Chapter 240: You Really Dare to Dream Big

In her past life, she focused on her career and became an older unmarried woman; this life, she did not wish to repeat the same mistake. Since Fu Yan Cheng was the type she liked, getting engaged first was not out of the question.

She looked seriously at the man: "Have you mentioned me to your family?"

Thinking of the chaos upon arriving home this morning, he coughed lightly, feeling somewhat uncomfortable: "I did."

With spiritual power assisting her, Chuxue naturally noticed his expression: "What are their thoughts? I want to hear the truth."

Seeing Chuxue's serious expression, Fu Yan Cheng also became solemn: "I don't know what rumors spread first; when I returned home this morning, my mother stopped me to question me."

Chuxue kept staring at his expression, waiting silently for him to continue.

Fu Yan Cheng had not intended to hide it anyway: "I went home this morning. As soon as my mother saw me, she pulled me aside and asked if the person I was dating was from the village."

Naturally, I would not conceal it, so I told her about us.

After learning that you were the Miss who saved me, she was one hundred percent satisfied; not to mention she had never intended to oppose it. But the person spreading those rumors certainly had ill intentions. I just want to get engaged as soon as possible to avoid trouble arising from a long wait."

Chuxue was somewhat puzzled: "Only people in the village know we are dating; it's impossible for them to contact people from your side of the family. Who could have spread the news?"

Fu Yan Cheng took the basket from her back: "Rest assured, I have already sent someone to investigate. As soon as there is news, I will come and tell you."

The two went directly to the new house and saw many people on the open ground outside the gate helping to build the stoves; her own brother-in-law was among them.

Xia Qiu saw them return and walked over with a smile: "You're back."

At this moment, the villagers helping all looked over: "Miss Chuxue, your basket looks very heavy. Did you find anything good?"

Chuxue did not hide it: "I found quite a lot of black wood ear mushrooms; tomorrow I will add a dish for everyone. There are also a few pheasants and wild rabbits to add some meat dishes, to thank everyone for their help during this time."

Hearing there would be meat, the men helping were in high spirits, and their hands moved even faster: "That's truly a treat for our mouths. We will definitely build the stoves solid and make them work well."

While they were speaking, Liu's mother brought Aunt Wu from the neighboring village, who specializes in banquet cooking. Hearing their conversation, she said: "Then you must put in extra effort building the stoves; I will use them this afternoon to boil water and prepare the wild game."

In these times, it is not easy for villagers to eat meat. Hearing Aunt Wu's words, the men worked even harder.

Chuxue led the people into the courtyard and let her see the contents of the basket: "Auntie, my partner said he will go catch some more fish this afternoon. Please figure out what dishes you can make."

Liu's mother directly led the people into the kitchen and showed her the vegetables currently available.

Before long, Aunt Wu came out: "I see there are quite a few winter melons (zucchini). Do you have eggs at home? Let's make stir-fried zucchini with eggs. There are plenty of green vegetables; I was thinking of making a cold dish. The wood ear mushrooms in the basket can be made into another cold dish..."

Looking at the vegetables currently available: "Braised chicken with green beans, braised rabbit meat with tender eggplant, and braised fish chunks with tofu. Six dishes should be enough."

The menu was thus decided; in these times, this was already quite good.

Add one vegetable soup and three-grain mantou buns, and it's all set.

After giving a few instructions, Aunt Wu said to Liu's mother: "Your second daughter said there are still fish. I will come over this afternoon to process them together. I will return first."

After seeing her off, Xia Qiu walked over, pulled Chuxue aside, and whispered: "Chuxue, I heard everything from Mom. All those things were prepared by you yourself. Sister thanks you. You don't know how much face the sweet melon seeds gave my mother-in-law."

My younger brother-in-law's marriage was settled right then and there. We went to propose yesterday, and the date is set for the sixteenth of next month."

Seeing no one around, she lowered her voice further: "My great-grandmother gave the word that after my younger brother-in-law gets married and returns for the homecoming visit, we will split the household."

Hearing this, Chuxue asked: "Will the eldest and second branches split, or will all the small families split?"

Xia Qiu raised her hand and poked Chuxue's forehead: "What beautiful dreams are you having? If the eldest and second branches can split, I am already very satisfied. You really do dare to dream big."