Chapter 269: Chapter 269: The Qi Family Has a Daughter

Yi Meng pinched Qi Quanjin’s waist.

Unfortunately, the man had a muscular build and wouldn’t budge.

However, Qi Quanjin cooperatively made a hissing sound, which made Yi Meng feel much better.

Qi Quanjin spoke almost in a whisper: “Mrs. Lai Sr. saw Liu Family’s little sister and wants to ask our mom for help with matchmaking.”

“Who?”

Yi Meng doubted his ears were playing tricks on him; otherwise, how could he hear something so unbelievable?

Qi Quanjin sighed: “It’s true.”

“She’s, she’s really daring!”

Yi Meng suddenly felt that Mrs. Lai Sr.’s previous statement about wanting Manbao as her granddaughter-in-law was nothing.

Even if the Qi Family dotes on Qi Manman, they are just a normal village family.

But what kind of family is the Liu Family?

Don’t be fooled by Liu Qinghe just being a government official; when compared to ordinary folks like them, that’s equivalent to a eunuch’s family.

The Qi Family genuinely appreciates Liu Meiniang for being a nice girl for suggesting a match with Qi Quanli.

But if it were someone else, Yi Meng could swear on a candle that they would be aiming at having Liu Qinghe as the brother-in-law.

Such matchmaking, even if it ends in marriage, could never escape Liu Qinghe’s status.

If Liu Qinghe remains able to be a government official, then Liu Meiniang’s future in-laws might treat her well consistently.

But that’s not guaranteed.

If the in-laws borrow Liu Qinghe’s name to do something shady, whether Liu Qinghe helps or not becomes a problem.

Additionally, if Liu Qinghe stops being a government official, no one can ensure what face Liu Meiniang’s in-laws will show.

Yi Meng also doesn’t think the Qi Family is the best family in the world, but regarding treating daughters-in-law, the mother-in-law’s attitude is indeed excellent.

Forget Liu Qinghe being a government official; even if Liu Qinghe, no, even if Liu Meiniang has no family, Mrs. Qi would never bully anyone.

“What did you and Second Brother say? Did you agree to help with matchmaking?”

Yi Meng uneasily questioned.

Qi Quanjin shook his head, realizing his wife couldn’t see, and then said: “Didn’t agree, how could we? It’s not that the Liu Family is snobbish; just that Er Laizi is missing an arm, if Liu Family’s little sister truly marries into that family, she’d definitely have lots of work.”

“Furthermore, with Mrs. Lai Sr. as the mother-in-law, if she doesn’t find a strong daughter-in-law, the girl might be bullied to death!”

“Although I don’t have much interaction with Liu Family’s little sister, I’ve casually heard Brother Liu mention her. Heard she has a very gentle temperament, hardly ever getting angry with people.”

“Honey, tell me, with such a nature falling into Mrs. Lai Sr.’s hands, can it still be good?”

Qi Quanjin sighed repeatedly, leading anyone watching to think Liu Family’s little sister was his own sibling.

Yi Meng was amused, poked his arm, and teased: “Didn’t realize you’re quite considerate. When I married you, why didn’t you tell me this stuff?”

“My mom loves daughters-in-law the most, didn’t I tell you?”

Qi Quanjin turned to look at his wife.

Despite the darkness in the room, he could vaguely see the shape of his wife’s face: “Moreover, even if my mom treats you poorly, aren’t I still here? Anyway, I was determined to marry you; no one could stop me.”

After being married for so many years, hearing such words made Yi Meng’s heart sweet, yet slightly embarrassed: “Go on, who’s going to marry you.”

“Hehe, even if others want to marry me, I wouldn’t say yes. As for you, my wife, whether you wanted to marry or not, you’re still my wife.”

Saying this, Qi Quanjin pulled her into his arms, gently smoothing her back: “Honey, don’t be upset, I only think Brother Liu is worth befriending, that’s why I considered it more, if it were any other family, even if they begged at our door, I wouldn’t pay them any attention.”

“I know.”

Yi Meng wasn’t angry, just curious; hearing this now, she wouldn’t make a fuss: “You did well to decline. Even if Meiniang doesn’t fancy Old Geda, she can still find a good family elsewhere.”

“Yeah, Second Brother and I thought the same.”

Qi Quanjin nodded, yawned: “Honey, let’s sleep!”

“Yeah, let’s sleep!”

The couple cuddled up and fell asleep.

A person sleeping two feet away was Qi Shiyi.

…

To establish a dry kinship, Mrs. Qi personally went to the city to select a good day with Mrs. Liu Sr.

On the appointed day, Qi Family was busy from the early morning.

Today, Mrs. Qi Sr. was going to adopt a dry daughter; this was a big event for the Qi Family.

Whether it’s Qi Family members or the original Yongping Village folks, they all knew how much Mrs. Qi Sr. cherished daughters.

But she has never been able to give birth to one.

The daughters-in-law’s bellies each produced a son, one after another.

If it weren’t for the fourth daughter-in-law adopting a little girl from relatives, Mrs. Qi’s household would probably consist of only her and the daughters-in-law.

Now, the matriarch is finally adopting a dry daughter after so many years, showing genuine affection.

Because Mrs. Qi Sr. was adopting a dry daughter, the construction site gave the workers a day off.

Those not returning home would have a banquet, and those returning would receive a meal to take home for their family.

This thrilled the workers.

However, not many chose to stay; most took a meal back home.

The long journey back home was tiring, so the Qi Family specially attached carts to five horses, allowing those returning to ride them, saving time and effort.

This act stirred thoughts among many to move to Yongping Village.

Although Yongping Village seems small, it has built surrounding walls and a hilltop school, something other villages lack.

The kinship ceremony was grand.

As the protagonist, Liu Meiniang debuted in front of so many people for the first time.

Although she felt a bit shy and nervous, Liu Meiniang carried herself with poise, earning plenty of praise.

As a result, after the ceremony, many families started inquiring, hinting at marriage.

This matter didn’t even need the Liu Family to handle it; Mrs. Qi Sr. flatly declined.

Joking, the kinship was established to facilitate marrying their youngest son, if they considered others, they couldn’t truly become relatives.

After confirming kinship, the second day the construction resumed, and the newly acknowledged Qi Family daughter Liu Meiniang stayed with the Qi Family, keeping company with Mrs. Qi Sr., assisting in taking care of Sister-in-law Yi Meng, and attending to the children.

The Liu couple soon moved to Yongping Village after coming back, not living at home for long.

The new house wasn’t built yet, so they lived with the Qi Family.

After all, the two families were kin by adoption; staying for a while wouldn’t prompt gossip.

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