The bountiful harvest spread like a virus from north to south. This year, besides the beaming smiles on the faces of the vast number of members, even the newspaper office sent staff to the countryside for interviews and reports.
Li Qinglin arrived at the Beijing newspaper office in this atmosphere to start his job. Compared to the last meeting, he seemed more composed and restrained with the addition of glasses.
Upon hearing that Zhang Guoqing was going to the military academy for further study, he was not surprised at all, and looked at Zhou Jiao who was joking with Hu Xiaohui, "So you two won’t make it to Taozi’s wedding then?"
Zhou Jiao shook her head with difficulty, "Let’s see. If I can squeeze in some time, I’ll try, otherwise Yuanyuan will go alone; I’m really overwhelmed."
Hu Xiaohui, who had heard about their past, laughed heartily.
"You stop laughing too. Where are you planning to hold the celebration? Don’t run out of town again."
Hu Xiaohui blushed with embarrassment and looked at Li Qinglin.
Zhou Jiao twitched her mouth at the sight, feeling quite toothache. Fake! It must be fake!
Li Qinglin smiled at his partner and looked at Zhou Jiao, "The elders in the family plan to host in both Beijing and the Northeast, but I’ll listen to Xiaohui."
This public display of affection almost made Zhou Jiao want to act on behalf of Li Aiguo and his wife. Truly getting a wife and forgetting your mother!
"Is the date set?"
Li Qinglin nodded, "After I report to the unit, we’ll first get the marriage certificate with the wedding held in Beijing during National Day. If there’s no long holiday, we’ll return to the Northeast for a feast by the end of the year."
"Jiao Jiao, isn’t Zhang Yuntao’s wedding at the end of the year? How about I hold the feast right after theirs? Then you and your husband won’t have to make another trip."
Zhou Jiao gave her a sideways glance, "Are you sure you’re not wanting me to accompany you for courage?"
Hu Xiaohui laughed heartily, "I knew you understood me best! It’s set then."
"Are good friends meant to be used?" Zhou Jiao laughed and tapped her, "According to the rules you have more than half a month of marriage leave, probably can’t wait until New Year’s."
"So everything is still uncertain."
Zhou Jiao nodded in understanding. She only knew Hu Xiaohui hadn’t changed jobs but didn’t know if she had told Li Qinglin the real situation. With their identities, occasionally going on a mission is like eating or sleeping, hopefully the bride won’t run away on the wedding day.
"When is your Zhang Guoqing coming back? I still want him to help Lin Zi get to know a few more friends."
Zhou Jiao secretly rolled her eyes, aren’t you afraid your majestic evil deeds will be exposed? "Where’s Little White Dragon?"
"That boy mingles with all kinds, better to wait for your man."
"Wow, you must really think highly of him." Zhou Jiao thought for a moment, "Better to wait until you get the marriage certificate, no need to rush."
Hu Xiaohui rolled her eyes, "Okay, listening to you. Do as you see fit."
Being upfront, Zhou Jiao couldn’t be bothered with her tricks, even without Zhang Guoqing stepping in, can anyone not give face to the Bai Family?
"Is the new house ready?"
Li Qinglin shook his head, "I just settled the job, can’t wait for housing allocation. This time I came to ask Xiao Wu for help finding a house."



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