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At the beginning, Liu Qinglian lacked experience and struggled to communicate clearly with others. There were several instances where she almost annoyed customers with her questions. Fortunately, Zhang Quanyong was there to step in and resolve the conflicts with just a few words.
He pulled her aside and lectured her, saying, "Next time, you can't ask people questions like that. Generally, customers will get angry. Moreover, some of your questions seem to pry into others' privacy. How can they not be upset?"
He advised her, "If you want to inquire about something next time, you should approach it indirectly. Try to infer the other person's preferences from their words and actions instead of being so direct. For example..."
How could a girl who had lived in the village without much life experience compare to someone who had been out in the world for several years?
Afterward, Zhang Quanyong shared a wealth of knowledge and life lessons with Liu Qinglian based on his own experiences, offering her much help as an older brother figure.
In a short period, her skills improved significantly. Whenever she encountered issues that required communication with customers, she would consult Zhang Quanyong.
Over time, Youth developed a slight affection for him. This gradual understanding and becoming someone who made the other’s heart flutter was a beautiful aspect of ordinary love.
Things progressed naturally afterward. Zhang Quanyong, at twenty-one years old, was already being urged by his elders to marry. Liu Qinglian, at fifteen, had reached maturity and was also at an age where marriage discussions could begin.
They then informed their families about their relationship, prompting both sets of elders to hurriedly arrange for their engagement.
Liu Qingxi felt happy for her cousin after hearing about the situation. After all, the Liu Family's Fourth Branch and Fifth Branch treated her well. Even though her own abilities were limited, she still did her best to secretly support Liu Qinglian.
Especially Liu Laosi, who spoke up for her, and although Liu Laowu remained silent, he also discreetly provided food for the siblings.
Later on, after she and Liu Qingyan distanced themselves from the Liu Family, Wang's frustrations were directed at Zhao, which seemed not too different from the situation faced by the siblings.
This era was indeed unfair to women without sons; Zhao was one such example. Consequently, she timely offered them help, which they appreciated.
Liu Laosi and Liu Laowu had worked hard to become ordinary members of the Construction Team. Whenever Zhao and Zhang created new types of snacks, they would always have Liu Qingxi taste them first. They helped her with tasks like washing bedding during summer.
Liu Qingxi held a favorable view of Zhang Quanyong; he was clever, capable, willing to contribute, and unafraid of hardship or fatigue. Such qualities destined him for success as long as he stayed on the right path.
"Aunt Wu, of course I have time for Qinglian's wedding. Even if I didn't, I would make time for it. Congratulations, congratulations! Zhang Quanyong is quite a catch, clever and capable."
Liu Qingxi's praise made Zhao smile widely, her eyes squinting into crescent shapes. "Isn't that right? I've seen that boy many times; he's sweet-tongued and hardworking. But he is six years older than Lian'er."
"Aunt Wu, he's only six years older. Isn't that just right to take care of Qinglian? Plus, you'll be there to help." This was the truth; after all, being a bit older meant he could be more caring.
"I know that, and it's not a problem. I'm not worried about it. So, if you have time, I'll arrange for the master to match their birth dates. I'll find a suitable time and let you know."
"Alright then, Aunt Wu! You go ahead and get busy!"
It's truly a good thing that my cousin has found someone she likes. Liu Qingxi smiled and walked briskly to the study, planning what kind of gift to give Liu Qinglian.
At Liu Laowu's home, the original Earthen House had been replaced with a sturdier Azure Brick House. The courtyard for the three of them wasn't designed too large, with a total of five rooms. Liu Laowu and his wife lived in the Main House.
There was one room each in the east and west wings, and two rooms were used as storage. Liu Qinglian lived alone in the east wing, while the west wing had some simple furniture set up as a guest room.
One of the storage rooms was the kitchen, while the other served as a utility room. The small courtyard added to its warmth.
Today, Liu Laowu took a day off from work to discuss his daughter's marriage. When Zhao returned from Liu Qingxi's place next door, Liu Laowu was chatting with Zhang Quanyong's father, Zhang Siliang, about the marriage of their children.
"Fifth Son, I'm a bit older than you. Our Quan Yong finding such a good girl like Qinglian is his fortune." Who in Ten Li Pu didn't admire Liu Qingxi's abilities?
Liu Qinglian and Liu Qingju were both personally educated by Liu Qingxi; their skills in drawing were even more impressive than many boys'.
In the past, people believed that women should focus on supporting their husbands and raising children. However, after Liu Qingxi demonstrated women's capabilities through her actions, there was now greater respect and appreciation for capable girls.
After all, who wouldn't want to find an impressive daughter-in-law? That would be a tremendous asset.
Yet here was his son continuously postponing marriage; he was already twenty-one years old—quite an age for a bachelor in the countryside. Unexpectedly, this child managed to find such an excellent daughter-in-law for himself.
Even after becoming the manager, he still couldn't change the essence of being an honest person. Being praised like this made him feel embarrassed: "Not at all, Quan Yong is a good kid too; he's doing well in the town."
The young people from the village who were working in the town were achieving quite a bit, and their futures looked promising. The union of Zhang Quanyong and Liu Qinglian could be considered a strong alliance.
"Not at all!" The two fathers were flattering each other, but inside they were overjoyed. Who doesn't like others praising their children? It's even more gratifying than being praised themselves.
Zhang Siliang's wife, Yang, sat nearby, unable to join in on the men's conversation. The most important thing was waiting for Zhao to return.
After all, Zhao sought Liu Qingxi's opinion not only because of the sisterly bond between Liu Qingju and Liu Qingxi but also due to Liu Qingxi's current reputation in Ten Li Pu. Being able to participate was a rare honor.
Moreover, although Liu Qingju was a bit older and could not marry immediately after being betrothed—at least waiting for a year—her relationship with Liu Qingxi was significant.
Setting aside their external connections, Liu Qingju's own abilities were worth waiting for a year.
At that moment, Zhao returned from outside, his radiant smile impossible to hide: "Hey, sorry to keep you waiting!"
"No rush, no rush. How's Miss Liu?" Yang asked with a smile as she stepped forward.
"Oh, there's no problem with Qingxi; we can set things up anytime. Let's quickly finalize the official date."
With both children interested and the elders agreeing, things progressed smoothly, and the date was set for after six months.
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