Wang Peng took his second uncle to the farmers' market to buy vegetables.
To prepare for her upcoming visit to her in-laws, Li Fang gritted her teeth and bought five jin (2.5 kg) of pork.
When it came time to pay the bill, Chen Qingshu insisted on paying himself.
The two argued for a long time before finally deciding to split it in half.
After buying groceries, the four returned to Licun.
When Auntie Chen heard that Chen Qingshu's parents were arriving the next day, she immediately went to the neighbor's house to borrow plates, bowls, and stools.
We didn't have enough bowls and chopsticks at home, so we borrowed some when guests came.
That night, Wang Peng stayed at his second uncle's house, sharing a bed with Chen Qingshu and his second uncle.
The next day, Chen Qingshu and Li Fang rode their bicycles to the train station to pick up the person.
Wang Peng is preparing dinner at home.
"Xiaopeng, do I look alright?" Aunt Zhao Li walked into the kitchen.
He took a special bath and washed his hair, and put on a new cotton-padded jacket and new shoes that he only wore during the New Year, just because he was afraid of being looked down upon by his parents.
“Okay! You’ll always be okay in my heart!” Wang Peng said with a smile.
"Stop fooling around." Zhao Li was very happy. "This is Auntie's best dress. It's presentable, isn't it?"
“Absolutely.” Wang Peng handed her the soy sauce bottle. “I’ll make some braised pork with mustard greens. Go get the soy sauce.”
Zhao Li left the kitchen carrying a bottle of soy sauce, humming a little tune as she went to the village store.
At the entrance of the convenience store, several middle-aged women sat together chatting.
"Sister Zhao, have you had any guests?" Aunt Li asked.
"Yes, we have guests." Zhao Li stopped in her tracks.
"Where did this distinguished guest come from? You're dressed so nicely, I thought it was almost New Year's Day," said Aunt Wang.
“Xiaofang’s boyfriend is a teacher at No. 1 Middle School. His parents came to my house from the provincial capital today, so I have to give them a grand welcome.” Zhao Li smiled with her head held high.
Li Fang's boyfriend is a teacher at Ping'an County No. 1 Middle School, which is common knowledge.
But no one knew that Chen Qingshu was from the provincial capital.
"Wow, Xiao Fang has really risen to a high position and become a phoenix?"
"Sister Zhao, Xiao Fang actually managed to marry someone from the provincial capital. You're going to enjoy a life of luxury from now on."
"I knew it! I've always felt that Xiao Fang is a lucky girl."
A group of middle-aged women started gossiping, their words filled with envy and jealousy.
"Haha, Qingshu's parents are just ordinary workers." Zhao Li laughed. "I'm not going to chat anymore, my family is waiting for Jiangyou to make braised pork with mustard greens."
Zhao Li went into the convenience store, bought a bottle of soy sauce, greeted the old women, and quickened her pace to go home.
The Li Village Intelligence Bureau began to exert its efforts.
"Is Li Fang's boyfriend really from the provincial capital?"
"Would anyone from the provincial capital want her? The Li family is dirt poor!"
"Then you're wrong. Teacher Chen really is from the provincial capital. What Zhao Li said just now was true."
Aunt Li laughed and said, "You're talking about the past. Now Li Fang has made something of herself and is earning a lot of money with her cousin."
Which cousin?
"It's that cousin from Wang Village, I think his name is Wang Peng, the top scorer in this year's high school entrance exam."
"..."
There are also many students studying at No. 1 Middle School in Licun. The information about Wang Peng and Chen Qingshu has been sent to Licun.
Just then, two bicycles arrived, one carrying a young man and the other carrying a middle-aged man and a woman.
The intelligence team members recognized Li Fang and immediately shut their mouths.
They are only good at gossiping behind people's backs.
The Li family.
Wang Peng prepared a table of dishes, glanced at his watch, and saw that it was already noon; the person should be back by now.
"Dad, Mom, Uncle Chen and Aunt Chen are here," Li Fang called out as soon as she entered the door.
