Year: I planted trees in Saihanba

Chapter 335 Meng Yue's Family

Meng Yue's fingers, gripping the hem of her clothes, turned slightly white, and the steam in the kitchen blurred her vision.

She opened her mouth, but didn't know how to refute her mother's words.

Outside the window, pomegranate blossoms fluttered down, much like her turbulent emotions at that moment.

In the main hall, Xia Tian's conversation with Meng's father gradually became more engaging.

When Meng's father learned that Xia Tian was already the head of a branch forest farm at a young age, he was stunned.

He had worked in Jinan for most of his life, but he was only a section chief in the local county bureau.

The best outcome would be to advance to the position of deputy director of the county bureau before retirement.

Xia Tian, ​​the prospective son-in-law, is already at the level of a division chief at a young age.

His future is limitless.

Knowing this, Meng's father felt a sense of worry.

From Xia Tian's conversation, one could tell that he came from an extraordinary family.

In addition, he was already a division-level cadre at a young age.

It's only a matter of time before he gets promoted.

Mr. Meng knew perfectly well what level his daughter was at.

It was precisely because he was aware of his daughter's abilities that Meng's father was worried.

It can only be said that Mencius' father and mother were indeed a couple, worrying about the same things.

The two continued their conversation, but Xia Tian keenly noticed that her future father-in-law seemed a little distracted.

"Dad, I'm home!"

Suddenly, a young figure burst in from outside the door.

The person who came was Meng Xing, Meng Yue's younger brother.

Meng Xing is 17 years old and is currently in the third year of junior high school at Quancheng No.1 Middle School.

"Hey, who are you? I feel like I've seen you before."

Meng Xing looked at the unfamiliar man who appeared in the main hall, and with his outgoing personality, he curiously looked at Xia Tian.

"Xiao Xing, don't be rude. Have you forgotten what I taught you?"

Hearing his father's reprimand, Meng Xing lowered his head guiltily.

"Go to the kitchen and see if your mother has finished cooking."

Upon hearing this, Meng Xing obediently left the main hall.

"Xia, don't be offended, this is my son Meng Xing."

"I've spoiled them rotten; they don't know any manners!"

"It's alright, Uncle!"

Hearing Meng's father's words, Xia Tian smiled but did not reply.

Meng Xing ran out of the main hall and into the kitchen.

I spotted Meng Yue busy in the kitchen right away.

"Sis, it really is you!"

"I miss you so much!"

Meng Xing rushed over and hugged her older sister tightly.

"small star!"

Looking at her younger brother crying in her arms, Meng Yue smiled helplessly.

"Stop crying. You're such a grown-up, don't you feel ashamed?"

Hearing Meng Yue's words, Meng Xing finally stopped crying.

"Sister, when did you come back?"

"I just got back today!"

Hearing her sister's answer, Meng Xing's eyes darted around, and she looked at her sister again.

"Sis, is that your husband in the living room?"

"Go away, what are you asking about, you little kid!"

Before Meng Yue could say anything after hearing Meng Xing's question, Meng's mother spoke up.

"Oh~"

Meng Xing was still somewhat afraid of his mother, who was a teacher.

"Go outside and see if your older brother has arrived yet?"

Seeing Meng Xing idly sitting in the kitchen, Meng's mother gave him a task.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Xing quickly ran to the gate.

A short while later, Meng Yue's elder brother arrived at the Meng family residence with his wife and children.

Meng Yue's older brother, Meng Ming, was born two years earlier than Meng Yue.

After graduating from vocational school, I followed my father's arrangement and went to teach at the county's No. 3 Middle School.

Under his father's protection, he is now the deputy director of the political education department of the county's No. 3 Middle School.

"Xiao Xing, what are you doing here?"

Meng Ming, holding his wife's hand with his left hand and his youngest son's hand with his right, looked at Meng Xing standing at the door and asked a question.

"My mom told me to come out and wait for you!"

Meng Xing looked at his older brother, said something, and then greeted Meng Ming's wife.

"sister in law!"

"Second Uncle, give me a hug!"

At this moment, Meng Ming's youngest son ran quickly to Meng Xing's feet and asked his second uncle to hug him.

Seeing this, Meng Xing picked up his little nephew and went inside the gate.

Meng Ming also brought his wife into the house.

"You go to the living room first, I'll go to the kitchen to check on Mom!"

After entering the house, the couple separated.

"it is good!"

Meng Ming nodded, glanced at his wife, and walked into the main hall.

"Dad, I'm home!"

Upon entering the main hall, Meng Ming immediately spotted Xia Tian sitting there.

"Xia, let me introduce you. This is my eldest son, and also Xiaoyue's older brother, Mengming!"

