In the courtyard of Liu Laoda’s house, a cool breeze was blowing.
But Xiao Cui kept her head down, her rosy cheeks blushing.
Clearly, the Liu Family had already accepted Lin Yifan as their son-in-law.
This made her heart flutter, and her affectionate eyes occasionally peeked at Lin Yifan.
"Ahem, ahem..."
Sitting at the table, Old Li felt like he was on pins and needles.
Pretending to cough a few tis, he finally interrupted Boss Liu’s words.
"Lao Liu, we’ve known each other for a long ti, and today I ca over because there’s sothing I want to discuss with you."
Old Li tugged at Li Hao’s sleeve and said.
"I’ve watched Xiao Cui grow up. This girl has been smart since she was a child, whether in studies or appearance, she’s the best in our village. As the saying goes, a good horse deserves a good saddle, and a good girl deserves a good guy. In recent years, my son has done quite well outside and has beco a boss."
"Uncle Liu, here’s my business card."
Li Hao quickly stood up and handed over his gold-embossed business card with both hands.
But Boss Liu took it and just placed it on the table without even glancing at it.
"Old Li’s words are right. My daughter is also soone notable in these parts, smart since she was little. Unfortunately, her mother and I didn’t have much schooling. Yifan, you’re the first college graduate in our village, a good man of our village. In the future, you should spend more ti with Xiao Cui."
Boss Liu feigned ignorance and put this "good man" label onto Lin Yifan.
"Yes, I’ll definitely take care of Xiao Cui."
Lin Yifan could only nod in agreent, holding his wine glass and sneaking a glance at Old Li, who looked awkward.
"But, Uncle Liu, you see, as a man grows up he should marry, and as a woman matures she should wed. We’re all familiar with each other here. My son has been making a little money abroad these years and doesn’t plan to go back. He wants to settle down and start a family in the Provincial City."
Old Li, unwilling to give up, continued to jump into the conversation.
"Settling down in the Provincial City is a good thing since he’s quite capable."
Boss Liu nodded, and the complint imdiately pleased Li Hao.
"We’ve gotten used to living in the countryside and can’t enjoy the city life. I used to think I’d be poor in the village forever, but now it’s different. With soone talented like Lin Yifan willing to co back, I believe it won’t be long before you lead our village to prosperity. Xiao Cui, rember, this is where you were born and raised, and even after graduation, you should co back. You can enjoy life in the countryside too."
Unexpectedly, as he turned his words, Li Hao’s heart, which had just felt warm, cooled down again.
"Dad, I understand. I will definitely learn well from Brother Yifan."
Xiao Cui nodded shyly, and anyone could see the mutual affection between them.
Old Li coughed a few more tis, but no one paid him any attention.
Unable to join the conversation, he kept signaling Li Hao with his eyes.
"Xiao Cui, I heard this afternoon that there’s a temple fair at the Jade Emperor Temple in town tomorrow. How about I drive you there?"
Li Hao thought for a mont and found a topic to bring up.
"A temple fair, it should be similar to a market, right?"
Xiao Cui replied politely.
"It’s different, the temple fair is more interesting than a market. I heard there’s a stage set up with famous perforrs coming. Why don’t we check it out together?"
Li Hao quickly added.
"Brother Yifan, if you have ti tomorrow, shall we go together?"
Xiao Cui didn’t respond to Li Hao but looked at Lin Yifan instead.
"No problem, I haven’t been to a temple fair in years."
Lin Yifan, of course, didn’t have the heart to refuse.
With the two instantly agreeing, Li Hao, who had just suggested the outing, was left out in the cold.
Throughout the al, the Li family duo was practically invisible, with no one paying them any attention.
As the sun set, Lin Yifan’s WeChat was buzzing again.
While both Xu Fengxian and Shen Shiyao sent ssages, the majority were from Jiufeng.
Tonight, Xizhu went to the neighboring village to drink and wouldn’t co back.
She had changed into sothing sexy and enchanting, sending one suggestive selfie after another to Lin Yifan.
Looking at her voluptuousness, Lin Yifan truly couldn’t drink any more wine.
"Uncle Liu, you all continue to drink, I’m heading back."
Standing up, Lin Yifan said to Boss Liu.
"Dad, I’m going to sleep over at Miao Miao’s house tonight."
Xiao Cui quickly stood up too.
"Alright, alright, you go ahead."
Boss Liu heard it, but it sounded entirely different to him.
After all, the two of them were leaving together, and whether Xiao Cui actually went to Miao Miao’s house, no one knew.
Watching the two walk out shoulder to shoulder, Li Hao couldn’t sit still either, gave a nod and left first.
Only Old Li was left, stubbornly sitting at the table.
"Boss Liu, my son Li Hao is also quite the catch. Just give a clear word about this marriage proposal. You can ask for as much betrothal money as you want."
Taking a swig of wine, Old Li bluntly laid it out.
"Old Li, my family may be poor, but we’re not moved by a little betrothal money. Your son might be impressive compared to others, but if you’re comparing him to my no-show Liu the Sixth, then he’s miles ahead. But compared to Lin Yifan... he’s leagues behind."
Boss Liu smiled as he set down his chopsticks.
He was not afraid of offending Old Li.
"Boss Liu, Liu Shimin, I don’t like hearing that. Why can’t my son compare to him?"
Old Li said, face flushed, neck stiffened.
"What are you comparing? Height or looks? Education or skills? Haven’t you heard, the car your son drives is worth less than a single tire of his. Where does your confidence co from?"
Liu Laosan said, squinting his eyes, wine glass in hand.
The mocking laughter from the others was imdiate.
"My son... my son... he’s filial, he knows how to care for people."
Old Li was at a loss for words, muttering for a long ti before squeezing this out.
"Whose house in our village doesn’t have glazed tiles? Your old clay roof still has cent tiles, where’s his filial piety in that?"
Liu the Fourth spoke bluntly, leaving Old Li unable to stay seated any longer.
"My son said, he has a big villa in the city prepared for us, in a few days he’ll take us there to enjoy life, with maids to serve us. Let tell you, Boss Liu, that injury Xiao Cui had a few days ago was thanks to , I arranged offerings at ho and talked with the Snake Immortal to spare her life. You ungrateful bunch, burning the bridge after crossing it, you’ll... you’ll regret this..."
Old Li said angrily and stord out with his hands behind his back.
No one paid any attention to his words.
"Big brother, does Lin Yifan building a new house an he’s marrying Xiao Cui soon?"
Liu Laosan asked curiously as he held his wine glass.
"Young people’s business is not mine to ask. They can do whatever they want. But rember, Lin Yifan told you to go to Xizhu’s place, and when you do, you better do a good job. If you embarrass , I won’t spare you. If you work hard, it won’t be long before you climb up like Xizhu."
Boss Liu took a drag on his cigarette, squinting his eyes as he spoke.
"Big brother, what do you an?"
Liu Laosan asked confusedly.
"Didn’t you notice, Xizhu made it big this ti as a major contractor, and the first thing he did was cozy up to Lin Yifan. Sothing’s definitely up with that."
Boss Liu smiled knowingly as he took a long drag on his cigarette.
This village doesn’t only have Xu Fengxian as a sharp-witted person.
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