Chapter 911: Always Thinking What She Thinks, Worrying About What Worries Her

Guo Yan was generous and proper; she smiled and walked over: "Uncle, Auntie, hello. You must be tired from the long journey by land and water. Come in quickly and rest for a while."

Xiao's eldest uncle's wife looked at the speaker. She looked passable; it was a miracle she hadn't gotten tanned black after going down to the countryside. However, her height was somewhat unsatisfactory. But her son liked her, and she was already carrying his child. What could a mother do? "You must be Yan'er, right? Wanli has already told the family."

Hearing these words, Guo Yan's face turned red. She knew Xiao Wanli had told his family about her pregnancy. "Uncle, Auntie, it's cold outside. Let's go inside to talk."

With help from people at the Ding Zhiqing Compound, the items on the ox cart were quickly moved into the house, nearly filling half a room. Not only the villagers, but even the people at the Ding Zhiqing Point were extremely envious.

As soon as Guo Yan entered the house, she made herself some malted milk powder she had always been reluctant to drink. Xiao Wanli was very perceptive and hurried over to help carry it: "Mom, Dad, drink it while it's hot to dispel the chill."

Xiao's eldest uncle's wife had always wanted to ask her son exactly what was going on, but with his daughter-in-law present, she felt too embarrassed to speak up.

After exchanging pleasantries, she simply brought out the betrothal gifts she had brought: "Yan'er, I don't know if Wanli told you, but the betrothal gifts for all the brothers are the same: two hundred yuan in cash, plus one of the three major items. However, we came in a hurry this time and haven't obtained the coupons yet. See which one you want to choose. We'll leave the money now and mail you the coupons once we find them back home."

The coupons they had were already sent to the fourth son's wife's side. When they left, the bedding and some daily necessities prepared at home were brought over here. It was impossible to go back to the Duan family to ask for coupons; they would likely be beaten out of there.

Guo Yan felt a bit embarrassed and looked at Xiao Wanli.

Xiao Wanli smiled at her: "This was agreed upon by the family beforehand. Just follow your own wishes. If you miss this opportunity, there won't be another chance like this."

Guo Yan felt conflicted. Logically, she should ask for a bicycle coupon as it would be most practical; that way, it would be more convenient for them to go out. But she liked making clothes, and deep down she wanted a sewing machine more. For a moment, she didn't know how to choose.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Wanli understood what she was thinking: "Mom, Dad, I'll make the decision on this. We'll take a sewing machine. When you get back to Beijing and obtain the coupon, mail it to us."

Hearing these words, Guo Yan looked at him sharply: "You..."

Xiao Wanli laughed: "We aren't going out all the time anyway. If we get a bicycle and leave it here, we probably won't use it much, and it would just benefit others. If everyone comes to borrow it for various matters, it wouldn't be good to refuse, right?"

"Having a sewing machine is different. Maybe you can even take on some private work and earn some labor fees. By then, maybe I can enjoy the good times with you too."

Guo Yan was deeply moved. Although he said that, which man doesn't like a bicycle? Her heart grew warm: perhaps marrying Xiao Wanli was a good choice. Since being with her, this man had been truly attentive, always thinking of what she thought and worrying about what worried her.

She raised her head and nodded slightly: "Then I'll listen to Wanli."

Seeing the interaction between the two, the Xiao couple felt much relieved: "Alright. Then you keep the betrothal gifts and the money for the sewing machine for now. We'll mail you the sewing machine coupon once we get it."

Seeing Xiao Wanli nod at her, Guo Yan smiled shyly and took the money: "I'll accept the money. Thank you for making the special trip all this way."

Xiao's eldest uncle's wife smiled and added: "Getting married is such a big event. Even if it's hard work, we had to come. Otherwise, we'd be left with regrets later, wouldn't we?"