Zhou Yongbing was so excited that he didn’t know what to do.
"Xiao Li, how about I propose after Brother Fusheng cos back?
Also, I don’t want you to be too tired. After we get married, you shouldn’t work on the farm anymore. I know you’re capable, but I care about you, you’re still a young girl, once you marry . It’s my job to support the family."
Yanli suddenly felt a sense of calm after hearing this. Yes, she would rely solely on Zhou Yongbing to support the family after marrying into it.
"Will I end up being a burden to you?"
Zhou Yongbing was taken aback. "How could you be? Isn’t it normal for to support my wife and kids? If you really like working, you can take over my mom’s job. She can retire next year."
This finally dispelled Yanli’s worries. "Okay, you can propose to my eldest sister and brother-in-law."
Finally getting the approval, Zhou Yongbing smiled like a child.
"Alright, let’s get engaged and married as soon as possible. This way, I can accompany you back, transfer your household registration here, and you won’t have to work hard on the farm anymore."
"Okay, it’s just a pity about Yuanyuan’s piece of land, but there’s always Mr. Li’s family. Originally, if Yuanyuan hadn’t asked first, I would have taken it, but Mr. Li will definitely take it instead."
Yanli truly found it a pity, but she couldn’t stay there farming, could she? Then what was the point of getting married? Couples should be together, not apart.
"Actually, I can still farm on the farm and co back after the autumn harvest; it’s the sa."
Zhou Yongbing listened to Yanli’s words, "Xiao Li, I really care for you. You don’t have to work so hard. I’m here for you, and next year you can take over the job. My mom works in the statistics office, I’m not saying this because I look down on you. But if you take over, you need to be literate and know accounting,
so you won’t have it easy this year either. You need to focus on studying for a year."
"I’m fine with reading. I can handle basic accounting. I just don’t have a degree."
"That’s easy. My brother-in-law is the principal of the middle school. You can take the exam, and if you pass, you’ll have a degree, won’t you?"
"Can I really get a degree?" Yanli was surprised and delighted. Now she didn’t feel like farming anymore.
"You should be able to. I’ll go ask my brother-in-law to see if he can think of a way,
don’t worry, he’s my brother-in-law. He will definitely help us."
Yanli felt satisfied now. She had a strong desire for education and a degree.
The entire way, it was Zhou Yongbing’s excited voice. He was truly ecstatic. There was no way for him to express his emotions except by talking endlessly.
"Xiao Li, should we wait for Director Wang?"
"Isn’t it rude to just send it in directly?"
Zhou Yongbing checked the ti. "There’s more than an hour left. Should we first go find my brother-in-law? Why didn’t I co over on a bicycle?"
Yanli chuckled, "Go ahead and ask, I’ll wait here for Director Wang."
"It’s too cold outside. Walking over here was fine just now, but standing here for a while will get too cold. You should wait at the security office. I’m familiar with the place."
The feeling of being cherished was quite pleasant, and Yanli was willing to accept it. After Zhou Yongbing escorted her inside, he hurried away.
He was like a child, eager to show off in front of the girl he liked, wanting to see her smile.
He arrived at the school in just half an hour.
The school was in a semi-paralyzed state. For the students, they could co if they wanted or not, and it was fine either way.
"Xiao Bing, why are you here?"
"Brother-in-law, I’ve found a fiancée. She wants to get a junior high school diploma, can she take the exam and get it that way?"
"Did she go to elentary school?"
"No, but she’s self-taught. She works on the farm and is going to take over mom’s job at the end of next year. We’re planning to get married soon. Can you give her a set of junior high school books to study, and then she can take the exam?"
"Sure. If she doesn’t pass, we’ll discuss it again. Do mom and dad know about your relationship?"
"They do. Once the date is set, you’ll get to et my fiancée."
Having gotten the confirmation, Zhou Yongbing hurriedly left. He still needed to go to the fertilizer factory to et his girlfriend.
He arrived at the factory just a little before quitting ti.
"Xiao Li, my brother-in-law agreed. In a few days, we’ll find you the junior high school books. You can study at ho, and if there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask ." Zhou Yongbing assured her with confidence.
"Great. That’s wonderful." Yanli was truly thrilled; she longed for knowledge and a diploma.
The watchman had also noticed the situation. "Xiao Bing, is this your fiancée?"
"Yes, she is," Zhou Yongbing said proudly.
"You’ve got a keen eye. Not bad at all. You’ll definitely do well in the future."
Zhou Yongbing loved hearing that complint.
They waited until the quitting ti and saw Director Wang co out. Only then did Yanli rush over.
"Director Wang, these are dried fruits I brought back from the south, they’re good for both the elderly and children. Please take them ho and try them.
Director Wang, please don’t be too modest. This is a token of my appreciation. Thank you for your help over the years."
Seeing the girl’s sincerity, Wang Haishan smiled as he accepted them. "Thank you, Comrade."
"No need to thank , I’m the one who should be thanking Director Wang for his help."
Zhou Yongbing waited on the side. After sending off Director Wang, the two of them headed back.
On the way, it was still Zhou Yongbing doing the talking. Before they knew it, they reached the Zhang Family’s house.
"Xiao Li, let walk you in," he asked with a hint of anticipation.
"Sure." After all, their relationship was already established, and now it was okay to et the elder sister.
Mrs. Zhang smiled knowingly as she saw the two of them walk in.
"Aunt."
"Co in quickly, it’s too cold outside."
Zhao Yanping was just about to cook when she saw her younger sister and Zhou Yongbing co in. She understood her younger sister had agreed.
"Elder sister, Zhou Yongbing and I are officially together now."
"Good, Xiao Bing, you’d better take good care of my sister."
"Rest assured, elder sister, I’ll listen to everything Xiao Li says."
Zhao Yanping was pleased. She wasn’t alone here anymore. With her younger sister nearby, it was a good thing for both sisters. They could rely on each other.
In fact, Zhao Yanping felt that this place was better than the farm in many ways.
Mrs. Zhang invited Zhou Yongbing to stay for dinner.
"Aunt, I think I’d better head back. My parents don’t know where I am."
Yanli walked him to the door.
"Xiao Li, we’ll discuss the engagent once Brother Fusheng returns."
"Alright, but I’ll still need to go back soon to make arrangents and not delay the spring planting."
"Yes, once we’re engaged, we’ll get the marriage certificate, and then when we co back, we’ll hold the wedding banquet."
Zhou Yongbing had thought it all out and felt it was the best plan. Without a marriage certificate, it would be difficult to sort out the household registration.
"Alright, let’s wait for my brother-in-law to co back and discuss it then."
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