how to interrupt.
That's it? It's already the stage where the parents meet? Are the marriages of you future people all so simple and crude???