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Back to the 80s: A Beloved Marriage
Upon seeing Zhao Jin, Sun Chun'er, and Qian Minmin hurriedly offered their reassurances. At the same time, they expressed their strong disapproval of Grandma Zhao and others.
"If it were up to me, this matter should be taken to the Wu Family!" Qian Minmin was so infuriated that she couldn't help but suggest a bad idea. "I want to see if the Wu Family would still want such an embarrassing daughter-in-law after learning about Zhao Ying'er’s actions at the Qi Family today!"
"I think we don't need to go to the Wu Family; they'll definitely find out soon enough," Zhao Yamei chimed in for the first time in the conversation among Zhao Jin, Sister-in-law, and the others. She quickly adapted and continued, "There are so many villagers here today for the wedding; it's guaranteed someone will spill the beans to the Wu Family. How could such a thing possibly be kept a secret?"
"It’s better if it can't be kept a secret! I just can't stand Zhao Ying'er always looking like we've stolen her marriage away from her; it's so annoying." Qian Minmin had developed a physiological aversion to Zhao Ying'er. Just seeing her face or hearing her voice made her frown and feel uncomfortable.
"Regarding the marriage between the Qi Family and the Zhao Family, I think Qi Zheng is quite reasonable," Sun Chun'er, usually quiet, joined in on the discussion. "Originally, according to age, Qi Zheng shouldn't even be marrying Zhao Ying'er. At most, Qi Ze is of a similar age to Zhao Ying'er and has a slight chance. But Zhao Ying'er insists on clinging to Qi Zheng; that's just being unreasonable and shameless."
"What unreasonable and shameless? I think Zhao Ying'er has no shame at all. Isn’t it just that she likes whoever has money? Today she wants to marry Wu Feng, tomorrow she wants to marry Qi Zheng. She goes back and forth without feeling embarrassed at all. Even a flirtatious butterfly wouldn’t be as good at attracting attention as she is," Qian Minmin scoffed dismissively.
Then, lowering her voice, Qian Minmin leaned closer to Zhao Jin: "Jin, you can't take this lightly. It's not about what Qi Zheng or the Qi Family will do; it's about how Zhao Ying'er’s antics could escalate into something serious. The worst part is all the gossip that could arise, which would affect your family's life as well."
"That is indeed a problem." This was also Sun Chuner's concern. Other matters weren't significant, but Jin had just given birth; if they attracted unnecessary trouble, life would become unbearable.
The main issue was that Zhao Ying'er was simply too shameless. Being entangled with such a person made Sun Chun'er feel uneasy.
Even if Qi Zheng had no feelings for Zhao Ying'er at all, who could guarantee that she would let things go easily given her knack for causing trouble?
What they feared most was that from now on, Zhao Ying'er would fixate on Qi Zheng and ignore everyone else's advice...
"How about this: Jin, you and Qi Zheng consider moving to the county?" After hearing Qian Minmin and Sun Chuner's words, Zhao Yamei suddenly had an idea and suggested. "Since you need to make clothes anyway, living in the county wouldn't affect you much compared to Willow Leaf Village. Qi Zheng can work with wood anywhere he goes too. If you move to the county, it will be more convenient for you to take your new clothes to the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, and it will also make selling furniture easier for Qi Zheng. Most importantly, it will help you avoid Zhao Ying'er and our grandmother's annoying group."
Zhao Yamei's suggestion wasn't without thought; she had considered it carefully. "You don’t need to worry about housing arrangements; Sun Feng's uncle handles this in the county. Having connections makes things easier, and prices are negotiable. We can have Sun Feng go with you; everything will be fine."
Zhao Yamei knew about the price set by the County Government this time. Coupled with the earnings from the previous woodwork business at County School, it seemed sufficient for Qi Zheng and Zhao Jin to buy a house in the county.
"Hey? This idea is not bad." As soon as Zhao Yamei finished speaking, Qian Minmin clapped her hands in approval.
However, when it came to buying a house, Qian Minmin couldn't help but shake her head, showing concern: "But moving to the county will cost a lot of money, and that's a problem." "No way. Even if we have to move to the county, we should wait a few more years." Unlike Qian Minmin, Sun Chun'er directly rejected this suggestion, "Jin is still just a child, and now she has two more kids. If she and Qi Zheng move to the county alone, they definitely won't be able to take care of Guo Guo and Dou Dou. It's better to stay in Willow Leaf Village where Grandma Qi and Granny Jin can help with the kids; that way, it will ease a lot of Jin's burdens."
Compared to Zhao Yamei and Qian Minmin, Sun Chun'er clearly thought more deeply and was more considerate: "Moreover, among the four siblings of the Qi family, only Qi Zheng is married. Qi Ze and Qi Rui haven't started families yet. As the eldest sister-in-law, Jin should help out more. At the very least, we should let Qi Ze marry his wife before discussing moving out. Otherwise, Jin might end up being talked about by the villagers."
Zhao Yamei and Qian Minmin's suggestions were not without reason. Moving to the county would indeed save a lot of unnecessary trouble, especially with people like Grandma Zhao and Zhao Ying'er being so bothersome.
At the same time, Sun Chuner's words were also very thoughtful. It wasn't just about how the villagers viewed Zhao Jin; it was also about how the Qi family felt.
The Qi family had treated Jin so well; if she just left like that, it would indeed be inappropriate and could hurt their feelings.
Zhao Jin naturally understood that everyone was looking out for her and seriously considering her situation. However, for Zhao Jin, these were not the immediate issues she needed to think about. "Qi Zheng and I will not move to the county." Shaking her head, Zhao Jin expressed her long-held intention, "The Qi family is really good. The elders are kind, and my siblings-in-law are well-behaved. For me personally, living in the Qi family feels completely comfortable and happy. On the contrary, it's precisely because we all live together that it feels even more harmonious."
