Chapter 19 Jinjiang First Release Chapter 19 I admire your straightforwardness...
Yu Qinglong was so angry that his hair was about to stand on end. Fortunately, it was still early and Yu Dayou was not at home, so the matter could not be decided yet.
Zhou Yuehua couldn't make up her mind, so she politely told the matchmaker, "We've heard of Mr. Fang's reputation for a long time. But our two families haven't had much contact in the past. Besides, marriage is a big deal, so I have to discuss it with my head of the family before I can give you an answer."
The matchmaker, also surnamed Zhou, was very affable and said with a smile, "Of course. When is the latest you can reply to my letter?"
Zhou Yuehua said, "Maybe after noon tomorrow."
The matchmaker said, "Okay, I'll come back tomorrow after noon. But I have something to trouble you with. If it works out, that would be wonderful, but if it doesn't, can we just pretend I never came today?"
Zhou Yuehua said: "Don't worry, I know what to do."
After all, it was the scholar's family who came to propose marriage, and they were from a relatively small family. They had found a matchmaker they didn't know, probably because they were afraid that if things didn't go well, it would get out and it would be embarrassing. At least this stranger wouldn't be recognized as a matchmaker at first glance.
Zhou Yuehua took a piece of red paper and wrapped nine coins in it as a gift. This was the custom there.
The matchmaker smiled, accepted the wedding money, and went back. Zhou Yuehua saw him off to the door and noticed he was walking west. Someone greeted him, but the matchmaker didn't respond, just smiled and passed by.
Yu Qinglong said, "Father, this guy is not here to cheat the red envelope money, right?"
Zhou Yuehua smiled and said, "No. This man is not from our village, nor from the neighboring village. It would take most of the day to make such a trip, so it's not worth it to cheat him out of nine cents. But when did you meet this Mr. Fang? Was it when you sold the wooden toys?"
Yu Qinglong said, "Not really."
He honestly recounted his previous encounter with Fang Shu by the river, then sighed softly.
Zhou Jian'er said, "Why wouldn't I be happy? This is such a wonderful thing. When father comes back and finalizes it, I'll tell everyone about it and make my buddies envious."
Yu Qinglong said, "Sister-in-law, if I say I don't want to marry into the Fang family, would you find it strange?"
Zhou Jian'er was very confused: "But why don't you want to get married? Isn't Mr. Fang a very nice person?"
Although her parents' home wasn't far away, it wasn't in Xiaxi Village, so she didn't know much about this scholar Fang, she had only heard of him. But he was a scholar, so young, with so much land at home, and he could buy wood for her younger brother to play with. Wasn't this the perfect match?
Yu Qinglong didn't know what to say. There were simply too many problems to count.
If he really married into the Fang family, setting aside the question of whether he and Fang Shu had any feelings for each other, could he continue studying medicine with his master? The two villages were only three miles apart, and it would take him half an hour to go back and forth every day. Furthermore, marriage and childbirth were considered a major event here. He and Fang Shu had no emotional foundation, and he had never considered having sex with her. So where would the child come from? Would the Fang family agree to it after so long? Not to mention that he had never even considered having children.
But he would never accept his partner having a concubine or mistress.
And if they really get married, he will be tied to Fang Shu, and it will be difficult for him to be free in the future.
Taking all of the above into account, he and Fang Shu were not suitable, but could he really say that? It was obvious that his family was extremely happy. They might feel like they had gotten something, and they were a little nervous, but they were definitely not unwilling.
Fang Shu really gave him a difficult problem.
If it were families like Zhao Laosi and Li Da, his refusal would be reasonable and his family would agree. But what about the Fang family? As the eldest sister-in-law said, why wouldn't they want to marry? To the people here, this is a family so good that it's hard to find even with a lantern, and so many people are vying for it.
His not wanting to get married is incomprehensible and can even be said to be a selfish idea.
Yu Qinglong didn't even have the mood to move stones.
Yu Dayou came back at night, had a simple meal, and then the whole family looked at Yu Qinglong.
Yu Dayou asked, "What does Long Ge'er think?"
Yu Qinglong said, "Father, I'll see the master tomorrow and make the decision, okay?"
He didn't insist on not marrying because, even though he knew there were countless problems with this, there were also thousands of advantages. Apart from anything else, Fang Shu's family was much better off than his. He would definitely have to work if he went, but at least he wouldn't have to worry about going hungry in the future.
