After watching Yuan Min return home, Fan Tiesheng slowly went back himself.
When Fan Xiaohua saw him return, she started speaking sarcastically: "Oh, our family's protector is back."
You're being so secretive; all we know is that you like that girl.
Anyone who didn't know better would think you were a pervert.
Fan Tiesheng was not a man of good temper, and he replied fiercely, "You'd better stay out of my business."
Fan Xiaohua said with a disdainful look, "Do you think everyone is as idle as you?"
After saying that, he turned and went inside.
The next day, when Yun Xiaoxiao and her friends appeared on the village path.
Fan Tiesheng, carrying a basket on his back, had been waiting for quite a while.
Yuan Shitou saw him and greeted him, "Tiesheng, so early, where are you going?"
Fan Tiesheng didn't hide anything; he grinned innocently.
"Brother Stone, I'll go mushroom picking with you guys."
Yuan Shitou thought he was joking.
He nodded and replied, "Okay, let's go together then."
Fan Tiesheng smiled and looked at Yuan Min.
Yuan Min nodded and called out, "Brother Tiesheng."
Fan Tiesheng smiled and agreed, his eyes narrowing into slits.
Yun Xiaoxiao was not familiar with him and did not go up to greet him.
He simply nodded symbolically.
Everyone thought Fan Tiesheng was just joking.
Unexpectedly, he actually followed behind them.
Yun Xiaoxiao naturally wouldn't say anything; there were so many mushrooms on the mountain, she could pick them if she wanted.
They went to the outermost, first-time sampling site.
A lot of fresh mushrooms have sprouted here.
Many of them are still mushroom-shaped and haven't fully opened yet.
Everyone was focused on picking mushrooms and didn't talk much.
Fan Tiesheng stayed close to Yuan Min, keeping a close eye on her every move.
In fact, Yuan Shitou knew about Fan Tiesheng's little scheme.
Fan Tiesheng had a crush on Yuan Min since he was very young and was always hanging around her.
They used to make fun of him.
But Fan Tiesheng remained steadfast, always silently protecting her.
Otherwise, how could Yuan Min possibly have a peaceful life?
Besides their elderly grandparents, their only family member was their bedridden father.
She was the only one left, a young girl.
If it weren't for Fan Tiesheng's secret protection, I wouldn't be living such a comfortable life.
Fan Tiesheng is like a wolf, he has a fierce streak.
He was the most skilled among the boys his age.
However, he never provokes trouble, and anyone who crosses him will not have a good time.
He also knew that the Yuan family did not think highly of him.
In addition, Yuan Min was still young, so she could only silently protect him from the sidelines.
Anyone who dares to make a move on Yuan Min will definitely be taught a lesson by him.
So many people in the village know about this, but it's just not made public, right?
Because of Fan Tiesheng's wicked nature, no one else in the village had any designs on Yuan Min.
Because Yuan Min's grandfather had said that their family situation was different from others, Yuan Min was going to have a son-in-law marry into the family.
Everyone here is young, and they're all very quick.
Before noon, their baskets were already full.
They still covered their faces with pine needles to conceal their true nature.
They parted ways at the village entrance, agreeing to go up the mountain again in the afternoon.
Yun Xiaoxiao and Yuan Shitou left after exchanging a few words.
Yuan Min carried her basket on her back and walked home with her head down.
As I walked, I sensed movement behind me.
Turning my head, I saw Fan Tiesheng following behind me with a basket on his back.
She asked in surprise, "Brother Tiesheng, why are you following me?"
"Isn't your house on that road?"
Fan Tiesheng still smiled and said, "You know about our family's situation."
If I were to carry this basket of mushrooms home, Fan Xiaohua might just ruin them all.
I want to carry it to your house to dry in the sun.
I'll take it back after it's dried.
Do you think this is acceptable?
Yuan Min didn't know how to answer him and was somewhat embarrassed.
Fan Tiesheng knew what she was thinking: "How about this, I'll carry it to your house first."
If your grandparents agree, I'll sunbathe at your house.
If they don't agree, I'll think of other ways.
Yuan Min thought this was acceptable and nodded in agreement.
But he still reminded him, "Brother Tiesheng, you can't blame them if my grandparents disagree."
Fan Tiesheng laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm not that petty."
In fact, Yuan Min knew a little about Fan Tiesheng's thoughts.
But she's still young and hasn't figured it out yet.
Besides, her family situation is different.
Fan Tiesheng certainly wouldn't want to be a live-in son-in-law.
Even if he were willing, his parents wouldn't agree.
Although she didn't dislike Fan Tiesheng, she was actually somewhat grateful to him.
Whenever something happened, Fan Tiesheng would always come to her aid like a timely rain.
But she didn't want a sister-in-law like Fan Xiaohua.
Therefore, unless Fan Tiesheng explicitly states it, she will not bring it up on her own initiative.
As Yuan Min walked, she wondered how Fan Tiesheng was going to tell her grandfather.
When Master Yuan heard that Fan Tiesheng was going to dry the mushrooms he had picked at his house, his expression was complicated.
"What exactly are you up to, kid?"
Why did you bring the mushrooms you picked to our house to dry?
What am I supposed to say when your mother comes asking?
Fan Tiesheng bowed to Master Yuan.
This confused Master Yuan even more: "What are you doing? Just say what you want to say, don't use this flowery language."
Fan Tiesheng didn't mince words: "Second Grandfather, you know how I feel about Minmin."
I'm serious about this; please give me a chance.
Grandpa Yuan stared at him intently: "You know our family situation. Minmin will be marrying into our family in the future."
Fan Tiesheng nodded: "Of course I know, and I'm willing to marry into the family."
Master Yuan never expected him to say such a thing.
Although I was very happy, I still advised, "Tiesheng, I know you are good to Minmin."
You should go home and discuss this with your parents.
Fan Tiesheng nodded respectfully.
And so Fan Tiesheng's mushrooms were successfully dried in Yuan Min's yard.
While they were talking, Yuan Min had almost finished tidying up her mushrooms.
Just like Yun Xiaoxiao and the others, they strung them together with thin bamboo strips and hung them on the wall.
After she finished dealing with it, she went to help Fan Tiesheng with his business.
We'll have to go up the mountain to collect more this afternoon.
If we don't clean it up now, we'll have to wait until night to deal with it in the dark.
Yuan Min's grandmother, everyone calls her Second Grandmother.
Her health wasn't very good, but cooking wasn't a problem for her.
He said to Fan Tiesheng, who was still cleaning mushrooms, "Tiesheng, you'll eat here in a bit."
I made your portion too.
She had a very good impression of Fan Tiesheng.
Not for any other reason than that he often takes care of their Minmin.
Fan Tiesheng did not refuse and nodded in agreement.
Although the peasant families were very poor and food was scarce.
But eating it once or twice is fine.
During the meal, Fan Tiesheng even went and carried Yuan Min's father, Yuan Da, out on his back.
It's said that it's lively when everyone sits down to eat together.
Yuan Da, the pillar of his family, was paralyzed in bed.
He felt very guilty, as he left the burden of the family to his elderly parents and daughter.
It's all because of this useless leg. If only one of them were broken, I could walk like my father, leaning on a cane.
But unfortunately, both roads were blocked, making it impossible to walk.
He could only sit limply on the bed and wait to die.
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