Gateway to Happiness - Chapter 70

Chapter 70: Sorting Things Out With Him

Lu Zhong knew she wanted to borrow Miao Chu He’s identity as a Juren to discuss with the Zhou family. He smiled wryly and shook his head, “I’m afraid won’t work! I heard Zhou Yuan Wai has a brother who is an official elsewhere. He seemed to be a high-ranked official, so they may not buy it. They won’t have done this if they were afraid of Chu He!”

“Then what should we do?” Miao Cui Lan was in despair, and she shuddered, “Is our daughter really going to be married off? I don’t understand, what did the Zhou Family like about our daughter? Hmph, love at first sight? That’s nothing but nonsense!”

Miao Cui Lan angrily nudged Lu Zhong who remained silent, “Our Xiao Xue can never suffer such injustice no matter how! The Zhou Family is clearly coercing us! With Xiao Xue’s character… If it was Xiao Shu…”

Miao Cui Lan suddenly had an idea of substituting one with another.

“Kill that thought, it won’t end well!” Lu Zhong knew his wife very well, and he hurriedly stopped her when he saw the look on her face.

Miao Cui Lan huffed and rolled her eyes, “How do you know what I am thinking? I just briefly thought about it, but it’s impossible for me to do that!” She grumbled, “You have been doting on Xiao Shu since she was young even when she misbehaved, you can’t bear her being wronged! Hmph, how would I dare to take advantage of her! Actually, she isn’t someone who will succumb to unfavorable situations, and she’s smart! If it was her who was getting married to the Zhou Family, I bet the Zhou Family couldn’t stand her!”

Lu Zhong didn’t know whether to cry or to laugh, and he said feebly, “What are you talking about? Don’t you love Xiao Shu too? Aren’t we talking about Xiao Xue, why is she involved in our discussion? Although she’s somewhat smart, once she’s married to someone, can she still do whatever she wants? Besides, the Zhou Family wants to marry Xiao Xue, if she’s replaced by Xiao Shu, they will surely make a big fuss over it! Do you know how to fix the problem when that happens?”

“I was only just saying! But no matter how I think, I can only think of that one solution!” Miao Cui Lan smiled wryly and sighed.

Lu Xiao Shu had hidden outside at a corner to eavesdrop that night. She couldn’t help but stick her tongue out when she heard her parents’ conversation. She thought to herself: Geez, Mother! You seriously thought about replacing Xiao Xue with me? You really do think highly of me, aren’t you afraid of me running away?

Still, hehe, this actually sounds like a good idea…… I’m definitely capable of turning the Zhou Family’s house upside down. Hehe, I’ll sign the divorce papers and leave after that, what can the Zhou Family do to me? Would they admit that they were brutally fooled by their newly-married ‘daughter-in-law’? I’m afraid they can’t afford to humiliate themselves! They would have accepted the brutal truth and kept the humiliation to themselves!

Hmm… What if they seek revenge in the future? I don’t have the patience to entertain them! Oh, I could get hold of something to threaten them! This will be an easy problem to solve!

The more Lu Xiao Shu thought about it, the more excited she became.

She had never worn the phoenix chaplet and robe before. Just the thought of making a scene on the big day, how interesting…

Lu Xiao Shu was eager to give it a try, however, she changed her mind when she heard her parents’ discussion.

Lu Zhong advised, “Our daughter will get married when she grows up. Listen, didn’t the Zhou Family send the matchmaker here several times? She didn’t mention the handkerchief before this, and the matchmaker was courteous. I was thinking, maybe she was telling the truth! If Young Master Zhou really admires Xiao Xue, this marriage could be workable! In fact, Zhou Yuan Wai and his wife have no bad reputation in Gu Xi Town. What do you think?”

“But, but I get upset every time I think about this! People get married because they love each other, this is what real marriage and real in-laws are meant for! The Zhou Family is obviously going too far to pressure us!”

Lu Zhong sighed, “But what else can you do now? They had something to pressure us, I’m worried that Xiao Xue will be the one suffering if we continue making a fuss about it!”

Miao Cui Lan remained silent.

Lu Zhong paused and said, “How about we try to buy time if the matchmaker shows up again. Let’s try to inquire about that young master’s personality and reputation, and also his parents’ temperament before we make a decision. What do you think?”

“What if they aren’t a decent family? What if Zhou Yuan Wai and his wife are mean? What should we do then?” Miao Cui Lan questioned pitifully, she was no longer as calm and sharp-witted as before.

Lu Zhong affirmed, “If they aren’t a decent family, I, Lu Zhong will never push my own daughter off a cliff! We’ll think of a way then!”

Miao Cui Lan was relieved and sorrowful when she heard what her husband said. She was moved, and she changed her mind as she let out a sigh, “Fine. If they really are a decent family, I’ll approve this marriage.”

Lu Zhong nodded, “You’re right, which parent doesn’t want their children to live a good life in the future? Despite them pressuring us, we still have to consider other aspects for our daughter’s sake! If they are a decent family, it’s worth considering! Stop thinking too much!”

