It was particularly lively under the big locust tree.
"Ming Xuanniang, you didn't make up a story, did you? Did Miss Lin really get pushed into the water by Miss Zheng?"
Mrs. Sun nodded and described vividly: "Of course it's true. I heard what Mrs. Zheng said with my own ears. She said that the Lin family was a high-ranking official in the capital. If his son married Miss Lin, he could be promoted and make a fortune. That's why he planned to fall into the water. A good show. Think about it, a man rescues a woman from the water, a hero saves a beauty, and the woman will definitely marry him. Even if Miss Lin doesn't like the young master of the Zheng family, but her reputation is ruined, she can only marry Zheng. Young Master, Mrs. Zheng’s plan is really brilliant.”
"Isn't this forcing Miss Lin to marry her son? This Mrs. Zheng is really not a good person."
"Master Zheng must be the person that Mrs. Zhang's niece Li Xiuhong married. I heard that Li Xiuhong is pregnant with the blood of the Zheng family. Hey, he already has a child, and he wants to marry a yellow-flowered girl from an innocent family. Why are the Zheng family so shameless? Woolen cloth."
"Didn't we go to the city and watch a play? Isn't that what the play was about? A man with a low status falls in love with a woman with a high status. A hero comes to save the beauty. If a woman with a low status wants to marry high, then come It’s a drama of falling into the water, this marriage will definitely happen.”
Sun said mysteriously: "When Mrs. Zhang's niece was able to marry Master Zheng as a concubine, wasn't it a good thing secretly, and Master Zheng had to take responsibility? I have to say that this trick is disgusting, but it is true that it is useful. it works……"
"Ahem!"
A cough interrupted Sun's words.
Mrs. Sun raised her head and saw Cheng Wanwan walking over, and immediately said: "Sister-in-law, Mrs. Lin finally found out that it was Mrs. Zheng who designed it..."
"Don't talk nonsense here." Cheng Wanwan said softly, "Mrs. Zheng and Mrs. Lin are good friends. The two ladies are also close friends. Nothing like what you said happened. Miss Lin fell into the water accidentally. It was an accident. .”
Sun quickly defended: "But I heard it with my own ears..."
"His third aunt heard wrong." Cheng Wanwan said in a very calm tone, "As for the Zheng family and the Lin family, don't talk nonsense in the village in the future. If you are overheard, you will be charged with disrespect."
Sun shrank his neck.
Both the Zheng family and the Lin family had people serving as officials. As a village woman, she really couldn't afford to offend her, so she had no choice but to suppress her desire for gossip.
Others nearby also quickly stopped talking, not daring to follow Sun's lead.
At this time, a young man ran over. It was Sun Xiaolei, the youngest son of Sun's eldest brother.
"Auntie, we've finished all the work in the store." Sun Xiaolei touched the back of his head honestly, "My mother made a pair of insoles for Chunhua and asked me to deliver them to her personally. Can I go to the city to find Chunhua?"
The village canteen only serves one meal for lunch, so he has nothing to do after finishing his work at noon.
Mrs. Sun smiled happily. It seemed that her sister-in-law also wanted to get married. She said hurriedly: "There is nothing to do in the afternoon. You should go quickly. You can also help with some things."
Sun Xiaolei smiled honestly, turned around and walked towards Ping'an County.
Cheng Wanwan frowned slightly: "His third aunt, are you really determined to let Xiao Lei be your son-in-law?"
"Xiao Lei is so good. I saw him growing up. He is honest and hard-working. He has been in the store for so long. He does all the hard work and never complains." Mrs. Sun was very satisfied. "Sister-in-law, do you think it's okay?"
Every time Cheng Wanwan went to the canteen, she did see this child working hard. People in Guihua Village were generally lazy, but Sun Xiaolei was different. He was very honest and diligent. If he was not Chunhua's cousin, she would definitely Raise your hands to approve this marriage.
In addition to close relatives, there is another point. Chunhua is not willing to marry at all, so why force others to make it difficult.
"I think it's not good if the relationship is too close." She thought carefully about her words, "If there is any conflict between the two of you in the future, then you and your mother's family will have to fall out, and the gains outweigh the losses."
