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Do you understand what Mrs. Hou means?

Of course I understand.

It's just that the Hou family wanted to make more money and gain more profits, so they used their children's marriage as a bargaining chip to make a bigger deal.

But why does she need to understand this?

If you hate the poor and love the rich, just say it outright. Why do you have to pretend to be aggrieved and let others understand and sympathize with you?

Bah! You’re a bitch and you still want a memorial arch. How can there be so many cheap good things in the world?

"You...why don't you say anything? You understand, right?" Mrs. Hou was anxious, wishing that Nianfu would admit it immediately and sensibly, so as to put her mind at ease and make her behavior more natural.

Nianfu looked at her face and felt indescribably disgusted. Suddenly he didn't want to talk to her anymore. He stood up, smiled softly, turned around and left.

What did she mean by that smile? Did she understand and compromise, or did she want to fight her to the end? Mrs. Hou watched Nianfu throw her down and left decisively, but her mouth was open and she could not speak for a long time.

She suddenly felt a little scared. If she married such a daughter-in-law, she really couldn't guarantee what kind of life she would be able to live in the rest of her life.

Did she push people too hard? Mrs. Hou became rarely worried. Thinking about the look in the little girl's eyes before leaving, it was really scary.

Soon, Hou Xianglin came back.

Seeing her frightened expression, he was confused and asked, "Why, someone scared you?"

She was indeed frightened. Mrs. Hou didn't care to say anything more. She grabbed her husband and said, "You think, how about we accept this marriage?"

"What nonsense are you talking about! It took a lot of effort to get married to the magistrate, but now you regret it, aren't you afraid that others will strangle us to death?" Hou Xianglin flicked his sleeves and sat opposite her.

On the surface, he is the peacemaker and peacemaker of the family. He is always cheerful and talkative. But Mrs. Hou knows that her husband's heart is colder and harder than hers.

But after squinting and thinking again, Hou Xianglin suddenly smiled, "I didn't expect that the girl from the Mu family was so beautiful, and she was also smart when looking at people. If she is willing to be a concubine, marrying Yu'er is not a big deal. It's just right.

Use it to suppress the arrogance of Miss Tongzhi's family, so that she won't act like an official lady in front of you and me in the future."

What he thought was more beautiful than his own. Madam Hou didn't bother to attack him and just said, "This is just your wishful thinking. I'm afraid others may not agree to it."

"What a joke! If the Shi family is so poor and the marriage has been rejected by our family, what kind of decent family can she marry? Just to be a concubine. I can still consider it as a compliment to her."

Hou Xianglin said disapprovingly, "It doesn't matter even if you don't want to. In short, this family must be withdrawn. I have made it clear to the old guy what I need to say. If he is still stubborn, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Just now, he had already vented his bitterness to Father Shi and talked about all kinds of difficulties in business. As long as you are not a fool, you can hear the hidden meaning.

Seeing that her husband was determined, Mrs. Hou could only say, "Then don't be too disrespectful. After all, you still have to leave three points of leeway in doing things."

"You've always been a decisive person, why are you so cruel now?"

Mrs. Hou smiled bitterly, "I am a woman, so what about the benevolence of some women? I just think that Sister Mu's eyes are too poisonous, and I don't want to make her anxious."

"What's so poisonous about a little girl? If it doesn't work, I'll get her drunk and send her to Yu'er's room, even if she doesn't want to be my concubine." Hou Xianglin said casually, but surprised Mrs. Hou.

"Don't act recklessly, or you may cause trouble. It won't look good when you go to the magistrate's office."

"Look how scared you are! So, after all, women can't achieve great things." Hou Xianglin shook his head disdainfully, and suddenly someone came to report, "Madam, the people you sent to Huai'an Town are back."

Hou Xianglin said in surprise, "When did you send people to Huai'an?"

Mrs. Hou said listlessly, "I'm just afraid that something might happen to Yu'er, so I asked someone to go and have a look. Now that Yu'er is back, let him collect a reward and go back to rest."

"But Manager Jin said he has something important to report!"

Hou Xianglin said nonchalantly, "Then let him come in and listen to what he has to say."

Unexpectedly, as soon as Manager Jin came in, he said with a stern look, "This is incredible! Madam Qi, it turns out that Sister Mu got into a lawsuit in Huai'an!"

The expressions of Hou Xianglin and Mrs. Hou changed at the same time, they looked at each other and said, "Say!"

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Nianfu and Shi Shi looked at each other in confusion when they returned to the guest room. For a long time, neither of them spoke.

The little maid who was still serving wanted to take a break from get off work, so she timidly stepped forward and asked if she wanted some water to wash up with, thus bringing back the souls of the grandfather and grandson.

When the little maid fetched hot water, Nianfu personally helped his grandpa wash up, soaked his feet and rubbed his blood vessels, then helped his grandpa lie down and asked the little maid to come in and clean up.

"Grandpa, how do you know about those dishes if you don't ask me?" Nianfu asked in a low voice, with a bit of anxiety in his eyes.

But Father Shi looked at Nianfu with full pride and trust, "My granddaughter is smart and smart, should I still be suspicious?"

When I read the blessing, my nose suddenly became sore and I almost shed tears.

She grabbed the old man's skinny hand and put it on her face, feeling extremely tight in her heart. Although it was unfortunate for her to come here, how lucky she must be to have such a good grandpa and grandma, and a mother who loves her so much?

