Marrying a childless superior, she became pregnant and lived a carefree life in the 1970s.

Chapter 17: Betrothal and Engagement

Grandpa Sang's eyes were also red, but he held back his tears. "You old woman, you say you don't even have a home. Now our Xiaoxi is getting married, and he'll have a home once he gets a wife."

"That's a joyous occasion, so don't cry."

"Yes, yes, our Xiaoxi will have a wife and a home. I won't cry, I won't cry."

Sheng Zexi took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away his grandmother's tears. "I will bring your granddaughter-in-law back to visit you often in the future."

"well."

"By the way, the engagement ceremony is tomorrow. Have you prepared the betrothal gifts?"

The two elderly people began to check Sheng Zexi's betrothal gifts, worried that something might be missing.

As Sheng Zexi watched his busy grandparents, a warmth gradually spread through his heart.

The thought that tomorrow would be the day she and Gu Jianing got engaged added a lot of sweetness to the already warm feeling.

In the evening, a light rain drizzled down, adding a touch of chill to the winter day. By dawn, the rain had stopped, and the sun broke through the clouds, casting its morning light.

As soon as Yao Chunhua pushed open the door, a breath of fresh air rushed in.

On the jujube tree in the yard, a magpie, which seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, was perched and calling out.

"Oh my, a magpie is chirping on a branch, that's a good omen!" Yang Manman said as she came out of the room with a book in her hand.

"Today is Ningning's engagement day, the day of the betrothal ceremony, it's bound to be a very auspicious day." Yao Chunhua beamed with joy.

Gu Jianing learned about this while eating breakfast, and her mood improved even more.

"Sister-in-law, go back to your room and stay there. I'll call you when I need you to come out later." After breakfast, Gu Jianing was called back to her room by her sister-in-law.

According to the customs of Huaihua Village, on the day of the engagement and betrothal, the woman must stay in her boudoir. The betrothal matters are handled by the woman and the relatives she has invited. Only after they are almost finished will the woman come out to meet the man and his elders.

On the Gu family's side, Yao Chunhua invited her younger brother and sister-in-law Lin Qiaoyun from the old house, as well as her eldest sister-in-law Gu Yue, who had married into the county town, and her younger sister-in-law Gu Rou, who had married into the neighboring Xinghua Village.

Gu Yue only found out two days ago when her nephew Gu Yunting came to her house to ask for her help that her eldest brother's daughter, Ningning, had actually gone on a date with a Beijing resident, a battalion commander-level officer, and the date had actually gone through.

Now that the groom's family is about to arrange the engagement and betrothal, the Gu family has to ask relatives for help.

Gu Yue quickly agreed, but inwardly she thought Ningning was really lucky.

Gu Yue is a female worker at the food factory. After she got married, she took over her mother-in-law's job. She took leave from the factory yesterday and came today.

To be honest, she initially disapproved of her brother's family spoiling Ningning, feeling that Ningning was being pampered too much and that it might bring bad things to the Gu family.

Especially after hearing about what Gu Jianing had done for Wen, a sent-down youth, her premonition became even stronger.

Unfortunately, her words were ignored not only by her elder brother and sister-in-law, but even by her nephews.

She thought that Ningning would eventually marry that Wen Zhiqing, but she never expected that she would actually be dating a military officer and they are about to get engaged.

Upon arriving today and getting to know Ningning, she immediately noticed the changes in that girl and felt it was a good thing.

The worry I had for my elder brother's family has finally been put to rest.

"Big sister, do you think that now that Ningning has married a military officer, there's a chance she could introduce my Minmin to one too?" Gu Yue, who was lost in thought, was interrupted by her younger sister's words.

Seeing the envy in her younger sister's eyes, Gu Yue said, "Maybe there really will be a chance later. Anyway, Minmin is still young, only 16 years old. Don't rush to find her a partner. Waiting a couple more years is fine. After Ningning marries into the military and gets to know the locals, there might be a chance."

"Okay." Gu Rou was very happy to receive the reply.

The four siblings in the Gu family, although all have started their own families, have a good relationship. Gu Yue and her youngest sister Gu Rou have been very close since childhood. Gu Yue has two sons, so she doesn't have to worry about finding a son-in-law. Her youngest sister Gu Rou has two daughters and one son. Her eldest daughter, Minmin, is 16 years old this year and has reached the age for marriage in the village.

I'm just worried because I can't find a good one.

Gu Rou has always been indecisive, unlike her eldest sister Gu Yue who is cheerful and opinionated. So, whenever something happens, she habitually turns to her eldest sister Gu Yue.

Now that she had received her older sister's reply, she felt relieved.

Just then, the sound of a car horn came from outside.

The two sisters exchanged a glance; the man had arrived!

The military officer who had previously been on good terms with Gu Jianing has come to the Gu family with his family to propose marriage!

A green jeep was parked in front of the Gu family's house, immediately attracting the attention of everyone in the village. Upon asking, it turned out that the military officer who had previously been interested in Gu Jianing had come to propose marriage.

Look, there's a truck following behind, and things on the truck are being moved into the Gu family's house one by one.

Bicycles, sewing machines, radios...

"My goodness, there's even an electric fan! This is probably more than just a few rotations and a little noise."

The people in the fields couldn't care less about their work; upon hearing the news, they all rushed to the Gu family's house, eager to see the spectacle.

Yao Chunhua dealt with the chatter of these people one by one.

"Oh, my son-in-law is from Beijing."

"Yes, he's an officer, an officer from the Northwest region, a battalion commander, and he earns 100 yuan a month."

“My Ningning will go with the army after she gets married.”

"What do you mean my Ningning is lucky? My Ningning is good-looking and has a good personality, which is why I, her future son-in-law, like her so much."

"Yes, today is the engagement ceremony, and the wedding banquet will be held in 12 days. Everyone is welcome to come."

Upon hearing the news, Zhao Weihong's face lit up with joy, and she immediately ran to the educated youth settlement.

Li Juan watched Zhao Weihong's figure from afar until she was about to tell Wen Zhiqing the news.

Just what she wanted.

Gu Jianing's luck is just too good. After losing Wen Zhuqing, she got a military officer from the capital. How can she be so lucky?

Li Juan's thoughts at this moment were the same as most of the girls in the village, all marveling at Gu Jianing's good luck.

In the room, Gu Jianing, who was alone, knew from the sound outside that Sheng Zexi had arrived. Thinking of her past life, she realized that she had been reborn and bound to a system, and now she had the chance to choose her life again.

How could someone like her not be considered lucky?

Thinking about meeting Sheng Zexi and his grandparents soon, Gu Jianing couldn't help but feel a little nervous as she kept looking at her makeup in a small mirror.

At this moment, everyone in the Gu family was stunned by the betrothal gifts sent by Sheng Zexi.

The dowry consisted of three turns, one sound, and an electric fan, and was 500 yuan.

In the countryside, let alone collecting all three essential items (sewing machine, watch, radio, and telephone), even the bride price is usually only a few dozen yuan at most.

Sheng Zexi's generous donation of 500 yuan shocked everyone. Not to mention the other fruits, biscuits, milk powder, and canned fruit.

Such a generous gift naturally reflects the importance the man and his family place on Gu Jia and Ning Ning.