After his successful proposal, Qian Mao was radiant, feeling as if he had gained new motivation. As the Lunar New Year approached, Qian Mao made an important decision—to take Zhang Muyao back to Haishi to spend the New Year with Zhang Haotian and Yu Xiyao. This decision warmed Zhang Muyao's heart, and she was deeply moved by Qian Mao's thoughtfulness and care.
However, the reality was not so easy, because things in Pengcheng were at a critical moment. Although there would be a few days off during the Spring Festival, the time was too tight to travel back and forth to Shanghai.
Faced with this dilemma, Zhang Muyao felt extremely conflicted. On the one hand, she desperately wanted to reunite with her family, especially since the Dongfang Huating project was a huge success in Shenzhen and had even been featured in the Huaxin Daily; she wanted to share her joy with her parents. On the other hand, she was worried about affecting the work schedule and causing trouble for her team.
Just then, Qian Mao firmly stated, "I want to take you back, not only because I want to go back with you to see Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang, but also because I want to gain the approval and blessings of your family."
We can arrange the work in advance to ensure that nothing is delayed.
Qian Mao held Zhang Muyao in his arms, let her sit on his lap, and kissed her little face. He successfully saw a big red apple on her cheek and was very pleased with Zhang Muyao's reaction. He said, "Uncle Zhang is a doting father. I took his daughter to Pengcheng and she hasn't come home for more than a year. I wonder how angry Uncle Zhang will be this time."
Zhang Muyao blushed and retorted softly, "My dad won't be angry with you. Don't think I don't know you call him every few days."
Qian Mao laughed and said, "Oh, how did you know? Could it be that you have a little spy or mouthpiece by my side?"
Zhang Muyao patted his shoulder and muttered, "The finance department knows that Pengcheng is calling Haishi a lot too frequently, and I'm very familiar with that phone number."
Upon hearing Zhang Muyao's words, Qian Mao's lips curled into a smile, and he laughed happily. His deep, magnetic laughter and the slight vibration of his chest seemed to express the joy and satisfaction deep within his heart.
Holding her tightly, Zhang Muyao could clearly feel Qian Mao's body temperature and breath. Her face flushed slightly, and her heart raced, as if a deer was pounding wildly inside. Qian Mao was so captivating; his eyes were deep and bright, revealing a sense of confidence and determination. At this moment, he was like a shining star, radiating endless charm.
As time went on, Qian Mao's aura grew increasingly powerful due to his work. His words and actions exuded a mature and composed demeanor, making him even more attractive. Zhang Muyao looked at Qian Mao, her eyes sparkling with admiration. She knew that this man was gradually becoming a truly successful person.
Qian Duoduo is also going to the Lu family in Beijing with Lu Yuan this time, since their relationship is now public knowledge.
The ones who stayed in Pengcheng this time were Qian Duoduo's uncle Jin Kuohao and his two brothers, who were almost forgotten in Yangcheng. They knew that things were busy in Pengcheng, and it would be a lie to say that they didn't miss home. But the money the three of them earned here was more than they could earn by farming for ten years, and their family understood.
Of course, they knew that the person paying their salaries was Qian Duoduo. Moreover, all the brothers from the Qian and Jin families were like monks in deep meditation. Some women had designs on them, but none of them were tempted. The only one who dared to be tempted was Qian Gui, but Qian Gui was completely controlled by Qian Xiang. Unless someone liked you as a person, not your money.
Qian Gui sighed. "If I didn't have money, no one would even look at me!"
However, this time, Qian Xiang, Qian Yin, Qian Gui, and Qian Rao took the train back to Northeast China together. When the four of them returned to Beian Village, the whole village was in an uproar.
Especially since the Qian family had the television set that Lu Yuan helped them buy, they actually saw Qian Mao being interviewed on TV, as well as the luxurious Oriental Huating. So many people were eager to see if they could go along. After all, it shouldn't be too much to ask a fellow villager for a meal, right?
However, when they saw that Qian Mao was not among the four brothers who returned from the Qian family, everyone asked him where he had gone. When they learned that he was spending the New Year at his fiancée's house and would not be returning to Heilongjiang Province this year, a rumor spread in Beian Village that "Qian Mao is going to become someone else's son-in-law."
Qian Sheng was also very upset when he found out. Jin Jinxiu had even gotten into several fights with the gossipy women in the village because of these rumors. Despite the fights, Jin Jinxiu never considered calling Lao San back. She had lived in Beian Village all her life and knew the people in the village all too well. Spreading such rumors was just a way to make her angry and call Lao San back to clarify things. Then they would pester Lao San for benefits, and maybe some of them would even want to go to Pengcheng with Lao San.
Hmph, do they really think I don't know what they're thinking? Bah! I'll fight you all and not let you have your way. So every time someone said these things to Jin Jinxiu, she would fight them all by herself, and she didn't stop fighting even on the 29th of the twelfth lunar month.
This puzzled some of the older women in the village. Was the village chief's wife sick? If Qian Laosan came back, things could be cleared up. Why did she always want to start a fight? She had already beaten up everyone in the village who could talk about this once. Since Qian Laosan wasn't coming back, the few people from the Qian family who were back didn't have any influence. What were they going to do?
On the 30th of the twelfth lunar month, Qian Sheng asked Qian Rao to go to Yuanbao Village and bring the Jin family over, so that they could spend a lively reunion year together with Qian Cai's whole family.
Yuanfang sat by the pot watching Jin Jinxiu fry meatballs. She looked outside and asked, "Big sister, how's Kuohao doing over there?"
Jin Jinxiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, he has food, drink and work to do over there, so he won't go hungry. When I went there last year, he was a little chubby, which means he misses you and his parents. He was hoping to come back this year, but Duoduo and Lao San are not in Pengcheng, so Kuohao discussed it with Jin Shen and Jin Zun. The three of them will spend the New Year there. Don't worry, he doesn't have that many tricks up his sleeve. Duoduo and Lao San are keeping an eye on him over there."
Yuanfang smiled. This man had been gone for two years. Although they disliked each other when they were together, he missed her a little now that one of them was gone.
She added, "When Mother heard that the third son was going to become a live-in son-in-law, she cursed those people at the door all morning. She didn't repeat herself. I've been married into the Jin family for over 20 years, almost 30, and this is the first time I've seen Mother like this."
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