Su Li; I hope you'll still feel that way when you get there.

After Zhang Shun left, Su Li closed the courtyard gate, went into the room, and then entered her spatial dimension.

The grains had all sprouted and grown quite a bit. Su Li used some spiritual spring water, but she didn't dare use too much now, only adding a drop or two to the wooden bucket.

Then I began to irrigate these grains with my consciousness.

After she finished her work and drank a cup of spiritual spring water, she began preparing dinner.

Su Li stewed a chicken with some mushrooms she had picked last year. After stewing for half an hour, the aroma gradually spread.

When the educated youth returned from work, they passed by Su Li's courtyard and smelled the fragrance, and couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

A young male educated youth couldn't help but ask, "I wonder what delicious food Comrade Su has made this time?"

The female educated youth next to her chimed in, "Yes! That family lives such a wonderful life. Comrade Su eats meat eight out of ten days. Unlike us, we eat those bland coarse grain cakes and pickled vegetables every day."

Another educated youth sighed and said, "You can only be envious! But don't even think about trying to sneak up and get a free meal, or Comrade Su will be a force to be reckoned with when he gets angry."

Upon hearing Su Li's words, Zhang Shun strode towards the reed marshes.

He walked quickly and took long strides, so he arrived relatively quickly. Just as he approached the reeds, he saw Zhou Yuting running out of them, her clothes disheveled.

The moment their eyes met, Zhou Yuting guiltily looked away.

Zhang Shun walked up to her, about to say something, when Zhou Yuting ran away.

But he still saw clearly that Zhou Yuting's lips were swollen and there were ambiguous red marks on her neck.

What I just did here is self-evident.

His heart sank to the bottom in an instant. He thought that she had just been too hesitant last time, which was why she hadn't agreed.

I didn't expect that he already had a new love.

He walked home dejectedly. It was the first time he had fallen for someone, but he never expected it to end so quickly.

As soon as he got home, Aunt Li rushed over and grabbed his arm. "Where have you been? The matchmaker brought Xiaohua here today. Come in quickly."

Zhang Shun didn't say anything, and blankly followed Aunt Li inside.

A young, honest girl with two long, thick braids sat on a stool in the main room.

Upon seeing Zhang Shun, she immediately stood up from the stool, her head slightly lowered and her cheeks flushed.

Aunt Li was delighted to see how shy the girl was, and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Little Flower! You've met my rascal before, so you two should have a good chat today."

The matchmaker added, "Yes! Let the young people chat, and we can also have a chat in the courtyard."

As they spoke, Aunt Li and the matchmaker walked to the stone bench in the courtyard. Aunt Li brought out some sunflower seeds and handed them to the matchmaker, saying, "Have some sunflower seeds."

The matchmaker accepted the invitation with a smile; "I think they're a good match. If it really works out, when do you plan to have the woman marry into the family, Sister Li?"

Aunt Li smiled and said, "Of course I wanted to get this done before Xiao Erzi went to the army."

Her main concern was that things might get complicated if things dragged on, and if she were to get entangled with Zhou Zhiqing, she would be in real trouble.

The matchmaker grinned from ear to ear; "The girl's family also hopes it will be done as soon as possible. Sister, let me tell you something: Xiaohua's parents are easy to get along with. They mainly like your son because he's promising. As soon as I mentioned it, they agreed. Now, as long as your son nods in agreement, the matter is basically settled."

Aunt Li was worried about her rascal son, who was still thinking about that educated youth, Zhou.

"If this really works out, I'll be happy too, and I'll definitely give you, the matchmaker, a big red envelope."

Upon hearing this, the matchmaker laughed even more heartily; "That's wonderful!"

Ding Xiaohua was a little shy. In fact, ever since Zhang Shun helped her last time, she had already fallen for him.

She was delighted when the matchmaker came to her house to arrange a marriage for her.

Zhang Shun's face was expressionless; all he could think about was the image of Zhou Yuting emerging from the reeds.

He looked up at the woman in front of him, trying to ignore what was on his mind.

This was the partner his mother found for him, and everyone in the family was satisfied. Since he couldn't have a perfect match himself...

Then let's make our parents happy; "Will you marry me?"

Ding Xiaohua didn't expect him to be so direct.

But she still nodded shyly; "I'm willing."

After saying this, her face turned bright red.

After exchanging a few words, Ding Xiaohua noticed that Zhang Shun seemed a little unhappy, so she said goodbye and left.

After Ding Xiaohua left, Aunt Li hurriedly went up to her son and asked, "How did it go? Did you two make a deal?"

Zhang Shun nodded; “Mom, I’m very tired today. I’m going back to rest now. Don’t bother cooking dinner.”

Aunt Li isn't stupid; of course she could tell her son had a problem, and she figured it was probably related to that educated youth, Zhou.

But now that he has agreed to marry Xiaohua, she no longer cares about anything else.

"Okay, you should go and rest. We'll talk about your wedding after you've rested."

Zhang Shun ignored the advice and went straight back to his room to lie down.

Early in the morning, Gu Huanian returned home after completing his mission and found Murong Lan at his house.

He ignored her and walked straight upstairs, but Murong Lan hurriedly ran to his side.

She stepped forward to grab Gu Huanian's arm, but Gu Huanian dodged her.

"Speak your mind, don't resort to violence."

Chen Shujing glared at Gu Huanian and said, "Huanian, how can you talk to Lanlan like that? Lanlan wants to go to the Friendship Store to buy a lipstick today. Take her with you. We happen to have a few foreign exchange certificates at home."

"I'm not going."

After saying that, he went straight to the second floor with a cold face.

Murong Lan immediately looked at Chen Shujing with a wronged expression; "Auntie, what should I do if Brother Huanian ignores me?"

Chen Shujing stepped forward, took her hand, and pulled her to sit on the sofa.

"Lanlan, don't be angry. Huanian is just that kind of person with a bad temper. I don't believe he doesn't like you. Don't worry, I only recognize you as my daughter-in-law."

Murong Lan felt a little relieved; "Auntie, you are so kind."

"Let's go! If he won't go, we will. We'll buy that lipstick you've been wanting to see today."

Murong Lan had finally waited for Gu Huanian to return, and of course she was unwilling to lose the time she could spend with him.

So he smiled and said, "Auntie, I don't want to go shopping now. I want to keep Brother Huanian company."

Chen Shujing replied knowingly, "Okay, whatever you say."

Murong Lan took a stack of pastries made by Chen Shujing and went upstairs.

The study door was closed. Murong Lan pushed it but couldn't open it, so she knocked on it.

When Gu Huanian heard the knock and opened the door, he saw Murong Lan standing outside. He said coldly, "What do you want?"

"Brother Huanian, these are pastries made by your aunt. Please try them."

Gu Huanian didn't take it; "Take it away, I won't eat it." After saying that, he tried to close the door. He hadn't finished writing the letter to Su Li yet.

I don't have time to waste here with her.