He Aiguo said with a shocked expression, "You already have three kids at such a young age? You started a family way too early."
"My granddaughter He Qian is still studying at the National University of Defense Technology. She hasn't even held a boy's hand yet." As He Aiguo said this, his face filled with both envy and regret.
He Ping said helplessly, "Dad, Qianqian is only nineteen this year and has just started her freshman year. There's no rush for her to find a boyfriend."
He Aiguo glared at He Ping and said, "How is there no rush? Your mother had already given birth to you when she was eighteen. Your wife had already given birth to Qianqian when she was nineteen."
"Dad, times are different now. You're not allowed to have kids at eighteen or nineteen," He Ping said.
He Aiguo went on, "But you can't make it so they're not allowed to date while they're in school, then start pressuring them to get married once they graduate. They can date and find boyfriends in college. Don't just bury themselves in books. The students at the National University of Defense Technology are all promising young people too. If she sees one she likes, she needs to make a move. Otherwise, outstanding young men like Ye Chen will be spoken for the moment they graduate. What chance will Qianqian have then?"
Ye Chen was somewhat surprised. He had not expected He Aiguo to be so open-minded and clear-headed. He had raised his children well too—no wonder he had become a general.
He Ping said, "I'm not planning to pressure her into marriage. Love is a matter of freedom. If Qianqian wants to get married, she can. I won't force her. Mr. Ye, we've really troubled you today."
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