However, when faced with everyone in the Qiao family, this tall and imposing man was momentarily speechless.

For the past month, Da Meng has been going out after dinner every day, or even skipping dinner altogether.

Everyone already guessed it.

Da Meng must have a girl he likes, otherwise, who would go out so often when it's almost dark?

They said they were meeting with friends for tea to discuss business, but I don't believe it. There's no matter how long it takes to resolve something.

Everyone waited for him to make a statement, without urging him, for fear of disturbing him.

So when they saw his hesitant expression, everyone knew that the future daughter-in-law was about to meet her in-laws.

"Big Brother Meng, is there any good news to share with everyone?" Qiao Lian'er snuggled up to Qiao Yunni, looking over with a smile in her eyes.

The last time the Qiao family returned to Datian Village, Qiao Yunni planned to stay a little longer and spend more time with her daughter.

"I—" Da Meng's cheeks were already burning before he could even speak.

He suppressed his excitement, sat down, picked up his teacup, and took a sip.

He thought to himself, what kind of behavior is this, being all coy and hesitant? If Qinglan saw it, she might look down on him.

Thinking about it this way fills me with courage.

He said, “A month ago, I met a wonderful girl. I’ve been seeing her every day since then and I’m getting to know her better and better. She’s not only beautiful but also kind. We are kindred spirits, and I want to protect her, take care of her, and give her happiness.”

They exchanged glances and said that it would be Da Meng's turn next. He had made progress on his own, which was a good thing.

During this period, everyone was just speculating and couldn't be sure if he had a girl he liked. Now that it's confirmed, everyone is very happy.

Especially Mr. and Mrs. Qiao, who were so excited that they were incoherent.

Madam Lü said, "Since you've told the family, it means you're bringing that girl over. We'll prepare to welcome her properly whenever she comes."

Seeing his family's warm welcome and his eagerness to see Qinglan, Da Meng felt no more psychological burden.

It was his first time dating a girl, so he was a little nervous.

“I’ll come tomorrow afternoon.” He looked at Qiao Lian’er: “General, I would like to ask for a day off.”

“Sure, Brother Da Meng can stay for three days if he wants,” Qiao Lian’er said. “But, Brother Da Meng, could you tell your family how you two met?”

"Oh, it's like this. A month ago, after I had dinner, I went for a walk on the street to clear my head. When I stepped onto a bridge, I saw a girl sitting there. She looked very weak and could only support herself on the bridge railing. She looked at the passersby several times, as if she wanted to say something but ultimately didn't."

“I didn’t want to meddle, but when I passed by, she whispered to me that she hadn’t eaten for two days and asked if I could give her a meal.”

"I found it strange and said, 'Young lady, you look very well-dressed, how come you don't have money for food?'"

"She said she was an orphan and had been supporting herself by doing needlework. However, she fell ill recently, which depleted her savings and left her without work or income, which is why she went hungry."

“I took her to a restaurant, treated her to a hearty meal, and gave her ten taels of silver, enough for her to get through a difficult time. She said she lived alone and had no one to talk to for a long time, so I asked if I could go and keep her company the next day. That’s how we got to know each other.”