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Back to the 80s: A Marriage of Convenience
Qi Zheng's already tense body had no room left to relax as he stared in shock at Zhao Jin, feeling as if he were hallucinating.
Seeing Qi Zheng's face transform from a blank expression to one of rare astonishment, even shock, Zhao Jin couldn't help but smile triumphantly. "Hmph! Today, I came out with my Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law to prepare my dowry. Just wait and obediently marry me!"
"Marry you?" Qi Zheng finally found his voice, but he couldn't fathom how it was possible for him to marry Zhao Jin.
"Of course, marry me. Otherwise, who else do you want to marry?" Qi Zheng seemed completely out of sorts, which finally made Zhao Jin laugh.
It seemed that her little stunt had truly startled Qi Zheng! Without a hint of remorse, Zhao Jin subtly revealed her joy and pride.
In her past life, Qi Zheng had always taken the lead, and she had passively accepted his kindness. Back then, she often wondered how someone as wonderful as Qi Zheng could ever be with someone like her.
But now it was different.
Before Qi Zheng became the incredibly wealthy person he would later become, Zhao Jin wanted to wholeheartedly accompany him through this difficult period of his life. Afterward, they would join hands to create an even more glorious future together.
This time, in this life, there would be both Qi Zheng and her. They would share joys and sorrows, fight side by side, and remain steadfast until death.
Qi Zheng instinctively shook his head. Aside from Zhao Jin, he had never considered marrying anyone else. Even though his family was urging him and worrying about his lifelong affairs, he had never thought about marriage if it wasn't with Zhao Jin.
"That's more like it." In the end, Zhao Jin still believed in Qi Zheng. Her trust in him was complete and untainted.
Seeing Qi Zheng shake his head at that moment made Zhao Jin instantly believe him.
Moreover, Zhao Jin didn't have much time to linger with Qi Zheng. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Qian Minmin and Sun Chun'er making their way through the crowded crowd toward her.
Zhao Jin no longer hesitated and directly pushed Qi Zheng around the corner behind them.
At that moment, Qi Zheng was completely in a state of shock, not resisting at all as Zhao Jin pushed him.
The corner Zhao Jin chose was a dead end. There was no one on either side, only the two of them present.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was watching, Zhao Jin stood on her tiptoes, pulled Qi Zheng's neck down slightly, and accurately found his lips, pressing against them fiercely.
Zhao Jin's movements were crisp and decisive; after the kiss, she released Qi Zheng, placed her hands behind her back, and took a step back with an innocent expression: "Alright, it's done now. You can't go back on this; you have to marry me, got it?"
Qi Zheng was completely stunned.
The soft and fragrant sensation of their lips lingering, he remained in shock. Fortunately, he was used to maintaining a serious face, making it hard for others to see his true emotions.
However, his body's reaction was faster than his rationality; the rapid reddening of his ears clearly revealed that Qi Zheng was not as calm as he appeared.
"Jin!" At the same time, Qian Minmin and Sun Chun'er successfully approached. They began calling out Zhao Jin's name.
"I'm coming!" Zhao Jin stuck out her tongue at Qi Zheng before running off to join Qian Minmin and Sun Chun'er without looking back.
Qi Zheng stood there in a daze for a full five minutes before slowly coming to his senses.
So... it’s real! He was going to marry Jin?
Zhao Jin's earlier actions could definitely be described as shocking. Kissing a man in public like that made Zhao Jin feel almost indistinguishable from those ruffians.
However, after kissing Qi Zheng, Zhao Jin felt an extraordinary sense of satisfaction in her heart. At this moment, Qi Zheng could no longer escape her grasp.
With this thought in mind, Zhao Jin was excited all the way, pulling along Sun Chun'er and Qian Minmin, chattering away like a little sparrow.
Sun Chun'er and Qian Minmin didn’t quite understand how they got lost for a while, but suddenly, Zhao Jin became particularly energetic.
However, influenced by Zhao Jin's high spirits, Sun Chun'er and Qian Minmin also got caught up in the excitement. The three women went shopping together and ended up buying quite a lot.
At this time, the Supply and Marketing Cooperative basically handled all the transactions. Xu Mei was generous, giving Sun Chun'er several dozen yuan to let her take Zhao Jin to buy some items first. If they found something big or expensive, they could come back to buy it next time when the three Sister-in-laws came again.
When Xu Mei handed over the money, Qian Minmin stood by. Remarkably, she didn’t complain about Xu Mei being biased this time.
Indeed, people are emotional beings. Because she had become closer to Zhao Jin, Qian Minmin's perspective immediately broadened.
Seeing that the Supply and Marketing Cooperative was crowded with people everywhere, Sun Chun'er took charge and suggested they split up. She first instructed Qian Minmin to accompany Zhao Jin to buy clothes while she herself went to buy some oil and salt nearby.
