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Qiao Xinxin suddenly raised her head, and her previously "wronged" face instantly became clean and tidy.

Her gaze swept calmly over the four people with their varying expressions, and her red lips parted slightly. "Okay, I agree."

This crisp and decisive answer was like a thunderclap from a clear sky!

The air in the living room seemed to freeze for a moment, then—

"real?!"

Qiao Shouguo, Qin Fangfang, Qiao Lijun, and Qiao Mingzhu shouted out almost in unison!

Four pairs of eyes lit up simultaneously, as if a huge burden had been lifted, and their gazes towards Qiao Xinxin finally became slightly more pleasing.

The entire Qiao family set off in a grand procession, carrying large and small bags, ready to visit the Zhou family.

Qiao Xinxin followed behind Qiao Mingzhu at a leisurely pace.

Looking at Qiao Mingzhu walking at the front, her light and quick steps almost like she was flying, Qiao Xinxin couldn't help but let out a cold sneer in her heart.

Since you dared to scheme against her, you should be prepared to pay the price!

Qiao Mingzhu carried gifts for visiting the Zhou family, the clinking of cans as she walked creating a symphony of sounds. She was clearly in a good mood.

Qiao Xinxin was even more satisfied, and the corners of her mouth turned up high, revealing a wicked smile.

Don't you love being the center of attention? Today I'll do everything I can to help you, my dear sister, to make you famous throughout the compound!

The Zhou family also lived in this compound, and they also had a separate small courtyard and a two-story building.

The Zhou and Qiao families are old friends and have always had a good relationship; otherwise, they wouldn't have arranged a marriage between the two children.

Zhou Zejun, Zhou's father, and Liu Hongmei, Zhou's mother, have been depressed and gloomy lately because their son broke his leg while on a mission and will most likely be permanently disabled.

Hearing a commotion outside the courtyard gate, and learning that it was the Qiao family, the two quickly roused themselves, tidied their appearance, and went out to greet them.

When they went outside, good heavens, the visitors were none other than the entire Qiao family!

He even brought his biological daughter, whom he had just found, with him!

Zhou Zejun and Liu Hongmei exchanged a glance, and a warm feeling welled up in their hearts.

They didn't mind that their son was disabled!

The whole family came out to comfort them!

Liu Hongmei's eyes welled up with tears, and she immediately and warmly welcomed the person into the living room.

Qin Fangfang took the heavy net bags from her two children and stuffed four large bags full of malted milk powder, canned goods, and pastries into Liu Hongmei's hands, her face full of a guilty smile: "Hongmei, we've come to see Li Guang. What happened the other day was our fault. We didn't raise the children well and upset Li Guang. Please don't take offense!"

"Oh, Sister Fang, what are you saying!"

Liu Hongmei quickly put the things down, took Qin Fangfang's hand, and greeted her with a smile, "Our two families have been friends for so many years. These children's little mishaps are just that—mishaps. Look at you two, Old Qiao came, but the children brought so many expensive things. What, were you afraid I wouldn't let you in if you came empty-handed?"

As she spoke, wrinkles appeared at the corners of Liu Hongmei's eyes from smiling, and she enthusiastically invited everyone to sit down, saying, "Please sit down! Please sit down! Lijun, Mingzhu, and Xinxin, right? Please sit down, Auntie will go get you some sweet soup!"

The two families settled down on the sofa in the living room and began to exchange pleasantries and reminisce.

A short while later, the door to the inner room opened.

With a gloomy and reluctant expression, Zhou Liguang was pushed out of the room in a wheelchair by Zhou Zejun.

The once spirited young battalion commander can now only sit dejectedly in a wheelchair, with thick casts on both legs.

Although Zhou Liguang didn't lash out at the Qiao family because of his parents' reputation, his angular face was so cold and hard that it looked like a layer of frost could be scraped off.

After chatting in the living room for a while, Zhou Zejun took a drag of his cigarette. Seeing the entire Qiao family present, his eyes couldn't help but redden.

He sighed deeply, his voice trembling slightly, "Old Qiao, to be honest, Hongmei and I initially thought that with Li Guang's leg in this state... you'd have some reservations about this marriage. These past few days, I haven't slept a wink, terrified your family would come knocking and demand annulment!"

At this point, Zhou Zejun's eyes welled up with tears. He picked up the enamel mug in front of him and said, "But seeing your attitude today, with the whole family here to cheer Li Guang on, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief!"