Li Guixi and Zhao Li hurriedly walked out of the main room and quickened their pace to welcome their distinguished guests.
Chen Yinghao carried a box of sesame oil, while Liu Yili carried a bolt of silk.
Sesame oil and silk are quite expensive, which also represents the Chen family's high regard for the Li family.
Li Guixi and his wife couldn't help but beam with joy.
"Old Chen, sister-in-law, you must be tired from your journey." Li Guixi held Chen Yinghao's hand.
"Brother Guixi, I've wanted to visit you for a long time, but I haven't had the time," Chen Yinghao said with a smile. "My apologies!"
"Sister Yili, you, you look so young." Zhao Li also took Liu Yili's hand.
"Haha." Liu Yili smiled broadly, "Sister Li doesn't mind being old? You're the first person to say I'm young."
Both sides were very enthusiastic and spoke with smiles.
Li Guixiang and her husband finally felt relieved.
They felt a sense of kinship with each other, not discrimination.
Wang Peng had long known that things would end happily. The Chen couple from his previous life were good people and treated Li Fang very well.
Everyone went inside to talk, and Wang Peng was in charge of serving the dishes and meals.
Finally, the family sat together, eating and chatting.
After eating and drinking their fill, the family continued chatting and started talking about serious matters.
Chen Yinghao said, "Brother Guixi, my Qingshu is not young anymore. Shouldn't we hurry up about having a child?"
“Yes, I’m going crazy missing my grandson.” Liu Yili patted Li Fang’s hand.
Li Fang blushed with embarrassment and lowered her head, not daring to look at anyone.
"Mom, what are you saying?" Chen Qingshu muttered softly.
"Oh dear, he's already protecting his wife before he's even married into the family!" Liu Yili rolled her eyes at her son.
"Ha ha……"
Everyone was amused.
Liu Yili said, "Guixiang, Ali, I truly love Xiaofang. Don't worry, I will treat her like my own daughter."
Upon hearing this, the couple nodded repeatedly.
Zhao Li was conflicted. "Sister Liu, Xiao Fang is only eighteen years old. I really can't bear to see her leave so early."
"It's too early," Liu Yili hurriedly waved her hand, "Eighteen is the perfect age to get married."
Chen Yinghao said, "Guixi, sister-in-law, Yili means that Qingshu will teach here for at least another two years."
He turned to look at Wang Peng and smiled, "At the very least, once Xiao Peng gets into university, Qing Shu will find a way to transfer back to the provincial capital to teach."
"Uncle, I have nothing to do with this. You can't use me as a shield," Wang Peng said with a smile.
Everyone started laughing again, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
“Xiaopeng, that’s not what your uncle meant,” Liu Yili said. “He meant that Xiaofang and Qingshu would live here for three years.”
Wang Peng understood, of course.
Her explanation made Li Guixi and Zhao Li understand.
"Brother Chen, just say what you have to say, we're listening," Li Guixi said.
"Okay, then I'll get straight to the point," Chen Yinghao said. "Shall we settle things with the kids this winter break, or maybe this summer break?"
"Yes, we have no objection as long as the child is willing." Li Guixi actually hopes her daughter will get married soon.
After all, Chen Qingshu was a golden bachelor.
Chen Yinghao slapped his thigh and said, "Then it's settled."
The two old men decided on their children's life-long marriages in just a few words.
Next, we discussed various details, including how to decorate the house, how to hold the wedding, and so on.
Wang Peng was chosen by both families to be the matchmaker.
After discussing for an hour or two, both sides were very satisfied and basically finalized the marriage arrangements.
Mr. and Mrs. Chen Yinghao were going to take the evening train back.
Li Guixi hitched up the oxcart, and the whole family saw them off to the train station.
Afterwards, Li Guixiang and Zhao Li went home, while Wang Peng took his cousin and cousin-in-law back to his own home.
After so much time has passed, Director Bao has finally become my cousin-in-law.
The next day was still a holiday, and Wang Peng took them to a stationery store in the county town to promote ballpoint pens.
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