Chapter 214 - 214 164 Bu Yu's Visit

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214: Chapter 164: Bu Yu’s Visit 214: Chapter 164: Bu Yu’s Visit The first watch arrived. ————— “Dad, Mom, Uncle, Eldest maternal aunt, the weather is nice today. Why don’t we go out for a walk and eat dinner outside? Is that good?” After driving for a while, Zhou Mikang turned around to ask for the opinions of Zhao Yulan and the others. “No need,” Zhao Yulan refused without hesitation, “We have to catch the train early tomorrow, and we need to pack our things early. Actually, we’ve wandered enough, it’s been quite an eye-opener for Dad, Mom, and Uncle and Aunt.” Zhao Yushan laughed and continued, “That’s true. Riding in such a nice car and seeing so many scenes, we’ll have something to show off when we get back.” “Was it for you to show off?” Li Aiyuan glanced at her husband disdainfully, “You seem so capable at home, but the moment you step out, why do you act like an idiot?” Thinking about his performance at the Zhou family’s house, Zhao Yushan’s face turned red, but he didn’t back down, “You’re fearless because you’re ignorant! I won’t stoop to your level.” “Pfft!” Li Aiyuan shook with laughter, “You’ve picked up new skills in just a few days, your talk doesn’t even sound the same; Zhao Yushan, let’s see if you continue this act back home without Dad smashing his pipe over your head!” Remembering her father’s temperament, Zhao Yulan also laughed, “Big brother, if you dare to talk like that in front of Dad, he really could knock your head with his pipe.” “Hehe...” Zhao Yushan touched his head and chuckled sheepishly, “With you guys around, I can’t even pretend to be scholarly in front of my nephew-in-law.” Li Aiyuan couldn’t resist rolling her eyes at him, “You can’t even maintain it for three sentences, and you want to act scholarly.” “Just two sentences aren’t okay?” “Pfft!” This time, even Chuxia couldn’t help but burst out laughing, feeling very grateful for her Uncle and Aunt. She had realized early on that her parents were forcing their smiles, and she didn’t want to ask too much in front of Zhou Mikang. She planned to discuss it once they arrived at the hostel. The atmosphere on the way was really uncomfortable, but with her Uncle and Aunt blending in, things were much better. She wasn’t worried about Zhou Mikang being upset, but she had already guessed the reason. She didn’t want Zhou Mikang to mistakenly think that she married him purely for financial reasons. People are all flesh and blood, and she clearly saw how Zhou Mikang defended her during the engagement banquet. Although she didn’t fall for him instantly, she also didn’t want to hurt him without cause. Her parents were just too concerned about her, having a hard time adjusting; however, she believed there was more to the situation. The Zhou family couldn’t be lacking that much. Zhou Mikang dropped the family off at the hostel, chatted for a while, then said goodbye, mentioning he would return to join them for dinner in the evening. “Dad, Mom, did the Zhou family reduce the betrothal gifts, right?” As soon as Zhou Mikang left, Chuxia immediately voiced her doubts. “Yes,” Zhao Yulan nodded and took out the passbook, “Have a look.” Chuxia glanced at it and passed it to Zhao Yushan, Li Aiyuan leaned over to check and frowned, “What does this mean? Even if it’s a reduction, it shouldn’t be done so unscrupulously; aren’t they taking Chuxia too lightly? Seeing the expressions on your faces while we were on the road, I figured you hadn’t returned the gift money and thought there was a problem. We were even worried that Xiao Zhou might misunderstand. If we had known it was like this, we should have let him misunderstand; this is too much. I just don’t believe he didn’t see that you were upset, but to not even ask a single question, isn’t the Zhou family being too domineering?” “Enough, always on about it...” Zhao Yushan shot a glance at his wife and sighed softly, “Yulan, Baohe, we are all parents, I can understand your feelings. But you should think about it this way, they still gave Chuxia a bracelet and a red packet. Adding those up, it’s not a small sum. Yes, the way the Zhou family handled this wasn’t quite proper. Yet we can’t let this matter create a grudge in our hearts. Just think about it, back in our hometown, if you were to find a good family for her, that would be the end of the dowry. Maybe the Zhou family is planning to keep the money till the wedding to give something extra...” Zhao Yushan suddenly smacked his forehead, “I got it, isn’t the Zhou family thinking of inviting Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin for the engagement too? Remember what you two said, right? You said it’s all up to you to decide about Chuxia’s matters. If you really had brought the whole family along, the result might not be what everyone wants. The Zhou family members aren’t fools; hearing you say that would definitely help them understand the situation. They’re also probably worried about giving all the money to you and then getting too much attention back home, making things difficult.” “Are we those kind of people?” Zhao Yulan’s face was unhappy, “No matter how much money they give, we plan on saving it for Chuxia, and besides, even if they really give that amount, Baohe and I can’t accept it. We’ve already agreed on this, we’ll return it to them.” Eldest brother and sister-in-law, you should know, Baohe and I aren’t after the money, we care about the Zhou family’s intentions for Chuxia. Whether they give it or not is