Xiuhe's mother was a little embarrassed. "I just heard about this from someone, that's why I rushed over to apologize to you."
"How could that be? Forget about the apology. Our Pei family can't accept it. Besides, your Xiuhe will be engaged to someone else right away. What's the use of an apology if my son can find a wife?"
Xiuhe's mother hurriedly said, "Besides apologizing, I came here today to talk to you about this. Ever since that incident, my Xiuhe has been thinking about your Xiaohai, and the man she was introduced to afterward just didn't work out. I can't bear to see my daughter with someone she doesn't like, so I'm thinking, how about we renegotiate this marriage?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Yanmei was both surprised and delighted. "Is that really true?"
"Of course, we're all from the same compound, would I lie to you? I was just too angry because I believed the rumors before, which is why I broke off the engagement. I'm really sorry."
"If you're willing, we can discuss anything from the bride price to other things. Xiuhe's dad is getting promoted to supervisor tomorrow, and then we can get your Xiaohai a job driving at the factory. Your kid can drive a tractor, right? In a couple of years, when I get promoted, I'll recommend you for team leader."
Wang Yanmei was initially somewhat reluctant, but upon hearing this, her expression immediately changed. Her mood shifted as quickly as turning the pages of a book, and she smiled so much that her eye wrinkles appeared. "That's too kind of you, in-law. Come in and sit down, let's discuss this in detail."
At this moment, Pei Hai rushed back.
"Mom, I have something to tell you." His loud voice rang out in the yard.
“I want to find someone and get married on my own. You don’t need to worry about my marriage.” Pei Hai said as he walked into the house.
But then he saw that there were other people in the room, and he was taken aback.
Isn't this Li Xiuhe and her mother?
The mother and daughter both looked at him with strange expressions.
Wang Yanmei's heart was pounding. She had just finished discussing this matter when her son suddenly came back and said this. She immediately scolded him, "What nonsense are you talking about? We've already renegotiated your marriage with Xiuhe. There's no need for an engagement. You'll get married on a good day. Why would you need to go out and find those shady women?"
As she spoke, she smiled at Xiuhe's mother.
Pei Hai's face turned pale and then red. "Didn't you say you were breaking off the engagement? When I went to see Xiuhe last time, she already had a new boyfriend. Why are you arranging another engagement with me? Are you playing me?"
Li Xiuhe looked embarrassed.
Xiuhe's mother quickly explained, "That's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. He was introduced by someone, but Xiuhe hasn't had much contact with him. She's always thinking about you, and she says you're the most ambitious and the one who suits her best."
"Yes, where can you find someone as understanding as Xiuhe?"
Pei Hai remained expressionless, feeling like a joke. In the past, he might not have cared, but after yesterday, he felt he had to do something to change his life.
However, as soon as he made up his mind, his mother took complete control of him.
He said coldly, "I won't agree. I have other ideas. I don't want to get married like this."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Wang Yanmei was furious. "That brat!"
“Xiuhe’s mom, don’t worry about it. That child has a strong sense of self-esteem. He might still have some thoughts about what happened before, but he’ll come to terms with it in a couple of days.”
Xiuhe's mother also smiled and said, "I understand, don't worry..."
And so, Pei Hai's marriage was arranged.
Song Yanzhi heard about this the day before; it was Pei Yuchen who told her.
He placed the chairs and table he had made in the study and asked her to try them out.
Song Yanzhi felt it for a moment and indeed felt much better.
However, because there was no time to spare and the paint hadn't been applied yet, Pei Yuchen planned to send it to a woodworking shop so her younger brother could finish it before bringing it back.
That's how I heard about it.
Song Yanzhi also found it strange, because in his previous life, Pei Hai did not marry Li Xiuhe.
However, she had already moved out by then and hadn't been paying much attention to Pei Hai's affairs, so she didn't know.
She asked, "What does your brother think?"
Pei Yuchen was silent for a while, then said, "He has no opinions of his own and asked me what to do."
Song Yanzhi thought so too. People can't be changed overnight. If someone lacked their own opinions before, they won't have them now.
"Then what do you say?"
Pei Yuchen glanced at her again. "I told him to do whatever he wants and follow his own ideas. Of course, this is just a suggestion; ultimately, it's up to him."
After saying that, he didn't want to talk about it anymore. "Well, I have to leave tonight. If you and Xiaobao need anything at home, you can go to this woodworking factory, and they will make it for you."
Song Yanzhi thought about it and realized that his vacation was indeed over. He had been busy making a desk and chair for her these past few days.
She nodded.
That evening, Pei Yuchen packed his things and left.
Song Yanzhi prepared some local specialties for him to take with him.
Since everyone would be coming back every week, no one felt particularly reluctant to see them go.
The next morning, Song Yanzhi took her son to school and saw Pei Tiantian dressed up and surrounded by a group of children.
"Sweetie, are you really going to be a model?"
"This makeup is so pretty, I want to do it too."
"Yes, can I be a model? I also want to wear pretty dresses."
Pei Tiantian had a high chin. "Aunt Zhou Qiao said that not everyone can be a model. I am because I am pretty."
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