Zhang Guoqing shook his head and kicked Zhang Yuntao angrily, "You are stupid, just say you have a young wife, or someone you love, and ask her to be careful and not affect you.
If she still sends you buns every day like this, and says your mom wants to go to her house and ask her how rich her family is that they can't even finish all the buns? If she still dares to come forward after you say that, then show her your face!
Don't think Lin Zi is being overly cautious. There are too many psychopaths in this world. What if she makes an excuse to ask you to leave, and you're caught off guard, and she suddenly hugs you and kisses you, deliberately letting others see. How would you explain it? Say you've been bullied?
And what if she goes around saying things like, "Even though you say you don't like her and have rejected her, you still have feelings for her." And then people see that she still frequently sends you buns. Well, everyone's half-believing it, and her parents start spreading the word that you're dating. How are you going to explain this clearly? Do you want to save your reputation?"
Zhang Yuntao opened his mouth wide and looked at him stupidly, "Is this possible? Girls really like to act like hooligans? No way?"
"Why not? Haven't you heard those rumors? The one about Momo getting drunk and then having no choice but to marry the other person? The one about someone jumping into the water to save someone and then having to marry the other person, saying that the girl's innocence was ruined? The one about Momo being molested by a little hooligan and becoming so upset that she threatened to commit suicide, and then ended up marrying the other person?" Li Qinglin glared at him angrily.
Zhang Yuntao rubbed his forehead and looked at the two of them helplessly. "Then I'm not going to get married in the future. Damn, who knows what those girls are thinking."
Zhang Guoqing laughed heartily. Seeing the guy was frightened, he quickly comforted him, "Don't think that way. When you're looking for a partner, first look at their character, then their looks, and then see if you both have the same goals. If that's enough, then ask your parents for their opinion. If it works out, then get married. It's not that complicated. The main thing is to figure out: are those people interested in you, or are they interested in your family background?"
Li Qinglin stood by and said casually, "Didn't your mother recommend a lot of candidates for you? Take a look first. If none of them work out, I think Zhao Yuanyuan is a good choice. She comes from a good family and has a carefree personality. She's kind and doesn't discriminate against the poor or the rich. She has a round figure. Your mother likes girls with big butts because they're easy to bear. I think she's the best match for you. Unless you go to college, there are still good girls outside the county."
Zhang Yuntao was still thinking about it. After a while, he sighed, "No, she doesn't like me. We always quarrel. If we were a couple, we would quarrel every day. I think you can do it, Linzi. She is suitable for you. Really, you see, she listens to you more. Among the three of us, she always rolls her eyes when she has a problem with Xiaowu, and always gives me a cold look and then sarcasm. The only one she likes to listen to is you."
Zhang Guoqing shook his head speechlessly, watching the two people discussing who was more suitable, and had to interrupt, "Don't think about it, it depends on fate. Girls' minds are hard to guess, but don't be silly and ask, or you won't even be friends. She's really good, if you really want to, try testing the waters first. The premise is that you two should take it easy and don't fall for each other at the same time, otherwise it will be a three-person game and it will hurt your feelings. I think she is a little unusual towards Lin Zi, and with her personality, she probably doesn't know it herself. But Lin Zi's future path is different from hers. Uncle Li wants you to go to college, and Lin Zi also needs to think clearly. Once you invest your feelings, you can't take them back."
Li Qinglin nodded and looked at him jokingly, "Then tell me why you got so involved in this?"
Zhang Guoqing sighed, "As for me, the first time I saw Jiaojiao, I felt that she was mine. It was a very strange feeling. I just took it for granted that she had to be mine. When I grew up, I felt that my life would be perfect only if I had her. I loved her giving birth to children for me, I loved accompanying her and seeing her happy, I loved protecting her and not letting anyone else get close to her. I just fell in love with her without realizing it.
We're different from you, even from other couples. Jiaojiao is closer to me, more trustworthy, and understands me better than my parents. In turn, she trusts me the most and understands me the best. Our preferences and habits are similar, and we can tell a lot without having to say it; just a glance is enough.
Li Qinglin was speechless after hearing this. After a moment, he said with longing in his eyes, "I have always envied you. Xiaowu, what I envy you most is that you found Zhou Jiao.
Whenever I see Zhou Jiao, I always think of bamboo. No matter how hard the wind blows, bamboo remains upright. It needs no support, no meticulous care. It stands quietly and independently year-round, swaying with the wind, yet its roots remain unwaveringly upright.
I once thought I was in love with her, but then I slowly realized I was just admiring her. She's so hard to understand, so hard to guess. Living with a girl like that would be exhausting, exhausting. Girls like that are so hard-hearted, only caring about what matters to them. They might appear crystal clear, but inside they're icy, layered with defenses. So I really envy you. How honored are you that Zhou Jiao has cherished you?
As for me, I also want to find a girl who is like bamboo. She doesn’t need to be super beautiful, as long as she is not icy inside, and I can figure her out and like her, then I will give up everything to pursue her once.
Zhang Yuntao shook his head, raised his finger in disdain, and refuted him, "I think Jiaojiao is pretty good, not that complicated. She's not whiny like those little girls, nor is she tomboyish. She's just too weak and soft. I always dare not speak loudly for fear of scaring her. When I see her, I remember that I'm her brother and I have to give in to her. If I have a daughter in the future, I want her to be like Jiaojiao. It's a pity, why did you give birth to a big fat boy this time? If you had given birth to little Jiaojiao, haha, Xiaowu would be doomed. Two weak and flabby children, I guess he would be worried every day."
Zhang Guoqing and Li Qinglin looked at each other and smiled helplessly, this guy.
Seeing that they were almost in the downtown area of the provincial capital, Zhang Guoqing suggested, "Where are you planning to go? We don't have a specific destination, so let's go to the flea market. There are lots of books, tapes, and other miscellaneous items there. I didn't finish browsing there last time, and I happen to have some money on me. Things there aren't expensive either. What do you think?"
Zhang Yuntao nodded excitedly. "Okay, I'll go watch the tapes while you guys read the book. But won't it be too late to go back?"
Li Qinglin grabbed their hands and walked forward. "I'll take you to the alley. As soon as Xiaowu told me, I knew where it was. There are a few snack shops there, but you won't be able to find them if you're not familiar with them. The mutton soup there is the best. A lot of second-hand goods from the provincial capital are sold there. My grandfather often goes there to look for things. Hurry, or you won't be able to finish shopping and will have to wait until the night market."
"There is also a night market? Are the things sold the same as during the day?" Zhang Guoqing asked curiously.
Li Qinglin recalled, "I've only been to the night market once. It wasn't just second-hand goods; people were secretly selling defective goods from factories in the provincial capital. It was winter, and there were still a lot of women browsing the night market. I didn't look closely, but I remember it clearly: my grandfather was so happy to buy two wool blankets."
Li Qinglin took Zhang Guoqing and Zhang Yuntao to eat mutton soup. They both praised the food highly. In the end, Zhang Guoqing packed up all the cooked mutton tripe in the store.
"Okay, now that we've finished eating, let's continue shopping. We'll go to the tape stall first, and then the bookstall. These two places are not far from each other, so the three of us won't get separated."
Zhang Guoqing nodded. He followed them and explored the route. He would bring Jiaojiao with him next time.
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