Chapter 48 - 48 0048 Set Your Mind 4_1

Chapter 48: Chapter 0048 Set Your Mind 4_1 Chapter 48: Chapter 0048 Set Your Mind 4_1 Miao Fengqin sneered, “The way things are in this world now, I’ve seen no benefit in marrying into the Lu Family.” Turning to Feng Qingxue, she took her hand and said earnestly, “Qingxue, your uncle may be confused, but you must not be. This is a matter of your lifetime, so don’t just listen to him. Tomorrow, I’ll introduce you to a man from a well-bred family.” Men always prefer pretty women. With Feng Qingxue’s beauty, it’s easy to find a good match. Who in the Wanglou Brigade wouldn’t want to marry the niece of the brigade leader? Their work allotments and food rations depend on him, after all! “Aunt, I know you mean well, and I also know that Uncle won’t harm me. I spent a long time considering this decision. After all, I have to take care of Xiaoyun. With our parents gone and my brother and sister-in-law being such people, Xiaoyun would surely starve if left alone at home. Only the Lu Family would accept me, given that I’ll be bringing Xiaoyun along.” Upon hearing Feng Qingxue’s words, Miao Fengqin stayed silent. She had her own grandchildren to take care of and couldn’t adopt Feng Qingyun. Even if she and her husband were willing to, their children and children-in-law would probably not be happy about suddenly having another child around, who couldn’t work and needed to be fed. Wang Zhengguo, afraid that his wife’s words might deter Feng Qingxue, hurriedly led her outside. “Let’s take a stroll around the brigade.” He said, but in reality, he intended to show her the Lu Family’s situation. Feng Qingxue understood his meaning. As they walked, Wang Zhengguo murmured, “Qingxue, I promise I won’t harm you. Don’t listen to your aunt’s nonsense. The Lu Family isn’t as simple as it seems. When you marry into it, you won’t suffer. Although I can now support you and Xiaoyun, having a large family with many descendants, it’s not everyone will be happy about it. To avoid potential trouble later, it’s better to make good arrangements for you now.” “Uncle, I understand.” Upon hearing this, Wang Zhengguo was immensely pleased, his eyes crinkling with joy as he and Feng Qingxue strolled around. They then stopped at a cattle shed located a distance away from most residential areas. Sitting on a rock in front of the cowshed was an elderly man in his fifties. He was lean with snow-white sideburns and wearing a patched, old military coat. On seeing Wang Zhengguo, he promptly stood up. He didn’t speak, but Wang Zhengguo nodded at him and smiled, “My niece hasn’t been here for a long time, so I brought her along for a walk.” At these words, the old man’s eyes lit up. He carefully looked at Feng Qingxue before a hint of joy appeared on his face. Feng Qingxue recognised this elderly man as Lu Zhiyuan. Not being one for timid affectations, and unsure of the appropriate demeanor to adopt, she straightforwardly greeted him. “Good! Very good!” replied Lu Zhiyuan, expressing his immense satisfaction with a string of affirmatives. Once Wang Zhengguo and Feng Qingxue left, Lu Zhiyuan’s smile lingered on his face for a while. After some time, he murmured, “Didn’t expect the junior to be so lucky.” As wily as they come, Lu Zhiyuan could not have failed to appreciate Feng Qingxue’s qualities. After all, demeanor is telling. Without certain substance, one can’t cultivate the kind of poise she possesses. To Lu Zhiyuan’s eyes, Wang Zhengguo’s niece was far superior to his own daughter. Not having been impressed by Wang Jiao earlier, Lu Zhiyuan encouraged her reluctance and asked Wang Zhengguo to find someone else. Anxious about any potential changes, he went to see Wang Zhengguo that very night, getting straight to the point, “Zhengguo, could you do me a favor tomorrow morning? Please send out a telegram to Lu Jiang and ask him to come home and meet your niece.”