The Matchmaker Comes to Propose
Although he really wanted to agree, doing so would be too unsafe. Concerned about the little educated youth's reputation, he had to suppress his strong desire and continued to coax gently, "After the autumn harvest, I will start preparing to meet your parents and also prepare the gifts for your elder brother. Let's try to have the wedding before the New Year, okay?"
Su Xiaoxiao buried her head in Jiang Yexun's chest, nuzzling affectionately. She didn't immediately answer his question but furrowed her delicate brows, deep in thought. She was pondering how to let Jiang Yexun know that the path to marrying her, if done through the proper channels, would take quite some time.
"Hmm?" Jiang Yexun let out a soft hum, urging the girl in his arms.
Feeling the hand clutching his clothes tighten, he was about to reassure her that they could take their time when he heard her muffled question, "After we finish the autumn harvest, can we take some time off to go elsewhere?"