Song Lili smiled at the two people exchanging pleasantries; this was also her purpose. She wanted to let the Zhang family know that Wang Daming wasn't just a freeloader.
It was also meant to make them feel grateful to Wang Daming, because nothing in this world is a given.
After exchanging a few polite words, the group started chatting, and the atmosphere gradually relaxed.
Suddenly, Zhang Shengtian said, "Qinghua got married too. Next, we should go to Qingguo, right? He's reached marriageable age too."
"Big Brother, why are you saying this here?" Zhang Qingguo growled shyly.
Zhang Shengtian glared at him. "What can't be said? The Ming Dynasty isn't an outsider. It's no big deal if they hear it."
"Besides, you're at the age to get married, you're already twenty. Look at the kids in the village, the same age as you, they all have babies in their arms. In another two years, they'll be running all over the village."
"And look at you, you haven't even discussed marriage yet, do you think that's reasonable?"
"I didn't tell you before because your older brother wasn't married yet, and you shouldn't skip over him. Now that he's married, you should hurry up and get married too."
Zhang Qingguo was so scolded that he dared not speak and could only lower his head and pretend to be dead.
Zhang Qinghua nodded, "That's true. Qingguo should get married soon. Do you have a girl in mind, sir?"
"There are several families I'm interested in, but I haven't inquired about them yet. I'm thinking of asking around after the grain is distributed, and trying to get engaged as soon as possible."
"Then we'll get married after the autumn harvest next year. Qingguo isn't that old, so it won't be a problem."
"It's good that you have a plan, sir." Zhang Qinghua nodded, feeling that Zhang Shengtian's consideration was quite thorough, and thus agreed.
Then, he turned to look at Zhang Aiai and said, "Should Aiai also prepare? She's a grown woman now."
Zhang Aiai and Song Lili are the same age, both turning eighteen this year.
Song Lili is already married, so Zhang Aiai is also at the age where she should get married.
"Ai'ai?" Zhang Shengtian's eyes also turned to Zhang Ai'ai, and then a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes, but he still nodded.
"Ai'ai needs to make preparations here too. Qingguo has arranged a marriage, and the marriage proposal will be coming soon."
However, when he said this, Zhang Shengtian was clearly feeling down and reluctant.
If he could, he would love to keep Zhang Aiai by his side for the rest of his life, but he also knew rationally that it was impossible.
If we're thinking about Zhang Aiai's future, we should find her a good family; that would be the best thing for her.
Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them. Although Zhang Shengtian didn't know this saying, he always did just that.
He had thought everything through for his children, hoping they would live peaceful and safe lives and have a smooth life.
When the topic came up, Zhang Qinghua and Zhang Qingguo were not in a good mood. After all, she was their beloved younger sister, and they were reluctant to let her go as she was getting married.
So the atmosphere quieted down, and Wang Daming sat quietly without saying a word.
Song Lili looked at this and then at that, before smiling and saying, "It's still a long way off."
"Even if Ai'ai is going to get married, it won't be for another year. What are you all sad about now? You should be thinking about what to eat for dinner."
"I think it's about time, I'll go cook." Song Lili said, then stood up and left.
She couldn't get a word in edgewise on the topic they were discussing, nor did she have the right or standing to speak, so she might as well escape.
Seeing that it was almost time, she came out of the airport to pick up her friend. A little while later, Zhang Aiai also came out.
"Sister-in-law, let me start the fire for you, otherwise you won't be able to manage by yourself."
“Okay, it’ll be faster if two people do it.” Song Lili glanced at Zhang Aiai and agreed.
Zhang Aiai didn't seem to be in a very high mood, so she didn't seem to have any thoughts about getting married.
Song Lili didn't know if something else had happened after she came out, or if Zhang Aiai herself had no intention of getting married, but she didn't ask.
She should just pretend she doesn't know anything about this; saying too much will only make people dislike her.
The two sisters-in-law worked together and quickly prepared a table full of delicious food. Song Lili also used the wild vegetables that Zhang Aiai had dug up to make wild vegetable pancakes as a staple food.
After everyone sat down at the table, looking at the delicious-looking and fragrant food, they couldn't help but drool. Among them, Zhang Qingguo and Wang Daming had the biggest reactions.
Wang Daming was drooling, and Zhang Qingguo was drooling all the time; they couldn't stop drooling just looking at each other.
"Everyone, please sit down and eat. Just looking at all these dishes is making my stomach rumble."
"Hurry up and sit down to eat, otherwise it will get cold and won't taste good, and it will be a waste of such delicious food."
Zhang Shengtian smiled and asked everyone to sit down. He started by picking up some food, and then everyone else began to eat.
"Mmm, this is the taste! It's still so delicious. Lili, you're amazing! Every time I eat your cooking, I feel like it's the best food in the world." Wang Daming praised while stuffing food into his mouth.
“That’s right, sister-in-law. After eating your cooking, I realized that food can be so delicious. I can’t even bear to think about how I’ve gotten through all these years.” Zhang Qingguo chimed in.
Song Lili was amused by what the two people said. "Is it really that exaggerated? I'm just a little better at cooking."
"You think it tastes good because you've never tasted anything truly delicious. Once you start eating, you won't say that anymore."
Thinking about those famous snacks and then looking at what she had made, Song Lili shook her head. There was simply no way to compare.
However, Song Lili was still very happy to receive their praise. She squinted her eyes, making the under-eye bags under her eyes even fuller and more obvious.
"Since you think it's delicious, then eat more. It would be best to finish all of this tonight."
If possible, Song Lili would not leave leftovers; it's better to eat food when it's fresh.
"Okay, I'll definitely eat my fill and be full, otherwise I don't know when I'll get another chance." Wang Daming nodded in agreement and said confidently.
"I need to eat more too; it's not often I get to eat this." Besides, there's so much meat today; I don't get to eat this kind of food more than a few times a year.
Although Zhang Qinghua and Zhang Shengtian did not speak, they seemed to agree with what Zhang Qingguo and Zhang Shengtian said.
So, for a while, the only sounds on the dining table were chewing and the clinking of bowls and chopsticks, making the room unusually quiet.
When everyone had almost finished eating, sounds gradually returned, and people started talking.
Song Lili didn't say much, just listened quietly, taking a bite now and then, and felt very happy.
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