CHAPTER 462: CHAPTER 462: BLOCKHEAD

Qin Jianjun turned his head.

Gao Lele continued, "My mom set me up through a matchmaker, wanting me to meet this guy on the weekend. I don’t really want to."

Qin Jianjun finally realized something and thought for a moment, "If you don’t want to see him, then don’t. Marriage is a lifetime commitment. Now the state advocates for freedom in love and marriage. Your parents shouldn’t arrange your marriage. Have a good talk with them. As long as your reasons are sound, I think they will understand."

After Qin Jianjun left, Gao Lele couldn’t hold back her tears anymore.

Qin Juan watched the two from not far away, frowning. When she saw Qin Jianjun approaching, she asked quietly, "What’s going on?"

Qin Jianjun scratched his head, "It’s probably something to do with her family. Her mom mentioned a suitor and wants to set up a meeting this weekend. She doesn’t want to meet him and asked me to go boating in the park this weekend instead. But I don’t want to go either; the shop is so busy, where do I have the time to go boating?"

Lin Chuxia laughed when she heard what he said. Seeing no one around, she whispered, "Look here, you silly boy, her family talks about a suitor she doesn’t want to see, and she specifically asks you to go boating in the park. Can’t you understand what that means?"

As for Gao Lele’s little crush on Qin Jianjun, she and her elder sister had noticed it a long time ago.

Thinking about young love, what they’re looking for is exactly this kind of clueless and unripe feeling, so neither of them had pointed it out.

But after all this time, this naive nephew of theirs is not just unripe; he’s just utterly clueless.

Without a little reminder, he probably will never get married in his lifetime.

Qin Juan also asked him with a speechless expression, "What do you think of Lele?"

In her opinion, Gao Lele is quite nice: pretty, sweet-talked, and with a good personality.

Her nephew standing with her looked like a handsome couple, quite well matched.

Most importantly, after working together for such a long time, they knew each other well.

Qin Jianjun was scared stiff by his fourth aunt and Aunt’s words. He wasn’t dumb, he just hadn’t thought about it that way.

Now looking at Gao Lele, it was like facing some dreadful flood or savage beast.

"Fourth Aunt, Aunt, I really didn’t mean it that way. I’m still young; I just want to study well, work well, and get my diploma first. As for other things, I really haven’t thought about them."

"You could think about it, you’re almost a 20-year-old young man. Now the state advocates for free love, if there is a suitable young lady..."

"No, no," Qin Jianjun hurriedly interrupted Lin Chuxia, "Fourth Aunt, I really don’t have that on my mind. In my plans, at least I should consider marriage when I’m at the age of Fourth Uncle. I genuinely don’t want to get married and have children too early."

By the end, his face turned red first.

It was unclear whether he blushed out of embarrassment or urgency.

Lin Chuxia and Qin Juan exchanged a glance, seeing clearly the boy really wasn’t thinking about it.

"Alright, don’t rush. If you don’t have that in mind, just keep your distance from her. Once she understands your stance, she’ll drop the idea."

After all, the window paper hadn’t been pierced, and Qin Jianjun couldn’t directly tell Gao Lele he didn’t like her; that wouldn’t leave the young lady with any dignity.

It also happened that they were planning to transfer him to the shopping mall side. With time, she’d probably forget.

"When you’re not busy later, clean up and come over to my place. Your second aunt is home cooking something delicious for us, she specifically asked me to call you and your aunt over."

Qin Juan also smiled, "Your eldest sister-in-law can’t stay idle. She came to the shop a few days ago wanting to help out too."

"Right, we’re going south in a few days. Your eldest sister-in-law said she wanted to stay at your place. She has mentioned it twice now; probably she’s calling you over today to talk about it."

Lin Chuxia left, leaving only Qin Yang and Zhang Guilan at home.

Although the sister-in-law and the younger uncle were not like the elder uncle and younger aunt, always a topic of gossip in doubtful circumstances, Zhang Guilan still feared that they might cause idle talk and bad rumors for Lin Chuxia and her family.

Although Lin Chuxia didn’t care about those things, she thought about Zhang Guilan who would be giving birth in a month or two.

Jiang Hong did have her baby half a month early. If she’s not at home and Qin Yang goes to work, and there’s no one familiar like Zhang Guilan in the employee residential complex, that would be trouble.

It’s also good to move in with Qin Juan; she can take care of her, and neighbor Aunt Jia is also familiar with Zhang Guilan.

If anything happens, Aunt Jia could help call for assistance.

Upon hearing this, Qin Juan readily agreed, "I was just about to discuss this. It’s perfect for Sister-in-law to come to my place. I worry when Ningning is home alone while I’m busy. This way, they can keep each other company."

Qin Juan once again sighed with gratitude, there’s nothing like having relatives by your side.

Despite living with the Zhang Family for eight years, she had never felt the warmth of a family.

But her own relatives, no matter how long they are apart, always keep each other in their hearts.

Especially during such unreserved moments with her sister-in-law and younger siblings, she felt more than ever that she has always been a part of this family.

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Meanwhile, Zhang Guilan had just returned from the market with groceries.

In fact, there were still vegetables at home, and meat in the fridge. Lin Chuxia didn’t want her to go to the market alone.

But she thought it was fine. The market wasn’t far from the residential complex, and it wasn’t quite off-work hours yet, so the market wasn’t crowded.

For a family dinner, they ought to prepare several more dishes anyway.

This fish, for example, was lively and fresh; everyone, especially the younger siblings, loved fish.

Zhang Guilan was pondering whether to steam or braise the fish when someone nearby greeted her.

"This Sister-in-law seems new here. How are you related to Mr. Qin? Are you here visiting relatives?"

She saw a woman of similar age not far away, eyeing her curiously.

Zhang Guilan only knew Sister-in-law Fu, their neighbor, an older sister-in-law. She hadn’t met this person before.

But she knew the residential complex was occupied by Qin Yang’s colleagues and their families. Smiling, she replied, "I’m his sister-in-law, just here to visit them."

She definitely couldn’t broadcast having extra children.

Sister-in-law Feng sized up Zhang Guilan again, "A real sister-in-law?"

Zhang Guilan nodded, "Yes, a real sister-in-law."

"You all must be close. Mr. Qin is so outstanding at work, his older brother must be very successful too, right? What does he do?"

Zhang Guilan frowned slightly; this person was rather nosy. Still, it wouldn’t be polite to snub her.

She didn’t know this person’s relationship with Qin Yang; she wouldn’t want to create problems for her brother-in-law.

"He doesn’t do much, just farms at home."

After saying that, Zhang Guilan turned to leave, only to be blocked by the woman, who continued to scrutinize her with an unabashed stare, and finally laughed, "Farming? Sister-in-law, you don’t look like someone who farms."

In the past two years, Zhang Guilan had managed the Bun Shop, leaving home early and returning late. Through summer, she hardly got any sun.

Her once wheat-colored skin from farming had long turned pale.

Plus, being well-nourished during pregnancy, she really looked fair and plump.

When she first came to the city, Lin Chuxia, worried Zhang Guilan would feel suffocated, took her shopping in the city malls. The clothes Zhang Guilan wore now were all newly bought and indeed looked quite respectable.

Zhang Guilan felt uncomfortable under her scrutiny, knowing she looked different from before, so she didn’t explain further, simply saying, "It’s just dressing up a bit to visit relatives. Well, I shouldn’t keep you, I have to get home for cooking."