Chapter 609: 609
Tan Juguo smiled ruefully . “How can I not be worried? Zhao Baolin’s wedding came too suddenly, and it’s odd . ”
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“Odd?” Fangzheng was surprised .
“That’s right . Although everything looks normal, I have a nagging feeling that there’s something odd about it,” Tan Juguo said .
Fangzheng probed . “Can you tell This Penniless Monk?”
“Yeah, we still have quite a bit to walk . I’ll tell you about it on the way . Zhao Baolin was quite close with me in the past . He likes to tell me when there’s anything, so what I know should be close to the mark . ” Tan Juguo nodded .
A month ago, a distant cousin of Zhao Baolin, Meng Huimei, had suddenly come to visit . When she saw Zhao Baolin’s son, Zhao Yuhe, she hugged Zhao Yuhe and wailed, appearing to feel extreme pity for him . Furthermore, she eagerly offered to introduce a partner to Zhao Yuhe .
Zhao Baolin was naturally all for it . However, he knew his son’s condition and did not believe the efforts would bear fruit . It was a mere thought back then .
To his surprise, Meng Huimei brought back a lady not long later . Her looks were okay, and despite not being especially pretty, she was the kind to grow on people the more they were around her . Most importantly, she was completely healthy .
“Brother, this is Han Xiaoran, the daughter of an old classmate of mine . She has been working at a factory in Guangzhou for a long time now . She’s honest, shy, and not very talkative . I’ve told her about Yuhe’s condition, and she wished to visit . Why don’t you let her meet Yuhe?” Meng Huimei told Zhao Baolin with utmost ardor .
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Zhao Baolin was instantly dumbfounded when he saw the lady before him! He’d never thought his son could marry a healthy woman . He would be thanking the heavens if his son could marry a disabled person, let alone such a good lady . Now that such a girl was at his doorstep, it felt like a dream .
Moreover, Meng Huimei was his cousin, and the lady had been brought by her . Furthermore, judging from how bashful she seemed, to the point of her not daring to raise her head at all, she was really quite a nice person . The more he looked at her, the more he liked her . Zhao Baolin naturally did not stop them and invited the two into his house . He got some sweets, melon seeds, and peanuts from the cellar and bought some fruits, a kilogram of meat, and pig’s ear from a nearby store . He was afraid he would be lacking in hospitality for his cousin and future daughter-in-law .
In the beginning, Zhao Baolin was still a little worried, worried that his introverted son with a tiny inferiority complex would not be able to face Han Xiaoran . However, by the time he returned, Zhao Yuhe was already in a private conversation with Han Xiaoran in another room . Although Zhao Yuhe couldn’t speak, he knew sign language and could write . Zhao Yuhe would type on his phone, and Han Xiaoran would reply the same way . From time to time, Han Xiaoran’s laughter could be heard .
This elated Zhao Baolin as he put down the dishes and secretly stood by the wall to eavesdrop .
“Old Man, come over here! Don’t disturb our son’s conversation with Xiaoran . I’m telling you that I like this child . I’ll kill you if you screw things up!” His wife, Chai Hong, yanked him to the side and berated him jokingly .
Zhao Baolin could not even close his mouth from his smiling as he chuckled . “How can that happen? Look at our son . He’s having such a good conversation with Xiaoran . Hehe, do you think it will work out?”
“It’s pointless to ask me, ask that cousin of yours . Stop loitering around the kitchen and accompany Huimei . I’ll be cooking,” said Chai Hong with a smile .
Zhao Baolin hurriedly nodded as he happily went out of the house and chatted with Meng Huimei .
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This day, Zhao Yuhe and Han Xiaoran had a great time together . Han Xiaoran followed Zhao Yuhe wherever he went . Zhao Yuhe, who seldom laughed in the past, was beaming a lot more . It left Zhao Baolin extremely happy .
However, the joy was only temporary . The next day, Meng Huimei left with Han Xiaoran . As the both of them needed to work, they could not stay for long .
Upon seeing Meng Huimei leave, Han Xiaoran walked a few steps before turning to look at Zhao Yuhe shyly . Zhao Yuhe was crying and although he could not produce any sound, Zhao Baolin could tell that his son did not wish to be separated from her . His heart pained as well as he swore that he had to help his son marry Han Xiaoran regardless of the cost .
For this, Zhao Baolin called Meng Huimei nearly every day to push for the marriage .
However, Meng Huimei did not come with the excuse of being busy every single time .
With time, Zhao Baolin was left in despair due to the numerous rejections .
But a week later, Meng Huimei suddenly told him that she was no longer busy . Han Xiaoran was able to take time off and would come visit in two days .
Zhao Baolin was instantly overjoyed as he hurriedly informed Zhao Yuhe of the news . Zhao Yuhe jumped in joy and made quite a commotion in the yard, startling the livestock . For the first time, Chai Hong did not berate them for this, but instead she stood by the side, laughing happily .
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As promised, Meng Huimei brought Han Xiaoran over two days later . The second meeting felt even less reserved .
Han Xiaoran and Zhao Yuhe interacted even more easily . Han Xiaoran knew how to be nice . She helped Zhao Yuhe crack the melon seeds, wash the fruits, and helped Chai Hong prepare meals and wash clothes . She also helped Zhao Baolin carry the firewood . The entire family adored her .
She stayed a little longer this time—three days .
Three days later, when Han Xiaoran was about to leave, not only was Zhao Yuhe unwilling to part with her, but Chai Hong was even worse . She held her hands and wept on the spot .
Han Xiaoran also teared up…
However, Han Xiaoran needed to work, so she bade them farewell amid tears .
With Han Xiaoran gone, Zhao Baolin’s family felt empty . Even their meals seemed to be lacking in taste .
Another week passed and this time, Meng Huimei came alone .
“Sis, tell me for sure . Can this work out?” Zhao Baolin asked nervously .
Meng Huimei said with a bitter smile, “Bro, I’m already here . Do you think it will work out?”
Zhao Baolin instantly tensed up . “Yes?”
Meng Huimei smiled . “Of course . She likes your family as well . But let’s get the unpleasantness out of the way first . Although she likes your family, she’s also an innocent child . I believe you can tell that . But, I was the one who introduced her to you . I have to be responsible . I can’t just push her to you . ”
“Sis, look at what you’re saying . Do you think we will treat her poorly? I can’t wait to give my all to treat her well,” said Chai Hong agitatedly .
“If both of you think so, then it’s easy . I’ll be going to her family tomorrow and will discuss the matter with them . If it works out, both sides can meet . But I have to mention this ahead of time, how the children think isn’t all that matters . Marriage isn’t just dependent on the children . It also involves both families . Therefore, you can’t be lacking in the dowry . Don’t be stingy,” said Meng Huimei .
When Zhao Baolin heard that, he immediately knitted his brows . His family had been well-off in the past, but now… He knew that marrying cost money, but it was not something he could necessarily afford . He had forgotten this point in his delirious joy .