Stunning Check-in: A Carefree Life Begins in the Countryside

In front of the Yang family courtyard,

Yang Zhiming had beads of sweat on his forehead, clearly having rushed back after hearing the news.

Behind him, Yang's mother and Yang Yanqiu stood quietly.

Yang Yanqiu looked at the flame mark between Xia An's eyebrows and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Xia Jiang (An) stopped the car, picked up the pork and rabbit, and went forward. He took out a pack of "Harvest" cigarettes and offered them to Yang Zhiming.

"Uncle and Aunt, hello."

"I'm Xia Jiang from Xiajiatun, over a hundred miles away. I've taken a liking to Comrade Yanqiu, and I've come here specifically to propose marriage."

"This is my first time here, and I brought a little something as a token of my appreciation."

"Whether it works out or not, consider it a small gift from us."

Yang Zhiming took the cigarette, his brows furrowing slightly. He glanced at Xia Jiang (An), his gaze sweeping over the gift in Xia Jiang's hand.

Then, unhurriedly, he said, "Let's go inside and talk."

After saying that, he turned and went inside.

Yang Yanqiu glanced at his mother, then stepped forward and took the things from Xia An's hands.

"I'll help you!"

Xia An nodded and then took the rice and noodles off the cart.

Yang's mother glanced at Yang Yanqiu, seeing the affection in her eyes, and sighed inwardly.

This girl is serious!

Xia An followed him into the house, his gaze sweeping over the interior; it was his first time here.

Yang Yanqiu's house consisted of only one room, which was about the same size as his inner room.

There was only one kang (a heated brick bed), and the bedding on it was old but clean and tidy.

The house had very little furniture, and it was all simple, homemade furniture.

Xia An sat down on the kang (a heated brick bed), took out two packets of Daqianmen cigarettes, placed them on the kang table, and pushed them over.

"Uncle, let me be honest with you and tell you the truth."

"We, from Xiajiatun, are genuine hunters, there's no problem with that."

"But it's located deep in the mountains, and the road to the village is difficult to travel. Not to mention Comrade Yanqiu, even we hunters don't want to go."

"If things go well today, whether or not we go back is entirely up to Comrade Yanqiu."

"If she doesn't want to leave you, she can apply for a homestead, and I'll pay for the house to be built."

Yang Zhiming frowned. "You want to move your household registration to Anping Village?"

Xia An shook her head. "Although my parents died early, Xiajiatun is my hometown, and my uncles and elders won't agree to me moving my household registration."

"If it's successful, the house will belong to Comrade Yanqiu after it's built, and I'll try to come back often."

"Of course, if Comrade Yanqiu marries into the family, she will be my wife, Xia Jiang's wife."

"I will take good care of her, cherish her, and be responsible for her."

"I'll give her the money to manage, and I'll take care of all the daily necessities. I'll never let her suffer or be bullied."

At this point, Xia An scratched his head, feigning embarrassment.

"But as I just said, the road in and out of Xiajiatun is difficult to travel, so I may not be able to come here often. I will need you uncles to take good care of me on a daily basis."

Yang Zhiming frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke:

"You should know something about my family situation, are you sure?"

Yang's mother secretly pinched him, a hint of reproach flashing in her eyes.

Yang Zhiming remained calm, simply looking at Xia An as if waiting for his answer.

Xia An scratched his head and smiled, "I've heard some of it, but what I'm interested in is Comrade Yanqiu himself; nothing else matters."

Upon hearing this, Yang Zhiming fell silent, while his mother gave Xia An an appreciative look.

moment,

Yang Zhiming looked at Yang Yanqiu. "You've always been very opinionated, and you've always decided on your own marriage. What do you think?"

Yang Yanqiu's cheeks flushed slightly, she gently bit her lower lip, and softly replied:

"Dad, I'm not young anymore."

"It's rare that Comrade Xia... thinks highly of me, and I also have a good impression of him."

Yang Zhiming understood. "Are you sure? Don't regret it later."

Yang Yanqiu glanced at Xia An, a smile playing on his lips.

Immediately, she looked at Yang Zhiming and shook her head firmly.

"Dad, I won't regret it!"

"I believe he won't let me down either, and I hope you will grant my request."

Yang Zhiming remained silent, and the atmosphere in the room became slightly tense.

moment,

Yang Zhiming glanced at his mother and saw her nod slightly.

He took a deep breath. "When do you plan to get your marriage certificate?"

Xia An took out his household registration book and letter of introduction from his bag, scratched his head and laughed:

"Considering the difficult road conditions and the possibility of success, I have already asked our Party Secretary to issue a letter of introduction to Comrade Yanqiu."

Yang Zhiming and his wife were slightly taken aback, and gave Xia An a deep look.

Xia An took out 66 yuan from her bag, pushed it over, and smiled:

"Uncle, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you won't find it offensive."

Yang Zhiming frowned slightly. "We'll accept everything else, but you can keep the money. Didn't you plan to build a house?"

"Besides, we don't go out often, so we don't need the money."

Xia An blinked and looked at Yang Yanqiu, as if seeking her opinion.

Yang Yanqiu paused for a moment, then asked, "Xia Jiang, is what you left enough to build a house?"

"There are still nearly two hundred left, that should be enough."

Xia An responded.

Yang Yanqiu nodded slightly, "In that case, Dad, please accept it."

Yang Zhiming hesitated slightly, but then he saw his mother pat him on the back.

"Take it first, and keep it for Yanqiu."

Yang Zhiming nodded, accepted the money, and said, "Since you've made up your mind, then go ahead."

"good!"

Yang Yanqiu smiled, quickly grabbed a canvas bag, and pulled Xia An away.

Seeing this, Yang Zhiming sighed.

Yang's mother patted him on the back, "Why are you sighing on such a beautiful day?"

"Since Yanqiu has taken a liking to it, you should just trust her judgment."

But despite saying this, a hint of worry couldn't help but show deep in her eyes.

And a hint of doubt.

outside the house,

When the team members saw Yang Yanqiu leading Xia Jiang (An) out, they were all stunned.

Is it a success?

Xia An smiled at everyone and announced loudly, "Ladies, Yanqiu and I are officially engaged!"

"Let's all share in the joy and have a piece of candy!"

As he spoke, he took out two packs of Harvest cigarettes from his canvas bag.

He then handed the bag to Yang Yanqiu.

Yang Yanqiu glanced at the White Rabbit milk candy in the bag and understood slightly.

Xia An offered cigarettes to the male team members who gathered around, while Yang Yanqiu handed out candy to the female team members.

They really did look like a couple, and the team members all congratulated them with smiles.

After handing out cigarettes and candy, Xia An pushed his bicycle and left with Yang Yanqiu.

"Yanqiu, go find Secretary Xie and the others to get the letters of introduction."

Yang Yanqiu shook his head and smiled, then took out the household registration book and letter of introduction from her bag.

"I drove it last night."

Xia An was slightly taken aback. "Secretary Xie and the others didn't ask anything?"

Yang Yanqiu nodded.

Xia An smiled and said, "In that case, let's get the marriage certificate first, and then you can apply for the homestead."

As he spoke, he hopped on his bicycle and gestured for Yang Yanqiu to get on as well.

Yang Yanqiu nodded, sat in the back seat, and gently hugged Xia An.

The two people and the car drove further and further away.

The breeze carried away their laughter and whispers, and who knows where they went?