Chapter 62 Hongmei's Wedding: What does "no wedding" mean? What gives him the right to not...?

"Ji Yu, what are you doing here?" Qin Muya was initially happy to have met her idol, but the next second she saw Ji Yu behind Chen Mian, and her smile vanished instantly.

Chen Mian has been busy with preparations for the farm lately, unaware that her story has already spread throughout the city.

Everyone knows there's a little girl from the Northwest who looks delicate and frail, but is actually very brave.

He dared to contract a 200-acre farm all by himself, and he was the first to sign up.

After hearing Chen Mian's story, Qin Muya felt a surge of enthusiasm, as she had long found her work at the credit union boring.

My colleagues are all middle-aged women, and their daily conversations revolve around their husbands and children.

The job looks respectable, but the salary isn't even enough to buy me new clothes.

Then look at those business people, they're all dressed in gold and silver, looking very impressive.

She had long wanted to learn from Chen Mian, and if this was truly a capable task, she would sign up as well.

I only regret that I don't know Chen Mian, but I never expected that Chen Mian would actually come to my door today.

She wasn't in a hurry to complete the business anymore, and started asking Chen Mian a lot of questions.

Chen Mian couldn't refuse too much because she was Ji Yu's former blind date, so she had to answer her questions one by one.

When she learned that Qin Muya actually wanted to quit her job and start her own business, she was taken aback and quickly advised her, "You have such a good job, and you don't even want it? So many people would be envious of this opportunity."

"And do you think running a farm is a good job? It's no different from farming every day. You're always exposed to the wind and sun. With your delicate skin, it's much more comfortable to stay in the office."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Mian suggested, "If you really want to do business, you could try opening a clothing store. I think you have a good eye for dressing up."

Although the young woman in front of me was wearing the credit union's uniform dark blue, she had cleverly paired it with a headband and scarf in the same color scheme.

In addition, Qin Muya was also dressed very beautifully when she last met him at the goji berry farm.

Upon hearing this, Qin Muya excitedly grasped Chen Mian's hand and asked in surprise, "Really? Do you really think I'm suited for this?"

Chen Mian nodded: "Of course. But you'd better not resign yet, and leave yourself a way out."

The two girls in front were chatting animatedly, leaving the two men behind them with nothing to do.

Ji Yu: "Who is this person?"

Chen Mubai raised an eyebrow: "How would I know? They all know your name."

Ji Yu still couldn't remember who the other person was. Her questioning gaze met Qin Muya's, and Qin Muya's face instantly darkened again.

"What bad luck, I ran into him again." Qin Muya clearly hadn't forgotten what happened last year.

"Kapok, how did you all come together? Do you know each other?"

Chen Mian nodded and changed the subject, saying, "Let's talk another day. I'm here today to apply for a loan. What's the current loan interest rate?"

Qin Muya: "It depends on how long you borrow. If you only borrow for one year, the annual interest rate is 10.08%. If you borrow for three years, it's 10.98%. If you borrow for five years, it's 11.7%. If you borrow for more than five years, it's 12.42%."

Chen Mian felt a pang of pain after hearing this; the interest rate was too high. She continued, "I want to borrow 20,000 yuan. If I take out a five-year loan, how much will I have to pay each month?"

Qin Muya did the math: "It's less than four hundred yuan a month, maybe three hundred and fifty."

This number sounds a bit easier to accept; you could earn it back in a week working on a farm.

Chen Mian gritted her teeth: "Then let's do it this way."

"Okay, you need to provide your guarantor's identification as well."

"Take mine." Two male voices rang out simultaneously.

Qin Muya looked enviously at the two handsome men surrounding Chen Mian: "Are you two going to vouch for her? We usually only need one person."

Chen Mian took her elder brother's military officer's ID and handed it over, saying, "No need, my elder brother can vouch for me."

Qin Muya: "Okay."

After filling out the form and checking the information, she looked at Chen Mubai's military officer's ID and was a little unsure. She took the documents and went into the director's office.

After a while, she came out and shook her head. "I'm sorry, I just asked our director, and military personnel cannot act as guarantors."

"Why don't you just send Officer Ji? I've already checked, and the police are fine with it."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yu's eyes lit up, and she smiled smugly at the man beside her.

Chen Mubai slightly tugged at one corner of his lips, said nothing, but quickly raised his hand and made a few brief gestures.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yu's smile vanished instantly. She stood obediently and handed over her identification.

The procedures were completed quickly this time. "You can go back now. Once the review is approved, the money will be transferred to your account in a few days."

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Wuer Women's Clothing Store.

"Kapok, what brings you here? I was just about to look for you!" Li Hongmei looked up in surprise at the person who came in when she heard the curtain being lifted.

Chen Mian smiled and said, "Because we're on the same wavelength!"

She didn't stand on ceremony and walked over to sit down next to her friend. "I went to apply for a loan today, and I thought I'd drop by to see you."

