The two of them sat silently in the room, each busy with their own things.
By dinnertime, only the seven members of their family remained at home, thankfully including Xiao Wu and his two siblings. This prevented the house from feeling too lonely.
Zhenye and his three friends were all warmly received at their respective mothers-in-law's homes.
The situations of the families were all similar, but only Yang Yongjian's family was quiet, with only the three of them.
The old man had dedicated his life to the revolution, and he and Zhang Zhenye chatted and found they greatly admired each other.
Dinner was light, just a simple home-cooked meal.
Yang Yongjian sat at the dining table and said, "Lijun, isn't this too simple?"
"Grandpa, dinner should be light, it's good for your health. I want you to stay with me for many more decades."
"Okay, then that's settled. Zhenye and Lijun are doing this to take care of me."
"Grandpa, I understand. Our family's dinner is also light, and I can eat it."
The family of three didn't observe the rule of not talking while eating, so the atmosphere was particularly pleasant.
Zhang Zhenye now keeps an eye on Yang Lijun and thinks she's a pretty good girl.
There was a reason why her parents chose her as their eldest daughter-in-law, even though they knew her situation.
After the meal, Yang Yongjian made an excuse to let the young couple spend time alone together.
Yang Lijun was really uncomfortable. She died at the age of fifteen in her previous life. At that time, she was only worried about filling her stomach and never paid attention to the opposite sex. After death, she wandered the world and saw many men and women turning against each other, men abandoning their wives and children, and women not being virtuous.
So she really doesn't like relationships between men and women.
Zhang Zhenye found it quite amusing to know what his future wife was thinking.
He stood up and sat down next to Yang Lijun. He took her hand.
Yang Lijun seemed startled and tried to pull her hand out, but when she looked up, she saw Zhang Zhenye's ambiguous smile.
“We’re husband and wife now. Although we’re not protected by law yet, in the eyes of the world, we’re one.”
Yang Lijun understood this principle, and in the end, she let him get close to her and hold her hand.
To be honest, Yang Lijun's hands weren't as soft as those of a pampered girl; she had done farm work in the countryside when she was young.
But her hands are very beautiful; given the opportunity, they would be perfect for playing the piano.
The two were standing very close when Zhang Zhenye asked Yang Lijun about her childhood.
As they exchanged questions and answers, Yang Lijun gradually relaxed.
It wasn't until 9:30 PM that Zhang Zhenye said goodbye and went home. Driving alone, he found it quite funny; he would have definitely thought this was a waste of time before. But with this girl, his future wife, just talking about childish, pointless things, time seemed to fly by.
This is great. We'll be spending our lives together, and if we can have love, that would be even better.
Zhang Ruifeng's place is also particularly warm and cozy. There are no annoying people around, and the whole family is together, which makes him feel happy.
Tang Feiyan cooked dinner that evening. This girl loves to eat, so her cooking skills are exceptional. At least Zhang Ruifeng felt that she was no worse than his own family's chef.
Tang Jianzhong was overjoyed. This was a golden son-in-law, a favored son of heaven born with a silver spoon in his mouth, who was now his great-granddaughter's husband.
The young man is exceptionally good-looking and well-mannered.
This must be a stroke of good fortune from my ancestors' graves. The more I look at it, the more satisfied I become.
Song Yiqi was even happier. If her daughter didn't have any special circumstances, she would be happy for the rest of her life. And wouldn't she be able to take care of her younger brothers then?
After dinner, the two chatted in Tang Feiyan's room, always having endless things to talk about. Zhang Ruifeng also felt that this girl was suitable for him.
Zhang Weiyu's situation was even more hilarious. Qin Shuang was jealous; this guy was practically the most pampered person in the family.
Zhang Weiyu has this ability to make all the elderly people like him.
It was already ten o'clock when the Qin family reluctantly let him go home. They had already been giving him instructions for half an hour.
Qin Shuang thought this was too exaggerated. When she saw Zhang Weiyu off, she exaggeratedly teased him, "If we get married in the future, even if you make a mistake, I'll be the one who gets criticized. I reckon my family will support you."
Zhang Weiyu found it amusing; this little girl was still too young to be jealous.
"It's okay, I won't make the same mistake again, don't worry. I won't bully you anymore."
"You said it yourself, I remember it."
"Okay, you got it. Alright, go inside, it's too cold outside. I'll pick you up and take you out to play tomorrow?"
Qin Shuang shook her head. "No, I have to go to school tomorrow. We seniors have to attend extra classes."
When do you get your vacation?
"The 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month."
"Really, we might have to go back to our hometown. Why don't you come with me? We'll take a plane."
"Taking a plane?"
"Yeah, are you going or not?"
"I'll discuss it with my mom later, but is there anything inconvenient about it?"
“You’re my wife now, what’s inconvenient about that? My mom is taking my grandparents back to their hometown. Since the four of us are all engaged, we should at least go to the graves of my ancestors and my maternal grandparents to say hello.”
"Okay, I understand. I'll call you tomorrow night. Drive carefully."
He was driving home and was the last one to arrive; Gu Yaozu had arrived earlier than him.
"Third brother, you don't want to come back?" Gu Yaozu teased his third brother. On the first day of the blind date, he was unwilling, but now he was the one who came back the latest.
"Hehe, there's nothing I can do about it, it's just that popular."
"cut!"
"Big brother, shall we take the four of them back with us to burn paper money for our ancestors and grandparents?"
Zhang Zhenye nodded, "Sure, but Tang Feiyan and Qin Shuang's schedules don't work out, right?"
"They get a holiday on the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month. Let's ask Mom tomorrow when Grandma and the others are going back?"
"Okay, this is yours."
The next morning, after finishing his exercise, Zhang Weiyu waited for his mother, who hadn't finished her Tai Chi practice.
"What's wrong?" Zhang Hongmei asked her son, stopping her movements.
"Mom, are my grandparents going back to Liujiatun before the Lunar New Year?"
"I'm not sure yet. I mean, why are we spending the New Year in the capital?"
"I just wanted to take Qin Shuang back to Liujiatun to show my great-grandfather and maternal grandparents."
Zhang Hongmei hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay, I'll go ask your grandparents today. Qin Shuang is in her final year of high school, when does she get her summer break?"
"We'll have a holiday on the 22nd of the twelfth lunar month."
"Okay, I understand. Go wash up quickly. Your eldest brother and fourth brother are probably going out to play today. You and your second brother go and check the accounts with Huang Yanqiu."
"Okay, we'll go after dinner."
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