Meanwhile, Bai Qin and Leng Hongxing huddled in a corner, plotting their scheme, growing more and more excited as they talked.
Over there, Guan Yuxi and Leng Lie got engaged, a lively and joyous occasion.
Guan Yuxi then took out cigarettes, candy, various biscuits, large loaves of bread, and various dried fruits.
"I should have treated everyone to a simple meal, but I was ignorant and wasted it before... Now, I can only ask you all to eat a little something to appease you."
She treated everyone with sincerity and warmth.
Those who had been instigated by Bai Qin to gossip about her were now feeling somewhat embarrassed.
Everyone turned their attention to Grandpa Guan.
Those snacks were all imported goods that Grandpa Guan asked his comrades to buy for his precious granddaughter, Guan Yuxi. He himself couldn't bear to eat them.
"Why are you looking at me? Xiaoxi's attitude is my attitude."
Surely I, an old man, am not stingy with food?
Grandpa Guan stared at everyone with wide eyes, and then everyone laughed and stuffed the food into their mouths.
"Xiaoxi has grown up and is more polite than before."
"Pah! When has Xiaoxi ever been rude? She should take a piss and look at herself in the mirror."
"That's right, Xiaoxi is as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, don't you dare sit on a pedestal like a dog and not know how to appreciate her!"
"Can't you shut up even with food? Today is a special day for Xiaoxi and Leng Lie, why don't you hurry up and congratulate them?"
......
Guan Yuxi has fair and delicate skin, and her cheeks are rosy and fair, making people want to take a bite out of her.
Her arched eyebrows occasionally lifted, making her beautiful almond-shaped eyes even brighter and more captivating.
Her two braids hung obediently in front of her chest, bouncing as she walked, adding to her innocent yet alluring charm.
Such a woman naturally attracted the attention of all young men.
The usually aloof and solitary man followed closely behind Guan Yuxi.
If a man glances at her twice, she can make him look away with just one look.
After offering their congratulations, the crowd slowly dispersed.
Leng Lie knelt down respectfully again, kowtowed to Old Master Guan, and handed over the betrothal money.
A full hundred yuan!
"so much?"
Grandpa Guan looked at him with even more seriousness.
Even Guan Yuxi was quite surprised, as Grandpa Guan's salary plus various subsidies amounted to no more than sixty yuan a month.
Where would a rough, unrefined man like him, who toils in the fields, find so much to store?
Leng Lie met the old man's scrutinizing gaze with composure and said, "This is compensation that someone forced me to accept."
Don't worry, old man, I, Leng Lie, don't steal or rob, and I don't cheat or swindle.
I want to...marry her as soon as possible!
The thought of the way those men looked at her made him wish he could immediately hide her in his arms and enjoy her at his own expense.
Guan Yuxi glared at him.
She almost forgot that he had just won three hundred yuan from Bai Qin.
They said he was forced to accept the compensation, as if Bai Qin had slept with him!
"They're not even married yet, and they're already siding with outsiders?"
Grandpa Guan misunderstood his granddaughter's meaning and looked at her with a half-smile.
Guan Yuxi blushed deeply and glanced at Leng Lie.
She tugged at Grandpa Guan's sleeve and said in a coquettish tone, "I'm just preparing for the future, why are you making fun of me, Grandpa?"
After we get married, not only will my brother Lie and I have to live a good life, but we also have to take care of Grandpa!
Grandpa Guan was touched by her words.
He stared at her for a long while, his gaze softening.
"It's good that you have the intention."
Since you're both interested, I won't be the villain who breaks you up.
Let's keep the wedding simple; come and pick me up in five days!
Five days later?
Guan Yuxi exclaimed in surprise, "Grandpa!"
Although she also wanted to kiss and hug Leng Lie openly and legitimately as soon as possible, getting married so quickly was really unexpected.
Leng Lie's eyes blazed with fury, and his usually indifferent face revealed a hint of joy at once.
Without hesitation, he knelt down and kowtowed again, saying, "Thank you, Grandpa."
***
"Meow!"
Amidst the meows of cats, a huge head was reflected on the window frame covered with white plastic film.
Leng Lie quietly slipped out through the back door and grabbed the dark figure in front of the window.
He was completely empty-handed; his hands were empty, leaving only an empty garment.
"Brother Lie?"
Guan Yuxi patted her chest in lingering fear, raised the lantern a little higher, and scolded, "Don't you know that scaring someone can be deadly!"
Leng Lie was stunned. He thought that after he took out those engagement gifts today, he had been targeted.
He smiled slightly and pushed her into the house, saying, "I didn't know it was you."
Guan Yuxi turned around and bumped into his hard chest.
The thought of him being harder, the hardness that gave her both pain and pleasure in some part of himself.
His face turned suspiciously red.
"I'll return your betrothal money."
Guan Yuxi stuffed the money into his hand and turned to leave.
But they ran into a wall.
Her cool, soft little hand was also grasped.
Leng Lie stuffed the money back into her small hand, holding it tightly. "No need!"
Guan Yuxi was in pain from his pinch, but she couldn't break free from his large hand. She glared at him angrily, her beautiful eyes full of reproach.
Leng Lie hurriedly let go and squeezed his hand hard.
"I'm sorry, I'm so clumsy, I hurt you."
"Don't be angry, I'll be more careful in the future."
Seeing his flustered state, Guan Yuxi couldn't help but chuckle.
She's not a clay doll; she just wanted to act cute with him.
She loves this silly boy so much!
Guan Yuxi hugged his waist, rested her head on his chest, and whispered, "Grandpa asked me to bring this money back."
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