"Take my actual situation as an example. Whenever I make clothes, because I'm in the Qi family, I don't have to worry about anything else; I can focus solely on my work. If I were in another place where I'd have to split my attention, I fear I wouldn't have the energy to think about creating better designs for clothes." This point made by Zhao Jin aligned with Sun Chuner's considerations.
She wasn't afraid of the hard work involved in making clothes; what mattered was that Zhao Jin had to put in a lot of effort to come up with new patterns.
If she were busy with this and that, Zhao Jin didn't believe she'd have the energy to manage different styles for new clothes. Naturally, this would mean she couldn't contribute to household expenses or improve their situation.
"And then there's Qi Zheng as well. Although Qi Zheng can do woodwork anywhere he goes, up until now we've all formed a certain pattern together that is hard to change." Zhao Jin's words were sincere and based on practical considerations.
As for what Zhao Jin referred to as a pattern, there was no doubt it was about Qi Zheng's established routine within their current setup.
Whether it's Qi Dayong or Qi Ze, or the two brothers Zhao Zhenqi, they are all family, and working together is reassuring. If outsiders were involved, the current harmony might not be possible.
Not to mention, this also involves money.
Zhao Jin always remembers the various support she received from her maternal family when she married Qi Zheng. She has always kept it in mind that whenever there is an opportunity, she will definitely repay her parents and siblings.
Like now, being able to appropriately reward her two brothers with wages makes Zhao Jin very satisfied and at ease.
Indeed, Zhao Jin really enjoys the feeling of living together with the Qijia Family.
Whether it's Grandma Qi or the three siblings Qi Ze, Zhao Jin gets along well with them and feels particularly warm.
In addition, there is also Qi Feng's return.
Qi Feng not only can stand up now but can also help with woodworking efficiently. This was something Zhao Jin had never anticipated, but it was also something she did not want to interfere with.
Qi Feng is proving to everyone through his actions that he is no longer useless.
Compared to anything else, Zhao Jin feels that helping maintain Qi Feng's self-esteem is more important.
Moreover, even Qi Zheng acknowledges that Uncle Qifeng's addition is indeed a significant boost that should not be underestimated.
Now, in Zhao Jin's view, everything in the Qi Family is gradually improving. Her and Qi Zheng's good life has just gotten on track. She looks forward to the wonderful life ahead and prepares to face any challenges that may arise with sincere expectations.
Zhao Jin feels equally disgusted by Zhao Ying'er and others. However, she will not give up her current comfort and happiness because of them.
Perhaps if she continues to stay in Willow Leaf Village, she will encounter more entanglements and endless unreasonable troubles from Zhao Ying'er and others. But Zhao Jin is not afraid and does not fear.
The explanation of Zhao Jin is undoubtedly convincing.
Everyone can see how well the Qijia Family treats Zhao Jin, so there is no room for doubt.
However, now Zhao Jin has to take care of two children alone. After Sun Chun'er brought up this issue, Qian Minmin and Zhao Yamei also became genuinely concerned.
Moreover, Zhao Jin's worries include the matters concerning the Zhao Zhenqi brothers, which Sun Chun'er and the others are unaware of.
If they knew, Sun Chun'er and Qian Minmin would definitely want to help Zhao Jin.
They are all family; why would they still be concerned about that little bit of money from before? Now, Zhao Jin just needs to focus on living well, so why bring up wages?
If it weren't for Qi Zheng's woodworking truly lacking manpower, the Zhao Zhenqi brothers wouldn't have come to the Qi Family to help and accept wages from Qi Zheng.
Isn't this just wanting to ensure that Qi Zheng has no hard feelings?
Otherwise, being family, why talk about money? If they need help, they can just call out. They would be more than happy to assist without any hesitation.
After a moment, Sun Chun'er and the others nodded in agreement with Zhao Jin's decision, while their anger towards Grandma Zhao and the others grew even stronger.
Having relatives like these is truly not a stroke of luck. If they encounter them again in the future, they will definitely find it impossible to coexist peacefully.
The Qi Family held the Full Moon Celebration on the third day, and Zhao Jin finally got to go out.
It was undeniable that the feeling of getting fresh air was particularly wonderful. In fact, Zhao Jin wandered around her own yard several times before returning inside.
"If I had known that Jin wanted to come out so much, we should have postponed the Full Moon Celebration for another two days," Grandma Qi said with a smile as she watched Zhao Jin's adorable reaction.
The Full Moon Celebration for the two children was deliberately scheduled on an auspicious day. It was not intentional, but it coincided with Zhao Jin finishing her confinement period.
Originally, Grandma Qi had considered whether to wait for Zhao Jin to finish her confinement before hosting the banquet and even asked Qi Zheng for Zhao Jin's opinion. However, Zhao Jin declined.
According to Zhao Jin, it would be a real shame to miss a good day just because they were waiting for her. Moreover, she wasn't particularly fond of crowds and preferred to stay in her room and rest!
Given Zhao Jin's response, Grandma Qi did not change her mind. She just didn't expect that Zhao Jin, who had just finished her confinement, would be so cheerful. This led Grandma Qi to seriously doubt whether they had overlooked Zhao Jin's feelings and misinterpreted her intentions.
"Indeed." Zhou Ju also noticed the smile on Zhao Jin's face and worried that she might feel wronged, so she hurriedly went to find Qi Zheng to check on her.
Some things might be difficult for Jin to bring up with the elders, so it was better for Qi Zheng to go instead. This way, Jin wouldn't feel uncomfortable, holding back what she wanted to say. That wouldn't be good for her health and could affect the family's relationships.
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