The more troubles Da Ni had, the more Tian Da Hua felt that Hu Niu was good.
Xiaoman also thought Hu Niu was good. But... "Did Da Bao and that female educated youth break up?"
“Da Bao didn’t say. But I think it’ll happen soon. Before, Da Bao would go to the educated youth settlement as soon as he got out of school. Now he goes to help Da Ni build a house as soon as he gets out of school. Before, if his family cooked something delicious, he would go and give some to that female educated youth. Now he doesn’t go anymore.”
Tian Dahua knows her son quite well: "That female educated youth was just using our Dabao. I guess Dabao has probably figured it out too."
"Let's wait until he breaks up with that female educated youth before we talk about it."
Tian Dahua was frightened by Tao Xudong's family's situation: "Then could you first try to find out what Hu Niu is thinking for your sister-in-law?"
"No need. But you can whisper 'Tiger Girl' in Da Bao's ear."
"Okay. I'll tell him when he gets back."
Xiaoman smiled at Tian Dahua: "Sister-in-law, have you forgotten something?"
"What's up?"
"Tiger Girl was picked up by Uncle Li."
Tian Dahua thought Xiaoman was worried that she would look down on Hu Niu for not having a mother: "It's alright. Although Hu Niu doesn't have a mother, Uncle Li has raised her very well. Hu Niu is very sensible."
That's not what I meant.
Tian Dahua thought for a moment: "Did you mean that whoever marries Hu Niu has to take care of Uncle Li in his old age and see him off when he dies? I've already thought about that. If Hu Niu and Da Bao get married, Uncle Li will move into our house. Your older brother thinks so too."
“I mean, although Hu Niu was picked up by Uncle Li, she definitely didn’t spring from a rock. Maybe…” Xiao Man looked at Tian Da Hua: “Maybe Hu Niu’s background is more complicated than Tao Xu Dong’s. Maybe Hu Niu’s parents are more difficult to deal with than Tao Xu Dong’s parents.”
"This...didn't her parents abandon her because they thought she was a girl?"
“Maybe, maybe not. Some people abandon their children and then come back when the children grow up and become successful.” Xiaoman looked at Tian Dahua and said, “Sister-in-law, I know you like Hu Niu, and I like her too. But there are some things I still need to make clear to you. I’m afraid you’ll regret it later.”
"I...I didn't think that much about it. I just thought Tiger Girl was a good kid."
"It's alright. Take your time to think it over. I'll wait until Da Ni gets married before I leave."
"Then...then I'll discuss it with your older brother again."
"Okay. But even if you and your brother have discussed it, they might only see each other as good friends or brothers."
“I know.” Tian Dahua stood up from her chair. “I’ve discussed it with your older brother and I will come and tell you.”
"good."
On the other side, when Tao Xudong returned with the other educated youth, he saw his mother washing his quilt in the yard. Tao Xudong's eyes were a little red. Although his mother was not very bright, she genuinely loved him. "Mom, didn't I tell you to rest?"
While rubbing the quilt, Shi Yiyi said, "You've rested enough. Are you hungry? How do you cook here? Mom will cook for you."
"good."
While Shi Yiyi was cooking, Tao Xudong washed the blankets. Shi Yiyi said a few words to Tao Xudong after seeing this.
Tao Xudong smiled and asked, "Mom, where did my dad and cousin go?"
"The two of them went for a stroll in the village."
Tao Xudong understood immediately. His fake father and fake cousin must have gone to the village to inquire about him and Da Ni. They were asking if he had left Han Family Village, and what kind of people were in Da Ni's family. "Mom, are my dad and my grandparents good to you?"
"Okay. Mother's life..."
Just as Shi Yiyi finished speaking, Tao Jinzhu and Liu Qiang returned.
Tao Jinzhu didn't look too good.
Liu Qiang's eyes showed a hint of excitement.
Tao Xudong understood after a moment's thought. It seemed they both knew that Da Ni's second uncle was a deputy division commander. With Da Ni's second uncle around, they couldn't just get rid of him and his mother so easily. As for Liu Qiang… he probably thought he could really snatch Da Ni away from him.
