When Zhou Yanqing arrived at Xiahe Village, he was in full swing.
This guy was so happy today that he simply opened the curtains on all sides of the carriage and enjoyed the wild scenery along the way.
The hysterical cicada making its last struggling cries on the tree felt extremely sweet to his ears.
Why did you think they were noisy before?
The life on both sides of the road was vigorous, and the weeds stretching upward made him feel like he was in a picture. The rural style was rich.
The jolting of the carriage made every bone in him feel uncomfortable. The swaying was intoxicating.
Before entering Xiahe Village, I met a villager from Xiahe Village who was carrying a hoe in the fields. This guy even greeted people with a grin on his face and shouted cheerfully.
"Uncle, are you going to the ground so early?"
"Auntie, have you had breakfast?"
"Master, are you back from carrying loads in the fields so early?"
The villagers in Xiahe Village were flattered.
Usually, this wealthy man who opened his workshop in Xiahe Village would sit in the carriage without even showing his face. Although he did not keep a straight face when meeting people, he was rarely heard talking to others.
The difference in status also makes others afraid to approach.
Today, the sixth master of the Zhou family, who is famous in Qingchuan City, was so enthusiastic when he saw these mud-legged people.
What a good person.
I don't look down on them just because they have money.
These villagers who were greeted by Saturday Master wanted to turn around and go home immediately, invite Saturday Master to their homes, and treat them to a meal and drink to see if they could ingratiate themselves with this rich man.
Qiao Mingjin naturally saw the difference in him today.
Although the guy is usually happy, he is not as cheerful as today. The wind is stronger, and I am afraid it will float.
"Did you find gold?"
"I'm short of gold?" the guy said disdainfully.
Qiao Mingjin looked him up and down and ignored him.
Then I heard him say in a loud voice: "Move all the things to the side room, I will go to the workshop first and have a look. I will come back for lunch later."
Zhou Yanqing didn't even enter the door. He only ordered Shitou and the coachman named Erhanzi to move everything in the car into the courtyard, while he turned around and prepared to go to the workshop.
Everything about this guy looks strange today.
Are you in a hurry to go to the workshop without even entering the door?
Could it be that he took another order from Beijing?
So much material?
This, there must be more than ten or twenty horses, right? The color is so bright? What is this? Snow satin? And, this, such a true red? Is this something that can be worn in the countryside?
"Hey, what is this for?" Qiao Mingjin stopped Shitou and the two and turned to ask Zhou Yanqing.
Shitou and Shitou carried the piles of cloth high and struggled to turn around to look at their master.
Zhou Yanqing looked back at her and raised her hand: "Tell them to move the things in. I'll tell you the details when I come back for dinner later."
I'm going to the southwest in two days, and I have to make some arrangements for the workshop.
Qiao Mingjin looked at his walking back suspiciously. Seeing that Shitou and the two were having difficulty moving, she had to turn sideways to let them move the things in.
In addition to cloth, the guy also brought many things. Snacks, vegetables and fruits, oil, rice, salt and tea, and some fresh fish in a basket.
Several times more than usual.
Qiao Mingjin stared blankly at the things piled up in half of the wing room.
Ask Shitou: "Are they all given to me?"
Shitou took the tea handed to him by Mingqi and drank three large cups with Niu. He still felt that it was not enough. He just wanted to take the teapot from Mingqi's hand and pour it into his mouth.
Then he nodded to Qiao Mingjin and said, "Yes. They are all for Mrs. Qiao. I may have to go out for a while."
Qiao Mingjin turned to him and asked: "Going out? Where are you going?"
Shitou shook his head: "I will tell Mrs. Qiao later."
Qiao Mingjin glanced at him and had no choice but to give up.
Then she sent him and the coachman to rest, and then she and Mingqi took some fresh meat and vegetables to the kitchen to clean up. Then she sent two children to write big characters. Then she returned to the side room and continued to read her account books.
Zhou Yanqing stayed in the workshop for a long time today.
The guy didn't come back until Qiao Mingjin had prepared lunch.
Zhou Yanqing hugged Wan'er and sat next to him affectionately. He frequently put the little thing's favorite vegetables into her bowl.
At the dinner table, she and Qiao Mingjin looked at each other tenderly frequently, which made Qiao Mingjin extremely confused.
After the meal, the two moved wicker chairs and sat on the verandah to have a break and drink tea. Zhou Yanqing was as gentle as water and stared at Qiao Mingjin's face.
Qiao Mingjin felt that he was very strange today. If he hadn't spoken normally, she would have thought that he had also changed his inner core like her.
"Did you take the wrong medicine today? Or did you go out to meet evil spirits?"
Zhou Yanqing stretched out his hand to hit her on the head, but she dodged it.
"I'm in a good mood today. I won't argue with you."
"Did you really go out and find gold?"
Zhou Yanqing looked back at her: "Are you such a superficial person?"
"If you ask me to go out and pick up gold every day, I would rather be a superficial person every day."
Zhou Yanqing snorted.
Soon Zhanyan smiled at her and said, "My heart is going to fly today. It's not like picking up gold when I go out."
Qiao Mingjin glanced at him and his eyes flashed.
Zhou Yanqing looked at the entrance of the courtyard. Shitou and Erhanzi were in the guest room, either cracking melon seeds or sleeping. The two children were also hiding in the side room. There was no sign of anyone at the entrance of the courtyard.
