Chapter 31 Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Yang Li, a waiter at Wanjin Restaurant, took advantage of the fact that there were few customers in the restaurant in the afternoon, changed into clean clothes, went out, and walked straight to an orchard in the western suburbs.

Among the large tracts of farmland in the western suburbs, there are many gardens dedicated to growing fruit.

Being close to the capital, no matter how many fruits there are, they can all be sold. If the fruits grown at home are good, they can even be sold to dignitaries and make a lot of money.

March and April are the seasons when some fruit trees are pollinating and blooming. Fruit farmers go back and forth among them, cutting off excess branches and leaving only the fullest ones, so that in summer and autumn, they will surely produce big, sweet fruits.

Some of them are already hanging on the branches, and you can pick them directly when the time is right.

As soon as Yang Li approached the Li family orchard, he could smell the fragrance of plums and cherries.

This reminded him of his hometown.

There was also a plum tree behind his old home. When his mother was still alive, she would always pick the biggest and roundest plums for him, hanging them on the branches for a long time and not allowing anyone to touch them.

When the plums were fully ripe, his father would pick them in the morning and leave them for him.

I won’t give it to any of my relatives or neighbors who ask for it.

After his mother left, no one took care of the plum tree and it could no longer bear such fruit.

Later, his stepmother came. Someone took care of the plum tree, but he was not allowed to touch any of the fruits on it. If he touched it, his father would glare at him.

By the time his younger siblings were born, he was completely homeless.

He begged for food in the village and lived as a beggar in the town for many years in a daze. Relying on his great strength and eloquence, he started working as a waiter.

Yang Li seldom thinks about the past. He just thinks that he doesn’t have that home and is free and alone. There is nothing wrong with that!

The plums in the Li family orchard now reminded him of many things.

"Someone from the Zhang family will come to get the plums soon. Are you ready?" an old man shouted.

"It has been prepared a long time ago, Dad, look."

It’s the voice of Miss Li!

It seems that she was not lying. Her family does have an orchard and a yard, and it seems that they raise a lot of chickens, ducks and geese.

Yang Li couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. Just as he took a step forward, the guard dog suddenly barked.

"Who's there!" Miss Li shouted and walked out with the dog.

Seeing that it was the waiter from Wanjin Restaurant, Miss Li smiled and said, "It's you."

Old man Li followed and looked at Yang Li for a moment: "Who?"

"Marrying into the family." Miss Li whispered, "What do you think?"

Miss Li had naturally mentioned this matter to her father, and Old Man Li's expression immediately changed, and he looked at her with some scrutiny.

A few years ago, Old Man Li planned to let his daughter get married normally, but the capital was not peaceful during those years and the marriage was delayed.

Everything is peaceful now, but my daughter is now 28 years old, which seems a little old now.

It’s not that I can’t get married, it’s just that I look around and I’m never satisfied.

When his daughter suggested marrying into the family, it was exactly what old man Li wanted.

Aunt Li, who was feeding the livestock, came over and called Yang Li, "Why don't you come in first and talk in the garden."

Yang Li felt uncomfortable being stared at, and when he thought about what he came here for, he felt very uncomfortable.

If it weren't for Xiao Hongniang's words of advice still ringing in his ears, he would have run away long ago.

Miss Li untied the dog leash, patted the big dog, and let the dogs continue patrolling.

The big dogs stared at Yang Li for a while before going to patrol the orchard.

Old man Li watched for a long time, but he just thought that the boy was stupid and didn't know how to do his job.

Could it be that my daughter likes him because he is tall and has a decent appearance?

Can he cook? It would be nice if he could.

Anyway, he and his daughter are enough for both of us at home and outside.

Yang Li entered the orchard almost at the same time. Seeing the baskets all over the ground and papers with crooked writing on them, he realized that the Li family still had a lot of work to do today.

Fruit picking is usually done in the morning, when the garden should be cleaned up to remove rotten fruits and fallen leaves.

