Chapter 281 The Second Son's Life-Changing Event
Cao Yingying's face flushed red instantly.
She lowered her head, twisting her handkerchief, and said, "I don't understand what you mean by that, Auntie."
"Well... cough!" Cheng Wanwan scratched her head awkwardly, "So, what do you think of Er Gou?"
Cao Yingying's face turned even redder: "He's... a good guy..."
"When Matchmaker Huang was arranging your marriage just now, Er Gou looked really upset, he almost rushed up and punched someone," Cheng Wanwan said carefully. "And during the days you were gone, Er Gou was also very down. I could tell that Er Gou cares about you a lot..."
"Auntie, Auntie!"
Cao Yingying wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
How could my aunt just say something like that? She's so embarrassed she can't face anyone.
Her heart pounded wildly, and even clutching her chest, she couldn't calm her heart, which was practically leaping out of her throat.
Cheng Wanwan is also bald.
She had lived for over thirty years, and this was the first time she had ever done something like this.
I remember when I was in college, my roommate had a crush on the guy from the next department and begged me to be her go-between, but I refused without hesitation.
Now, for the sake of her son's future happiness, she is truly willing to risk her reputation.
“If, I mean if, you also have feelings for Er Gou, I can bring Er Gou to your home to propose marriage.” Cheng Wanwan held the girl’s hand. “Of course, it’s okay if you don’t want to. Your aunt will still like you as before. Just follow your heart.”
"I...I..."
Cao Yingying began to stammer.
She knew exactly what she felt, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.
The more he tried to speak, the more he got stuck, his face turned as red as a boiled shrimp, and his palms kept sweating.
Cheng Wanwan said gently, "If you're willing, just nod. I'll handle the rest."
Cao Yingying nodded immediately.
Cheng Wanwan smiled: "Let's go, your father is still waiting at the restaurant."
She held Cao Yingying's hand, and the two walked side by side. Strangers would mistake them for a mother and daughter.
As soon as they arrived at the restaurant entrance, Cao Defu rushed out: "Yingying, why are you running around like this? What if you get kidnapped? If you don't want to get married, then don't. Our Cao family is rich and can support you for life. But you can't do this again!"
"Ahem!" Cheng Wanwan clenched her fist and pressed it to her lips. "Boss Cao, may I have a word with you in private?"
Cao Defu released his daughter and followed Cheng Wanwan to the next private room.
"I mainly want to talk to Boss Cao about Yingying's marriage," Cheng Wanwan said. "Yingying has been living with us for over a month, and I like her very much. I've always treated her like my own daughter. I've always thought, 'If only Yingying could be my daughter...'"
Cao Defu said frankly, "This is simple, just hold a godparent ceremony..."
“Godparents are just godparents, I want to be a real family with Yingying.” Cheng Wanwan laughed. “How about Yingying be my daughter-in-law? She’s fifteen this year, and my husband is twenty-six. They’re about the same age and look like a good match.”
Cao Defu's eyes widened.
He never expected that Lady Sui would talk to him about this.
If Zhao Jingcheng becomes his son-in-law, then can the Cao family's account books be reviewed by their son-in-law?
Outside the private room.
The village head and Zhao Ergou were talking, but they noticed that the boy was distracted and kept glancing eastward.
The old man looked to the east, where Miss Cao was sitting.
I've lived for decades, and if I still can't understand this, then I've lived in vain.
The village head waved his hand: "Tiezhu, Dawang, come here, I'm going to test you."
The three of them went to sit on the other side of the room.
Zhao Ergou and Cao Yingying were left alone on this side. He didn't dare to approach them and whispered from a distance, "Are you alright?"
Cao Yingying pursed her lips and remained silent, turning her head away.
She wasn't just throwing out her emotions; it was because the girlish feelings in her heart had been exposed, and suddenly she didn't know how to face Zhao Ergou. She blushed whenever she saw him, and stammered as if she cared about him a lot... She couldn't let herself be outdone.
Zhao Ergou was a little confused.
He reached into his sleeve, pulled out a small object, placed it on the table, and pushed it over: "This is for you. See if you like it?"
Cao Yingying then turned around and saw a wooden figure on the table.
She picked up the figure, frowning, "Did you carve this? Who is it? Four Eggs?"
"Ah, this..." Zhao Ergou scratched his head, "I carved you, doesn't it look like you?"
Cao Yingying: "..."
She looks like a child. Are her legs really that short?
Enraged, she smashed the wooden carving over.
Zhao Ergou quickly caught him, saying, "Don't be angry. I'll go back and ask Afu for advice, and then I'll improve it. Please don't be angry, okay?"
"snort!"
Cao Yingying turned her head away.
Just then, Cao Defu came out of the private room and saw this scene. He frowned and said, "Daughter, did Zhao Jingcheng upset you? Although I like him very much and want him to be my son-in-law, I can call off the engagement at any time if you don't want to!"
Zhao Ergou: "!!!"
Calling off the engagement?!
What's going on?!
His eyes widened, and his breathing became rapid.
"Dad, he and I were just joking around..." Cao Yingying said, blushing, "I actually... was willing..."
"Hahaha, that's good, that's good!" Cao Defu laughed loudly, slapping Zhao Ergou on the shoulder. "If you ever dare to treat our Yingying badly in the future, I don't care if your mother is a low-ranking official or not, I'll go bankrupt to teach you a lesson!"
Zhao Ergou's eyes lit up with wild joy.
He looked at Cheng Wanwan and saw his mother nodding gently at him. He knew that his mother had solved this major life event for him.
His eyes welled up with tears of emotion, and he cupped his hands in respect, saying, "I will definitely treat Yingying well from now on and will not let Master Cao down..."
Cheng Wanwan walked over and said, "This matter hasn't been officially settled yet, so let's not spread it around. It's not good for the two children's reputation. I'll choose an auspicious day to propose marriage later."
Cao Defu nodded vigorously: "I will follow Madam Sui's arrangements!"
In the corner, the village head was utterly shocked.
Aunt Dashan has actually become in-laws with Master Cao! My goodness! Aunt Dashan's family is going to be even more amazing from now on!
He looked at the two equally dumbfounded boys in front of him and lowered his voice to instruct them: "You two are not allowed to talk about what you just heard when you get back to the village. Even if your own parents ask you, you are not allowed to say anything! If either of you reveals this beforehand, I will publicly criticize and denounce you in the village!"
Zhao Dawang nodded: "I won't even tell Grandma!"
Zhao Tiezhu added, "We won't tell anyone!"
They weren't clueless kids; they knew this was a sensitive topic and shouldn't be discussed lightly. As long as the marriage wasn't settled, things could go wrong, and both the man and woman's reputations would be affected.
After parting ways with the Cao family, Cheng Wanwan and her group headed home.
After lingering in the city for too long, it was already late afternoon when we arrived at Dahe Village.
The village was surprisingly lively, with many horse-drawn carriages of all sizes parked in front of Cheng Wanwan's house.
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