Chapter 44 Downfall

  Liu Yitiao also wanted to see what this girl, who had won the hearts of Liu Heshi and Liu Xiaohui, looked like. Liu Heshi was easy to get along with, having a good temperament and a kind heart, she could be made to smile with just a few words. But Liu Xiaohui was different, children usually recognized people based on their own feelings, not just because of a few sweet words or some candy.

  Zhang Chuchu was able to make Liu Xiaohui so dependent on her in less than an hour, it seemed that she had a very strong affinity for people. It made people involuntarily approach her and like her.

  This made Liu Yitiao think of his ex-girlfriend Minmin, who was also the kind of girl that made people feel happy at first sight. Round face, big eyes, small and delicate nose, and thin lips, thinking about it, Minmin's face appeared in front of him again, Liu Yitiao's heart ached, and endless sadness surged up. The idea of going to see Zhang Chuchu also faded away, he silently entered his own room and fell asleep with his head covered.

  Liu Lao Shi looked at Liu Yi Tiao's appearance, shook his head, and couldn't understand why their family's eldest son wouldn't want to marry a wife, have children, and carry on the family line - isn't that what every man needs?

  Moreover, the people of the Zhang family are all very kind-hearted, and for generations they have been honest farmers. Their family background is just as good as that of the Liu family. And that Zhang Chuchu, he also saw her yesterday, she looks pretty, and her height is just right, marrying her will not bring shame to their family at all.

  The only thing that makes Old Liu feel regretful is that Zhang Chuchu is a bit too thin. However, this isn't a problem, once he marries her and brings her home, he can just stew a few more chicken hens and fatten her up in a few days, and she'll be a good breeder afterwards. His mother-in-law wasn't also very slender before, but now hasn't she given birth to three new additions for the Liu family?

  At dinner time, Old Liu didn't let Liu He call Liu Yitiao, but instead instructed to leave some dishes warm in the pot, and wait for Liu Yitiao to wake up and eat later. Old Liu saw that Liu Yitiao was very tired now, and his mood didn't seem too good either. Such a person should rest more.

  Liu He's family was worried, and they didn't even have a peaceful meal. They went to Liu Yitiao's room three or four times in a row, and only felt at ease when they saw that Liu Yitiao was really asleep.

  She put the dishes back on the plate, gently placed her chopsticks on the table, and hesitated to say to Liu Lao Shi: "The master of the house, if one party is really unwilling, then this marriage should be delayed?"

  Lao Liu also put down his chopsticks and scolded Mrs. Liu, "What do you know, a woman like you? Is it really unwilling? With the temper of the eldest son before, if he was really unwilling, how would the family be so calm now? Wouldn't it have blown up already?"

  "But isn't this abnormal?" said Liu He: "I'd rather have him make a big fuss. That's better than staying silent and hiding in the house."

  "He's exhausted from opening up the wasteland." Old Liu drank a small cup of wine and said, "Thirty mu of land, plus the hundred mu that need to be tilled, it's all up to him alone, alas, how difficult!"

  Liu Lao Shi took another sip, his face red with emotion: "It's all my fault as a father for not being able to help him. Now the only thing I can do is find him a wife sooner rather than later. With a considerate woman by his side, he won't feel miserable or lonely."

  Liu He didn't say a word and quietly started eating. She knew that what Liu Laoshi said was right, the two sons really should have a woman now.

  A night without words.

  The next morning, Lao Liu took Liu Yitiao and set off with the prepared betrothal gifts.

  Xiao Xin Zhuang is not far from Gutian Village, with only Xia'er Village in between. The two people soon arrived at the Zhang's house.

  Liu Yitiao has also come to a realization now, since he can't go back anymore, he might as well forget about the past. He'll just live a good life in this era as a small landowner, accompanying his current family and living happily ever after.

  It was Zhang Chuhu who opened the door, still dressed as a scholar, and after opening the door, he saw it was Liu Yitiao and Liu Laoshi. First, he made a proper bow and said: "So it's Uncle Liu and Brother Liu arriving, I apologize for not welcoming you from afar, please forgive me."

  "Xian Di?" Liu Yi Tiao was taken aback, being called "younger brother" by someone much younger than himself felt very awkward.

  Lao Liu didn't think much of it, after all, you're marrying someone's younger sister, being called "xian di" (worthy younger brother-in-law) by the older brother is only proper. Lao Liu smiled and said: "Chu Wen xian zhi (worthy nephew) is too polite, I don't know if Zhang lao di (older brother Zhang) is at home?"

  Zhang Chu heard them and had already guessed the purpose of their visit. Smiling, he invited the father and son into his home, saying: "My parents are in the main hall," glancing at Liu Yitiao, "and Chu is also there. Uncle Liu and Brother Liu, please follow me inside."

  "Excellent! Laborious nephew leads the way." Old Liu smiled and followed Liu Yitiao into the courtyard.

  Zhang Wulang and his family of four were all in the house. Seeing Lao Liu and his group enter, Zhang Wulang stood up to greet them, while his wife, Zhang Liushi, led Zhang Chuchu into the inner chamber. Lai Yitia only caught a glimpse of a slender figure and Zhang Chuchu's glance as she turned around.

  Although he only saw half of her face, Liu Yitiao understood it clearly. Pure, fair, and beautiful. Especially her eyes, clear as a mountain spring, a pool of emerald water.

  These eyes are just like Min's. Liu Yitiao couldn't help but take another look.

  Zhang Wenyang saw Liu Yitiao looking inside the house, his face showing a slightly lost expression, and his mouth couldn't help but curve into a faint smile. Zhang Wenyang was still very satisfied with Liu Yitiao, who was young, promising, and had a good appearance. His daughter could marry him, which was also a good ending for her.

  Liu Yitiao stepped forward and bowed to Zhang Piao, saying: "Junior Liu Yitiao pays his respects to Uncle Zhang."

  Zhang Youliang smiled and made a gesture of supporting himself with his hand, pulling Liu Yitiao's arm and saying: "Yitiao, my virtuous nephew, is too polite. Come on in with me quickly, and please come in, Uncle Liu."

  Entering the house, the host and guest take their seats.

  Zhang Wulian took a glance at the betrothal gifts brought by Liu Yitiao and asked, "I wonder what brings Brother Liu and Nephew Yitiao here today?"

  This matter is not easy for Yiliu to mention, so it's better for Old Liu to say it. Therefore, after hearing Zhang Wulang's question, Old Liu smiled and replied: "Don't hide from you, Brother Zhang, after seeing your daughter yesterday, my wife and I were both very delighted, with the intention of taking in Chuchu as our daughter-in-law into the Liu family. That's why today I brought my son to propose marriage. Please allow me to ask for your consent."