The couple entered the room. "What’s wrong? Not enough food?"
Wei Kaiyun held Jiang Xinyu’s hand, and the couple sat by the edge of the kang. "No, there’s enough food. It’s just that Lu Tiezhu has taken a liking to Du Fengying. They’ve talked in private, but Du Fengying hasn’t given her answer. So as soon as I got back, Lu Tiezhu ca looking for . I believe this al was all about that."
Jiang Xinyu suddenly understood, "No wonder I felt Du Fengying was a bit distracted earlier. It turns out it’s because of this matter.
Let ask her what she thinks tomorrow. Actually, for her to remarry would be nice, she’s only in her thirties, and Lu Tiezhu doesn’t seem bad."
Wei Kaiyun laughed, "No need to wait for tomorrow, you should go ask her in a bit. Lu Tiezhu is anxious. Didn’t you see him sitting in the main room waiting?
He even talked to about wanting to get married on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month, initially live in the dormitory, and build a house next to us co spring."
"Haha, in such a rush? Alright, I’ll go ask now."
"Lu Tiezhu thinks we lack people now, and he won’t let Du Fengying leave our family."
"That’s for the best. Du Fengying is neat and tidy. I trust her to take care of the kids at ho."
After saying that, Jiang Xinyu left the room, finding the nervous Lu Tiezhu rather amusing.
She called out Du Fengying, and the two went to Jiang Xinyu’s bedroom.
"Sister Du, I’ll ask directly."
Du Fengying had actually seen Lu Tiezhu in the main room and knew what it was about.
"Sister Du, Master Lu wants to marry you. What do you think?"
"Xiao Jiang, I’m not sure.
He ntioned it to a while ago, and I’ve thought about it for many days, but I still don’t know if I should agree."
"Sister Du, what do you think of Lu Tiezhu?"
"He’s alright."
"Lu Tiezhu is very anxious and wants to marry you on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month."
"That’s only seven days away from now."
"Exactly, which is why he’s so anxious.
He said that he’d first live in the dormitory and then build a house near us later on. You’d still need to help take care of the house and kids for ."
This made Du Fengying feel much more at ease. She didn’t want to leave the Wei Family. Not only because the living conditions were good, but also because she liked the three children. Moreover, Xiao Wei and Xiao Jiang were really good to her.
"Sister Du, if you have feelings for Lu Tiezhu, you should give it a try. To put it bluntly, you’re both in your second marriage. If you get along, stay together; if not, part ways.
Your personality is too gentle; having a man like Lu Tiezhu might be nice.
But there’s one thing: you mustn’t suffer grievances."
"Xiao Jiang, do you think if I remarry, it will make a laughingstock?"
"What’s there to laugh about? A widow remarrying is as normal as can be.
As long as you are willing, that’s what matters. You’ve been through hardships in the first half of your life. Maybe, finding the right person, you could be happy for the rest."
"But I don’t really understand him." Du Fengying had made up her mind but was still worried.
She truly endured hardships and sufferings in the first half of her life. If the second half turned out the sa, she’d rather live alone in peace.
"He’s an orphan who learned a skill from his master and then beca a live-in son-in-law. However, his wife was in poor health, and after a few years, the elders at ho passed away, and his wife was bedridden for years before she also passed. He then moved from the village to the city to open a blacksmith shop.
That’s all I know. Consider it carefully."
"Xiao Jiang, I’m just afraid that my fate is bad and that I’ll et another man with bad character."
"For now, Lu Tiezhu’s character seems alright.
To be honest, he probably thought about this for so ti. What I appreciate is that he didn’t say anything while it was just the two of us at ho with the kids but waited for Old Wei to return before bringing it up.
This shows he’s a considerate person, and for us won, marrying soone sensible is what’s important."
The couple was on the sa page. That’s the best outco.
"Sister Du, honestly, knowing a person’s face doesn’t an you know their heart. He might seem good now, but without truly living together, you can’t fully grasp his nature.
To put it bluntly, marriage is a gamble. If you win, you’ll be happy for a lifeti; if not, and you didn’t choose well, then parting is also an option.
Also, Sister Du, you’re still young, and if you remain alone, your days could be quite lonely."
Du Fengying listened with her head down, "Okay, Xiao Jiang, I agree. We won’t have a banquet." Du Fengying was still thin-skinned and felt embarrassed.
"Then let’s have Old Wei and Lu Tiezhu discuss the plans.
We’ll be your family here."
Du Fengying was particularly touched upon hearing this. She felt she had a family that would support and back her up if she ever faced any bullying.
Jiang Xinyu got the affirmative answer and went out to inform Wei Kaiyun.
"Alright, I got it. As for the details, let them work it out themselves."
Wei Kaiyun smiled and gently touched his wife’s hand, then turned to find that anxious old man. He found it a bit amusing, realizing he wasn’t the only one like that.
Lu Tiezhu saw Wei Kaiyun coming over with a smile, realizing it was settled. So he stood up grinning from ear to ear.
"Congratulations, Master Lu. Du Fengying has agreed, as for the wedding date, you can sort it out yourselves. We won’t get involved. But my wife truly regards Du Fengying as her sister, so Master Lu, you must treat her well."
"Of course, of course. I have waited nearly ten years, finally finding soone I fancy, I will surely treat her well.
Xiao Wei, I feel awkward entering your house. I’ll wait outside. Could you please bring Du Fengying out for ?"
"Indeed, it’s quite inconvenient with so many people around here. You can wait in the main room over there; they’ve got a fire going, so it’s not cold. I’ll go get Du Fengying."
Lu Tiezhu nodded with a smile and walked away with a stride.
Wei Kaiyun inford Du Fengying to go to the main room to find Lu Tiezhu.
By this ti, the n had finished eating. Wei Kaiyun returned to his seat with a smile.
anwhile, Han Xiangjun and Li Yungui were laughing. Regarding this person from the Capital, Li Yungui knew he must be soone capable.
Han Xiangjun saw Wei Kaiyun approaching. "Xiao Wei, we should have a proper conversation about my matter when we get a chance."
"Aren’t the three prominent figures of the village all here? Let’s just discuss it now."
Han Xiangjun had no objections and looked at Li Yungui.
Li Yunqiang’s brother, Li Cunshan, had also learned about the intention to manufacture corn machines in the Capital.
Actually, the three had already discussed that this was a benefit Xiao Wei was bringing to the village. It was easy money for them, and they had no objections. Since they were given a benefit, it indicated fairness, so they had no worries.
"Mr. Han, this matter is purely beneficial for us. We’ll follow Xiao Wei’s lead in all things."
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