"Xiao Lei has a very good temper. It is impossible for him to have a conflict with Chun Hua." Mrs. Sun said with a nonchalant expression, "Even Chun Hua is too stubborn and won't agree to it, life or death. But as long as Xiao Lei is good to Chun Hua, this girl will be willing sooner or later. Get married."
Cheng Wanwan was speechless.
Chunhua was not her daughter. No matter how much she said, it would be useless. She might as well go and give Mrs. Zhao some advice. The old lady's words would be more effective.
Sun Xiaolei walked for a long time and finally reached Ping'an County.
Dahe Banquet is located at the end of a street. It used to be not very lively here, but since Dahe Banquet became famous, the business of some shops at the end of the street has also improved.
In the afternoon, there was no business in the store.
Zhao Ergou sat at the counter and read the ledgers, Dawang was cleaning the warehouse, Yan Tiezi wiped the table, Cheng Fang swept the floor, and Wu Huiniang and Chunhua were in the kitchen preparing ingredients for the afternoon.
Sun Xiaolei stood at the door, not daring to go in, and shouted: "Brother Ergou, is Chunhua here?"
"It's Xiao Lei, come in quickly." Zhao Ergou raised his head, "Do you have anything to do with Chun Hua? She is busy in the kitchen. You can go directly."
"Thank you, Brother Ergou!"
Sun Xiaolei wiped the soles of his shoes outside before crossing the threshold and walking in.
Chunhua was picking up the live fish and slapped the fish on the head with a knife, but the fish slipped away and fell to the ground.
She was about to bend down to pick it up when a hand picked up the fish on the ground faster than she could.
She raised her head and saw Sun Xiaolei. Her expressionless face suddenly darkened: "Why are you here?"
She didn't hate this cousin before, but ever since her mother had such ridiculous ideas, she didn't like this cousin anymore.
"Chunhua, wash your hands and go out to talk to your cousin." Wu Huiniang said with a smile, "Bring out this plate of snacks from the kitchen and serve me a cup of tea."
Sun Xiaolei quickly waved his hand: "No need to bother, I'll help with the work."
He picked up the kitchen knife, quickly helped kill the fish and gutted it, and then started working hard, killing the fish and then the chickens and ducks.
Wu Huiniang couldn't help but praise: "You look young, you can do anything, but you are not needed here, don't get your clothes dirty, go sit in the lobby for a while."
"I have nothing to do anyway." Sun Xiaolei said honestly, "My mother told me to help Chunhua work every day from now on. I am strong and can do any kind of work..."
Upon hearing this, Chunhua's face turned dark.
Is this because she is convinced? Do you want to settle down the marriage after just two weeks?
She rolled up her sleeves, took the knife from Sun Xiaolei's hand, and pushed him out of the store: "Go away, leave quickly, and don't come here again. I'll get annoyed when I see you!"
Sun Xiaolei was extremely anxious: "I have no other intention. I just saw that you are too tired every day, so I came to help you. Don't worry about it. I also have these insoles, which my mother made for you..."
"You have a lot of farm work at home, you should go back and help your parents!" Chunhua paused, then lowered her voice and said, "I know what you are planning, I will put my words here, no matter what, I will not If you want to marry into your Sun family, you have to give up!"
She turned around and slammed the store door shut.
Everyone in the store was stunned.
Chun Hua has always been gentle and reserved, but this is the first time they have seen Chun Hua get angry.
"Bang bang bang!"
There was a sudden knock on the store door.
Chunhua gritted her teeth and said, "I told you not to come!"
"Qingtianbairi, why is it closed?" Ah Fu's voice sounded outside, "Open the door, I'm looking for Dawang."
Zhao Dawang said quickly: "Oh, Ah Fu should have something to hand over to Grandpa, please let him in quickly."
Chunhua was a little stunned, and raised her hand to open the store door.
Ah Fu came in and saw that her face was not very good, and he was surprised and said: "Who made our Chunhua angry?"
"I also asked, are you trying to get into trouble?" Zhao Dawang hugged Ah Fu and walked to the backyard, "What good things did you bring to my grandpa this time..."
