It takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. Xia Chunfu has been bedridden, and the sisters have had a much heavier workload. Many times, Xia Chunfu struggled to get up, only to be pinned down by the sisters. Just kidding, Dad is the most reliable person in the world for the sisters, okay? Although the Xia family still has many relatives, they are both girls. If something were to happen to Xia Chunfu, the clan members would definitely not let go of Xia Chunfu's wealth so easily.
During the autumn harvest, someone was hired to collect the rice from the fields. As for the rest of the work in the fields, it was done by the two sisters together. The weather was good in the autumn, and the grain was turned over and dried. After it was handed over, there was still a lot left. Xia Chunfu took the initiative to sell some of it and bought new clothes and skin care products for the two sisters. His two daughters were both worn out by farm work.
At this time, there were fewer rumors that Xia Ruzheng couldn't work.
Winter is the slack season for farmers. Heavy snow covers the ground, and it is a leisurely time to hibernate.
Xia Ruzheng and Xia Ruqian were very happy at home, reading books, playing the piano and chatting with snacks.
This time, Huang Zhong came with Chunhua.
Huang Zhong was wearing new clothes, had his hair combed, and was holding a gift. When he entered the room, he stunned the father, daughter, and three others.
"Is Uncle Chunfu's leg healed? There shouldn't be any sequelae, right?" He didn't say anything else as soon as he opened his mouth, but just expressed his concern for Xia Chunfu's injury. On the one hand, he seemed sensible and polite, and on the other hand, he reminded himself that he was his benefactor.
Xia Ruzheng watched coldly, observing Huang Zhong's every move, pondering the deeper meaning behind it. For someone like Huang Zhong to eventually secure a good position in the city, his scheming was crucial.
Xia Chunfu knew what Huang Zhong was here for the moment he saw Chunhua. But since she had said that, he couldn't do anything about it. He had to reply warmly and attentively, "I'm almost fine now. I've been lying in bed remembering your kindness! That's why I urged Zhengzheng and the other two to go to your house several times to thank you, but I haven't thanked you in person myself. Today, I just want to say thank you!"
Xia Chunfu was no pushover. Before liberation, his family was a landlord with considerable assets, and he had done many good deeds. He later donated most of his wealth, which saved him from being purged, though he certainly suffered for ten years. However, Xia Chunfu still managed to hide a considerable fortune and maintain many well-off friends, so he was certainly no simple peasant.
What Xia Chunfu meant was that although you have done a favor to my family, we have already thanked you, and it would be excessive to make any further demands.
Seeing this, Xia Ruzheng's psychological pressure after her rebirth suddenly eased considerably. Her father wasn't a pushover, someone who could just bully him. All the suffering she'd endured in her previous life was her own fault, having chosen Huang Zhong, a beast in human form, out of spite. She wouldn't follow her old ways in this life. She would stand by her father and sister, determined not to bully their family!
Huang Zhong was indeed not as experienced as Xia Chunfu. After a moment of hesitation, he came to his senses and said, "We are all from the same village. Uncle Chunfu, please don't be too polite."
Xia Chunfu said, "Isn't it? We're from the same village, so of course we should get along well. In the future, you need to help me and I will help you in order to live a good life!"
After the pleasantries, everyone sat down by the fire. Xia Ruqian didn't make the sesame bean tea that others would make, but simply a cup of tea. Xia Ruqian was a person who held grudges.
Chunhua Pozi and Huang Zhong naturally had no objection. It was good enough for other people to have tea!
After the usual opening remarks, Old Lady Chunhua spoke first, "Brother Chunfu, you should have guessed why we're here today. Huang Zhong really likes Zheng Zheng, and he's been trying to please me over the past six months. I'd say it's important to say it twice, but Zhong Zhong's heart is something I've never seen before, and I felt it would be unfair not to come, so I've come again with such a thick face. You didn't think it through last time, so how about you try again this time?"
Huang Zhong also said sincerely, "Uncle Chunfu, I sincerely ask to marry Zhengzheng. I know my family is not well off, and I am not particularly good-looking, but I will live my life seriously and find ways to live a good life. I don't have any other nice words to say, and this is all I can do. I hope Uncle Chunfu can understand my feelings."
It was difficult for people in the countryside to speak openly about love these days, and Huang Zhong's vague words made it seem plausible. He seemed to be very fond of Xia Ruzheng, but he didn't even mention it. Others, hearing this, assumed he was being subtle, and that it was quite bold to say so. He didn't make any promises about making Xia Ruzheng live a good life, only that he would find a way to make his life better. In his previous life, Huang Zhong had lived up to every word of this, except for Xia Ruzheng.
Xia Ruqian was making a fire and felt very uncomfortable when she heard this. A guy with such a bad character wanted to marry her sister. It was really a daydream.
Xia Chunfu took a puff of his cigarette and squinted his eyes. "Everyone around here knows what kind of person you are, Ah Zhong. But when it comes to life, it's not just about both of you being good. You have to be compatible. It's not that I, Uncle Chunfu, don't want my daughter to marry you. It's just that our family's rules are different from other families. My two daughters lost their mothers early, so they are stronger and more independent than other girls, so they can have a say in their own marriages. Besides, most people can't stand their personalities, and I'm worried that they will be wronged. I really can't agree to this!"
Xia Chunfu politely declined, and his words were very nice. He did not belittle Huang Zhong nor praise his own daughter too much. He just talked about the reason and said that it was a father's feelings and it was all human nature. Both sides saved face.
Huang Zhong's face suddenly became very interesting in the flickering light of the fire.
Mrs. Chunhua could also understand Xia Chunfu. He only had two daughters, and the daughters were very good, and the dowry was also quite large. Of course, he had to choose carefully. It would be strange if he agreed immediately.
Huang Zhong was about to say something when Xia Ruqian, pretending to be nonchalant, placed a piece of explosive charcoal in front of him. Sparks immediately flew everywhere, and Huang Zhong and the others scrambled to hide. A spark would leave a hole in a piece of clothing, which was terrifying for those who made clothes three years old, three years old, and then patched them up for three years.
Xia Ruqian hurriedly said, "I'm so sorry, it's my fault for not lighting the fire properly."
Xia Chunfu also scolded his daughter: "How come you can't even light a fire properly? Really..."
Xia Ruqian stuck out her tongue and handed the tongs to Xia Chunfu.
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