Kang Xiucai didn't know why his mother cared whether the woman was a young widow, but he still answered seriously, "Her husband did indeed have an accident."
"real?"
Chen's eyes lit up instantly, feeling that her eye for people was truly exceptional, and that she could tell at a glance that this was a young widow who was a perfect match for her son!
Faced with his mother's expectant gaze, Kang Xiucai nodded hesitantly: "I think so."
Dr. He became a widow at a young age, which is a regrettable thing. Why is his mother so happy?
Madam Chen quickly cleared up his doubts: "Son, she is the one who saved your life, and you like her. Isn't this a match made in heaven? I'll find a matchmaker to arrange the marriage right away!"
As she spoke, the old lady turned to leave. No wonder she liked He Jiu Niang so much when she saw her; she was the benefactor who saved her son's life.
This young lady is also a skilled doctor. With such a virtuous wife by her side, her son's condition will not relapse, and she will no longer have to worry about outliving her son.
Thinking about it this way, Chen felt very happy.
Kang Xiucai grabbed her arm and explained helplessly, "Mother, you've misunderstood. My relationship with Doctor He is completely innocent, and I have no romantic feelings for him. Don't make a fuss over nothing and make your son look bad to everyone!"
Chen looked completely unconcerned: "If you don't like her, why is your face all stiff from smiling? Alright, you're my daughter, how could I not know you?"
Kang Xiucai: ...They came to his door out of kindness to treat him, are you suggesting he wear a long face?
"Mother! I know you're worried about my marriage, but we can't do anything reckless. You can find me any girl you like, but please don't bother me with anything related to Doctor He!"
Kang Xiucai felt he had to make things clear, otherwise if his mother really went to propose marriage, he would be caught in the middle.
Dr. He is of course wonderful in every way, but he also knows that he is not good enough for her, so why make things awkward?
Mrs. Chen was somewhat puzzled. She could tell that her son was clearly interested in that person, but he didn't object to looking at other girls. What was going on?
"Okay, Mother agrees, alright?"
She hesitated for a long time before agreeing. After Kang Xiucai left, she called Xiao Hao over to greet him and inquire about He Jiuniang's family situation.
Upon learning that the family had fled famine and had built up considerable wealth in a short period of time, all thanks to Dr. He, Chen lost all interest in proposing marriage.
For a moment, I could understand my son's actions.
Her son felt he wasn't good enough for her.
Yes, she also felt she wasn't good enough for him.
Such a woman is too strong-willed. Her son has been sickly for many years and is also somewhat soft-hearted. Even if they were to get together, they might not necessarily live happily. It would be better not to expose her.
It's pitiful that her son, who had finally come to his senses, ended up like this.
Mrs. Chen sighed with some regret, feeling sorry for her son.
The eldest daughter-in-law, Wang, had been listening nearby. Knowing that her mother-in-law was upset, she comforted her, saying, "Mother, your younger brother is such a good man, he will definitely find a suitable girl, so don't worry."
Ms. Chen nodded, but she still felt a little sad.
Good girls are easy to find, but finding someone you truly like is not easy.
He Jiuniang took the little dog to the bookstore to buy some paper and pens before returning to the village. She originally wanted to pick out a gift for Kang Xiucai to accept as a student, but the little dog said he wanted to give the little house he had built to his teacher. He Jiuniang respected his choice and did not insist.
The little house that the puppy built was actually similar to Lego toys in later times. He Jiu Niang gave it to him from her space to play with. It was an upgraded version of building blocks. He built quite a few of them at home.
Back home, the little dog couldn't wait to brag to his family that he could go to school the next day, and that he was moving out tonight to live on his own, and that from now on he would be a big kid!
His family was worried about him, after all, he had lost his father at a young age and was a bit timid, so they were afraid something might happen to him.
But the puppy was unusually excited, and even took the initiative to move its little blanket and pillow to the new house.
Mrs. Sun shook her head as she watched, and hurriedly chased after her to remind her, "Don't rush, let Grandma make your bed first!"
He Jiuniang couldn't let Sun Shi do such a thing, so she quickly found some things and followed to help.
The next day, Boss Lu was responsible for taking a group of kids to school, and from then on they became the four-person school group.
Led by Lei Zi, the four kids went to the backyard to wait for Gou Er to pay his tuition fee and watch Gou Er present a proper apprenticeship gift.
Kang Xiucai had made preparations in advance. He went to the bookstore yesterday to buy a calligraphy brush and gave it to Gou'er in return. That completed the procedure.
Watching the four children leave happily, Kang Xiucai smiled and shook his head, then looked in surprise at the little house that Gou'er had given him.
It's amazing! You can tell it's all made of small wooden blocks, yet it's done so well. He felt even more hopeful for the dog.
This child is destined for great things.
He Jiuniang had just woken up from her afternoon nap when Lu Guilan and Qin Shi came to find her, talking about the garment workshop.
"Third Sister-in-law, the new batch of clothes is almost finished. Are we... are we really going to go out and sell these overly revealing clothes on the street?"
He Jiuniang thought for a moment and said, "These clothes are really not suitable to be sold on the street. Let's take them to Boss Yu's Fengchenfang to sell first, and let our family members try them on first."
The pajamas we're making now are all simple ones, not really that revealing.
As for the underwear, He Jiuniang is personally supervising the pattern making and adjustments, and it should be ready to be sold within half a month at the latest.
However, before that, she required all the women in her family to try on the clothes themselves so that any discomfort could be corrected.
Not only do the women at home wear them, but the female workers in the workshop also wear them. In order to make them as comfortable as possible, this can be considered an investment.
"Oh! Is it... not appropriate for us to wear these?"
Both Qin Shi and Lu Guilan showed expressions of horror, as if they couldn't accept it.
"What's wrong with that? These clothes are made of the finest materials; they'd be incredibly comfortable to sleep in."
He Jiuniang didn't take it seriously. Seeing that they still looked troubled, she had to resort to drastic measures: "This is all for the sake of the family business. You must not refuse. If it sells well, the dividends in three months will be beyond your imagination."
Upon hearing about making money, the two instantly perked up, exchanged a glance, and said with a look of grim determination, "Okay!"
So, that evening, all the young wives of the Lu family wore cool little camisole nightgowns. The weather was still a bit cold, and they were so cold that they didn't care about being shy at all. They all huddled in their husbands' arms to keep warm.
The men are all in their prime; how could they resist such teasing?
So, the next day, besides He Jiu Niang, even Madam Sun overslept...
Thinking that she had brought this outcome upon herself, He Jiuniang resigned herself to her fate and went with Lianhua to make breakfast.
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