Chapter 940 Supplements
Zhang Daya gestured, indicating that the pearl, about the size of a thumbnail, could probably be sold for ten taels of silver. Because the pearl she found was golden, which was very rare, Zhao Jingya gave her thirty taels of silver.
"I've saved up enough for my dowry on my own, and it's time for me to get married."
When the topic of marriage came up, Zhang Daya was quite embarrassed. She didn't hide anything; she had her eye on Lu the carpenter.
"If no one will help me find a partner, I'll do it myself."
Zhang Daya frequently visited Lu the carpenter's house, and had long since lost her reputation. The villagers saw this clearly, yet no one mocked her.
The villagers are preoccupied with their daily meals, so who has the time to gossip about others? If the marriage doesn't go through, Zhang Daya will only lose face; life will still go on.
"Carpenter Lu is thirty this year, while you, Sister Daya, are only seventeen. There's quite a difference in age."
These days, people in the village get married early. It's quite embarrassing for Lu the carpenter to be unmarried at his age, as some of his peers are already grandfathers.
“I grew up in a fishing village and I don’t want to leave.”
Zhang Daya expressed her thoughts, saying that Lu the carpenter's character was widely praised. She suggested that after they got married, they should renovate their family's boat, work together, and go to the deep sea to collect pearls to sell. They believed that their life would be prosperous and thriving.
As for age, that's not important; it's Lu the carpenter's first marriage.
To Zhang Daya's dismay, despite her repeated visits and subtle hints, Lu the carpenter, whether genuinely misunderstanding or pretending not to, never responded.
In the evening, Zhang Daya returned from the beach and heard from the villagers that a matchmaker had come to propose marriage to Lu the carpenter. She became anxious.
"Sister Yunduo, I was rash, please don't take it to heart."
Zhang Daya apologized again. When she entered the room and saw a beautiful face, she immediately decided that she had no hope.
Unexpectedly, things took an unexpected turn, and no matchmaker came to propose marriage for Lu the carpenter.
In about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the oysters were grilled and topped with chili sauce and minced garlic, making them even more flavorful.
"I'll call Lu the carpenter out for you."
Lin Yuesha wanted to enjoy the garlic oysters all by herself, so she deliberately sent away Lu Mujiang, who seemed to have a big appetite, and also helped Zhang Daya.
A moment later, only Lin Yuesha and Qi Heng remained in the room.
"Eat it while it's hot."
After saying those three simple words, Lin Yuesha blew on the hot oyster, then took a bite and nodded with satisfaction.
After eating three in a row, she noticed that Qi Heng hadn't touched his chopsticks yet, so she urged him, "Eat up."
"My lady, you probably don't know the benefits of oysters."
Qi Heng had already eaten several steamed dishes and dared not pick up any more. He sat aside and silently watched Lin Yuesha eat. Every time she ate something delicious, Lin Yuesha would act like a kitten, almost licking her paws.
What are its effects?
Lin Yuesha's mind was still on the garlic oysters. Another dish she liked was scallops with vermicelli, which was prepared in a similar way to the oysters.
She envied the villagers in the fishing village, who lived by the sea and ate the freshest seafood.
"Strengthen the primordial yang".
Oysters are a good tonic, but if you eat too many, Qi Heng, who is at the prime of his life, might get a nosebleed. He doesn't want to be a beast for the time being.
Lin Yuesha was stunned for a moment, then placed the grilled oysters in front of her and said with a smile, "That's perfect. Calm down first, I'll eat them for you."
It feels so good to have delicious food that no one is fighting over.
Lin Yuesha savored the food with relish, but the atmosphere outside froze.
"Lu Mutou, if you're planning to get married, then marry me."
After holding it in for a long time, Zhang Daya finally squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth: she was already seventeen and couldn't afford to waste any more time.
If Lu the carpenter doesn't marry her again, she will have no choice but to forget him and marry into a family of similar age and appearance who doesn't mind that she has no parents.
Zhang Daya didn't ask for much; she just wanted someone to rely on.
For two years, a full two years, she frequently visited Carpenter Lu's house. The villagers saw it all, and everyone understood her intentions.
Only Lu the carpenter pretended to be stupid and never dared to expose this secret.
Zhang Daya made a silent decision; this would be the last time she mentioned it.
I thought it would end in silence, just like before, but to my surprise, he said softly, "Okay."
"What, you agreed?"
Zhang Daya asked incredulously, "You agreed to marry me?"
"yes."
Carpenter Lu nodded steadily and firmly. He had been short of money and had many concerns before, and did not want to marry a wife and suffer with him.
Zhang Daya is more than ten years younger than him, and she clearly has a better future ahead of her.
Things are different now. In the future, if Lu the carpenter works with Young Master Qi to run a shipyard, he can continue to do what he likes, and he will also earn a considerable salary, enough to allow Zhang Daya to live a good life.
"Young Master Qi and Miss Yun are benefactors, and your benefactors are also mine."
Zhang Daya prided herself on her ability to judge people. She had met Miss Zhao, and Miss Zhao, like Miss Yunduo, possessed an extraordinary air about her. Moreover, judging from Miss Yunduo's demeanor, she was probably from a high-class family.
Lu the carpenter wholeheartedly agreed, having a thorough understanding of the structure of wooden sailboats; Young Master Qi must be a learned man.
Although they didn't know the couple's purpose, Lu the carpenter and Zhang Daya were already determined to work for them.
"This is the money I've saved."
Zhang Daya opened her purse, inside was fifty taels of silver, which she earned by selling pearls.
Although she was separated from her sister-in-law and lived alone, her sister-in-law did not mistreat her; at least she was not someone who took advantage of others.
Everyone has selfish motives, especially since she isn't the eldest brother's biological sister.
"Give the silver to my elder brother and sister-in-law as a betrothal gift."
Zhang Daya wanted to support her elder brother's family, but couldn't find a suitable reason.
She gave too much money, and her sister-in-law would definitely ask where it came from. She might even think that it was left to her by her adoptive parents, which would cause a misunderstanding for no reason.
Her adoptive parents treated her like their own daughter for ten years, so Zhang Daya wanted to take this opportunity to repay them.
"Keep the money for yourself. I will bring generous gifts to propose marriage in person."
Previously, due to limited resources, Lu the carpenter did not want to get married, but now it is different. Qi Heng has already settled his wages in advance, which he can use as he sees fit.
How could a man use his wife's private savings as a dowry when he's marrying her? What kind of person would that be!
"It's getting late, let me take you home first."
Carpenter Lu carried a lantern and walked beside Zhang Daya.
These past two days, he's been hiring a matchmaker, preparing betrothal gifts, and purchasing necessary items. Once all the formalities are in place, he'll go to Zhang Daya's house to propose marriage. In short, he'll make sure no one is wronged.
"I can't believe it, it's like a dream."
Zhang Daya was in a daze. She excitedly came tonight to force him to marry her, and it actually happened.
Upon hearing this, Lu the carpenter felt a pang of sadness. He understood what Zhang Daya meant, but he always wondered what he, as a man, could offer her. Whenever he thought of this, he would back down.
Looking back on the past two years, he felt ashamed of his behavior.
Meeting the patron Qi Gongzi, they jointly opened a shipyard, and he confessed his feelings to Zhang Daya, and they are about to get married. Today is truly an auspicious day, a double celebration.
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