An Qingbai helped Zhuang Zhimeng put away her basket, then pulled her to sit on a rock nearby. He hugged her from behind, and Zhuang Zhimeng leaned against him, playing with his fingers.

An Qingbai shared the good news with Zhuang Zhimeng: "Zhizhi, Uncle Baogen just said that Mengmeng and I will be the tractor drivers of the brigade from now on!"

"That's great! I heard that tractor drivers get more work points, is that true?"

"That's true for other brigades, but we don't know about our brigade yet. Uncle Baogen shouldn't treat us unfairly!"

"Yes! You're right! Uncle Baogen is quite generous in these kinds of things. He must have been very happy to see you bring the tractor back just now, right?"

"He was really happy. He was beaming from ear to ear, and he even praised me and Mengmeng!"

Zhuang Zhimeng smiled and said, "I can imagine how happy Uncle Baogen will be. His face will be all wrinkled from smiling, right?"

An Qingbai replied with a smile, "Yes, I laughed!"

"Brother Qingbai, you and Mengge have both learned to repair tractors in just one month?"

"We can all drive tractors now. I'm pretty good at repairing tractors; I picked it up pretty quickly. Mengmeng might be a little behind; she needs to practice more!"

"When he needs to repair the tractor, you can give him some pointers."

"OK!"

Seeing that he had agreed but then thought about the engagement, Zhuang Zhimeng said to him, "The other day, Xiazi asked me what kind of engagement ceremony you've prepared. I said we haven't discussed it yet. Qingbai, do you know what we need to prepare?"

"I'm not too sure either. I'll ask my mom later. She'll definitely know. Zhizhi, do you have any requests?"

"I don't have any requirements, just keep the engagement simple. Liu Xiaocao's wedding was so simple last time, wouldn't it be inappropriate for us to make our engagement too complicated?"

“What’s wrong with that? Er Lengzi’s family isn’t well-off, but we’re different. I wanted to prepare something for you. My Zhizhi deserves the best!”

Zhuang Zhimeng was very happy. She looked up and kissed him on the cheek before asking, "Aren't you afraid that your uncle and aunt will be unhappy?"

"They won't be unhappy. Before I went to learn how to drive a tractor, my mother even asked me to ask you what your requirements are for engagement. She told me to fulfill all your wishes!"

"I know my aunt is good to me! I don't have any special requests, let's keep the engagement simple!"

An Qingbai nodded. "Okay, I'll talk to my mother about it later." Then he asked her, "Zhizhi, have I been bad to you?"

Zhuang Zhimeng smiled sweetly at him and said, "Qingbai is the best to me!" Then she kissed him on the lips, "This is a reward for you!"

An Qingbai was not satisfied with the reward. He cupped her face and kissed her deeply for a long time. After he finished, he pressed his forehead against Zhuang Zhimeng's and said in a sexy voice in her ear, "That's a real reward!"

Zhuang Zhimeng's face turned a little red, and An Qingbai couldn't help but kiss her lips again. "Zhizhi is still so easily embarrassed!"

Zhuang Zhimeng pinched him, "Who's as shameless as you!"

"Does Zhizhi like it or not?"

Zhuang Zhimeng blushed even more and replied softly, "Yes! I like it!"

An Qingbai stroked her hair and said to her, "I can't help it, Zhizhi, you're so beautiful, you attract me all the time, I can't help but want to kiss you!"

"All you do is say sweet things to me every day!"

“I’m not kidding you, I’m telling the truth. Touch my heart, my heart beats like a pounding horn whenever Zhizhi is by my side!” An Qingbai said, pulling Zhuang Zhimeng’s hand and placing it on his heart.

Zhuang Zhimeng felt his heartbeat with her hand; it was strong. A few seconds later, she patted his chest and teased him, "Nice muscles, I like them. Keep it up!"

An Qingbai was stunned! He never expected Zhizhi to react this way; she even dared to tease him!

Zhuang Zhimeng burst out laughing at his expression, "Haha, Brother Qingbai, you're so funny!"

An Qingbai affectionately pulled her hand into his palm, "Naughty!"

After laughing enough, Zhuang Zhimeng said, "Let's lighten the mood. You said you weren't just teasing me, but everyone's heart is pounding. Only a dead person wouldn't have a heartbeat!"

An Qingbai sighed helplessly, "Zhizhi, you... really know how to ruin the mood!"

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore!" Zhuang Zhimeng held his hand and said earnestly, "Brother Qingbai, of course I believe what you said, and I can feel your feelings for me. I understand everything!"

"Yes, I'm glad you understand!" An Qingbai put his arm around Zhuang Zhimeng, making her lean against him more comfortably.

After thinking for a moment, An Qingbai said to Zhuang Zhimeng, "Zhizhi, we can keep the engagement simple, but I still want to give you a beautiful wedding!"

"Okay, we'll do as you say when we get married, Qingbai!"

"Um!"

After sitting for a while, An Qingbai helped Zhuang Zhimeng dig up some wild vegetables. Zhuang Zhimeng had just said she planned to stir-fry some meat for dinner, and then the two of them went down the mountain.

Zhuang Zhimeng invited An Qingbai to have dinner at her place. She planned to celebrate with Xiazi that An Qingbai and Mengge'er had become tractor drivers for the brigade.

After finishing his meal, An Qingbai returned home and asked Shi Meiling, "Mom, what should we prepare for Zhimeng and my engagement?"

Did you ask Zhimeng what her requests were?

"She said she didn't have any requirements for the engagement, just something simple would be fine!"

"Then let's do it the normal way. Prepare four kinds of gifts for the engagement. I'll find a matchmaker before your engagement and then check your birth dates. All the necessary ceremonies must be followed!"

"Okay, I understand!"

Shi Meiling then asked An Qingbai, "Third brother, how much dowry are you planning to give Zhimeng?"

"Mother, I'm planning to give Zhimeng 500 yuan as a bride price. Do you think that's appropriate?"

"Okay, third brother, do you have any money left? Do you need your mother to help you?"

“I still have some. I gave my savings book to Zhimeng to keep. All I have left is the savings book that my grandfather prepared for me to get married.”

"Okay, it's good that you gave the savings book to Zhimeng. You take after your dad in that respect. He always gives his money to me. If you don't have enough money, just tell your mother. There's still some money saved at home. We've been saving the money you usually bring home!"

"If I need more, I'll let you know!"

"Okay! Your wedding will probably be next year. You can start making the furniture after your engagement so you don't have to rush and be caught off guard at the wedding time, otherwise you'll definitely be too late!"

"Okay, I'll listen to Mother!"

"You and Zhimeng should discuss the engagement and marriage. If she makes any requests, try your best to comply with her wishes!"

"Don't worry, Mother, we'll discuss everything. If Zhimeng makes any requests, I'll take her advice into consideration!"

"That's right, things can only last if we discuss and negotiate on everything!"

"I know!"