Xia Ruzheng smiled faintly, as serene and calm as a spring flower. "Of course I won't do anything stupid. I'm not that foolish. I also know that as a girl, it's not easy to stand up to a man, but I just don't want Huang Zhong to trample on my reputation and dignity. Dad, you have to help me."
The current legal system is imperfect. Xia Ruzheng wanted to sue Huang Zhong for defamation, but she had nowhere to go. Others even thought she was mentally ill! At that time, the people had no sense of honor, no sense of image, and even a very weak sense of the rule of law. They only knew that killing someone meant paying with one's life, owing money meant paying it back, and corruption meant execution.
So Xia Ruzheng decided to think of some special methods.
Xia Chunfu thought for a moment and said, "As long as you don't do anything stupid, I can do anything you ask me to do."
Xia Ruqian also said: "And me! I will help you too!"
Although Xia Ruzheng still felt a haze in his heart, he felt much more relaxed.
After talking about Xia Ruzheng, Xia Chunfu unexpectedly turned around and talked about Xia Ruqian.
"Tell me, what do you think of that boy you're dating?"
When asked, Xia Ruqian was stunned and thought she had gotten away with it.
Xia Ruqian didn't dare look directly at Xia Chunfu. Her eyes wandered around and she rubbed her hands. She said, "That's it. You know the name. Just ask around and you'll find out." Her face flushed.
Xia Chunfu sighed and said, "After all, I'm the father, not the mother. How can I dare to agree to your relationship if you won't even tell me the truth?"
Xia Ruqian's eyes widened immediately: "Will you agree?"
"I'll never agree unless you tell me."
Dad is really good at playing word games. It seems that even the clever Xia Ruqian is going to fall into the trap this time.
As expected, Xia Ruqian stammered, "It's just... it's just that he's very good... He's very good to me, and he always thinks of me. He's a good person, capable and hardworking. The best thing is that he doesn't look down on women like other men do."
Xia Chunfu nodded and said, "I'll meet him someday and check for you."
Xia Ruqian suddenly became nervous and said, "Dad, please don't be too strict! If you scare her away, who will I marry?"
Xia Chunfu tapped Xia Ruqian's forehead with his index finger and said, "You've really lost your mind. Are you even thinking about marrying him?"
Xia Ruqian held her head and pouted, "Chairman Mao said: Any relationship that is not aimed at marriage is hooliganism!"
"Pfft..." Xia Ruzheng couldn't help laughing out loud.
Xia Ruqian suddenly became like the Monkey King who had gained power. She smiled at Xia Chunfu and said, "Dad, I made my sister laugh. Please give me a credit!"
"You are so beautiful, girl!" Xia Chunfu also smiled.
Although the storm has not passed, home and family affection have helped Xia Ruzheng cheer up again. Roads are made by people. Even if you are caught in rumors, there is always a way to break it!
The next day, Xia Ruzheng went to wash clothes and pick vegetables as usual, and greeted everyone he met, which made everyone feel strange.
One of the brave young wives pulled Xia Ruzheng aside and asked, "Did you hear from others that you are getting engaged to Huang Zhong?"
Xia Ruzheng stopped smiling and asked in surprise, "Who said that? My dad didn't tell me!"
The young wife said: "Everyone says so..."
Xia Ruzheng didn't argue, but just muttered to himself in surprise, "My dad said he'll only agree after I nod my head, and he wants three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts, all three major items. He shouldn't agree without my knowledge, right?"
After hearing what Xia Ruzheng said, the young wife immediately felt that she had received the news she wanted, and immediately walked away to discuss it with someone else.
Soon the young wives and aunts said, "It's impossible. Xia Chunfu treats his two daughters like treasures, so why would he marry into such a poor family?"
"But doesn't that mean Huang Zhong has already broken her virginity?"
"I don't know about that. It's hard to say. Xia Chunfu doesn't know yet!"
Xia Ruzheng pretended to be unaware of anything and continued to go out to work, greeting and chatting with people. This required great courage. Xia Ruqian felt it was hard just thinking about it and advised her not to force herself, but Xia Ruzheng refused and was determined to win this victory on his own.
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