From the very beginning, Duan Hongming had a good impression of Zhao Qiujuan.

Later, seeing how badly Zhao Qiujuan was deceived by that scumbag, I couldn't help but feel sympathy for her.

As they spent more time together, the two of them started to see each other more often.

At first, Duan Hongming hadn't thought about dating. He had no money, no house, and hadn't even considered getting married.

But when he went home for Chinese New Year, his parents urged him to get married and went on blind dates.

He was pressured so much that he went on a blind date.

The blind date his parents found for him was quite good in many ways, but when they learned that he was working in a private company, they immediately became unwilling.

I went to two different places in a row and both were like this.

He understands people; for small companies, nobody really knows what the future holds.

But he was also quite depressed, and then he thought of Zhao Qiujuan.

Actually, Zhao Qiujuan is a good person. They both work at Baishi and neither of them looks down on the other!

He later stopped going on blind dates, and after returning to Changxi City, he started interacting more with Zhao Qiujuan.

As they spent more time together, he grew to like Zhao Qiujuan more and more.

She's hardworking and diligent; what a wonderful girl!

More than a month ago, Duan Hongming confessed his feelings.

However, after confessing their feelings, they continued to interact as before.

Not long ago, he told his parents that he had a girlfriend. His parents immediately wanted to meet her, and then he became a little worried that his parents might have a problem with Zhao Qiujuan and look down on her parents.

According to Zhao Qiujuan, neither of her parents could read...

He gave Zhao Qiujuan instructions for a long time, and Zhao Qiujuan finally said that she would go and tell Shi Zhen.

Why do they have to tell Shi Zhen about their relationship?

Duan Hongming was puzzled, but now...

Duan Hongming asked Shi Zhen, "Is Zhao Qiujuan you?"

Shi Zhen said, "She is my stepsister."

Duan Hongming: "..." Shi Zhen would visit his parents in Anshan Town from time to time and would ask him to help buy gifts, which showed that Shi Zhen had a good relationship with his parents.

Shi Zhen and Zhao Qiujuan must have a good relationship—I haven't seen Zhao Qiujuan staying at Shi Zhen's place.

So now... he's going to become the boss's brother-in-law?

"When are your parents coming?" Shi Zhen asked again.

Duan Hongming was slightly dazed: "They'll be coming this Saturday."

“Okay, I’ll pick you up then,” Shi Zhen said. He would wait until he finished dealing with Zhao Qiujuan’s matter this week, and then go to see Guan Baiyu on Sunday.

"Okay..." Duan Hongming wanted to find Zhao Qiujuan to find out what was going on.

Zhao Qiujuan clearly has a brother like that, so why did she still fall for that man in the first place?!

Shi Zhen was unaware of Duan Hongming's thoughts. That evening, he talked to Zhao Qiujuan and suggested that she sell the house in Anshan Town and buy a house in Changxi City.

Zhao Qiujuan will definitely settle down in Changxi City in the future, so selling her house in Anshan Town and buying one in Changxi City is just right.

To be honest, Zhao Qiujuan only spent less than 40,000 yuan to build the house, but now that house can be sold for at least 60,000 yuan.

Sixty thousand yuan is enough to make a down payment on a house in Changxi City.

As for the mortgage... Zhao Qiujuan is now an accountant, and he can pay her a salary of 1,200 yuan, so she can definitely afford to pay the mortgage.

If she buys a smaller house, she can pay in full.

Zhao Qiujuan actually wanted to live in Changxi City in the future, since the schools there were better, but she was also worried: "My parents have always lived in Anshan Town..."

Shi Zhen said, "In a few years, when their area is demolished, we'll let them move here."

Shi Dalin and his family are still young, so it's fine if they don't live with their children. When they get older... we can let them move to Changxi City.

We'll definitely have to buy them an apartment building with an elevator, so it'll be convenient for them to go up and down the stairs.

And Shi Dashan and the others... we'll have them move in then too.

Zhao Qiujuan agreed.

Selling and buying a house is not something that can be done in a short time. Before Zhao Qiujuan moved, Duan Hongming's parents came to visit.

Duan Hongming's parents came by train and then by bus.

The two boarded the bus and began talking about Duan Hongming.

Duan's father asked, "Have you asked Hongming about that girl's background?"

“I asked him! He won’t tell me! Don’t you know that?” said Duan’s mother.

Mr. Duan frowned: "It's the same old story: we'll find out once we get there?"

"Yes," said Mrs. Duan.

"With him like this, no decent girl would be interested in him. I wonder who he's dating! What does he do?" Mr. Duan complained.

