Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Bride Price

When Jiang Xingye announced to the entire production team about his relationship, his heart was soaring.

Zhou Guizhi looked at Xu Qinghuan in shock, unable to stop herself from thinking, what’s this child up to? Is she blind? Why would a nice educated youth from the city want to be involved with her nephew? What does she see in him?

Can looks provide food?

Does she enjoy seeing his fierce demeanor?

Jiang Baohua was stunned for a long time and cautiously asked, “Educated youth Xu, are you being forced?”

Jiang Xingye’s face instantly turned dark.

Jiang Baohua continued, “Everyone is here, don’t be afraid. If Comrade Jiang Xingye is forcing you, speak out boldly. I, along with all the members of the production team, will stand up for you for justice!”

Xu Qinghuan couldn’t help but laugh looking at Jiang Xingye’s puffed-up expression, “Team leader, thank you for your kindness. I’m not being forced. Jiang Xingye is an honest and kind comrade and I’m willingly engaging in a relationship with him.”

“Good!” Dong Xinmin was instantly delighted, “The commune is currently conducting an activity to encourage educated youth to become rooted in rural areas. I think Educated Youth Xu’s willingness to date our production team member is a great example of rooting in rural life. Educated Youth Xu, do you mind if I report you as a progressive representative?”

Qiao Xinyu and others’ faces changed drastically. If reported as an example, Xu Qinghuan would have only one path left: to marry Jiang Xingye.

Otherwise, she would be subject to thousands of scorns and curses.

And if she refused, she’d be accused of playing games.

A relationship that doesn’t aim for marriage is merely playing games.

“I do not agree!” Jiang Xingye frowned, “What’s the relationship between my dating and the commune? So many educated youths, so many married members in the production team, if you want to set an example, go set them, not me.”

Dong Xinmin pretended not to understand, “What, Xiao Ye, aren’t you planning to marry Educated Youth Xu? If you’re not planning to marry, it’s indeed not suitable to be an example.”

Jiang Baohua frowned, “Xiao Ye has a point too. If we talk about examples, I think the best one is Comrade Shen Jinju and Comrade Dong Liangcheng. Why not choose them?”

Dong Xinmin said, “Baohua, they are already married. Jinju is my daughter-in-law. You think I wouldn’t want this good thing for her? Once married, she becomes part of the team. Bringing her out as an example again isn’t appropriate.

Educated Youth Xu is a new arrival with such high awareness, perfect for publicity.”

Xu Qinghuan knew this was a trap, but she wasn’t afraid to jump in. Seeing Jiang Xingye still wanting to object, she smiled and said, “Secretary, your awareness is higher. Such good things are thought of for newcomers like us…

Since it’s an activity organized by the commune, I happen to meet the criteria. Support should indeed be given, but the premise is that it shouldn’t affect my labor production. Would it be suitable?”

She could lock herself with Jiang Xingye, but she had no interest in engaging in promotions or speeches.

Once locked, if something happens with Song Wanlin, those who trapped them would have to step in and help.

Dong Xinmin didn’t expect Xu Qinghuan to agree, “Should I report your deeds then? Should I say you voluntarily dated Comrade Jiang Xingye to root yourself in rural life, and you’re willing to marry him and dedicate your life to the countryside?”

Xu Qinghuan smiled and nodded, “Sure, I’m willing to dedicate my life to this land beneath my feet!”

It’s not the countryside, but this land beneath her feet.

Jiang Xingye was trembling with excitement, he turned around and grabbed Xu Qinghuan’s hand, his eyes reddened, “Huanhuan, don’t force yourself. Don’t be afraid, if you don’t want this, no one can force you!”

Xu Qinghuan smiled and squeezed his hand, “You fool, you’re right. If I don’t want it, no one can force me.”

After speaking, she laughed cheerfully and went off with the team to collect tools.

Dong Xinmin looked displeased and said to Jiang Baohua, “Baohua, you should hurry and write a marriage proposal,”

The Jiang family stayed behind, and Tian Jinhua asked dumbfoundedly, “Mom, what does this mean, is Xiao Wu getting engaged?”

Zhou Guizhi suddenly slapped her forehead, “Right, right, right, you reminded me. I was wondering what I forgot, I need to prepare the betrothal gifts and quickly finalize the engagement.”

Jiang Baohua took a deep drag of his cigarette, glanced at his nephew with disdain, “Did you step in some luck? Educated Youth Xu’s eyes are indeed pretty, but a bit blind, why did she choose you?”

Jiang Xingye snapped back to reality, ruffled his hair, feeling like blessings had fallen from the sky. He wished the whole nation knew about his relationship with Xu Qinghuan, but he was also afraid she might regret it and want to break up, harming her reputation.

Unexpectedly, Huanhuan was willing to agree in front of the whole commune.

“Aunt, I’ll give you the money today, and early tomorrow help me propose to her, besides money, what else should I prepare?” Jiang Xingye was too excited, flushed with anticipation, his voice trembling.

He had never been this excited in his life.

He never dreamed that he could one day embrace such a radiant moon.

Zhou Guizhi also struggled to stay calm, “What to prepare? Normally just money and the three essentials of rural life. Even getting the three essentials here is not easy…”

“It’s easy, it’s easy, Aunt, I’ll take care of it, you just wait!” With that, he quickly ran out.

Outside, Xu Qinghuan saw him and waved him over.

Jiang Xingye rarely felt shy like this, walked up, scratched his head, blushing, and softly said, “Huanhuan, I’ll have Aunt propose tomorrow, let’s save the words for when we’re engaged, it’s not good to be seen like this.”

He was about to have a fiancée.

Xu Qinghuan found him a bit silly, “So soon? For the proposal, do you have money? The money you gave me yesterday, I’ll return it to you!”

She reached into her pocket for money, but Jiang Xingye quickly stopped her, “I have the money, how could I take back the money I gave you? What do you take your man for?”

Xu Qinghuan’s cheeks flushed, playfully scolding, “What nonsense, what kind of man are you to me?”

“Your boyfriend!” Jiang Xingye realized he spoke wrongly and didn’t know what he thought of, his face turning extremely red, “Sweetheart, you go ahead to the fields, do what you can, I’ll come later to help you!”

Xu Qinghuan didn’t say any words of refusal, and Jiang Xingye accompanied her to the field before quickly running toward the mountain.

On the east side of Anguang County’s small alley entrance, inside is a square courtyard, with three sections, a front sitting room, a main room with two secondary rooms and three other rooms. The courtyard is lush with seasonal flowers blooming brightly.

Jiang Xingye, carrying a large sack, knocked on the door ring, and a voice came from inside, “Who is it?”

“Going all places unpredictably, looking for Third Master!” Jiang Xingye responded coldly.

The door creaked open, revealing an elderly man with a lame leg, kind-eyed and with a smile, “Xiao Ye is here, Third Master hasn’t seen you in days, mentioned you yesterday, what’s in the sack?”

As he spoke, he reached for the sack on Jiang Xingye’s shoulder.

Jiang Xingye turned sideways to avoid him, “Don’t be courteous, it’s my bride price and you can’t carry it.”

“Oh, Third Master, heard it? Xiao Ye is about to get married!” Song Shimian teased.

Qin Zhengze leaned on his cane, standing at the door, “Looks like he’s here to exchange for a bride price, what do you have?”

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