Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Home

The matchmaker went to the Tian family and successfully proposed marriage.

After the discussion was completed, the two young people met face to face.

On this day, it was drizzling and one could already feel the slight chill of autumn.

Thick fog was rising in the mountains.

Two people were walking vaguely between the ridges of the field.

Qin Xiong wiped away the rain and dew covering his wide sleeves. His beard was clean-shaven, and his eyes were like the misty mountains in the distance behind him, clear and deep, with a faint light leaking out.

The two families were supposed to visit each other, and the parents should have brought the child to the little brother's house, but...

They have lost their parents long ago.

Qin Bao walked in front, muttering to himself.

As the only "man's family member" who can come forward, Qin Bao is bound to say a lot of good things for his elder brother.

Under the eaves of the Tian family.

A man sat upright on the dirt embankment in front of the house with his legs together. His black cloth shoes were clean and crisp, without any spots of mud or moisture.

There was also a round bamboo dustpan on her thigh, with needlework and cloth inside.

Tian Ge threaded the needle and embroidered patterns on the corners of the handkerchief. She tied her hair into a single spiral bun that she seldom wore, and stuck a smooth sandalwood branch in it. Her lips were red rather than pink, and her cheeks were white.

The water droplets gathered at the top of the tile, and then fell one by one to the ground, forming a small mud puddle.

Tian Ge embroidered another stitch, holding the silver needle in her fingertips, but her eyes were not on the handkerchief.

From time to time, he looked at the gate in the drizzle.

Raindrops created ripples in the puddles.

Today is the day Qin Xiong comes to formally propose marriage.

Boom boom boom.

There was a knock on the door.

"I'm here." Tian Er walked out of the kitchen. The whole family was already waiting for him.

But some people are more anxious than their brothers.

As soon as he heard the sound, Tian Ge put down the dustpan and walked towards the gate in the drizzle.

The gray and white skirt swayed gracefully, and the small puddle was splashed with water.

The door opened.

At the first glance, Tian Ge opened his eyes wide.

He almost didn't recognize it.

Qin Xiong's thick, dark hair was neatly tied up, his beard on his temples and lips was clean-shaven, he had thick eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and except for the abrupt scar on his face, he was very handsome.

This is the first time I’ve seen Qin Xiong so refreshing.

It turns out that his burly appearance was just an addition from his beard; Qin Xiong's real face could even be described as handsome.

"Tian Ge'er, have you eaten?" Qin Xiong stood straight at the door, facing his gaze, and asked.

The voice was a little tense.

Tian Ge found it a little funny.

Qin Xiong moved the sack in his right hand to his left hand, and then back to his right hand.

It's really not the right time to ask.

Proposing a marriage is not just a way to hang out.

Tian Ge nodded and looked at it several more times unconsciously.

Qin Xiong held the things in one hand and tugged at the hem of his clothes with the other. He lowered his head to check that the clothes were still in good shape. He said, "I bought these clothes in a hurry in the county town yesterday. They don't fit me well. I'm sorry to have made you laugh."

Tian Ge hurriedly shook his head.

-----nice.

After demonstrating, I felt that it was very straightforward.

fortunately.

The gestures were more subtle than words, and Qin Xiong probably didn't understand them very well.

A light grey one-piece robe with a belt at the waist and a small crown on the head.

Although she looks tall and thin, with broad shoulders and a slender waist bound by a belt, she seems to be able to be held in one hand.

But Tian Ge knew...

The body hidden under the wide robe is strong, muscular and full of strength.

Suddenly, I smelled a refreshing scent of soapberry at the tip of my nose.

Tian Ge looked at it.

Qin Xiong lowered his eyes, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, seeming a little helpless.

"Tian Ge'er, let's go inside and talk first."

Qin Xiong raised his chin and pointed inside the house.

“Everyone is looking at us.”

Looking back.

Dad, eldest brother and sister-in-law, and second brother Zhuangzhuang were standing in a row under the eaves.

He stared at them with a half-smile in his eyes.

After being discovered, the second brother didn't care about his face at all.

"Brother Qin, Xiaoge just made that gesture and praised you for being pretty."

Tian Ge's cheeks suddenly turned red, and the small red mole on the tip of her nose made it look even more beautiful.

He quickly turned aside.

I really didn't realize it just now, I was stunned by looking at Qin Xiong.

-----Come in and sit down.

Qin Xiong stepped into the house and whispered something as he passed by them, which only the two of them could hear.

"As long as you like it."

The voice was so low, like the grass scratching against your ear.

Tian Ge closed the door, his chest still pounding. He clenched his fingers and placed them on his chest, turning his back to everyone to calm his heartbeat.

Really.

I used to think Qin Xiong was a quiet guy who couldn’t talk.

In the kitchen.

Everyone sat around the fire pit.

The gift Qin Xiong brought was particularly generous.

Even though the two families have reached the stage of meeting each other, there is still a possibility that it will not work out.

The gift proposed at this time just needs to be acceptable to save face, but Qin Xiong didn't think so.

A smoked wild boar leg, five pounds of refined sugar, a jar of pine needle wine, a piece of silk cloth, and a homemade slingshot.

Zhuangzhuang looked at the slingshot with his eyes shining.

Qin Xiong can be said to have taken care of all the members of his family.

Tian Ge sat next to her sister-in-law, at the seat farthest from Qin Xiong. She folded her warm hands, her heart beating fast, and stroked the hair at her temples.

Originally, I was just attracted by the man's good character.

He is steady and responsible, and is more trustworthy than others.

He is a mute boy with congenital defects.

