Since it was an engagement, the man’s side must make it a bit grander, with all the main people attending.

Regarding Qin Xiaotao and Zhou Yue, Zhou Yue’s parents felt a little awkward because Qin Xiaotao had previously dated Hu Shanshan, and now he was seeing Zhou Yue.

Zhou Yue also had a brother named Zhou Han, who was already married and working in transportation outside.

Zhou Han was quite understanding and advised, "Dad, Mom, dating is a matter of mutual consent. Xiaotao and Hu Shanshan have already broken up, and didn’t you hear what Aunt said—that Shanshan’s boyfriend is a big boss from Jinling, who bought a car and a house in full?"

Indeed, in rural areas, people love to compare, and they can’t help talking about family matters, like their sons’ salaries or their daughters’ jobs—it’s their favorite topic.

Someone like Hu Shanshan, who is not young anymore, used to date Qin Xiaotao, who was very poor, with no car or house. When people in the village asked Hu Shanshan’s parents about her, they merely smiled, unwilling to elaborate.

After all, if they mentioned Qin Xiaotao, people would ask about his specific circumstances.

However, after breaking up with Qin Xiaotao, Hu Shanshan started dating Zhang Yuancheng, whose conditions were much better, and he even runs his own company.

When asked, Hu Shanshan’s mother would recount it with a beaming smile.

"Wow, she found a big boss!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"I always said Shanshan wouldn’t have trouble getting married with how pretty she is," some people in the village admired after hearing from Hu Shanshan’s mother.

When a daughter finds a good match, it’s a great source of pride for the family.

So in this light, there’s naturally no issue between Hu Shanshan and Qin Xiaotao, making Qin Xiaotao’s relationship with Zhou Yue inconsequential. It doesn’t have any major impact.

This wasn’t a case of stealing love; it’s free love nowadays. After constant persuasion from Zhou Han, Zhou Yue’s parents finally understood.

They looked at Qin Xiaotao, feeling quite satisfied with him.

They knew Qin Xiaotao had already bought a house in Jinling, and now he has an annual income of several million.

Although the house hasn’t had their daughter’s name added yet, Qin Xiaotao promised that once they got engaged and returned to Jinling, he would add it immediately.

"In-law, we plan to finalize everything on the 13th," Qin Xiaotao’s mother, Zhang Pandi, said with a smile.

"Yes, the 13th is a good day," Zhou Yue’s parents nodded with a smile.

It wasn’t many days until the 13th.

However, they knew both Qin Xiaotao and Zhou Yue still had work in Jinling, so it was best to settle things soon and not drag it out for too long.

"The 13th."

Qin Xiaotao whispered to Zhou Yue, winking at her.

Zhou Yue lightly slapped him with her hand, feeling a bit shy. She felt blissfully happy, realizing that she was about to get engaged.

Qin Xiaotao was really wonderful; after becoming his girlfriend, the love she experienced was exactly what she had imagined.

At this moment, Qin Xiaotao was also very content; as they spent time together, he kept discovering more of Zhou Yue’s good qualities. Being with her brought no pressure, only ease, and the occasional surprises.

She is the girl he wants to cherish for a lifetime.

After talking for a while, they prepared to go out for a meal.

Outside on the road, two people were walking—they looked familiar, it turned out to be Hu Shanshan and her mother.

Zhou Yue’s family and Hu Shanshan’s family were from the same village.

"Shanshan, your aunt has introduced you to another person, go see him tomorrow," Hu Shanshan’s mother couldn’t help saying.

Upon hearing this, Hu Shanshan paused and asked, "How are his conditions?"

"This time, the person introduced has good conditions: he’s 1.8 meters tall, owns an apartment and a shop in our city, and works there with a salary of over 10,000," her mother said.

Upon hearing this, Hu Shanshan frowned, "Mom, I work in Jinling; I won’t stay in the hometown city. Meeting him is pointless, I don’t believe in long-distance relationships."

Those sweet couples often break up after being apart for a period. Staying in touch by phone wasn’t appealing to her.

"Shanshan, just meet him once, make a friend, maybe you’ll hit it off," seeing Hu Shanshan refuse, Mrs. Hu hurriedly said.

During New Year’s, they introduced several people to her, but Hu Shanshan refused to meet them, saying their conditions were too poor.

Mrs. Hu was worried; now Hu Shanshan was thirty, the older she got, the harder it would be to find someone.

Her ideal partner was someone from Jinling, but how easy was it to meet someone who works there and is somewhat accomplished?

Mrs. Hu kept talking, but Hu Shanshan didn’t want to deal with her.

"You’re not young anymore. The older you get, the harder it is to find someone," Mrs. Hu couldn’t help but be anxious seeing her daughter like this.

"If I can’t find anyone, it’s fine. I’m good on my own," Hu Shanshan said calmly.

She didn’t seem to have any intention of dating.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Hu couldn’t help saying, "Shanshan, you think this now, but what if you change your mind when you’re older? By then, it will be too late to regret."

But Hu Shanshan didn’t reply; she looked into the distance, her expression changing instantly.

At this time, several people from Zhou Yue’s house came out, and Qin Xiaotao was among them.

Qin Xiaotao was standing beside Zhou Yue, smiling and chatting, Zhou Yue had a sweet look on her face.

Next to them were Zhou Yue’s parents, Qin Xiaotao’s parents, and... Qin Yun’s father.

Hu Shanshan recognized them since she had been to Qingwu County before.

Her expression subtly changed—what were so many people gathering here for?

She seemed to think of a possibility, her expression changing further.

The same was true for Mrs. Hu.

But she tried hard to stay calm, walked forward, and said with a smile, "Sis, what are you all doing here with so many people gathered?"

She and Zhou Yue’s mother were sisters.

Mrs. Hu knew about Qin Xiaotao and Zhou Yue’s relationship, but she was fully aware that it was Shanshan who broke off with Qin Xiaotao, so she had no reason to be angry.

She had never met Qin Xiaotao’s parents and others.

"Elder sister."

Zhou Yue’s mother was evidently a bit weaker in confidence compared to Mrs. Hu, usually respecting her a bit more, so she seemed somewhat uneasy and said, "Today, Xiaotao’s family is here, and we’re discussing his and Yue’s marriage, planning to get engaged first."

"Engagement, huh."

Upon hearing that, Mrs. Hu’s expression slightly changed, forcing a smile, "That’s pretty fast."

She glanced at Qin Xiaotao, who stood tall and handsome next to Zhou Yue, with nothing to criticize at all.

"By the way, sis, since they’re getting engaged, Xiaotao and Yue’s wedding house should be arranged, right? Where’s it going to be?" she asked with a smile.

Her impression of Qin Xiaotao was still of a poor lad, using a company car and having no house.

Because of this, she had introduced Zhang Yuancheng, to let her daughter consider him.