Jiang Xiaoli and Zong Jiayu have been sleeping in until they naturally wake up every day for the past few days, and there are always ready-made meals waiting for them downstairs.
If you feel like being active, you can take a boat out for sea fishing or snorkeling. If you don't want to go out, you can collect seashells on the beach, enjoy the sea breeze, or simply lie on a beach chair and sunbathe.
She was sitting on a beach chair, poking Zong Jiayu's chair with the small shovel she had used to dig in the sand.
"Ayu, don't they say it takes 21 days to form a habit? I feel like I could live like this for 100 years. I feel like I'm one with this place in no time."
Zong Jia pulled her into his arms, "Little Pear, are you thinking of retiring early?"
Jiang Xiaoli immediately perked up, "Retirement? That's not an option for now!"
While helping her clean the sand off her body, Zong Jiayu said, "There are too many things to worry about usually, so it's good to relax and take a break once in a while."
She nodded. "That's true. Life like this is too comfortable. I feel like it will take me a while to get used to going back to Kyoto."
She suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, isn't today the day Brother Dafu goes to Xiaoyue's house?"
Zong Jia nodded. "Da Fu should be being questioned by Chang Yue's relatives right now."
His guess was right. As soon as Dafu and his father entered the house, more than a dozen people were crammed into Chang Yue's small two-bedroom apartment, waiting for them.
Chang Yue's parents accepted the gifts from the two of them and said, "Welcome, welcome. Our home is small, please make yourselves at home."
Several older relatives made room for Dad on the sofa, while Dafu sat on a chair to the side.
When Chang Yue returned home for the holidays, she told her parents about Da Fu's marriage proposal and that he would come to propose to her before the new year. However, from the smiles on their faces, it was clear that Chang's parents were very satisfied with Da Fu.
In the presence of many relatives and friends, Dafu handed over three gold pieces and 30,000 yuan in cash as a betrothal gift to Chang's parents. The two sides agreed to formally arrange the marriage and discuss when to hold the wedding after Chang Yue graduates from university.
Just then, Chang Yue's aunt spoke up, "Oh my, Xiao Yue, you've already made up your mind? Your boyfriend is from Qin Province. You're a top student from Peking University, are you really going to marry someone from Qin Province after graduation? You should at least buy a house in Beijing before you can get married!"
Fu's father quickly said, "Xiaoyue's aunt, you don't need to worry about that. My Yunliang has a house in Beijing."
Aunt Changyue's expression visibly twisted, and she said sarcastically, "Our little Yue is so lucky, she can become a rich lady right after graduation!"
Chang's mother looked displeased, but because there were many relatives around, she only said, "Hehe, Xiaoyue and Yunliang are in love with each other. As long as the children are well, we parents are at ease."
"Yes, how could it not be good? Houses in Kyoto are so expensive. Xiaoyue has married into a lucky nest!" Aunt Changyue continued to make sarcastic remarks.
Dafu chuckled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. I don't deserve such praise. I'm already very happy that I was able to buy a house with my own abilities, which puts my uncle and aunt at ease about letting Xiaoyue marry me."
Aunt Changyue was driven almost crazy by the words "by her own ability".
Chang's mother glanced at her and said to Dafu with a smile, "That's right. Xiaoyue is our only daughter, so we must choose someone we can entrust her with before we feel at ease."
Chang Yue was desperately trying to control her expression, struggling to keep herself from laughing out loud.
After witnessing the engagement of the two children, the Chang family's relatives and friends left one after another, leaving only the Chang family of three, Fu's father, and Dafu.
Chang Yue burst out laughing, "Brother Dafu, those words you just said have completely offended my aunt!"
Dafu smiled and shook his head. In front of Chang's parents, he said seriously, "Yueyue, our relationship is very pure. There is no conflict of interest between us. I don't like people to see our marriage as a business deal. You are the only person I want to marry in this life."
Chang Yue blushed slightly, glanced at her parents beside her, and said shyly, "I understand."
Mr. Chang and Mr. Fu chatted over tea with a smile on their faces, while Mrs. Chang pulled Chang Yue and Da Fu aside to talk.
"Yunliang, I'm really happy to hear what you said! Xiaoyue has been very sensible since she was little. It's because she's so sensible that I was worried she would always take care of other people's feelings and neglect her own. Seeing you defend her like this today, I'm finally relieved."
Dafu promised Chang's mother, "Auntie, from now on we're all family. I'll naturally speak up for my own family, and I'll always protect Yueyue."
After having dinner at the Chang family's house, Dafu and his father returned to the hotel and the first thing they did was call Jiang Xiaoli and the others to report back.
Zong Jia answered the phone with a smile and said, "Dafu, congratulations!"
He was stunned for a moment and said, "Brother Zong, you already know?"
Zong Jia smiled as he looked at the girl beside him who was excitedly gossiping. "Little Pear has been chatting with Chang Yue for more than ten minutes."
After Dafu and his father left, Chang Yue was the first to call Jiang Xiaoli to report the good news.
Jiang Xiaoli urged her to recount the entire process of today.
When she heard Dafu arguing with Aunt Changyue, she almost wanted to stand up and applaud Dafu.
She smiled and said, "Xiaoyue, is Brother Dafu all set now?"
Chang Yue said with a smile, "My parents are very satisfied with him."
After chatting with the newly engaged couple, they hung up the phone around the same time.
Jiang Xiaoli lay on the bed, her legs swinging back and forth. "Brother Dafu and Xiaoyue are finally together. That's wonderful."
Zong Jia nodded. "Yes, Dafu's big problem has been solved, but I wonder how things are going on Dayuan's side."
Without even thinking, she said, "Please, with Yuan-ge's smooth talk, are you worried he won't be able to appease Xin-xin's mother?"
Zong Jiayu thought for a moment and smiled, "That's true, he shouldn't need to worry about that."
Sure enough, they received a call from Zhong Yuan the next day: "Brother Zong, Little Pear, Xin Xin's mother has agreed! She also said that her family doesn't have many customs, and we can discuss the wedding date ourselves without worrying about mourning for her uncle!"
Good news kept coming one after another, and the Year of the Tiger quietly arrived at this time.
Xiao Jincheng specially asked Huang Ren to prepare several boxes of fireworks. As soon as the song "Unforgettable Tonight" started playing on the TV, Ye Biao and the others lit the fuses.
Brilliant fireworks soared into the sky, their vibrant colors illuminating the entire night.
Jiang Xiaoli and her four friends stood side by side on the lawn, exchanging blessings with each other.
"Happy New Year!"
Wishing everyone good health and all the best in the new year!
The carefree holiday passed quickly. On the seventh day of the first lunar month, the group packed their things and embarked on their journey home.
As soon as the flight arrived at Kyoto International Airport, a cold front hit us.
Jiang Xiaoli took a deep breath, then smiled and said, "Kyoto, it still feels so familiar!"
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