Dinner time.

Jiang Xuan was surprised that Lu Pei'an would ask her a few questions about her basic information, such as her age, zodiac sign, and how many years of schooling she had attended.

Jiang Xuan answered them one by one.

Lu Pei-an was quite surprised to learn that Jiang Xuan had actually attended high school.

These days, many rural families don't value girls' education.

It seems the Jiang family is quite well-off.

"I heard you've lived with your uncle's family since you were little?"

Jiang Xuan nodded, "Yes, my father passed away early, and my mother remarried."

Wang Yingqiu enthusiastically served her food, asking, "Are they good to you?"

Jiang Xuan thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "It's alright."

"Eat more, it's still early today. After we finish eating, I'll take you shopping and we can buy some clothes so you can go back home looking very proud tomorrow."

Kang Hyun did indeed intend to buy clothes.

These clothes I'm wearing are so unfashionable.

"Thank you, Auntie."

Lu Shengye's tone was icy: "No need for you, I will take her myself."

Wang Yingqiu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's fine too. Oh, look at my memory."

She put down her chopsticks, went out for a while, and came back a few minutes later with a red envelope in her hand.

"This is something Pei-An and I prepared for you. Please take it."

"Thank you, uncle and aunt. I appreciate your kindness, but I won't accept the red envelope."

Lu Shengye, who was sitting next to her, stretched out his long arm, took the red envelope, and threw it in front of her.

Jiang Xuan stood up, bowed, and said, "Thank you, Uncle and Aunt."

Wang Yingqiu smiled and said, "It's alright, we'll be family soon, no need to be so polite."

Wang Yingqiu picked up a piece of pork rib for each of Diandian and Fanxing, then turned to Jiang Xuan and said, "If you don't mind, why don't you stay at my place tonight? Tingting and Xiaomei's beds are big, you can squeeze in."

Lu Shengye said coldly, "No need, I'll take her to the guesthouse later."

He then turned to Jiang Xuan and said softly, "Don't worry, the guesthouses near the military region are quite safe."

Wang Yingqiu was furious. Was Lu Shengye deliberately trying to make things difficult for her?

He's only so arrogant because he's the only son in the Lu family.

Let's see how long he can be so smug after the baby in her belly is born!

Jiang Xuan wasn't used to staying at other people's homes, and since Lu Shengye had said that the area near the military region was very safe, she thought it would be better to stay at the guesthouse.

After dinner, Dian Dian Fan Xing went out to play with her friends.

Jiang Xuan helped carry the bowls and chopsticks into the kitchen. She had originally planned to help wash the dishes, but Wang Yingqiu refused, so she went back to the main room.

Just then, Lu Pei'an handed the car keys to Lu Shengye and said, "The car application is complete. The things for the marriage proposal are all in the trunk. Take a look. If you need anything else, you can buy it yourself. Be careful on the road."

Lu Shengye didn't say anything, and took Jiang Xuan out the door.

*

It was dusk, and Ningzhou was at a slightly higher altitude than Qinshui, so the temperature was a bit lower and it wasn't as scorching as in the height of summer.

The gentle breeze felt incredibly comfortable.

In the courtyard, people who had finished dinner came out to cool off, chatting in groups of three or five.

When everyone saw Lu Shengye suddenly bring out a beautiful girl, the conversation immediately stopped and shifted to them.

Wang Yuying, who was sewing shoe soles, stopped her needlework and asked, "Xiao Ye, who is this girl?"

"Yes, Ono, I've never seen you bring a girl home before. Could she be your girlfriend?" Aunt Li said, cracking sunflower seeds.

"He's my boyfriend."

"Oh? It really is your girlfriend. When did you start dating?"

"Where is this girl from? She's quite pretty."

Lu Shengye smiled and said, "We will hold a banquet soon, and I will tell you the details then."

Even after Lu Shengye and Jiang Xuan left, the chatter continued for a long time.

"So Ono can laugh. I thought he couldn't."

"This girl is pretty, but judging from her clothes, she doesn't seem to be from the local area."

"He looks like a country bumpkin. I wonder how he managed to hook up with Ono?"

"What are you thinking? The Lu family is such a poor family, how could they possibly marry a country girl? Maybe the girl dressed like that on purpose."

Wang Yuying traced a line on her scalp with a needle and lowered her voice, "That's right, do you think she might be the mother of those twins?"

"No way, he's so young."

"Hey, there are plenty of teenagers in the countryside who have children. Otherwise, what young woman would be so eager to become a stepmother? Don't we all know how good or bad it is to be a stepmother? Look at Wang Yingqiu, she's been married for seven or eight years, and the two Lu family kids still treat her coldly."

"Sisters, what are you all talking about?" Wang Yingqiu walked over, her belly protruding.

Wang Yuying smiled and said, "We didn't talk much. Have you eaten? Come and sit down."

"No, I'll go buy some soy sauce to make braised meat."

Zhang Qiuqin had woolen loops wrapped around her knees as she said, "By the way, Yingqiu, is your Xiaoye really dating someone? We just saw him go out with a girl."

Wang Yingqiu smiled and said, "Yes, I'm getting married soon."

"That's too fast! I've never heard you mention it before."

"I only just realized this myself. When kids grow up, there are some things they won't tell us parents, don't you think?"

Zhang Qiuqin lowered her voice, "If you ask me, it's better for Xiaoye to get married sooner. It'll be easier for you. Look at Xiaoye's son, Diandian. He's like a mud monkey, jumping around all over the place. Who can stand that for long?"

Wang Yingqiu interrupted her, "Oh, Aunt Zhang, boys have to be mischievous to be successful. If they're always fighting and making a fuss, their parents will have to worry about their development."

"I just love kids, otherwise I wouldn't be thinking about having another one, don't you think?"

"You guys chat, I have to hurry up, the store will close soon."

As soon as Wang Yingqiu left, supporting her back, Zhang Qiuqin snorted, "Look at you, putting on a brave face. The day you cry is yet to come."

Aunt Li said in a low voice, "Alright, alright, let's talk about something else. By the way, didn't you say last time that your nephew was looking for a partner? My family..."

*

Flying Shopping Mall.

Feitian Shopping Mall is located in the main urban area of ​​Ningzhou, which is quite far from the provincial military region.

It took about half an hour to drive there.

As night falls, neon lights shimmer with colorful light on the exterior walls of the building.

The number of pedestrians on the street gradually decreased, with only a few bicycles occasionally passing by.

There is a dedicated parking lot outside Feitian Shopping Mall.

After parking the car, Lu Shengye strode towards the main gate.

Before leaving home, Lu Shengye changed into casual clothes: a black short-sleeved shirt and a gray undershirt.

His shirt cuffs were casually rolled up, revealing half of his muscular, wheat-colored arm.

Jiang Xuan thought he was even more handsome, so she mustered up all her courage, chased after him, and grabbed his hand.