"Sister Nianfu! Grandpa Shi, have you rested?" Suddenly, Hou Fangyu came.

With a face full of apologies, he mumbled an explanation, "I'm here to apologize on behalf of my parents. They don't usually act like this."

He finally saw the embarrassment at the dinner table. It was hard to say at the time, but now he must apologize.

"I know that you are a good boy." Father Shi interrupted him with a smile, "It's late tonight, so I won't greet you. Let your sister Nianfu take you out."

This is not to see guests off, but to give young people an opportunity to speak.

Hou Fangyu led Nianfu out of the small courtyard, waved his hands to dismiss the servants, and apologized in a low voice, "My parents just couldn't change their minds for a while. It will be fine when we get along with each other for a long time. In fact, they are both very good people."

People really love me very much, and they will listen to what I say!"

Seeing him clenching his fists and looking nervous and cautious, Nianfu suddenly smiled softly, "I know, how can there be parents in the world who don't love their children? You are their only son. How could they not love you?"

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Hou Fangyu breathed a sigh of relief and asked tentatively, "Then what did my mother tell you to do just now?"

"It's nothing." Nianfu shook his head and kept his smile, "I was just talking about your grandpa's birthday party, nothing special."

"Oh. That's it." Hou Fangyu responded, somewhat hesitantly. But then he thought that tomorrow was his grandfather's birthday party. As long as his grandfather announced their marriage then, it would be a sure thing.

Hou Fangyu plucked up the courage again and held Nianfu's hand, "Sister Nianfu. How about I call you Sister Fu from now on? Don't worry, I will treat you well in the future. No one will bully you again."

The girl didn't speak, just nodded slightly.

Seeing the lingering smile on her face, Hou Fangyu suddenly grinned and said with a big smile, "Then go back and rest quickly. I'll be here to watch you go in."

The girl seemed to want to say something, but after thinking about it, she didn't say anything. She just turned around and left.

It was only when he saw that slender figure disappearing through the door that Hou Fangyu strode away. He secretly made up his mind that his grandpa must announce their marriage tomorrow!

After returning to the room, Nian Fuzhong walked to his grandfather's bedside. The old man was obviously not asleep, but he just looked at her with complicated eyes.

After a while, Nianfu patted his grandfather's hand gently and said with a smile, "Grandpa, don't worry, I'm very fine. It's late, go to bed."

Dad Shi pulled the corners of his mouth and forced a smile, but he couldn't tell what was mixed in that smile. It was like holding a green olive, with mixed flavors.

That night, Father Shi couldn't sleep at all. He believed that his granddaughter must not have slept well either. Otherwise, she wouldn't have had two dark circles under her eyes when she woke up early. But in their eyes, there was some kind of the same emotion.

"Have you thought about it?" This is what Dad Shi is asking.

"I've thought about it." Nianfu agreed simply.

Father Shi smiled again, but this time his smile was less worried and more relieved than last night, "Then hurry up!"

After washing, the grandfather and grandson were refreshed again. Before the servants came, Nianfu supported his grandfather and slowly walked out of the small courtyard. The mist in the morning had not completely dissipated, and the mist in the morning was faintly blurred.

The backs of Sun and Li were just firm, but it was clearly revealed.

Hou Fangyu didn't sleep well last night, but it wasn't because he was worried, but because he dreamed of the flowers and candles in his bridal chamber, and he was so happy that he woke up early in the morning with laughter. Then he couldn't sleep anymore, and kept watching until daylight, so he came to invite his lucky sister.

Kowtow to grandpa to wish him a happy birthday.

But when I came to this small courtyard, I found that both my grandfather and grandson were missing. I asked the maids who were waiting here, but none of them knew.

Hou Fangyu was so angry that he cursed, "I let you serve here, but you don't even know where the person has gone. What a bunch of trash!"

A passing woman heard this and told him, "I suddenly saw someone going to the old lady's place. Do you want me to go look for him?"

Hou Fangyu hurried over and saw Father Shi sitting beside his grandfather's bed. The two old men were talking about something and laughing happily.

Seeing him coming, with some lingering anger on his face, Father Shi chuckled and said, "Brother Yu, what's wrong with you this early in the morning? It's a good day for your grandpa today.

Don't lose your temper no matter what."

When Hou Fangyu saw him there, his heart immediately settled. He scratched his head in embarrassment, "I can't do that. Hmm...where's sister Nianfu?"

Father Shi smiled and said, "We came in a hurry and didn't have time to prepare any birthday gifts. I'm just an old-fashioned person, but your sister Nianfu felt embarrassed and said she wanted to make some food for your grandfather. You go

Look in the kitchen next to it, she should be there." He looked at Mr. Hou and smiled, "Is it still counted to use your family's things to make you a birthday gift?"

"It can be calculated! Right, Grandpa?" Hou Fangyu rushed to answer first, and then looked at his grandfather unhappily.

Mr. Hou smiled and joked, "If I say it doesn't count, will you agree?"

"Grandpa—" Hou Fangyu blushed, "I'll go to the kitchen to get you some delicious food, wait for me!"

He made an excuse for himself and ran away, not noticing the complicated look in his grandfather's eyes when he looked at his back. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, your support is
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