When Qiu Cong found Cen Man, she was still in Qiu Mansion, making one final check that everything was ready.
Cen Man noticed someone approaching and turned around to see Qiu Cong. She was a little surprised, "Didn't you go home with your child?"
Qiu Cong's eyes fell on Cen Man's face, and he turned his head unnaturally, not looking at the red lantern swaying gently in the wind on the tree in the distance, "I should be taking care of Jing'er's affairs. These days
Thanks a lot."
Cen Man laughed when he heard this, "Why are you being polite to me? It should be fine. Do you want to take a look again?"
Qiu Cong shook his head, "I can rest assured that you will do the work."
"Then go back and come back tomorrow morning." Cen Man said and walked out.
"Hey! Wait a minute!" Qiu Cong didn't move.
Cen Man stopped and turned around, "What's wrong?"
Seeing that Qiu Cong hesitated to speak, Cen Man was a little confused. They had known each other for decades, and Qiu Cong always said what he wanted to say, and he had never been polite to her.
"I...you..." When Qiu Cong came over from Su Liang, he felt that this matter was very simple. They were both old and they just lived together and just made clear. But when facing Cen Man, there were some things he said.
I'm embarrassed to say it.
"What's going on?" Cen Man looked confused, "You need my help? It's troublesome? Just say it."
"You have taken such good care of me for so many years. I should have thanked you so much." Qiu Cong said seriously.
Cen Man looked strange, "What happened to you today? Xiaoliang diagnosed you with a terminal illness?"
Qiu Cong finally plucked up the courage to speak and was instantly choked back. He looked at Cen Man speechlessly, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"You were the one who started talking nonsense." Cen Man shook his head, "I was just joking. I really don't understand why you are acting like this. Tell me what you have to say. I have things to do when I get home."
"We..." Qiu Cong took a deep breath, looked at Cen Man and said decisively, "Marry me!"
Cen Man was dumbfounded for a moment and doubted his ears, "What did you say?"
"Marry me!" Qiu Cong's eyes were firm, "We are already at this age, and we don't say those pretentious words anymore. Now that the troubles have been solved and the children have gotten married, let's get married too! Let's live together in the future.
, take care of each other.”
Cen Man looked confused, "Why did you suddenly say these things today...Did Xiaoliang tell you something? We are a family now, and you don't have to come to me and say these things because of what the children said."
Qiu Cong frowned, "Are you rejecting me?"
Cen Man looked at Qiu Cong and sighed, "Isn't it good to be like this now? The children must have said something. I take care of everyone because I am happy and I am happy that I don't have to be like this."
"Why don't you want to marry me?" Qiu Cong was puzzled, "You don't like me? Or do you like Lao Mu? Lao Mu is indeed more likable than me. If you like Lao Bai or Lao Wen Bu Da
possible."
Cen Man's face turned dark when he heard this, "I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!"
"Why is that?" Qiu Cong asked, "Yes, the children reminded me. I was slow and didn't think about this before. But I didn't come to you to tell you this just to make the children happy. We have been in love for so many years.
, just because I was only thinking about my children before and never considered such a thing. It’s not that I don’t have you in my heart. Now that the world is peaceful and the children are happy, we should also consider our own affairs. Don’t you believe it?
I am serious?"
Cen Man looked at Qiu Cong's furrowed brows and firm eyes, and couldn't help but be stunned, "You...are you telling the truth?"
Qiu Cong raised his right hand and swore, "It's absolutely true. If even one word is false, I..."
Cen Man interrupted him, "Don't say those unlucky things."
"Then you agreed?" Qiu Cong asked again.
Cen Man looked a little tangled, "We are both the same age. It doesn't make any difference whether we get married or not. We always take care of each other. I feel embarrassed even if we get married."
Qiu Cong smiled when he heard this, "What's the shame? The children are eager to see us get married. Jing'er and Qian'er also told Xiaoliang that if I can't get you to nod and agree to marry me, they won't have me in the future.
This grandpa only recognizes you."
"You are because..." Cen Man frowned.
Qiu Cong shook his head, "No! I just want to say that the children are very supportive, so don't have any worries. Getting married is still different."
"What's the difference?" Cen Man asked.
Qiu Cong blurted out, "If we get married, we can sleep on the same bed."
Cen Man's face turned pale, "What did you say?"
Qiu Cong reached out and took Cen Man's hand. Both of their bodies trembled slightly. The two of them had had closer physical contact than this before, but after breaking through the window paper, everything was naturally different.
Already.
Qiu Cong rubbed Cen Man's hand and couldn't help but sigh, "You are much younger than me."
