“Whenever Yu Bao’er comes to my house, I promise I’ll prepare plenty of food for her every time,” Li Juanmei said with a smile. “I don’t have a big appetite, but I envy those who can eat a lot without gaining weight.”
"No way, I'd go to my brother's house if I were to," Ke Meiyu pouted, then suddenly her eyes lit up, and she leaned closer and whispered, "Sister Meizi, will you be my sister-in-law?"
Ke Meiyu is an impatient person who doesn't like to dwell on things and couldn't help but get straight to the point!
Li Juanmei trembled, her face turning even redder, and she whispered like a mosquito, "Yu Bao'er, you're so mean! What are you saying!"
Ke Meiyu chuckled and said earnestly, "Sister Meizi, I'm serious. Look at you and my brother, we're both single, good-looking, educated, and of good character."
"The only difference is that our Ke family can't compare to the Li family in terms of status and position, but I believe that once my brothers graduate and start working, our family's life will undergo a dramatic change."
"I think that when you get married, you should find someone you can entrust your happiness to for a lifetime, and grow old together. That would definitely be a very romantic and simple, happy thing. What do you think?"
Li Juanmei fiddled with the hem of her clothes. "Marriage is a lifelong matter, and I don't know what kind of person to choose."
"But Yu Bao'er, why did you decide to marry Comrade Qin? He treats you so well. Every time I meet you, I feel like you're a little sun, radiating happiness and joy, making people want to get closer and closer!"
Ke Meiyu snorted, "I already told you, I saved Qin Yuanjiu back then, and he's been clinging to me ever since, insisting on marrying me no matter what. I can't possibly waste the prime of a pillar of the nation's life, can I?"
"Let's just make do like this. Anyway, that's all there is to it between men and women. As long as the person is of good character, optimistic and ambitious about life and work, and there are no messy family matters or relatives and friends, we can probably get along, right?"
"It is fate that two people meet and get to know each other. No one can guarantee that their whole life will be smooth sailing. There will definitely be friction between husband and wife. Once the rough edges of each other are smoothed out, their life will come to an end."
Li Juanmei looked at her in surprise: "Judging from your words, it sounds like you've been through so much."
“Sister Mei, wherever there are people, there is a world of its own. In our village, there are often battles between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, and husbands and wives. After seeing so many, you get some insights, right?” Ke Meiyu said with a raised eyebrow and a smile.
“I don’t like beating around the bush either. Let’s have a private talk between the two of us sisters. Sister Mei, why don’t you take a look at my older brother? If you think he’s alright in all aspects and can get to know him better, then we can talk to the adults and go through the proper procedures.”
Li Juanmei fidgeted with her hands, feeling extremely shy, but she couldn't help but fantasize about the two of them being together.
She always felt that dating and marriage had nothing to do with her, and it seemed like she would just drift through life like this.
She could hardly imagine what her marriage would be like, or what kind of man she would marry. She imagined him to be a strong and reliable man who could support the family, treat her well, and protect her.
And all of these seem to align with Ke Yuanda's current situation...
Li Juanmei is also a very realistic girl, which doesn't conflict with her fondness for romance and sentimentality. Before truly getting to know someone, she will first consider their family background. She doesn't require a perfect match in terms of social status, but the person can't be a good-for-nothing or have relatives who are notorious for their bad influence.
The Ke family is warm, generous, and doesn't like to take advantage of others. If you treat them well, they will open their hearts to you. Moreover, the whole family lives together harmoniously, with almost no barriers between the eldest, third, and fourth branches of the family.
Grandma Ke, Mother Ke, and Yu Bao'er get along very well. It seems like it would be something to look forward to if they became a family, but...
She pursed her lips tightly. "Yu Bao'er, please stop joking with me. I... I think Brother Ke is focused on completing his studies and doesn't have any interest in this kind of thing."
"Besides, he's a student at a top university in the provincial capital. What kind of good girl in the city can't he find? I'm just a high school sales clerk at a rural supply and marketing cooperative, I'm afraid..."
Ke Meiyu shook her head repeatedly, "Sister Meizi, don't say that. My brother has never been with a woman before, so he doesn't know how to think about having a wife."
“You don’t need to worry about him in this regard. With my grandma, my mother, and me watching over him, he wouldn’t dare to have any other thoughts.”
"Besides, what's wrong with Sister Mei?"
Li Juanmei was somewhat skeptical. "Don't the men have quite a few ideas?"
"Besides, this is about him finding a partner."
Ke Meiyu smiled and said, "Sister Mei, just tell me if it's a good idea or not. If it is, then you can see what my brother thinks. Anyway, there are no outsiders here, so we don't have to worry about people talking about it."
Li Juanmei gritted her teeth, then thought about the school Ke Yuanda had applied to—graduated as a naval officer. What woman doesn't dream of being a military wife?
"Okay, Yu Bao'er, we have an agreement. If your brother objects, this matter is not to be mentioned again."
A woman only has this one chance to be brave.
Ke Meiyu nodded repeatedly, pulled her out the door, arranged for her to stand at the entrance, and then swaggered in to freeload a meal.
"Hungry? The food will be ready soon. Why are you alone? Aren't you keeping Comrade Li company?" Ke Yuan laughed and handed over a bowl and chopsticks, letting the girl set some aside to eat first.
Ke Meiyu took a bite of the rib.
The pork ribs, stewed over a wood fire, are tender, savory, and flavorful, coated with a layer of soft, sticky potato paste and the unique aroma of wild mushrooms. "So delicious! You're awesome, bro!"
Ke Yuan snorted, "What's so difficult about cooking? There are only so many ingredients. Just remember the steps, master the proportions of the seasonings, control the heat, and be patient. Anyone can cook delicious food."
The most important part was the menu. The girls made them memorize quite a few dishes. Although it wasn't as extravagant as a Manchu Han Imperial Feast, it was enough to provide three different meals a month without repeating any.
They're not chefs; they just need to know some home-style dishes. Besides, once they've mastered the basic cooking methods, they can apply what they've learned to other dishes, so it's not difficult at all.
"Then my future sister-in-law is so lucky," Ke Meiyu sighed. "Brother, what kind of sister-in-law are you trying to find for me? Although you're thinking of working after graduating from university, think about how old you'll be then. How can you still have the nerve to date a young girl?"
Ke Yuanda was so angry that he choked, "Your brother is still young. Many people in the army don't get married until they're twenty-seven or twenty-eight. I graduated at twenty-five."
“Brother, you really have no ambition. Can’t we look forward together?” Ke Meiyu frowned and said, “Brother, I know you have a dream of becoming a hero, but when you graduate and join the army, what if the leaders take one look and say, ‘This young man is not bad, we can take him back to be our son-in-law’? Can you refuse?”
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