The next day, the Zhao couple had to go to work. While they were getting up to wash and go to work, Zhao Huanhuan and Lin Yuan also got up.
Lin Yuan called the Zhao couple into their house, gave them a red envelope, and said that there was two hundred yuan inside, which he was giving to them so that they could buy whatever they needed.
He also mentioned that he would help them find a way to exchange the tickets for the refrigerator and the television.
The Zhao couple refused his money, saying they needed it for their wedding. Lin Yuan smiled and said they had saved money for the wedding, which his parents had instructed him to give to the Zhao family before he came.
The Zhao couple knew that this was the bride price. Because their marriage had progressed quickly and they hadn't hired a matchmaker, Lin Yuan paid the bride price himself.
Actually, things can be accomplished by human effort, and it's not impossible. Lin Yuan is pressed for time and faces special circumstances, so of course, the national affairs come first. The Zhao couple don't care about these formalities.
Seeing that the Lin family had this intention, the couple was very happy. In the end, they accepted the money and also quietly told Zhao Huanhuan about it.
Zhao Huanhuan nodded and said that since he was giving it to her, she should accept it. She would also help out her family in the future.
When the Zhao couple heard what their daughter said, they felt relieved. They decided to keep the money for now and give it all to her when she returned home for her wedding.
Zhang Jinhua then told Zhao Huanhuan that when she came over, she would make Huanhuan a few more outfits and asked her what kind of clothes she wanted. She said that she still had cloth coupons and would go buy some new fabric.
Zhao Huanhuan smiled helplessly and said that she had enough clothes and asked her parents to make her two sets of clothes.
Zhang Jinhua smiled and shook her head, "Your dad and I wear work clothes almost every day, we don't have time to wear other clothes. If you don't say anything, Mom will make it for you according to your previous preferences."
Zhao Huanhuan nodded in agreement, saying that she liked anything her mother made.
Zhang Jinhua is very clever. She taught herself tailoring skills after having her daughter. She often goes to bookstores or newsstands to look at popular clothes. If she sees a good style, she remembers it, tries to make it at home, and dresses it for her daughter.
Therefore, Zhao Huanhuan's clothes have always been the best-looking among her classmates since she was a child.
The family ate breakfast together, and Zhao Huanhuan and Lin Yuan saw the couple off to work.
Zhang Jinhua told Zhao Huanhuan and Lin Yuan to leave the key in the usual place when they left, and then told them about their return trip before hurrying off to work, as she would be late if she didn't leave soon.
Zhao Huanhuan and Lin Yuan nodded in agreement, reassuring their parents.
By the time Lin Yuan and Zhao Huanhuan returned to Taojia Village, it was almost one o'clock in the afternoon.
Aunt Chu, Uncle Lin, and Wen Yan had just finished eating and were about to clean up when they saw the two of them return. They quickly brought them bowls and chopsticks, poured hot water, and told them to eat first.
Fortunately, I did a lot today.
The two of them carried the things back inside and then quickly came over to eat.
Aunt Chu felt relieved to see that Lin Yuan and Zhao Huanhuan seemed to have a much better understanding of each other than when she left. It was clear that they had made significant progress, rather than becoming more distant as their understanding of each other deepened.
She also noticed that Lin Yuan was wearing the same white shirt as Huanhuan.
Watching the two people sitting side by side eating together, not only Aunt Chu was happy, but Uncle Lin was happy too.
Wen Yan couldn't help but ask, "Huanhuan, Lin Yuan, have you two set a wedding date since you went back over there?"
Lin Yuan and Zhao Huanhuan exchanged a glance, smiled, and took out a red paper with their names written on it, handing it to their parents. "It's settled. Your aunt and uncle found someone who understands birth charts to match our horoscopes, and they said the 22nd would be a good day."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Chu smiled and nodded, "Good, this is a good date, just like the date Mom and Dad guessed."
"Well, we originally said the 22nd or the 26th were both fine, but Huanhuan and I discussed it and decided on the 22nd. Her family is planning to hold the homecoming banquet on the 24th," Lin Yuan said softly.
"Okay, then you and Huanhuan can buy tickets for the 21 train back."
"I know, Mom. I'll buy the tickets in advance when I go to the city in a few days," Lin Yuan said.
"Okay, your room is all tidied up. There are still two pieces of furniture left to be moved. You two can go and see what else you want to put in the room so we can prepare in the next few days," Aunt Chu said to Zhao Huanhuan with a smile.
“Okay, Aunt Chu, there’s no need to prepare too much. Maybe we’ll just stay for a few days. After Lin Yuan leaves, I might end up living in the same room with Yan Yan again,” Zhao Huanhuan said softly, glancing at Lin Yuan.
Aunt Chu was taken aback, then smiled and said, "It's alright. If you're going to live with Yan Yan, you can move in. Let's eat first, and then you and Lin Yuan can go and take a look and discuss it."
"Okay," the two replied in unison.
"Mom, has anything happened while we were gone?" Lin Yuan has slowed down her eating pace to match Zhao Huanhuan's, since it's not training or a mission period right now.
Aunt Chu nodded. "There are indeed a few things."
After saying that, she glanced at Wen Yan and said with a smile, "Our Yan Yan has a boyfriend now. She and Qiu Zhiqing are dating, and the brigade leader is the witness."
Zhao Huanhuan looked at Wen Yan in surprise.
Wen Yan blushed slightly and leaned closer to Zhao Huanhuan, whispering, "I'll tell you about my matter when I get back. You should listen to your godmother talk about other things first. The village has been quite lively these past few days while you've been gone."
Zhao Huanhuan nodded, then looked at Aunt Chu.
Aunt Chu continued, "Several other educated youths have also found partners. This time, it may be due to the influence of Yuan'er and Huanhuan. It's as if the Peach Blossom Fairy has descended upon the village, and everyone is finding a partner."
"There was a couple, Yang and Gu, who were both educated youth. However, there were some other rumors about them. It was said that some villagers saw Gu quietly leaving Yang's house at night."
"That person reported it to the brigade leader, but nothing happened to them. They continued to work every day. Later, the brigade leader spread the word that the two of them were actually dating. They were originally from the same place and had reportedly dated before, but broke up due to some misunderstanding. So, after Yang, the educated youth, came here, Gu, the educated youth, was worried and quickly followed."
"There's another couple that you might not expect: Hao Qiang and a fellow educated youth named Hu Doudou. It's said that they were introduced by the brigade leader. And it seems to be true; Hu Doudou was even invited back for dinner by Hao Qiang's mother a few times."
Zhao Huanhuan and Lin Yuan were incredulous upon hearing this. They thought it was possible for Yang Man and Gu Yifeng to be together, since the two of them seemed to be exchanging glances.
But what about Hu Doudou and Hao Qiang?
How could that be?
Zhao Huanhuan and Lin Yuan instinctively felt that something was wrong.
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