After chatting for a few minutes, Ye Qing discovered that Zhou Ming was a chatterbox. He also learned that he and Sun Hongxing were from the city's transportation team. They came down today to deliver goods and would leave tomorrow.

As expected of a transporter, he had broad knowledge. Xiang Changlin couldn't help yearning for the local customs and practices when he heard him talk about them.

"Girl, are you from the city?"

Ye Qing worked in the city, so Zhou Ming naturally thought she was a city dweller.

"No, I'm from the countryside too, and we were from the same brigade. I was lucky, and once when I came to the county town, I happened to run into a guesthouse recruiting workers, and I was selected."

"So that's how it is. Then Brother Changlin is in the village, and you're in the county. Won't you two be separated after you get married?"

In just a few minutes, Zhou Ming started to treat the two men as brothers. If you didn't know them, you would think they were old friends who had known each other for many years.

"Yes, but I can't give up my job. This is the only way for now."

Zhou Ming couldn't bear to see his savior get married and stay a widow at home, so he thought for a while and suggested, "Brother Changlin, let me introduce you to a job! This way you two can be together!"

"this..."

Xiang Changlin and Ye Qing looked at each other. They both felt that this was quite sudden. Was this an unexpected surprise?

"Will it be too difficult for you?"

Xiang Changlin really didn't want to give up this opportunity, but he also didn't want to make things difficult for Zhou Ming. He had never intended to repay a favor.

Zhou Ming laughed and waved his hand. "It's not difficult. However, the people I know are mostly from the city. I don't really know many people from your county. But don't worry. I will ask someone about it. When I come to deliver the goods in a few days, I will ask Qingqing to tell her."

Most people in this era are still very enthusiastic and honest. Especially since it was their life-saving grace, Zhou Ming also wanted to do something for them. A meal alone was not enough to express his gratitude.

"Thank you. I'm sorry for the trouble. It doesn't matter if you can't find it. I'm already very grateful that you can help me."

Xiang Changlin had never thought that his act of kindness would bring him such a great reward. It seems that good people are rewarded. If Zhou Ming can really find a job for him, it can be said to be a blessing of rebirth. It is so difficult to find a job in the county. The most important thing is that he will not have to be separated from his wife in the future.

Ye Qing was also very happy, and he only hoped that Zhou Ming could be more helpful and really find a job for Xiang Changlin.

"Brother Zhou, my wife and I will toast you with water instead of wine. Brother Sun will also join us."

After Ye Qing finished speaking, Xiang Changlin also picked up the water cup and said, "Cheers to you, thank you!"

"You're welcome, you're welcome. We've met by chance and we can be considered friends. Let's not say polite words. Cheers!"

"cheers."

If you don't agree, there's nothing to say. But if you do, there's endless things to talk about. They ate and talked for more than an hour before they dispersed. They also had to go back to the guesthouse, so the four of them walked back together.

When they arrived downstairs at the guesthouse, Zhou Ming reached out and patted Changlin on the shoulder, "Brother Changlin, wait for my news. I will get it done for you in a week at the latest!"

Xiang Changlin knew that since Zhou Ming could say this, his job was secure. This also showed that his family must have some influence, otherwise he would not be able to say such confidently.

"Good brother, next time you come over, I'll treat you and Hong Xing to a meal!"

Zhou Ming grinned, "Okay, I won't be polite with you, hahaha! We'll go up first so as not to interrupt your conversation."

After the two of them went upstairs, Ye Qing went back to the dormitory and took out the finished cloth shoes.

"Go over there and try it on to see if it fits."

Ye Qing pointed to the bench next to him, nodded to Changlin and followed him over.

He took off his patched cloth shoes and put on the new shoes made by Ye Qing himself, then walked on the ground. "It's just right. It doesn't squeeze my feet at all. New shoes are so comfortable!"

"As long as it fits, you can put it back on."

"No, save it for the wedding day. I want to wear the shoes you made for me to welcome you home!"

Ye Qing smiled and said, "Okay, then you take it off first."

"Um."

Xiang Changlin took off his shoes, patted the dust off the soles, and carefully put them into the bag.

"Take out some of this candy and share it with your colleagues. I'll take the rest back."

"good."

Ye Qing grabbed two handfuls and put them in his pocket. "These are enough. It's getting late. You should go back first. I've taken a leave today and it's not possible for me to go home this week. Come back after a few days to see if the job that Brother Zhou has found for you is going anywhere."

"Okay. We are indeed a couple, and my luck is not bad either!"

He couldn't stop feeling happy when he thought that he would be able to work in the county soon.

Ye Qing also felt that the two of them were too lucky. "I think so too. But don't tell your family when you go back. Wait until everything is settled. We don't know much about Brother Zhou's situation. What if something unexpected happens and it doesn't work out? We always have to be prepared for the worst."

"Well, I understand. It doesn't matter if I wait a few days to get the job done, I'll give them a surprise. Wife, I can't wait to marry you."

No, if I go back I'll have to urge my mother to set a date quickly. I really don't want to wait even a day!

"Then come and marry me soon."

Ye Qing also looked forward to the day when they would get married.

Xiang Changlin smiled softly, his voice indescribably gentle and tender, "Soon."

"It's getting late, you should go back first."

"Well, I'm leaving now."

The reluctance in Xiang Changlin's eyes was almost overflowing.

Ye Qing smiled and said, "I'll take you to the door and take the car, okay?"

The two of them arrived at the entrance of the guesthouse and waited for the car. Xiang Changlin suddenly remembered that the marriage certificate was still with her, so he said, "Give me a marriage certificate. I'll take it back to show my parents."

"good."

Ye Qing took out a marriage certificate from her bag and handed it to him, then put it carefully in front of Changlin.

After waiting for about six or seven minutes, the car arrived. Ye Qing waved and saw him off to the car. He turned around and went back to the guesthouse after he could no longer see the car.

"Comrade Xiao, please have some wedding candy."

Ye Qing walked past the front desk, grabbed a few candies from his pocket and handed them to Xiao Mei.

When Xiao Mei saw that there was candy to eat, she happily took it and gave her blessings again.

"Congratulations! Don't keep calling me comrade. It makes me feel awkward. Let's just call each other by our first names from now on. Just call me Xiaomei. That's what my parents call me."

"Okay, then you can call me Qingqing, that's what my parents call me too!"