Yang Li, who had been wandering outside for a long time, could still see this.

Both parties were a little embarrassed, but Miss Li said while tidying up the orchard: "Would you like to try some plums? We just picked them today."

There is no shortage of various fruits in the orchard.

A few big plums were stuffed into Yang Li's hands. He felt a little panicked, and then he saw that the Li family members were working. He ate a few bites and helped clean up the fallen leaves under the fruit trees.

As expected, Miss Li chooses people with great strength. Although he is a little unskilled, he does the job competently.

After cleaning up the fallen leaves and rotten fruits, he helped to organize the baskets. After finishing, he could even help mix the feed for the cows.

After Yang Li came over, he, who was quite eloquent, didn't say much but just kept working.

Old man Li was shocked: "It seems that he really wants to marry into the family."

Aunt Li glared at him, obviously quite satisfied with her future son-in-law, and then asked about Yang Li's situation.

Yang Li is 22 years old this year. His grandparents are not at home. He has a father and a stepmother, two younger brothers and a younger sister.

As for the family property and land, he knew nothing about it.

It’s not that I don’t want to know, but I’ve kept it from him.

According to normal marriage standards, this is definitely inappropriate.

If I marry into the wife's family, it would be an advantage?

Old man Li admired his daughter again. She was worthy of being called the best one.

Miss Li did not comment.

But she was more curious about another question. When she mentioned this to Yang Li that day, Yang Li was obviously very resistant, and she also knew that some waiters in the restaurant even laughed at him.

When she saw this scene, Miss Li felt that this matter would not work out and even started looking for other candidates.

How come it came back again after a few days?

Yang Li blushed and mentioned an unexpected person.

"Xicheng Huinu Dim Sum, did you know that the boss's daughter is a famous matchmaker in Xishi?" Yang Li said, "Yesterday, their whole family went to the restaurant for dinner, and I mentioned this matter."

"She said, she told me to come and take a look first, and said I don't need to care what others think."

What does it mean to marry into the wife's family or not?

As long as the two people are suitable for each other and the family is happy, that's a good thing.

We're just living together anyway.

Little matchmaker?!

Of course they know.

I just never thought I would have any relationship with them.

Miss Li was surprised and said, "It's her."

The Li family was already somewhat satisfied with the young man who had worked for the entire afternoon.

Now that I see that Little Matchmaker is optimistic about it, I am even happier.

Knowing that Yang Li would have to go back to the restaurant to work soon, Aunt Li prepared dinner in advance. They were all farm meals, with fresh ingredients and a generous amount of oil. Yang Li had a very satisfying meal.

Even though he works as a waiter in a restaurant, it is very rare for him to eat such delicious meals.

Before leaving, Mr. Li wanted to pack some fruit for him, but Miss Li shook her head: "He wants to go back to the restaurant."

When the people in the restaurant saw Yang Li bringing fruits, they would inevitably gossip about her and ruin her marriage.

Unexpectedly, Yang Li gritted his teeth and said, "Bring some, let them all see it."

"Little Matchmaker also said that the more ridiculous someone is, the more jealous they are."

ah?

Not to mention Old Man Li and Aunt Li, even Miss Li hadn't thought of this.

Yang Li naturally had to withstand a lot of pressure when he carried the fruits from the Li family orchard back home.

But he thought, since he had made up his mind, he would marry into the Li family as long as the Li family didn't mind.

As for these ridicules, they are just appetizers.

Moreover, he could also take a closer look to see who laughed the loudest. Maybe it was just as Little Matchmaker said, the more someone wanted to marry into the family, the more they would laugh at him?

Yang Li, who was carrying a basket of fruits back to Wanjin Restaurant, naturally attracted a lot of attention.

There are not many customers at this moment, so both the kitchen staff and the front desk staff have time to get together and chat.