Meng's father first introduced his eldest son to Xia Tian, ​​and then introduced Xia Tian to his eldest son.

"This is your sister's boyfriend, his name is Xia Tian!"

"Hello, brother!"

Summer listened to Meng's father's introduction, smiled, and then warmly extended her right hand.

Although Xia Tian was two years older than Meng Ming, he still addressed him as "Big Brother".

Meng Ming first looked this so-called brother-in-law up and down.

Then he extended his right hand and shook hands with Xia Tian.

……

in the kitchen.

"Sister-in-law!"

"Xiaoyue, when did you get back?"

Qian Qiu looked at Meng Yue, and the two embraced each other excitedly.

Meng Yue and Qian Qiu were classmates and best friends in high school.

The two had a very good relationship.

However, Meng Yue considers Qian Qiu her best friend, but Qian Qiu wants to be Meng Yue's sister-in-law.

"I just got back today!"

"Oh, how many days are you staying this time?"

Qian Qiu took Meng Yue's hand and asked.

"Not sure yet!"

Meng Yue spoke up in response.

"You two, stop catching up and come help me!"

Qian Qiu and Meng Yue responded in unison to what their mother said.

"What? Xiaoyue, you're dating someone?"

"What's wrong? You and my older brother both have kids, so you won't let me date?"

"I'm already twenty-eight this year, okay?"

Seeing Qian Qiu's startled expression, Meng Yue rolled her eyes.

"I'm just surprised, aren't I?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Qiu chuckled.

Where is your partner from? What do they do for a living?

"He was from Beiping (Beijing), and he worked with me at the Saihanba Forest Farm!"

Qian Qiu nodded after hearing Meng Yue's reply, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Soon, the food was served.

After everyone took their seats according to their status, Mencius' father spoke.

"Today is the first time Xiaoyue's boyfriend has come to visit."

"Let's have a meal together and get to know each other!"

……

Although everyone at the table had their own thoughts, the meal was still enjoyed in a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.

After the meal, Meng Ming left first with his wife and children.

"Xia, why don't you stay at home tonight?"

Xia Tian listened to her future father-in-law's words and nodded in agreement.

The night is fading.

The elderly couple lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), but they were not asleep.

"Old man, what do you think of Xiaoyue's boyfriend?"

"He's a nice person, but I'm worried that if our Xiaoyue marries him..."

Hearing his wife's words, Meng's father spoke with great concern.

"I told Xiaoyue about it today too!"

When Mencius' mother heard that her husband shared the same idea as her, she also spoke up.

"Hey~"

Hearing Mencius' mother's words, Mencius' father also sighed softly.

"So, what's your idea?"

Summer lay in the guest room of the Meng family's house, but she couldn't fall asleep.

He wondered what impression his father-in-law and mother-in-law had of him.

However, with such excellent qualities, I suppose there shouldn't be too much of a problem in asking Meng Yue to marry me, right?

What Xia Tian didn't know was that it was precisely because he was so outstanding that his father-in-law and mother-in-law were worried.

the other side.

Meng Yue tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep.

My conversation with my mother in the kitchen today keeps replaying in my mind.

Meng Yue finally fell asleep sometime later.

The next morning came.

At the breakfast table, Meng's father looked at Xia Tian and asked her a question.

Xia, did you sleep well last night?

"Thank goodness, Uncle!"

"How about Xiaoyue shows you around Jinan today?"

"it is good!"

Summer is perfectly fine.

After Xia Tian and Meng Yue left, Meng's mother looked at Meng's father, somewhat puzzled by her husband's actions.

Are you still half asleep?

"Have you forgotten what we talked about last night?"

How could I forget?

"However, we cannot rush things like this, and it is better to guide than to block."

"Now we can only hope that Xiaoyue can figure things out on her own."

"If she insists on marrying Xia, there's nothing we can do, right?"

After listening to Mencius' father's words, Mencius' mother nodded.

"Yes, I know my own daughter's personality better than anyone!"

"Forcibly separating her and Xia Tian would probably backfire."

"Alright, let's go to work first and see how things go!"

……

Meng Yue took Xia Tian out and strolled through the streets and alleys of Jinan.

"Xia, would you like to come with me to Baotu Spring?"

After walking for a while, Meng Yue suddenly asked a question.

"Okay!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Tian readily agreed.

Since we've come to Jinan, how can we not visit this world-famous spring?

Baotu Spring.

There weren't many tourists at the time. The three springs surged like wheels, and a few fallen flowers floated on the surface.

Meng Yue leaned against the stone railing by the spring and began to talk about her previous visit to Baotu Spring with Qian Qiu.

When she got excited, Xia Tian saw a smile in her eyes and brows, brighter than the spring sunshine.

"Actually, I've always been hesitant to bring you back."