Fang Shu is knowledgeable and probably has quite a few books. He will have more books to read when he goes there, and he should also be able to use pens, ink, paper, and inkstone.
Furthermore, Fang Shu liked the little things he made, which showed that he had some hobbies and wasn't bored. He also knew to share a candy cake with someone who had helped him, which showed that he was not stingy and had a good heart.
But this is not the most important point.
The key point is that if he goes to the Fang family, he can reduce the burden on the family and play a great role. The Bai family should no longer refuse to let Bai Wanqiu marry in.
Of course, he could just refuse to go, but could the family relationship really be maintained well in that case?
Caring for a poor person and caring for an ungrateful person are completely different feelings.
Maybe his family won’t blame him for the time being, but what about in the long run?
Zhou Yuehua asked, "Brother Long, Zhao Laosi and Li Da weren't good people. Daddy understands that you don't want to marry. But this scholar Fang is handsome and has a good reputation. It's something many people would beg for, so why are you unhappy?"
Yu Qinglong said, "Father, I'm afraid that if I agree to this marriage, I won't be able to study medicine with my master anymore."
Zhou Jian'er was puzzled and said, "But if you marry him, you'll be a scholar and a principal wife. Maybe you can even become an official in the future. Isn't that a hundred times better than being a doctor?"
Yu Qingjia said, "Yes, this is a matter of great importance. If you really miss it, it will be too late to regret it later."
Yu Qinglong remained silent.
Perhaps because his reluctance to marry was clearly written on his face, Yu Dayou said, "The Fang family is indeed a good family, but in the end, our two families are not a good match. If Long Ge'er gets wronged there, it will be difficult for us to stand up for him."
After all, who would dare to hit a scholar? The scholar didn't even have to kneel when he saw the county magistrate. This was no ordinary son-in-law.
Yu Qinglong said, "Is it okay for me to decide after I meet with Master tomorrow, Father? I'd like to get Master's opinion on some matters. He's familiar with the Fang family. I still don't want to give up my medical studies, so I'd like to see him for some advice."
Yu Dayou said, "Alright. Then you can talk about it tomorrow after you see Doctor Mo. If you really don't want this marriage, then it's okay to refuse it. But Long'er, you must think it over carefully. If you refuse the Fang family, it will be even harder for us to marry into a good family in the future."
In fact, it is possible that a woman cannot get married. After being rejected three times, most people would think that there must be something wrong with the family whose engagement was rejected.
Zhou Yuehua said, "But if I don't marry, people will talk about me and make me lose face for the rest of my life. How can I bear that?"
Yu Qinglong said, "Look, how many people out there dare to gossip about me to my face? At most, they'll say a few words behind my back. But there are so many people gossiping about me behind my back. If they don't say anything, I'll gossip about others, but that won't reach my ears. So, Dad, don't worry, I'm fine. It's just that you have to suffer because of me."
Yu Dayou said: "We are all family, don't say such things."
Zhou Jianer said, "It's okay to be implicated a little, but it would be a shame if this marriage doesn't go through. If those people who used to say bad things about me knew that the Fang family was proposing marriage to me, they would be furious. I feel so relieved just thinking about it."
"Pfft, sister-in-law, are you feeling sorry for me?"
"Of course not. I get angry every time I hear them say bad things about you. They just talk nonsense without understanding anything." Many other people's brothers-in-law are difficult to please, but her uncle not only respects her but also helps her in every way. She has never been bullied since she got married.
"Then I'll have to think about it carefully," Yu Qinglong said with a smile, "After all, he's a real scholar."
If his family had forced him to marry, he might have simply rejected the Fang family without giving it much thought, because he was the type of person who would become more rebellious the more they pushed him. But now that his family was like this, it was difficult for him to insist on doing so.
Yu Qinglong didn't sleep much that night. Before dawn, he felt thirsty, so he tiptoed down and went outside in the dark.
He wasn't used to the darkness when he first arrived, but now he's slowly getting used to it. He drank some water and sat down in the yard.
Looking up at the sky, the stars seemed to be showering down. The air was thick with the scent of grass and trees, and the air that filled my nose was filled with the scent of nature and simplicity.
Zhou Yuehua didn't sleep much either. When she heard her youngest son get up, he came out of the room soon after.