Then he leaned over and grabbed Qiao Mingjin's hand, and said happily: "Jin'er, my mother agreed! She said she would organize a happy event for us years ago!"
Qiao Mingjin couldn't believe it. She turned to look at him steadily: "How could your mother agree?"
Zhou Yanqing gave her a strange look: "How could my mother disagree? My mother loves me the most. Have you never heard that parents love their youngest son? But, what is your expression? Do you think my mother doesn't?
Will you agree?"
Qiao Mingjin glanced at him, her eyes flickered and then looked away, saying, "I don't think your mother will agree easily."
Zhou Yanqing looked back and forth on her face.
Seeing that there was nothing strange about her, he said: "My mother loves me very much, saying she can't bear to see me alone for so many years. It's rare to find someone I like. She will definitely help me."
He lay back again and said: "I originally thought that my mother would not agree so easily. I also made some other plans, and even thought about going to the southwest to settle down first, and then picking you up. Let you stay at a local family
If someone from a wealthy family recognizes your godfather and gets married locally, no one will see you before you get married. After you and I become acquainted with each other, can you let me divorce you? I even made long-term preparations.
.I didn’t expect that my mother actually agreed when she saw that I was going out on errands this time and that I was working hard for the family business. My mother still feels sorry for me.”
Qiao Mingjin's eyes flashed.
Look at him across the coffee table.
The man's head was resting on his arms, and there was a feeling of affection for his mother on his face, and there was also a three-point joy on his face that was not seen in the past.
"Jin'er, are you unhappy?"
Qiao Ming looked at him and said with a smile: "I'm not happy at all. I just feel..."
"You don't believe it?"
Seeing Qiao Mingjin nodding, he sighed himself: "I couldn't believe it at first. But seeing how my mother really planned for me, I couldn't help but feel sour in my heart. My mother loves me, she must not bear my sadness.
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Qiao Mingjin looked at him and said, "What did your mother say? Are you going out on business? Where are you going? How long will you be there?"
Zhou Yanqing turned to look at her and said: "I'm going to the southwest to buy a batch of Shu brocade and send it to Beijing. Beijing will use a lot of Shu brocade this year, and they are all requested by noble people. I have to go there in person. Otherwise, everything will be ruined.
.It’s better not to fall behind at any point. Wait until I come back from Beijing, and if it’s quick, I’ll be back before the twelfth lunar month. My mother said she’d get our wedding done before the year.”
"Years ago?"
Zhou Yanqing nodded and asked, "Do you think it's too fast?"
Qiao Mingjin nodded and said, "The wedding was planned years ago. But we still need to change the Geng Tie and wait for the deadline... Your mother said she would wait until you come back to do it?"
Zhou Yanqing also frowned.
Although he is getting married for the second time, he is marrying a wife to a clear matchmaker, and the six etiquettes are complete. His mother didn't say anything about it yesterday? Didn't she wait until he comes back?
Will it be too tight?
Or is it better to say that he decided to get married before going to the southwest and then arrange it when he comes back?
"Your mother didn't say anything?"
Zhou Yanqing glanced at him, shook his head and said, "Mom didn't say that. Yesterday I was just discussing the purchase to the southwest. My eldest brother also came back urgently, and Beijing is also in a hurry. I will go there in the next two days.
I went to the southwest. Otherwise, I won’t be able to come back before the twelfth lunar month. My mother may also be concerned about this matter. But don’t worry, I will go back and ask my mother tonight to see if I can finalize the matter before I leave.
. Or it would be okay if my mother sends someone to make arrangements after I leave. Anyway, it’s not a wedding reception, so it’s okay without me.”
Qiao Mingjin frowned. Seeing the sincerity on his face, she pursed her lips and said nothing.
Then he asked: "Why did you bring so much cloth here today? These materials are all rare and precious cloths. I can't wear them now. They don't even look at where I am."
Zhou Yanqing laughed: "It's not like I asked you to wear it now. Didn't I hear my mother's consent last night and I was so happy? I sent someone to find it overnight. I'm going to get married this year, so what about this wedding dress?
They have to be made in a hurry. I'm afraid you won't have time, so I'll bring some fabrics for you to use first. I'll tell Manager Zhou that when I'm not around, he will not only come to inspect the workshop, but also report to you.
, if you need anything and don’t have enough fabric, just ask him to get it. I will also put some money on him. If you want to buy anything, just ask him."
Were those fabrics used for her wedding dress?
Qiao Mingjin turned to look at him.
Zhou Yanqing looked at her and smiled and said: "I know you have a lot of things to do. If you are too busy, I will have someone go to the wedding shop to order a wedding dress. You can just embroider a few stitches on the wedding dress."
Qiao Mingjin felt strange in her heart.
She didn't seem to be as surprised as he was. Why?
Do you think this happened suddenly? So sudden that it feels unreal?
Zhou Yanqing saw her frowning and said, "Time is too tight. I was just happy yesterday and didn't ask for any details. It's a bit difficult to give you a few months to prepare. Don't worry, I'll give it a try."
When we go to the southwest, some people will be left behind. If you have anything to do then, just ask Manager Zhou. If you can't read the account books, just stop reading them now. You can read them slowly after we get married."
Qiao Mingjin saw him looking at her intently. Although she felt a little unexplainable in her heart, she still nodded to him.
Zhou Yanqing looked at it with infinite joy on his face. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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