Without any hesitation, Qian Minmin and Zhao Jin nodded in agreement with Sun Chuner's arrangement.
The three quickly separated and embarked on their respective journeys.
"Jin, take a look at this piece of fabric," Qian Minmin said excitedly, pointing at the red cloth on the top shelf of the counter.
"Of course it's great! My Second Sister-in-law has an eye for quality; it's absolutely top-notch," Zhao Jin replied. This wasn’t just flattery; she genuinely liked the red fabric and felt drawn to it as she touched its nice texture.
"This is not just some cheap stuff. You can only look at it; you can't touch it. If you get it dirty or damage it, can you afford to pay for it? Country bumpkins have no experience and embarrass themselves wherever they go!" Just as Zhao Jin and Qian Minmin were enjoying themselves, a salesperson poured cold water on their enthusiasm.
It is also Zhao Jin and Qian Minmin's fault for not specifically looking for a nice outfit when they went out; they only thought about how crowded the market would be and came as conveniently as possible. As a result, they were looked down upon by the Salesperson peering through the door.
Suddenly confronted with the Salesperson's arrogant demeanor, Zhao Jin felt a bit confused. It seemed she didn't know this Salesperson and hadn't offended her, right?
In contrast to Zhao Jin's slow reaction, Qian Minmin immediately fired back: "Tsk tsk, with this kind of quality, you call it high-end? Pfft, who cares?"
The Salesperson initially thought that Zhao Jin and Qian Minmin didn't dress well and assumed they were poor and couldn't afford anything. So she was too lazy to waste words on them and was annoyed that they had dirtied the fabric.
Unexpectedly, while Zhao Jin remained calm, Qian Minmin turned out to be quite formidable, immediately mocking the fabric's quality, which instantly displeased the Salesperson.
"What kind of person are you? Do you know where this is? If you can't afford it, then don't come in. You poor folks dare to stand here and chatter away; do you think this is your backyard?" The Salesperson was also quite aggressive and immediately clashed with Qian Minmin.
If it had been other country folks facing such an arrogant Salesperson, they would likely have instinctively chosen to avoid confrontation and not argue with these city people. But Qian Minmin was different.
She hadn't done anything embarrassing; why shouldn't she stand her ground? A tree lives for its bark, and a person fights for their dignity. After all, there was a big girl named Jin standing beside her! Why should she endure being humiliated for nothing?
"You should pay attention to your manners. Regardless of whether we can afford it or not, your goods are displayed here for people to see, right? So what if we're poor? If you have the ability, put up a sign at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative's entrance and have a few people outside stop us from coming in to buy things. I want to see if your business can still thrive without us so-called poor folks supporting it!" Qian Minmin had her own strategy when it came to arguing. She wasn't eager to show how wronged or angry she was but instead picked apart every word from her opponent until they were left speechless and infuriated.
And that was exactly what happened at that moment.
The Salesperson was already furious at Qian Minmin's stern expression. Not only did Qian Minmin not back down, but she also added, "Oh right, this isn't our backyard. Otherwise, how could you stand here chattering away? I would have let loose a big wolf dog long ago to make sure you wouldn't dare say another word."
"You... you!" The Salesperson was genuinely angered by Qian Minmin. She stomped her foot and pointed at Qian Minmin, trembling with rage.
"Me? What's wrong with me? I'm just speaking my mind, stating facts and reasoning; how does that bother you?" What a joke! When it came to verbal sparring, Qian Minmin had never feared anyone. This Salesperson had unfortunately crossed paths with her, and Qian Minmin would definitely not show any mercy.
Zhao Jin was stunned. Well, she had always known that her Second Sister-in-law was impressive. However, witnessing her engage in a verbal battle with the Salesperson at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative was a first for her.
She had to admit, her Second Sister-in-law was simply amazing! She was practically her idol!
From the very beginning of Qian Minmin's argument with the Salesperson, many people nearby had turned to watch. As Qian Minmin pointed out, most of the people who came to buy things at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative were locals from the countryside. Due to their busy lives and limited finances, they usually only made it to the market once in a while, treating each visit like a festive occasion.
It was common for them to be looked down upon when shopping in the county. They had experienced attitudes like that of the Salesperson many times before. However, it was rare for someone like Qian Minmin to actually confront a Salesperson.
Nevertheless, Qian Minmin's words were satisfying to hear, and everyone couldn't help but cheer her on. Even several older women began to chime in, criticizing the arrogant Salesperson alongside Qian Minmin.
"You! You! You! All you country bumpkins get out of here right now! This is my place, and I won't sell anything to you!" The Salesperson, like Zhao Jin, was still an unmarried young woman and couldn't handle being criticized by so many people.
With her eyes blazing with anger, she pointed at Qian Minmin, Zhao Jin, and several other women who were supporting her, trying to drive them away with an imposing attitude.
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