"Yes, this is Zhou Amei," Ye Xiaoxiao introduced with a smile. "This is my cousin, and this is Song Tao."
Song Tao stood there, his posture ramrod straight, wearing a slightly worn but very neat military uniform. Although he had already retired from the military, he still retained that soldierly air.
Zhou Amei stole a glance at Song Tao, and she had a good impression of this tall and strong young man. Especially his military uniform, which was a rare sight in the countryside.
"Sit down, sit down, everyone." Ye Xiaoxiao ushered them into the house. "I'll go get some water."
"Xiaoxiao, your shop is really well-organized." Xu Jinfeng looked around and couldn't help but praise.
Ye Xiaoxiao brought over the water, smiling, and said, "It's alright, we're just lucky to be in this good time. The government is supporting individual businesses now, we opened a small shop here, you could open one over there too."
Xu Jinfeng's eyes lit up: "Really? There really aren't any convenience stores where we live..."
Just then, Zhou Amei's father arrived. Although he was deaf and mute, he was very shrewd. He nodded repeatedly upon seeing Song Tao.
Song Tao also took the initiative to greet Zhou's father, though he couldn't speak, he gestured. Zhou's father was even happier to see him like this.
"Sister, since you all think it's alright, why don't you take Song Tao for a walk around the village?" Ye Xiaoxiao suggested, seeing that the time was right.
Zhou Amei blushed and nodded, and the two young people went out together.
"How is it, brother-in-law?" Ye Xiaoxiao asked Xu Jinfeng's husband, Wang Dazhu.
"I think it's a good idea," Wang Dazhu said. "That girl is nice, and her family is simple, just an elderly father. If Song Tao could go there, it would be a good place for him."
Xu Jinfeng nodded, "Yes, A-mei seems like a good woman. I'd be at ease if Song Tao could find a wife like her."
Although Zhou's father couldn't hear them, he understood most of what was going on from their expressions. He gestured excitedly with his hands, indicating that he was very satisfied with Song Tao.
After a while, Song Tao and Zhou Amei returned. They were both a little embarrassed, but the affection in their eyes was impossible to hide.
"What do you all think?" Ye Xiaoxiao asked.
"I...I do," Zhou Amei said softly, her head bowed.
Song Tao nodded: "I'm willing too."
Everyone laughed. Xu Jinfeng quickly said, "Then shall we discuss the bride price?"
When the topic of betrothal gifts came up, Mr. Zhou waved his hands repeatedly, indicating that he didn't want too much. He only had one daughter, and as long as she was a good person, that was enough.
Song Tao also said, "I don't have much money, just two hundred yuan in savings. If Uncle Zhou doesn't mind..."
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