Chapter 185 Proposal, marry me, okay?
Yu Zhile stood there, blinking his eyes, thinking that everything he saw was a dream.
"Le Le, did you not eat on time? You look thinner." Yu Wanqin touched her face, her eyes full of heartache.
Yu Zhile suddenly woke up, glanced at the twenty or so people behind her, and asked in surprise: "Why are all of you here?"
Apart from Yu Peilan and her husband, Ning Tan, Fang Zhuo and their adoptive parents, the others were people she had not expected, such as Qi Er's family, Qin Yunbai's parents, and two unfamiliar faces - the middle-aged couple beside Yu Yue.
"The little brats at home are coming to Haiyu Village to celebrate the New Year, so we want to join in the fun," said the parents of Zhou Yuesheng and his two brothers.
However, they each have their own little thoughts. Qu Rong is concerned about her sister, Qin Qing wants to meet her daughter-in-law and her parents-in-law, and Qi Ying hopes that her son will find a good partner here.
"This is my teacher." Yu Yue introduced the people around him, "They have no plans for the New Year, so I invited them to come to Haiyu Village to play."
The elegant couple smiled and greeted Yu Zhile.
Yu Zhile welcomed the group into the house, and the empty and cold main room suddenly became crowded and warm.
She went to the kitchen to boil water for tea, and Zhou Yuesheng followed closely behind her, gently holding her hand.
Although it was still early, the few cars caused a small sensation in the village and the news quickly spread throughout the village.
Zhang Wenxin, Yu Chuyue and Yang Suyun and his wife came to inquire about the situation. Thinking that the state-owned restaurant was closed for the past few days, they each brought a different breakfast - rice porridge, soy milk and steamed buns, while Chen Zhao brought the pickled vegetables made by Jiang Shangqing.
"Wow, it's so lively." Zhang Wenxin's eyes widened, "Looks like I have to go home and get a basket of steamed buns."
Yu Zhile stopped her and said, "No need, we are cooking pickled peppers, it will be ready soon."
After a lively breakfast, everyone started discussing accommodation arrangements.
In the end, Yu Peilan and He Youan lived in another empty room, Qu Rong and his wife moved into the cowshed, Teacher Yu Yue was arranged to live in the small courtyard of the sideline group, Qi Er and Qin San's parents moved into Ge Tai's house, and Zhou Yuesheng and others squeezed on the same kang with Yu Yue and Yu Chi.
They took their luggage and went to their residence to rest, while the energetic Qi Er carried Yu Chi and Chen Zhao on his back and wandered around the village.
When the villagers learned that he was the famous director, they surrounded him and greeted him enthusiastically, which made him a little overwhelmed as it was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
"Please don't scare Director Qi. I'm looking forward to watching the movie he makes for Xiaobao." Ye Chengyu came by to help, using clever words, "It's a great honor for everyone in Haiyu Village to have a movie."
After hearing her words, the onlookers gradually dispersed, carrying their small stools and looking for open space to bask in the sun.
Someone asked: "Teacher Ye, why don't you ask the great director to tell us some stories? Chen Zhiqing didn't say much last time, and we haven't heard enough."
"Well, now that you say that, Chen Zhiqing, who has been talking for two nights, will be sad." Ye Chengyu said with a smile.
She had this idea in mind, but she didn't want to expose Qi Er in public, as she felt that this was unethical.
As she expected, the man was distracted and smiled brightly: "It's all because Chen Zhiqing's talk was so brilliant. I can't listen enough."
The laughter continued and the little episode was completely over.
Qi Er breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him repeatedly.
Chen Zhao, who had just been laughing beside her, gave her a thumbs up and joked, "Ye Zhiqing, beauty saves hero, we can make up another short story."
He had long since made peace with most of the people at the educated youth site, and had recently become close to the propaganda team, and scenes of them teasing and joking with each other often occurred.
Ye Chengyu rolled her eyes at him, then put on a friendly smile and earnestly invited Qi Er to share some stories at the study session.
"Study session." Qi Er repeated in a low voice.
One of the main reasons for his coming to Haiyu Village was to understand the local customs and culture and to participate in local activities as much as possible. However, he was a little hesitant when asked to speak in public.
Yu Chi on his shoulder pinched his ear and said, "Second Brother Qi, I want to go."
"Okay, I'll go." Qi Er agreed immediately, "You can arrange the time and go to Xiaobao's house then."
Ye Chengyu took out a candy with a smile, handed it to Yu Chi, and said, "Thank you, Xiaobao. I'll ask Brother Wenxin to perform a special show for you later."
At the same time, Yu Zhile and his family were sorting out the various fresh New Year's goods they brought back.
