Chapter 573: Chapter 573: Knows How to Enjoy Life

“It really is like that?”

If it weren’t for the feud with the Qin brothers, Qin Wen would have loved to go over to the second house right away and take a look.

Such excitement is rare in the second house.

“Some people seem to be virtuous wives and good mothers, but in reality, they are just wanton women.”

This moment made Qin Wen even more resolute in his thoughts.

How else could one explain Qin Juan just being divorced yet immediately engaged to another man?

The guy doesn’t even stand out.

His cousin is one of the prettiest in the village.

With the current conditions in the Qin’s second house, even if she’s remarried, with Mr. Lin backing her up, and a little more dowry added, what kind of person can’t she find?

If it was really because of giving birth to a girl, the Zhang family didn’t divorce Qin Juan when the child was born, and now that the Qin Family is so wealthy, if he were Zhang Wenbin, he wouldn’t easily divorce Qin Juan either.

Unless he was cuckolded.

Ma Suyun, in a knowing manner, said, “To say Qin Juan found such a man outside, I can understand. That little Zhang Wenbin, skinny like a reed, how much strength could he have? I heard her new man might not look good, but he’s strong, tall, and sturdy with a lot of strength. In this way, your cousin knows how to enjoy life.”

“Are you envious?”

A man’s cold voice came through, making Ma Suyun realize her words were wrong.

She hurriedly corrected herself, “What am I envious of? He’s a remarried man, like worn-out shoes with a burden of baggage. What’s there for me to envy? Once I have a son, the only ones envious will be them.”

Qin Wen let out a cold snort and leaned back on the kang, “Go make food, I’m hungry.”

Ma Suyun tied on an apron and asked casually, “What did you buy at the market today, how much meat did you buy?”

“It’s all in the main hall, go see for yourself. Meat, meat, meat is all you think about, day in and day out. You never consider how much money you’ve spent on medicine, and how could there be any more money to buy you meat every day?”

Remembering the things she saw on the floor in the main hall earlier today, Ma Suyun felt a wave of jealousy rising in her heart.

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In rural areas, the most straightforward way to show respect to family and friends is by the extravagance of the meals served.

Jia Liang enjoyed a lavish lunch at the Qin’s.

It’s no exaggeration to say that even Qin’s Restaurant’s highest standard fare can’t compare to the spread Qin Family prepared for him.

Mr. Qin even brought out a cherished bottle of fine liquor, and the brothers Qin Han and Qin Yang accompanied him for drinks in person.

This standard gave Jia Liang plenty of face and made him feel the Qin Family’s importance placed on Qin Juan.

All the necessary topics were covered during dinner.

Both Jia Liang and Qin Juan are not young, and since they’re satisfied with each other, they have no reasons for reservations.

As for developing feelings, first, the countryside remains relatively traditional and doesn’t emphasize such things, second, Qin Juan and Jia Liang work at the same restaurant, so the feelings have already been nurtured.

So Mr. Qin took charge and directly set the wedding date.

It was set for the “Dragon Raising Its Head” day in February next year, right after the first month of the lunar year.

Jia Liang didn’t expect things to go so smoothly; not only did the Qin Family accept him, but they also fixed the wedding date.

He was so happy he kept toasting Mr. Qin and Qin Han, his future brother-in-law.

As for his younger brother-in-law, Qin Yang, he didn’t dare to neglect him either.

Yet, for some reason, he was never as casual in front of his younger brother-in-law as he was with his father-in-law and brother-in-law.

Still, Jia Liang didn’t dwell on it much, figuring that as long as he treats Qin Juan well, he’ll eventually show his sincerity to his brother-in-law.

After the feast, everyone drank quite a bit except for Qin Yang.

Yet, Jia Liang was well aware of his status and didn’t drink too much, while Qin Han once again got quite drunk.

Zhang Guilan helped him back to his room, and Mr. Qin, feeling a bit dizzy himself, retired to his room after a short chat.

Qin Yang, not wanting to engage in pleasantries with Jia Liang, took his wife back to their room, knowing she had the habit of napping.

The room suddenly was left with only Qin Juan and Jia Liang.

With no outsiders around, Jia Liang unabashedly looked at Qin Juan, smiling foolishly, enough to make Qin Juan feel uneasy.

“Had too much?”

Jia Liang shook his head, reaching out to hold Qin Juan’s hand, “No, on my first visit to your family, how could I get drunk? That would embarrass you. I’m just happy, Juanzi. I can finally marry you.”

Qin Juan looked at her hand, which was held, thinking he wasn’t drunk.

The man who always found time to come talk to her whenever possible didn’t dare say a word when he was here today, now dared to hold her hand.

Hearing her silence, Jia Liang shook her arm gently, “Juanzi, are you happy with the date Dad set for us? I’m quite happy with it. In less than 40 days, you’ll be my wife, 40 days; I have to think carefully. The house Houzi decorated for his wedding was nice, but the courtyard was rented. I don’t want to live in someone else’s courtyard, I have to buy a courtyard and have our own home—a real home. I’ll renovate it after buying, I’m good at it—the bun shop in the city was renovated by me. I remember you said my renovations were good, so I’ll get those people to do my new house, and get all new furniture too. Oh, and the bride price, the ’three rounds and a sound,’ I’ll get them all for you. Whatever others have, we’ll have, and what others don’t have, you’re worth having too…”

Listening to his long-winded chatter, Qin Juan couldn’t help but speak out, “I don’t have so many ideas, just living a steady life together is fine. Buying both a house and furniture, where’s all that money coming from?”

At this, Jia Liang chuckled, “I have it. I’ve been saving all the money I’ve made working these years. At the end of the year, after our restaurant’s dividends, Mr. Lin gave me a big bonus. Even if the money’s not enough, I’ll borrow to make it enough for you. I can only marry you once in my life; I won’t let you suffer any grievances.”

Hearing this, Qin Juan’s eyes couldn’t help turning red.

She still remembered the year she married Zhang Wenbin, there were unresolved issues in the Zhang Family, and the whole family was down and out. Forget having a proper bride price and even the new house was just Zhang Wenbin’s usual room with the quilt he’d used for twenty years.

There was no feast for family and friends or a grand wedding.

She thought it was due to their circumstances not being suitable for publicity, but thinking now, someone who truly cares for you would never let you suffer grievances.

She also remembered her mother making two quilts as a dowry for her.

The night she got married, Zhang Wenbin took both quilts to his mother’s room, saying his mother had suffered for years and had weakened from it, afraid of the cold.

The new quilts were warm, and as a son, he couldn’t enjoy the warm new quilts while letting his parents freeze in another room.

He said they were young and would have opportunities to use new quilts in the future while his parents’ days were getting shorter, and as younger generations, they should honor their elders.

From that year onward, during the ten years she was married into the Zhang Family, Qin Juan never used a new quilt.

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