Xu Chengde jokingly said, "Oh, is Daddy's darling jealous?"

"Dad, I didn't. I'm not interested in what you and Qin Zheng talked about in the study." After saying that, he left with a red face.

"Haha, Qin Zheng, be good to your daughter. She's my only daughter, and I raised her lovingly. Don't let me let her mother down."

"Uncle Xu, don't worry. I will definitely treat Zhiyi well."

"Okay, let's go. Zhiyan, Qin Zheng, let's go have the New Year's Eve dinner."

At the dinner table, the four of us ate harmoniously. You picked up food for me and I picked up food for you. After an hour, dinner was over.

Xu Chengde looked at the little movements of Xu Zhiyi and Qin Zheng and pretended to cough.

Xu Zhiyi looked over and asked, "Dad, are you catching a cold?"

Xu Chengde shook his head and said, "No, Dad doesn't have a cold." I just can't stand the way you two are being so affectionate.

"Qin Zheng, dear, you two have been together for half a year. When will the marriage registration be submitted?"

Qin Zheng looked like he had choked on water, his face flushed red.

Xu Zhiyi looked at Qin Zheng and said with a smile, "Listen to Dad."

"Okay, then you two should get married in the spring of next year."

"good."

Qin Zheng put down the things in his hands and sat up straight, "Uncle Xu, I understand. Then I will go prepare the things for the proposal tomorrow."

"It's not too late to prepare after the New Year."

"Okay, then after the New Year, I'll ask the principal's wife to propose marriage on my behalf."

Xu Zhiyi asked, "Dad, is it really that troublesome? Just file a report, and when the report comes back, our two families can have a meal together."

Before Xu Chengde could say anything, Qin Zheng said, "No, marriage is a matter of life and death, and I will never let you down."

Xu Chengde nodded and said, "Listen to Qin Zheng."

Xu Zhiyi said helplessly, "Okay, I'll listen to you. Then when we get married, will your father, sister, and your nephews and nieces come?"

"My father is in poor health, and the family relies on my sister to take care of him. If they come, my sister will have to take care of the old ones on the way and look after the young ones. I am worried. So let's wait until we get married, and then I will take you home to meet them."

Xu Zhiyi agreed: "Okay, then you make a promise to your uncle that after we get married next year, we will go back to see him."

Xu Zhiyan looked at Qin Zheng. Even though he was dissatisfied in his heart, to be honest, Qin Zheng was indeed much better than those playboys in the compound.

On the way back, Qin Zheng said worriedly, "Zhiyi, you should go back quickly. It's cold outside, and it's dark. It's not safe."

Xu Zhiyi laughed and said, "Where is this? This is the military family compound. Do you think a petty thief can get in?"

"That won't work either. I'm worried. I'll take you back later."

"I've walked this road for more than ten years. I'm more familiar with it than you are."

Xu Zhiyi looked at the smile on Qin Zheng's face and asked, "You've been laughing all night. Why are you still laughing now? What are you laughing at?"

"I'm happy."

"What are you happy about? Happy about our marriage? Or happy that you finally got me?"

"I'm happy that you're finally mine, and I'm finally yours. I'm happy that no one will dare to have any ideas about you anymore. I'm happy that I can stand by your side with a clear conscience."

"Slippery-tongued."

"Only to you."

Xu Zhiyi came back to his senses from Qin Zheng's gaze. "Do you still have money? Do you want me to give you the passbook?"

"What's given to you is yours. Take the flowers. I still have money. Don't worry, I will make our wedding a grand one."

"Okay." After saying that, Xu Zhiyi looked at Qin Zheng. The two looked into each other's eyes and smiled gently.

Qin Zheng sang all the way back to the military academy, his face filled with joy. Unfortunately, Xie Heng was in the dormitory, and his joy was abruptly cut short.

Xie Heng looked at Qin Zheng with a happy face, which made Xie Heng, who had been upset at the Zhang family, even more dissatisfied.

Qin Zheng had just returned to the dormitory and hadn't even had time to catch his breath when Xie Heng broke his good mood.

Xie Heng looked at Qin Zheng, who had just returned and was counting his money. He couldn't help but laugh at the amount of money he had in his hands. Qin Zheng, like him, sent money home every month. He must be just as poor as he was, maybe even worse off. But then again, it made sense. Only his sister and his father worked, and with two people working, four people had to eat. He was definitely not as well off as he was.

"Qin Zheng, are you getting married?"

"right."

"Qin Zheng, do you know how much the bride price is to marry a city girl?"

Qin Zheng had been wanting to know, and since Xie Heng happened to know, he didn't have to ask. He asked, "How much?"

"One thousand."

Qin Zheng looked at the money in his hand. Ever since he handed his bankbook to Xu Zhiyi, he had opened another one. The money in the bankbook now included his salary for the past six months and his bonus for the past six months, totaling just over 1,000 yuan. This was the second time he'd been worried about money. This was only enough for the betrothal gift. What was he going to do with the rest?

Xie Heng looked at Qin Zheng's face and thought he was worried about money. He continued to pour cold water on him: "Qin Zheng, why are girls in the city so valuable? A girl gets married for 1,000 yuan. If a family has three or four girls, they can earn a lot just from marrying off the girls. They are really rich."

Qin Zheng remained silent, letting Xie Heng think that he was right.

Unfortunately, Qin Zheng didn't listen to his words at all. All he could think about was how to make money.

Meanwhile, inside the Qin family, Qin Tianhua looked at Qin Hongyi and his grandchildren and said with a smile, "Hurry up and eat the meat. Today's dishes are delicious. Grandpa added lard."

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