"But it's no problem," Junior Ms. Qian said. "This year, I'll have your eldest brother and the others save more, and when your Fourth Brother goes to the capital, I'll have him transport two jars for you. Aunt Rong knows how to make meat sauce too—not just with lamb, the pork version is also quite good. But the best should still be beef, although beef isn't common. The last time I used beef was because County Magistrate Yang wanted it—he sent over a piece of beef himself…"
The aunt and niece chatted idly, and gradually, the topic shifted to Daya, Zhou Lixin. Junior Ms. Qian said, "Early this morning, someone from the Chief's house came to invite Dad over. They must be discussing the wedding date. In just a few days, Daya might be getting married."
Manbao was surprised, "So soon?"
Junior Ms. Qian chuckled, "You've just returned, so it feels rushed to you. But actually, this marriage has been in the works for nearly half a year now."
