Xiao Yihan filled another glass of wine for Mr. He and Mr. Xiao. Grandma Xiao hurriedly said, "Yihan, pour less. Don't let them drink so much!"
Old Master Xiao said with a flushed face: "It's okay, I know my alcohol tolerance well. I'm happy today, so drink more!"
Grandma Xiao glanced at Grandma He helplessly and casually pointed at the wine on the table. "Old Xiao took out these bottles of Moutai and red wine a long time ago, waiting for Xiaoqiu to come back and give her a welcome dinner! She's been thinking about it for days!"
Grandma He smiled and said, "Everyone has been worried sick about this little girl. This child is really worrying.
If it weren't for Lao Xiao's help, I don't know how long I would have stayed in the countryside. Everyone is happy today, so let them drink more! "
"Xiao Qiu is also a member of our family. How can you say that transferring someone from your own family back here is helping?" Grandma Xiao scolded.
Xiao Yihan picked up a sea cucumber for Chu Jingqiu and put it in her bowl. "Eat more. You're so skinny that a gust of wind can blow you away."
After Chu Jingqiu finished eating the sea cucumber, he glanced at Xiao Yihan's bowl and found that the food in his bowl was almost half of his.
She pushed their bowls together, and Xiao Yihan looked at her in confusion.
Chu Jingqiu quickly exchanged his bowl with Xiao Yihan's.
Grandma He secretly glared at Chu Jingqiu and gave her a warning look.
Chu Jingqiu secretly made a face at Grandma He. Qi Yue saw her little action and smiled secretly.
Chu Jingqiu hurriedly picked up a chicken wing and said flatteringly, "Qi Yue, eat more. You must be tired and hungry after a day of training. Don't be polite!"
Xiao Yihan glared at Qi Yue, picked up the bowl silently, and started to shovel rice into his mouth.
Grandma He smiled brightly as she handed Xiao Yihan and Qi Yue a rabbit leg each. "Eat quickly! Young men have big appetites. You must be hungry after a day of training. Eat more!"
Seeing that Chu Jingqiu's bowl was empty, Grandma Xiao picked up another chicken wing for her and said kindly, "Xiaoqiu! Eat more. This child is so cute! She's so pretty and sensible! I can't get enough of looking at her!"
"Thank you, Grandma Xiao. I can do it myself. You don't have to be polite to me!" said Chu Jingqiu.
Grandma He's gaze lingered on Xiao Yihan. "If you ask me, Yihan is the most sensible. Every time he comes to the compound, he comes to our house to sit down. He also helps Old He play chess, tends to the flowers and plants, and chats with him. He is much more sensible than Xiaoqiu."
Everyone sat around the table, the elders kept serving food to the younger ones, and Grandpa He and Grandpa Xiao began to discuss making furniture.
Old Master Xiao looked at Xiao Yihan, "Yihan, I went around with your Grandpa He the other day and found that the two most in-demand large pieces of furniture right now are double beds and large wardrobes.
There are two styles of double beds, the wooden headboard is 48 yuan, the iron headboard is 43 yuan, and the large wardrobe is 98 yuan. The price is not cheap and the style does not look good.
The key is that you can’t buy tickets even if you have them. I heard a young man say the other day that buying furniture is harder than finding a partner.
If we wait until you get your marriage certificate before buying it, it would be a bit rushed. Your Grandpa He and I haven't seen anything that satisfies us.
We got some good wood and took it to the home of an old subordinate in the suburbs. He is an excellent carpenter.
I've replaced all the furniture in your rooms in the compound with new ones, and I've measured the sizes.
Have you got the key to the apartment allocated to you in the family compound? Your Grandpa He and I will go there someday to measure the dimensions and then make the furniture together."
Xiao Yihan took out a bunch of keys from his pocket and placed them in front of Old Man Xiao, "Grandpa, I got the keys, but I never got around to bringing them back for you.
Normally, I should have done the furniture making myself. You and Grandpa He are both so old, and you still worry so much about us!"
Old Master Xiao waved his hand and said, "I don't feel worried. I have waited for so many years and finally waited for this day.
Your father and your mother wanted to snatch it from me, and I scolded them.
Grandpa He and I have been to every furniture factory and have made many trips to the suburbs to prepare wedding supplies for you. We feel like we have endless energy."
Grandpa He said with a smile on his face, "Yes, I dream about making furniture at night now. When I think about making furniture, I get really excited. I have to prepare the wedding supplies for Xiaoqiu myself!"
"Perrin and I have already prepared the cotton. In a few days we will go get some cloth to make wedding quilts for them.
Speaking of getting married, I always feel like there are many things I haven't prepared. I'll think about it when I get back and see what tickets I'm still missing.
"Call the second and third sons, and my daughter, to the meeting. If there are not enough tickets, find a way for them to go!" Grandma Xiao said excitedly.
Qi Yue's mouth twitched, and he joked, "Grandma, you're robbing houses just to find a wife for my brother!"
"Go away, Xiaoyue. If you get married this year, I will help you buy the tickets. Come with me for a blind date this weekend!" Grandma Xiao glared at Qi Yue.
Xiao Yihan glanced at Qi Yue sideways and smiled with schadenfreude.
Chu Jingqiu looked at the elders discussing marriage excitedly, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. The meal ended in this happy atmosphere.
After dinner, Xiao Yihan helped Chu Jingqiu move her luggage upstairs, told her to rest early after a whole day of riding in the car, and then left with Qi Yue.
After the guests left, grandma and mom came to Chu Jingqiu's room to help her sort out her clothes. As Grandma He sorted out the wardrobe, she kept nagging, "Xiaoqiu, you've changed a lot since you came back this time. You've become much more sensible and you know how to help with the housework. It seems that this year in the countryside has really given you some training."
Chu Jingqiu sighed, "Grandma, there's nothing I can do! I've been forced to grow up. The world is treacherous. If I don't grow up, I'll be eaten alive by others."
"It makes me angry just talking about this. Qin Yilan had bad intentions and encouraged you to go to the countryside. In the end, she was shot. She really deserved it!" Grandma He said angrily.
Chu Jingqiu patted her chest and said confidently, "Grandma, you're still angry. Don't be angry! From now on, I'll be the one bullying them, and I won't let them bully me!"
Grandma He curled her lips and said, "You only know how to brag. You only bully Yi Han. I've never seen you bully anyone else!"
He Manwen smiled and said, "Fools have their own luck. Yihan is quite fond of this little girl. I feel relieved to marry her to Yihan!"
Chu Baichuan came over with a glass of milk, "Xiao Qiu, aren't you tired? You've been on the road all day, so Daddy specially warmed up some milk for you. Drink it quickly, it'll help you sleep!"
Chu Jingqiu hurriedly took it with both hands, "Thank you, Dad!"
"Baichuan, Mom, everything is packed, let's go out! Let Xiaoqiu rest early!" He Manwen said softly.
Chu Jingqiu stayed at home for about five days. Every morning, he and Grandpa He got up early and took Jiang Jiang for a stroll in the park.
Chu Jingqiu was running, and Grandpa He was practicing Tai Chi with a group of elderly people.
In the blink of an eye, it was time to report to the unit. On the morning of the report day, Xiao Yihan came to pick her up early. The two said goodbye to Old Man Xiao and drove to the army.
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