Buy a house with 30,000 yuan and live in a small town

Chapter 565: Engagement

The three little ones led the way and walked towards the lawn in the garden.

Liu Wangxue had already seen the scenery here when she came for a stroll with Tao Huaxin and others last night. The lawn was surrounded by a circle of neatly trimmed silver-edged boxwood. It was not high, about three inches above an adult's knee.

Next to the silver-edged boxwood is a 1.6-meter-high fence with rose vines entwined on it. At the entrance to the lawn stands a heart-shaped archway that appears to be integrated with the fence and is also covered with rose vines.

The roses have bloomed at this time of year, pink and white, in large clusters, forming a whole patch.

When Liu Wangxue walked through the heart-shaped archway holding the flowers given by the three little ones, she felt that the roses seemed to have turned into pink bubbles, and she entered a colorful dream.

It was not until she heard a smiling voice saying "What are you standing there for? Come inside" that Liu Wangxue came to her senses. She found that it was Tao Huayu, Jin Zhaofei and others, who were standing on both sides of the carpet, blowing bubbles into the air, each holding a bubble gun.

Liu Wangxue smiled, and then saw the little girl Cha Cha in front of her, who was wearing an exquisite little suit and holding a lovely flower basket full of flower petals.

Cha Cha said to Liu Wangxue, "Auntie, please follow me."

Are you sure this is a proposal? A proposal with a flower girl? Liu Wangxue couldn't stop smiling.

Cha Cha turned and walked forward, carefully picking up a handful of petals from the basket and throwing them into the air every two steps. The three little ones followed him to protect him, and Gua Gua was particularly conceited, twirling around on top of his head, as if he was bathing in a rain of petals.

There were flowers lined up on both sides of the carpet. They were the ones Liu Wangxue saw being brought in at the hotel entrance. She felt like she was walking on a cloud of happiness, with a flower path under her feet, leading her towards the person who was waiting for her.

Xu Qingsong was standing on the small stage in the center of the lawn holding a bouquet of flowers. Liu Wangxue had also seen this place last night. It was just a very plain stage, just like the entire lawn, with no decorations. It would only be decorated in advance if a couple was holding a wedding here.

The stage is now surrounded by flowers, and balloons and ribbons are hung on the large standing board at the back. In the heart formed by the balloons are photos of Xu Qingsong and Liu Wangxue, including those taken when they confessed their love, some in daily life, and some when they went out to play.

The three little ones and Chacha walked closer to the stage and retreated to the side of the carpet, standing next to Richard who was holding up his phone to take pictures. The moment Liu Wangxue stepped onto the stage, Chacha threw the last handful of petals in her hand to him. Then a big smile broke out on her serious little face, feeling that she had successfully completed the task without making any mistakes. Happy!
As Liu Wangxue walked through this journey, the scenes of her and Xu Qingsong's acquaintance and love flashed in her mind. At this moment, she walked in front of Xu Qingsong, and also walked to the highest romantic fantasy of love in her heart. She felt very happy, so happy that she was a little dizzy.

However, before Xu Qingsong could speak, Liu Wangxue asked first: "Are you sure this is a proposal?" Not a wedding scene?
When this question was asked, everyone present laughed. Liu Nanshan said, "I just said that this arrangement is a bit grand. We can just use it as a wedding scene."

Gu Xuelan straightened her shawl and looked at his extremely satisfied expression: "I don't know who has been talking about it for several days, not wanting his daughter to get married. Why is it that he is thinking about holding a wedding now?"

Liu Nanshan's mouth corners lowered, but soon they rose again uncontrollably.

Richard, who was filming the video on the other side, also said: "It was a wedding-style proposal, but I don't know how Qingsong will hold a wedding in the future, hahaha..."

Richard has worked hard for more than a year, and in the language environment, his Chinese level has improved by leaps and bounds, and he can communicate fluently in most situations. However, he still didn't know how to express the first half of this sentence, so he said it in English and the second half in Chinese.

After laughing, he sighed again and switched to English, muttering, "I'm so envious. They've both gotten to the point of getting married. The guy who said he would introduce me to a girlfriend hasn't shown up yet!"

Du Yunkai stood beside Richard, holding the engagement ring that Xu Qingsong was going to use. After hearing what Richard said, he smiled and said, "Remind Xuxu again after the proposal ceremony. Also, remember to grab the bouquet in her hand for good luck."

Richard immediately remembered the "heroic act" of the crew members scrambling for the bouquet when he confessed his love. If he hadn't been holding up his phone, he would have been ready to go.

On the stage, when Xu Qingsong heard Liu Wangxue's question, the smile on his face widened a little, his eyebrows and eyes were full of happiness, and he nodded and answered: "Yes, it's a proposal. The spring breeze is warm, the sun is bright, and the flowers are blooming. It's a good day to propose!"

After saying this, everyone present started laughing again.

Tao Huayu and Jin Zhaofei had just been blowing bubbles with bubble guns following Liu Wangxue's steps, and now they also gathered under the stage and continued to blow colorful bubbles at the two people on the stage. When the breeze blew, the bubbles floated to the people under the stage, and little Cha Cha, as well as Ke Ke and Tian Tian who were held by their fathers, happily reached out to grab them.

