Looking for a guaranteed monthly ticket, with an additional 10 tickets added in the first three days. If there are any remaining tickets, they will be supplemented later.

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  Xia Zhi didn't end up selling that red agate goose egg after all. Master Ma saw them off, and was reluctant to part with it, saying let Xia Zhi think carefully, next time he comes they can discuss the price.

  After leaving the jade shop, it was only in December that he dared to ask what the pearls were for.

  "Wear a wristband, okay?" Xia Zhi smiled and told Lao Yue, "When the time comes, each of us will wear one, what do you think, Lao Yue?" In May and July, they returned from their grandmother's house, each with a wristband. When they were showing off, Lao Yue's eyes were filled with envy.

  Agate rosary may not be a particularly expensive thing, but in the eyes of the little girl from the Zhuang family, it is already beautiful enough.

  Laiyue listened to Xia Zhi say so, and indeed happily said good.

  Xiao Hei Yu'er tugged at Xia Zhi's sleeve and asked in a low voice, "Sixteen, why didn't you sell that stone? It can be sold for a lot of money."

  Little Tree's ears were sharp, and he heard it from the side. He was also very puzzled: "Sister, I think the shopkeeper is quite fond of that stone. If we sell it, he will definitely give a lot of money."

  "I'm quite fond of this stone. I won't sell it, we'll talk about what to do with it later," Xia Zhi said.

  "Oh." Little Black Fish nodded in understanding. Xia Zhi likes it, so just keep it then. "Sixteen, wait for me to go back and find a better one for you."

  "We're going too." Little Shu and Duan Yue said in unison.

  Xiatu smiled and responded. They were able to pick up quite a few agates, but not many could be sold. If they were lucky, maybe one piece could sell for several taels of silver. But generally speaking, it was just enough for kids to exchange for some pocket money.

  The little tree is so happy, thinking it's just pocket money.

  Xiao Hei Yu and Lai Yue almost simultaneously asked Xia Zhi.

  "Sixteen, what shall we buy?" said Little Black Fish.

  "Fourth sister, where are we going next?" It's the twelfth month of the lunar year.

  Two sentences seem to have no difference, but the meaning is actually very different. Xiao Hei Yu saw that he made money and wanted to buy things. Lai Yue thought of going to see Wu Yue Xiang Qin.

  The market won't disperse for a while, it will only disperse in the afternoon. But as for the May matchmaking event, I estimate it won't take long. Xia Zhi stood still, thinking about where to go.

  La Yue was anxious, so she quietly approached Xia Zhi's ear and urged her to go see the May matchmaking. Xia Zhi smiled and pointed La Yue to go tell Xiao Hei Yu Er instead.

  The tenth month is really where I want to go, so I begged Xia Hei Yu: "Old uncle, let's just take a look. We'll just take a look and come out, and when the time comes, we won't delay buying anything."

  Little Black Fish may have a bad temper, but he has a soft heart. And let the tenth month say it, he also had a little curiosity about his object in May. He consulted with Xia Zhi: "Sixteen, why don't we go find your grandfather and them first?"

  Xia Zhi knew that Xiao Hei Yu Er was thinking of going, so he smiled and nodded in agreement.

  The blind date in May was at the big car store in town.

  At first, Xia Zhi thought the location was a bit strange, but after learning more, he understood why Old Man Xia chose this place. The Qian family lives in Qianjia Village, which is quite far from Linshui Town, about 70 or 80 miles away. Coming from there, they must have taken a carriage. The Xia family also rented a carriage to come over. The large car store has enough space to park and feed the livestock.

  Qian family let Xia old man choose a place to see, Xia old man was very considerate of the old brothers and decided on the big cart store.

  The big carriage store was at the south end of the town, and as soon as summer arrived, they hadn't gone there before, but had come all the way to ask about it. At the entrance of the big carriage store, Xiaotu first recognized the horse-drawn carriage they had taken to get there.

  This blind date thing, the adults at home definitely don't want a bunch of kids to get involved. The location of this blind date was something Xiaohu had accidentally heard from Old Man Xia. So, seeing that the location was correct, Xiàzhì instructed Xiaoshù in such and such a way, letting Xiaoshù go scout ahead first.

  The little tree was also very clever and soon came back with news after a short while.

  Old Xia and his family were in the big cart shop. "The other side seems to have come with four people, chatting with our grandfather and them."

  "Has Grandpa seen you?" Xia Zhi asked Xiao Shu'er.

  "I followed a few adults in and just took a glance at the entrance. Your grandpa and them definitely didn't see me," said Xiaoshu.