"We ate the pig-killing dish a few days ago. It was really delicious." She smiled and shared with Zhou Yuesheng, "It's more fragrant when cooked in a big pot with firewood. If you had come back a few days earlier, you would have eaten it."
While tidying up, their arms touched from time to time.
Seeing them getting closer, Yu Haiguang made some small noises from time to time, coughing or knocking on the table.
"Brother, you can't stand this?" Yu Peilan understood and joked, "On the day Lele gets married, you and Youan will have a fight with Xiao Zhou."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Haiguang's face became even more uglier.
"Did you offend your father?" Yu Zhile asked in a low voice.
Zhou Yuesheng's eyes were full of smiles, and he replied: "I'll tell you tonight."
As they were talking, Yu Haiguang squeezed in between the two of them and handed Yu Zhile a square box the size of a palm, saying it was a New Year's gift from Sheng Lanyue. He also told her that Sheng Lanyue would return to Beijing on the tenth day of the New Year.
Yu Zhile said "oh" and before he could ask Zhou Yuesheng any more questions, Yu Wanqin called him away to go to the kitchen to help her pick out the bad rice from the ingredients for Laba porridge.
After the others sorted out the ingredients, they began to clean and paste the windows. They chatted while working, and time passed quickly, and it was almost noon.
There are many people in the family and the food is abundant, so Yu Zhile suggested having hotpot at noon, and everyone agreed.
In order to cater to everyone's taste, I made three flavors of soup bases today - spicy, mushroom chicken soup and lees vinegar.
Yang Suyun's family and Yu Chaochuan also came, and the atmosphere at the dinner table was full of joy.
After eating and drinking, Yu Haiguang took Zhou Yuesheng to stroll with the old leaders to digest the food. Yu Wanqin and her sister-in-law went to visit familiar families, and Qin Yunbai secretly went to find Yu Chuyue.
The dinner was simple, with soft, sweet Laba porridge and various savory side dishes, and everyone was very satisfied.
There are fewer entertainment activities in winter, and after the study sessions are suspended, the villagers’ schedules are advanced. The village is silent before nine o’clock, and the lights in the Yu family courtyard are turned off early.
At exactly nine o'clock in the evening, Yu Zhile put on a thick coat, a woolen hat, and went out with light steps.
Zhou Yuesheng was already waiting for her outside the yard. Seeing her flying towards him, he caught her steadily with one hand, then bent down and kissed her.
At that time, the moon was blocked by dark clouds and it was pitch black.
Yu Zhile let him lead her forward. After walking for a while, she couldn't help but ask, "Where are we going?"
The faint sound of flowing water answered Zhou Yuesheng's question. They came to the river, which held many memories for them.
The hot breath came like a tide. She stood on tiptoes and took the initiative to meet the slightly cool thin lips, allowing the two people's breaths to blend completely.
After a long time, the sticky sound caused by the entanglement of lips and tongues disappeared, leaving only the heavy breathing sound.
Yu Zhile came to his senses and found a ring on the ring finger of his right hand.
"After the New Year, let's go get the certificate. I have brought all the documents." Zhou Yuesheng guided her left hand to touch the rough kraft paper surface.
Yu Zhile then understood why her father had such a stern face. He must have known Zhou Yuesheng's plan a long time ago.
"Propose? No flowers? I won't agree." She smiled and deliberately prolonged the tone of the last word.
The next second, Zhou Yuesheng stuffed a heavy, thin strip into her hand, but the feel was different from that of ordinary plant roots.
The dark clouds dissipated, and the moonlight sprinkled on the water, reflecting a cool light.
Yu Zhile used the dim light to see clearly what was in his hand. It was an exquisite golden peony.
"Do you like flowers that can be preserved forever?" Zhou Yuesheng asked.
Yu Zhile raised his hand to look at the ring. He could vaguely see the pattern of intertwined branches on the surface. He choked up and asked, "When did you prepare it?"
"The day after you left Beijing, I missed you so much." Zhou Yuesheng paused for a few seconds, "Marry me, okay?"
Yu Zhile asked him to take another ring. He was stunned for a few seconds, picked her up and turned her around twice, then impatiently handed her the men's ring.
"You must always be nice to me and never lie to me." Yu Zhile put the ring on his finger and said, "You will be with me forever, so you must be careful, careful, and careful when you go on a mission."
Zhou Yuesheng chuckled, hugged her, and said, "Well, I promise you everything."
Instead of going home immediately, they walked upstream along the river bank to discuss getting the marriage certificate and holding the wedding.
"Mom said the seventh day of the first lunar month is a good time to get married, and the registry office has just finished its annual holiday." Zhou Yuesheng said his plan, "We will go to get the marriage certificate in the morning, and we can hold the wedding that day, or we can hold it in Beijing."
Yu Zhile squeezed his palm and said with a smile, "It seems that Captain Zhou is really well prepared."
