"I heard that the blind date arranged by her family came to her house, and she is entertaining guests at home!"
Qin Chunmei's words seemed to open the door to another mystery, leaving Xu Qinghe with more doubts and worries.
Someone was talking to him, and the voice was filled with a bit of neighborly warmth and curiosity. He lived right next to Zhang Xiaocui. In the early morning, bursts of unusual and lively sounds drifted faintly into his ears, which made him curious.
These words were like a stone dropped into calm water, causing ripples in this busy and slightly monotonous workshop.
When everyone heard the sound, smiles appeared on their faces, like a ray of warm sunshine in winter, warm and cozy.
In their opinion, blind dating is undoubtedly good news worth celebrating. What's more, for Zhang Xiaocui, who has reached the marriageable age, it would be a good thing to find a good match and settle down as soon as possible.
However, just as everyone was immersed in this joy, an alarm bell suddenly sounded in Xu Qinghe's heart, sharp and not to be ignored.
The news just came out yesterday, and they came to visit so eagerly today. This speed and urgency really make people wonder.
She had an indescribable aversion to the strange man she had never met, as if some mysterious force told her that this man was no ordinary person and that there must be some purpose or plot hidden behind him.
Otherwise, why would they choose to come from a neighboring county several hours away on such an early morning?
Xu Qinghe was in a state of confusion, and a strong sense of uneasiness enveloped her heart.
She was worried that Zhang Xiaocui's family would accidentally fall into a preset trap. Without thinking too much, without even saying a simple goodbye, she rushed out of the workshop like an arrow and rushed towards Zhang Xiaocui's residence.
At the same time, a different scene was unfolding in Zhang Xiaocui's home.
Zhang Xiaocui and her parents took leave at the same time, which was rare. The whole family was busy and excited to welcome this sudden visitor from afar.
Originally, Zhang Xiaocui's parents were quite dissatisfied with the guests' choice to visit so early in the morning, thinking that this was a bit abrupt and rude.
However, when they saw the young man's handsome face, gentle personality, and his diligence in helping with housework as soon as he came home, especially his dexterous hands and feet busy in the yard, the dissatisfaction on Zhang Xiaocui's mother's face gradually turned into satisfaction and approval, and her brows slowly relaxed.
Zhang Xiaocui saw all this and was worried.
Seeing her mother's growing affection for the man, she became extremely anxious. She quickly looked for an opportunity and quietly pulled her father aside for help. "Dad, you have to talk to me. Don't let Mom make such a hasty decision. Didn't we say last night that we'd think it over carefully? His home is so far away from us. I really don't want to leave here and go to a completely unfamiliar place!"
Although Zhang Xiaocui's voice was low, it could not hide her inner resistance and worry.
If it weren't for the deep conversation between Xu Qinghe and her last night, Zhang Xiaocui might have already accepted this arrangement reluctantly.
But that conversation was like a mirror, allowing her to clearly see the value of her work and the hard work it took to get it.
For her, this job is not just a career, but also a symbol of her independence, self-reliance and self-realization, which cannot be taken away easily by others.
In Zhang Xiaocui's heart, men may be a part of life, but career is the core cornerstone of her personal world and must not be given up easily because of temporary compromise.
Because once you let go, that hard-earned opportunity may be lost forever.
Zhang Bing, as Zhang Xiaocui's father, actually doesn't want his daughter to marry far away in his heart.
Over the years, he has devoted all his efforts to raising his daughter. How could he bear to see her so far away from him, losing the care and companionship of her loved ones?
Last night, the family of three had a long talk, and his daughter's sincere words made him feel the same way. He realized that the balance between work and family is indeed an issue that needs to be carefully weighed.
Even sacrificing marital happiness for better job opportunities is unwise.
At that time, the wife's attitude was still wavering, but who would have thought that this young man who came from afar would come to visit early in the morning, and from the moment he stepped through the threshold, he never stopped. His enthusiasm and diligence made almost every corner of the house look brand new.
The wife's eyes gradually showed more affection. She believed that such a man could give her daughter a good life, so she once again strengthened her determination to marry her daughter off.
This made Zhang Xiaocui very anxious. She spent the whole morning surrounding her parents, trying to persuade them, and ignored the uninvited man.
Zhang Bing looked at his daughter's stubborn back, feeling mixed emotions.
He sighed softly and comforted her, "Alright, alright, I'll talk to your mom later. Don't worry! Look at how happy your mom is. If someone didn't know her, they'd think she was on a blind date. She's laughing so hard it looks like her teeth are about to pop out."
Zhang Xiaocui chuckled at her father's words, and her nervousness eased a lot. "Then I'll go back to the workshop and work. You can find a way to send him away later, okay?"
How could Zhang Bing agree so easily? He immediately retorted, "They've already come to our door. No matter how unhappy you are, you should at least show some basic courtesy, right? Just consider it a chance for each other to get to know each other. It'll only take a day, and it won't interfere with you."
At this moment, a call came from outside the door, and then the door was gently pushed open, and Xu Qinghe appeared at the door.
She originally wanted to say hello outside the door, but unexpectedly, when she opened the door, the first person who caught her eye was a young man who was sweeping the floor diligently in the corner of the yard - Chen Yong.
Since traveling through time, Xu Qinghe rarely participated in farm work. Her affluent life made her complexion more rosy, her skin fair and tender, and she looked fresh and full of energy. Her figure became more and more well-proportioned, and her appearance was simply impeccable.
Chen Yong stared at the scene unconsciously, his eyes flashing with unconcealable interest.
Xu Qinghe caught his gaze and suddenly felt disgusted.
At this important moment of the blind date, he actually openly showed this kind of expression to another woman. Is this man really reliable?
"Qinghe, why are you here?"
When Zhang Xiaocui heard the sound, she hurried over and threw herself into Xu Qinghe's arms, not noticing Chen Yong's slightly evasive gaze at all.
Xu Qinghe chose to ignore it, took Zhang Xiaocui's hand, and walked straight into the house. "I went to the workshop to look for you. I heard that you took a leave, so I thought I would come to see you."
"I'm fine, I just have guests at home and I have to entertain them well..."
The two girls walked away hand in hand, chatting, leaving Chen Yong standing alone in the yard, looking a little at a loss.
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