Chapter 299 The Best of Both Worlds
Even if Tieguai Li didn't fully understand what his grandson was thinking, he could probably guess. At most, they hadn't officially established a relationship, but there should have been some affection between them.
It's enough that he has a good impression of her. You know, my grandson hasn't had a crush on any girl all these years. Now this one has come along, and she's obviously a good girl, and she's Xiao Peichuan's sister. I can't let my grandson miss such a good opportunity, and I certainly can't let him have a chance to refuse!
Don't let Tieguai Li's usual cheerful demeanor fool you; when it comes to his grandson, he's incredibly decisive, even ruthless. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to convince his grandson of his power and the power of his words. Of course, without his grandson's arrogant and domineering image back then, he wouldn't have met such a good disciple as Xiao Taohua.
Every sip and every bite is something that can't be explained in words.
However, what can be clarified now is that Tieguai Li felt that as a grandfather, he should give a push at times, making things completely clear when they were originally vague, and even putting a final conclusion on them, so that his grandson would have no chance to make excuses or be perfunctory!
He did just that, and slipped away just as easily. The rest of the crowd looked at Li Zhen, teasing him: "Hey, Li Zhen, your grandfather told you you can't let that girl down."
"That's right, look how good that girl is. It's your good fortune that she's interested in you. Don't make your grandfather angry again, okay?"
"Yes, yes, that's good. Now Li Zhen has his own place to belong. A person only truly becomes an adult after getting married."
Li Zhen: ...
He couldn't say anything to Li Zhenneng, feeling that no matter how much he said, people would think he was irresponsible.
He couldn't help but look at Xiao Peichuan.
Xiao Peichuan was talking to Xiao Taohua with his head down, seemingly unaware of what was happening in their direction.
That makes sense. It's the person's right to decide who their sister is with. At most, he can help his sister see if that person is reliable or not, but that's all he can do.
It's not that he doesn't love his sister, but rather that Xiao Peichuan's feelings for her have become distant over the years.
I have a distant relationship with my parents, and the same goes for my younger siblings.
On the one hand, he was afraid that if he developed a deep emotional bond with them, he wouldn't be able to accept leaving his family. On the other hand, his body couldn't handle too much intense emotion, and he was afraid of collapsing.
Xiao Peichuan hadn't expected his third sister to be so brave, chasing after people so openly.
Perhaps, this is what it means to like someone too much.
I always treat people I like differently than others.
Just like him.
The first time I saw Xiaotaohua, it was different from when I saw anyone else.
He never imagined he would end up like this.
Happiness, excitement, gratitude...
As for whether the relationship between the third sister and Li Zhen will end up together, Xiao Peichuan thinks it's a 50/50 chance.
Maybe, maybe not.
He can cause so much trouble by marrying outside his family; his third sister will be marrying outside her family too.
Many members of the Xiao family would disagree unless Li Zhen achieved something truly remarkable.
And Li Zhen...
Considering what Li Zhen had done behind the scenes and his personal connections, Xiao Peichuan felt that the score might have to be increased from five to eight.
With an 80% chance, things seem much simpler after that.
Don't say the Xiao family is opportunistic. Everyone has this kind of weighing of gains and losses in their heart. If you can choose something better, and have the best of both worlds, who wouldn't like that?
Of course, if his third sister backed down when faced with a problem, Xiao Peichuan could only apologize to Li Zhen.
After all, no one can guarantee that this is just a passing fancy for the third sister.
Therefore, Hsiao Pei-chuan never interferes in other people's relationship matters; he is content with just living his own life well.
Seeing Xiao Peichuan's expression, Li Zhen was furious, feeling that Xiao Peichuan was retaliating against what he had done to him before.
"Li Zhen, what are you looking at? Xiao Peichuan? Hey, what's so interesting about that? If a girl likes you, why are you looking at Xiao Peichuan, right, girl?"
"Thank you, Auntie. Li Zhen probably wants to ask my brother's opinion. After all, I've always been the one chasing after Li Zhen, and I don't really understand his thoughts yet."
"What could he possibly be thinking? If he didn't like you, he would have rejected you long ago. Why would he be standing here listening to us ramble on?"
Xiao Xuening's eyes widened suddenly: "Really?"
A group of middle-aged women laughed when they saw her like this: "It's not true, so girl, just relax. Her grandfather has already agreed, so even if he doesn't agree, it's impossible for him to disagree, unless he really has no feelings for you!" These middle-aged women were not afraid of Li Zhen at all, and their words were constantly jumping on Li Zhen's psychological defenses. Li Zhen herself felt that her veil of shame had been lifted, and she became a little embarrassed and angry.
But he couldn't vent his anger on these people, so he felt very frustrated.
Look at him, then look at Xiao Peichuan, the contrast is too stark, why is everyone pointing out his shortcomings!
He couldn't help but glance at Xiao Xuening again, and the girl was looking at him shyly, which made him feel a bit of a headache again.
Yes, he admitted that he had feelings for Xiao Xuening and had thought about taking things further, but Xiao Xuening was still too young, and to be honest, he was really not young anymore.
Li Zhen really...
I have selfish motives, but I also want to let go. My feelings are really complicated.
"I have something to do, so I'll head back first." Therefore, Li Zhen's final choice was to flee.
"Look, he's just embarrassed."
"I'm just embarrassed."
"What's wrong with liking a girl? Why do you have to make her take the initiative?"
"That's right, girl, don't worry about him. That's just how he is. He's shy. If you really like him, just go for it. You'll definitely win him over."
"Wait a minute, that's not right. Pei-chuan just turned 18 this year. How old are you, young lady?"
"I am 16 years old."
"Hmm, this is a bit small."
"Well, why don't you think about it some more, young lady? You're still young and don't know what marriage means."
"Yes, yes, it's not that I look down on you, it's just that you're too young. If you were twenty, you might have some potential, but you're only 16."
Xiao Xuening objected: "I'm 16 years old, not young anymore. There are many 16-year-olds in my area who have already had children."
“Oh, I see. We have some too. But you’re still too young, it’s not really suitable.” The aunties who had been trying to matchmake Li Zhen and Xiao Xuening suddenly changed their tune: “Look, you’re only 16, and Li Zhen is already in his mid-twenties, he’s not a young man anymore.”
"I think they're a good match."
this……
Everyone looked at each other.
This girl is really determined.
However, if they were to actually be together, they would be quite suitable?
Forget it, this is a difficult matter to manage. Let Li Zhen and the others handle it themselves.
Some of the older women regretted their earlier comments about Xiao Xuening taking the initiative to pursue him.
For an ordinary girl, twenty years old would be just right, but this is Xiao Peichuan's sister, who is only 16. What they said earlier was somewhat inappropriate.
By the way, Xiao Peichuan's younger sister.
Then everyone remembered the main character of the day and looked at Xiao Pei-chuan somewhat awkwardly: "Um, Pei-chuan, we were just joking."
"Yes, yes, your family can decide what kind of marriage your sister will have. We were just joking, it doesn't count."
"Pei-chuan, please don't take it to heart."
"Um, we have something to do, you guys chat, you guys chat." With that, the group of middle-aged women quickly packed up their things and ran off.
(End of this chapter)
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