Chapter 438: This Is Truly a Grand Gesture

Xiao Laoyezi Fu smiled as he took it: "The ones you sent last time were indeed much tastier than the ones bought."

Liu's father grinned foolishly: "If you like them, eat freely. The newly allocated private plots might be virgin soil; the vegetables and fruits grown there taste very good."

He smiled foolishly, but deep down he held some resentment over what Fu's mother-in-law had said earlier, so he didn't mention taking things when leaving, which would have made them seem eager.

As for whether to take any, it still depended on his own daughter's wishes.

For these past days, he hadn't picked much of the watermelons and melons behind the house, intending to use them to entertain guests during the engagement and give the rest to them when they left; but now that thought had faded—just treating them well was enough.

In the kitchen, to avoid future friction, Fu Yan Cheng told Miss about how his eldest uncle's wife had previously tried to match him with the Qi family's daughter.

Seeing Miss say nothing, he hurried to declare: "Miss, I swear that besides you, I have never had feelings for any other female comrade, and when my eldest uncle's wife brought it up, I refused immediately."

Miss was actually annoyed by all this, so she stopped her hands and looked at him very seriously: "Fu Yan Cheng, listen well, I will say this only once: I do indeed like you, but I will not be without bottom lines. Being liked by others is not your fault, but if you do not know how to refuse or handle it poorly, then that is your fault. If one day they dance in front of me, then we shall part on good terms."

Hearing these words, Fu Yan Cheng's face immediately darkened: "I agree with the first part, and I will abide by it, but today is our engagement day. How little confidence do you have in me to say such words as 'part on good terms'?"

Miss was about to explain when Fu Yan Cheng placed his hand on her shoulder: "I know anything I say now is empty talk; just watch my future actions. What I have decided on is for a lifetime."

She came from a future era where promises were the least trustworthy, yet she was not a sentimental person: "Very well, I will wait and watch your actions."

After all, today was their engagement day; saying anything else would indeed be inappropriate.

The clan elder and the party secretary came over and chatted very happily with the Fu family, and even after the dishes were served, they were still reluctant to leave.

Liu's father invited everyone to the tables; the men sat at one table, and the women and children at another.

After the opening remarks, everyone picked up their chopsticks.

After Xiao Laoyezi Fu and the other Fu family members tasted the dishes Miss had made, they liked her even more, each saying Fu Yan Cheng was very fortunate.

During the meal, everyone passed cups and exchanged toasts, creating a lively atmosphere.

To make up for the displeasure his wife had caused everyone earlier, Fu's eldest uncle was even more active, and in the end successfully drank himself drunk.

With Kong Yizhang mediating at the wine table and the Fu family's enthusiastic performance, the previous unhappiness quickly vanished.

After the meal, Miss brewed a pot of tea for everyone to sober up.

Originally, the four women of the Liu family were preparing to wash the dishes, but Fu Yan Cheng and Qiu Shaofeng took over.

After several pots of tea, the men's drunkenness had faded somewhat.

At Liu's father's request, the clan elder and the party secretary did not leave immediately; after witnessing the Fu family's betrothal gifts, the two couldn't help but click their tongues: "This is truly a grand gesture."

Not counting the brand-new three major items and one small item, two sets of new clothes, and six hundred and sixty-six yuan, this was unique in their village.

Leaving Miss's home, they walked somewhat unsteadily.

Not long after they left, the village erupted; the two had indeed gotten drunk, and even if sober, they couldn't keep their mouths shut; in their excitement, they blurted everything out.