The Tempting Educated Youth Married to a Rough Man-Chapter 114 - 111: Xiao Chenye: Sis, Isn’t Stealing My Thunder a Bit Much?!
Xiao Chenyue stepped through the door, immediately meeting several pairs of bright, twinkling eyes. "Sis!"
Xiao Chenxing chuckled mischievously, "Who was that at the door?"
Xiao Chenyue sighed, helplessly, "It’s a long story."
Mrs. Xiao, being straightforward, waved her hand, "Don’t bother with all that nonsense, get to the point. Who’s that guy?
He even brought you something, and he definitely didn’t look like a stranger."
Xiao Chenyue: "..."
Thinking for a moment, Xiao Chenyue, feeling a headache, said, "It’s really hard to explain in just a few words, but he’s interested in me and he really likes Minmin.
I, I..."
When it came to herself, Xiao Chenyue stumbled.
Wen Ran’s eyes were bright, and she asked, "Do you like him?"
"I do," Xiao Chenyue smiled bitterly. Who could refuse someone who’s so considerate to them?
"Then what are you hesitating about?"
Xiao Chenyue sighed, "I’m scared."
Afraid of going down the same old road again.
Before, she had a deep relationship with Li Chenggang, but only after getting married did she realize that the shy dating of young people and real life
are entirely different things.
Before marriage, it was walking by the river and holding hands in the movie theater when no one was watching.
Marriage is about rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea. It’s about adapting to life with in-laws, dividing chores, dealing with negative emotions.
"But, when I think about it, I’m really not convinced.
Why should I bear the consequences of a scumbag’s mess? Even if we split up later, should I still be filled with trepidation, fearing this and that?"
She lifted her head, a shimmer of tears in her eyes, and a determination, "So."
Xiao Chenyue’s gaze fell on Wen Ran, "What I actually wanted to discuss with you was this. I want to hear your opinion."
Wen Ran smiled sweetly, "My opinion? It might not matter much; in your heart, you should already have made up your mind."
Indeed.
In her heart, she had already made a decision, but had been hesitating and wavering.
Xiao Chenyue laughed, "Thank you."
Wen Ran blinked, "Wow~ Did I just say one sentence, and you’re thanking me for that? Can I make a request then? Make more of that pork and vermicelli stew tonight!
I want to feast!"
"Alright!"
With a settled mind, Xiao Chenyue scooped a bowl of hot milk tea and went out to find Gula.
Mr. and Mrs. Xiao exchanged bewildered glances, "Isn’t this kid getting ahead of himself?"
Mrs. Xiao was about to go crazy, "We didn’t know ahead of time, and haven’t prepared any dowry either."
"No worries," Wen Ran nonchalantly grinned, "This room full of cattle and sheep, isn’t that enough? Don’t worry, we’ve got money on us too.
If push comes to shove, Chenye and I can wander up the mountain and trade some game for goods, and it’ll definitely be a grand affair."
Mrs. Xiao’s face turned beet red, "That just feels too embarrassing."
"You’re treating me like an outsider, Auntie."
Xiao Chenye was also very calm at this time, "Yeah, mom, it’s not like this is our first time. After so long, haven’t you already gotten used to it?
Besides, it’s not like we won’t return it. Once home, just repay Wen Ran with the value of the items, and it’ll all be good."
"You’re the talkative one!"
The matter was temporarily settled like this. After Mr. and Mrs. Xiao had calmed their nerves and went out, they found that Gula had swiftly divided the pig.
He stood up, "Uncle, Auntie, I’m done with everything here."
As he was about to leave, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao stopped him, "Hey, don’t rush off! Xiao Yue told us about your situation, she’s new here and not familiar with things, thanks to you for your help.
Why don’t you stay tonight and join us for a meal? That pork and vermicelli stew is a specialty from our side, let’s all have a good time."
Gula was stiff all over, and he discreetly glanced at Xiao Chenyue.
This was to ask her opinion.
"Stay," Xiao Chenyue said with a smile in her eyes, the glint in the water, "Have dinner with us."
"Alright," Gula still planned to go back first, "I’ve been out for over ten days, and I’m in quite a state. I’ll wash up and come back later."
"Alright."
Watching Gula ride off on a tall horse, Mr. and Mrs. Xiao couldn’t even focus on the wild boar anymore, kicking the unlucky Xiao Chenye out to work. Meanwhile, three verdicts were set up on the kang.
"Earlier, we were rushed, and I didn’t ask you properly. Now that there’s some time, tell us, what’s the real story?"
Xiao Chenyue: "... I better go cook."
"Don’t you dare!"
No matter how formidable a sister, in Mom’s hands, she has to turn into a docile kitten.
Xiao Chenyue meekly explained the origins of the matter.
