Chapter 320 Proposal
After Ma San Niang was sent back by Lin Changning, she received a strange look from her own mother.
"If I'm not mistaken, that's Liu Lang, isn't it? You're back today? Why did you even escort me home?"
Seeing her mother's strange look, Ma San Niang sighed and explained gently, "It's Uncle Lin. He just got home. This morning, I went out to the clothing store to pick up some clothes and happened to run into Sister-in-law Wang. I was walking in a hurry on the street and twisted my ankle, so I helped her onto our carriage and took her back to the Lin family. After exchanging a few pleasantries, I came back. My aunt asked Uncle Lin to see me off before I left."
Madam Liu sighed: "Third Sister, what about Sixth Brother?"
Ma San Niang looked at her own mother and immediately took her hand, leading her into the inner room: "When did this happen? We were young and ignorant back then, it's all in the past."
Madam Liu looked at her daughter with some heartache: "What a pity. If it weren't for the fact that Liu Lang is already married, well, let's not talk about that. I inquired about it for you a while ago. Liu Lang has an older brother who is your uncle's son. The two look quite alike. They are currently studying at the academy and are not yet married."
Ma San Niang seemed a little shy: "Mother, what are you talking to me about?"
Liu said without any hesitation, "We can't let you stay single for the rest of your life because of this marriage proposal. The Lin family are all kind people, and your uncle's family must be just as good. You like Liu Lang's face, and the two of them look alike, so you must like him too. I've already asked your Aunt Lin to inquire. If it goes well, it will fulfill your wish."
Ma San Niang was getting a little anxious: "Mother!"
Liu hesitated: "You don't like Liu Lang anymore?"
After calming down, Ma San Niang realized that her mother seemed to be serious, so she hurriedly explained: "I was young at that time, and I encountered such a thing. It's not that I was attracted to Lin Qianhu's face, it's just that I really didn't have a good choice at the time, and I was young and in a dead end. Lin Qianhu saved my life, and I am already grateful. Father made it so clear, how could I have any other thoughts?"
As she spoke, Ma San Niang's voice gradually lowered: "Actually, I think I can make a living by opening my own shop in the future. I'm doing just fine on my own."
Liu hugged her daughter tightly, feeling sorry for her: "Good child, I have talked to your Aunt Lin about your situation. They are all kind people. I hope you will live a good life, but I am worried about you being all alone. So I hope to find you a good home."
When Ma San Niang heard her own mother tell Lin Changning's mother about her situation, she seemed relieved: "Let's talk about the future later."
Madam Liu comforted her, "Good child, if the Lin family is truly interested, they will probably come to inquire by the end of this year. Then, your mother will arrange for you to meet them, okay?"
Ma San Niang nestled in Liu Shi's arms, her eyes slightly red: "Okay, I'll listen to you, Mother."
The mother and daughter were enjoying a tender moment together.
Then they heard Commander Ma's loud voice coming from outside the door.
"Madam, Third Sister, I managed to snag some roast duck from the East Market today! It's fresh out of the oven and still piping hot! Come out quickly, come out and have a taste! Oh, it smells amazing!"
Liu smiled and shook her head: "Alright, my dear daughter, your father is back. Let's go try the roast duck he brought."
As she spoke, she took her daughter out the door. Looking at her husband outside, who was dressed in casual clothes and carrying two roast ducks, she scolded him, "I heard you, I heard you. Aren't you afraid the neighbors will hear and laugh at us with such a loud voice?"
Ma Qianhu snorted: "Who would laugh at us? To the left is Brother Lin's house and to the right is Old Zhou's house. Old Zhou hasn't finished his shift yet, and Brother Lin has been away for a month or so and isn't home either."
Liu snorted coldly: "Sixth Brother is back today. Give me one of the ducks. Third Sister, go to the kitchen and get some of the pastries you made, then wrap them up and send them to the Lin residence along with the duck."
Commander Ma suddenly widened his eyes, put the two ducks he was holding on the table, and asked, "Brother Lin is back."
After saying that, he waved to his daughter: "Third sister, go and get me some pastries. I'll be there in a bit. It's been a long time since Brother Lin has had us drinking together. We'll invite Old Zhou and the others tonight for a good night's drink."
Seeing her husband like this, Liu was furious. She walked over with a smile and pinched her husband's waist hard.
"Where are you going? Where are you going? You have no manners at all! You're staying home today and you're not going anywhere!"
Ma San Niang, who went to get the pastries and fruits, was amused by her father's howling in pain: "Mother, I've brought them over."
Liu pointed to the roast duck on the table: "Third Sister, go and deliver it to the door and come back."
After saying that, he pinched Ma Qianhu's waist again: "Sixth Brother has been traveling all the way back and just got home today. The family reunion is not enough yet. Why are you asking people to drink? You are such a grown man, and you don't understand anything."
Commander Ma cried out in pain, "Madam, Madam, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts! I won't go, okay? I won't go today, I won't go today, I'll go tomorrow, I'll go tomorrow!!!"
After letting go of her daughter and waving her hand to send her away, Liu sneered, "We'll talk about it in a few days. The other day, Liu Lang's mother and I were discussing the marriage between Third Sister and Liu Lang's uncle's brother. You better behave yourself lately, don't let them think we're impolite. The Lin family are all kind people, Third Sister won't be bad off after marrying into them. You and Liu Lang are colleagues, so even if you don't care about the Lin family, you should at least show some respect..."
Liu glared at her husband: "The marriages of the eldest and second sons are easier to discuss, but not for the third daughter. If you are impolite and mess things up, you'll be sleeping on the floor every day at home from now on."
Ma Qianhu felt wronged.
Commander Ma dared not speak.
Commander Ma reluctantly agreed, "Yes, madam."
When it came to his daughter's marriage, Commander Ma naturally dared not interfere anymore.
Third Sister has already had it tough enough. As her father, he naturally hopes his daughter can have a better life. Now that he's alive and can still run the household, his daughter can have an easier time.
However, in the future, Da Lang and Er Lang will eventually get married and have children. When that time comes, their mother and San Niang will be gone, and their sister-in-law, who has always lived at her parents' home, will definitely be disliked by Da Lang and Er Lang's wives.
Therefore, they could only make more plans for Third Sister as soon as possible. Thinking of this, Commander Ma sighed and decided that if she didn't want to drink, then she wouldn't.
He could endure it for the sake of his child's marriage.
Besides, it's not like Liu Lang isn't on duty. If he wants to drink, we'll catch him sooner or later, so there's no rush.
But his wife had gone too far; Commander Ma rubbed his lower back and winced in pain.
That woman went all out!
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