Chapter 35: First meeting with Xu Jiahuai
Li Yulan still wanted to deliver meat, or even some dried meat.
But I really don’t dare.
Not to mention that she agreed with the big principles her mother said yesterday, but today she can't hold on to them anymore.
Recognizing words is really difficult. I clearly remembered them yesterday, but when I look at them again today, I feel confused.
At this time, Qin Fangci's hard beating of Li Laoer's stick was particularly effective in killing the chicken to scare the monkey.
For some reason, Li Yulan felt that she liked her mother more and was also more afraid of her now.
The aroma in Old Li's yard was incredibly fragrant today. The fragrance was stronger and more persistent than yesterday, so many people in Liantang Village squatted outside Old Li's yard for lunch and dinner.
The rice in the bowl tasted even better after smelling the fragrance.
To be on the safe side, Qin Fangci brought a group of people from home on the day of the market.
The wound on Li Baisong's head has already healed, and he is thinking of going back to school today.
Qin Fangci specially packed some of each type of dried meat for him and asked him to take it to his master to taste.
In addition to the business veteran Li Laoer, Qin Fangci also brought along Li Laoda, Li Yulan, and Daya.
Boss Li was very happy as he finally didn't have to go out to the fields today.
After being surprised, Li Yulan and Daya happily followed him out.
Mrs. Du was very worried. She held Daya's hand, and her eyes were filled with worry.
Daya patted Mrs. Du's hand gently and said, "Mom, stay home and take care of yourself. I will help grandma."
There were so many people that Qin Fangci asked Li Lao Da and Li Lao Er to go to the vegetable garden early in the morning to cut some fresh vegetables and take them with them.
Everyone comes to join in the fun. Even if you don’t buy dried meat, taking away a handful of vegetables is also income.
The two brothers Li Lao Da and Li Lao Er carried baskets on their backs, and Li Baisong and Li Yulan walked together to continue cram math for them.
Qin Fangci walked at the end, thinking about the next arrangements.
Going from Liantang Village to Hedong Town is in the opposite direction of going to the county seat, and you will pass by Dongshi Village.
Xu Jiahuai planned to rush to the academy early in the morning. When he reached the village entrance, he saw a group of people walking towards him in the distance. He squinted his eyes to look at them, but couldn't see them clearly for a moment. He felt inexplicably nervous.
Xu Jiahuai subconsciously stopped in his tracks. Brothers Li Lao Da and Li Lao Er gradually approached. After seeing them clearly, Xu Jiahuai finally understood where the panic came from. He subconsciously wanted to find a place to hide, but it was too late.
Li Lao Da and Li Lao Er glanced at Xu Jiahuai, then turned their eyes away and continued walking forward as if they were looking at a stranger.
"Eleven, twelve... seventeen, eighteen..."
The girl's counting voice was clear and crisp.
Xu Jiahuai looked behind Li Lao Da's brothers in surprise. Li Yulan was standing on the left of Li Baisong, right near the entrance of Dongshi Village.
Their eyes suddenly met, and Li Yulan's voice became silent as she counted.
Li Baisong was the first to notice it. He turned his head and saw that the fourth sister was staring blankly at the entrance of Dongshi Village. There, an old man was standing there, looking at them with strange eyes.
The morning light fell on the fourth sister's face. Li Baisong could clearly see the thin powder on her face. Her shy look made Li Baisong alert.
Li Baisong just grabbed Li Yulan's wrist, and Qin Fangci quickly stepped forward to block the gazes between Li Yulan and Xu Jiahuai.
Qin Fangci's eyes showed no emotion, as if she was looking at a stranger. She glanced at him and continued walking forward, pulling Li Yulan.
Xu Jiahuai's heart suddenly felt like it was hit by something heavy.
Did Mrs. Li know?
disagree? !
It's not that he hadn't thought that the Li family would disagree if they knew about this, but... when the day really came, it seemed that it was not so easy for him to accept it.
He is a scholar with a good reputation, why would they disagree?
Why!
With the Li family being what it is, does Mrs. Li still want to find a scholar who has never been married for Li Yulan?
It's a pipe dream!
Xu Jiahuai felt a surge of anger in his heart, and he turned around and subconsciously followed the Li family.
Daya glanced back quietly, and Li Baisong comforted her softly: "Don't be afraid, there are many of us. Count from one to thirty again, and count by yourself."
The teaching these two days was not in vain. The smart ones in the family, such as Daya, can count from one to thirty, and even Siya can count to five by bending her little fingers.
Qin Fangci and Li Baisong exchanged glances. Li Yulan was about to turn her head when Qin Fangci pinched her arm. "Have you forgotten what your mother told you? Girls should be reserved."
Li Baisong grabbed Li Yulan's arm and quickened his pace. Qin Fangci also pushed Li Yulan, and her pace gradually slowed down.
Xu Jiahuai had been staring at the group of people in front of him, and he couldn't help but stop when he saw this. Qin Fangci turned around under Xu Jiahuai's gaze, with a warm smile on her face, like an elder looking at a younger person. The smile became bigger and bigger, like what people say, a mother-in-law becomes more and more satisfied with her son-in-law the more she looks at him.
Xu Jiahuai didn't know whether to advance or retreat, and his heart was filled with alarm.
He seemed to understand what Mrs. Li was thinking.
She wants it and asks for the price.
Xu Jiahuai no longer hesitated and turned around to leave, as if if he took a step slower, Qin Fangci would hold him back and force him to take responsibility for Li Yulan.
Oh! You want to plot against him without even considering who he is.
A bunch of peasants.
Qin Fangci still stood there without moving, the smile on her face fading only after Xu Jiahuai turned into a small path and disappeared from sight.
What the hell!
Li Yulan was almost dragged forward by Li Baisong and Daya all the way.
Yes, at the signal of her uncle, Daya went around to the other side and grabbed her aunt.
Li Yulan's heart couldn't help but beat fast. She didn't expect to meet Brother Jia Huai today.
What would mother and Jia Huai say?
It would be embarrassing to mention their marriage.
Qin Fangci followed slowly, and Li Yulan couldn't help shaking off Daya's hand and walked back.
"mother."
Li Yulan hugged Qin Fangci's arm, soft and gentle.
“You, you…”
Li Yulan was still waiting for Qin Fangci to continue, but she didn't expect Qin Fangci to be silent after saying only these three words.
"Mom?" Li Yulan called out softly again tentatively.
"I didn't say anything to him. When he saw me waiting for him, he turned and left."
Li Yulan couldn't believe it, "How could it be?"
"Yulan, a girl should never despise herself at any time. You can't meet him privately anymore."
"Mom, but you... promised."
"I promised him that I could marry you in a formal ceremony, with all the necessary gifts. If he had other motives, I couldn't agree to it."
"No. Brother Jiahuai wouldn't have any other thoughts. Mom, did you scare him just now? Are you very fierce?"
Qin Fangci put on a smile again, "I'm just waiting for him with a smile like this."
Qin Fangci took Li Yulan's hand and said, "Yulan, do you know why Mother brought you and Daya out here today?"
"I'm afraid my second brother won't behave himself again."
"If he's not honest, I'll take care of him myself. I just want to take you out for a walk. How many good men can there be in such a small place? You should see more of the people and things outside."
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