Jin Zhaofei shouted: "Boss, stop talking nonsense and kneel down quickly!"

Gu Zicheng slapped him and said, "Hey, Xiao Jin, you are so bold!" Then he shouted to the stage, "Boss, kneel down quickly. We will help you deal with the traitors!"

Colleagues in the studio started to cheer and shout one after another.

Xu Qingsong looked at Liu Wangxue intently and affectionately. When he handed the bouquet to her, he felt his throat become hoarse from nervousness. He asked, "Xuxu, will you marry me?"

Many touching love words have been said in normal times. At this moment, he only wants to ask this one question. Although he knows the answer, he is still urgent.

Liu Wangxue's nose suddenly felt a little sour. She took the bouquet without hesitation and nodded, "Yes, I do."

Xu Qingsong's heart suddenly fell back to reality, and he reached out to Du Yunkai: "Hurry up, the ring."

Du Yunkai handed over the ring, laughing in his heart at Xu Qingsong for being so impatient and having lost the composure that was appropriate for his age.

If Xu Qingsong knew this, he would definitely retort, “Just wait until the day you propose to Wenxi and try it.”

Xu Qingsong faced Liu Wangxue, opened the ring box, knelt on one knee, and put the diamond ring on her hand.

Liu Wangxue took his hand and pulled him up.

Applause and cheers rose up, and Tao Huayu pressed the bubble gun and shouted: "The ceremony is over - the groom can kiss the bride!"

Xu Qingsong gently kissed Liu Wangxue amid everyone's good-natured laughter.

After the ceremony, everyone did not disperse. The hotel prepared drinks, desserts and a buffet on the other half of the lawn, as well as chairs and other items for resting, as if they were having a small party.

After being reminded by Du Yunkai, Liu Wangxue gave the bouquet to Richard. She really forgot about introducing him to a girlfriend - not completely. She did keep it in mind during the first few months and later when she joined the crew, but she never met the right one, and later she forgot about it when she got busy.

Liu Wangxue felt very guilty and told Richard that she knew a lot of people now, and if she met the right one, she would definitely introduce him to him.

Richard was very happy to receive the bouquet, and in turn comforted Liu Wangxue, saying that such things depend on fate and cannot be forced.

Liu Wangxue: Okay, that's right. After the party, Xu Qingsong took Liu Wangxue down the photos on the stage board. He could take away other things, but he had to take the photos away. He wanted to buy a few frames and hang them at home - his home in Beijing.

Liu Wangxue also thought so, because when they were eating just now, Xu Qingsong quietly discussed with her whether they should take advantage of the free time in the next few days to go back to Beijing and hold an engagement party.

Please ask Liu Wangxue to think about it, otherwise once you go to the crew next month, you will have to wait until next year to have such a long period of free time.

After returning to Taojia Village, Xu Qingsong and Liu Wangxue discussed with Gu Xuelan and Liu Nanshan that since they were going to hold an engagement banquet, both sets of parents would definitely have to be present, so they could go there early and have a formal meal first.

Gu Xuelan and Liu Nanshan thought the same thing on their way back, but they didn't expect it to happen at the engagement party. They just felt that it was time for the two families to meet formally.

After everything was discussed here, Xu Qingsong called home to tell his parents and grandparents the good news, and then called his grandfather's house.

The elders were naturally very happy, and immediately discussed in the family group what to do for the engagement banquet.

Xu Qingsong also sent the video of the proposal to the group, and received unanimous congratulations and blessings from everyone.

But the style was completely different when it came to Beibei and Kangkang. The twins almost burst into tears on the spot, condemning Xu Qingsong and Liu Wangxue for proposing without informing them in advance. They could have gone over to help, too!

Not only in the group, Xu Qingsong was also bombarded with private messages. Liu Wangxue even received the crying complaints of the twins, and she relayed them to Xu Qingsong with a helpless smile.

In the end, in order to appease the twins, Xu Qingsong handed over the arrangement of the engagement party venue to them.

Beibei and Kangkang's desire to join in the fun and be witnesses of happiness was greatly satisfied, and they said they would complete the task with all their heart.

After everything was arranged, Xu Qingsong asked Du Yunkai for leave again. Du Yunkai waved his hand and said generously that he could take it as annual leave and come back at the end of the month, but he still had to bring his computer with him in case he had to work overtime suddenly.

This time the whole family is going to Beijing, and they will definitely take the three little ones with them. Liu Wangxue didn't want to ship the luggage, fearing that something might happen, so after discussing it, they decided to drive Xu Qingsong's car.

It takes about 12 to 13 hours to drive from Xishi to Jingshi. The four of us can take turns driving. We are not in a hurry anyway, so we can drive slowly, take a break when necessary, and give Pengpeng and Guagua some rest. Therefore, the whole journey is divided into two parts. We rest in the hotel for one night in the middle and arrive in Jingshi the next afternoon.

There were no activities planned on the day of arrival, so I went back to Xu Qingsong's place to have a good rest for the night.

