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Chapter 203 Xu Ersao Has Changed

"You're engaged? I've never heard of it."

"Then didn't you tell me earlier?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuanjia's face beamed with smug satisfaction.

"Long time no see, Mengniang, are you about to give birth?"

"Girl, I heard your family needs a lot of dates, do you want dried ones? My family's village has plenty..."

Jinxiuxuan's candied dates sold very well, and the candied date pastries were also excellent. Later, Xu Qingmeng asked her older brother to help collect dates, and almost all the dates from Xujia Village ended up in Jinxiuxuan.

This year, every household in this family has made a lot of money. Besides thanking the Xu family, the main reason is thanks to Xu Qingmeng.

"Could this young man be the one Xinting is engaged to?"

"Looks so refined, he must be a scholar?"

"The Xu family has really hit the jackpot!"

There was a lot of discussion along the way, and it took quite a while to walk from the village entrance to the Xu family's house.

Old Man Xu had received the news in advance, and his whole family was already waiting.

Seeing so many things and the Zhou family members, Sister-in-law Xu hurriedly went to greet them. Sister-in-law Xu Er had already been instructed not to do anything at this moment.

“Brother Xu, you’re really living a life of luxury. Look at your daughter and granddaughter, they’re both so filial.”

"Is this perhaps a pre-arranged engagement ceremony with Tong Xinting? Look at this whole carload of betrothal gifts, the Xu family is truly blessed!"

The Xu family's sisters-in-law were all dealt with, and even the usually unreliable Second Sister-in-law Xu was acting differently today.

The Zhou family had been worried sick about their future in-laws since they heard they were unreliable, but now it seems they're alright, since they won't be seeing them often anyway.

The engagement was already arranged, so this was just a formality. However, the Zhou family really valued Xinting, and the betrothal gifts were prepared separately. Xu Qingmeng originally said that it was unnecessary to go to so much trouble, but Zhou Yuanjia said no.

Xu Qingmeng was genuinely happy for her niece.

Sister-in-law Xu led He Shi and the others into the inner room to talk. The men were all standing in the courtyard, along with some close relatives from the clan, surrounding Xun Ge'er. Gu Yunyi and Zhou Yuanjia were talking, making it quite lively.

As Xu's second sister-in-law was talking to Zhou's mother, and with Xu's eldest sister-in-law keeping an eye on things, nothing went wrong. Xu's third sister-in-law went to cook, and Xu Qing wanted to help, but Xu's eldest sister-in-law stopped her.

"Your stomach is the priority. Sit down. There are many people at home, so you don't need to lift a finger. Just wait to eat."

"Auntie, I'll go help," Xinting said.

"Row."

Sister-in-law Xu chatted with Xu Qingmeng for a long time, but then hesitated a bit.

Xu Qingmeng asked, "Sister-in-law, is there something you want to say?"

"It's nothing serious, it's just..." Sister-in-law Xu stammered.

"Sister-in-law, am I an outsider? Just tell me what's on your mind."

“Okay, the family made some money selling dates this year, and the family hasn’t split up yet. Your second sister-in-law has also changed for the better. Your three brothers are thinking of renting a shop in Quan County. They won’t sell anything else. While they are growing fruit trees in the village, they can also collect some dried goods and sell some fruit, dates, etc. next year. Do you think that’s feasible?”

"Sure, why not? It's just that Second Sister-in-law won't make a fuss, will she?"

"Let me tell you, this was your second sister-in-law's idea. After your second brother beat her up, she was like a completely different person the next day. Not only did she become gentle, but she also took the initiative to do chores. It was truly remarkable." Xu Qingmeng glanced at her second sister-in-law, who was speaking softly, and a thought arose in her mind: Could it be that her second sister-in-law had also changed her mind?

However, Xu Qingmeng did not intend to ask. Regardless of whether it was true or not, it was enough that the person had become a better person.

Looking at her second sister-in-law's current behavior, Xu Qingmeng thought that even if she went to the prefectural city, the Xu family would get better and better in the future, as long as her second sister-in-law had no ulterior motives.

"Is there anything you're missing? If you're short of money, I have some here."

"No need. Your second sister-in-law brought it up, and we're just considering it. We were planning to start preparing after the New Year, but your second sister-in-law said now is the right time. You've seen the world, so I thought I'd ask you."

"That's what my second sister-in-law said."

"Yes. Your second sister-in-law also said that during the Spring Festival, every household is generous in buying things, let alone these rare items that can not necessarily be found in the county town."

Upon hearing this, Xu Qingmeng didn't even need to think; she was certain that her second sister-in-law was just like her.

The Xu family wasn't stupid; they were just a little unaccustomed to their second sister-in-law's change, or perhaps they still had reservations. But they knew the matter was feasible, so they wanted to ask for her opinion.

"Okay, then we understand."

"If all else fails, you can try setting up a stall first. Load up a cart with mountain produce and go there. When you're tired at night, you can stay in the backyard of Gu's Restaurant. Xun-ge'er stays there too, so it's convenient."

Xu Qingmeng wasn't worried that the Xu family would take over the courtyard; she knew her own family well.

"Okay, we'll discuss it later."

The whole family was in the house. Usually, the three households would sit together at two tables, but now there wasn't enough room, so they added another table.

"You can't drink alcohol, Yunyi and Yuanjia are both injured."

Brother Xu was holding the wine pot, about to put it on the table, but after hearing this, he had no choice but to take it down.

"Okay, okay." After finishing the meal, they talked for a while longer, and before leaving, the second sister-in-law chatted with Xu Qingmeng for quite a while.

At this point, Xu Qingmeng was truly relieved. Zhou's mother was even more satisfied with Xinting, and Xinting felt the same way. She had never realized that her mother was so gentle, and she liked her mother like this.

"Auntie, I'm so happy today."

"I know! I know! You've said that so many times!"

"Hehe, I'm just excited!"

"Good good!"

After a long day of travel, both families returned home exhausted and all they wanted to do was lie down and get a good night's sleep.

The next day, Gu Yunyi took Xu Qingmeng, Madam He, and their two children to Shiqing Village. Xun Ge'er and Xin Ting were not members of the Gu family. Xun Ge'er did not go, but Xin Ting went along. After all, Xu Qingmeng was quite pregnant, and with Xin Ting watching over her, Madam He and Gu Yunyi felt more at ease.

Xu Qingmeng and the others did not stay for long. After all, Xu Qingmeng had been traveling back and forth for the past two days and had to rush to the prefectural city tomorrow, so they wanted to let Xu Qingmeng get a good rest.

The items had been packed almost completely in the last two days. Xinting checked them again, while He went to say goodbye to the neighbors.

Yun Sheng and Yun Mo knew they had to leave and were very reluctant to part with their friends, especially Yun Sheng, who was very generous today, giving away a bunch of things.

Xu Qingmeng went to Shen Jinwen's house. After she returned, Madam Shen visited several times and became more and more cheerful.

Xu Qingmeng also quite liked this Madam Shen. Unlike Hui Niang, she was very outspoken, but she was also honest and had a good personality.

(End of this chapter)