Zhou Jinfeng: "What's wrong with being a stepmother? It just means taking care of two more children."
She doesn't need to have children; there will be two more people to take care of her in the future.
Besides, the offer was good, and they promised to help me find a temporary job later.
The Hua family hasn't even made any official commitments yet. What if things don't work out, and such a good family is already taken? Then you'll just have to watch your daughter go to the countryside.
Zhou Xiaojun said, "Mom, Dad is right. Look at those who went to the countryside, how many of them have come back? This year, many people are getting married in the countryside. How can those country folk give any betrothal gifts? In the end, my sister will be given away for nothing."
Bai Ailian gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, I'll explain to that brat in a bit that if the Hua family doesn't come to propose marriage in the next couple of days, then we'll just finalize her marriage."
“That’s the right way to think,” Zhou Jinfeng said with satisfaction. “Go fry me a plate of peanuts. I want to have a couple of drinks.”
"Dad, aren't you going fishing?" Bai Ailian's face panicked when she heard he wanted to drink. "They say the fish have been biting pretty well lately..."
“Not bad…not bad…why don’t you go yourself?” Zhou Jinfa slammed his hand on the table and cursed, “I work so hard all day long, can’t I even rest when I get home?”
I asked you to fry some peanuts, and you're whining like this. Fine, I'm not eating. I'm going for a walk outside.
"Dad, wait for me, I'll go with you." Zhou Xiaojun quickly followed, knowing that this "walk" probably meant going to a restaurant.
Bai Ailian, "..."
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Hua Xiangyun returned to the black market to set up her stall once again. She hadn't been there for two weeks, and this time, there was no one queuing in front of her usual stall.
This time she was well-prepared, aiming to upgrade her business to the next level.
Besides a small stool, there was also a small wooden table that she had salvaged from a junkyard.
Just lay them out in front of you, hang the pre-prepared cards on the table, and wait for business to come in.
"Master, you've finally arrived!" Zhang Xia hadn't been seated for long when he jogged over and took the first spot.
“Didn’t you calculate this before?” Hua Xiangyun recognized Zhang Xia at a glance. It seemed that the other party had listened to her advice and that it had brought about a great change in his life.
His life would no longer be one of mediocrity and inaction, but one of boundless potential.
"Yes, thank you so much for your guidance, Master." Zhang Xia was truly grateful.
He decided on the award on his own and immediately changed jobs. Although he faced criticism from his family when he returned home, the matter was already settled, and he was the only one who truly benefited.
This incident also made him see clearly the scheming of his family.
Now he only needs to give his family a little money each month to support his two elderly parents, thus truly separating himself from the family.
Although I live in the company dormitory, I have heard that they are about to raise funds to build houses, and maybe I will be able to move into the new house by this time next year.
"So what do you want to calculate today?" Hua Xiangyun didn't press for details. That's life; fate is important, but choices are even more important.
Zhang Xia took out the receipt from his pocket. "The master helped me so much before, but I felt that I hadn't paid enough for the divination. I came here specifically to make up for it this time."
Hua Xiangyun said, "The divination fee has been set and will not be changed. If you haven't had your fortune told, please move your seat."
It turned out that while they were talking, more people rushed over and joined the queue at the back.
Zhang Xia: "...Master, I would like to ask about my marriage prospects."
Hua Xiangyun pushed the large five-emperor coins that were already on the table in front of him, "Please!"
Zhang Xia quickly placed the tickets and money on the table, devoutly accepted the Five Emperors Coins, offered a prayer, and then let go of them.
Hua Xiangyun: "Your heart is already fluttering with love, but this is not your destined marriage. There will be some twists and turns along the way."
Zhang Xia looked nervous. He had been considering dating a woman lately. "...Please give me some guidance, Master."
Hua Xiangyun did not want to explain further; this was just fortune-telling, not a solution to the problem.
"The choice is yours. Next."
Zhang Xia quickly paid the divination fee and obediently stepped aside.
He came twice, but the experts he saw each time seemed slightly different, though in essence, they were still the same... he couldn't see them clearly.
He stood there with his head down, not in a hurry to leave, his mind constantly flashing back to the girl who had shown him kindness during this time.
He even thought he was incredibly charming and was secretly pleased with himself.
The master's words today were like a bucket of cold water, bringing him back to his senses.
Before, I worked myself to the bone in the factory, and I was covered in grease. People would avoid me like the plague, let alone a young girl showing me any kindness.
So, after moving to a new place and breaking free from home, it just so happened that we had those chance encounters one after another.
Thinking about the upcoming rural work season, there was still something he didn't understand.
If the other person is honest, he's not that angry yet, but if the relationship starts with calculation, would he be willing to accept that?
Hua Xiangyun was currently divining the second old woman's fate. "Master, my daughter-in-law has already given birth to two daughters. I want to ask if this baby will be a son?"
Hua Xiangyun looked up at her and said, "A family that does good deeds will surely have abundant blessings."
"Is your daughter-in-law very filial?"
The old woman looked a little uncomfortable, but still told the truth, "She's been good to us, but that's only because she feels guilty for not being able to give us a grandson..."
Hua Xiangyun said, "Now it's the same whether you have a boy or a girl. The future generations are greatly influenced by the elders in the family. Do more good deeds and be mindful of your words..."
"How dare you talk like that? How are we not doing good deeds or being virtuous?" The old woman suddenly stood up, slammed her hand on the table, and shouted, "We came here to have our fortunes told because others said you're accurate. Anyway, I just want to ask you, will my daughter-in-law have a grandson this time? Just tell me directly. Why all the fuss?"
Hua Xiangyun wasn't angry. She smiled faintly and said to her, "Your son is destined to be childless. Alright, next one."
I wanted to offer more advice, but now I've suddenly lost the mood.
Perhaps it's a good thing for her that her daughter-in-law left this family.
"Ah, you mean this baby is another girl?" The old woman's focus was always different from others. She didn't listen to the saying that her son was destined to be childless, but instead thought that her daughter-in-law couldn't give her a grandson.
"What sins have I committed? That wretched woman gives birth to a money-losing child every time. Isn't this going to kill off my lineage?" The old woman suddenly stood up and said excitedly to Hua Xiangyun, "Master, I'll give you more money. You must get rid of that money-losing child quickly so that my golden grandson can come."
As he spoke, he pulled out some banknotes from his pocket. "Our family has only had one son per generation for generations. If this happens, I won't be able to face my ancestors in the future."
Hua Xiangyun: "Sorry, I can only do divination, I can't change my gender."
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