Tan Juguo said with a wry smile, "How can I not be worried? Zhao Baolin's family's marriage is just too strange."
"Strange?" Fangzheng was surprised.
"That's right. Although everything looks normal, I have a nagging feeling that something is amiss," said Tan Juguo.
"Can you tell This Penniless Monk about it?"
"Yes, there's still a long way to go. Let's talk as we walk. That fellow, Zhao Baolin, had a good relationship with me in the past. He likes to tell me everything. I really do know a lot about him. "Tan Juguo nodded.
More than a month ago, a distant cousin of Zhao Baolin had suddenly come to visit relatives. She then saw Zhao Baolin's son, Zhao Yuhe. Zhao Baolin's cousin, Meng Huimei, hugged Zhao Yuhe in pain. Her heart ached for him, and she enthusiastically tried to introduce someone to Zhao Yuhe.
Zhao Baolin was naturally very happy and hit it off immediately. However, he knew himself best. Back then, Zhao Baolin did not think it would work out. It was just an additional thought.
Who knew that it did not take long for Meng Huimei to bring back a lady. She was not bad looking. She was not especially pretty, but she was pleasing to the eye. More importantly, she was an able-bodied person.
"Brother, this is Han Xiaoran, the daughter of an old classmate of mine. This child has always been working in a factory in Guangdong. She's honest, shy, and doesn't like to talk. I told her about Yuhe's situation, and she wishes to take a look. Why don't you let her meet Yuhe? "Meng Huimei said to Zhao Baolin with a warm look.
Zhao Baolin looked at the lady in front of him and was instantly dumbfounded! He had never hoped for his son to marry a healthy woman. He was already thanking the heavens if he could have a disabled daughter-in-law. He felt like he was dreaming to suddenly have such a good lady come knocking on his door.
However, Meng Huimei was his cousin. The lady in front of him was brought by Meng Huimei. Furthermore, she looked so shy that she did not even dare raise her head. She was truly a good person. No matter how he looked at it, he liked it. Zhao Baolin naturally did not stop them and immediately invited them into the house. He went downstairs to get some candies, melon seeds, peanuts, and some fruits from a small store. He chopped up two catties of meat and made a pig's ear. He was afraid that he would treat his cousin and future daughter-in-law poorly.
Originally, Zhao Baolin was a little worried that his introverted and self-abased son wouldn't know how to face Han Xiaoran. However, when he returned, Zhao Yuhe and Han Xiaoran had already gone to the west room to chat alone. Although Zhao Yuhe couldn't speak, he could sign and write. Zhao Yuhe used his phone to type, and Han Xiaoran used her phone to reply. From time to time, Han Xiaoran's happy laughter could be heard.
Hearing this, Zhao Baolin's heart blossomed. He put down the vegetables and secretly leaned against the wall next door to eavesdrop.
"Old man, come here! Don't disturb our son and Xiaoran's chat. I'm telling you, I like this child. If you mess things up, I'll beat you to death! "Zhao Baolin's wife, Chai Hong, pulled Zhao Baolin to the side and reprimanded him with a smile.
Zhao Baolin was grinning from ear to ear as he chuckled. "How can that be possible? Look at our son. He's chatting so well with Xiaoran. Hehe. Do you think it'll work out?"
"It's useless asking me. Ask your sister. Don't wander around the kitchen. Quickly accompany Huimei. I'll cook, "said Chai Hong with a smile.
Zhao Baolin nodded immediately and happily went inside to chat with Meng Huimei.
That day, Zhao Yuhe and Han Xiaoran had a great time together. Wherever Han Xiaoran went, Zhao Yuhe followed. Zhao Yuhe, who rarely smiled in the past, smiled a lot more. It left Zhao Baolin overjoyed.
However, happiness was always short-lived. The next day, Meng Huimei left with Han Xiaoran. They still had work to do, and the holiday was too short. They could not stay for long.
After seeing Meng Huimei leave, Han Xiaoran took a few steps before turning back to look at Zhao Yuhe shyly. Zhao Yuhe was sobbing, and although he could not make a sound, Zhao Baolin could sense his son's reluctance to part with her. His heart ached as well. He secretly swore that he would marry Han Xiaoran and make her his daughter-in-law no matter what.
For this, Zhao Baolin called Meng Huimei nearly every day to urge her.
However, Meng Huimei always gave the excuse that she was busy and refused to come.
As time passed and the number of rejections increased, Zhao Baolin nearly fell into despair.
But a week later, Meng Huimei suddenly told him that she was no longer busy. She could also apply for leave from Han Xiaoran and that she would visit him in two days.
Zhao Baolin was immediately overjoyed. After informing Zhao Yuhe, Zhao Yuhe jumped up and chased his chickens and ducks around the yard. For the first time, Chai Hong did not curse because of this. Instead, she watched in a silly manner.
Indeed, two days later, Meng Huimei came with Han Xiaoran. The second time they met, they felt a little less distant.
Han Xiaoran and Zhao Yuhe had an even easier time interacting. Han Xiaoran was especially good at taking care of people. She helped Zhao Yuhe peel melon seeds and wash fruits, helped Chai Hong cook and wash clothes, and helped Zhao Baolin carry firewood. The entire family liked the girl very much.
This time, they stayed for a longer period of time, three days.
Three days later, when Han Xiaoran left, not only was Zhao Yuhe reluctant, but Chai Hong was even more reluctant. She held Han Xiaoran's hand and cried on the spot.
Han Xiaoran also cried.
Unfortunately, Han Xiaoran still had to work, so she could only bid farewell in tears.
The moment Han Xiaoran left, Zhao Baolin's family felt empty, as though something was missing. Even their meals seemed to lack flavor.
Another week passed. This time, Meng Huimei came by herself.
"Sis, give me a definite answer. Will this work?" Zhao Baolin asked nervously.
Meng Huimei said with a bitter smile, "Brother, I'm already here. What do you think?"
Zhao Baolin immediately turned nervous when he heard that. "Will it work?"
Meng Huimei said with a smile, "Of course. Her child also likes your family. But let me say the ugly words first. Although the child likes your family, she is also an innocent child. You should be able to tell that. But I was the one who brought her here, so I have to be responsible for her. I can't just push her here. "
"Sister, look at what you're saying. How could we mistreat her? Sister is dying to treat her well, "Chai Hong said agitatedly.
"Brother, Sister-in-law, since you say so, this matter will be simple. I'll go to her place tomorrow and discuss the matter with her family. If it works, we can meet each other. But I'll say this first. What the child thinks is her business. Marriage is not just a child's problem. It's a problem between two families. Therefore, money will definitely be involved. Don't be too stingy, "said Meng Huimei.
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