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"Big sister, big sister, Brother Changqing is getting married!"

Observing Xiao Linshuang’s excited demeanor, Lin Yuan finally understood why Aunt Wang was so happy—it turned out she was looking forward to having a daughter-in-law.

Indeed, the woman Brother Changqing knew was the one introduced by Lady Liu.

It was said they had known each other for a long time and it was about time for them to get married.

"Really? That’s wonderful, Brother Changqing has reached the age for marriage, his life is going well, and he’s about to take a wife. No wonder Aunt Wang is so joyful!" Lin Yuan genuinely felt happy for both Aunt Wang and Lin Changqing.

Xiao Linshuang clapped her little hands and laughed, "Exactly! And once Brother Changqing gets married, Sister Lanhua can get married too. I just heard Aunt Wang mentioning it, saying that Sister Lanhua’s sweetheart is thinking of sending matchmakers to propose!"

Lanhua’s sweetheart? Lin Yuan was startled, then broke into a smile. Could it be true that Lanhua and Xiao Ma were together?

That would be wonderful, as Xiao Ma was an honest person, not old-fashioned, and his family had opened a shop. Moreover, Xiao Ma’s parents were both easy to get along with, so Lanhua would surely be happy marrying into their family.

However, Lanhua was about the same age as her, merely thirteen years old this year. If she were to get married, at the earliest it would have to wait until next year. But getting engaged in advance was quite common, and it would certainly ease Aunt Wang and her husband’s minds.

While the Lin Yuan sisters were feeling happy for Lin Changqing and Lanhua, there was someone who felt a bit jealous—Xia Zheng, who sidled over with a smile, "Yuanyuan, you’re about the same age as Lanhua, and she’s getting married. So, us..."

Knowing what Xia Zheng had in mind, Lin Yuan quickly corrected, "Not getting married, just a proposal. She’s still young. To get married, she’d have to wait at least another year!"

"Alright, alright, just a proposal," Xia Zheng agreed eagerly. "But after the proposal comes the engagement, right? How about we get engaged too, is that okay?"

"No way!"

"Yes!"

Two voices chimed in simultaneously. Lin Yuan glared at Xiao Linshuang, who had joined the conversation, "What do you know, agreeing to that?"

Xiao Linshuang puffed out her little chest, proud and triumphant, "Of course I know. Once you’re engaged, the brother-in-law can’t run away.

Even if there are ten more Qiu Yus, they won’t be able to snatch him away!

It would save you, big sister, from constantly worrying about some wild flower or vixen snatching brother-in-law’s soul! "

"Lin Shuang! Are you asking for a beating?" Lin Yuan’s temper flared, her irritation no longer masked as she spoke more assertively, "Who’s worried? I’m not worried about any Qiu Yu! And I’m not worried about him either! If someone can just snatch him away, then it shows he can’t be relied on!"

Xia Zheng quickly professed his loyalty, raising his hand and swearing, "I swear by heaven and earth, I don’t have any wandering heart to be snatched away!"

After saying that, he pouted and let out a slightly aggrieved hum, "Speaking of worries, I should be the one who’s concerned. What if one day you were snatched away by that Young Master Ma? Ouch! Why are you hitting me?"

"Hitting you is getting off lightly!" Lin Yuan was fuming, "What’s this about Young Master Ma or Donkey Master? Stop talking nonsense!"

Ha! Xia Zheng found this amusing. Young Master Ma or Donkey Master, he should start calling Ma Junying that from now on!

Although he kept saying he worried about Lin Yuan being charmed away by Ma Junying, Xia Zheng was, in truth, only speaking in jest. He was quite confident in both himself and his relationship with Lin Yuan.

The date of Lin Changqing’s wedding was soon set—according to Aunt Wang, they wanted to complete the marriage by the end of the year, so by the time New Year’s arrived, there would be an extra person in the family.

Lady Liu, in fact, was contemplating that after sorting out her eldest son’s marriage this year, she could arrange Lanhua’s the following year. One child married off each year, and that would take care of the major concerns for the elderly couple.

Seeing Aunt Wang soon becoming a mother-in-law, Lady Liu felt both happy and envious. Every time she saw Lin Yuan and Xia Zheng, she was conflicted, longing for her daughter to be married yet reluctant to part with her. This worry really troubled her.

However, she didn’t stay troubled for long as a piece of good news quickly overshadowed her concerns.

Word was that Lin Yuan had her period, so Lady Fan and Zhao Suxin came from Liu Family Village to check on her and also brought along some wonderful news.

Jeng Ruyue was pregnant!

Truth be told, ever since learning that Lin Yuan had her period, Lady Fan had wanted to visit her. However, just that morning, Jeng Ruyue had experienced severe vomiting right upon awakening, accompanied by extreme weakness, dizziness, and a bit of lightheadedness.