Xia Guifang's heart overflowed with happiness and joy. Seeing her silently lost in thought, Wang Xiaoqiang turned to stare at her and asked, "Little Fang, what are you thinking about?"

Xia Guifang's cheeks flushed slightly as she replied in a whisper, "Thinking about nothing?"

Xia Guifang was wearing a white sweatshirt, paired with a purple skirt below. The white signified purity, while the purple exuded charm, complementing her fair skin.

Wang Xiaoqiang thought to himself, not only was Xia Guifang the belle of Sanmiao Village, but even in the Provincial Capital, where beautiful women were aplenty, she would definitely attract a lot of men's attention.

Since they were quite close, Wang Xiaoqiang could clearly see her long neck, as graceful as that of a swan.

He quickly averted his gaze, but her charming figure kept popping up involuntarily in his mind.

The two childhood friends, old classmates who could talk about anything, found themselves in an impasse after back-and-forth questioning, something that had never happened before. They both knew they had many things to say to each other, but when they were together, they couldn't utter a single word.

In the end, it was the minivan driver who spoke up, "You two are going to the Provincial Capital to buy clothes for your wedding, aren't you?"

Since the farmland that Wang Xiaoqiang had contracted yielded a bumper harvest, his fame had spread through all the nearby villages. As the belle of Sanmiao Village, Xia Guifang also had a well-known reputation. The driver, a man in his thirties from a neighboring village, naturally recognized them.

Seeing that they made a handsome couple and were heading to the Provincial Capital together, he assumed they were going to shop for wedding clothes. His assumption, however, left the young couple blushing intensely. Xia Guifang's face turned scarlet with shyness as she hung her head, saying nothing; she was actually waiting for Wang Xiaoqiang to answer.

If Wang Xiaoqiang himself acknowledged it, then all her doubts would be completely dispelled.

In fact, Wang Xiaoqiang had long figured out Xia Sanwa's intentions. Xia Guifang had no plans to buy clothes in the Provincial Capital at all; it was all arranged by Xia Sanwa. Now seeing Xia Guifang not object, Wang Xiaoqiang was even more certain of his guess. However, at that time, he didn't object either and instead asked the driver, "Big brother, do you think we're a good match?"

The driver answered decisively, "Yes, very suitable. You are a perfect pair. By the way, count me in for the wedding feast, will you?"

Xia Guifang felt a wave of sweetness in her heart, her handsome face turning even redder, while Wang Xiaoqiang decisively said, "Sure, I'll invite you."

While speaking, Wang Xiaoqiang reached out and grabbed Xia Guifang's hand. She did not refuse, allowing her soft, smooth hand to rest in his.

In that moment, Xia Guifang was so happy she felt almost dizzy, like a person who had drunk too much wine, elated and wanting to laugh loudly but daring not to.

Wang Xiaoqiang held Xia Guifang's hand all the way to the Provincial Capital.

Following Wang Xiaoqiang's instructions, the driver dropped them off at the Flower and Wood Market in the Provincial Capital. After getting out of the vehicle and bidding farewell to the driver, Wang Xiaoqiang finally let go of Xia Guifang's hand and began unloading the Golden Sand Tree Chrysanthemum from the van.

Even though autumn had begun, the heat of the Autumn Tiger was still fierce. It was midday, and the weather was swelteringly hot. Wang Xiaoqiang decided they should first settle down before doing anything else. They walked down the street looking for a place to stay, eventually arriving at a hotel called Yijia Hotel.

"Would you like to check in?" Yijia Hotel was of intermediate standard in the Provincial Capital. It couldn't compete with luxurious establishments, but it was far better than typical small lodges, so the front desk clerk was quite polite. Upon seeing them enter, the clerk immediately rose to greet them.

"Do you have rooms available?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked.

"Yes, we do," the clerk said, sizing them up before adding, "We have standard rooms, double rooms, and deluxe suites... For a young couple like you, a double room would be suitable. It's both comfortable and affordable..."

Their faces turned red at her words. Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Could you give us two standard rooms, please?" He said this, mainly considering Xia Guifang's feelings, for they were not as open as city folks who are quick to indulge.

"Uh..." The clerk replied with a strange tone, "Two standard rooms would cost much more than a double room. You two aren't..."

Xia Guifang, her cheeks reddened, said, "Little Qiang, let's not waste money, just get a double room!"

Seeing Xia Guifang suggest this, Wang Xiaoqiang was relieved and promptly checked into a double room.

Once they entered the assigned room, the atmosphere grew somewhat awkward. To cover up the awkwardness, Wang Xiaoqiang placed the Golden Sand Tree Chrysanthemum beneath the windowsill and crouched down to inspect it. Having tended to it for over two months, he felt a bit reluctant to sell it now that the time was near.

Seeing Xia Guifang sit on the bed somewhat stiffly, Wang Xiaoqiang told her, "Little Fang, if you're feeling hot, go take a shower. I won't look."

"I'm not really hot," replied Xia Guifang, her face still flushed. She opened her mouth and with an extremely unnatural expression said, "Little Qiang, don't think of me as that kind of casual girl. I just wanted to..."

"You just wanted to save me some money, right?" Wang Xiaoqiang looked up and smiled.

"Little Qiang, actually, as long as our hearts are pure, sharing a room isn't a big deal..." Xia Guifang was afraid Wang Xiaoqiang would misunderstand her and tried her best to make her position clear.

Wang Xiaoqiang stood up and said, "Gui Fang, I know your character well. Don't worry; I know you're trying to save me money. There's no need to feel embarrassed. I initially wanted to book a standard room; it was just me considering your discomfort that I thought of booking two rooms..."

Xia Guifang felt a sense of relief upon hearing this.

Wang Xiaoqiang added, "Go take a shower. We'll go out for dinner afterwards!"

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