Chapter 165 Bai's Thoughts
Restraining the helplessness in his heart, he turned around and bowed: "Hello Aunt Qiao, Sister Song..." After saying that, he raised his eyes and looked at the two people in front of him. Putting Qiao Xianglan aside, Song Ci's face was extremely confusing.
Zhang Ziming considered himself knowledgeable, but he had never seen such a beautiful girl.
She had a pair of eyes as bright as a deer in the woods, red lips and white teeth, and a slender figure. But just a glance from her at him made him feel powerless.
"You kid, why don't you sit down and talk to the elders."
When Mrs. Bai saw her son's expression, she felt angry but also amused. In the past, Zhang Ziming always sneered at the girls she liked and insisted that he would find his own fate.
Today was fine, he didn't yell and embarrass himself, but his expression was a little too disappointing.
Mrs. Bai was eloquent and soon started talking about family matters and praised her son a lot. Zhang Ziming kept looking at Song Ci, and even though Qiao Xianglan was slow to react, she understood.
Song Ci will be sixteen this year, and it is time for him to get married.
The Zhang family is wealthy and has a simple family background, so it is indeed a good choice. Qiao Xianglan listened carefully.
"Ziming doesn't plan to do business but study?" Qiao Xianglan was surprised.
The Zhang family is the Qi family that does business, but Zhang Ziming actually has no plans to inherit his parents' legacy and take the imperial examination.
"Yes, auntie, I'm okay with studying, but my ability in business is really limited." Zhang Ziming answered honestly.
"So, I thought of finding a capable wife for Ziming, and let my daughter-in-law take care of the household in the future, and Ziming just needs to study hard." Bai's words were equivalent to making her intentions clear.
Song Ci has demonstrated her business and earning ability as well as her vision on several occasions, and Bai is extremely satisfied with her.
"Well, you have to choose carefully." Qiao Xianglan was not good at speaking and replied dryly.
Song Ci, who was sitting on the side, wondered if she had been lucky in love these days. First, Lin Huo told her that he would marry her if she passed the imperial examination. Then, the Zhang family extended an olive branch.
She was a little dazed. When did she become so popular?
Thinking about her previous life, her reputation was ruined, she stayed at home until she was quite old and still hadn't married. In this life, things were so opposite.
"Sister Qiao, take a look at my Ziming."
Qiao Xianglan was stunned for a few seconds after hearing this, surprised at the straightforwardness of the Bai family. She glanced at Zhang Ziming and saw that he lowered his head and dared not look at her, but the tips of his ears were red as if dripping blood, and he was speechless.
She suppressed her thoughts, said a few polite words, found an excuse, and left with Song Ci.
"Mom, what's wrong?"
After getting on the carriage, Song Ci noticed that Qiao Xianglan looked too serious and asked a question.
"The Zhang family is a good family, but this Zhang Ziming is not."
Song Ci found it funny. She had never wanted to marry into the Zhang family, but looking at her mother, she had seriously considered it. She was very curious why her mother, who had always been gentle, was so resistant to the Zhang family.
After all, in the eyes of outsiders, the Zhang family is a good family that is hard to come by even with a lantern.
"Having a wealthy family is good, but Zhang Ziming is soft-hearted and easily influenced. He always listens to Bai. If you marry him and meet someone with such a weak character, you will have to control everything and make all the decisions. It would be too tiring for you."
Moreover, she felt that Bai had a very stubborn personality, and the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law would be a problem in the future.
"Mom, you just don't like the Zhang family. I actually think the Zhang family is good." Song Ci teased her deliberately, and was immediately slapped lightly by Qiao Xianglan.
"You idiot, mother wanted you to marry into a good family and live a comfortable life, but you are fine. What's the big deal about the Zhang family being rich? Marrying someone is not just about marrying the person, you also have to consider the other person's parents. Anyway, mother doesn't agree. It's too tiring."
After Qiao Xianglan finished speaking, she looked at Song Ci with a loving face. Her daughter was so good, kind-hearted, and beautiful, and she just wanted to marry a smart and capable husband.
This is the only way to protect her daughter.
After hearing what Qiao Xianglan said, Song Ci was deeply moved and snuggled up to Qiao Xianglan for a long time, refusing to let go.
As expected, in this world, only her parents were devoted to her. Her mother had never considered clinging to the Zhang family's wealth. Instead, she was completely focused on finding a good husband for her. Her love for her didn't need words; her scorching maternal love made her eyes tear up.
"Mom, I'm not going to get married anymore. I'll be with you from now on."
Qiao Xianglan pinched the soft flesh of her cheek and said, "Silly child, your parents and brother love you, but your parents will grow old, and your brother will get married. You need to find someone who understands you and takes care of you."
"What if this person is mean to me? What if we are wrong..."
Song Ci expressed the doubts in his heart.
"It's not good for you! Then call your dad and ask your brother to take you back. Although our family is not rich, we can provide you with food and clothes. Your mother's family will always be your shield." Qiao Xianglan said as she hugged Song Ci tightly. The mother and daughter snuggled in the carriage, their hearts connected.
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"mother...."
After the Song mother and daughter left, Bai began to count the goods and check the account books, and was very busy.
Zhang Ziming couldn't stand it any longer and shouted in a long voice behind him.
"Why are you shouting? Just say it if you have something to say." Bai glanced at her son and continued to look at the account book.
How come she is such a straightforward person, but her son is so slow and timid, and he is like that in everything he says and does?
"The Song family just now... Mom and Dad are very familiar with each other."
Without even looking up, Bai scribbled on the account book and quickly found the problem. "Yes, your father and Song Ci's father have a close relationship."
"Well...well..." Zhang Ziming squeezed his hands, "Son, I think this person today is pretty good."
Bai Shi simply put down her pen and looked up at her son. "That's true, your mother is not blind. But what's the point of being good? Others may be good at everything, but they may not look down on you."
"Why?" Zhang Ziming refused to give in. "What's wrong with my son?"
Mrs. Bai rolled her eyes at him. From the back-and-forth testing, she could see that Qiao Xianglan was moved at first, but her attitude gradually grew colder.
She sighed, thinking that he didn't think highly of her son.
"What's wrong with you? Since you like her, why don't you talk to her more and show it more? I, your mother, have to take care of everything for you! You don't know how to put on more clothes when it's cold, and change into lighter clothes when it's hot. You are so stupid, who would be willing to marry their daughter to you?"
"Mom!" Zhang Ziming couldn't believe it. "How can you say that about your son? Besides, these are not shortcomings at all. When he gets married, she will naturally take care of his clothes and food. Why should I worry about these things?"
The thinking that he was exposed to since childhood took root in Zhang Ziming's heart.
Mrs. Bai didn't think so. "Mrs. Qiao seems to be very concerned about her daughter, and Song Ci is beautiful. She wants her daughter to marry into a comfortable family, find a husband who can make a living, and live a relaxed life."
Her eyes were sharp, and combined with the look she had just given her, she quickly understood what Qiao was thinking. Not to mention Qiao, if she had a daughter, she would definitely think the same way.
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