Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space

Chapter 1144: Agreement

The four sat down to eat. Wang Menglin looked at her cousin, "Grandpa has already agreed, Uncle Jin is here to talk to Village Chief Li’s family." Tao Chunhe had already thought of this possibility."Congratulations to my cousin."

"They haven’t agreed yet. Uncle Jin, if I can’t marry into the Li Family, then I want to become sworn relatives with Village Chief Li and his wife."

Jin Erlin was stunned for a moment, something flashed in his mind but he couldn’t catch it.

He nodded, "The Li Family will give us an answer today."

Over at the Li Family, the family finished their lunch, cleaned up, and the children went back to rest.

The three of them also went inside the house.

"His mom, Jin Erlin just came to see me."

"What did he come to see you about?" Qu Xiaoli was making sugar water for their son.

"He told me that Wang Menglin, the educated youth, has taken a liking to our Manjiang. She went to the county today just to call home. Her family agreed, so he came to ask what we think."

"Wang Zhiqing?"

"Yes. What’s your opinion?"

Qu Xiaoli gave each of them a bowl, then got onto the bed.

"Manjiang, what’s your opinion?"

"Mom, I see that you really like her, and this Wang Zhiqing speaks to you with a smile. Even if I get married, she’s going to live with you, so if you agree, it’ll work."

"Nonsense, how many years can she live with us? No matter if she follows you to join the army or if you come back, you two will live together for the long haul.

You don’t need to worry about your father and my opinion; what matters is whether you wish it."

This is how it is being a mother; everything is about her son.

"Mom, I have no opinion. Wang Zhiqing is pretty and doesn’t seem like a cunning person. I agree, it’s up to you."

Qu Xiaoli kept thinking about Wang Menglin; she really was a good girl, her eyes don’t betray her. This child’s gaze is positive.

Although she doesn’t love to talk, she also doesn’t cause trouble.

"Manjiang, I do like Wang Zhiqing; this girl talks little but is honest, not mingling with all sorts of things.

But forming a family and managing a household is not easy, she’s too solitary. She doesn’t make connections."

"Mom, honestly, I don’t want to come back. If I want to stay, I have to climb up, and then there would be a chance to join the army."

Qu Xiaoli had long known her son’s thoughts, but hearing him speak like this still made her feel uncomfortable.

But this is her son’s pursuit, and she couldn’t selfishly ask him to come back.

"Alright, I know. If it’s Wang Zhiqing, then I agree.

What do you think, dear?"

Li Yungui was smoking. Just as he finished, he tapped the ashes on the edge of the bed.

"I have no opinion either. Although they worried me initially, over these months they have been the least of my concerns. Their work is not typical and they don’t gossip everywhere.

The only worry is that she’s afraid she won’t live a good life."

A man has his own concerns, now there are no problems in the Li Family Village, but if they do leave, what will happen to the eldest son if she follows?

Li Manjiang understood his father’s worry. "Dad, there should be a chance in two to three years."

No need for elaborate talk. As long as the parents understand.

"Alright, then it’s settled, Manjiang still has a thirty-day vacation, use this opportunity to arrange your affairs so that Mom and Dad don’t have to worry about you."

"Dad, we need to file a report before we can get married. We can’t be in a rush."

"Wang Zhiqing will definitely understand. First, get engaged, you go file a report and strive to come back soon."

"Dad, I’ll call the leader after I finish harvesting peanuts."

"Once you finish talking to Jin Erlin, go ahead and make the call.

Since it’s decided, let’s finalize it quickly."

Qu Xiaoli also nodded; she wouldn’t discuss the thoughts of the female educated youth in front of the son, but she must tell the dear later.

It was truly like this; once decided, the sooner the better.

"Alright, Manjiang, you come with me to find Jin Erlin. Do you need to talk to Wang Zhiqing?"

"I do need to talk."

"Change your clothes, let’s go."

"Dad, this is fine." Li Manjiang felt it was unnecessary, just country folks, now in the midst of autumn, there’s no need to be too deliberate.

"Manjiang, step out for a bit, I need to talk to your dad."

"What is it that you have to hide from the son?" Li Yungui asked puzzled.

"Early today, the first four female educated youth were all around me. At first, I didn’t think much of it. It was only when his Fifth Aunt joked about me picking a wife for Manjiang that I started noticing their intentions.

I agree with Wang Zhiqing, but I’m not keen on the other educators."

Li Yungui nodded, "I understand, so let’s proceed quickly. Once we agree, let Manjiang make the call."

The son being coveted, and with unpure motives, of course, the parents wouldn’t agree.

Li Yungui walked in front. The father and son arrived at the Tao Family.

It’s almost time to go to work. Jin Erlin and Tao Chunhe had already chatted for a while.

"Uncle Jin, as long as Menglin is willing, it will be fine. Besides, my grandfather should be satisfied with Li Manjiang, otherwise, he wouldn’t have agreed.

Before we came, my dad’s comrade’s son took a liking to Menglin. The kid was quite outstanding, but Menglin didn’t agree.

It shows that Li Manjiang attracted the attention of my cousin. It’s up to us to help foster their relationship. If it works, it will be cousin’s happiness; if it doesn’t, we’ll respect her wishes and let her become sworn relatives with Li Yungui and his wife."

"Xiao Chun, why does Menglin have this idea?"

"She likes Li Yungui’s wife."

"I don’t know his wife well, but Li Yungui is alright."

"Yes, with a family like this, Menglin wouldn’t be wronged.

Besides, we don’t plan to return for years. It’s pretty good this way."

There was a knock at the door, Tao Chunhe went to open it.

"Village Chief Li, please come in."

Tao Chunhe took a close look at Li Manjiang; just an ordinary man. His looks aren’t as good as that kid, but since cousin is willing, he has no objections.

"Tao Zhiqing, is Captain Jin here?"

Just as he asked, Jin Erlin came out, along with Wang Menglin and Tao YanZhen.

Li Manjiang looked at the woman with slightly messy hair, she was really stunning, far more beautiful than any of his previous partners, mainly because she had a certain charm. Something most girls didn’t have.

"Old Li, please come in."

Li Manjiang greeted Jin Erlin and nodded to Tao Chunhe. He didn’t cast a glance at the two girls.

This satisfied Tao Chunhe; that man cheated Aunt because of his good looks, ignoring everything and wronged Aunt. This behavior from Li Manjiang didn’t seem likely to be reproached.