I remember it was several days past the Mid-Autumn Festival last year when Laosan’s wife still brought a large mooncake to our house, at that time we had not yet separated into different households.
"If you miss them, eat some sweets." Captain Zhao knew that Laosan’s wife had given her spouse plenty of candy.
Mrs. Zhao did not speak again.
"Third Brother and his family had arrived in the Capital City, I had originally planned to get married after the autumn harvest, but now it seems Third Brother won’t be able to taste my wedding candy."
Cao Dali moved quickly; he had started going on matchmaking dates even before Zhao Tianhe began his.
When Mrs. Cao learned that Li Cuihua had married a worker in the town and had given birth to a son, she hurriedly asked the matchmaker to arrange blind dates, not wanting to fall behind.
This time, he had found a match and was waiting to get married after the autumn harvest.
"We can wait for Third Brother to come back during his winter break."
Zhao Tianhe’s tone changed, "Dali, after you get married, are you going to separate from the family?"
"We’ll separate. My bride’s side mentioned separating after getting married, and my parents agreed," Cao Dali said indifferently.
Third Brother went to university in the Capital City and was not used to it at first.
"And you? How did your matchmaking go?" They had not discussed this before, but now the topic was brought up again.
"The one I had before fell through."
Cao Dali and Fang Chaoyang did not continue the conversation.
"I’m thinking of writing to Third Brother after the autumn harvest to ask about the situation there, whether we should take the opportunity after the harvest to earn some more money," Zhao Tianhe whispered.
This autumn harvest, no one was skiving.
After storing the harvest, they could divide the grain.
Moreover, this year’s harvest was exceedingly bountiful.
"It depends on the situation." Cao Dali wanted to go, but he was getting married. Once he separated from the family, he would need to build a house; he wasn’t sure if he would have the chance to go.
Cao Dali and Zhao Tianhe’s gaze fell on Fang Chaoyang, who knew what they meant.
"I probably can’t go; last year my sister-in-law helped me take care of my sister, but this year both Third Brother and sister-in-law went to the Capital City."
Back home, Grandma Fang was getting old, his sister had almost been kidnapped, and they were wary of Little Uncle Fang eyeing their household.
Cao Dali and Zhao Tianhe were not at all surprised.
The relationship between Grandma Fang, due to her two grandchildren, and Eldest Uncle Fang and Little Uncle Fang, was not very good.
"There’s no rush. Third Brother is going to study in the Capital City for several years. We’ll all have a chance to go to the Capital City."
Yun Xiaoxiao adapted to her studies very quickly. After starting her major courses, she also started attending English classes. However, after a few lessons, she felt that her English was quite good.
"Teacher, I would like to ask if I could take part in your English proficiency test?"
This major in English had few students; some had a background, while others were still getting to grips with things.
But, suddenly someone said to her that they wanted to take an English proficiency test.
She had only been to two days of classes.
"I used to listen to English broadcasts."
Next, Yun Xiaoxiao introduced herself and her hobbies in fluent English.
The English teacher looked at her, the English indeed was really good, very standard.
Thinking of the pile of translation work she had, it was a relief to finally have someone who could help.
"You can take the test. I’ll help you apply. Student Yun, would you like to earn some spending money?"
This English teacher had returned from overseas.