mtlumby2d Chapter 117 He Chu's Routine
Chapter 117 He Chu's Routine
"You want to marry him just to fulfill your girlhood dream?" Zuo Zixuan asked with a smile.
"Of course not, it's because we've been together that I really like you.
But it doesn’t seem to make much sense to say this now.
He doesn't like me, no matter how much I like him, it's useless."
Zuo Zixuan pursed her lips, glanced behind her, and patted He Chu's arm, "Whether he likes you or not, and why he didn't respond to your hints, I think you have to let him tell you himself.
Okay, I'll go over first, your second brother will be here soon."
After saying that, he stood up, brushed off the dust from his butt, and went straight to the inner courtyard.
Mother Qiao, who was standing behind He Chu, rolled her eyes at Qiao Xinghua in disappointment, pinched him, and turned away.
There were so many good girls who liked this silly boy, but he chose Si Qi, a questionable guy, and ended up making the whole family in chaos and broken apart.
It's his fault that he was blinded!
After Qiao's mother left, Qiao Xinghua stood there, touching his nose awkwardly, not knowing what to do.
He had already returned to Zedu. When he returned home in the evening, he happened to meet Mother Qiao who was going out alone to Guangze Island to deliver the account book to Zuo Zixuan.
Mayor Qiao happened to be away on a business trip these days. Seeing that it was already dark, he was worried about Mother Qiao going out alone, so he accompanied her to Guangze Island to deliver the account books.
As soon as I entered the He family’s gate, I heard the conversation between Zuo Zixuan and He Chu.
He had never thought about He Chu at all. They were six or seven years apart in age. He just thought He Chu was cute. He always treated He Chu as his sister, so naturally he would not understand her hints or statements.
When he suddenly heard He Chu's feelings, he was a little at a loss.
He walked over and sat down next to He Chu.
He Chu didn't turn around, she thought Zuo Zixuan had come back again.
"Why are you back again? Aren't you afraid that my second brother will come looking for you?"
"Chu Chu, I..."
He Chu turned his head sharply when he heard Qiao Xinghua's voice. Then he stepped back in shock and almost fell down the stairs, but was pulled back by Qiao Xinghua.
"You're obviously so scared of me, yet you still say you like me?" Qiao Xinghua joked with amusement.
“I…, I…
Who knew you would suddenly appear? "
He Chu bent over, buried his face between his legs shyly, and asked in a muffled voice:
"Did you hear everything I just said?"
Qiao Xinghua looked at the quail-like little girl sitting next to him and nodded.
"Yeah, I heard it all."
The atmosphere was a bit awkward, and neither of them knew what to say to ease it.
After a few minutes, Qiao Xinghua said, "I... I didn't know you liked me, and I didn't deliberately avoid your hints or suggestions."
"Now that you know, what do you think?" He Chu was still too embarrassed to raise his head. It was a huge social failure. Who could understand?
"Chu Chu, can I ask you a few questions?"
"Just tell me..."
"You like me because of your youthful hero worship?"
“When I was young, I might have admired heroes, but now I am someone who likes you, and it has nothing to do with your heroic halo.”
"You really don't mind that I'm divorced and have a child?"
"If you mind, then you won't like it. Or do you not plan to have children when you get married?"
Qiao Xinghua shook his head. "No, I have never considered the question you mentioned. If I really remarry, I can't selfishly deprive the woman of her right to be a mother.
Of course, if the woman doesn’t want to have a baby, I won’t force her.”
He Chu didn't say anything, and the atmosphere became awkward again.
She thought that she had already made it clear, and Qiao Xinghua was still talking nonsense, which meant that Qiao Xinghua had no interest in her at all, so there was no need for her to continue to pester him.
Although she liked Qiao Xinghua, she still had the propriety of a grown-up girl.
"Chu Chu, if you really don't mind, then why don't we try to get along?
I’ll go talk to the elders…”
After hearing what Qiao Xinghua said, He Chu did not seem very happy or excited.
Instead, he slowly sat up straight, turned sideways and looked at Qiao Xinghua and said:
"Brother Xinghua, it's not the first day we've known each other, and it's not like we haven't gotten along before, so there's no need to beat around the bush.
If you agree, we can hold the wedding together with my third brother and sister Rongrong."
Qiao Xinghua was so frightened that he almost fell off the stairs. Wasn't this girl too direct and too impatient?
In the past, we interacted as friends and siblings. Can it be the same as the relationship between lovers?
She is not afraid that if she marries me in such a hurry, what if I treat her badly in the future?
"Xuan Xuan suggested that my third brother and his family get married right away, saying that national policies change every year and we don't know what they will be like next year.
Besides, my grandmother also checked and found that the only suitable time for marriage this year is the middle of next month, or we have to wait until the end of next year."
"Chu Chu, isn't time too urgent? What if you regret it later?
It's not a big deal for me as a divorced man, and I don't care about the notoriety.
But you are a young girl, and if you regret and want a divorce in the future, it will be bad for your reputation."