  Xia Zhi asked clearly about the positions of Xia Lao Ye Zi and others, then planned to enter from the side door of the big car store, sneak a few glances, focusing on looking at the young man who was matched with Wu Yue, and then withdraw.

  Not many people came in and out of the side door of the big car store, and their children didn't want to show off, so not many people noticed them. As soon as they entered, Xia Zhi's first feeling was that it was still quite lively inside.

  Then she looked around for Old Man Xia with her eyes.

  Xia Lao Yezi sat in the window seat, a large rectangular table with long benches on all sides. Xia Lao Yezi and an old man of similar age sat on one bench. Xia Er Shu and Xia Er Shu brought Wu Yue to sit on one side of the table, across from them was another middle-aged couple and a young boy.

  They came in through a side door and took this seat, which just happened to be right where they could see the couple and the young man.

  The young man was wearing a brand new gray-blue suit, sitting there looking neither tall nor short, but sturdy and robust, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, very spirited and also very honest.

  "It's okay." Little Black Fish, with an air of adulthood, hugged his arms and expressed his opinion. He thought that the Qian surname boy looked good enough to match May, but then added: "May is so lazy, whoever marries her will be unlucky."

  "Shh..." Xia Zhi hastily signaled to Xiao Hei not to speak. Although he had already lowered his voice, what if someone happened to hear him? At home, they could say whatever they wanted, but outside, especially in this situation, they couldn't ruin the May Day celebration.

  "Hmm, I know." The little black fish didn't say anything more.

  "It's okay," Xiaoshu also expressed his opinion, "not too tall." This is compared to Xiabridge. "Taller than May sister."

  "What's going on with you two?" Xia Zhi cried and laughed at the same time, "Alright, let's just take a look and then leave."

  Mr. Xia and Mr. Qian were chatting happily, but Uncle Xia, Auntie Xia and the couple opposite them seemed quieter. The young man from the Qian family was blushing, seemingly too embarrassed to speak. May...

  Summer solstice only saw the back of May's head, she was looking around.

  In May, the appearance is still okay. From an adult's perspective, although her eyebrows and eyes are not very prominent, when those slender eyes glance around, there is indeed a hint of charm. I don't know if she herself knows this point, but she has a habit of looking at people from under her eyelids. This look may not be pleasing to women, but it should still be attractive to men.

  On the same topic of women, men and women may have vastly different views.

  Xia Zhi was about to take a few kids away. They had just turned around when a big man suddenly appeared outside the door. The big man's hands were holding several packages, and his eyes were almost completely covered, so he didn't see Xia Zhi and the others. Several children deliberately dodged, but still couldn't dodge quickly.

  The little tree was knocked and cried out. This child is being raised by Tian's family a bit spoiled.

  Many eyes in the store turned over.

  Xia Zhi hurriedly checked if the little tree was damaged. The big man, seeing that he had hit someone, also apologized profusely, but Xia Zhi stopped him with a raised hand. The little tree was fine, and she didn't plan to make a fuss about it with the big man. Moreover, she didn't want to disturb Old Man Xia and the others.

  However, contrary to their wishes, Old Man Xia and his family eventually took notice of them.

  Old Man Xia saw a few children, but he didn't greet them. However, Second Uncle Xia, Second Aunt Xia and Wu Yue also saw them. Wu Yue was overjoyed, she stood up and loudly greeted in an exaggerated tone: "Lao Yue, Shi Liu, you've all arrived, hurry over here!"

  Isn't she embarrassed to call her sister over for a blind date for the first time?

  Since they had already called out, if they turned their heads and left, it would seem to the Qian family that they were impolite and lacked home training. But if they went over, that wouldn't be good either. Everyone would guess that they had come on purpose. Would Old Man Xia get angry?

  The summer solstice reconfirmed that this little girl in May is really not likable. But there's no way, they still have to go through it once.

  Old Man Xia obviously thought of this too and beckoned them over with a very gentle smile.

  "We used to say a word and leave." Xia Zhi whispered. If the two families get along, they should have lunch together. It's not like them to mix in, Xia Zhi had thought it over, planning to take some of the kids out for their own meal.

  The little black fish all nodded. Everyone walked to Old Man Xia's side, and they all greeted the elders of the Qian family very politely. Old Man Xia nodded and let them greet the elders of the Qian family.

  "Third Master, Uncle, Auntie, Brother Moonlight." Xia Zhi and Xiao Shu'er, La Yue listened to Old Master Xia's roll call.

  The little black fish has grown up for a lifetime, only calling him Third Uncle, Big Brother, and Big Sister. Even the young man Qian Yue still had to stand up and call him Old Uncle. As soon as he stood up, everyone discovered that his height was indeed not very high, considered medium height. However, the young man is only 14 years old, and should have more growth in the future.

