Qian Mao held Zhang Muyao's hand tightly, his eyes filled with excitement. He knew that this relationship would bring him criticism for relying on his father-in-law to get ahead, but having been affected by an imperfect relationship in the past, Qian Mao rarely fell in love with a girl so quickly. He knew that this might be the reason why he had been paying attention to her all along.
In the days to come, he will work hand in hand with Zhang Muyao to create a bright future for them.
Qian Mao hadn't expected to pass the test of his future father-in-law so easily, and his future mother-in-law was even more attentive to him, asking him if he wanted to eat this or drink that, making Qian Mao feel a little embarrassed.
"Why do I get the feeling that your parents are really eager for you to marry me?" Qian Mao whispered in Zhang Mengyao's ear.
"Of course!" Zhang Mengyao rolled her eyes at her wallet and said, "They've been hoping I'd get married soon!"
"Why?" Qian Mao asked curiously.
Zhang Muyao said helplessly, "Because they want to enjoy some alone time as soon as possible!"
"Oh, I see!" Qian Mao nodded in sudden realization, then secretly glanced at Zhang Haotian, who was peeling shrimp for Yu Xiyao. He hadn't expected that the mayor would be such a doting husband, even his daughter had to take a backseat. Should he follow his father-in-law's example? Otherwise, what if his girlfriend felt uncomfortable?
He also noticed that although Zhang Haotian was all smiles, the joy didn't reach his eyes. He knew that to truly gain the approval of Zhang Muyao's parents, he would need to put in more effort and make a better impression, since they were not people who could be easily fooled.
Zhang Muyao looked at Qian Mao with a bright smile. Her eyes curved like a cute little rabbit, making her instantly endearing. Qian Mao, at the same time, was filled with joy.
In those quiet, late-night moments, he would think of the girl he admired. From the moment he spotted her in the crowd during his freshman year registration, to later learning of her excellence, he felt compelled to work even harder, wanting to stand shoulder to shoulder with her. Perhaps those feelings weren't true love, but rather a yearning to find true love. Now, having experienced the trials and growth of university life, his perspective has undergone a complete transformation.
Back then, Jiang Sisi, as Qian Duoduo's classmate, came into Qian Mao's life. At that time, Qian Mao's financial situation was not mature enough, and his understanding of love was relatively superficial.
But now, with the passage of time and the influence of campus life, he has become more mature and stable. So when he faces Zhang Muyao again, a strong impulse surges within him—the desire to settle down, start a family, and spend his life with her. This feeling is so real and intense, as if it were fate's arrangement, bringing them together again at this opportune moment.
Qian Mao seriously considered his relationship with Zhang Muyao. He felt that this girl was someone he didn't want to let go of, so he not only sent a telegram to Qian Duoduo to tell her that he had found a girlfriend, but also sent a telegram and a letter to his parents in his hometown in Heilongjiang Province. He also included a photo of himself and Zhang Muyao taken a few days earlier.
While still busy in Guangzhou, Qian Duoduo received a telegram from Qian Mao and was so surprised that she opened her mouth wide. She thought that her third brother had not found a girlfriend all these years because Jiang Sisi had hurt his young heart. She did not expect that he was not looking for a girlfriend, but had not met the right one. Moreover, the woman's background was so good.
She clicked her tongue twice while holding the telegram, thinking to herself: No wonder he's Qian Laosan, the smartest strategist in the family, even choosing the most capable wife for himself.
Beian Village, Shangzhi County, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province.
The postman stood at Qian Sheng's door with a telegram and called out, "Is Uncle Qian home? There's a telegram for you."
This shout drew the attention of the neighbors, who all came out to see what was going on.
Jin Jinxiu came out of the house and, seeing that it was the postman from Bei'an Village, immediately said with a smile, "What? Is there a telegram for my family?"
The postman immediately replied, "Yes, Aunt Qian, there is a telegram from your family, it's from Haishi."
As Jin Jinxiu walked out of the gate, she ran into He Ying, who was walking over. He Ying had also heard the postman say that there was a telegram from Haishi, and immediately asked, "Is this a telegram from the third brother? Is it something urgent?"
Upon hearing this, Jin Jinxiu immediately said, "Sister-in-law, could you sign your name for me? I don't know how to write my own name."
After He Ying helped Jin Jinxiu sign her name, Jin Jinxiu pressed her red handprint on the paper. The postman chuckled and said, "Aunt Qian, Second Aunt Qian, I'm off now." He then rode away on his bicycle without even turning back to let Jin Jinxiu invite him for a drink of water.
Jin Jinxiu anxiously asked He Ying, "Sister-in-law, what does this telegram say?"
He Ying looked down at the letter, then smiled and said, "It's nothing serious. It's a letter from your third brother saying he found a girlfriend in Haishi."
Upon hearing this, Jin Jinxiu immediately smiled. Ever since the last time Duo Duo met that college student, the third son hadn't made any moves. He was afraid that urging the third son to get married would make him resentful again, which had almost become a worry for him. Now it's all good, he can just wait at home for his daughter-in-law!
He Ying said with a smile, "The third brother also said in the telegram that he had written a letter and sent back a photo of his girlfriend."
Jin Jinxiu said with a smile, "That's great, that's great! I'll be waiting. Sister-in-law, could you also take a look at this girl's face and see if she's suitable for our third son?"
He Ying patted her with a smile and said, "Whether it's suitable or not, Lao San is already dating someone, so you should leave this to Lao San. It wasn't entirely Lao San's fault back then. When Lao San was dating that girl, she wasn't like this. Fortunately, we cut our losses in time. Unlike our Qian Gui, who's already on his second marriage, aren't there still many girls who want to marry him? Even Zhen Qiao came back to see him a few times, but I scolded her away."
Jin Jinxiu said, "Now Qian Gui has also bought a house in Harbin, so only Qian Yin is left here with you."
He Ying nodded, and the two sisters-in-law went back into the house, ignoring the sour remarks from the people outside. Soon, everyone in the entire Beian Village knew that the third son of the Qian family had found a partner in Shanghai.
Before Qian Sheng even got home, he was stopped and questioned several times. In the entire Beian Village, only a few children from the Qian family were different from others. The youngest, Qian Duoduo, was not married because he was in college, and everyone was already saying all sorts of things about him.
Add to that Qian Gui, who, after divorcing Zhen Qiao, was arranged by Qian Mao to work at a department store in Harbin. Now, just like Qian Xiang, he has bought a house in Harbin. Many people go to the Zhen family to say sour things, making the Zhen family extremely resentful of Zhen Qiao.
Qian Mao is currently attending university in Haishi, which is the most prosperous city outside of the capital. People there should all be wealthy, so Qian Mao will definitely stay in Haishi this time.
However, considering that Qian Rao is by their side, and Qian Sheng and his wife are not exactly destitute, there are many people who envy them, so why should they care!
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