Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family - Chapter 524
Chapter 524: Chapter 524: Lover’s Affection, Concubine’s Intentions
Everyone suddenly realized!
In the shop, the betrothal gifts brought by Ms. Wang were neatly lined up, and half a carrying pole of gifts were scattered around. No wonder Ironsmith Fan’s face looked terrible.
“What are you talking about, Third Sister-in-law? This is my son Cheng’er coming to propose, how could I not come as his mother?”
Ms. Wang glared at Liu Sisi, looking as if she wanted to eat her alive.
She originally thought that by marrying her Third Son off to a sub-captain, her family would somehow benefit. However, she didn’t expect to receive a letter from Sisi yesterday. Today’s proposal would hinge on whether she would handle her nephew Gao’er’s schooling!
That’s why she was here at this moment.
“Mother, thank you, Mother…”
Di Cheng was very excited, almost speechless. The happiest person today would be none other than him, with Ms. Wang’s presence.
Naturally sharp-eyed, the matchmaker immediately saw through the situation and hurried to congratulate Ironsmith Fan with a smile on her face.
“The magpie is chattering in the plum tree, and today’s happy event has fallen on Xiao Feng. I, the old woman, will congratulate Brother Fan first!”
The matchmaker pretended to perform a bow, but Ironsmith Fan’s face still looked bad, and he glared at Ms. Wang and snorted coldly.
“I’m just a blacksmith, what joyous event could there be for me? Don’t make fun of me.”
The matchmaker had long been accustomed to thick-skinned dealings, and wasn’t intimidated by Ironsmith Fan’s cold face.
Immediately, she stepped forward with a smile: “Ironsmith Fan, you’re not right about that. Isn’t my Big Sister here today to bring you a great happy event? Look …”
As the two were chatting over there, Liu Sisi’s eyes swept over the scene and rested on Ms. Wang.
“It’s right for Second Sister-in-law to say that. Cheng’er is your eldest son, so it’s proper for your Second Sister-in-law to come out.”
Ms. Wang’s face was unhappy, and she interrupted Liu Sisi’s words when no one was paying attention to her.
“Enough nonsense! You asked me to come here, and now I’m here. What about the silver you promised… ”
Liu Sisi smiled indifferently: “Don’t worry! As long as things go well, I’ll keep my promise when we go back.”
Over there, the matchmaker was still talking non-stop!
What she highlighted, of course, was Liu Sisi.
“This is the sub-captain’s wife, personally present today. Brother, your face is both broad and wide. Besides, this is a real official… ”
“Look at these betrothal gifts, although not daring to claim how good they are, but to compare them in this small town, it would be hard to find better conditions… ”
“Moreover, this Di Cheng is Lord Sub-Captain’s own nephew. He has been following him all along, and although he is a nephew, he has been treated like his own son. Look at this gift list, a lot of money has been invested… ”
Ironsmith Fan took the gift list, examined it carefully, then went into the inner chamber. After a while, he came out and directly invited everyone to the backyard.
The matchmaker’s eyes lit up immediately!
There’s hope!
You must know that Ironsmith Fan’s daughter Xiao Feng is considered one of the top beauties in this small town, not only beautiful but also very strong.
The matchmaker has nearly worn out her doorstep, but hasn’t even been offered a cup of clear water.
She came here with the attitude of trying it out, not expecting that after saying a few words, everyone was invited to the back hall for tea. It seems that this matter is nine out of ten settled!
Liu Sisi was not surprised. After all, Xiao Feng and Di Cheng had long had mutual affection, and as long as there were no accidents today, their relationship would definitely be successful!
And this accident naturally referred to Ms. Wang.
Liu Sisi’s gaze fell on Ms. Wang, who had no good expression at all. It was only when she met Liu Sisi’s warning eyes that she reluctantly got up and walked into the backyard, grumbling to herself.
The group entered the backyard and didn’t take a breather until they were in the living room.
“Please, have a seat,” Ironsmith Fan greeted everyone.
Ms. Wang had come early in the morning and was already tired. Without saying a word, she wanted to sit on the superior seat on the left side.
Liu Sisi’s eyes widened in response, which caused Ms. Wang to hurry up and change her seat, grinding her way to the lower seat on the left side.
Di Cheng’s face was tense, and his eyes kept peering behind the door curtain.
As Liu Sisi sat down and took a careful look, she saw a not-so-long tip of a shoe sticking out from behind the slightly swaying door curtain.
She immediately understood!
It seemed that Di Cheng was indeed telling the truth.
The matchmaker’s sweet talk had never ceased, praising Di Cheng as indomitable, which made Ironsmith Fan’s face gradually fill with a smile and his glance grow more considerate toward Di Cheng.
Soon enough, someone brought tea, and that married woman Liu Sisi had seen the other day appeared once more, carrying a child in her arms.
After a moment of light conversation, a girl entered, lifting the curtain and calling out crisply to Ironsmith Fan in the main seat.
“Dad!”
“Xiao Feng, how come you’re out here?” Ironsmith Fan looked very surprised.
Xiao Feng appeared to have been carefully dressed up today. Not only was she wearing new women’s clothes but her hair was also combed and fragrant. This enhanced her originally pretty face even more.
Didn’t he know his own daughter?
In recent years, many suitors had come, but Xiao Feng wouldn’t even talk to them, let alone meet them. But today, her behavior had suddenly changed, and she had taken great care in her appearance. Could it be…
Ironsmith Fan’s eyes flashed, and he finally focused on the young man called Di Cheng in front of him.
At the sight of Xiao Feng, Di Cheng’s eyes couldn’t move. He looked at her with affectionate eyes.
Although Xiao Feng kept her head down and stood far away from Di Cheng, her face gradually turned red under his gaze, as if it had been painted with an afterglow.
Liu Sisi looked on with a smiling face, happy to see things going well. Her gaze met Ironsmith Fan’s astonished one.
She quickly coughed lightly. “This must be Xiao Feng, right? What a good girl. Come, let Third Auntie have a look at you!”
Xiao Feng, praised by Liu Sisi, blushed, and her cheeks could hardly be lifted.
However, she had heard from Di Cheng many times about his Third Auntie, and knowing her generous nature, she had only hesitated on her personal matters. But she obediently walked up to Liu Sisi, gave a light salute, and greeted her.
“Madam.”
“My dear child, don’t kneel; get up quickly. Call me Third Auntie.”
Liu Sisi smiled and reached out to help Xiao Feng stand up. With a smooth movement, the red jade bracelet on her wrist ended up in Xiao Feng’s hand.
“I often hear people mention Miss Xiao Feng’s beauty and kindness, that she’s as good as any man, and how she manages the shop so well. Seeing her today, it’s obvious that her reputation is well-deserved. The more I look at her, the more I like her. Third Auntie doesn’t have much in the way of meeting gifts, but this bracelet happens to be a bit too big for me. It’s perfect for Feng’er! Perfect!”
