Zheng Juan has been very happy these days, and the smile on her face has almost never disappeared.

She was originally an unregistered resident and could only supplement her family's income by selling candied hawthorns. She even had to hide everywhere to avoid the "going to the countryside" policy.

Now, her household registration has been resolved, and she has become a worker in a timber processing plant, earning a monthly salary of more than ten yuan. She has even gotten engaged to Zhou Bingkun.

These successive good things made Zheng Juan smile even when she was sleeping at night.

Especially after getting engaged to Zhou Bingkun, Zheng Juan was able to openly visit Zhou Bingkun's home even more.

Almost every day after get off work, Zheng Juan would come to Zhou Bingkun's house to help Zhao Chun take care of Li Suhua. Then she would talk and chat with Zhou Bingkun, and even do some intimate things.

This kind of life couldn't be happier for Zheng Juan. She was practically counting down the days, hoping they would pass by faster so she could marry Zhou Bingkun sooner.

That weekend, Zheng Juan got up early, ate breakfast, tidied up the house inside and out, and then prepared to go find Zhou Bingkun.

But just then, someone suddenly arrived at Zheng Juan's house.

"Oh my, you must be Zheng Juan! You're so beautiful, young lady!" The visitor was an older woman. As soon as she entered, she looked Zheng Juan up and down and showered her with compliments.

Zheng Juan looked at the seemingly enthusiastic middle-aged woman with some confusion.

"Zheng Juan! I'm Matchmaker Song, and I've come today specifically to arrange a marriage for you. Someone has taken a liking to you!" Matchmaker Song said to Zheng Juan with a warm yet insincere smile, making exaggerated gestures and speaking in an exaggerated tone, "Let me tell you, the person who has taken a liking to you is a full-time worker at a timber processing factory, and his father is a martyr, a very honorable person..."

Zheng Juan was surprised that the matchmaker, Song, had come to propose marriage for her. The smile on her face disappeared, and she stared blankly at the matchmaker, as if she had never expected that someone would come to propose marriage for her.

"Matchmaker Song, you've come to visit. Our daughter already has a boyfriend," reminded Old Mrs. Zheng from the side.

"Yes, yes, matchmaker Song, I already have a boyfriend," Zheng Juan quickly added.

"Huh? You already have a boyfriend?" Matchmaker Song looked on in astonishment.

"Yes, I'm already engaged, and we'll get married next year," Zheng Juan said earnestly.

"This—Zheng Juan, is your boyfriend a good catch?" Matchmaker Song couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, my boyfriend's family is quite well-off." Zheng Juan nodded. In her opinion, Zhou Bingkun's conditions were exceptionally good, and she felt that she was not good enough for him. Now that she was engaged to Zhou Bingkun and might even marry him in the future, she felt that she had struck gold.

"Zheng Juan, let me tell you, marriage is a major life event! Its importance is no less than being reborn. So I think you should consider it carefully." Matchmaker Song knew it wasn't good to say this, but since the man was offering so much money, she still wanted to try.

"No need to consider it anymore, Matchmaker Song. I've already made a decision about my marriage, so please go back now." Zheng Juan said to Matchmaker Song very decisively and seriously, as if she wanted to kick her out directly.

"Zheng Juan, don't be so stubborn. A good woman has many suitors. You should at least make a comparison. Tu Zhiqiang is not only an excellent worker, but also the family member of a martyr—"

Zheng Juan grew increasingly impatient and found Song the matchmaker increasingly annoying. She didn't even want to listen to what Song was saying anymore, so she pushed her towards the door.

However, at this moment, Zheng Juan heard the name "Tu Zhiqiang" spoken by the matchmaker Song. Her heart skipped a beat, and she pushed the matchmaker Song with even greater force, shoving her out the door and then slamming the door shut behind her.

The matchmaker, Song, stood outside the door, looking helpless. She also noticed that Zheng Juan's attitude was very firm. It seemed that it was impossible for her to help Tu Zhiqiang poach his girlfriend. She sighed inwardly and could only give up the money Tu Zhiqiang had offered.

"Juan'er, what's wrong?" Old Mrs. Zheng had lived with Zheng Juan for so long and knew her very well. She noticed immediately that Zheng Juan's behavior was a little strange.

"Mom, I know Tu Zhiqiang, the matchmaker Song mentioned. He's a worker at the timber processing plant, and I've met him a few times."

"You know him? Juan'er, now that you're engaged to Bingkun, you need to stay away from other men." Old Mrs. Zheng looked at Zheng Juan very seriously, her tone even carrying a hint of warning.

"Mom, I haven't been close to anyone except Bingkun. As for Tu Zhiqiang, we only got food at the same window when we were getting our meals, and we haven't had any other contact with him," Zheng Juan quickly explained.

"Oh, I see. That's good, that's good." Seeing Zheng Juan's serious expression, Grandma Zheng knew that Zheng Juan was not lying, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

Zheng Juan didn't tell Grandma Zheng too much about Tu Zhiqiang, because she knew that telling Grandma Zheng too much would only make her worry and wouldn't do any good.

However, although this matter cannot be discussed with Old Mrs. Zheng, it can be discussed with Zhou Bingkun.

After all, Zhou Bingkun had told her about Tu Zhiqiang before, and now that she was actually being targeted by Tu Zhiqiang, she couldn't help but feel scared. Talking to Zhou Bingkun would give her a sense of security.

So, not long after the matchmaker Song was driven away, Zheng Juan hurriedly arrived at Zhou Bingkun's house.

When Zheng Juan arrived at Zhou Bingkun's house, Zhou Bingkun was engrossed in writing something in his notebook, completely absorbed, and didn't even notice Zheng Juan's arrival.

Zeng Juan looked at Zhou Bingkun, who was completely absorbed in writing, and thought he was so handsome that she stood at the door, quietly watching him, as if she were mesmerized.

Zhou Bingkun was immersed in his writing. When he had almost finished, he pulled his mind out of his literary creation and unconsciously stretched. Then he saw Zheng Juan standing at the door, and a bright smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Juan'er, you're here." Zhou Bingkun said, getting up from his chair and coming to Zheng Juan's side. As he spoke, he took Zheng Juan's soft yet somewhat rough little hand in his.

Zheng Juan felt a sweet warmth in her heart as Zhou Bingkun held her little hand, and then gently leaned into Zhou Bingkun's arms.

The two young people, even though they see each other almost every day, still can't help but want to get closer every time they meet.

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