Li Hongmei joked, "So fast? No wonder it's our Boss Chen."

"Come on, you're making fun of me again." As Chen Mian and her friend were shoving each other, she noticed the menu on the table. It looked like a restaurant menu, and she asked curiously, "What's this?"

Li Hongmei: "Oh, this is the menu of Huyang Restaurant. I'm getting married, and Brother Wu asked me to book the banquet and what I want to eat."

Chen Mian was shocked for a second, then stood up angrily with her hands on her hips, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, and demanded, "When did you get married? How could you not tell me about something so big?!"

Seeing that her friend seemed genuinely angry, Li Hongmei quickly raised her hand to soothe her, "It's not over yet. I was just about to personally inform you today when you arrived."

Chen Mian asked suspiciously, "Really?"

"Of course it's true, would I lie to you? See what you want to eat, let's order together."

Chen Mian: "No, don't change the subject. The focus now is on eating, right? How old are you? You're already getting married."

“But Brother Wu is already of marriageable age, and he says he wants to marry me as soon as possible.” A blush appeared on Li Hongmei’s face. She hadn’t been out in the sun and wind lately, and her skin had become much whiter.

With the added nourishment of sweet love, her taste in clothing and dressing has also improved, making her radiant and beautiful as if she were a completely different person.

Looking at her friend's current appearance, Chen Mian thought, "They say loving someone is like growing a flower. It seems that the man did have some sincerity." So she sat down again and asked about the details of the wedding.

Li Hongmei brushed a stray hair behind her ear and shrugged casually: "We're not planning a wedding, we'll just have a meal with our relatives and friends."

I don't have many friends here, just you and Brother Mubai are my only acquaintances. I don't even know if your brother will want to come."

When these words reached Chen Mian's ears, the anger she had just swallowed surged up again.

Chen Mianmian: "No, what do you mean by not having a wedding? Why shouldn't he have a wedding for you? I was just thinking that he was alright to you, and I could barely accept him as my brother-in-law, but it turns out he's not even willing to spend money on a wedding. You two should just break up..."

"Don't worry, I know you're upset because of me, but we really can't do anything about this situation," Li Hongmei tried to explain patiently.

"What's wrong with you? Why is there no solution?"

Li Hongmei looked around to make sure no one was there before leaning close to her friend and whispering, "Old Wu is getting married for the second time this time. He said that no one holds a big celebration for second marriages here."

Chen Mian curled her lip in exasperation, "You believe that? Have you forgotten how Liu the carpenter in our hometown held a grand wedding when he married his second wife?"

“I remember that. Maybe that’s just how it is in Wumu City,” Li Hongmei said.

"Besides, I don't have any family on my mother's side. Even if we were to hold a wedding, where would I get married from?" Thinking of this, Li Hongmei's expression couldn't help but become a little downcast, and her tone became even more dejected.

Chen Mian got even angrier when she heard this. "We're sisters, my home is your maternal home. My parents will be here soon, can't you get married from our home then?"

Chen Mian's words warmed Li Hongmei's heart. After struggling for a few seconds, she finally shook her head and refused.

"No need to trouble you, this is fine, I'm quite satisfied," Li Hongmei said.

She finally escaped that home, and the man she met was good to her in every way except that he was divorced and had a child.

This time, the city organized people from other places to contract farms, and Wu Wei's contracted land was said to be under her management in the future, so she can be said to have realized her dream ahead of schedule.

She should be content.

Given her ordinary looks and background, Wu Wei was already the best choice she could find.

Chen Mian originally intended to try to persuade her again, but seeing that Li Hongmei was unyielding, she sighed and had no choice but to give up.

Li Hongmei came over and took her friend's arm: "Okay, don't be angry anymore. You should be happy that I'm getting married."

"Come and see what you'd like to eat! This is the most famous Poplar Tree Restaurant in the city. Old Wu knew I like it, so he specially made this reservation."

Chen Mian said irritably, "I know, I'll bring Ji Yu and my brother with me to support you. If he dares to treat you any badly, I'll make him pay."

Li Hongmei: "I knew you were the best to me. I even saved a set of clothes for you. Remember to wear it when you come, so everyone can see how beautiful my sister is."

Why should I dress up so nicely for your wedding?

"My sisters are pretty, which makes me look good too..."

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A basketball court not far from Yuquan Street.

Ji Yu quickly slid and faked a move, then snatched the basketball from Chen Mubai's hands. With a "bang," the ball spun around the rim before falling to the ground.

He stepped forward and tucked the basketball between his arms, saying, "I thought you were going to fight me again."

Chen Mubai: "I'm too old to fight anymore."

Ji Yu: "If I remember correctly, you're two years younger than me, and that's not acceptable?"

Chen Mubai held up one finger: "Just say you want to be beaten."

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Author's Note: Keep going! I'll finish writing even if nobody reads it. *crying* I'm only left with my luck [bursting into tears]