After careful consideration, Zhang Aixiang finally nodded.

Once Xu Xiu saw that things were settled, he went outside and brought in the things he had bought.

When Zhang Aixiang saw Xu Xiu carrying so many things, she didn't know what to say. Last time on the phone, she had invited him to come to her house for a meal, but all this trouble had ruined it.

Xiao Liang also came out of the house and didn't know what to say when he saw Xu Xiu.

After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, "Xiao Xu, you know the situation at home, the current situation..."

“I only have one son and one daughter. My daughter married far away and I can’t rely on her at all.”

"Ai Xiang also broke off relations with her family because her parents absolutely refused to agree to it."

"A marriage blessed with happiness is destined to be unhappy."

Xu Xiu understood Xiao Liang's meaning after hearing his words.

"Grandpa, you're overthinking it. Ruoyan and I won't have these kinds of problems, unless you disagree."

“I explained my family situation to my parents in detail, and they didn’t mind. In fact, when my mom stayed at my house before the Lunar New Year, she even slept with Ruoyan.”

Zhang Aixiang and Xiao Liang looked at Xiao Ruoyan in disbelief, only to see her nod silently.

Xiao Ruoyan didn't tell her mother and grandfather about this. She originally planned to find a suitable opportunity to talk about it slowly during the Chinese New Year.

"So, as long as you agree, no one can stop us from doing what we're doing."

"Actually, I have a bold suggestion, but I don't know if I should say it."

After speaking, Xu Xiu glanced at Xiao Liang.

"Child, just say what you want to say. We'll listen attentively no matter what it is."

Xiao Liang walked directly to the square table in the lobby and sat down.

"I hope your family will move to Shixian County and then move Uncle's grave to the public cemetery there..."

"No, absolutely not!"

Xiao Liang refused without even thinking.

"You saw what happened to Grandpa this time. An orphan and a widow were bullied by their own family."

"What if it's a stranger? Luckily, the neighbors are all kind people, but you can't always entrust your fate to someone else, can you?"

"As you know, the village is getting smaller and smaller. Now it's just the elderly, women, and children left. What about the future?"

"For Ruoyan, the two of you are the closest people she has in the world."

"As for the money for buying a house in the county town and relocating the graves, I will help you solve it."

"You don't need to worry that Ruoyan will be ashamed after marrying into our family."

"I, Xu Xiu, came into this world to find her."

After saying that, Xu Xiu walked out of the main hall and started chopping firewood outside.

Xiao Liang stared at the figure chopping wood by the door and fell silent.

Xiao Ruoyan's tears streamed down her cheeks, and Zhang Aixiang's eyes were also red.

Xu Xiu tried his best to chop wood, but the result... wasn't as good as Xiao Ruoyan's. He had a lot of strength but no skill...

"Aixiang, I'd like to hear your opinion."

Xiao Liang finally broke the silence and asked in a low voice.

"Dad, I don't know either."

"Yes, if we agree, we may never be able to repay this kindness in our lifetime."

Xiao Liang glanced at the figure outside the door again, as if he were seeing his son when he was young.

At that moment, he made an important decision.

“Aixiang, let’s go to Shixian County tomorrow to visit Xu Xiu’s parents and elders.”

"Since both sets of parents know about Xiao Xu and Yan'er's situation, let's pay them a visit first, take out all the money we have, and leave only some for basic living expenses. We can live frugally from now on."

"Dad, what's wrong?"

"Seeing is believing, so I want to go and meet Xu Xiu's elders in person."

"Okay, Dad, I'll do whatever you say."

Xiao Ruoyan stared blankly at the figure outside the door, completely oblivious to what her mother and grandfather were saying.

After making up his mind, Xiao Liang went outside and called Xu Xiu in.

"Child, are your parents in Shixian County?"

"They should all be here before the fifth day of the Lunar New Year."

"What's wrong, Grandpa?"

Xu Xiu asked in confusion.

"We'd like to visit your elders in Shixian County tomorrow. Would that be convenient for us?"

Xiao Liang glanced at Xu Xiu and probed.

"Convenient? How could it not be convenient?"

After saying that, Xu Xiu took out his phone and ran out to make a call, afraid that his grandfather and the others would change their minds.

Since he suggested meeting his parents, it means that his earlier suggestion was not completely rejected.

When Fang Xueting heard what Xu Xiu said on the phone, she was so angry that she almost threw her phone down. Then she assured him that the arrangements for tomorrow's reception would be perfect.

After making the phone call, Xu Xiu realized that Fang Xueting was even more furious than he was.

After making the call, Xu Xiu returned to the house and prepared to leave.

"Give me Ruoyan's phone, I'll take it to get it repaired."

Xiao Ruoyan hesitated for a moment, but still silently took it out and instructed, "Repair it, but don't look at it carelessly after it's fixed."

"Of course, it's perfectly legitimate for me to check up on things."

Seeing Xu Xiu's funny expression, Xiao Ruoyan finally smiled.

Xu Xiu didn't let the family see him off; instead, he went directly to Zhang Tianxiang's house.

Zhang Tianxiang has practically become Xu Xiu's personal driver, but he still feels like he's getting a good deal. He's not very educated and usually does odd jobs.

It's not even as much as the fare Xu Xiu gave me.

Upon returning to Shixian County and arriving at his grandfather's house, his grandfather Xu Zhiyuan and maternal grandfather Fang Liao convened a "family meeting."

The general policy for tomorrow's reception has been determined, and the specific details have been carefully considered to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

Anyone who didn't know better would think we were hosting some high-ranking leader.

Xu Xiu was truly impressed; these two big shots were indeed retired cadres.

Grandpa's house is a self-built house with plenty of rooms, and someone has already gone to clean it.

Xu Xiu hadn't expected his elders to take it so seriously; he hadn't seen them treat New Year's Eve with the same level of importance.

After saying a few words to my family, I went to the county to find a place to repair my phone. Since it was the second day of the Lunar New Year, all the shops on the street were closed, and there were hardly any people on the street, let alone repairing phones.

Just when he was at his wit's end, he suddenly remembered that he had bought his cousin Fang An a fruit phone when he came back this time.

It just so happens that it hasn't been delivered yet, and Fang An hasn't run into it during his days on duty.

I struggled internally for a moment, but compared to my girlfriend, she was definitely more important. My cousin would surely understand.

Thinking of this, he went straight back to his grandfather's house, went into his own room, and took out Fang An's phone from a pile of gifts that hadn't been given away.

I felt no guilt at all; I took it very naturally and smoothly.

Xiao Ruoyan's phone could be turned on, but the screen was cracked and almost unusable. Xu Xiu copied all the data from the original phone to the new phone using a computer.

After I finished, I wanted to see what was inside, but out of respect for my girlfriend, I refrained from looking.

I looked at the broken phone and then at the newly opened packaging, and found that the model and color were the same.

Xu Xiu put the broken phone directly into the packaging box, preparing to stage a switcheroo.

The time has come to test his silver tongue; whether he can smooth things over depends on his words.

After all, I had told my cousin before the Lunar New Year that I had prepared a surprise for him.