"Yes, Hongmei will definitely take care of her friends."

Cheng Guangxu, I have a question for you, don't take it personally.

"you say?"

"You were with Hongmei for four years, weren't you attracted by her beauty and personality?"

Cheng Guangxu smiled. "Zhang Hongmei is my goddess, the kind of person you can only worship."

Er Ya laughed after hearing Cheng Guangxu's words. "When you were pursuing me, I always wanted to ask this question. Hongmei is too dazzling; everyone, young and old, would be attracted to her. Besides, she's too beautiful. How could someone as ordinary as me get your attention?"

"Haha, actually I first saw Zhang Hongmei when she was filling out her college application. I didn't pay attention to her appearance at the time. It's just a pity that she didn't choose the mathematics department."

But later all my classmates said that Zhang Hongmei was a fairy, and I even saw her sitting with girls from the literature department.

It was only when we compared them that we realized Zhang Hongmei was indeed prettier than the others.

Later, we worked together in the student union. I wasn't attracted by her beauty, but I was impressed by her talent.

I also took her advice when I went abroad later. I'm a bit of a simpleton, and at the time I thought I'd live a life of luxury, following in Zhang Hongmei's footsteps.

"Hehe, your idea is really bizarre. Do you know what Hongmei said about you? She thinks you are a pure person."

"She and I are friends for life. I'll also be her brother-in-law in the future. Hahaha!"

Er Ya smiled, her lips pursed. The knot in her heart was untied. If Cheng Guangxu really had other intentions, he wouldn't have said it so naturally.

The two of them ate dinner in the dining car. They didn't have any luggage, and there were few people on the train.

Their relationship progressed rapidly along the way. They would hold hands, but that was all.

After getting off the bus, the two rushed to the bus stop and finally caught the last bus.

Dinner was late at home today; we just finished eating when Er Ya and her brother arrived.

"How was the journey? Was it smooth sailing?"

"It went very smoothly, and I even got a sleeper berth back."

"Hongmei, I need to take a shower and change my clothes first."

Aunt Li made beef and scallion dumplings for the two of them. They tasted very delicious.

After finishing her meal, Er Ya went to the study to find Zhang Hongmei.

"Hehe, how are you feeling now? Watching you two get along, it seems quite loving."

"Hmm! He's alright! Cheng Guangxu is a very honest person. You don't know, he calls my parents 'Mom and Dad' as soon as he sees them."

"Hahaha, my third uncle must be stunned."

"Yes! It took my dad a long time to recover."

"You two are engaged, when are you planning to get married?"

"May Day, Cheng Guangxu is quite anxious."

"Hehe, that's just the kind of person he is. When he's not perceptive, no matter what you say, he won't understand. This time when I came back, I persuaded the three of them, and he was the first one who wanted to get married. Sister Er Ya, you will definitely be happy."

"Hehe, I know that too."

Hongmei, my mom will be coming over during summer vacation. My great-grandmother and her family will be coming soon too. When the old lady found out you were pregnant with twins, she was so excited she couldn't even speak coherently.

"Grandma called me. Second Uncle and the others are back, and I'll come over after I see them."

Er Ya then told Zhang Hongmei about Liu Jianguo's situation. "How could my brother be like this? I really don't understand how a man can be led by the nose by a woman."

Zhang Hongmei shook her head. "This has nothing to do with men and women. It just means that Brother Jianguo likes his wife."

“Hongmei, I’ve told Cheng Guangxu that I will take care of my parents in their old age.”

"Hehe, you don't need to do anything, I'll take care of it."

"Hehe, how could I possibly need you?"

"Sister Er Ya, I'm serious. What do you think is the reason I built this building in Liujiatun?"

Er Ya just smiled; there was no point in arguing now. They could deal with the future later.

The next day, Wang Ying drove over to pick up Cheng Guangxu and the other two.

"Congratulations, Sister Er Ya."

Er Ya just smiled with her lips pursed. She glared at Wang Ying.

"We'll be able to see each other more often from now on. Also, the lingerie store is all renovated and will open on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month."

"Wang Ying, I only have one thousand yuan on me." This is what I've saved up over the years by living frugally, plus the rewards from the city.

"Hehe, Hongmei gave me two thousand for you. You can pay it back in installments once we make some money."

Am I trying to get something for nothing?

"Dream on! You have to go to the store every Saturday and Sunday to check the accounts, and you also have to work as a sales clerk. We hired you. Even employees need holidays, right?"

"Sure, I'll come over Friday night."

Cheng Guangxu and the other two had already packed up. Wang Ying drove to meet them.

Zhang Hongmei didn't wake up until eight o'clock; she'd been too lazy lately.

First came Tai Chi, then dinner. She's the apple of everyone's eye; everyone in the family is focused on her.

Before we knew it, it was the Lantern Festival, and Zhu Zi arrived yesterday. Zhang Hongmei and Er Ya talked with her in the study for more than two hours.

"Brother Zhu, you're about to be a senior in college, what are your thoughts?"

"I don't know either. My major probably only allows me to do internships in rural areas, right?" Zhu Zi had thought about this question before, but he had no clue what to do.

"I don't know either, but if you want to stay in the capital, I'll try to find a way for you. Also, you're getting older, and your wife is very worried. She's called me and asked me to introduce you to someone."

I don't have many female classmates, and almost all of them are married. The only ones I have are the girls under my supervision.

But they're both orphans. I'm not sure if you'd mind their background? Or maybe Er Ya could ask one of their classmates for you?

Zhu Zi got excited and said, "Hongmei, what do I have to complain about? I come from the countryside!"

Besides, I'm not good-looking at all. I'm just glad the girl doesn't mind.

I mean, if someone really agrees to marry me, please help me keep me in the capital. They're all your subordinates; I can't just run them away. That would be too unfair to you.”

Er Ya and the other girl exchanged a smile. Er Ya had indeed guessed half of it correctly.

"Brother Zhu, from what you're saying, you've got your eye on someone?"

The grown man's face suddenly turned red. He didn't answer the question immediately.

"Brother Zhu, just say what you want to say. We're both your sisters."

"Hongmei, Erya. I think Comrade Hanmei is a good person."

"How about this, you two go to school first, and I'll ask Han Mei what she thinks tomorrow?"

Zhu Zi's eager expression turned cold.

Er Ya really couldn't stand Zhang Hongmei's perverse sense of humor.

"Hongmei, why don't you just ask today? It won't delay anything, otherwise Brother Zhu will be too anxious."

"Hehe, that's fine! I'll ask today. You two want to go and rest, right?"