When Yang Li was packing up to leave in the afternoon, some people speculated: "He's not really going to marry into the family."

"That's too embarrassing."

"It's not bad. With his family situation, it's okay for him to marry into his family."

"Hey, this fruit of yours, isn't it from Li Daguo's house?"

Li Daguo is Miss Li’s real name.

Her previous name was Li Xiaoguo, which sounds more like a girl's name and is cute.

But when she was older, Miss Li felt that since her family ran an orchard, they should call the fruits "small fruits" or "big fruits".

Therefore, many people laughed at this name and said it did not sound like a girl's name.

"Hey, don't forget us when you become rich and powerful after marrying into my family."

"You are so spineless. You would give up your ancestors just for a few bucks."

"You have no skin or shame, and you don't look like a man at all."

Although Yang Li was embarrassed, he was mostly observing.

It was just as Little Matchmaker said.

Those who laugh at him are actually jealous.

Especially those who were laughing, they were obviously indignant.

Yang Li suddenly felt relieved.

Why bother with these people? Just live your own life.

Isn't it better to work in the orchard than here?

Su Yinyin was very happy when she knew that Yang Li agreed to marry into the family and had discussed the marriage with Miss Li.

It’s best to figure things out for things like this!

Su Yinyin also received fresh bayberries and cherries personally sent by Miss Li.

When Miss Li came, she looked at the Hui Nu Dim Sum sign on purpose, and when she saw the little doll writing inside, she asked in surprise, "Little Matchmaker?"

Su Yinyin was no longer surprised by the nickname. She looked up and heard her elder sister say with a smile, "I'm Li Daguo, the one in the orchard, the fiancée of the waiter at Wanjin Restaurant."

Why? ? ?

Su Yinyin stood up, and Madam Su also walked out of the kitchen, saying in surprise, "It's you."

Miss Li came specially to thank Xiao Hongniang, and said that when her family holds the wedding banquet, she will definitely order snacks at Yin Yin's house.

She had to deliver fruits to other people's homes, so she just left a large basket of fresh fruits and left in a hurry. She looked like a straightforward person.

Su Yinyin was eating bayberries while telling Yuan Rui about this matter.

Li Ruiyuan was not interested in these things, but he was happy to listen to the baby talk. Finally, he said, "I guess this matter is not over yet."

Not over yet?

Li Ruiyuan reminded: "Yang Li's father would not agree."

Yes.

She forgot about it.

Although his family does not value Yang Li, his son is going to marry into the family, and the child will have to change his surname in the future.

If this matter gets out, his father will definitely be furious.

Li Ruiyuan has already started to get involved in government affairs and understands the thoughts of these old-fashioned people very well.

No matter what new policies the imperial court introduced, they would resist on the grounds that the ancestral laws could not be changed.

People like Yang Li’s father are also stubborn.

Su Yinyin pondered for a moment and said seriously: "There will be trouble, but it can't be stopped."

"Why?"

So do you believe Yang Li and Li Daguo?

Su Yinyin stretched out her body, and her expression was particularly relaxed: "Because things are constantly moving forward, the stubborn old-fashioned will be abandoned by the prosperous times."

She has studied history.

One can even feel that the era she lives in is moving forward.

Not only is she optimistic, she also goes out to tip off people!

Li Ruiyuan felt amazed by the confidence in Su Yinyin's words.

No matter what time, the baby's heart is full of hope.

"Let's go to Wanjin Restaurant together!"

Su Yinyin said something to her mother and went to the restaurant with Yuan Rui to find Yang Li.

Yuan Rui was accompanied by servants, so Madam Su was naturally relieved and said, "Come back early. If you have anything, remember to find the street patrol."

Su Yinyin nodded quickly, pulled Yuan Rui's sleeve and left.

At Wanjin Restaurant, the kitchen was preparing food in the morning and the waiters were helping with chores. The lobby was deserted, waiting for the guests to come for lunch.

