Zhou Yaqin felt a little embarrassed by what Zhou Ma said, and scolded: "Mom, what are you talking about! I just want to go out with you more."

Zhou Xiaomei smiled and said, "Second sister, you should stay away from others and get married quickly, otherwise you will become an old maid."

"What do you know, girl?" Zhou Yaqin patted Zhou Xiaomei's head gently.

Although she was dating Li Qiang, she had not made up her mind whether to marry him after such a long time.

She felt that marriage was a lifelong event and should not be decided hastily. She also wanted to observe Li Qiang for a while to see if he was really the one who could accompany her for the rest of her life.

Zhou Yaqin knew in her heart that Li Qiang was a good person and they had many happy times together.

But when she thought about the daily necessities and household chores she would have to face after marriage, she became hesitant.

Moreover, she was not sure whether Li Qiang could understand her pursuit of freedom and dreams, and she did not want to lose herself because of marriage.

Mother Zhou felt a little anxious when she saw Zhou Yaqin looking thoughtful, but she also knew that such things could not be forced.

She sighed helplessly and said, "Yaqin, you're not a child anymore. You should think things through. No matter what decision you make, Mom hopes you'll be happy."

Zhou Yaqin nodded and said, "Mom, I understand. I'll think about it carefully."

"Little sister, please ride your bike to your eldest brother, second brother, and eldest sister's house later and ask them to come over for dinner in the evening."

Turning around, Mother Zhou instructed Zhou Xiaomei.

"Okay, Mom. I'll go right away." Zhou Xiaomei agreed readily, then turned around and went out to ride her bike.

Zhou Yaqin looked at Zhou Xiaomei's departing back and smiled helplessly.

She knew that her family was very concerned about her marriage, and she didn't want to make them worry, but she really needed time to think it through.

Mother Zhou looked at Zhou Yaqin and said earnestly, "Yaqin, I know you have your own ideas, but marriage is a process of two people supporting each other and facing life together."

"You can't keep running away because you're afraid. Li Qiang is a good kid, and you've been with him for so long, you should have a certain understanding of him. You should think more about his strengths, and believe in your own choice."

Zhou Yaqin nodded and said, "Mom, I understand. I'll seriously consider it. Li Qiang is actually very good to me. He respects my ideas and supports me in doing what I like. But I'm still a little worried. What if everything changes after we get married?"

Mother Zhou smiled and said, "Silly child, there will definitely be some changes when two people are together, but as long as you understand and tolerate each other, there will be no problem that cannot be solved."

"Look at your brother, Qiaoyi, and Shiying. Although their lives in Dabazi Village are difficult, they support each other and live happily."

"Mom, I think you shouldn't rush things too much. My second sister has her own ideas."

Zhou Ziwen said from the side, "After all, getting married is a lifelong thing, especially for women. If you choose the wrong person, you will regret it for the rest of your life."

Mother Zhou nodded slightly, sighed, and said, "I know I can't be impatient, but as a mother, I can't help but worry. Yaqin, don't think I'm nagging. I just want you to have a good home."

Zhou Yaqin walked over and took Zhou Ma's arm, saying softly, "Mom, I know you're doing this for my own good. I'll think about it carefully, so don't worry."

In fact, Zhou Ziwen didn’t think his second sister was a suitable match.

Although Li Qiang is very good to his second sister and likes her very much.

But Li Qiang's personality is very obvious, he is the kind of person who loves to play.

Although my second sister is also playful, as a man, being playful is not a good advantage.

In Zhou Ziwen's opinion, if a man loves to play too much, he may find it difficult to take on family responsibilities after marriage.

He was worried that his second sister would face many troubles in life after marrying Li Qiang.

But he also understood that it was difficult for others to interfere too much in matters of the heart, and the final decision still lay in the hands of his second sister.

In fact, Zhou Yaqin was not unaware of Li Qiang's playful personality, but she was immersed in the sweetness of love and did not think deeply about the impact of this on her future marriage.

Now, after discussing with her family, she began to seriously examine this relationship.

However, regardless of whether his second sister will marry Li Qiang in the future, he remains on the sidelines.

Even if my second sister marries Li Qiang in the future, I still have him as my younger brother!

If Li Qiang still loves to play after marriage and lacks the responsibility a man should have, then it will be his turn to take action.

He believed that with his methods, he could definitely make Li Qiang obedient.

Of course, these are just his ideas. As for now, it is still uncertain whether they can succeed!

After traveling for several days, Chen Shiying and Chen Qiaoyi were also tired, but little Yueyue was still quite energetic.

Seeing that they were so tired, Mother Zhou quickly asked them to rest.

She took little Yueyue to play and told her some little stories. Little Yueyue listened with great interest and laughed from time to time.

Feeling the cheerful atmosphere at home, Zhou Ziwen felt relieved.

As he watched Zhou Ma and little Yueyue interacting, scenes of life in Dabazi Village emerged in his mind. Those days of struggling and growing up together with his family were hard but extremely fulfilling.

He sat on the sofa, quietly feeling the warmth of home.

…

Not long after, Zhou Xiaomei, who had been to her eldest brother, second brother and eldest sister's home, came back.

Returning with her were her eldest brother, eldest sister-in-law, their niece, her second brother, their sister-in-law, their nephew, her eldest sister, and Zheng Ming, who had just become her brother-in-law.

When everyone saw Zhou Ziwen, they greeted him enthusiastically.

Brother Zhou walked up, patted Zhou Ziwen's shoulder firmly, and said with a hearty smile, "Little brother, long time no see! I heard that you are doing very well in Dabazi Village. You really bring honor to our Zhou family!"

Zhou Ziwen quickly stood up and responded with a smile: "Big brother, thank you for your praise. I am just doing my best to do something for the village."

Mrs. Zhou also smiled and said, "Ziwen, you don't know that your story in Dabazi Village has spread among our relatives. Everyone praises your ability."

Zhou Erge nodded at the side, a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Little brother, it's really not easy for you to achieve such success in the countryside. Although we live well in the city, compared to you, we always feel like something is missing."

Zhou Ersao continued, "Yes, Ziwen, you must tell us about your experiences there so that we can broaden our horizons."

My eldest sister Zhou Xiulan and her brother-in-law Zheng Ming also came over. Zhou Xiulan smiled and said, "My dear brother, you've changed a lot since you came back. You've become more mature and steady. This is probably the result of your training in Dabazi Village." (End of this chapter)