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Back to the 80s: A Beloved Marriage
Upon hearing that Hu Qiao'er’s Ex-Husband had caused a ruckus in the City, the Hu Family was genuinely furious. Even though they knew that the Qi Family would not blame Hu Qiao'er for this, they still made a special trip to apologize to the Qijia Family in person.
The Qi Family indeed did not hold Hu Qiao'er responsible for the incident. On the contrary, in their eyes, Hu Qiao'er was simply unfortunate to have such an Ex-Husband. Hu Qiao'er herself was undoubtedly the biggest victim.
If even her family could not understand the hardships Hu Qiao'er had endured, it would be truly unreasonable and unfair.
Thus, from the moment the Qijia Family learned of this matter, they had been doing their utmost to comfort Hu Qiao'er, which was quite touching.
The Hu Family was genuinely grateful for the Qi Family's tolerance and generosity. According to them, all the disasters that Hu Qiao'er had faced before were merely to exchange for such a wonderful family and relatives from the Qi Family. This could be considered a mix of fortune and misfortune.
If even the Hu Family held such thoughts, then it was needless to say that Hu Qiao'er herself felt immensely grateful.
Hu Qiao'er was not someone who excelled at expressing her emotions. Even if she had some words she had kept in her heart for a long time, she might not necessarily be able to voice them.
However, faced with the care and affection from the Qijia Family, Hu Qiao'er truly could not hold back. Her repeated "thank yous" were extremely sincere and particularly heartwarming.
"We're all family; there's no need for thanks! It's only right," waved Grandma Qi, the eldest member of the Qi Family, as she expressed her stance.
She was genuinely satisfied with Hu Qiao'er as her daughter-in-law. With a gentle personality and kindness towards Qi Feng, what was more crucial was that Hu Qiao'er was also willing to be kind to other family members.
Having such a daughter-in-law today made Grandma Qi completely satisfied and particularly approving.
"Exactly! We are all one family; there’s no need for formalities between us. There’s absolutely no need for thanks. Fourth Sister-in-law, don’t take it to heart; just focus on living our own lives well," Zhou Ju couldn’t help but express her fondness for her sister-in-law Hu Qiao'er.
It wasn’t just because she had Cheng Fangfang as a comparison; it was also because Hu Qiao'er was genuinely good-natured and beyond reproach.
Moreover, Zhou Ju was certainly not a malicious sister-in-law; she had always maintained a good relationship with Hu Qiao'er as sisters-in-law. Hearing about Hu Qiao'er’s experiences now stirred feelings of sympathy before any anger could arise.
Qiao'er is such a good person; how could she be so unfortunate as to encounter such an infuriating bad person? It's truly frustrating.
With the statements from Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju, the attitudes of the other members of the Qi Family were even more obvious. Their stance and views on this matter were consistently supportive and close-knit.
True feelings are revealed in times of hardship, and it is during such moments that one can truly see people's hearts. Hu Qiao'er's heart was thus warmed by the Qi Family.
Although this is her second marriage, she truly did not marry the wrong person this time. She found a wonderful husband and encountered a great family.
Hu Qiao'er's gratitude was expressed through tangible actions. After this incident, her closeness to the Qi Family was undoubtedly stronger, and their relationship rapidly warmed up, becoming even more like that of close relatives.
At this point, it became a matter of genuine heart and true feelings that cannot be measured by money or benefits.
Like Qi Yuehong, Qi Rui also achieved excellent results in the college entrance examination, not disappointing his family in the slightest.
However, unlike Qi Yuehong, Qi Rui chose to study medicine.
It is unclear when this thought and desire began, but Qi Rui's determination to become a doctor is very firm and serious.
No one in the Qi Family obstructed Qi Rui's decision; they believed that his aspiration to become a doctor was commendable and deserved the collective support of the entire family.
Just as Qi Rui received his university acceptance letter, Qi Yuehong brought her boyfriend home.
