Surprise! The rough husband is the hidden boss of the period literature

Chapter 339 Proposing Marriage: How Should One Propose?
Even now, the police have not fully solved the case, and the incident has attracted widespread attention and discussion among the educated youth.

Yu Xiaomin looked at Xu Qinghuan, and Jiang Xingye looked at her too.

Xu Qinghuan laughed and said, "Why are you looking at me? But if we really have to say, the one who died was Qu Qiongfang, and the one who escaped was Xu Manman."

"Huh? Why?" Yu Xiaomin was stunned. "Why? Wasn't she head over heels in love with Jiang Chengxu?"

"I don't know about other things, but I'm confident in my understanding of bones. Although the person was burned beyond recognition, only the flesh was burned; the bones remained."

Qu Qiongfang's bone structure is more robust than Xu Manman's; a professional could tell that at a glance.

Yu Xiaomin was even more puzzled, "Why didn't you tell the police at the time?"

"This requires expert evaluation to have legal effect, and the police haven't closed the case yet, which proves they can pull strings. So, whether they say it or not is irrelevant. Besides, I have absolutely no interest in dissecting such a corpse."

It's better to avoid trouble; in this day and age, sticking your neck out everywhere isn't a good thing.

In this icy, snowy landscape, with such harsh living conditions, it doesn't matter who dies or who lives; we'll meet again sooner or later on the road to the underworld.

Yu Xiaomin almost vomited, and Lin Yufei probably thought of it too, as his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

Jiang Xingye didn't seem to care. "Are you finished eating? If you are, let's go!"

The four of them parted ways in front of the state-run restaurant. Xu Qinghuan and Jiang Xingye went to the scrap metal recycling station together, while Lin Yufei and the others wanted to go shopping. Judging from their tone, if Lin Yufei could be transferred here, the two of them would probably get married as soon as possible.

The two passed by the machine factory around lunchtime.

The factory at that time was different from later generations. There was a two-hour break at noon. The family quarters were inside the factory. After work, you could go back, cook a meal, and rest for a while before continuing to work in the afternoon.

In later generations, people's workplaces and homes were often miles apart, sometimes requiring a detour around half the city. In big cities, some people spent four or five hours a day on the road, which was extremely difficult.

Jiang Xingye saw Jiang Xingbing, called out "Big Brother", and seeing that he looked quite haggard, pulled him aside to talk, "What's wrong, not happy with work?"

It was indeed a bit frustrating. The deputy factory director, He, was always targeting him. Fortunately, the factory director was quite protective of him, and the older employees were also very kind to him. Otherwise, it would have been really hard for him to stay.

He became a full-time employee as soon as he arrived, which made him quite resented, especially by the temporary workers, who felt as if he had stolen their chance to become permanent employees.

"Did the factory manager surnamed He bully you?" Jiang Xingye had heard Jiang Xingbing mention it before.

"It's alright, it doesn't matter. At most they'll scold me a couple of times, what can they do to me?" Jiang Xingbing felt much better after his brother asked him this, and he ran his hand through his hair. "What brings you guys here? Come on, let's go to the state-run restaurant, I'll treat you to braised pork."

"I just ate here," Xu Qinghuan said. "Brother, your deputy factory director He and a widow named Qiu Jingui from your factory, whose father-in-law is the deputy director of the city's commerce bureau, if you're really annoyed by him, start with them."

She took out her camera and handed it to Jiang Xingbing, saying, "Be careful when you're on your way, don't get caught."

Jiang Xingbing was overjoyed, "How do you use this thing?"

Xu Qinghuan taught him how to operate the camera. He picked up the camera and said, "Come on, you two stand closer, I'll take a picture of you." The camera was a point-and-shoot; you just framed the person in the frame, pressed the button, and the picture was taken.

This wasn't the first time the two had taken a photo together. They had asked someone to take one for them in Yancheng before, but back then, in front of outsiders, Jiang Xingye and Xu Qinghuan only dared to stand side by side.

At this moment, the two found a lush pine tree with white walls and black tiles behind them. Next to them was a snowman that someone had built. Jiang Xingye had his arm around Xu Qinghuan's shoulder, and Xu Qinghuan's head was resting on his chest. Jiang Xingbing clicked the shutter.

"Get out of the shower as soon as possible," Jiang Xingye urged.

"Don't worry, I'll develop it as soon as I get the shot." Jiang Xingbing was clearly much happier than when it left the factory.

Old Man Xia, wearing a worn-out military overcoat, was warming himself by the fire in a small partitioned room inside. Hearing the sound, he craned his neck to take a look, then shrank back inside.

The two went inside, and Jiang Xingye took the rice and braised pork from Xu Qinghuan and handed it to him, saying, "Eat quickly, it's still hot."

After buying it, Xu Qinghuan put it in her space. She only took it out when she came in, and it was very hot.

Old Man Xia ignored Jiang Xingye and casually handed a piece of Han jade to Xu Qinghuan, "When are you planning to get married? I'd like to make some preparations."

Jiang Xingye was startled and unconsciously turned to look at Xu Qinghuan.

She wore a gray scarf, two loose braids, and had red lips and white teeth. She was so beautiful that she looked like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting. She wasn't embarrassed when she heard this. Instead, she laughed and said, "I want to know too. Shouldn't you be asking A-Ye? Why are you asking me? Is it customary for women to propose to men here?"

Old Man Xia was amused. "Ask him? He's a tight-lipped guy who won't say a word no matter what I ask him."

"Oh, I really want the New Year to come quickly. After the New Year, the days will pass by so fast. I guess two of my sisters will be getting married soon." Xu Qinghuan sat on a small stool, her slender, jade-like hands warming themselves by the fire on the stove.

Qiao Xinyu is getting married after the New Year. His marriage to Chen Dewen is relatively easy to arrange. They were high school classmates. This time, Chen Dewen returned to Shanghai, and their parents met. They recognized each other and the marriage was settled.

When it's time for the wedding, Qiao's parents will come, and Chen Dewen's elders will also come. The date is set for early April, before spring planting. We'll get things done right on that date.

As Jiang Xingye listened to the conversation between the old man and the young man, his heart pounded. After the New Year, could he also consider getting married?
If you're getting married, which house should you choose as your wedding home?

His current living conditions are too poor; he must be living in a brick and tile house. The four sisters' garment factory is about to move out, so they will vacate the house he is currently living in and resettle him there.

Well, let's see how the production team's income is after the New Year. If it's good, we can just build the factory and move the Four Sisters Garment Factory to the new factory.

Thinking this, Jiang Xingye's heart started beating even faster; he was so worried it would jump out of his chest.

Afterwards, Xu Qinghuan went to Xinhua Bookstore again. The manuscript she had previously translated had passed the review, and the State Administration of Translation and Interpretation issued her an advanced translation certificate. After settling the previous accounts, Gong Mingjie assigned her the advanced translation task.

Considering the inconvenience of traveling back and forth, Gong Mingjie assigned Jiang Xingye a task of 20,000 words. After having Jiang Xingye sign a confidentiality agreement, he agreed that Jiang Xingye could deliver the manuscript to Xu Qinghuan and accept the task, even if it was inconvenient for Xu Qinghuan to travel.

After leaving Xinhua Bookstore, as the two headed to the bus station, Jiang Xingye led Xu Qinghuan down a very secluded alleyway. With no one in sight, he cornered Xu Qinghuan inside, pulled her into his arms, and asked, "Huanhuan, how should we propose?"

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