Chapter 632: Ms. Chang Comes to Propose Marriage

Qin San Lang: "..."

It seems that I need to teach He Laoqiao’s family a lesson.

Gu Jinli sat in the mule cart, holding his forehead and sighing deeply, resigned to the audacity of the old women in the village to say just about anything.

And they sure are fiery. Goodness, you all know quite a bit.

But, I really want to see if Brother Qin is blushing?

She sneakily lifted the cart’s curtain to look at Qin San Lang beside the mule cart.

Eh, his face isn’t red, it’s darkened. Looks like He Laoqiao’s family is in trouble.

Qin San Lang, sharp as he is, already knew she was peeking at him, squeezed the horse’s belly, and ran ahead of the mule cart.

Gu Jinli frowned. Boy, you’re acting proud now, not letting her look?

However, that’s not it, Qin San Lang couldn’t help but blush, didn’t want her to see, so he hurriedly rode ahead on his horse.

Before long, they reached the end of the village.

The end of the village has changed greatly, now housing rows of houses with green bricks and black tiles. The foremost house belongs to Mrs. Chen’s family, featuring eighteen rooms and two courtyards, front and back, occupying about five acres.

Next is Gu Dafu’s family house. Although it doesn’t have as many rooms as Mrs. Chen’s, it still has ten. There won’t be a shortage of space when Gu Dexing marries and has children.

Following that are Aunt Tian’s Family and Old Mrs. Yan Family.

Although Old Mrs. Yan’s family hasn’t divided the property, they built two houses, planning for the day she passes away, and her sons split the property, so the Dalin family won’t have to build in a rush.

Qi Family’s house is right below Old Mrs. Yan’s, not small either, with over ten rooms and a large, well-ventilated room built for drying ducks.

Next to Qi Family is Luo Family, and after Luo Family is Gu Jinli’s house.

Gu Jinli’s house is the largest, although it only has two parts, this two-part house is comparable to the manor of a wealthy family in the county, with the first part having the main courtyard and two side courtyards.

The second part of the house is similar, with the main courtyard and two side courtyards.

High walls have also been built.

The entirety of the courtyard walls are made from green brick, and within the walls are a row of houses for firewood storage, warehouse, and quarters reserved for the servants. All in all, the house has many rooms and looks very grand.

However, with Lu Family’s five-part large manor ahead, Gu Jinli’s two-part house doesn’t seem much.

Upon reaching Gu Family’s main gate, Xiangzi stopped the mule cart. Xiao Ji was the first to get off, carrying things towards Gu Family, banging on the gate shouting, "Sister Li, Sister Chahua, we’re back, who will come to open the gate?"

While Xiao Ji was calling, Qin San Lang had already dismounted, helping Gu Jinli with the items on the mule cart, preparing to help carry them inside.

However, Gu Jinli said, "Brother Qin, give me the items, you go home first."

Qin San Lang, taken aback, blurted out inexplicably, "I haven’t met He Laoqiao’s granddaughter."

Gu Jinli looked up at him: "Why bring her up suddenly?"

Qin San Lang looked at her somewhat surprised face and felt it odd himself to suddenly mention He Laoqiao’s granddaughter, but he blurted it out in a panic, fearing that she might get angry.

While he was feeling awkward, the main gate of Gu Family opened, Mrs. Cui personally came out, seeing Gu Jinli, she sighed in relief: "You girl, finally back."

If not, this afternoon, Aunt Dashan would have had to go check at the manor.

Seeing Mrs. Cui, Qin San Lang called out, "Aunt Dashan."

Mrs. Cui smiled and nodded, "Thanks, San Lang, always troubling you to pick up Xiao Yu."

She added, "Don’t cook today, come eat at Aunt Lai’s house, Xiao Yu will make you something delicious."

Because Sister Xiu’s marriage to Luo Wu kept being delayed, Mrs. Cui started worrying about her second daughter’s late marriage as well and treated Qin San Lang very well. He was the son-in-law she and Dashan approved of together.

Qin San Lang replied, "Alright."