Seeing the young man that Qi Yuehong brought back, it is undeniable that everyone in the Qi Family felt relieved.
They had been worried about whether Qi Yuehong would become an old maid since they hadn't heard any news from her for a while! Although she was still in college, graduation was approaching! They were all quite anxious about it.
After all, due to Qi Yuehong's higher education level now as a student at a Top University, not only Grandma Qi and others but also Zhao Jin and Qi Zheng's acquaintances felt completely out of touch with her.
They understood very well that they would no longer be able to help introduce suitable partners for Qi Yuehong in the future, as there truly were no appropriate candidates. This is why the Qi Family took their concerns seriously.
Otherwise, they really had no reason to be anxious. After all, Qi Yuehong was not only good-looking but also well-educated; she was undoubtedly impressive in every way.
However, there was no need for them to worry now. The boyfriend that Qi Yuehong brought back was her classmate, and both his character and eloquence were very reassuring.
Therefore, after consulting with Qi Yuehong and the boy about their feelings, the elders of the Qi Family, led by Grandma Qi, unilaterally decided on this matter.
As for what happened next, it depended on how the boy's family viewed it.
The boy genuinely liked Qi Yuehong. Before meeting the Qijia Family, he had already discussed it with his parents. As long as the Qijia Family agreed, he and Qi Yuehong would get engaged immediately.
Now, without further ado, the engagement was a done deal.
Zhao Lei learned about this from Qi Juanjuan. He felt as if he had received a devastating blow and lost all his anger and vitality. He just lay in bed, unwilling to do anything, looking utterly despondent.
Qi Juanjuan knew that Qi Yuehong was getting engaged because Grandma Qi had informed many relatives of the Qi Family in Willow Leaf Village about it. At the same time, she invited everyone to the city for the engagement banquet.
Originally, Grandma Qi planned to hold the banquet in Willow Leaf Village. However, due to Zhao Jin's situation, it was more convenient and comfortable to book a hotel in the city to avoid unnecessary troubles.
As for unnecessary troubles, everyone thought of some unhappy people and events. Thus, Grandma Qi took charge and finalized this decision.
When Zhao Lei learned that Qi Yuehong was getting engaged, he also found out that she would not be returning to Willow Leaf Village for the banquet. His emotions surged, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
Seeing her grandson in such a state broke Grandma Zhao's heart. Without hesitation, she decided to confront Qi Yuehong.
However, Grandma Zhao's actions were indeed quite ridiculous. Qi Yuehong had not done anything wrong to Zhao Lei; why couldn't she get engaged and married?
Moreover, just by looking at the differences between Zhao Lei and Qi Yuehong, it was clear that they were not meant to be together.
Yet Grandma Zhao refused to think further or consider other possibilities. She firmly believed that no one could look down on her grandson or make him unhappy.
This time, Grandma Zhao did not insist on finding Zhao Guoqiang, but instead packed her things and went to the City with Chen Cui and Zhao Lei.
Bringing Zhao Lei along was only natural. Whenever there was something good happening, Grandma Zhao would definitely not leave out Zhao Lei. The trip to the City was no different.
As for bringing Chen Cui, it was undoubtedly because Grandma Zhao wanted a helper.
What a joke! This time she was going to the City to confront the Qijia Family. Without Chen Cui to back her up, wouldn't she be at a disadvantage?
With Chen Cui there, even if things got physical, she would have someone to assist her.
Chen Cui was naturally willing to go to the City. Zhao Lei was her son; if he wasn't happy, how could she, as his mother, agree?
Moreover, this was Grandma Zhao's order, and it was a rare opportunity to see the world in the City. Chen Cui couldn't be more excited.
Zhao Lei was playing dead at home, but as soon as he heard they could go to the City to find Qi Yuehong, he sprang back to life.
Since Zhao Lei had been to the Clothing Store before, he knew the way well enough. There was no need to ask for directions; he smoothly led Grandma Zhao and Chen Cui to "Golden Accessories."