Cen Man pulled her hand back and looked around subconsciously, "Don't do this outside and let others look at you."
"What are you afraid of? We will soon be justified." Qiu Cong shook his head, "Tell Lao Bai, Lao Mu and Laowen them first when we go back!"
"Why?" Cen Man asked.
Qiu Cong hummed, "Save them from worrying about you!"
Cen Man: ...There really isn’t one.
Cen Man has liked Qiu Cong for many years. When she first heard that Qiu Cong confessed that he wanted to marry her, she was very hesitant because she had long been accustomed to hiding this feeling in her heart. She was used to them being like brother and sister.
Friends and family relationships.
After Cen Man was healed by Su Liang and saw the light, and Qiu Cong and she both became Su Liang's masters and started a new life, she was extremely grateful. She lived a fulfilling and happy past two years, even if there were twists and turns during the period.
There were risks, but she felt that everything was worth it and everything could not be better.
Because of this, instead of having the idea of getting closer to Qiu Cong just because her life had stabilized, Cen Man gave up the thought and felt that she was very happy now, and no longer expected the feelings in her heart to be responded to.
.This is also because the only important person in Cen Man's life used to be Qiu Cong, but now it is very different. She has more family members, so the things that she once cared about are no longer so important to her life.
Therefore, when she suddenly heard Qiu Cong say that she wanted to get married, Cen Man's first thought was: it must have been the children who instigated it, otherwise Qiu Cong would never have said that.
Cen Man didn't want to force Qiu Cong. After coming here for so many years, she knew that Qiu Cong had no such thoughts for her. Being with Qiu Cong was no longer so important to her, but it didn't mean that she didn't care.
In other words, this relationship is no longer a "help in times of need" for Cen Man, who has been lonely for most of his life, but has become the "icing on the cake".
The moment the two of them held hands, Cen Man knew that some feelings would never change, and the doubts in her heart dissipated instantly.
The two of them walked out of Qiu Mansion side by side. The relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in the past was gone, replaced by a feeling that made both of them feel a little strange, but they couldn't help but feel happy.
"In the future, I might not be able to get along with Lao Bai and the others." Qiu Cong said cheerfully, "Of the brothers, I am the only one who has a wife!"
Cen Man couldn't help but laugh, "Just think about this in your mind, you might get beaten if you say it."
"It doesn't matter whether you say it or not. It's useless for them to envy you." It was obviously sunset, and Qiu Cong suddenly felt that his surroundings suddenly became brighter.
"Let's wait until Jing'er and Qian'er get married." Cen Man discussed with Qiu Cong.
Qiu Cong shook his head, "No wait, I'll tell them when I get back today. In this way, Jing'er and Qian'er will be even happier when they get married. It's time to get ready for our wedding."
"We are already at this age, there is no need to..." Cen Man said.
Qiu Cong shook his head again, "Don't think about age. Now it's not without conditions. I think we will leave it to Jing'er and Qian'er to take care of our marriage. You are busy working on their marriage."
Cen Man disagreed, "The children have just gotten married, so don't disturb them."
"Then I'll take care of it. It should be my business." Qiu Cong said, "If you don't understand, I'll ask you for advice when the time comes."
Cen Man nodded, with a smile on his face.
By the time the two of them returned to Su Mansion, dinner was already about to begin.
Su Liang saw the look on their faces when they entered and knew it was done.
Cen Man sat down, but Qiu Cong did not. Like Cheng Yun before, he cleared his throat and announced his good news, "Cen Man and I are also getting married."
Qiu Jing was the first to react and praised, "That's great! Congratulations, grandpa!"
Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu jumped up excitedly. Ji Xiaoshu kept clapping his hands and exclaimed, "Wow! That's great! Master Qiu, senior brother and I originally planned to match you up! I didn't expect that there was no matchmaker.
Opportunity!"
Zheng'er smiled brightly and nodded, "Yes, yes, Xiaoshu and I were still discussing this matter last night!"
Su Liang raised his hand, "Let me make it clear that I am the matchmaker this time. Masters, remember to give me a big red envelope."
Lao Mu cupped his hands and said, "Lao Qiu, you finally have an idea! Congratulations!"
Lao Bai looked at Qiu Cong and Cen Man with envy and a bit of sadness in his eyes. He thought again of his fateful relationship.
Qiu Cong listened to the endless congratulations, sat down with a smile on his face, tilted his head and said in Cen Man's ear, "My fault, it took so long."
Cen Man pushed Qiu Cong and asked him to pay attention. The children all watched.
