FID – Chapter 553

  Chapter 553: How Did You Fall for Father in the First Place

  Seeing the unresponsive girl, Mrs. Kang sat down next to her and spoke at length.

  ”Yu’er, you are seventeen this year, and you are already a grown young lady. In Xiangshan County, you are the only one who has not married at this age. In the past, you didn’t like anyone we picked for you, either because they were bad in your opinion or you didn’t like them. We can spoil you, but we can’t let you waste your time becoming an old maiden. Women are different from men. Men are more mature and sought after when they are older, but women are worthless when they are older. If you have that kind of thought, I will go to the Liu Family to sound them out.”

  ”Mother?!” Kang Ziyu immediately raised her head, widened her eyes that turned red and swollen from crying, and looked at the woman in surprise.

  ”Mothers know their children best. How can you hide your thoughts from me?” With her daughter’s reaction, Mrs. Kang smiled and confirmed her guess. She was right. “With your arrogant nature, if you had no feelings toward the second grandson of the Liu family, would you go there for nothing?”

  If she was so disinterested, why did she anxiously find a husband for Li Junyue? Wasn’t she just afraid of someone taking the lead?

  Li Junyue, the young lady from the Li family, was already gone, so there was no point for Mrs. Kang to mention her in front of her daughter, lest she touch on the knot in her heart.

  Kang Ziyu raised her chin and said forcefully, “Liu Zhiqiu is just a peasant, so I don’t like him! Do you know how excessive he treated me? He told me never to go to the Liu family compound again! He’s just a guy who digs food in the fields. What is he trying to pull off?!”

  Her words were harsh, but her eyes flickered imperceptibly.

  ”If you keep delaying things like this, you only have regrets when your prospective husband and our son-in-law is robbed. Girls, you should be soft when the occasion calls. After you get married, you will rely on your husband the most. When you have kept him close to you, you will be the winner.”

  Kang Ziyu remained silent.

  ”The current Liu family isn’t what they used to be. Liu Yusheng and Nanling King are already engaged, and the Liu family is already regarded as royal relatives. All you know is that Liu Zhiqiu is a peasant, but you have no idea how many noble ladies have set their eyes on him. Don’t ever think that you’re noble just because you’re the daughter of an official. If your marriage is successful, our Kang family will rise to the top. No won’t wait for you forever. Think about it yourself.” After finishing speaking, Mrs. Kang got up and prepared to leave.

  ”The command of parents and the words of a matchmaker; a lady should obey the marriage arrangements by her parents.I’ll listen to you, Mother.”

  When the seemingly urgent response sounded behind Mrs. Kang, she slowly smiled.

  Based on the Liu family’s style towards marriage, the Liu Zhiqiu would definitely not treat her daughter poorly.

  Her daughter would obtain happiness, and with their relationship with the Liu family, her husband was bound to have a smooth-sailing official career in the future.

  It was the best of both worlds.

  Meanwhile, Xinghua Village was once again filled with gaiety.

  At noon, most of the villagers returned from work in the fields, and the workers in the winery had also left work.

  The sound of gongs under the ancient locust tree at the entrance of the village rang frequently, and the villagers surrounded the ancient tree by layers, bursting into excited cheers from time to time.

  Liu Erlin’s family was also there. The couple were both smiling while Liu Zhiqiu was squatting aside with a straw in his mouth, joining in the fun with the villagers.

  Dahua of Xiapo Village stood at the foot of the ancient tree, holding a gong in one hand, and knocked it from time to time. His face was flushed as he raised his voice.

  ”The latest news, the latest news, these are all information that my friends specially collected in the town teahouse! Moreover, it is certified by Dahong. It is absolutely true! Our two villages’ Blessed Doll and the current Regent, meaning the King of Nanling, have already gotten engaged in the capital!”

  Many villagers rolled their eyes. “Dahua, don’t be shameless. The Blessed Doll is from our village. When did it turn into two villages?”

  Dahua clicked his tongue and retorted, “Come on now, did you hear the key point? The key point is that our Blessed Doll is engaged! With the Regent! Once this title is publicized, who will dare to bully us in the future?”

  Between the lines, he still emphasized ‘our Blessed Doll’. Even their Xiapo Village has a share.

  The Xinghua villagers didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. They have long been used to the thick-skinned Xiapo villagers, so they didn’t bother arguing the point. “Tell us, you’re making such a big show. Are you here to announce it or to show off?”

  ”What does it matter if it’s to inform you or to show off? Besides having fun with everyone, of course there are other things to discuss!” Dahua beat the gong again and again, holding a stick to point to the rivers and mountains, “From now on, the winery where we work is backed by high-ranking officials! We should be alert in the future. If we make a mistake, it won’t just be a matter of two villages. It will be a matter of state! Do you know what state affairs are? If you commit a mistake, click — You’ll be beheaded! Don’t blame us after warning you in advance!”

  ”Also, just to remind you, if we must talk about tricks, who do you think can catch up with our Xiapo Village?” The villagers laughed and scolded him, “But I really didn’t expect it. In just a few months, happy events happened one after another. Liu Erlin, Du Juan, Zhiqiu, your family is blessed with three blessings. Nannan is engaged, Zhixia is married, and I heard that in a few months, Brother Liu and Sister-in-law will be promoted to great-grandparents. These are all blessings!” 

  Liu Erlin smiled and said, “These are indeed blessings. When my parents come back, they will make it up to everyone. These three good tidings will definitely be celebrated!”

  ”Okay, then we’ll wait! Our tables will be ready by then. I heard that Young Boss Qian’s restaurant offers many signature dishes. We have only heard about them but haven’t tried them. Let him bring some over, and we will be satisfied!”

  ”Erlin, Erlin, our two villages are one family now. Don’t forget to call us for the delicious food. You can’t… favor one more than the other!” Dahua was anxious and immediately beat the gong.

  ”Won’t you come if I don’t invite you?”

  ”That’s impossible. Even if you don’t invite me, I’ll come. Just wait and see. If you don’t prepare more than ten tables at that time, I guarantee many won’t be able to sit down!”

  ”All the villagers will come and celebrate with you!”

  ”Hahahahaha!”

  The peals of laughter under the ancient acacia tree did not end until the sunset. Soon, the villagers dispersed one by one.

  After returning to the Liu family compound and looking at the deserted courtyard, Liu Erlin immediately sighed. “I don’t know when mom and dad will come back, and also eldest brother and sister-in-law. Don’t tell me they will really wait until Yuzheng comes out of her confinement before returning?”

  ”Yuzheng doesn’t have a natal family. It’s the first time she’s carrying, so she must be inexperienced. There won’t be anyone else watching over her. That is the first great-grandchild of our family. Mom and dad, as well as Elder Brother and sister-in-law must be more careful,” Du Juan replied as she went to work in the kitchen. 

  Although her man was half an old man, he was sometimes like a child. He liked clinging to his parents and stirring things up, making people between tears and laughter.

  ”It’s all our brat’s fault! If he has got a wife, mom and dad as well as brother and sister-in-law won’t be staying away from home for so long.” Liu Erlin didn’t like this atmosphere. In the past, the big courtyard was bustling every day, but now after they left for a few months, the courtyard seemed lifeless. “Brother is to blame too. He should have just taken sister-in-law to take care of their daughter-in-law. Why did he have to abduct mom and dad?!”

  ”Father, do you know what this is called? It’s called fighting for favor.” Liu Zhiqiu spat out the straw in his mouth and looked at his father, shaking his head. “Tsk-tsk, I really can’t believe it. You’re already a handful of years old but you’re still clinging to my grandparents…Mom, how did you fall in love with him in the first place?”