Generally speaking, as long as Qi Yuehong was off from work at home, she would definitely come to help at the Clothing Store. This time was no exception.
Thus, as soon as Grandma Zhao, Chen Cui, and Zhao Lei arrived at the store, they ran into Qi Yuehong directly.
Upon seeing that it was Grandma Zhao and the other two who had come, Qi Yuehong's expression immediately changed.
She did not like Zhao Lei and wasn't very fond of Grandma Zhao or Chen Cui either. Seeing the three of them show up like this gave Qi Yuehong an ominous feeling.
Qi Yuehong's prediction was correct. Grandma Zhao indeed came looking for trouble.
As soon as she saw Qi Yuehong, Grandma Zhao rushed over without hesitation to grab her.
Hu Qiao'er reacted quickly. Upon seeing Grandma Zhao's demeanor, she immediately stepped in front of Qi Yuehong, shielding her behind her while coldly facing Grandma Zhao. "What do you want, ma'am?"
Hu Qiao'er did not know Grandma Zhao, just as Grandma Zhao did not know Hu Qiao'er.
Faced with a stranger, Grandma Zhao felt less bold. Squinting at Hu Qiao'er, she noticed that Hu Qiao'er's demeanor did not resemble that of a rural person, which made Grandma Zhao's attitude increasingly cautious and careful.
"I'm looking for her. I know her; we're from the same village. My granddaughter is her sister-in-law; we're relatives." Pointing at Qi Yuehong behind Hu Qiao'er, Grandma Zhao began to explain her purpose rather honestly.
If Grandma Zhao hadn't mentioned that she was Zhao Jin's grandmother, Hu Qiao'er might not have recognized her.
However, once it was confirmed that Grandma Zhao was indeed that unreasonable and peculiar grandmother, Hu Qiao'er was even less inclined to let Grandma Zhao approach Qi Yuehong.
Furrowing her brows, Hu Qiao'er took a firm stance and coldly looked at Grandma Zhao. "Do you have business here? If not, please leave. We still have business to attend to."
After all, she was a stranger, and this made Grandma Zhao feel somewhat intimidated.
For a moment, Grandma Zhao found herself at a loss for what to do.
Seeing that Grandma Zhao had become flustered right from the start, Chen Cui cleared her throat and reminded Grandma Zhao in a moderate voice, "Mom, this shop is run by our family."
Chen Cui's meaning was simple. The owner of this shop is Zhao Jin; no matter how impressive this unfamiliar woman might be, she was just an employee working for Zhao Jin. True to form, Grandma Zhao quickly caught on. She then raised her chin without hesitation and said, "What’s wrong with you? Didn’t you hear what I just said? Do you know who I am? I am your boss's grandmother! Where is Zhao Jin? Let her come out and talk to me! Is she hiding from me? Even when her own grandmother comes to the shop, she dares to avoid me?"
Grandma Zhao believed that as long as she revealed her identity, Hu Qiao'er would surely try to appease her and bow down.
Unfortunately for her, after making such a grand declaration of her identity, Hu Qiao'er remained unmoved and simply shook her head in response. "Our boss is not here."
"Not here? Who are you trying to fool? Is it possible that Zhao Jin would leave her shop unattended? What if you employees steal money while she's away?" Grandma Zhao did not believe that Zhao Jin was absent. On the contrary, she provided an exceptionally strong reason for her disbelief.
Isn't it risky to have such a big store here without fear of thieves? Anyway, if it were Grandma Zhao, she would definitely not feel at ease.
What Grandma Zhao said was indeed a bit excessive and really shouldn't have been said.
Since Zhao Jin has hired Hu Qiao'er to work in the store, how could she possibly distrust or be uneasy about Hu Qiao'er? From the very beginning, when Hu Qiao'er started working, Zhao Jin had completely let go and not interfered.
According to Grandma Zhao's logic, if Zhao Jin had to keep an eye on the store all the time, then why bother hiring Hu Qiao'er as a clerk? Wouldn't that just be wasting money? Does she really think clerks don't get paid?