  Qian Lao Ye Zi looked very happy, first he hugged Xiao Hei Yu Er and asked him all about his life, praising Xiao Hei Yu Er for growing up well, saying that Xia Lao Ye Zi was blessed to have a child in his old age.

  "Also didn't expect this, at my age I've got another troublemaker, worrying indeed." Old Master Xia appeared humble on the surface, but his smile was clearly one of pride and delight.

  Qian Lao Ye Zi laughed and praised Xia Zhi, Xiao Shu Er and Yue.

  "What brings you here?" Old Xia asked.

  "Dad, we're on our way." Little Black Fish replied.

  The Qian family exchanged subtle smiles, clearly seeing that these children were here to watch the excitement.

  "Dad, it's nothing. We're leaving. We still have to hurry to the market." Little Black Fish said, remembering Xia Zhi's words, and told Old Man Xia.

  Old Xia was about to nod. Wu Yue, however, pulled Dongyue down to sit in her seat. "Dongyue, you've been wanting to come home for a long time. Now that you're here, stay a while longer." Then she said to Uncle Qian and Auntie Qian, "This is my third uncle's daughter, Dongyue. She's only thirteen this New Year's, but she's the hardest working, most capable, and filial in our family. We all adore her."

  Lan Yue was suddenly pulled down to sit, first stunned, then her face turned red. She tried to get up, but Wu Yue pressed her shoulder and didn't let her stand up.

  "The children happened to come over and sat for a while. Old brother, I envy you, with a house full of grandchildren, the kids are so well-behaved." Mr. Qian said with a smile.

  "A few children at home heard their grandfather say that Qian San Shu's family was coming, and they were all busy preparing to take a look. Xia Er Shu seemed to be mediating, letting Xiao Hei Yu and Xia Zhi not hurry to leave, but instead sit down and wait for a while."

  Old Xia lowered his eyelids and chuckled twice, then raised them again, his expression unchanged, gesturing for the children to sit down.

  Xiao Hei Yu sat on a bench with Lao Ye, while Xia Zhi and Xiao Shu Er sat on another bench. La Yue was squeezed by Wu Yue and sat opposite Qian Yue Lai.

  Several people from the Qian family were talking to Xiao Hei. Wu Yue took the opportunity to say to Qian Yue, "Yue Lai Ge, this is Lai Yue. Lai Yue, this is Yue Lai Ge. Didn't you want to meet?"

  "Who wants..." Yan Yue's face turned bright red, and she was about to get up. May couldn't help but suppress her, so Xia Er Auntie "supported" Yan Yue and let her sit back down on the stool.

  "The twelfth lunar month." Xia Er Shu smiled and called out, then stretched her neck and enthusiastically chatted with Qian Da Shu across from her, not leaving the topic of the twelfth month for three sentences.

  It started to feel wrong on the summer solstice, she was about to speak when Wu Yue bent down and said her stomach hurt.

  "What's wrong, child?" Aunt Xia asked May in a flurry.

  "Mom, I have a stomachache." May seemed to be enduring the pain and said sensibly, "I'm fine, just let Sixteen accompany me for a trip outside." Everyone knew that she was going to the toilet.

  "Xiaolong, would you mind keeping your third sister company?" said Aunt Xia.

  Xia Zhi didn't respond, and she was just about to talk to Wu Yue. She stood up, supported Wu Yue, and went behind the big cart shop. After exiting the back door of the big cart shop, Wu Yue no longer bowed her head or cried out in pain, nor did she go to the toilet.

  "Third sister!" Xia Zhi looked at Wu Yue.

  "Sixteen, what are you looking at me for?" May laughed. "Do you want to go back? I blame myself for not pulling you earlier! This time in December, it's likely that a little son-in-law will be mentioned!"

  It's just as she suspected. What's hateful is May's attitude, which apparently doesn't think she's wrong and even thinks it's an interesting thing. Moreover, May speaks like this, and also has the intention of selling favors to her.

  It's not the twelfth lunar month, it's her. In May, she teased the twelfth lunar month and let her off. She and the twelfth lunar month are in cahoots, they can stand together and laugh at the twelfth lunar month. Although she had played pranks on the twelfth lunar month before, could this be considered a prank today?

  What's going on here!

  Xia Zhi's face sank as she grabbed May: "Third sister, are you okay?"

  "Ah?" May was somewhat taken aback.

  "It's all right now, let's go back." Xia Zhi said, and then pulled Wu Yue back.

  May is unwilling, and Summer Solstice is dragging on.

  "Third sister, are you going to let me drag you in by force or will you follow me in yourself? Don't blame me if you end up losing face later!"

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