Chapter 125 Marriage between a man and a woman

The Xie family has a large business, and this year's New Year is more lively than ever. Guests come in droves, and banquets are held continuously. Xiao Ling is busy in the backyard, and Xiao Wu has been running around all day.

It was not until the end of the January that Xiao Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that the New Year festival was almost over.

That day, after she had finished handing over all the household chores, she returned to her room alone, found all the purses, big and small, emptied them out, and counted the various rewards she had received that year under the lamp.

Just as a mountain of gold and silver ingots and loose gold and silver pieces were piled on the table, someone pushed the door open and a tall figure came in.

"Miss Ling, what are you busy with? You are counting money again."

Xiao Ling didn't even raise her head. Seeing that the person who came didn't knock on the door, she knew it was Xiao Wu.

One of them manages the shop in front, and the other takes care of the house in the back. They interact with each other at least dozens of times a day. It is common for Xiaowu to come to Xiaoling's room to discuss things with her, and no one is surprised.

Xiaowu didn't hesitate to close the door, stepped onto the kang, and sat down opposite.

"I count it every year. What do you need so much money for? Does Second Madam need you to eat and wear it?"

He reached out to fiddle with the money on the table, but Xiao Ling knocked his hand away.

"If you have something to say, say it. If not, get out of here."

Xiao Wu was slapped on the hand and made a "tsk" sound, but still took out a piece of money with body temperature from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Ling.

"Happy New Year to Miss Ling. Please accept it."

The money was the same as in previous years, still gold coins from that foreign country, and he really gave her one every year.

Xiao Ling's face showed a hint of smile at this moment. She reached out to take it, but Xiao Wu dodged and took his hand back. His peach blossom eyes, which always smiled at everyone he saw, were full of cunning.

"Talk to your brother first, what are you going to do with all this money?"

Xiao Ling gave her a blank look, but her hands didn't stop moving.

"I'm saving money to buy a house, so naturally the more the better."

Xiaowu frowned.

"Are you planning on going out?"

"I didn't plan." |

"Then why buy a house?"

"What do you care about me?"

Xiaowu leaned on the couch and watched for a long time. Seeing her carefully sorting the items and weighing them with a small scale, he suddenly spoke.

"Is the money enough?"

Xiao Ling shook her head.

"There's no end to this. Any amount of money can be spent. Of course, the more the better. Who says too much money is too much?"

"Is it enough to give you all my money?"

Xiao Ling looked up at him.

In the past few years, Xiaowu has been following Xie Yuduo everywhere, making many contributions. He is tall and handsome, and very eye-catching.

In the Xie family's shop, except for the second master and the older managers, everyone had to call him Fifth Brother. Outside the Xie family's shop, in the business world, many people would rush to call him "Young Master Du", and there was a lot of money involved.

Xiao Ling snorted softly and lowered her head.

"I don't want your money. I have to pay it back after borrowing it. What's the point?"

Xiaowu stood up and sat up straight, then randomly mixed the coin into her pile of money.

“No need to return it.”

"You gave me alms?"

Xiaowu narrowed his eyes and smiled slightly.

"When you buy a house, I'll move in too, so I don't have to pay it back, right?"

Xiao Ling glanced at him again, and there was no joking in his eyes.

If a young girl still can't understand his feelings, it would be a waste of her years with Shen Qi.

Over the years, she had noticed Xiaowu's feelings, but she had been making excuses and ignoring him for a reason.

She grew up in a poor family. Her parents quarreled with each other every day and insisted on having children one after another. They did not care about them after they were born. When they grew up, they got married or went to work. They had no conscience as a parent and made the children born in their family suffer.

For this reason, she has been determined since she was young that she will never get married and have children in this life. She would rather live naked and go without any worries.

Later, when she came to Chen Qi's side, she also secretly planned that if she was lucky in this life, she would serve the second lady for the rest of her life. If she was not so lucky, she would save money and buy a house, so that she could make a living anywhere and would never live like the life in Baihe Town again.

He happened to meet his enemy Xiaowu.

Xiaowu's father died young. His mother was weak in character and was bullied in her husband's family. She could not protect her child, and even the family's house was occupied by her uncle's family. After enduring hardship for half a year, he was finally sent to the Xie family on Yinshi Street. She followed the arrangements of her father and brothers from her natal family and got married.

Xiaowu no longer remembers his mother's appearance. He only remembers that she was always aggrieved, always crying alone, and always wiping her tears. It was also his fate to like a bold girl like Xiaoling.

Now, relying solely on his status beside Xie Yuduo and his outstanding looks, he only needs to open his mouth and countless girls would be willing to marry him.

But he also learned the second master's infatuation and had long been thinking about Xiao Ling, the fierce girl who always scolded him.

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After saying that, seeing that Xiao Ling ignored him, Xiao Wu moved closer, lowered his voice, and spoke sincerely.

"I want to marry you, are you willing?"

Xiao Ling's expression remained unchanged.

"If you are in need of a wife, I know that several maids in the backyard have taken a fancy to you and have always wanted to be your wife. Go find them."

"No, I want you."

"Stop playing."

"I'm not kidding. I've been thinking about this for years. We were young then, but now we're both grown up. It's only natural for men and women to get married. I'm going to marry you!"

Xiao Ling didn't even raise her head, she just counted the money by herself, still with no expression on her face.

"I don't want you."

Xiaowu narrowed his peach blossom eyes slightly, his face full of disbelief.

"Why not? I'm not ugly. If you help me, I'll remember your kindness and treat you well for the rest of my life, just like Second Master treats Second Mistress."

Xiao Ling was silent for a moment, then she rummaged through the pile of money for a long time, found the coin, and threw it at him.

"I don't want it. Go away. I don't want this money anymore."

Xiaowu reached out to catch the money, and threw it back into the pile of money. He didn't argue, got off the couch, and talked as he walked.

"Don't worry, I'll go talk to Second Grandma, and she will definitely help us."

Xiao Ling kicked him.

"You dare to say that? Watch your skin!"

Seeing Xiaowu was about to leave, Xiaoling turned back to gather the scattered money together, but the man stopped after taking two steps, turned around, strode forward, pressed her on the table, and then kissed her.

Xiao Ling was pressed on the table by him. She struggled so hard that the scattered gold and silver pieces under her fell all over the bed. She tried to reach out to strangle him, but her hands were restrained and she was pushed into his arms.

Xiao Ling felt dizzy and hot from his kiss, her heart was pounding, and her whole body felt like it was on fire. She gradually stopped struggling and couldn't help but grab his clothes tightly.

The two of them tangled up repeatedly, unable to separate for a moment, and finally kissed passionately, both breathless when they broke apart.

Xiaowu lowered his head and leaned close to her ear, breathing softly.

"You like me too, right? Marry me, and I will live my whole life by your side."

Xiao Ling was fine with the first half of the sentence, but the second half was like a bucket of cold water poured over her head. She immediately came to her senses and pushed him away with all her strength.

"Stop talking, I don't want to. I won't marry anyone in my life. Stop bothering me and get out of here!"

Seeing that he was about to come over, Xiao Ling grabbed a handful of money on the table and threw it all over him.

Loose gold and silver coins tinkled and clanged, scattered all over the ground.

Xiaowu didn't move forward and walked away laughing.