Carrying large and small bags, Zhao Honghui returned to his doorstep with high spirits and warmly welcomed Xie Yuyao, "Come in quickly, this is my home."

Hearing the commotion, Yang Chunhua's second daughter-in-law, Wen Xiumei, and her third sister-in-law, Huang Qiufang, immediately came out of the house to see what was happening.

Seeing the many bags in Zhao Honghui's hands, clearly indicating he had bought things from outside, their eyes lit up. What good stuff had their brother-in-law brought back this time!

In his ear, Zhao Honghui asked his mother-in-law, "Mom, where does Yaoyao live? I'll deliver the things directly to her."

Not knowing whether to be happy or sad, Yang Chunhua said with a complicated expression, "I'll stay in your older sister's room. It's been empty since she got married. I've already tidied it up."

Zhao Honghui then led her directly to an east wing room.

Xie Yuyao looked around. It was a small room of about ten square meters. There was a kang (a heated brick bed) against the wall, and a brand new bed sheet and quilt were laid out in one corner.

She didn't know that this was something Yang Chunhua had prepared for Zhao Honghui's wedding, but now it was coming in handy ahead of schedule.

Besides the kang (heated brick bed), there was also a wardrobe and a set of table and chairs in the room, but the table was empty.

Zhao Honghui put everything he was carrying on the table. "You sit and rest for a while. I'll go get my luggage."

"I'm not tired, let's go together."

The two walked out of the house together and went to the neighboring brigade leader's house.

When Wen Xiumei and Huang Qiufang saw their brother-in-law come out empty-handed, they realized that all those things were bought for the female educated youth who were staying there.

They stared at the departing figure, their eyes filled with suspicion and resentment.

"Mom, what's the relationship between my brother-in-law and that female educated youth? Why did he buy her so many things?"

"Yes, Mom, I've never seen him buy you so much before!"

As soon as Wen Xiumei finished speaking, Huang Qiufen began to sow discord.

Yang Chunhua, whose mood was already fluctuating, scolded in a low voice, "What are you all yelling about? Xie Zhiqing is your future sister-in-law, so all of you better be polite to her, do you hear me?"

The two daughters-in-law exchanged a glance and reluctantly replied, "Understood."

Recalling the rumors from the afternoon, Huang Qiufen's mind wandered: Xie Zhiqing is so wealthy, he should contribute more to the family income.

Wen Xiumei, meanwhile, was anxious, remembering the task she had received that afternoon.

Xie Yuyao had already heard Zhao Honghui introduce his family, and since she didn't like his two sisters-in-law, she didn't pay them any attention.

They arrived at the brigade leader's house, thanked the brigade leader and Aunt Tian, ​​and then four or five of them carried their luggage to the next room together.

As for the bottom box she specifically mentioned, the captain put it in his own room.

Now that Zhao Honghui and Li Weidong had moved out, he called Xie Yuyao aside and whispered, "Xie kid, tell me honestly, are there any contraband items hidden in the box?"

Hearing this, Xie Yuyao was stunned for a moment, then laughed out loud, "Captain, don't worry, it's nothing shameful. Most of my money and tickets are in there. I only remembered it when I was paying the hospital bills."

"Really?" the captain asked doubtfully.

"Absolutely true!"

Xie Yuyao wasn't lying; besides the pot of spiritual spring water, her bottom box did indeed contain a money bag and refined rice.

"Alright, I'll trust you for now." The captain knew she was sensible and not reckless, so he didn't say anything more and let her go back.

After moving everything back, Yang Shumei and the others went back to eat.

Zhao Honghui helped her take the wet clothes and bedding to the eaves in the backyard to dry, while she tidied up her things inside the house.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, she opened the intact box, took out the three waterproof bedding pieces one by one to check, and found that they were well preserved. She then placed them on the table, preparing to wash and dry the box before using it again.

As for the five jin of rice that had gotten wet, Xie Yuyao asked Zhao Honghui to take it to his mother to deal with.

Yang Chunhua, who was helping in the kitchen, was startled when she saw so much rice. She pulled Zhao Honghui aside and asked, "Does Yaoyao usually eat this kind of food?"

Zhao Honghui didn't know either, but he figured it was probably similar, so he said, "Sometimes we eat dumplings too."

"What should we do? Our family can't afford to eat fine food every day!" She had already mentally prepared herself to welcome Xie Yuyao, but now she was worried again. Would Xie Yuyao look down on her family's conditions?

"I'll think of a way."

"What can you do! You've already spent all the money you brought back." Yang Chunhua felt a pang of heartache just thinking about it.

But you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub; as long as they can get married smoothly, all this money will be well spent.

The easygoing Yang Chunhua said, "How about this, I'll go back inside and get you a few dozen yuan. You can take Yaoyao out to eat more often. There are so many people at home, even if there's good food, she won't be able to eat much."

Zhao Honghui felt a warmth in his heart. "Mom, you don't need to take the money. I still have some. Besides, Yaoyao has been going to the county hospital a lot these days and hasn't been eating at home much."

"What? She ran away? It's not convenient for a female educated youth like her to take care of that injured male educated youth!" Yang Chunhua said, then her eyes widened suddenly as if she had just realized something: "Could it be that they have a very good relationship?"

Zhao Honghui immediately interrupted her wild thoughts, his face darkening as he said, "Mom! What are you thinking? Yao Yao would have done the same thing to any other member of the educated youth team."

"Anyway, let me tell you, she definitely has a lot of admirers, so you'd better keep a close eye on her."

Yang Chunhua was torn. She wanted her son to get married soon and also thought highly of Xie Yuyao. But seeing them so affectionate made her uncomfortable, fearing that her eldest son would forget his mother after getting married.

"I understand, Mom. Don't worry, she's definitely going to be your daughter-in-law." Zhao Honghui said confidently and proudly.

Yang Chunhua teased him: "You brat, you'll only be truly capable if you marry her!"

Zhao Honghui smiled but didn't reply, then turned around and went to help Xie Yuyao tidy up.

Seeing his attitude, Yang Chunhua hinted to herself that she couldn't rush things; haste makes waste. They had only just started dating, and she didn't want to scare him away.

What she didn't know was that her son had proposed to her when they were still in the early stages of their relationship because he was too eager, which caused their world to collapse and they broke up.

Therefore, if the feelings aren't there yet, don't rush into marriage like you're forcing things. There are many unexpected problems ahead, and things might just fall apart one day.

"Yaoyao, you're back from the county town!"

Zhao Chunling's surprised voice came from outside the house, and Xie Yuyao smiled and said, "Yes! I just got back."

"I went to visit someone and just got back. You have so much stuff, how are you going to organize it? I'll help you!" Zhao Chunling looked at the many things scattered on the table and the kang (heated brick bed) with great envy.

"Here's some sponge cake, have some, I'll be almost done cleaning up."

Foodie Zhao Chunling unceremoniously picked up a piece and ate it.

"Hmph!" Zhao Hongqin, who had always been at odds with Zhao Chunling, snorted coldly when she saw her.

Xie Yuyao looked up and saw a beautiful young woman standing at the door; this must be his younger sister.

"What are you humming about!" Zhao Honghui, who had just returned from Yang Chunhua's place, saw his younger sister daring to humph at Yao Yao and couldn't help but turn his face down and ask in a cold voice.

Zhao Hongqin was startled and stammered, "My... my aunt has sponge cake, but she won't share it with me."