Grandma Zhao's questioning happened to align perfectly with Chen Cui's intentions. So the next moment, Chen Cui nodded eagerly, as if afraid of not adding to the chaos, and said, "Exactly! How can we casually hire a stranger to manage money? We must have a good talk with Jin and quickly remove her. Mother, what do you think about having our Ying'er help Jin at the store? Since Ying'er has nothing much to do at home anyway, wouldn’t it be better than hiring an outsider?"
"Then there's no need for Aunt Si to worry." Zhao Jin had come to call Hu Qiao'er and Qi Yuehong back for dinner. She didn't expect to run into Grandma Zhao and Chen Cui, nor did she anticipate overhearing such nonsense from Chen Cui.
However, regarding the suggestion of replacing Hu Qiao'er with Zhao Ying'er, Zhao Jin firmly declined. She pulled at the corners of her mouth and strode inside.
"Zhao Jin! You really were hiding outside!" Grandma Zhao never believed that Zhao Jin was not in the store. At this moment, Zhao Jin's appearance immediately became a fact that Grandma Zhao firmly believed.
She thought, how could Zhao Jin leave such a big store unattended and not care about the money? She's not an idiot.
Zhao Jin was genuinely too lazy to deal with Grandma Zhao's logic and theories. She didn't argue with Grandma Zhao about anything else; she simply responded calmly, "Why are you and Aunt Si here?"
"What do you mean why are we here? How can you even ask that? Zhao Jin, let me ask you, why didn't you inform the family about Qi Yuehong getting married? Don't you know that Qi Yuehong is the bride chosen by me and your grandfather for Zhao Lei? Zhao Lei is your cousin! Are you just going to watch him lose his bride without saying a word? What are you thinking, Zhao Jin? How could you be so heartless?" Grandma Zhao scolded passionately. However, Zhao Jin had no intention of giving Grandma Zhao any more opportunities or leeway to continue her tirade. She interrupted Grandma Zhao's shouting and raised an eyebrow in confusion, saying, "My Yuehong is not engaged to Zhao Lei! Yuehong has her own boyfriend who is a college student with good family conditions; both her parents are university professors—very cultured and truly from a scholarly family..."
Zhao Jin was not stingy in praising Qi Yuehong's soon-to-be husband in front of Zhao Lei. After all, compared to him, Zhao Lei really didn't amount to much.
In Zhao Jin's view, if Zhao Lei had any self-awareness at all, he should step back on his own. That way, it wouldn't lead to everyone feeling unhappy in the end.
To be honest, Zhao Jin had deliberately planned to avoid Grandma Zhao and the others. Unexpectedly, they did not return to Willow Leaf Village, but Grandma Zhao took the initiative to come looking for him with Chen Cui and Zhao Lei.
It was truly frustrating! Did they really have to keep emphasizing such an obvious fact to Grandma Zhao and the others? The most critical point was that no matter how much they emphasized it, Grandma Zhao and the others stubbornly decided to play dumb and refused to believe it even once.
Zhao Jin did not insist that Grandma Zhao acknowledge that Zhao Lei was not worthy of Qi Yuehong. However, the truth was that Qi Yuehong did not like Zhao Lei; she had shown no interest in him from the very beginning.
Yet Grandma Zhao and the others insisted on forcing a match between Qi Yuehong and Zhao Lei. Wasn't this just deliberately causing trouble for their family?
Zhao Jin pursed his lips and fixed his gaze on the silent Zhao Lei.
If Zhao Lei had any self-respect, he should know what the most appropriate course of action would be next. Clinging on like this was truly unseemly and incredibly annoying.
Although he did not think Zhao Lei would be someone who could read the room well, as a man, he should at least have a minimum level of self-respect! Not to mention that Qi Yuehong's attitude had been clear from the start—she had consistently rejected him. Others might not know, but could Zhao Lei really deceive himself into believing otherwise?
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