Zhao Ruolan was teased by Jiang Liu and giggled.

"Of course Lan'er likes her second aunt," Qiu Yumei chimed in.

"Second sister-in-law, what you said really resonates with me. Don't worry, I will definitely come often."

At this moment, Qiu Yumei and her sister-in-law Jiang Liu sat down inside and began discussing the marriage between Qiu Yan and Gu Qian.

At first, the two talked very amicably.

For example, dowry, wedding procession... and many other matters such as the three letters and six rites,

However, after Qiu Yumei heard about Gu Qian's eye ailment...

He suddenly fell into a slump.

She initially opposed the marriage.

She found Qiu Yan and forced Qiu Yan to stop her subordinates' work.

Outside the courtyard gate, Qiu Yumei spoke earnestly.

“Xiaoyan, your aunt knows you are loyal and righteous, but Gu Qian is blind and cannot be entrusted with your life…”

If Aunt had known about him earlier… when you told me about your plans to get married that day, Aunt would have definitely tried to dissuade you.”

"Auntie, I know you mean it out of concern for me, but Auntie, I really like Gu Qian, I like him."

"Xiaoyan, love and romance in this world are just fleeting whims in youth. As long as you find the right man and he treats you well, it doesn't matter who you're with."

“It’s different.” Qiu Yan knew that her aunt was trying to change her mind by saying this.

"Auntie, he'll be alright, he'll definitely be alright." Qiu Yan knew her aunt would try to persuade her, so she didn't say these words when she saw her aunt that day.

She always felt responsible for Gu Qian's eye condition, but she didn't marry him out of a sense of responsibility.

"Will it really get better?" Qiu Yumei wondered, but she still nodded earnestly.

"If Xiaoyan says it's okay, then it will definitely be okay."

Qiu Yumei tried to persuade Qiu Yan, but to no avail, and she was forced to accept the fact.

Back home, Qiu Yumei couldn't be happy at all, and even cried secretly because of Gu Qian.

On New Year's Eve, both families were very happy and lively.

Gu Xiaoran was initially taken to the Li family by Ye Qiuyun.

However, before long, he himself fled to the Qiu family.

These past two days, he's either sleeping with Qiu Yan or Qiu Ling'er.

He originally wanted to sleep with Qiu Xu, but Qiu Xu read books until very late every day, and he felt that being with his junior uncle was too boring.

Just like the year before, Qiu Dayu sat by the charcoal fire in the courtyard, chatting and laughing with his second and fourth brothers, telling them about his interesting experiences in the army.

Jiang Liu held Qiu Ling'er close, listening with great interest.

Gu Xiaoran leaned against Qiu Xu, half asleep but always on guard, afraid that the housewife would take him away.

Little A-Jing was already fast asleep amidst the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year.

The two children in the Li family wouldn't sleep; they were running around carrying big red lanterns.

Throughout New Year's Eve, Li Zheng was only focused on catching up with the two of them.

Unable to find Gu Xiaoran, Ye secretly went to the Qiu family. However, Gu Xiaoran, who was still confused, instantly sobered up the moment she saw her and disappeared.

Qiu Yan and Gu Qian stood outside the courtyard, watching the fireworks that resounded through the night sky, and couldn't help but sigh at how quickly time had passed.

Another year has passed.

"Yes, another year has passed, and Yan Yan has grown another year older."

Lunar New Year's Day

The second day of the Lunar New Year

The third day of the Lunar New Year

Everything remains the same.

Qiu Yan, along with her younger siblings, was busy visiting neighbors and relatives.

When she wasn't busy, she would take Gu Qian for walks in the back mountains to relax.

Her marriage became known throughout Lingnan Village after the Lunar New Year.