Chapter 170 Brother-in-law Zhou Qingyang

The little train started moving, departing from Ma'anshan Station and heading towards Songjiang River.

Most of the people on the train were employees and their families from several forest farms along this railway line.

Some were from Ma'anshan Forestry Farm going to other places on business, while others were coming from other places on business and returning home.

Of course, the most people go to Songjianghe for business.

Sheng Liancheng had never worked at the Ma'anshan Forest Farm and was not very familiar with the people there.

Perfect timing! The four of them sat quietly, gazing at the endless snow-covered forest outside the car window, occasionally exchanging a few words, enjoying a peaceful moment.

Ma'anshan Forest Farm is closer to Songjiang River. It only passes through Qianjin Station and Songshan Forest Farm before reaching the forest railway.

After leaving the small train station of the Senkaku Railway, the group first went to find a hotel to settle down.

During the Lunar New Year, many people from various forest farms came down to handle business. The large dormitory-style rooms were gone, but there were two small rooms available.

It just so happens that Zhang Shuzhen and Li Yuqin share a room, while Sheng Liancheng and Sheng Xiping share another.

Although it costs more money, it's quiet and safe.

After all, they brought a lot of things with them. The dormitory was crowded and chaotic, and no one could guarantee that no one would be tempted to steal their things.

After settling into his accommodation, he locked the door and went out to find a place to eat.

In order to get to our destination, everyone ate a few bites of food hastily in the morning and set off. It's already past eleven o'clock, how could we not be hungry?

So we found a restaurant nearby, ordered a few dishes, a bowl of hot soup for each of us, and two steamed buns.

It's quite comforting to have a warm and cozy meal.

After finishing her meal, Li Yuqin was going to the Zhou family's house.

As the matchmaker, she needs to go to the Zhou family in advance to ask if they have any further requests. If so, she needs to handle them as soon as possible.

As for Sheng Xiping, he has to go to the purchasing department of the medicinal materials company.

The bear gall bladder that I fought with Wang Jianshe and Chen Weiguo before has dried up completely. I might as well take this opportunity to sell it and buy some things to prepare for the New Year.

Sheng Liancheng and his wife were fine, but since they rarely came to Songjianghe, they couldn't help but go shopping.

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, if there's anything suitable, I'll buy some New Year's goods.

And so, the four of them went to the street together. Then Li Yuqin went to the Zhou family's house, while the Sheng family of three went to the medicinal herb company to sell bear gallbladders.

With the Lunar New Year approaching, the purchasing department of the medicinal herb company didn't see as many people selling goods as it did in the fall.

So Sheng Xiping quickly sold the bear gallbladder. This time the quality was better than the last time, but the weight was less. In the end, he sold it for 510 yuan.

Sheng Xiping carefully put away the money and receipts, then led his parents out of the purchasing station and headed straight for the Fusong store.

Now that we're here, it's up to Zhang Shuzhen to do her job.

Women, regardless of age or era, are always full of interest in shopping.

Zhang Shuzhen strolled around, buying whatever she liked or that she needed for the Lunar New Year.

Zhang Shuzhen was particularly enthusiastic about picking out discounted items that didn't require tickets and had slight imperfections.

It was quite a coincidence; it was the end of the year and stores were clearing out their inventory, so there were a lot of good stuff.

By the end, Sheng Liancheng and Sheng Xiping, father and son, were almost too many to carry.

After Zhang Shuzhen had finished shopping, the family of three returned to the hotel, just as Li Yuqin returned as well.

"Sister-in-law, how's it going? Do Qinglan's parents have any other requests?"

Upon seeing Li Yuqin, Zhang Shuzhen quickly had the father and son carry the things she had bought into their house.

Zhang Shuzhen took Li Yuqin's hand, and the two went back inside to chat.

"Sister-in-law, the Zhou family doesn't have any more requests."

With the conditions your family offered, who wouldn't be happy to agree without hesitation? What other conditions could there be?

Li Yuqin laughed as soon as she heard that.

Ever since Zhou Qinglan and Sheng Xiping started dating, the Sheng family has thought of everything from watches and fabrics to leather shoes, cotton-padded clothes, and trousers.

When Zhou Qinglan went home yesterday, Zhang Shuzhen brought her quite a few things.

Even the bear meat given to her by the Liu family, Zhang Shuzhen couldn't bear to eat herself, and gave Zhou Qinglan a rather large piece to take away.

If the Zhou family is still being picky and making demands, let alone whether the Sheng family is willing or not, Li Yuqin will be the first to disagree.

"When my cousin-in-law heard that you were going to give me a bride price, she said no."

These things aren't fashionable anymore. As long as Xiping treats Qinglan well in the future, the couple has no other demands.

When a family marries off their daughter, doesn't everyone want her to have a good life? Having a husband who is caring and considerate is more important than money and possessions.

The Zhou family has high hopes for Sheng Xiping as a person; they're not after his money.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shuzhen finally felt relieved.

She's this old; what hasn't she experienced?

It's quite common for the bride's family to ask for things at the last minute, just before the two families are about to get engaged or married.

"Thank you, sister-in-law. When the two children get married, I'll make sure they toast you a few more times."

Zhang Shuzhen was genuinely grateful to Li Yuqin; without her mediation, the two children's marriages wouldn't have been arranged so quickly.

The wedding went smoothly, so everyone was relieved. They went out for a casual meal that evening and went to bed peacefully.

On the morning of the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, the Sheng family of three, accompanied by Li Yuqin, arrived at Zhou Mingyuan's home in Baishan Street.

The Zhou family had been preparing for this for a long time.

Zhou Qingyue and Zhou Qingyang, who had just returned home from visiting relatives, got up early and swept the yard clean, clearing away all the snow.

The firewood scraps and other debris were all neatly gathered up.

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