Chapter 601 - 373: Suddenly Remembered

Chapter 601: Chapter 373: Suddenly Remembered

When Xiaomi came out from Zhang Xiaohua’s room, she heard her mother and Aunt Xiuyun laughing and chatting inside, so she asked Xiaocao and found out Uncle Zhang was looking for her father.

Ah, no need to ask further, he must be asking about Qixi’s situation.

Not only did Qixi save Xiaohua, but after rescuing her, he also requested that the matter be kept secret to protect Xiaohua’s reputation, which shows his character.

Moreover, he is of good status now, and his family has always had a good relationship with the Jiang family. He holds some respect in front of the Liu family.

Besides, his family has developed well in just a year, so being a few years older than Xiaohua seems less significant now.

Xiaocao was still pouting, "Xiaomi, what were you talking about that you won’t tell me?"

Understanding is one thing, but having your sister and best friend keep something from you is upsetting.

Previously, Xiaomi worried that if it didn’t work out, it would be bad for Xiaohua, so she didn’t say anything. But now, it doesn’t matter anymore.

"It’s nothing, just someone asked my mother to help with a marriage proposal. My mother wants me to ask Xiaohua’s opinion, as she was worried your mother wouldn’t agree, so she kept quiet at first."

Upon hearing this, Xiaocao’s eyes lit up, "Is Aunt Jiang going to speak about the proposal? Is it your family’s Qixi?"

"You knew?"

Xiaocao also knew, yet she hadn’t mentioned it at all. She really could keep a secret.

Xiaocao giggled, "I only found out recently. Yesterday, when I went to look for you, I saw Qixi wearing a pouch on his waist, which seemed to be the one my sister secretly made."

Xiaomi: "..."

Wow, so everyone knew all along, but Xiaomi and her mother were worried.

"Since you know, I won’t hide it from you. We came back recently busy as ever, and this morning, Qixi asked my mother to help with the proposal."

"I heard Qixi prepared everything. If your parents have no objections, he’ll pick a recent day to officially call on you."

This isn’t about joining the family, but rather a marriage proposal.

"I knew it all along," Xiaocao had an I-already-knew-it expression on her face.

Clearly, it’s not just mutual affection; both families have also long accepted it.

Aunt Yang came to find her mother with Qixi in the morning, and seeing Aunt Xiuyun and Uncle Zhang, they seemed to have no objections either, even Xiaocao knew.

Since there was nothing else to do, Xiaomi pulled Xiaocao back home to give her gifts she’d prepared.

Besides Xiaocao, she prepared gifts for Grandpa Liu, Uncle Liu, Aunt Qian, Sister Yajing, and her little brother Liu Qingxuan; she gave them these gifts when they returned yesterday.

And as Xiaocao is her only friend in the village, she didn’t prepare gifts for anyone else.

Dried fish and shrimp were given by her parents to a few families they were on good terms with, including Xiaocao’s family, so she didn’t buy those.

This time, she bought a pair of pink velvet flower hairpins and two small pearl ear clips, which don’t require ear holes to wear.

"They’re so pretty, Xiaomi. Thank you, I love them," Xiaocao eagerly put the velvet flower pins in her hair.

Being a girl, she naturally has a fondness for beauty.

"I think they’re nice too. I saw many kids from Nanyang Prefecture wearing velvet flowers, which look cute and pretty."

Xiaocao, now eleven, is at the age of budding beauty. Previously, she only wore headbands or plain wooden pins.

Now adorned with pink velvet flowers and small pearl ear clips, she suddenly stands out.

Xiaocao was thrilled, though she felt a bit shy handing over the birthday gift she prepared for Xiaomi.

"This is the peace charm I requested at the temple when my mother took me there for New Year. I planned to give it to you for your birthday, but you weren’t home then."

A red string with a small charm plate hanging below.

Despite this, Xiaomi was delighted to receive it and hung it around her neck with the peace pendant Yingying gave her.

The two friends chatted happily until Er Niang returned, then Xiaocao went home.

"Mother, what did Aunt Xiuyun say?"

Xiaocao had just asked when someone entered the yard, "Sister-in-law, did you ask? What does Xiaohua’s mother think?"

Who else could it be but Qixi?

From the time he joined the Jiang family, he’s always called Jiang Brother, called Sister-in-law, so he’s used to it now.

Er Niang sighed, "Look how eager you are, I just got home."

Qixi chuckled and hurried to the kitchen, "Sister-in-law, take a rest. I’ll make you some tea."

Xiaoxue came out from the neighboring yard, likely overhearing their conversation, and said with a smile, "Uncle Qixi really cares about Xiaohua, can’t wait even a moment."

Er Niang didn’t bother going back inside. She sat under the pavilion in the yard and beckoned Xiaoxue to join her.

"These days have been busy, almost forgot. Your Aunt Qian wants to match you with Ze’er, what do you think?"

Sputter, cough cough cough...

Xiaomi choked on chicken broth, coughing until her face turned red.

Because of this, Xiaoxue didn’t have time to blush and quickly rushed over to pat her back.

Er Niang was startled by Xiaomi’s reaction, and just then, Qixi came in with tea, hurriedly pouring her a cup.

Xiaomi felt better after drinking water.

Er Niang scolded, "Oh dear, why are you so nervous? It’s not about you. Why so anxious?"

Frightened, Xiaomi waved her hands, "Mother, take it easy. It’s not about me, you just speak so bluntly, you didn’t hold back at all. I was shocked."

When asking Xiaohua, she knew to pull her into the room quietly, why speak aloud in the yard to her daughter?

There are people in the surrounding houses, Big Brother, Little Brother, Xiao Wei are all home!

Sure enough, in a moment, several people gathered around.

Jiang Yu said, "Mother, let’s leave Xiaoxue’s matter for later. First, tell Uncle Qixi about Aunt Xiuyun."

Family matters concerning their second sister can wait.

Qixi nodded repeatedly, "Sister-in-law, tell me first, so I can go and prepare."

"Don’t worry. Xiuyun asked about your past in Fu’an Village and knows you’re well-behaved. She has no objections; just prepare what you need."

Qixi was overjoyed, "Thank you, sister-in-law, I’ll be going then."

With that, he quickly left, understanding that with him gone, they could conveniently discuss Xiaoxue’s matter.