If they said it today, it would feel like bullying. Besides, marriage proposals are usually arranged by inviting the matchmaker to the family home for a meal and discussing these matters privately. How can they just say it like that at the dinner table? It's blatant bullying!
"Hehe, let's drink and eat." Secretary Qi joked, "Such good meat and such good vegetables, it would be a waste not to eat them properly. Dajun, Jianguo, come on, let's eat." After all, He Tiantian was treating, so the atmosphere couldn't be too awkward. Secretary Qi spoke up to ease the tension and prevent things from getting too ugly.
Qi Shuli wasn't without shrewdness; since he couldn't get anywhere with it, he stopped talking about it to avoid upsetting everyone and making things worse.
If He Tiantian doesn't give them face and makes a scene, then they're in the wrong!
Qi Shuli poured some wine for Secretary Qi and said, "Drink well, but don't spill any more."
"Hehe, this time my hands definitely won't shake." Secretary Qi chuckled憨厚ly, drinking as he talked to everyone about village affairs, especially the important matter of delivering the grain tax.
Niu Dajun also talked about some things that happened during the mail delivery process, and the atmosphere improved a lot with the chatter and laughter.
Although He Tiantian appeared calm on the surface, she was actually very angry inside. Qi Jianguo was still so good at finding loopholes and so hypocritical.
If it weren't for the concern that the Snake King would be punished and unable to return to the demon realm, He Tiantian would have already had the Snake King bite Qi Jianguo to death.
Qi Xiaoyan was so angry that her face turned red. She felt indignant for He Tiantian. While He Tiantian went to the kitchen to get something, she followed her and said, "Sister Tiantian, Qi Shuli and Qi Jianguo are going too far! You...you don't need to be afraid of them. My dad and Aunt Dajiao will help you."
He Tiantian, who was initially very angry, stopped worrying after hearing Qi Xiaoyan's words. She could change her friends, so why couldn't she change her life?
Fortunately, justice resides in the hearts of the people!
Now she has many people around her: Grandma Qi, Grandpa Qi, Secretary Qi, Director Zhao, Qi Xiaoyan, Niu Dajun, and the other educated youth from the village. Although it's not the kind of friendship where you'd risk your life for someone, if He Tiantian is treated unfairly, at least these people can stand up for her and speak up for her. At least in Qijia Village, it's not a place where Qi Shuli and Qi Jianguo can control everything!
In an era where public opinion can be a powerful force, a fair word is invaluable!
"They really went too far," He Tiantian said, feeling wronged. "Luckily, Secretary Qi and Director Zhao were there, otherwise I wouldn't know what to say afterwards!"
He Tiantian was extremely grateful that she had invited Secretary Qi, Director Zhao, Niu Dajun, and Qi Xiaoyan to dinner today. If it had only been Qi Shuli and Qi Jianguo, or if she had given the wild rabbit to Qi Shuli, she would have become the subject of gossip.
Not only will it not solve the problem, it will also cause you a lot of trouble!
“Yes, don’t worry. No one will force you if you don’t want to,” Qi Xiaoyan said. “My mother said that it’s not that simple for a woman to find a husband. You can’t just look at appearances; you have to look at inner qualities.”
Hearing Qi Xiaoyan's words, He Tiantian was very puzzled. Logically speaking, Qi Xiaoyan was also raised by Secretary Qi and Liang Hongyu with a lot of love and was educated very well and was very insightful. Why did she end up falling for Li Mingkai in her previous life?
Even though she was curious, He Tiantian didn't say much, after all, those things were from her past life, and the current Qi Xiaoyan hadn't even started dating Li Mingkai yet.
"My mother told me this before I boarded the train. I just want to settle down, work hard, and go home to visit my family at the end of the year," He Tiantian said. She has money and can go home as long as she can buy a train ticket.
He Tiantian's attitude reassured Qi Xiaoyan. When she heard that He Tiantian was going home for the end of the year, her eyes lit up and she said, "Sister Tiantian, leave the ticket purchase to me."
He Tiantian was overjoyed and asked, "Train tickets for the Spring Festival are very hard to buy, how did you manage to get them?"
"Of course I have a way. Brother Dajun's brother is at the train station. As long as Brother Dajun mentions him, I guarantee we can buy a train ticket," Qi Xiaoyan said. Having become good friends with He Tiantian, she unconsciously started thinking about He Tiantian's needs.
He Tiantian gently pinched Qi Xiaoyan's delicate little nose and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you. To repay you, I have a piece of clothing that's too small for me. I'll alter it and give it to you."
Qi Xiaoyan had seen He Tiantian's clothes; the styles were all ones she'd never seen before. She even considered borrowing some from He Tiantian and taking them to the county town to have one made. It would be wonderful if He Tiantian gave them to her. But… but wouldn't that be inappropriate?
"No need, just lend it to me, I'll just make one based on it." Qi Xiaoyan refused, still not wanting to take advantage of Sister Tiantian.
"Alright, let's not talk about it anymore today, let's go out quickly." He Tiantian had already brought out the pancakes. Although she didn't want to see Qi Shuli and Qi Jianguo, she couldn't stay in the kitchen forever.
The two came out, smiled at each other, and felt much better.
Qi Shuli and Qi Jianguo stopped talking about that matter, and after the atmosphere improved, everyone ate happily.
It took more than an hour to eat a meal. Luckily, I don't have to work these days, which is why it took so long to eat.
"Thank you so much, Tiantian. I'll invite you to my house for dinner sometime," Zhao Dajiao said, patting He Tiantian on the shoulder.
"Sister Tian, you're coming to my house for dinner too," Qi Xiaoyan whispered. "I'll give you my share too."
"Hehe, okay then, let's see if you cry when you're hungry." He Tiantian pinched Qi Xiaoyan's nose again to tease her.
"I won't!" Qi Xiaoyan quickly dodged He Tiantian's clutches.
Qi Jianguo looked at He Tiantian, who was smiling and chatting happily, and felt a strong urge to smile. If that smile were directed at him, he would wake up laughing in his dreams.
"Hehe, Xiaoyan, Tiantian, you and Fangfang are good friends. Come to my house sometime, I'll cook you something delicious." Qi Jianguo said generously. He had been too impulsive earlier, and the others couldn't stand it anymore.
Qi Xiaoyan knew very well how stingy Qi Fangfang's family was and that they would never cook something delicious for them, so she nodded with relief and said, "Okay, I'll definitely go then."
He Tiantian smiled and remained silent.
Qi Xiaoyan agreed to this. If Qi Fangfang really becomes more generous, then Qi Xiaoyan should go over; He Tiantian won't go.
With Secretary Qi around, neither Qi Jianguo nor Qi Shuli dared to openly bully Qi Xiaoyan.
Qi Jianguo was very happy to see that He Tiantian did not refuse, and thought about what to prepare to entertain He Tiantian and Qi Xiaoyan when he got home.
He Tiantian didn't want to date him because she looked down on him for being from a poor rural family. But his family wasn't poor anymore. Ever since he learned to repair mops, he had everything that other families had, and even things that other families didn't have.
If He Tiantian saw that his family was well-off, and coupled with his gentle and considerate nature, wouldn't she eagerly accept his pursuit? (To be continued.)
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