Worried that Gu Jinli would be upset about Elder He’s granddaughter, he looked at Gu Jinli and cautiously asked, "Can I come over for meals at your place these two days?"

Gu Jinli glared at him, "When have I ever let you go hungry?"

You’ve been coming over for meals for years, and only now do you insincerely ask. You scamp, you’ve grown cunning and learned to test the waters, huh?

Qin San Lang heard this and laughed, his bright smile dispelling the fierceness from his body, making him as warm and sunny as he was three years ago.

Mrs. Cui also smiled, increasingly satisfied with Qin San Lang, and had already planned to discuss with Elder Dashan and Uncle San once Little Xiao Yu came of age, to have Elder Qin expedite the marriage proposal.

The second daughter is too headstrong, she can’t control her, better marry her off sooner.

Gu Jinli couldn’t stand Mrs. Cui’s longing look for a son-in-law, so he handed her a package, "Mom, this is dried mushrooms. Let’s make chicken soup with mushrooms today. Everyone’s tired from the autumn harvest, let’s nourish together."

Mrs. Cui has endured hardships and survived famine, her health hadn’t been good, but over the years Gu Jinli has been making nourishing medicated meals for her, and finally, she’s gained some weight.

"Okay, let’s make chicken with mushroom soup." Mrs. Cui smiled as she took the package, then asked, "Did you have breakfast? Let me make you some."

To Qin San Lang, she said: "San Lang, come eat too. Auntie will make you lamb noodles."

They thought Xiao Yu and San Lang came back last night, so they bought lamb in advance and stewed a piece, but since they didn’t return, only half was eaten and the rest was saved for them.

Qin San Lang was eager, and replied, "Hey, I’ll come over in a bit."

After saying that, he rode back home.

Qin Family’s new house was still the last one in the village, a typical farmhouse, divided into the upper and lower houses. The upper house was the front yard, with three main rooms and four side rooms; the lower house had the same structure, just one in front and one in back.

"I’m back." Elder Qin was practicing boxing in the courtyard. Seeing Qin San Lang leading the horse in, he sniffed and asked, "What delicious food did Little Xiao Yu give you again? It smells wonderful."

Qin San Lang smiled, "It’s ham, it tastes great. Please wait a bit, Grandpa. After I tie up the horse, I’ll slice some for you to taste."

"Ham? Is the ham made by that girl finally edible?" Elder Qin paused his boxing and sighed, "Finally it’s edible. Old man, I have to see what this ham tastes like, and why it’s so precious that we have to wait three years to eat it."

In no time, Qin San Lang had tied the horse and washed his hands. He took the ham and a plate to the main room, quickly slicing a plate of ham: "Try this, Grandpa."

Elder Qin ate a slice, "Hmm, not bad, the flavor is rich and fragrant, truly a delicacy."

Looking at the half-eaten ham, he added, "Staying overnight at the manor just to eat ham with Little Xiao Yu."

Qin San Lang didn’t deny it, merely nodded, "Hmm."

Elder Qin was surprised, "You rascal, finally not denying it?"

Before, whenever he mentioned Little Xiao Yu, he would say he was overthinking it, but now he can’t hold it in anymore.

Qin San Lang didn’t respond, just said, "Aunt Dashan made breakfast, inviting me to eat. I’ll head off first, Grandpa, please enjoy."

After saying that, he grabbed a small jug of wine and left for Gu Jinli’s house.

Mrs. Cui had already prepared the lamb noodles and placed them in the dining room. Gu Jinli had started eating, and when he saw Qin San Lang, he called him over, "Come on, eat."

Qin San Lang nodded with a smile and began eating heartily.

Mrs. Cui sat beside, occasionally scooping some lamb for them, feeling more and more that the two youngsters were well-matched.

Just as she was feeling happy, Xiao Ji hurried into the dining hall with Mo Qinzi.

Mo Qinzi immediately said, "Auntie, Xiao Yu, you better hurry home and see. Aunt Yuan from Yuan Family personally brought a matchmaker to our doorstep, if Sister Le does not agree this time, Aunt Yuan might lose her temper."