He took a coat and put it on his youngest son, then moved a stool to sit next to him. "It's still cold now, why don't you sleep a little longer?"
Yu Qinglong said, "I can't sleep, Dad. I want to go to Master's place early."
"You still don't want to go to the Fang family."
"Master said that after studying medicine for a long time, you should see more patients and consult with them, so that you can slowly accumulate experience. But if I go to the Fang family, I don't think I can do these things anymore."
"Do you really want to be a doctor?"
"Um."
After all, it was the only respectable and self-sustaining profession he could think of. And if he learned it, he wouldn't be left clueless if he or his friends and family got sick. With such a skill, he could be useful anywhere. Even if war broke out, doctors would have a higher chance of survival, or even divorce or be laid off, and he could still live well.
Zhou Yuehua said, "But you're a boy, you need someone to lean on. You're still young, but when you grow up you'll understand that there are some things you can't tell even your closest relatives, but you can talk about them with your loved ones."
Yu Qinglong smiled and said, "But you and my father have known each other since childhood. You were already committed to each other before you got married. I'm different."
Zhou Yuehua asked, "Besides the fear of not being able to continue studying medicine, do you have any other reasons for not wanting to go to the Fang family?"
"There is one."
"What?"
"I don't want to have children."
"Ah?" Zhou Yuehua was slightly stunned. "Why is that?"
"I just don't want to. I'm afraid, and it's troublesome. After the baby is born, I have to find a wet nurse, take care of it, take care of it everywhere, and take care of it when it cries, when it's hungry, when it hurts, and when it's sad."
"But everyone does this."
If you say so, then there's no point in talking about this.
Yu Qinglong sighed again and scratched his hair. He was used to wearing his ponytail, so it was long and smooth to the touch. He took a lock and played with it while saying, "I don't know how to tell you this, but I don't want to get married for the time being. Dad, it's cold outside, you should go back inside. I'll go to Master first."
Zhou Yuehua said, "Doctor Mo, can you get up so early? Sit down for a while. Dad will get some food. You can have a hot bite before you go."
Yu Qinglong said, "No, Father. Master also gets up early, so he should be awake by now."
The sun seemed to be about to peek out, and a warm orange light was already emanating from the east. Yu Qinglong gave his clothes to Zhou Yuehua and walked alone towards the west of the village, facing the light. It took him about half a minute to reach Doctor Mo's house.
The village was still very quiet at this time, and the roosters were just beginning to crow.
Yu Qinglong walked to the front door and was about to wait for someone to come out of the house before going in. However, just as he squatted down at the door, he heard a clumsy "chirp" sound from the side.
It was obvious that this was not the sound of a normal bird.
Yu Qinglong was impressed by the huge man. He lowered his voice and asked, "Why are you here?!"
If it wasn't that bastard Fang Shu, then who else could it be?!
Fang Shu walked over lightly. He was tall and thin, wearing a light blue dress, and looked like a ghost.
Fortunately, Yu Qinglong was brave enough not to be frightened.
At this time, Fang Shu squatted down on the other side of the doorpost at a distance of three arms, and asked cautiously: "I, I wanted to come over earlier to ask you, has your family discussed the result?"
Yu Qinglong was furious when he heard this: "What do you think?! If you quietly ask someone to come to my house like this, and my father and grandpa really agree, how can I study medicine in the future?"
Fang Shu hurriedly asked, "If I allow you to continue studying medicine, will you marry me?"
Yu Qinglong didn't expect him to ask so bluntly. He paused and thought for a moment: "What exactly do you like about me?"
Fang Shu said, "I admire your straightforwardness and intelligence, and it's refreshing to hear you scold people. Also, I particularly like the wooden toys you make."
Yu Qinglong: "I can continue to sell you wooden toys."
Fang Shu said, "That's different. I still want to move stones with you."
Yu Qinglong glared at the foolish scholar with a bad look: "You can find a laborer!"
Fang Shu said without thinking: "But the laborers are not as good-looking as you."
Yu Qinglong: “…………”
The air suddenly became quiet.
With a creak, Dr. Mo opened the door and came out, only to find two stupid big dogs squatting at the door.
They looked at each other, one a little fierce, the other a little timid.
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Yu Qinglong: Why don’t the beautiful sisters leave comments? [burst into tears]
Fang Shu: It must be because I took too long to marry you. Husband, you can’t delay any longer. [Pathetic]
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