Liu Wangxue lived here when the crew was filming in Beijing for more than two months. After she came, she took the time to buy furniture for the other two guest rooms, because occasionally Beibei and Kangkang would come to play and stay overnight. And Tao Qinglei, because of Liu Wangxue, the twins also met him and became friends. They usually made plans to go out together on weekends or when they didn't have classes.

Gu Xuelan and Liu Nanshan only heard Liu Wangxue say that Xu Qingsong had his own house in Beijing. Liu Wangxue didn't say anything else. Now as soon as they entered the door and saw the interior decoration here, they knew Xu Qingsong's intentions without saying anything.

The next day at noon, the formal meeting between the two families was scheduled at Qingji, the home of Master Xu Qingsong's uncle. Why not go to Mengji? Because the engagement banquet would be held at Mengji.

This matter was decided by Old Man Meng. When discussing in the family group that night, everyone had their own suggestions. Meng Wanqing suggested that they should ask Liu Wangxue first. After all, it was her and Xu Qingsong's engagement party, so it depended on the child's own opinion.

Before Xu Qingsong and Liu Wangxue could speak in the group, Grandpa Meng sent a voice message: "Don't give any suggestions. What good suggestions are there? We have our own restaurant, so why should we eat out? In my opinion, we should do it at Mengji! Second brother, write a notice and hang it on the door. My grandson and his wife are getting engaged, so we will be closed for a day. Also, prepare all the wedding candies and give them to all the guests who come to eat in the next few days! Hahaha..."

Xu Qingsong's second uncle Rong Weixiang immediately went to do it after receiving the order.

Liu Wangxue thought that the engagement party was just a meal for the two families together, and they would cut the cake and make promises in front of the elders of both sides. After hearing this, she looked at Xu Qingsong and said, "There's no need for this. It's too grand." Moreover, if Mengji was closed for a day, how much sales would be lost!

Xu Qingsong said: "It's okay, grandpa is just like that, he has made up his mind and he can't change it."

When Mr. Meng sent this voice message, several younger generations were beside him. Meng Qiushi and Meng Donghua deliberately made sarcastic remarks after hearing it.

Meng Donghua said: "Grandpa is really partial. He didn't close the store when my brother and sister-in-law got engaged, and he didn't do the same when I got engaged."

Meng Qiushi said: "It's incomparable. This is the treatment only the youngest child gets."

For Mr. Meng and Mrs. Meng, there is no distinction between biological grandchildren and grandchildren-in-law. They are all their beloved younger generations.

Mrs. Meng smiled and said, "This has been your grandfather's and my wish for many years. We have lived to such an old age, and we just want to see Qingsong have a happy family before we die. This wish has finally come true, so we must celebrate it warmly!"

If they were to work in Mengji, there would not be much room for Beibei and Kangkang to do anything. Those fancy things did not match the decoration style of the store. The twins thought about it and asked Tao Qinglei to come over to help them. In the end, they decided to go with something more traditional. The most important thing was that it should not be inconsistent with the temperament of the store.

Not many people came on the engagement day. The Meng family and the Xu family are both in Jing City, so everyone will definitely be there. There are also the families of Xu Qingsong's uncles and uncles. The second master's family in Xi City was only notified but not invited to come. Xu Qingsong's cousin has an art exhibition recently and is quite busy.

Liu Wangxue's aunt, uncle, and eldest uncle's family were also notified because the date was close and everyone had their own things to do and couldn't make time. Liu Wangxue didn't want to trouble them, so her aunt and her family said they would be there for the wedding.

The friends who came were Liang Xi'an, Shi Xi and others, and of course Wen Xi was definitely there.

The crew is still casting, Jing Yujun and Meng Luoqiu definitely can't leave, Du Yunxiang and Du Yunkai are both busy with work, Ni Jia and Lou Rui can't make time for it, and the friends Liu Wangxue made in the crew haven't been notified. Anyway, it's just an engagement, so she'll send out invitations when the wedding comes.

After the engagement party, they spent a few more days in Beijing and happened to catch Shi Xi's oil painting exhibition, which was held in Uncle Xu Qingsong's gallery, so the family went to see the exhibition again.

Liu Wangxue wanted to buy another one to show her support. She liked the Water Lilies very much and felt that looking at it for a long time would make her feel peaceful. But Shi Xi would not sell any of them to her.

Xu Qingsong emphasized: "I'm buying it, not asking you for it. You don't even want to make money?"

Shi Xi smiled and whispered to Liu Wangxue as he turned around, "These paintings have other uses."

Liu Wangxue understood instantly that it must be related to those things that science cannot explain! Okay, then forget it.

Then Shi Xi said to her and Xu Qingsong: "After you get married and have children, come to me to draw a family portrait." He also emphasized: "You must come to me to draw it."

Liu Wangxue and Xu Qingsong looked at the bracelets on their wrists at the same time. Shi Xi told them to wear them for a full year and not take them off. Now it has been a full year, but both of them forgot to take them off.

Shi Xi noticed it and said, "It's okay, wear it, there are only benefits, no harm."