At this moment, there was crying and shouting in the lobby, and even the kitchen staff came to watch the fun.

"Aren't you ashamed? You're marrying into the family. You've embarrassed all your ancestors."

"You useless thing! If you are filial, don't associate with Li Daguo!"

"You have lost all your dignity. How could our Yang family have someone like you?"

"The family has fields, land and cattle. You want to marry into the family just for the money? Do you have any shame?"

The one who was crying and wailing was not Yang Li’s father, but Yang Li’s three aunts and a group of Yang family members.

Yang Li's father was squatting beside him wiping his tears, looking extremely sad.

There were also Yang Li’s stepmother and younger brothers and sisters sitting on the stools. The stepmother looked like she was watching a show, while the younger brothers and sisters looked indignant.

In short, they all express the same meaning.

Unfilial descendant Yang Li!

He actually wants to marry into the family!

Shameful!

shameless!

Yang Li stood by with a gloomy face, and there were also guys watching the fun, and even people at the door watching the fun.

Su Yinyin was surprised and said, "I'm still a step late."

The two of them came to the front and heard people around them say, "Yeah, whose good kid is marrying into the family?"

"Not a man at all."

"His family is pretty good, I heard they have houses and land, why would he want to marry into his family?"

"A gigolo is really despised."

The discussion grew louder and louder until everyone in the restaurant lobby could hear it.

Yang Li's aunt also spoke up: "Yes, the family has everything, and you are the eldest son, why do you want to marry into the family?"

Yang Li's father also nodded: "Son, let's go home and not do anything that would embarrass our ancestors."

Everyone was arguing loudly. Su Yinyin clearly noticed that Yang Li's stepmother's face changed slightly, so she asked directly: "Father Yang, you said that your family has a house and land, so you don't want Yang Li to marry into the family. May I ask how much land you have and how many houses you have?"

Many people followed suit and asked. Yang Li hesitated to speak, which made Old Man Yang think he saw hope, so he quickly said, "There are more than 20 acres of land, and four houses have been built."

"We are raising cattle this year. With our family's financial situation, how can we allow our eldest son to marry into the family? The whole Yangjia Village will laugh at us then."

After the news reached Yangjia Village, everyone in the village pointed at his family and laughed. When the news spread outside, others were laughing at the entire village.

Even the married sisters came back to ask.

We can't afford to lose this person!

Yang Li was just about to ask if these things had anything to do with him when he saw Xiao Hongniang winking at him.

Su Yinyin asked again: "Well, then, tell me, how much land and houses can be allocated to your son? You said he is the eldest son, so he must get more."

Yang Li’s stepmother couldn’t help herself, but thinking about the recent rumors, she forced herself to shut up.

"His father is still alive, why is he instigating the division of the family now? What's the big deal!" Yang Li's aunt shouted.

That's not wrong. It's inappropriate to call for division while the elders are still alive.

The fact that he was asking about how to divide the family property seemed like he was hoping his father would die soon.

Many people looked at Su Yinyin with disapproval: "What do you know, little kid?"

Su Yinyin was unmoved and said directly: "It's not a matter of dividing now, I just asked you to talk about it so that your son can be at ease. He knows how much he has, so he will definitely not marry into the family."

That's true.

Anyway, it's just talk, I'm not asking you to separate it now.

Li Ruiyuan looked at the servant and whispered something.

Old Man Yang said, "Anyway, he will definitely have the land. There is also vacant land next to the house. We can build him two rooms in the next two years. It will definitely be enough for him to marry a wife."

After saying this, I thought Yang Li would be moved.

Unexpectedly, there was a hint of sneer on the corner of his mouth, and it was obvious that he didn't believe it.

The next second, Yang Li's stepmother, who was originally watching the show, jumped out and pointed at Old Man Yang and yelled, "What are you talking about?! Give him land? And build a house?"

"Your Yang family's houses and lands, all of them were saved up after I came here. Are you giving them to your son for nothing? Dream on! They all belong to my son!"