Tao Xudong smiled at Liu Qiang: "Dad, cousin, you're back? Dinner will be ready in a bit."
After dinner, Shi Yiyi called Tao Xudong to her room. "I'm asking you, where did you get the money to build your house?"
Tao Xudong glanced at Tao Jinzhu and Liu Qiang. Since they had already taken a stroll around the village, they must know that he hadn't left Hanjiazhuang: "Da Ni and I have some money. My father-in-law, my second aunt, and my third uncle gave us some more."
Liu Qiang became even more excited after hearing this. He had initially been reluctant to be asked by his grandfather to seduce Da Ni. Now, Liu Qiang felt that if he could win Da Ni over, he could definitely go from a worker to a cadre.
Although Tao Jinzhu had guessed it, his face darkened even more after Tao Xudong said it himself. They were even willing to build a house for him; it seemed that family was very satisfied with this bastard child: "They...they are really generous."
Tao Xudong smiled and said, "My fathers-in-law like me very much. If I weren't the only son in our family, my father-in-law would have made me a son-in-law who would live with his family."
Shi Yiyi: "Your father-in-law's family doesn't have a son?"
"Yes, my father-in-law has three sons."
Shi Yiyi was relieved: "I thought your father-in-law didn't have a son. Dongdong, do you want to reconsider? Mother... Mother doesn't want you to marry a country girl."
Tao Jinzhu and Liu Qiang also advised Tao Xudong not to marry Da Ni.
After they finished speaking, Tao Xudong laughed and said, "Don't try to persuade me anymore. I've decided on Da Ni for the rest of my life. Dad, Mom, I'll take you to Da Ni's house for a visit tomorrow."
Before Shi Yiyi and Tao Jinzhu could speak, Liu Qiang said, "I'll go too."
Tao Xudong smiled at Liu Qiang: "Okay. Dad, Mom, Cousin, you guys rest. I'm pretty tired after a long day of work, so I won't keep you company."
Shi Yiyi: "Son, won't you reconsider?"
"No, Mother, you rest. I'm leaving."
"Alright then."
After Tao Xudong left, Tao Jinzhu also stood up: "Yiyi, let's not share a room here. You sleep in this room, and I'll go sleep in Qiangzi's room."
Shi Yiyi also felt it wasn't appropriate for her to share a room with Tao Jinzhu: "Okay. Then you should go to sleep early."
"Okay. You should go to sleep early too."
"good."
Once inside Liu Qiang's room, Tao Jinzhu's face darkened completely: "Qiangzi, you must make that Da Ni fall in love with you."
Liu Qiang didn't know that Tao Xudong wasn't Tao Jinzhu's biological son: "Uncle, her second uncle is a deputy division commander. If my cousin marries her..."
"My uncle doesn't like country people. Okay, go to sleep."
"Then... then you won't be angry if I really marry her, will you?"
Tao Jinzhu was taken aback for a moment. But… “Don’t be angry.”
Liu Qiang was relieved.
Neither Tao Jinzhu nor Liu Qiang slept well that night.
Tao Jinzhu couldn't sleep because Tao Xudong had found a powerful backer.
Liu Qiang was figuring out how to seduce Da Ni.
Unfortunately, no matter how well he planned it, it was useless.
The next day, after Tao Xudong took them to Xiaoman's house, Da Ni came out to greet them and then went back inside.
Later, Liu Qiang tried to find another opportunity to get close to Da Ni, but Da Ni wouldn't give him the chance at all.
Old Shang picked three dates for Tao Xudong and Da Ni. Since the house wouldn't be finished for a few more days, Han Gui chose the latest one.
Tao Jinzhu, Shi Yiyi, and Liu Qiang all had jobs and couldn't stay there indefinitely, so Tao Xudong told them to go home when the holiday was over.
After they left, Tian Dahua chatted with Xiaoman and asked Xiaoman, "Xiaoman, do you think there's any way to completely get rid of this pile of bed troubles behind Xudong?"
Xiaoman smiled and said, "Yes."
Tian Dahua's eyes lit up immediately: "Really?"
"Um."
"What method?"
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