"Shouguo, I'd like to offer you a toast today, using tea instead of wine! Thank you, thank you for the Qiao family's generosity in sending your daughter to marry into our family!"

Upon hearing this!

Qiao Shouguo, sitting opposite him, froze instantly. The teacup he had just picked up froze in mid-air, unsure whether to drink it or put it down.

He opened his mouth, about to say, "Old Zhou, that's not what I meant," but before he could finish speaking, he saw Liu Hongmei wiping away tears and coming closer.

"Yes! Brother Shouguo, Sister Fang, I've been so worried these past few days!"

Liu Hongmei, deeply moved, tightly grasped the hand of Qiao Mingzhu, who was sitting uneasily beside her, and said with a mix of tears and laughter, "You can rest assured and let Mingzhu marry into our family! I, Liu Hongmei, am making this clear today: once Mingzhu enters our Zhou family, my husband and I will treat her like our own daughter! We will never let her suffer the slightest grievance!"

Liu Hongmei was both moved and happy, her eyes filled with gratitude for the marriage, but she didn't notice at all that the expressions of the four members of the Qiao family opposite her were now extremely subtle.

"No... Hongmei, actually we came here today because we wanted to..." Qin Fangfang was on pins and needles, sweating profusely, and hurriedly tried to tell the truth.

But before he could finish speaking, Zhou's father interrupted him with a bold wave of his hand!

"Hey! Sister Fang, don't say anything more! I understand!"

Zhou Zejun waved his hand and patted his chest, taking full responsibility, "I know why you're here today! How can we let the bride's family speak first when it comes to discussing wedding dates? It's only proper for the groom's family to take the initiative!"

Zhou Zejun looked at the Qiao family members and said firmly, "Whatever your demands are, Qiao family, just say it! The 'three turns and one ring' (referring to a specific type of appliance), the bride price, the banquet—our Zhou family will absolutely not wrong Mingzhu! As for the wedding date, what are the rules? You can all speak frankly today!"

At this moment.

Qiao Mingzhu, who was forced to sit next to Liu Hongmei and whose hand was being held tightly, was almost going crazy!

She was restless, feeling as if countless ants were crawling all over her body.

How could my family be so shameless this week?!

They were just using the pretense of visiting to find someone else, but this old man is taking advantage of the situation and directly wants to arrange her marriage with Zhou Liguang!

She was so angry she was about to explode!

How could a cripple who would need someone to take care of his bodily functions from now on be worthy of her, the delicate flower of the compound?!

Qiao Mingzhu was so anxious that tears were about to come out. She desperately tugged at Qin Fangfang's sleeve from below, her eyes filled with venomous anxiety.

Mom! Hurry up and tell me!

This scene was witnessed by Zhou Liguang, who was sitting in a wheelchair.

He frowned slightly, looking at Qiao Mingzhu, who was fidgeting as if she had fleas on her body, with a puzzled and sharp gaze.

What on earth is this woman up to?

Ever since he was injured and diagnosed, Qiao Mingzhu has never given him a kind look, and she doesn't even bother with superficial politeness, her disdain is obvious.

Why is the whole family coming to discuss the wedding again?

Wasn't they deliberately dragging things out, trying to force the Zhou family to realize their mistake and take the initiative to dissolve the engagement through passive-aggressive tactics?

Zhou Liguang wasn't so narcissistic as to think that Qiao Mingzhu would love him to the core and wouldn't marry him even if he were disabled.

He's not blind! If he can't even see the other person's blatant disgust, then he's a useless battalion commander!

If she doesn't want to get married, then what is she up to today?

At this moment, Qiao Shouguo, who was being roasted over a fire by Zhou Zejun, suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, swallowed hard, and could only force a smile: "Old...Old Zhou, actually it's like this..."

Qiao Shouguo steeled his heart, closed his eyes, and blurted out his prepared explanation: "My good-for-nothing daughter who was just found... that girl Xin Xin, she actually likes Li Guang quite a bit!"

"The marriage between our two families was arranged decades ago for our biological children. Since Xin Xin has feelings for Li Guang, and she is our Qiao family's own flesh and blood who suffered greatly while living away from home, why not... why not let her marry Li Guang? It would be a way to set things right!"

Qiao Shouguo spoke faster and faster, as if afraid he would be too ashamed to continue if he stopped: "Anyway, the engagement tokens from back then should have belonged to Xin Xin and Li Guang!"