Chapter 880: Chapter 870: Change

"Okay, don’t be mad. We were just joking with you. You’re being petty."

Shen Yi chuckled from the couch at the landlady’s house.

Upon hearing this, Su Qing gave her a sidelong glance. It really was you who sweet-talked and caused trouble, a classic double-dealer.

"Alright, you two, you’re grown-ups yet still bickering. The three of us just found you amusing back then and teased you a bit, but you took it so seriously. Did you actually think your sister here is just a girl to be fooled around with that easily?" The landlady brought over a platter of fruit, placing it on the coffee table with a smile.

"Sister Wen, you were the fiercest earlier; give me a break. I just saw that rascal hugging Xiao Yun while his dad was applauding him. It infuriated me!" Su Qing exclaimed helplessly.

In response, the landlady giggled and replied, "People are just double standard. Once you and Xiao Yi have a son, you’ll wish for your boy to hug girls at school. But if it’s a daughter, it’ll be the same as now!"

Su Qing: ...

One had to admit the landlady’s words made sense. Double standard, indeed. No chills about it. If he has a daughter in the future and sees some other boys getting close, he definitely can’t stand it. But if it’s a son, that’s another story!

"By the way, what date are you two headed to the capital to get the arrangements done?" the landlady sat down and asked.

"The 15th of this month, but we’ll head over right after the Dragon Boat Festival, just a few days early to prepare," Shen Yi smiled.

In half a month, the couple would be engaged. To be honest, even she hadn’t expected it.

"Is there any ceremony for the engagement? Which relatives are you inviting?"

"No ceremony, just the two families finding a place to have a meal together. The simpler, the better. You know I don’t like grand affairs," Shen Yi said.

Both Su Qing and Shen Yi were very satisfied with this proposal. Some people fancy grand events for engagements, but it just adds trouble and exhaustion.

Even for ordinary families, on the day of engagement, they simply invite some close relatives to have a meal together, with elders from both families witnessing and sealing the deal.

However, since the location was chosen to be in the capital, most elders, relatives, and friends from both sides weren’t around, and thus, not preparing to invite them. Just the two families having a simple meal to finalize things.

Given the economic situation of both families, there’s indeed no financial concern, not even needing discussion; it’s merely going through the motions.

Since it’s just going through the motions, there’s no need to invite relatives and friends. Everyone’s quite busy; time is money.

Not sure how both families’ elders discussed it, but this was the final outcome, which worked quite well.

"Indeed, but don’t you need Tang Nan and me to come along?" the landlady seemed moved.

"Not necessary; wait until the wedding. No need for engagement. Moreover, we’re just having a meal. If you come along, you’d have to trouble Uncle and Aunt to help with the kids!" Shen Yi waved her hand quickly, knowing if Wen Nanqing and Tang Nan came along, who knows what drama might unfold.

Back when the landlady got engaged, she attended, but their family backgrounds were different. Old Wen might not even want an engagement banquet, though he had many friends and acquaintances, and some people were probably looking to settle favors.

Reaching Old Wen’s position, it wasn’t about whether you want to host an engagement; it must be done, as not hosting is even more troublesome.

Whereas Su Qing and Shen Yi’s family backgrounds were much simpler, naturally opting for comfort.

"My mom doesn’t mind; she’s eager to take care of Xiao Yun. Tomorrow, I’m sending her back to our hometown."

Upon hearing the conversation, Da Huang, covered in pink stickers, raised its head sharply, with a face full of delight. Is it finally being sent away? That’s great!

Recently, the landlady’s shop has started attracting self-proclaimed shop reviewers to visit, with the quality of beauties being quite high.

The shop projects are comprehensive—beauty and skincare, massage therapy, fruit desserts, and leisurely entertainment. Except for dining, it’s basically one-stop service.

Da Huang really enjoys this job, getting to interact with more than one pretty lady daily, and some wealthy ladies even gave tips, though all taken by the landlady.

Given such perks, who’d want to accompany the kids!

The two lingered there until after finishing their afternoon meal and then left, holding hands and heading for a stroll outside.

The sun was setting, with a gentle evening breeze blowing. Though still warm, the temperature had become quite pleasant.

"Haven’t gone out with you for a walk in a long time. Feels wonderful!"

The two arrived by Qing River, Shen Yi advanced a couple of steps, spreading her arms wide, her elegant long dress looking bright.

Although he had become somewhat immune to Shen Yi’s beauty now, he still found it breathtaking, feeling fortunate to have narration preventing himself from being mundane. Otherwise, with an original Tianhu start, the vast gap between them would prevent them from being together, which he was sure of.

"Yes, I got so busy with work lately, I seemed to have forgotten to document life!" After speaking, Su Qing took out his phone, opening the camera to aim at Shen Yi.

Shen Yi gladly posed for him to snap away.

Click.

Click.

To say the least, the phone Shen Yi recently bought him worked well, with quite nice pixels.

"Let me see, let me see," Shen Yi ran over, grabbed his phone for a glance, revealing a disappointed look: "Ah~~~ not good, little brother, you’re unqualified. Online says a boyfriend has to learn how to take pictures. Find some time to learn from Old Wang!"

She then tried to delete the photos, but Su Qing quickly snatched back the phone: "Let’s keep them; I think they’re quite nice!"

Shen Yi’s figure and looks were right here, no angle could actually look bad, except she had high demands.

"No way, too ugly!"

"I like them!"

Su Qing lifted the phone above his head, Shen Yi placed one hand on his shoulder, tiptoeing while the other fought for control.

"I might not understand photography, but I must document life. It’s okay if the photos aren’t great; not recording at all is the real pity, because many things can’t be imagined again afterward.

Once the shutter clicks, time has paused. Photos are not meant to distinguish beauty, but to turn an instant into eternity. Documenting makes memories richer, and these photos are my proofs of joy.

I’m thinking, if we’re old one day, and I take out these photos from before we married, they’ll remind me of feelings at this very moment, adding vividness and vibrancy to the memories.

I’m quite greedy, honestly. Though I can walk along with you forever, I know I’ll cherish this period deeply!"

With those words, Su Qing pulled Shen Yi into his arms, then switched the phone to selfie mode and aimed at both.

Hearing his reason, Shen Yi’s heart suddenly fluttered, and looking at the lens, she beamed a luminous smile.

With a click, the snapshot of the two was engraved into the phone.

Don’t know when, this young man in his early twenties subtly became nostalgic.

Maybe it’s due to experiencing so much while many acquaintances moved out of his life, most without even a proper farewell, nor a single group photo. Thus, his emotions turned sensitive.

At that moment, from the bridge afar, came cries of alarm and the pair turned to look. There stood a girl outside the bridge railing, shouting wildly for people to keep their distance, with quite a crowd gathered seemingly trying to console her.

"She’s attempting suicide?" Shen Yi froze, then shockingly asked.

In response, Su Qing glanced her way, nonchalantly replying, "Maybe!"

"Then shall..." Shen Yi glanced at him, then continued, "Let’s help and call the police?"

Su Qing shook his head, held Shen Yi’s hand, "Forget it. Let’s leave. It’s not our concern!"

With those words, they promptly left.

People must change, and let’s start from here!

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