Tomorrow Qiu Jing will get married, and today Qiu Cong and Cen Man's affairs have been settled, making them even more happy. Gu Ling took out the good wine Duanmu Chen gave him and let the masters drink it.
Ji Xiaoshu wanted to taste some secretly, but before he could touch it, the wine glass flew away, and when he raised his head, Gu Ling was stunned.
"Master, is it okay to drink a little?" Ji Xiaoshu discussed with Gu Ling, "There are so many happy events today, senior brother and I also want to celebrate the two senior masters."
"Drinking is bad for children's brains." Gu Ling said there was no room for negotiation.
"Okay, okay, then I want to drink juice. Master made it by hand!" Ji Xiaoshu asked Zheng'er as an ally, "Senior Brother, you also like drinking it, right?"
Zheng'er smiled at Gu Ling, "If there is, that would be the best."
Gu Ling went to the kitchen to clean the fruits, and used his homemade simple juicer to make a pot of juice and bring it over.
The children each had a cup, Su Liang had a cup, and Sheng Yue wanted the last cup. Gu Ling poured it over to Cen Man, "I wish Master a sweet life in the future."
The children raised their glasses and said in unison, "I wish my master a sweet life in the future!"
Cen Man was so moved that she couldn't help but blush, "Thank you...I really thank you." With such good children, it was hard for her not to be happy.
Yan Shiba bumped Sheng Yue with his arm, "You want to drink that juice? I'll make it for you!"
Sheng Yue shook his head, "I just want to drink what Gu Ling made."
Yan Shiba was unhappy for a moment, "Tell me the truth, you don't really like Gu Meiren, right? In order to see him all the time, are you using me to stay in this house?"
Zheng'er next to him heard Yan Shiba's weird remarks and choked on his juice.
Sheng Yue glanced at Yan Shiba coolly, "If you have the guts, say what you just said out loud."
Yan Shiba stepped on Sheng Yue hard under the table, "Trick me? Wait until you get back and see how I fix you!"
Sheng Yue nodded, "You're welcome, I will accompany you."
Zheng'er: ...he should sit farther away from these two people in the future, otherwise he will always hear some words that make him vaguely understand and feel that he should not listen and should not understand...
After dinner, Lao Bai, Lao Mu and Wen Ming took Qiu Cong to drink again, saying they wanted to congratulate him.
Qiu Jing and Nangong Qian found Cen Man alone and once again expressed their gratitude and love for her, and their sincere hope that she and Qiu Cong would be together.
…
Late at night.
Gu Xiaonuan has been sleeping in the same room as Zheng'er and Ji Xiaoshu recently. There are many happy events at home, and Gu Ling said that he also wants to be the groom every night...
Gu Ling and Su Liang hadn't fallen asleep yet. Su Liang had just finished taking a bath. After Gu Ling dried her hair, she continued to knit an unfinished Chinese knot.
Su Liang leaned on the recliner and watched Gu Ling working seriously under the lamp. She felt that this scene was really picturesque.
Gu Ling raised his head and could see the gentle eyes of Su Liang that he loved most. He couldn't help but smile, "If you look at it again, will you eat me if you look at it again?"
Su Liang was happy when she heard it. This came from a famous advertising slogan she once told Gu Ling in her previous life. Her master is really getting cuter and cuter.
"Eat later, after you finish your work." Su Liang said with a smile.
Su Liang just took a sip of water and almost choked, "Master, what did you say?"
"It would be great if we could elope to the moon, chop the osmanthus trees into firewood, and use it to roast the jade rabbit." Gu Ling looked serious.
Su Liang clasped his hands together and said to the bright moon outside the window, "Moon God, my husband-in-law is talking nonsense, don't take it seriously."
"I'm sincere," Gu Ling said, "There are more and more people in my family, but I just want to live a world of two with you."
Su Liang raised her eyebrows, "You don't want your precious daughter anymore?"
"She will grow up." Gu Ling said, "We will leave the capital and return to Sujia Village in a few days. We will only take the children with us, and we will not take anyone else with us, and we are not allowed to go with them."
Su Liang heard that Gu Ling wanted to be quiet. Although he had a high emotional intelligence in front of his elders, he had personally prepared all the wedding gifts for everyone, and he was responsive to the children's requests. Even Sheng Yue said that Gu Ling was a good person in his heart.
A Bodhisattva.
In fact, Su Liang had the same idea as Gu Ling. She liked the lively days, but she still missed the simple, quiet and interesting times she and Gu Ling spent together.
"The masters all said they wanted to get together." Su Liang smiled, "But let's get rid of them when the time comes!"