Meng Yue suddenly whispered, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the railing.

“I’m afraid you’ll see what my home looks like, and I’m afraid of my parents’ attitude…”

Summer turned around and gently embraced her, resting her chin on the top of her head.

"Silly girl, I love you, the one who carried saplings with me and watched the stars in Saihanba."

The wind rustled through the willow branches, carrying his words into the shimmering waves.

Meng Yue was startled by Xia Tian's sudden hug.

"Xia, let me go! There are people watching!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Tian had no choice but to release Meng Yue.

Social attitudes are not as open as they used to be, and very few people dare to hug in public.

Meng Yue quickly broke free from Xia Tian's embrace.

She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear to calm herself down.

As Xia Tian's words echoed in my mind, I suddenly felt that my worries were no longer so important.

She recalled her mother's words and her tossing and turning in the middle of the night, but now all of that had turned into peace.

"Engineer Xia, I..."

Meng Yue told Xia Tian about her conversation with her mother in the kitchen yesterday.

Xia Tian's expression changed upon hearing this.

"Oh no, I'm too outstanding. My mother-in-law doesn't trust me to take care of her precious daughter."

"This is how to do?"

"Waiting online, it's quite urgent!"

Meng Yue watched as Xia Tian's expression shifted rapidly, her heart sinking.

"Engineer Xia, if you're under any pressure, you can tell me. I'm fine!"

Meng Yue had already mentally prepared herself for Xia Tian to break up with her.

"real?!"

Summer was delighted to hear Meng Yue's understanding words.

"Then I'll tell you!"

"Yes, Engineer Xia, go ahead and say it!"

Meng Yue nodded, her expression somber.

"My aunt thinks I'm too outstanding, so she's hesitant to entrust you to me!"

“I understand Auntie’s concerns.”

"After all, there are relatively few handsome men as outstanding as me in this world."

Hearing Xia Tian's arrogant words, Meng Yue couldn't help but chuckle.

Summer listened to Meng Yue's laughter and continued to speak.

"I can't guarantee you anything!"

"I think all those vows of eternal love are lies!"

"Because people are complex, and people's hearts can change!"

"But I want to tell you that, at this very moment, my feelings for you are genuine!"

"My decision to marry you is one I've made after careful consideration!"

"Of course, I don't require you to marry me."

"Because liking someone is mutual."

"If you don't like me, you can simply refuse me!"

Hearing Xia Tian's honest words, Meng Yue suddenly felt like crying.

Summer reminded her of the vows she and her ex-boyfriend had made to each other.

The love they spoke of at the beginning turned out to be nothing but a lie.

"Engineer Xia, I..."

"It's alright, I'm not in a hurry. Take your time thinking about it, just give me your answer before we leave Jinan!"

Xia Tian was also prepared to be rejected by Meng Yue.

After all, Meng Yue once had a boyfriend who loved her very much.

And that man was her first love.

Even if you haven't eaten pork in the summer, haven't you at least seen a pig run?

First love is unforgettable.

If Meng Yue really rejects him, then it means they are destined to be apart.

He will also wish Meng Yue well.

"Okay, I understand, Engineer Xia!"

Meng Yue nodded.

"Xia, shall I take you to climb Thousand Buddha Mountain?"

Xia Tian smiled and agreed, and the two walked up the bluestone steps toward Thousand Buddha Mountain.

Cicadas chirped incessantly in the mountains, and sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, casting dappled shadows.

Meng Yue walked ahead, her skirt gently lifted by the mountain breeze.

As Xia Tian watched her retreating figure, a sense of unease welled up inside him, but he forced himself to remain calm and hummed an off-key tune.

When she reached the middle of the mountain, Meng Yue stopped at a viewing platform and looked down at the well-arranged buildings of Jinan.

Just as Xia Tian was about to break the silence, he saw Meng Yue suddenly turn around and stare intently at him.

Xia Tian felt a jolt in his heart when he saw Meng Yue suddenly staring at him, and then took half a step forward.

Meng Yue lowered her head and kicked a pebble at her feet, the sound as soft as the mist in the mountains.

"I used to think that love should be as passionate and dramatic as it is in novels."

"But after experiencing so much, I've come to realize that a steady, long-lasting relationship is the most precious."

Xia Tian held her breath, looking at Meng Yue's flushed cheeks, and suddenly felt a tightness in her throat.

Just then, a mountain breeze swept by, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees. Meng Yue raised her head, her eyes shining with determination.

"Xia, I've made up my mind. I'm willing to face everything with you."

"No matter how difficult the future may be, as long as it's you, I'm not afraid."

Xia Tian was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and then she realized what he meant.

He pulled Meng Yue into his arms, completely ignoring the stares of those around them.

……