Chapter 364 Leading by the Nose
Seeing Tang Xuewen's grief-stricken and indignant appearance, Wei Zhao felt only a little guilty.
But she said in a serious tone, "You caused Miao Feng to miscarry before. It was only because the law was lenient that you were not prosecuted for murder. Although she can't have children, she has an eleven-year-old son. In a few years, the child will grow up and be able to take care of you. Isn't the reason you want a child so that someone will take care of you when you're old?"
Tang Xuewen said indignantly, "If the child were young, I wouldn't say anything, but he's already eleven years old and can remember things. When I get old, how will he take care of me?"
Wei Zhao earnestly advised, "People are all made of flesh and blood. If you treat them well, how could they not be filial to you in the future? Unless you still want to be a lord at home like before, then I have no way to help you. You can look for someone yourself. There are not many women in Xinjiang Province to begin with, so why don't you wait a little longer? Okay, I have to go home and cook, so I won't talk to you anymore."
Wei Zhao turned to leave, but Tang Xuewen stopped him.
Wei Zhao looked at him leisurely, then lifted his eyelids and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Tang Xuewen is now unwilling and reluctant to miss this opportunity.
He was afraid that if he missed this opportunity, no woman would be willing to be with him until he grew old.
But he was truly unwilling to live his life without having his own child.
Wei Zhao noticed Tang Xuewen's dilemma and added fuel to the fire, saying, "Actually, the woman is quite beautiful. Her father-in-law is old and in poor health. Having a child is up to fate. Maybe she'll get pregnant someday. When I mentioned it to the woman, she had heard of your reputation. She said she had met you once and praised your good looks. She doesn't mind meeting you."
"Tang Xuewen, if you can find another woman in the 16th Regiment who is willing to date you, I'll gouge my eyes out."
Every normal person hopes that others will have a positive opinion of them. When Tang Xuewen was told that he was good-looking, his heart fluttered.
Where does that person work?
Wei Zhao said, "The work at the Armed Forces Department's canteen is better than yours."
Tang Xuewen then asked, "What's your name?"
Wei Zhao rolled his eyes and said, "If you agree to the matchmaking, you can ask me when you two are meeting. What's the point of asking so many questions now?"
Seeing that Wei Zhao was still putting on airs and wanted to leave, Tang Xuewen could only say, "Let's meet then."
Tang Xuewen just wanted to know how beautiful that woman was.
Wei Zhao suppressed a laugh and left. Tang Xuewen went inside and told the guys in the dormitory what had just happened.
Some people mocked, "Are you out of your mind? You're going to find someone with a son and then raise someone else's son?"
This person was always at odds with Tang Xuewen, and Tang Xuewen angrily said, "Then find me one."
The man curled his lip and said, "I can't even find a wife myself, why would I find one for you? You're dreaming."
Tang Xuewen was stunned after the man finished speaking.
Looking at the group of bachelors in the room, and the bachelors in the other dormitories, he thought to himself that it's not easy to get a wife, and this person is mocking him because he's afraid that he'll have a wife first.
He already felt humiliated when he first moved in here.
Once upon a time, he, who already had a wife, looked down on those bachelors who couldn't find wives.
Like the person who mocked him, who is already forty and still hasn't found a wife, he is definitely afraid that he will find a wife again.
Tang Xuewen felt he had figured everything out and snorted, "You're just afraid I'll get married again."
Tang Xuewen looked at him with an expression that said, "I've seen through your schemes." The man sneered, "Even if I don't marry, I don't want to raise someone else's child. It's a waste of my time to raise someone else's child."
Tang Xuewen: "You're just jealous that I'm better looking than you. The girl said she was willing to date me because I'm good-looking, humph."
Tang Xuewen's "humph" was filled with a strong sense of superiority.
Then the two started fighting.
Even when he was hit, Tang Xuewen protected his handsome face.
The two were quickly separated. Apart from the pain in his body, Tang Xuewen's face was completely unharmed.
After the fight, Tang Xuewen felt he could no longer live with this group of bachelors.
Bachelors are all mentally unstable; they hope everyone else is a bachelor too, so they can feel at ease.
Tang Xuewen wants to remarry! He needs a woman in his house!
One needed a woman, and the other needed a man. After Wei Zhao, the middleman, made the arrangements, the two met soon afterward.
The two met in the Women's Federation office, a place Wei Zhao had specifically arranged.
"I've left the door open. You two talk. Call me if you need anything."
Both of them have been through a marriage before, and they are no longer naive young people. Although they are still a little uncomfortable, they are not so awkward as to be afraid to look each other in the eye.
Both of them made a point of dressing up for today.
Pang Juan had applied perfume, her hair was neatly combed after being wet, and she was wearing her most presentable outfit.
Tang Xuewen, dressed neatly, was very satisfied with Pang Juan at first sight.
Pang Juan works in the canteen. Unlike the women who work in the fields every day, she has fair skin and, because she has never been hungry, she is quite plump and looks rather stylish.
After they both looked each other up and down, Pang Juan spoke first: "Director Wei has told you about my situation, right?"
Tang Xuewen nodded with a hint of superiority. "I have said that. To be honest, I think you have a lot of burdens, and most importantly, you can't have children yet."
Pang Juan retorted bluntly, "If I were capable of having children, I would have married a minor official long ago, and I wouldn't be looking at you."
Tang Xuewen was speechless.
Pang Juan glanced at her and asked, "What, you're not satisfied with my terms? Then what are you doing here today?"
Pang Juan made a move to get up, but Tang Xuewen quickly said, "Don't go! You can't just listen to what others say. You have to see for yourself what the person is really like. What's the rush?"
Pang Juan said, "My son is very obedient. Whoever treats him well, he will definitely treat them well in the future. If you agree, you don't need to worry about anything else. If you don't agree, I will find another father for my son. I only met you once before and thought you were good-looking, so when people mentioned you to me, I was willing to take a look."
"Give me a straight answer now: whether you agree or disagree. If you agree, then I'll say the rest."
Tang Xuewen: "..."
They've completely baffled him. This isn't like buying something at a supply and marketing cooperative. Shouldn't they ask more questions before agreeing or disagreeing? How can you force someone to make a decision after just a few words?
Tang Xuewen: "Just say whatever you have to say."
Pang Juan, putting on airs, said, "I've heard about your deeds, but I can only say those things if you're willing. You're a grown man, so stop dawdling. Give me a straight answer now, whether it's okay or not."
Tang Xuewen weighed the options in his mind for a long time, struggling for a while between not having children in the future and having a beautiful wife. He nodded heavily, "Alright, let's give it a try first."
Pang Juan bluntly stated, "Are you trying to be a scoundrel? Still looking around? If you want to get married, then we can live together from now on."
Tang Xuewen hadn't had a nightlife in a long time. He thought about Pang Juan's words, gritted his teeth, and said, "Okay, let's get married then."
Pang Juan smiled with satisfaction. "If you ever lay a finger on me again, I'll make you regret it! And if you dare to treat my son badly, I'll make you regret it. You'll see."
Tang Xuewen suddenly felt a little regretful.
This woman looks tough, unlike Miao Feng who's all talk and no action.
"Or I'll go back and think about it again."
Pang Juan gave a faint smile, which Tang Xuewen felt was mocking.
"Once I leave this room, I'll ask Director Wei to find me another person tomorrow. The troupe has plenty of things, but plenty of bachelors."
Tang Xuewen immediately changed his mind, "Okay, okay, let's get married."
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