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This time, not only Tang Qian was relieved, but also Old Master Tang and Old Madam Tang were at ease.

Since they are all wealthy families, let's follow the ancient customs.

Try to place a small bet before Grandma Qi leaves.

Because Third Grandma Qi is Qi Zhengmin's grandmother, Old Madam Tang can only address Third Grandma Qi as Aunt, which makes the generational order on Old Master Huo's side a bit messy.

However, these days people don't pay so much attention to such things; if there's a generational difference, then everyone just calls each other by their own names.

"Auntie, I've chosen two auspicious days, the 16th of the ninth lunar month and the 28th, to hold the engagement ceremony for the two children. Which day do you think is better?"

Grandma Qi thought for a moment and said, "Then it's September 28th. I'll make some preparations for the child too."

Madam Tang smiled and said, "Alright, let's set it for September 28th."

Everything went smoothly after that, and Tang Qian and Qi Zhengmin finally got engaged and became betrothed.

Their relationship progressed further.

November arrived in the blink of an eye, the autumn wind was bleak, and the weather turned cool.

Grandma Qi, Old Man Qi, have seen everyone they wanted to see and were able to see. They've also visited all the places they wanted to go in Yanjing, so they're preparing to go back.

Originally, He Tiantian wanted Huo Yingjie to take leave to send off Grandma Qi and Grandpa Qi.

But now there's an even more proactive person who's eager to take on the job.

At this moment, Tang Qian arrived.

If the newly appointed grandson-in-law doesn't show his abilities now, when will he?

"Sweetie, I know Yingjie is busy, so he doesn't need to take leave. I'll take Grandma back," Tang Qian requested. Qi Zhengmin was also going back to Nanshi anyway, so by taking his grandmother to Qijia Village, he could also visit Qi Zhengmin in Nanshi.

"Hehe, then this opportunity to show off is yours," He Tiantian said. "Take good care of Grandma and Grandpa Qi on the way."

"I understand, that's a must." Tang Qian nodded, repeatedly assuring her.

He Tiantian prepared a lot of things for the two elderly people and has already sent them back to Qijia Village. She only carried food with her in the car. He Tiantian made them herself; they're easy to digest and perfect for the elderly.

Afterwards, Tang Qian and Qi Zhengmin escorted Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi directly back to Qi Family Village.

Qi Zhengmin originally intended to go to Nanshi instead of Qijia Village, but wanting to spend more time with her lover, she also went to Qijia Village to see her grandmother off.

As for my work in the southern part of the city...

Hmph... Anyway, I have my older brother!

So, the unmarried young couple, all lovey-dovey, went back to Qijia Village together.

Grandma Qi and Old Man Qi were very happy to see the two getting along well.

Who doesn't want their younger generation to have a smooth marriage?

Qi Zhenghan, who was waiting to pick someone up at the train station, was very unhappy when he didn't find them.

He was waiting for his younger sister to come so he would have time to spend with Zhang Mengmeng, but instead, his sister went straight back to her hometown without even telling him beforehand.

Qi Zhenghan was angry, but there was nothing he could do. He could only channel his anger into his work and strive to improve himself.

In the afternoon, when I went to pick up Zhang Mengmeng to go out for dinner, she was still a little unhappy.

Compared to Qi Zhenghan, Zhang Mengmeng was happier because she received another publishing contract today. Previously, Teacher He had accepted her acquaintance with Xie Wanying, so she also started trying to submit her novels.

Whether it's contemporary romance novels or ancient romance novels, Zhang Mengmeng handles them with ease, creating rich storylines and beautiful writing.

Xie Wanying published Zhang Mengmeng's book at a high price and also helped her sell the television rights. Her novel is going to be adapted into a period drama and broadcast on TVB.

Zhang Mengmeng is now publishing not only traditional Chinese but also two simplified Chinese youth novels, which are selling well in bookstores.

Now is a time of economic reform and cultural revival, and people's demand for various literary works is increasing.

Therefore, Zhang Mengmeng became even more determined to pursue novel writing, hoping that more of her novels would be published and adapted into films. This would not only earn her money but also bring her immense satisfaction.

In terms of family background, Zhang Mengmeng knew that she could only be reborn and perhaps have a family background comparable to Qi Zhenghan's, but that was just a hypothetical situation.

If you can't rely on your family background, you can only rely on your talent.

As a Chinese literature major, all she can do is create more works to enrich her life.

Teacher He is right. She doesn't steal or rob, she is self-reliant, confident and proud. All her achievements are her own, and no one can take them away from her.

Make yourself excellent through hard work.

This is also a form of capital.

Furthermore, love is the process of two people getting to know and commit to each other.

She gave a lot and gained a lot in the process.

Regardless of what happens in the future, she can enjoy this happiness now.

"Are you unhappy?" Zhang Mengmeng could tell at a glance that Qi Zhenghan was upset.

"That girl Zhengmin probably went straight back to her hometown without even telling me. Honestly," Qi Zhenghan said, frowning. "I hope she can come back within a week."

"Hehe, I guess she's worried about her grandmother and Grandpa Qi," Zhang Mengmeng laughed. "Alright, it's okay, don't be angry."

"I'm just worried that she'll come back late and delay our trip to your house," Qi Zhenghan said apologetically, not wanting Zhang Mengmeng to have any complaints about Qi Zhengmin because of this, so he spoke to Qi Zhengmin first.

Zhang Mengmeng laughed and said, "It's okay, a few days later won't matter. Just say I'm rushing to finish my manuscript."

"Thank you for your understanding." Qi Zhenghan kissed Zhang Mengmeng's forehead. "But I've already sent a telegram to Qijia Village, asking Zhengmin to come back as soon as possible."

"Okay, alright, you need a good mood to have a good appetite," Zhang Mengmeng said with a smile. "Tell me what we're having for dinner?"

"Great!" Qi Zhenghan laughed. His fiancée was truly a wonderful girl, and he couldn't wait to marry her.

After returning to Qijia Village, Qi Zhengmin stayed with Tang Qian for three days before bringing him to Nanshi, without causing her brother any trouble. She wasn't intentionally making things difficult for him; as his future sister-in-law, she naturally remembered that her brother would be visiting his future mother-in-law's house in a few days.

Seeing that his sister hadn't meant it, Qi Zhenghan stopped mentioning it. After handing over his work to his sister, he took the gifts he had prepared beforehand and went to visit his girlfriend's parents and family.

When Qi Zhengmin called He Tiantian, he complained that his brother had gotten married and no longer cared about his sister. He Tiantian retorted, saying that she also lost her brother after getting a fiancé.

He Tiantian hung up the phone, still secretly laughing.

"What's making you happy?" Huo Yingjie asked with a smile as he came in from outside after taking a shower.

Making a phone call can make me this happy.

"Hehe, just teasing Zhengmin," He Tiantian laughed. "That girl, she can never win an argument with me, so she always argues back."

"You two sisters, the more you argue, the closer you get. You're not blood sisters, but you're closer than blood sisters," Huo Yingjie said with emotion. Sometimes he was quite curious about the friendships between women. Were they all like his wife and her girlfriends?