I don’t ask for too much happiness, but I just hope that my future life will be more peaceful.

Unexpected.

As soon as it came to the meeting, Qin Xiong showed such importance.

A low and gentle voice sounded, pulling Tian Ge out of his thoughts.

"Uncle Tian, ​​you're familiar with my family's situation." Qin Xiong's Adam's apple rolled, and he sat upright on a small stool, looking at Tian's father. "Although we can't be considered rich, we have enough food and clothing. I can take care of the small piece of land at home by myself. I'm the only younger brother in the family, Qin Bao. Although I don't have the elders to look after me, no one will bully or embarrass Tian Ge."

"Of course I know your character, but when did you start to have such thoughts about my little Ge'er? Was it because of the incident when she fell into the water?" Tian Youcai asked kindly, sitting on a special wooden chair.

But upon closer inspection, Tian Youcai's brows were slightly furrowed.

After all, the two families have not been in contact for many years.

Qin Xiong was indeed a responsible child back then.

Just because they were the only family to attend the funeral that year, Qin Xiong brought his two younger brothers and knelt down and kowtowed to them in person.

Later, they provided some food aid from time to time.

Qin Xiong has been secretly repaying his gratitude.

Even repaying a favor too much.

The food and silver they received in return was many times more than what they had given out.

Even after repeated communication, it cannot be stopped.

When the child's mother was still alive, she felt that instead of continuing to interact with him with such a burden, it would be better to sever the ties and each live their own lives.

The years have passed.

I heard that Qin Xiong had never married, and his temperament became more and more dull and unkempt.

Going through the deep mountains and forests in wind and rain, dealing with wild beasts.

His hands were stained with real blood, his eyes were hardened by the years, and there was a hint of bloodthirsty cruelty in them.

The dry wood in the fire pit was cracked and made a crackling sound.

Qin Xiong nodded and thought for a while before answering Tian's father's question.

"At that time, Tian Ge deliberately wrote a 'suicide note', showing weakness when necessary and attacking when necessary. He also demanded the apology owed to him by the Li family mother and son. Every point was well-organized and calm. Tian Ge was very clever."

Qin Xiong looked at the firelight and spoke, with a smile suddenly appearing on the corner of his mouth, as if he was recalling the scene at that time.

Tian Ge was embarrassed.

It turns out that everything I did back then was revealed...

Pretending to faint, pretending to jump into the river to prove his innocence, pretending to write a suicide note...

Tian Ge covered his face and pretended to cough a few times.

Tian's father breathed a sigh of relief.

"Since your feelings are justified, I will tell you my concerns."

Qin Xiong straightened his expression and said, "Just tell me directly."

Tian Youcai pointed to the wall.

There were piles of gifts brought by Qin Xiong.

"Look at how anxious you are. You almost can't wait to take my little Ge'er home today." Tian Youcai said, "Your intentions are good, but you're too thoughtful. I have to think about it a lot."

These straightforward words made Tian Ge and Qin Xiong blush.

Tian Ge was embarrassed and angry.

Qin Xiong felt as if his thoughts had been exposed.

"I was rude and inconsiderate. Please forgive me, Uncle Tian," said Qin Xiong.

"Our little Ge'er was born with a disease. She can't speak and is often sick. However, her appearance has become more and more beautiful, which has attracted many people with bad intentions."

"I'm sincere."

After hearing this, Tian Youcai waved his hand.

"Time reveals sincerity. Ultimately, it all depends on Tian Ge's opinion." Tian Youcai turned and said to Tian Ge, "Take Qin Xiong to the yard and chop some firewood."

It's almost said explicitly.

Let Tian Ge stay alone with Qin Xiong for a while.

In front of so many people, Tian Ge was embarrassed to speak out many words.

But living together is ultimately a matter between two people.

It's good to know more while there's still time.

If Tian Ge is really happy, then they will definitely support her.

If you find any signs of something going wrong, it is better to stop the loss in time.

Tian Ge looked at her father, twisted her fingers together, and nodded in agreement.

But some people disagree.

"My brother and I can chop wood, so why would we trouble Brother Qin, right, Xiaoge?" Tian Er said.

Tian Ge stared at his second brother, making faces and looking unhappy.

Tian Er sighed to himself.

Look at this, before the character "八" is even formed, the elbows start to turn outward.

Tian Da helped his younger brother and said, "Don't tease Tian Ge'er anymore. If you have the ability, find a wife or husband and come home. You're almost 25, so you should let go of the past."

As for Tian Er's affairs, everyone in the family has a tacit understanding not to talk about them, which is also Tian Er's Achilles' heel.

really.

As soon as Tian Da said this, Tian Er's face immediately darkened.

Tian Er raised more than just Tian Ge.

There is also a boy named Lianzi, who is two years older than Tian Ge.

The three have been inseparable since childhood.

Three years ago, Tian Er was twenty-one years old. He finally waited until Lian Zi was seventeen years old, and the two families got engaged.

But unexpectedly, Lianzi suddenly came to the door and said that she would not get married and would no longer be friends with them.

Lianzi became a concubine of a wealthy master in the county.

No matter how Tian Er questioned, cried, begged, or even knelt, Lianzi could not turn back.

Lianzi seemed like a different person suddenly.

During that period, Tian Er stayed in the fields, working day and night. He was visibly depressed and even more silent than Tian Ge, the mute.

The atmosphere was a little tense for a moment.

Tian Ge placed her palm on the back of her second brother's hand and blinked at him.

Tian Er forced a smile, patted Tian Ge'er's hand, turned around and signaled Qin Xiong with his eyes.

"Go ahead."

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