Feng Xue had not yet left when Cheng You arrived.
Seeing the old lady's expression, she knew that Feng Xue had indeed gained some favor with the old lady this time.
It could be considered a blessing in disguise.
Both Feng Xue and Cheng You knew in their hearts that the other did not like them.
But they still had to maintain outward peace.
"Grandma, my mother-in-law made soup and asked me to bring it to you."
The old lady was pleased that Song Qinglan remembered her.
"Tell your mother-in-law not to trouble herself next time. I have everything I need here."
Cheng You put down the things and, not intending to talk to Feng Xue, turned to leave.
"You two talk, I'll be going back."
The old lady called out to her, "Your Brother Xu mentioned marriage to me a few days ago, saying he wanted to find time to propose. Has he spoken to you?"
Cheng You was startled. He really hadn't, and Qiu Tingting hadn't either.
Zhu Yan was in prison, her reputation was not good, which probably made Feng Xianxu feel insecure.
In the past, he hadn't been serious about any girl, and his parents' opinions didn't matter to him.
But it was different now. He had Qiu Tingting in his heart and was determined to marry her.
"He didn't say. When are you going? Will you and Grandpa be going together?"
The old lady shook her head. "Grandma is not well, so I won't go. But it wouldn't be good for your Brother Xu to go alone, it would seem insincere from our family. I want you and Grandpa to go together."
Cheng You agreed immediately. Even for Qiu Tingting's sake, she would help.
"The betrothal gifts are up to you, I don't know about that."
The old lady nodded with a smile. "Grandma has already thought about it. Tingting is a good girl, we can't wrong her. How about eight hundred for the betrothal gifts? What do you think?"
She and the old man had saved quite a bit, so eight hundred wasn't much for them.
Cheng You nodded. Qiu Tingting's family was from the countryside of Yan'an, and eight hundred was a substantial amount.
If it was too much, it would put too much pressure on the other party.
"As for the 'three turns and one ring,' I think we can skip the bicycle and sewing machine. Let's swap the radio for a television, buy a watch, and I'll add some other things."
Cheng You smiled. "Grandma has considered everything thoroughly. Let's do it this way, it's already very decent."
Feng Xue's palms were almost bleeding from digging her nails in. She couldn't say a word.
Feng Xianxu was getting married. Hearing this, she could barely breathe.
He had become an obsession in Feng Xue's heart. Although she had known that the day would come when he would get married,
hearing it now, she still couldn't accept it.
She let out a breath and said, "Grandma, can I go too? Brother Xu and I grew up together, and I'd like to contribute to his major life event."
The old lady hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
"If you want to go, then go. The nanny is watching the house anyway."
With more people, it would show that the Feng family valued Tingting.
Cheng You glanced at her subtly. Feng Xue's demeanor was calm, as if she had truly accepted Feng Xianxu's impending marriage.
"Grandma, please let me know when the time is set. I'll be going back now."
Feng Xue stood up. "I'm leaving too. I need to go back and check on Dad."
The old lady was not feeling energetic, so she didn't keep them.
The two walked out one after the other.
Feng Xue looked straight ahead, then suddenly smiled and said, "You must never have imagined that I could walk into the Feng family's home so openly."
Cheng You said calmly, "I truly never imagined it, because I never considered you at all."
"You can only boast with words now. After all, there's one more person to share your grandparents' inheritance with. You must be very sad, right?"
Feng Xue felt refreshed. As long as the Feng family elders passed away before Feng Yaojun, she was sure to get a share of the inheritance.
The old lady had many good things. As long as a little bit slipped through her fingers to her, she would be secure for the rest of her life.
Cheng You retorted sarcastically, "Only you would covet the little things your grandmother has. Do you think I care about them?"
What she possessed might not be less than what the old lady had.
Feng Xue thought for a moment and had to admit that Cheng You was indeed wealthy.
She suddenly felt uncomfortable again, and the joy she had just felt vanished.
"Cheng You, is Brother Xu really marrying that Qiu Tingting?" she changed the subject.
Cheng You glanced at her. "Didn't you hear just now? He's probably already submitting the marriage application."
Feng Xue bit her lip. "That Qiu Tingting is not worthy of Brother Xu."
"If she's not worthy, then who is? You?"
Cheng You curled her lips, her phoenix eyes filled with disdain.
She looked down on Feng Xue, and never concealed it.
"If you have the ability, then go and make Brother Xu change the name on the marriage application to Feng Xue. If you don't have the ability, then shut up. You say she's not worthy, but have you even looked in the mirror to see what you are?"
She might as well have been stabbing Feng Xue in the heart with a knife. Every word hit her where it hurt most.
"Cheng You, we are nominally cousins. Why are you helping outsiders?" Feng Xue said uncomfortably.
Cheng You didn't want to bother with her and walked away quickly.
After strolling around the compound, she headed towards the cultural troupe.
Qiu Tingting was stretching her legs when she saw Cheng You arrive and quickly ran out.
"Why are you here at this hour?"
Cheng You gave her a playful glare. "You're talking about it. You and my brother are getting married, and you didn't tell me beforehand. It turns out I'm the last to know."
Mentioning the matter of marriage, a hint of shyness appeared on her face.
"I just didn't have time. I wanted to tell you after the marriage application was approved."
She held Cheng You's arm, her face filled with the sweetness of a young woman.
Achieving happiness with the person you love was as sweet as eating honey.
Cheng You leaned in slightly. "My grandma said that in a while, I'll accompany Brother Xu to your house to propose."
Qiu Tingting's eyes widened with surprise. "So soon?"
"Do you think it's too fast? Then I'll tell Grandma..."
"No, no! When did I ever say it was too fast?"
Seeing the smile on Cheng You's face, Qiu Tingting's cheeks blushed.
"You're teasing me again!"
Cheng You pinched her cheek. "I know you're eager. Even if I suggest it, Grandma won't be willing to postpone it. My Brother Xu is not young anymore."
Qiu Tingting snorted. "Who's eager? Your brother is eager."
Cheng You didn't argue with her. Feng Xianxu was indeed eager.
"Feng Xue is also coming along. Be wary of her. Although I don't like speaking ill of others behind their backs, she is indeed malicious."
Qiu Tingting was surprised. "Why is she going?"
Cheng You: "After all, she's Brother Xu's sister. She has the standing to go."
Qiu Tingting puffed out her cheeks, feeling a bit unhappy.
"So annoying."
"If she's annoying, just ignore her," Cheng You shrugged.
After chatting with Qiu Tingting for a while, someone came out to call her for practice.
They had all heard the news of Qiu Tingting's upcoming marriage and offered their congratulations.
A few people, who didn't know how to read the room, asked, "Tingting, is your fiancé that grandson from the Feng family, the one doing research? Doesn't their family have a bad reputation? There have been quite a few scandals."