Chapter 52: Promise
Sisi walked back home, dejected.
A group of women were gathered in front of their neighbor's house, gossiping:
“Look, Sisi is back. If she knew that Yuwei was being proposed to by someone who's worse than that Qin boy in every way, she'd probably be so happy.”
“Of course. Why is Song Hanmei always so mean to her? Now that Yuwei is worse off than her, can't she be happy about it?”
“Sisi is so lucky. Before her husband came back, she didn't even have a decent set of clothes. Now that her husband is back, she's dressed better than a girl from the city.”
"…"
Sisi walked over and greeted her neighbors. “Aunt, Auntie, hello. Is anyone home at my house?”
“Yes, they're inside, but the door is closed.”
Before Sisi could ask, her neighbor said, “Your sister was proposed to. The boy is in his twenties. He's not very handsome, and he isn't dressed very well. He came with his parents, carrying two chickens to express their intentions. Your aunt fainted on the spot.”
Sisi wasn't surprised. After all, the man had promised to come ask for her hand yesterday.
The two chickens were unexpected.
It was so hard to live in the countryside, and when a man went to ask for a woman's hand in marriage, they brought two boxes of things.
Even if things were tough in the city, you couldn't just bring two chickens.
That was too stingy.
With that attitude, not only would her parents not agree, but Li Yuwei probably wouldn't want to either?
Li Junlu's mind was buzzing.
“Dad, Feng Erge and I really love each other. Just agree, okay?” Li Yuwei was desperate.
Li Junlu waved his hand, shaking his head.
His Yuwei has a high school diploma and a stable job. If she really married that good-for-nothing.
Their family wouldn't be able to hold their heads up on this street.
He said, “I can't agree to this. Make them go back to where they came from.”
Feng Shuangxi's mother scowled. “Your daughter is already my son's woman. She might even be carrying my Feng family's seed. If she doesn't marry him, who will she marry?”
Li Junlu's temples bulged. He looked at Li Yuwei.
Li Yuwei lowered her head, as if she had done something wrong.
Actually, she hadn't gone all the way with Feng Shuangxi.
But to successfully marry him,
She was willing to pretend.
Actually, she didn't want to do this, but time was running out.
According to the trajectory of her past life, in three months, Feng Shuangxi would earn a thousand yuan.
He would be out of poverty from then on.
The opportunity to turn things around was right in front of her. She couldn't miss it.
“It must be your son who was being a scoundrel!” Li Junlu said.
“Your daughter said she liked my son. Now we're encouraging free love. If you insist on breaking them up, we can appeal to higher authorities.” Mother Feng threatened.
Li Junlu couldn't stand being threatened. He pointed at the door and roared, “Get out now, or I'll get rough.”
Feng Shuangxi's knees went weak. “Dad, just agree to let Yuwei and me be together. I promise I'll make Yuwei's life good. I'll be filial to you and take care of you when you're old.”
Li Junlu leaned back in shock. “You, you scoundrel! Who are you calling Dad? I haven't recognized you as my son-in-law. Yuwei, if you still consider me your Dad, get these three people out of here.” He was so angry, he wanted to scream.
“If you don't agree, I'll leave with them.” Li Yuwei was determined.
Li Junlu was both angry and enraged. “You dare try it. If you step out this door, never come back!”
Li Yuwei went back to her room and started to pack.
Feng Shuangxi followed her, helping her and promising, “Yuwei, you've taken a chance with me today. I promise I won't let you down.”
(End of Chapter)
So foolish
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