Captain Kang was rebuffed but showed no signs of anger. Instead, he grinned and responded with an apologetic smile, "Li Bao is my daughter, naturally, I care about her too."
Kang's mother just snorted coldly, refusing to respond.
"This old woman!"
Captain Kang watched Kang's mother walking away and helplessly shook his head.
Honestly speaking, he had accepted Director Wu's marriage proposal for his beloved daughter genuinely thinking of her best interests. Although he felt that it was a bit unfair for his daughter to become a stepmother upon marrying Comrade Luo, a parent's love for their child is far-sighted. His daughter, Li Bao, had been frail since birth and had also been diagnosed by doctors from the city hospital that she might struggle to bear children after marriage.
Giving these circumstances, how could he not make the most careful arrangements for his precious daughter?
Thinking so, Captain Kang shook his head inwardly, feeling no regrets at all for setting up the marriage or helping her register for the marriage certificate.
After all, aside from being a second marriage and having three children, Comrade Luo's personal qualities were truly excellent!
If one steps back and looks at it, even though a second marriage and those three children might seem like a shortcoming for Comrade Luo, for his daughter, these so-called shortcomings could actually be advantages.
The reason was undoubtedly what he had previously discussed with his wife and children.
As long as Li Bao genuinely cared for the three children, wouldn't they be her support in the future?
And with Comrade Luo's second marriage, it just meant he was a bit older, but being older has its advantages—he knew how to cherish people.
Moreover, a less than ten-year age gap was, after all, not much older than his daughter.
Not to mention, Comrade Luo was extremely handsome. At twenty-six or twenty-seven, he appeared to be just over twenty in photos. However, that didn't mean Luo wasn't stable.
On the contrary, his demeanor showed stability and restraint.
"Dad, let's go,"
With two glossy braids casually draped in front of her, Kang Li, dressed in a white floral blouse and navy blue trousers with a pair of domestic white sneakers, stepped out of the main hall. Her clear, bright fox eyes were swirling with laughter as she approached Captain Kang with a light, cheerful tone.
The breeze blew, lifting the fine fringe on Kang Li's forehead. She casually pressed it down, walking beside her father, and the father and daughter duo stepped out of the courtyard.
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Red Flag Commune.
"Young lady, are you sure you want to do this?"
Director Wu was full of astonishment. He had heard of the youngest daughter of the Kang Family from Aoli Village being beautiful, but upon actually seeing her, he couldn't help but silently marvel: She wasn't just pretty in the usual sense, she was stunningly beautiful!
And her demeanor was exceptional, not at all like a girl raised in a rural family.
Moreover, just standing there motionless, she was like a beautiful painting.
Despite her excellent attributes, the young lady showed no arrogance. She also didn't appear shy or timid, standing confidently before him. She greeted him respectfully, discussing her thoughts on the job arranged for her in North City.
Honestly, if he had a son of similar age and unmarried, he would have definitely sought her as a daughter-in-law.
Thinking of this, a warm smile remained on Director Wu's face, though his heart couldn't help but feel regret.
What did it matter if she was a bit frail?
What did it matter if it was hard for her to bear children?
He, Director Wu, had three sons. If this one could not bear children, would he really lack grandchildren?
The answer, of course, was no.
However, unfortunately, his three sons were already married with children. Now, he could only feel regret as he watched such a fine young lady about to go to the Imperial Capital and become someone else's bride.
Director Wu had a very favorable impression of Kang Li, not only because of her beauty but crucially due to her demeanor and approachability. He believed that the old leaders in North City, upon meeting Kang Li, would undoubtedly be very satisfied with the match he had facilitated for Comrade Luo Yanqing.