Am I hearing things?

Him: Darling, I got something to discuss with you.

Me: Ok, what is it?

Him: I was thinking of us getting registered next year or the year after. What do u think?

Me: WHAT? Did you just say we are getting registered?

Him: Yes. I thought I'll discuss it with u to see if you know whether your parents are ok abt it.

Me: I don't know abt what they think. But why the sudden thought?

Him: I think our relationship has been stable and we're together for 2 years now. U're turning 25, and it's abt time we get registered and then think abt the proper banquet maybe a few yrs after that.

Me: I think we've been quarrelling a lot recently..that's stable?

Him: All couples quarrel and ours isn't anything terribly major. If we get married, then at least we can put our mind at ease for the moment and focus fully on our relationship. And I know we might not be physically together all the time, so I hope the engagement will bring us some security and keep us together.

Me: Have you told your parents abt it?

Him: Yes. They have given their consent. But my dad is concerned abt me bringing you to China at this time because it's difficult for you to get a job in the current international hospitals, and he's worried that I'll end up making u stay at home to be a housewife.

Me: Hahahaha...true... I really don't know what my parents think. Maybe I'll try and ask. But is that supposed to be a proposal? If it is..I expect at least a proper ring..

Him: Let me find a good paying job first. And then I'll save up enough to buy a nice one and propose officially.