Yang Li’s stepmother was a strong woman and a good worker. Many of the fields were actually cultivated by her and Old Man Yang together.

When she got married, the Yang family only had three acres of land and one house, and most of the family property was indeed saved by her.

She definitely won't want to be shared with others.

The onlookers were dumbfounded.

Isn’t that the guy’s mother? We are family, why are you distinguishing between your son and my son?

Li Ruiyuan's servant explained: "That's the stepmother."

stepmother.

No wonder.

Now the logic makes sense.

Yang Li's stepmother would never give away what she had worked so hard for. Yang's father explained to her that he should give the previous three acres of land to Yang Li, or at least two acres.

The result is naturally no.

But Li Ruiyuan is still adding fuel to the fire.

Su Yinyin took the contract that Li Ruiyuan had the servant write down, and saw what Old Man Yang had just said clearly written on it.

Five acres of land and two houses were given to Yang Li, the eldest son of the Yang family.

After Old Man Yang passes away, it will be given to Yang Li.

Su Yinyin handed it over: "You can just sign this contract. You don't have to divide it now. We can talk about it later."

Yang Li’s stepmother jumped up and tore the contract into pieces, not giving Father Yang any chance at all.

Her action scared Su Yinyin, but fortunately Li Ruiyuan was quick to protect Yinyin, otherwise it would have been quite scary if such a big person pounced on her.

Su Yinyin held Yuan Rui's arm to protect her, and said on tiptoe, "Since you won't give any to Yang Li, then what does your house and land have to do with him?"

"You don't give him a home, and you don't let him find his own home, so what can he do?"

When the onlookers heard this, they suddenly realized.

Many people understand Yang Li’s situation.

To be honest, half of the family wealth now was earned by his father. If the father had cared, he would have prepared it for his son long ago. There would be no need for him to ask for it at this last minute.

But where there is a stepmother, there is a stepfather.

For the sake of the current harmony and happiness of his family, his father took the initiative to exclude Yang Li, so don't blame the child for having other ideas.

Yang Li's eyes were red.

Yes, you don’t give me a home and you don’t let me start a family.

As for hatred, Yang Li was pretty good to his stepmother, but in fact he hated his father more.

He didn't dare to say this before, but now what Little Matchmaker said made him understand.

It’s understandable that his stepmother thinks he is a burden, but if his biological father acts like this, don’t blame others for bullying him.

Ever since he and Miss Li had made a verbal agreement, whenever the Li family came to West Market to deliver fruit, they would definitely give him a portion, no matter what kind of fruit was in season, and they would also bring him fish caught in the countryside and chicken legs cooked at home.

He almost cried while eating the shepherd's purse buns delivered yesterday morning.

This is the person who cares about him and truly treats him well.

His roommates did laugh at him, but he no longer cared. He just wanted to have a home, in any form.

Even the dogs in the orchard stopped barking at him. Isn’t that enough?

There were many different opinions around.

Father Yang was annoyed by his wife and blurted out: "I am trying to comfort him. Didn't you hear that? The things at home will definitely be given to our children."

Everyone suddenly became quiet.

Su Yinyin held Yuan Rui's arm, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Yang Li's aunts also stopped crying. Although they were still saying things like "unfilial" and "shameful", they were obviously feeling guilty.

Being so biased, how can Li'er go home?

No wonder this restaurant waiter is willing to marry into the wife's family!

Many people thought at the same time.

Yang Li sneered: "I don't want your things. When I was five or six years old, I had no parents and had to beg for food everywhere."

"I have nothing to do with your family from now on."

"This, this is just like saying it doesn't matter! Where's filial piety?" A sour scholar in the crowd suddenly said, "There are no parents in the world who are not right!"

"The Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues, do you understand?"