Miao Cui Lan agreed. Li Hua really was courteous when she visited, and Zhou Yuan Wai and his wife had clearly expressed their intention. Maybe Young Master Zhou was really admiring Xiao Xue? They would have used the handkerchief to pressure us from the beginning if they wanted to covet her because of her beauty, why the hassle?

Moreover, Zhou Yuan Wai and his wife indeed doesn’t have any bad reputation in Gu Xi Town……

In this case, this marriage is not necessarily a bad thing at all! I made a big fuss out of it like the sky was falling because I was skeptical at first…

“Then, let’s thoroughly inquire about the Zhou Family tomorrow. If they turn out to be good, then…” Miao Cui Lan said.

“Alright!” Lu Zhong nodded. After discussing for a while, both of them blew out the candles and stopped discussing to rest.

Lu Xiao Shu, who was eavesdropping outside her parents’ room, was dumbfounded!

Is this a plot twist? Father and Mother changed their minds and bowed down to evil after discussing for such a long time? No way!

Father and Mother have never seen that Young Master Zhou before. That fatso is as fat as a dough, and when he smiles, his small eyes are squinted into a line that can trap mosquitoes! And that’s not an exaggeration!

What’s more, he dallied with a young girl in the streets in broad daylight! Can that bast*rd be a good person? Will the personality of the parent who raised that bast*rd be good?

Xiao Xue’s future can’t be ruined just like this!

Lu Xiao Shu was panting with rage as she tiptoed back to her room.

“How was it? How did it go? Did Father and Mother say anything?” Xiao Xue was waiting for her. She stood up and anxiously asked when she saw Xiao Shu coming back.

Xiao Xue didn’t have the courage to eavesdrop, but it didn’t mean that she didn’t care about it.

Lu Xiao Shu was in a difficult situation. If Xiao Xue knew what Father and Mother are going to do, I don’t know how angry she would be! I mustn’t tell her!

Xiao Xue noticed Xiao Shu was uneasy. She smiled bitterly and said softly, “Father and Mother must be upset…… It’s all because of me, it’s my fault……”

“Xiao Xue!” Lu Xiao Shu quickly held her arm and said, “They are indeed upset, but I’m sure they will have a proper way to sort things out!”

“Really? What is it?” Xiao Xue’s eyes glistened when she questioned.

Lu Xiao Shu immediately felt guilty and looked away, she mumbled, “Erm, well, Mother was complaining about that fatso, and Father also went along with it. Their voices were too soft to be heard, I couldn’t hear them clearly …… Oh, they said that they would never let you be wronged, they will slowly think of a way to solve this!”

“Really?” Xiao Xue’s eyes sparkled. She was anticipating but at the same time, skeptical. It was pitiful to see her melancholy and gloomy expression.

“Yes, it’s real!” Lu Xiao Shu nodded and smiled, “Xiao Xue, we’re Father and Mother’s daughters. They are always doting on us, why would they favor the fatso instead of us!”

Xiao Xue paused, then she smiled and nodded, “You’re right.”

After chatting for a while, both of them went to bed to sleep.

After breakfast the next day, Lu Xiao Shu casually sneaked out of their home. Zhou Family’s Village? I’m going there for a visit today……

Hmph, that misbehaving fatso! He’d get carried away if I don’t teach him a lesson! Good gracious, he still has the guts to blackmail us! He has messed with the wrong person this time!

Young Master Zhou was easily fooled. Lu Xiao Shu handed in a letter, which vaguely mentioned that someone from Feng Ye Village had something urgent to look for him. He might have noticed only the words ‘Feng Ye Village’. He rushed out of the house and went straight to a small forest behind the village that was designated by Lu Xiao Shu.

Young Master Zhou was holding the letter in his arms. He was delighted and nervous. He went into the forest and looked around to search for the person who asked him out.

He couldn’t help but fantasize. Is it Miss Lu? I wonder what brings her here to find me at this time…

Young Master Zhou looked around in all directions. “Dong!” Before he knew it, his head was smacked. “Ouch!” He covered his head with his arms and stumbled forward. To his surprise, he saw a tiny little girl standing in front of him when he turned around. Her face was covered with a cloth, only a pair of big sparkling black eyes was exposed.

At that moment, the pair of big eyes was ferociously glaring at him.

Young Master Zhou was not scared by her, instead, he had an urge to laugh. He rubbed his head and questioned, “Did you just sneak up on me and strike me?”

Lu Xiao Shu swiftly punched him in the chest. Her movements were as swift as the wind, and Young Master Zhou was unable to avoid it. After being punched, he took several steps back before he was able to stand still. He stroked his chest and coughed angrily, “What’s it with you?”

Lu Xiao Shu was pleased when she saw his anger. She was still petite. She hated when people treated her as a child and didn’t take her seriously.

“Hmph!” Lu Xiao Shu raised her chin and said, “Listen carefully, I don’t need to sneak up on you, and I can still beat the crap out of you!”