"I've rehearsed this scene countless times in my mind." Zhou Yuesheng turned his head to look at her and couldn't help but sigh, "It's like a dream."
At this moment, his brain was completely occupied by joy, and he felt light-headed. He was afraid that when he opened his eyes, he would find himself lying on the bed at home in Jingshi.
Yu Zhile burst out laughing, bit his knuckles, and asked, "Is it true?"
The two smiled at each other and continued their unfinished topic.
"You guys should leave on the seventh night. It's too rushed to hold the wedding on that day. Let's go to Beijing to hold it." Yu Zhile said, "Mr. Du has already asked someone to use his connections. We can get the land to build a factory by the middle of the year at the earliest. I will live in Beijing permanently next year."
Zhou Yuesheng was not surprised by her choice and just nodded.
After confirming the two major things, the content of their conversation became much more scattered. One second they were talking about the work of the sideline group, and the next second they could be talking about the Beijing staff housing estate.
As the night deepened, small snowflakes began to float in the sky again, and they started to walk back, only to run into Yu Chuyue and Qin Yunbai.
The four of them looked at each other and looked away silently.
Qin Yunbai noticed the rings on Yu Zhile and the other man's hands and asked sourly, "Did Brother Zhou's proposal succeed? Congratulations, and I wish you a happy marriage."
"Huh? Lele is getting married?" Two female voices sounded at the same time.
Yu Zhile and the other three looked back and saw Zhang Wenxin and Ge Tai watching them from the other side of the river.
"Yes." Yu Zhile replied with a smile, "I plan to get the marriage certificate on the seventh day of the first lunar month, but the wedding will be held in Beijing at that time."
Zhang Wenxin and Yu Chuyue opened their mouths slightly, obviously they had not fully digested the news.
The snow fell heavier and heavier, landing on the shoulders of several people, and soon soaking their clothes into spots.
"Go home, don't catch a cold." Yu Zhile reminded, smiling and waving at his two friends, "Good night, go to bed early."
The three couples left in different directions, their figures completely blending into the night.
After they left, a mosquito-like sound came from behind a big tree some distance away, sighing how great it is to be young.
The next day, everyone gathered in Yu's courtyard to have breakfast. Xiaobao was the first person to notice the ring on Yu Zhile's hand.
"Sister, it looks good." Xiaobao pointed at the ring and said, "It's the same one my brother-in-law wears."
Many inquiring eyes were circling back and forth between Yu Zhile and Zhou Yuesheng, and Yu Zhile told them his decision openly.
Everyone had different reactions. Among those who knew about the situation, only Yu Haiguang hummed, while He Youan, who had no idea about the situation, had a frozen expression.
Zhou Dai patted their shoulders with his big, broad hands and laughed heartily.
"Le Le has grown up and will have his own family in the future." Yu Peilan said with emotion.
Qin Qing and Qi Ying blessed him in unison, with envy in their eyes, and rolled their eyes at their disappointing son at the same time.
The whole morning, the air in the courtyard was filled with a festive atmosphere because of this good news.
At noon, Zhang Wenxin and Yu Chuyue finally finished their housework and ran to find Yu Zhile.
After confirming it again and again, the two finally believed it, and their first reaction was to hug her reluctantly.
"What are you doing?" Yu Zhile didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "You're making it seem like I'm leaving tomorrow. We're going to make Haiyu brand known to people all over the country. We won't be apart for at least the next five years."
Soon, she added, "Although the first month may not be."
Zhang Wenxin was shocked and wanted to get to the bottom of the matter. She felt very complicated at the end, but she still promised that if Yu Chuyue went abroad in the future, she would definitely make her share of efforts for her.
"These are all things for the future. We should live in the present." Yu Zhile comforted them.
The two of them thought about it and felt that it made some sense, so they curiously asked about her current mood.
"Very strange and complicated." Yu Zhile smiled.
The vague description made Zhang Wenxin and Yu Chuyue dissatisfied, and they worked together to tickle her.
After laughing and joking for a while, someone knocked on Yu Zhile's door.
She opened it and found it was He Youan. She asked, "Uncle, do you have something to talk to me about?"
He Youan still felt a sense of disbelief. He couldn't imagine that the niece he had raised was actually going to get married. He was stunned for a while.
"Uncle?" Yu Zhile called again.
He Youan suddenly came back to his senses and said, "I have something to talk to you about. It's about the ocean-going team in the village."
"Oceangoing team?" Zhang Wenxin and Yu Chuyue jumped up from the bed and trotted behind Yu Zhile.
He Youan nodded and said, "The shipyard has made a new move to hire an ocean-going team. I know the women's ocean-going team in the village has been training, and Director Xia and I have secured a trial opportunity for you."
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