one thing, but if they didn’t, it would be another matter. It’s true, the gift the Xiao Zhou family sent for Chuxia today was quite substantial, but, but it feels different, eldest brother and sister-in-law, you... you understand what I mean, right?” “Understood...” Li Aiyuan wrapped her arm around Zhao Yulan and patted her, “I’ve known you for more than a day, and we all know what Baohe’s temperament is like. You explaining all this to us now is like you don’t consider us close friends. We think the same as you, of course, but at this point, we should look on the bright side. Is it possible to call off the engagement? Then we’d really become famous, don’t you think?” “Cancel the engagement? Absolutely not!” Lin Baohe declared decisively, “That would really make people think we’re selling our daughter! I’ve thought about this, let’s see how things go. If Xiao Zhou treats Chuxia well, let the kids get married. If he doesn’t treat her well, no matter how high his position, I won’t be afraid of him!” “You always act foolishly!” Zhao Yulan glared at Lin Baohe, “At the Zhou family’s place, my heart was in my throat the whole time, afraid you’d mess things up.” “When I act foolishly, it depends on the situation. We haven’t figured this out yet, so let’s not talk nonsense. Moreover, I think elder brother’s analysis makes sense. They are probably worried it would be awkward for us if we went back home, that’s why they did it. After Chuxia gets married, they’ll help us out bit by bit, which is better than giving so much all at once. The Zhou family must be thinking like this. You can tell from how Xiao Zhou and his mother protect our Chuxia, they clearly don’t have any issues with her.” “Alright, then we’ll see how it goes,” Zhao Yulan shifted her gaze to her daughter, “Chuxia, be extra vigilant. If anything feels off, write to us, and mom and dad will decide for you.” Chuxia nodded with a smile: “Mom, I know, I won’t let myself be wronged.” She brought up the topic just to get her parents to air their frustrations and avoid harming their health. Actually, her thoughts were nearly the same as her eldest uncle’s analysis. However, the most troubling part was that the Zhou family did this without any explanation. Regardless of the reason, it seemed quite inappropriate. She would wait a few days and see, trusting that the Zhou family members weren’t unreliable people. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have left such an important mark on the map of the Republic. With everything out in the open, Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe felt much better. When looking at the bankbook with the large sum of six hundred yuan, they felt less distressed. Zhao Yushan’s expression was solemn as he instructed Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe, “When you see Xiao Zhou again, don’t be emotional. If you want Chuxia to marry into their family, we need to consider her feelings more.” “Brother, I know.” Zhao Yulan said. “Brother, sister-in-law, thank you.” Lin Baohe said. Zhao Yushan and Li Aiyuan were taken aback, then realized, “You... ” Zhao Yushan slapped Lin Baohe’s shoulder, “Normally you’re as docile as a cat, but when it comes to Chuxia’s matters, you turn into a tiger. But brother-in-law, I like that about you. I used to think Yulan marrying you was beneath her, but now I see that it’s not at all, this is her good fortune!” “Hehe...” Lin Baohe grinned happily. Zhao Yulan, however, hugged her daughter, her eyes red, “Chuxia, your dad and mom and your eldest uncle and aunt are leaving tomorrow. You’ll be here by yourself, so be extra careful. If there’s any problem, discuss it more with your Brother Qiliang and Xiaoqiong. As for the Zhou family, try to visit less. An unmarried girl visiting her in-laws too often will be looked down upon.” “Mom, I know, don’t worry, I won’t let myself be taken advantage of,” Chuxia said as she reached out her hand, “Mom, let’s arm wrestle, I’ve gotten a lot stronger.” “This child...” Li Aiyuan stroked Chuxia’s head, her eyes also reddening, “Chuxia, your dad and mom have had a hard life. Behave well and make their lives better. Make those in your village who laugh at us realize they were blind!” “Eldest aunt, I’ll need you and eldest uncle to look after my parents in the future. They are gentle, and if someone bullies them, please support them.” “Do you even need to remind me that?” Li Aiyuan said with a sigh, “I told your parents to move over here directly, and they weren’t keen on it. If they lived in Xiaolin Village, who would dare to bully them?” “Thud thud...” “Coming,” Chuxia answered as she ran to the door. Opening it, she saw Jing Zhe standing there with a smile, “Teacher Jing, what brings you here?” Chuxia greeted him with a smile. “I heard uncle and aunt were here, I came to see,” As he spoke, Jing Zhe had already entered, placing what he was holding directly on the table and turning back to greet everyone. Chuxia looked puzzled at him, “Eh, how did you know who is my dad and mom, and who are my eldest uncle and aunt?” “Isn’t it obvious from the look and appearance?” Jing Zhe said as he took a seat where it was empty, “I wanted to visit uncle and aunt a few days ago, but seeing them so busy, it seemed inappropriate to disturb them.” “You’re too polite!” Zhao Yulan laughed nervously, “You are our Chuxia’s teacher?” (To be continued. If you like this book, you’re welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation.)

Chapter 214 - 214 164 Bu Yu's Visit

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