The Shen family members were left looking at each other, unsure of what to do.
"Qinzi, what's going on? Why were you brought to the old house instead of your own home?" Old Man Shen asked before even entering the house.
You can imagine how much this family was arguing and cursing.
The Xu family is in complete chaos today, a scene of utter pandemonium.
Xu Wenhua quickly packed his luggage, preparing to rush back to his unit to report.
However, these past few days, he had been constantly thinking about Shen Xiaoxiao, but his wait had been fruitless; he hadn't even seen a glimpse of her.
He went to the village many times to search for it, but each time he went full of hope only to return disappointed.
Strangely enough, although he didn't get to meet Shen Xiaoxiao in person, he did run into Shen Xiaoxiao's cousin, Shen Junqi, several times.
For some reason, Shen Junqi clung to him like a piece of chewing gum.
Today is the day he's returning to his unit, and all he wants to do is escape far away, afraid of being bothered again.
He had no mind to think about Shen Xiaoxiao anymore, because dealing with the troublesome Shen Junqi was giving him a huge headache.
If he said even a few slightly harsh words to her, Shen Junqi would immediately burst into tears, looking utterly miserable.
She held tightly to Xu Wenhua's clothes, as if she were afraid he would suddenly disappear.
This scene was witnessed by many elderly women passing by. Seeing the two acting so intimately, they naturally misunderstood and began to whisper among themselves.
However, the matter did not end there. To make matters worse, just two days ago, Shen Junqi actually played a petty trick in front of a group of older women.
She pretended to have accidentally stepped on a stone, leaned forward, and then fell into Xu Wenhua's arms.
This sudden turn of events left everyone present stunned and speechless, unsure of how to react. Xu Wenhua, in particular, was so frightened that he was at a loss for what to do.
He wanted to push her away but felt it wasn't appropriate, so he could only stand there blankly, letting Shen Junqi nestle in his arms.
Now Xu Wenhua is truly speechless and unable to defend himself. Even if he jumped into the Yellow River, he probably wouldn't be able to wash away the rumors about him!
Faced with this incredibly awkward situation, he had no way to express his bitterness, no matter how much he suffered. It truly was a case of "a mute eating bitter melon"—unable to speak of his suffering.
Qian Danu somehow learned that Xu Wenhua was about to return to his unit today.
This made her as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. In her haste, she didn't even have time to think and directly reached out and grabbed her dazed granddaughter, Shen Junqi.
He strode off hurriedly towards the Xu family brigade.
All the way, Qian Danu kept muttering, "Oh dear, we can't let that kid get away like that..."
Before long, the two of them arrived at the Xu family's door.
Qian Daniu, her face full of anger, raised her thick right hand and began to pound on the slightly dilapidated door with great force.
While taking pictures, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Is anyone inside? Come out and open the door!"
The sound was so loud it was deafening, and even the neighbors passing by couldn't help but turn their heads to look.
Hearing the knocking and shouting, Xu's mother, who was busy with housework inside, frowned and muttered to herself, "Who is this? Why are they knocking on the door like they're banging on it!"
But she quickly put down what she was doing and hurriedly ran towards the door.
When Xu's mother finally reached the door and opened it, she saw Qian Daniu standing outside with Shen Junqi.
Before Xu's mother could even speak, Qian Daniu couldn't wait to shout, "Mother-in-law, I've come here today specifically to discuss my granddaughter's marriage to your son!"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xu was overjoyed, and a bright smile immediately spread across her face. She quickly asked, "Oh my, you're Xiaoxiao's grandmother? You just called me 'in-law,' does that mean you agree to this marriage?"
There was another important reason why Xu's mother was so happy to marry Shen Xiaoxiao: she had heard that Shen Xiaoxiao had become a barefoot doctor, which was unique in these villages.
"Yes! How could I not say yes? You don't know, I've been looking forward to this day for so long!"
Qian Daniu's voice rose eight octaves with excitement, making her already wrinkled face appear even more wrinkled.
Although her eyes were full of expectation, her gaze flickered as she looked at the other person, as if she were hiding some unspeakable thoughts.
After a brief pause, Qian Danu, seemingly unable to contain her eagerness, pressed on, "Then... then tell me, when exactly is your family planning to come and propose marriage?"
Upon hearing this, Xu's mother's face immediately blossomed into a smile, every wrinkle radiating joy.
Without hesitation, she replied, "Anytime is fine! It just so happens that my son is leaving for his unit this afternoon. If you agree, we can have lunch together."
"It's all very lively now, and we've officially settled the marriage! My son can go back and submit his marriage application with peace of mind!"
At this moment, she had arranged everything perfectly and was just waiting for Qian Daniu to give a positive answer.
Hearing this, Qian Danu was secretly delighted, but on the surface, she still nodded calmly, indicating her agreement with the suggestion.
Then, her eyes darted around, and she continued to ask, "In that case, I'd better ask how much the Xu family is planning to offer as a bride price?"
Mrs. Xu hesitated for a moment, then cautiously held up a few fingers to indicate her intention, and tentatively said, "How about 88 yuan as a bride price? And we'll also buy the girl a watch as a bonus..."
Before Xu's mother could finish speaking, Qian Daniu waved her hands impatiently and interrupted, "Oh dear, don't bother with all that useless stuff, let's forget about the watch!"
"Just give me the cash equivalent of the money I spent on the watch!"
As he spoke, he subtly pursed his lips, a hint of dissatisfaction and disgust showing on his face, as if he was not entirely satisfied with the suggestion.
Upon seeing this, Xu's mother felt a pang of anxiety. That watch was a gift she had carefully chosen to give to her future daughter-in-law, and now being rejected so bluntly was hard for her to accept.
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