The rice is cooked.

"I'm here, uncle." Zhang Xinxin quickly stood up and ran to the kitchen.

The others stopped talking and followed Zhang Xinxin into the kitchen.

The house was filled with the aroma of delicious noodles.

"Uncle, it smells so good." Zhang Xinxin said sweetly.

"It smells good. Eat more later. I made a lot." Ma Dahe was very pleased with her praise.

I can’t be more happy.

"There are buns in the steamer. I'll bring them to you." While making noodles, Ma Dahe heated up the buns.

Just eating noodles doesn't satisfy my hunger.

"Uncle, you're the best." Zhang Xinxin walked into the living room carrying noodles.

Ruan Mengmeng suppressed her laughter.

Zhang Xinxin's method of deceiving people is really interesting.

Ma Dahe was so fooled that she was at a loss and willingly made all kinds of delicious food for her.

And there is my younger brother Ruan Zilong.

It seemed that Ma Dahe was unable to resist the coquettishness and deception of these two people.

After just a few words, Ma Dahe felt like he was floating in the air.

However, she really likes the atmosphere of the whole family being happy together.

Perhaps, it’s not that Ma Dahe can’t see through the two kids’ deception, but that he just likes this kind of life.

I have to say, the truth about Ruan Mengmeng is revealed.

Ma Dahe has lived alone for most of his life. Not only does he have no children at home, he doesn't even have anyone to accompany him.

Now that he has integrated into the Zhang family, the children like him, and the Zhang couple respect him and treat him as a close relative. What regrets does he have?

He likes his current life and the happiness that his children bring him.

The meal consisted of noodles and buns, and everyone was very satisfied.

"I'll make some dough tonight and some flower rolls tomorrow. I also need to make some more buns. We're almost done."

It is stuffed with sauerkraut and minced meat, and all the children like it.

Make some more tomorrow.

"Mom, I want to eat sauerkraut and minced meat." Zhang Xinxin suggested.

"Okay, Mengmeng, what about you guys?" Bai Rong asked for others' opinions.

"I'm fine with either. Vegetables are delicious too, and you can add some fungi." The fungi she was talking about were nothing more than mushrooms.

"Yeah, sure, I'll make some tomorrow." I've made it a few times before and it tastes really good.

These were taught to her by Ruan Mengmeng.

"Auntie, I like pork vermicelli." The buns made with vermicelli are very soft, and Ruan Zilong likes them very much.

"Okay, I'll make some of this filling too." Bai Rong agreed quickly.

"My eldest brother likes chopped green onions, so we make steamed buns with chopped green onions." She continued.

"I'm fine with anything, as long as the kids like it." Ma Dahe waved his hand. He didn't have high requirements for food.

He lived alone before, so why would he care so much?

It’s good enough to be able to eat enough.

Since integrating into the Zhang family, my living standards have improved dramatically.

Every day it's either meat, rice or noodles.

"Xinxin, go wash the dishes." Seeing that everyone was full, Bai Rong began to assign tasks.

Then, she looked at the remaining people. "Brother, we need to take care of the things we bought."

"Okay." Ma Dahe had no objection.

Knowing that there would be a banquet at home in a few days, and Zhang Weiguo and his son were too busy to go home, he, as the only man in the family [except Ruan Zilong], had to take responsibility.

"Auntie, I'll help too." Ruan Zilong volunteered.

"Okay, our Zilong has grown up and can help his aunt with work." Bai Rong was very pleased and touched his head.

…..

In a hurry, five days passed in the blink of an eye.

March 20th of the Gregorian calendar.

Auspicious time.

Ruan Mengmeng got up early in the morning.

Bai Rong had already held a small meeting last night and said that today was the day Zhang Xinxin and Tian Kai were getting engaged.

Everyone should get up early.

On weekdays, no matter how late Bai Rong slept, she never complained.

Now, something happened at home, and Ruan Mengmeng also knew that things had different priorities.

So, I got up early in the morning.

From now on, she is Zhang Xinxin's sister-in-law. Bah, bullshit sister-in-law. Being a sister is okay, but being a sister-in-law is too ugly.

You can tell she's an old woman right away.

She couldn't help but touch her face. No, she was not an old woman.

Have you ever seen an old woman with such tender skin?

She doesn't want to be an old woman, she's still a baby.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Zhang Sinian was a little surprised to see her upset and angry.

"It's okay." Ruan Mengmeng felt that she was thinking too much.

She is only seventeen years old this year, at the age of blooming flowers, what a damn old woman.

She is young.

In order to attend Zhang Xinxin's engagement party, Zhang Weiguo and Zhang Sinian both took leave today.

All the things I bought for home were dealt with yesterday.

Even the whole house was cleaned up and down in preparation for this day.

It also proves the Zhang family's attitude towards the Tian family and how much they value this marriage.

Bai Rong and his wife do not have any feudal ideas of favoring boys over girls.

Both of them love their daughter and son equally.

Since they have agreed to the marriage, the couple hopes that both parties will be on an equal footing.

That is, equality between men and women.

…..

At half past eight, the sun rose from the east, and the warm sunlight made the yard a little warm.

Two cars were stopped at the gate of the family compound.

"Hello, comrade, please show your ID." The gatekeeper made a gesture to signal the people in the car.

"Hello, comrade, this is my ID. The person behind me is my relative." Tian Kai handed over his ID through the car window.

The man read it carefully and then looked at the ID of the person behind him.

"Hello, comrade. You don't live in the family housing complex. Are you visiting relatives?"

Even though he knew that the two people held high positions, it was his duty to do so and he could only question them in detail.

Tian Kai also understood, so he was not impatient, but explained patiently.

"We are here today mainly to propose marriage. Today is..."

“…”

“……..”

"Please accept these candies and share in the good luck." After saying that, Tian Kai took out the candies prepared in the car and handed them over.

"Thank you, congratulations, congratulations." The man took the candy and let the two cars pass.

There is no way. Even though the Zhang family came and told them a few days ago, the necessary questioning still needs to be done.

Otherwise, with so many people watching in the family compound, he wouldn't be able to take responsibility if something happened later.

The two cars entered the family compound smoothly and headed straight for Zhang's house.

Knock knock knock...there was a knock on the door.

In the yard.

Except for Zhang Xinxin and Ruan Mengmeng who were still upstairs, everyone else was waiting in the living room early.

Today is Zhang Xinxin's engagement day. The Tian family hasn't arrived yet, so Bai Rong didn't let the two girls come down.

They just need to greet the guests downstairs.

"They're here. They should be from the Tian family." Several people who were sitting in the living room and talking paused when they heard the knock on the door. They looked at each other and Zhang Weiguo spoke first.

"Well, it should be. Let's go and take a look." Bai Rong stood up first after saying that.