Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 138 - 137: This Life, Your Sister Will Protect You
Jiang Xiulan paused for a moment and said casually, "He’s just a bit older than Xiao Ying, but older men know how to take care of people. If he weren’t older, he wouldn’t even look at someone from our village."
Li Xuemei felt relieved, as long as it was because of age and not anything else.
She was thinking of agreeing to take a look in the coming days when they had time.
Then she saw Gu Xiaoqing coming out from the house. She got anxious. This child was so grown up, and she didn’t even know to avoid hearing such things. How could a girl listen to these matters?
Li Xuemei was about to scold Gu Xiaoqing.
Gu Xiaoqing asked first, "Second Aunt, how old is Feng Yuejin exactly? Is his health okay, are his legs in good shape?"
As soon as those words came out, Jiang Xiulan’s expression changed.
Li Xuemei immediately noticed Jiang Xiulan’s change in expression and felt a pang in her heart.
Something wasn’t right; Jiang Xiulan was someone who wouldn’t go to trouble unless there was some gain, being so eager to discuss this matter was suspicious.
There must be something she wasn’t aware of going on here.
Jiang Xiulan slapped Li Xuemei’s hand playfully and said, "Look at this child, a girl so grown up and not feeling shy. Is this something for a little girl to ask?"
She patted Li Xuemei’s hand gently and said, "Sister-in-law, I’m heading back for now. Think about it; his conditions are set out there and you won’t find such a good match if you miss this chance. I’m also thinking for the Big Niece. If I had a daughter, I’d have had her married long ago.
Since we are all one family, I thought the benefits shouldn’t go to outsiders. You should consider it carefully. I will wait for your reply back home."
Jiang Xiulan hurriedly went out to pull Gu Rushan away.
Li Xuemei walked out of the house and Gu Ruhai asked, "Sister-in-law, what did she have to say?"
Seeing Li Xuemei with a somewhat distracted look, Gu Ruhai knew Jiang Xiulan must have said something important.
Watching Gu Rushan and his wife running like they were being chased by ghosts, Gu Ruhai felt uneasy.
It seemed something had happened.
Li Xuemei shook her head and gestured towards the three children in the yard, quietly signaling Gu Ruhai not to ask further.
They tidied up things and the family began to wash up.
Gu Xiaoqing and Gu Xiaoying returned to their room, but they weren’t staying in the same room anymore.
Gu Xiaoqing blocked Gu Xiaoying, saying, "Sis, let me sleep with you tonight."
She went to get her own quilt.
Gu Xiaoying spread out the bed, leaving half the space for Gu Xiaoqing. The beds at home now were all 1.8 meters wide, which Gu Xiaoqing had requested.
When Gu Ruhai had some extra money, he got some furniture for the house, all to make the kids comfortable.
Money, we have it.
Gu Ruhai didn’t want the children to be constrained anymore, thinking to make up for the children.
So for the kids’ requests, he usually responded to every request like a doting father.
Moreover, the three kids were good kids; neither extravagant nor always pondering over getting some pocket money for snacks, the children of the family were not ones to overspend as their parents knew.
Many times, it was Li Xuemei and Gu Ruhai who scrambled to buy some fruits or sweets like sticky rice sticks for the kids.
They probably wouldn’t buy them themselves, as none of them would bear to spend the money.
Even little Gu Xiaojie knew how to save money.
He was even reluctant to spend his pocket money on snacks.
After the hard times, the kids had endured for many years, they cherished the happiness now, not at all spending lavishly because of having money.
Gu Ruhai loved his children dearly, to the point of spoiling them a little.
So as long as the children had requests, this dad would respond to all of them.
Gu Xiaoqing put her quilt next to her sister’s, the two sisters with their heads against each other.
Gu Xiaoying lay down, teasing Gu Xiaoqing in the darkness, "You little rascal, what wind blew you here today? Your sister is truly surprised."
Gu Xiaoqing chuckled, "Sis, I just wanted to chat with you, ever since we moved into the new house, we haven’t had those times to chat under the covers, I always feel empty inside."
Gu Xiaoying turned to look at the dark silhouette of her sister, saying with satisfaction, "You’re not a child anymore, we all have to grow up, eventually we’ll have our own families, we can’t stay together forever."
Gu Xiaoqing asked in the dark, "Sis, have you thought about what kind of person you want to find?"
In this life, neither Gu Xiaoqing nor Gu Xiaoying had endured less hardship. Gu Xiaoqing didn’t want her sister to go down the old road again; importantly, their father’s transformation ended their hardships. She believed that this time, Gu Ruhai would make plans for Gu Xiaoying.
But Gu Xiaoqing still wanted to hear her sister’s thoughts, finding someone her sister would be satisfied with would be better than any conditions put forth.
"Cheeky you, don’t you know you can’t randomly say stuff like that? You’re embarrassing me." Gu Xiaoying felt embarrassed after listening to Gu Xiaoqing’s straightforward talk.
Gu Xiaoqing playfully flipped off Gu Xiaoying’s quilt, fingers started tickling Gu Xiaoying’s elbows, with the two rolling around the bed laughing together.
Eventually exhausted, they lay still on the bed.
Gu Xiaoqing affectionately rested her head on Gu Xiaoying’s pillow, lying side by side and panting heavily.
"Sis, just say it, will you?"
Gu Xiaoying calmed her breath before saying, "I just want someone honest and reliable who can stand on his own, not much older than me, say about three to five years. Hardworking and able to endure hardship."
Gu Xiaoying gazed dreamily into the dark air ahead, seemingly seeing a prince on a white horse appear there.
Gu Xiaoqing sighed; her sister’s expectations were quite simple.
But it was the most practical demand in the village, by no means excessive; thoughts of down-to-earth people.
"And have you thought about what you want to do in the future?" 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
Gu Xiaoying was stunned, "What do I want to do? I’m already eighteen, maybe in a year or two I’ll get married, help at home for another year or so. Once married, it depends on what their family wants. If it’s farming, I’ll farm diligently; and if they want some small business, well, I’ll adapt."
Gu Xiaoqing laughed, edging closer with a question, "Sis, what does ’adapting’ mean?"
Gu Xiaoying’s face flushed, she clawed over to rub Gu Xiaoqing, pressing her down, causing Gu Xiaoqing to squirm uncontrollably.
"See how you laugh at me. When you grow up and it’s your turn to get married, see how I deal with you then."
Gu Xiaoqing limply collapsed on the pillow, out of breath.
Her sister was still the same, kind and beautiful, and in this life, the younger sister would protect her well, promising her a lifetime of good marriage and a happy life. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
