The Chen family discussed the engagement until midnight last night, just to decide how much betrothal gift to give to the woman. They expected the engagement gift to be around 20 yuan, but now Jiang Baige wants 26.60 yuan, which is not much more than they expected.

She added, "It would be great if Bai Ge's parents could come."

Jiang Baige whispered back, "My parents are also very sorry that they can't come this time."

Jiang's father and mother are just ordinary workers in the factory. If they take leave at this time, their jobs will easily be taken away by others.

It’s not that Jiang Baige can’t afford to support them, but the situation is serious at the moment and they can’t enjoy their retirement life in advance.

Zhou Xiuying was relieved when she learned that her in-laws agreed to their engagement. She came and went in a hurry and went home happily.

Feudal superstitions are now being severely cracked down on, and nothing can be related to superstition, but some villagers are still doing this in private.

Engagement is a big deal, so why not choose a good day?

Grandma Meng asked after Zhou Xiuying left.

"Girl, I've never heard you mention getting engaged to the guy next door. If you had said it earlier, I could have given you some more advice."

The Meng family had never held a wedding, and many things were heard from others. Grandma Meng didn't really understand, but compared to Jiang Baige, she was an old lady after all, so it was necessary for her to help her make a decision.

Jiang Baige replied embarrassedly, "It was a last-minute decision yesterday. I didn't expect them to be so anxious. My aunt came over to mention it today."

Grandma Meng muttered, "Xiuying is quite anxious."

Within two days, everyone in the village knew that Chen Jianguo was going to get engaged to Jiang Zhiqing.

They never expected that such a promising young man in the village would be seduced by an educated youth.

On the surface, everyone was congratulating them, but privately some people were discussing how these two got together.

Among the most jealous people was Zhang Yan, who was already pregnant. She had tried to seduce Chen Jianguo several times but failed. She didn't expect that he would get together with Jiang Zhiqing.

Although she was reluctant, she had no choice as she was married now.

A week later, Jiang Baige and Chen Jianguo were officially engaged. The witnesses were Grandma Meng, the branch secretary and the accountant, and later Doctor Wang was invited.

On the day of Jiang Baige's engagement, she wore a floral dress with black patterns and a pair of black leather shoes, all of which were given to her by Chen Jianguo.

She didn't know where Chen Jianguo bought it, and it fit her perfectly.

She didn't hesitate and put it on as soon as she got it back.

She has been here for so long and she hasn't even worn any new clothes.

Looking at the young couple sitting opposite him, Zhou Xiu felt very happy, with the corners of his mouth rising.

They had a simple meal and then officially got engaged.

Chen Jianguo couldn't bear to come back, so Zhou Xiuying asked her child's father to give her future daughter-in-law two days off, so that the two young people could go out and play together, and she would buy them whatever they liked.

Finally, Chen Defu gave Jiang Baige two days off and asked Chen Jianguo to take her to the county town to shop around and buy some things Jiang Baige liked. He also gave them fifty yuan.

Of course Jiang Baige was willing. After she taught Chen Jiaojiao how to record work points, she went out to play with Chen Jianguo.

As the two of them rode their bicycles to town, Chen Jianguo asked happily, "Bai Ge, are you going to write a letter home to tell our parents that we're engaged?"

Jiang Baige pinched the soft flesh on Chen Jianguo's waist and complained with puffed cheeks.

"Shame on you! We haven't even gotten married yet! And you've already called my parents."

She didn't use much strength, and her pinch made Chen Jianguo's waist itch, but it didn't do any harm at all.

Chen Jianguo turned his bicycle and pretended to fall. Jiang Baige was so scared that she quickly hugged Chen Jianguo's waist to prevent herself from falling.

Chen Jianguo touched the hand on his waist, smiled with satisfaction, and thought, this is right!

She smiled and teased, "To be fair, you can also follow me and call my parents dad and mom! It will seem more intimate this way."

Jiang Baige wanted to pinch him again and call him shameless, but after thinking it over, she put her hand down.

This person obviously did it on purpose, and she wouldn't fall for it.

Because of this job at the sugar factory, Sun Zhaodi's family conditions immediately improved.

In response to Chen Jianguo's engagement with Jiang Baige, she was also anxious to find a partner for her son.

Chen Wang has not been at home these days, and several girls have come to her house, but she doesn't like any of them.

Some are illiterate, or have too many brothers and sisters at home.

If they marry the girl, they might have to help support the whole family.

And since Chen Wang was not around, she didn't dare to make the decision.

Chen Wang came back today. After knowing that his mother wanted to find a wife for him, he took the initiative to confess that he was dating an educated youth.

Of course, Sun Zhaodi was eager to marry an educated youth as her wife, as he came from a well-off family and was literate.

And Wu Juan was pretty and gentle. She fell in love with her at first sight and never expected that she would become her daughter-in-law.

Just after Chen Jianguo and his friends left Chenjia Village, Chen Wang also took Wu Juan back home.

Sun Zhaodi is very proud now. It’s no big deal that Zhou Xiuying has an educated youth as her wife, because her family has one too.

The day after Jiang Baige and Chen Jianguo got engaged, Chen Wang and Wu Juan immediately decided on the marriage.

In the sugar factory, Zhou Xiuying sighed heavily to Sun Zhaodi while working.

"Your wife just got engaged, but I didn't expect you to get married next month."

"What's the big deal? It makes people anxious."

Sun Zhaodi smiled proudly, "Our Juan'er is already 20 years old this year. In the past, she would have been considered an old maid, but now it's different. This is a good age to get married."

"Your Jiang Zhiqing isn't even seventeen yet! He'll probably be getting married in two years."

Zhou Xiuying was furious after hearing this: "You are doing this on purpose to irritate me!"

Sun Zhaodi giggled. She really did it on purpose.

Chen Jianguo is about the same age as her son Chen Wang. If they get married this year, maybe she will have a grandson next year.

By the time Chen Jianguo got married, her grandson was old enough to help with the cooking.

Jiang Baige and Chen Jianguo spent a day in the county town. While visiting the supply and marketing cooperative, they unexpectedly discovered peanut candy and sesame candy made in their village.

She pulled Chen Jianguo over and asked the clerk behind the counter.

"Comrade, how do you sell this candy?"

The salesperson smiled at them and began to introduce.

"This peanut candy is ten cents a piece, and this sesame candy is seven cents a piece."

Jiang Baige didn't expect that the candy they made would sell for double the price in the supply and marketing cooperative.

And the price of peanut candy has more than doubled or tripled, she asked in confusion.

"Comrade, why is peanut candy so expensive? I think these two are almost the same!"

The woman laughed and said, "You don't understand! Peanut candy is delicious! And peanuts are more expensive than sesame seeds, one cent per pound. Of course they are more expensive."

Jiang Baige didn't expect them to price it this way.