Duan's mother said, "He won't say, but that girl probably doesn't have a stable job..."

The two were worried and determined that if Zhao Qiujuan wasn't good enough, they would make Duan Hongming break up with her!

Finally, the bus arrived in Changxi City.

As soon as Duan's mother got off the bus, she began looking for Duan Hongming.

"Dad, Mom, over here!" Duan Hongming called out.

When Duan's parents looked over, they saw Duan Hongming standing next to a car.

Both of Duan's parents were factory workers, which was considered a very good job in their time, especially Duan's father, who was a minor leader.

Their consistent requirement for their children has been to get them into government-affiliated institutions.

Unfortunately, Duan Hongming wouldn't listen!

However, although Duan Hongming is disobedient, he now sends his family 1,000 yuan every month... Before, Duan Hongming's job only paid him 600 yuan a month!

Their son seems to be doing quite well too?

Now they've been picked up in a car...

Both of them were a little excited, but they also felt that they could have higher expectations for their daughter-in-law.

"Mom and Dad, get in the car." Duan Hongming helped his parents into the car, then said to the person in the driver's seat, "Uncle Guan, to the company."

"Are you taking us to your company?" Mr. Duan asked, then glanced at the car with a reserved air. "Is this the car your company provides for you?"

"Dad, you're overthinking it. How could the company possibly provide me with a car?"

"Then what is this...?"

"Knowing I was coming to pick you up, the boss had Uncle Guan take me there," Duan Hongming said.

"Your boss is a really nice person."

"It's not that he's a good person, it's just that..."

"What is it?" Duan's father asked.

Duan Hongming said, "My partner is his older sister."

Father Duan: "???"

When Mr. and Mrs. Duan arrived at Baishi Construction, they saw the new and impressive office building.

The two were immediately stunned by the building.

"Qiu Juan, and our boss, are both inside," Duan Hongming said.

Duan's parents followed them inside and saw Shi Zhen and Zhao Qiujuan, who had been dressed up.

Originally, Mr. and Mrs. Duan were going to put on a show of hostility, but these were Duan Hongming's boss, and the boss's sister...

And this company doesn't seem to be as small as they imagined...

Both of them were extremely polite.

At this moment, Shi Zhen waved his hand and led them to a restaurant for dinner.

He booked a table at the best restaurant in Changxi City, where Shi Dalin, Zhao Meiyun, and Shi Ting were already waiting.

The group went over and took their seats.

Shi Dalin and Zhao Meiyun were actually a little intimidated by the scene.

However, Duan Hongming's parents were not wealthy either, and they were also nervous.

When the topic of marriage came up, they discussed their respective conditions...

Zhao Qiujuan is the accountant of Shizhen Company.

What is an accountant? In a company, the person who manages the money is usually the boss's confidant!

Not to mention, she's the boss's older sister!

Mr. and Mrs. Duan had no objection to Zhao Qiujuan's profession.

When they learned that Zhao Qiujuan owned a house... their son didn't even have a house!

It seems that their family's circumstances are inferior to others in every way.

Their son found a girlfriend, that's pretty impressive...

Shi Zhen was deliberately putting on airs for Duan's parents to see.

Duan Hongming had mentioned some things about his parents before, so he roughly knew what kind of personalities his parents had.

Fearing that Zhao Qiujuan might suffer injustice in the future, he decided to make a good impression now.

Sure enough, after the meal, Mr. and Mrs. Duan treated Zhao Qiujuan much better.

Shi Zhen then asked Zhao Qiujuan and Duan Hongming to accompany Duan's parents on a tour of Changxi City the next day, and Guan Jianguo would drive them.

Mr. and Mrs. Duan were overjoyed.

Duan's parents went back with Duan Hongming, while Shi Dalin and the others were taken by Shi Zhen to the house where Zhao Qiujuan lived.

Zhao Meiyun was very excited the whole way: "I never thought Qiu Juan could find such a good partner, it's really great..."

That's a college student! Earning over two thousand a month!

Which of the men she had her eye on could compare to Duan Hongming?

From now on, when she meets villagers and they ask about Zhao Qiujuan's marriage, she will no longer feel shy and can confidently tell them about Zhao Qiujuan's situation!

Ultimately, it was Shi Zhen who had good judgment!

Shi Dalin was actually happy too. He had been arguing with Shi Zhen and ignoring him, but now he was smiling and talking to Shi Zhen, discussing Zhao Qiujuan's marriage with him.

Shi Zhen was in a good mood, and the next day he even took Shi Dalin for a stroll around Changxi City.

However, that evening... after sending Shi Dalin and the others back to Anshan Town, he went to the provincial capital.