During dinner, Lu Yong brought up the engagement between her and Tian Yi, "I've already talked to your Uncle Tian Lang. After your birthday, we'll pick an auspicious day to finalize your engagement, so as to avoid any gossip."
Lu Xiaojiu knew this day would come sooner or later. She felt a bit uncomfortable, yet there was also a sense of resignation, as if everything was destined, and she had to accept it when the time came.
Yao Fang said, "Isn't getting engaged right after her birthday too rushed?"
"It's not too soon. She's not that young anymore," Lu Yong said. "Hanging out with a bunch of boys all the time, how does that look? Getting engaged early puts everyone's mind at ease."
"What do you mean by putting everyone's mind at ease? Who doesn't trust me, and what have I done?" Lu Xiaojiu asked. She didn't like her father's veiled barbs. They stung too much.