"Father is the leader of the son?" Su Yinyin asked. Without waiting for the other party to reply, Su Yinyin continued, "Father is the leader of the son. If the father is not kind, the son will flee to another place for the father's hope."

"Isn't what the guy did wrong?"

"You, what are you talking about?!" Suanru didn't expect that the little kid in front of him knew so much.

When Yang Li heard the words about the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues, he almost thought that he had done something wrong. He didn't expect that Xiao Hongniang could refute him, which made him more confident.

A man quietly walked up to him and whispered to him, "Speak as I say."

After a moment, Yang Li stood up again, looked at his biological father and stepmother, and directly repeated what someone had taught him: "Okay, I won't marry into the family, and I will go back to Yangjia Village tonight."

How come you suddenly figured it out?

The Yang Li family members were all surprised. That was great. Their Yangjia Village would no longer be laughed at by outsiders.

Yang Li's stepmother felt something was wrong.

Sure enough, Yang Li said again: "I will go back tonight. I will farm and live in a house in the future."

"I am the eldest son of the Yang family. According to the rules of my hometown, I will take everything that belongs to me."

Since we want filial piety, we must follow the clan rules.

He just did it this way.

He is no longer the five or six-year-old child he was back then. He is twenty-two years old and a strong laborer.

Look at this family, who dares to stop him.

The relatives who had just accused him would now stand on his side.

It’s not certain who will be bullied then!

Yang Li's stepmother was shocked for a moment, then her face changed drastically. This won't work! It definitely won't work!

The servant returned to His Highness and looked at Su Yinyin with great admiration.

So smart.

How can you be so smart?

There is no need to say more after using this trick.

Yang Li's stepmother would never let Yang Li go back. Instead, she would force him to get out. Now she even asked Yang's father to swear to the sky and directly severed the father-son relationship.

There is also a disadvantage. If Yang Li is awakened in this regard, will he really go back?

Su Yinyin remained silent and shook her head quietly: "No."

Even though he is an adult, he is still strong and young.

But it was difficult for him to resist in that home.

“When an elephant is young, it is tied to a pole with a rope, and no matter how hard it struggles, it cannot break free.”

“Even if you grow up and have enough strength, you will still be trapped in the same place.”

"If you are not a person with an extremely strong mind, you can't get out of it."

The servant suddenly thought of something and subconsciously glanced at their prince.

His Highness came out!

It’s still because of Su Yinyin.

Did the little baby know that she suddenly praised His Highness?

Fortunately, Yang Li is not a real elephant, so he has another way to go.

When Miss Li came over, Yang Li stepped forward quickly and explained: "I will not go back to Yangjia Village."

Miss Li shook her head at him. With her intelligence, she could tell what was going on. She even said loudly, "Okay, then I will marry to Yangjia Village. I heard that your family has a house, land, and cows. Aren't these all our eldest son's family?"

"I've been in business for so long, I can definitely take care of everything at home."

Miss Li even stepped forward and held the hand of Yang Li's stepmother: "Although you are not my real mother-in-law, I will still be filial to you. From now on, the Yang family will be handed over to me. You can rest assured. I will treat you the same way you treat Yang Li."

Everyone burst into laughter.

How to deal with Yang Li?

Is there any need to say this?

She wants to be the housekeeper before she even enters the house. This daughter-in-law is really powerful when she enters the house.

"As for your younger brothers and sisters at home, leave them all to me. An elder sister-in-law is like a mother, so I will definitely take good care of them. No one dares to go against my will!"

Even Su Yinyin couldn't help but say, "That's amazing."

Let’s not talk about whether Yang Li’s stepmother is willing to “give up power” or not, just thinking about handing the child over to her eldest sister-in-law would scare her to death.

No wonder he was able to marry into the family!

No wonder he can manage a large orchard!

Su Yinyin's eyes lit up, and she clenched her fist and said, "I'm going to marry someone in the future too!"

Li Ruiyuan's mouth corners flattened.

This is a bit difficult.