"Shouldn't we send a gift to congratulate them?" Zhou Quan was already thinking about the reciprocity of gifts.
"Okay, go and make arrangements. Find something auspicious and suitable, and get it ready. In a few days, the two of them will invite some friends over for a meal. We'll bring the gifts with us when we go."
“Okay, we have plenty of gifts!” Zhou Quan started thinking about which one from the family’s small storeroom would be suitable.
Li Mai rested her chin on her hand, watching Zhou Quan think about these random things, and found it quite amusing.
This guy no longer has that melancholy air about him; he spends his days indulging in the trivialities of life, and seems to enjoy it immensely.
Five days later, the gates of Madam Qi's mansion opened to welcome the guests she had invited.
All the families who received the invitation had secretly inquired about it. It turned out that Madam Qi and Mr. Yang had decided to get married and live together, and instead of holding a grand wedding banquet, they were just inviting them to a meal today to announce the good news.
Therefore, people brought gifts when they came.
Mrs. Qi and Mr. Yang were both dressed in new clothes, their faces beaming with happiness as they greeted everyone who came to offer their congratulations.
Zhou Tao, Xu Yue, and the other town girls who had been taught by Madam Qi all came over early in the morning to help their master with the preparations.
Even if it's not a big celebration, we still need to create a lively atmosphere in the mansion.
Seeing the happy smiles on the faces of those two people all day, Li Mai was happy for them too.
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On the second day of the seventh lunar month, Li Mai and his family left the town and set off.
All household affairs were entrusted to the various managers to take care of.
As the head manager, Manager Lu handles all matters on behalf of Li Mai and Zhou Quan, allowing other managers to consult him on any issues they cannot resolve.
Everyone agreed.
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