He Chu didn't explain anything, he stood up and brushed off the dust on his body.
"Brother Xinghua, if you're willing, let's do as I said just now.
As for my family, I told them not to worry.
If you think it's inappropriate, then just pretend I didn't say those words tonight, and we can still get along like before."
After speaking, he turned and prepared to leave.
Qiao Xinghua stood up and reached out to grab the man. "Chu Chu, have you really thought it through? If you have, I'll go talk to the elders."
"How can I tell you that if I haven't thought about it? I'm not the 15 or 16-year-old who does things without thinking about the consequences and does whatever he wants when his head gets hot."
Qiao Xinghua sighed. After listening to He Chu's words, he had some feelings for this girl, but wasn't this marriage too sudden?
He and Si Qi got married not long after they knew each other. Because they didn't understand each other well, they ended up hating each other and the marriage ended in tragedy.
He Chu was now forcing me to make a decision, putting me in a difficult position.
Although he knew that He Chu would not be like Si Qi, he still had some psychological trauma in his heart.
Agree, I'm afraid the tragedy will happen again.
He wouldn't agree. After spending some time together, he knew that He Chu was a good girl. She was one of the best in terms of family background and appearance.
If I miss it, I will regret it in the future.
Finally, I gritted my teeth and agreed.
"As long as you don't regret it, I'll tell the elders about this later."
He Chu, with his back to Qiao Xinghua, raised his eyebrows and smiled secretly.
The group of people from the He family who were hiding in the archway of the inner courtyard and peeking, silently gave He Chu a thumbs up in their hearts.
"He Chu is a good girl. She usually looks like a brainless little white rabbit, but I didn't expect her to be so cunning. She actually set a trap for Brother Xinghua."
Zuo Zixuan pinched her chin, smacked her lips, and asked inquiringly.
Fortunately, this guy is a friendly soldier. If he was an enemy, what would have happened?
"That's amazing. You forced Brother Xinghua into submission with just a few words."
Ning Rong thought about it, then suddenly turned around to look at He Fan who was standing behind her and hugging her.
Hiss..., suddenly I feel that this tactic of retreating in order to advance is a little familiar?
When He Fan saw Ning Rong turning to look at him, he lowered his head and touched his nose with a guilty look on his face.
If I don't use tricks, can I marry her?
It was past nine o'clock. Usually the He family would have gone to bed long ago, but tonight the whole family acted as if nothing had happened and were still sitting in the living room chatting.
Seeing Qiao Xinghua and He Chu walk in hand in hand, Grandpa He pretended to be surprised and asked, "What's going on with you?"
Zuo Zixuan looked at Grandpa He’s perfectly placed expressions and acting skills, and silently gave the old man a thumbs up in her heart.
The Oscars owe you a little golden statue.
Except for He's mother who was really sad, the whole family cooperated and showed surprised expressions.
Although Mother He did not hate Qiao Xinghua and had no opinion about him, she felt it was not worth it for her daughter.
Given their family conditions, what kind of man could He Chu not marry? Why did she choose a divorced man with children?
She was angry, but didn't dare show it too obviously.
Mother Qiao, who was sitting opposite her, understood her feelings very well. If she had a daughter who was asked to marry a divorced man with children, she would not be willing to do that either.
Although she didn't have much contact with He Chu, she liked this girl from the bottom of her heart. Her appearance and upbringing were absolutely impeccable.
As for family background, if the two families get married, it would be completely marrying up.
No matter how reluctant Mother He was, she didn't want her son to miss out on such a good girl.
In about ten minutes, Qiao Xinghua explained everything clearly and concisely.
But he didn't say that He Chu liked him. What he said was that he had liked He Chu for a long time, and they discussed it and decided to get married.
To a large extent, it protected the reputation of He Chu as a girl.
In fact, everyone knew what was going on, but no one exposed it.
Although the He family didn't say it, they felt that He Chu was a little too anxious.
If you are interested, your family won't object, so you can spend some time together before considering getting married.
After all, they are not like He Fan and Ning Rong. They have known each other since childhood and live in the same compound, so they know each other well.
But He Chu's attitude was particularly tough. It felt like he not only forced Qiao Xinghua into a desperate situation, but also forced the elders like them into a difficult position. No one knew how to express this.
Seeing that the atmosphere was really awkward, Mother Qiao was too lazy to act along and went straight to the point.
"Lingfei, I know you are not happy about what happened between the two of them. As a mother, I understand you very well.
I can't promise you anything else, but now that Chuchu has entered my Qiao family, I promise to treat her like my own daughter and will not let her suffer any bullying in the Qiao family.
If Chuchu wants to live in her parents' home after marriage, and you don't mind my Xinghua family, let them live there, and Lao Qiao and I have no objection."
Mother Qiao's words have expressed the Qiao family's greatest sincerity.
If Qiao Xinghua and He Chu lived in the He family after marriage, it would be no different from visiting the family.
Mother He knew clearly what kind of person Mother Qiao was.
Even though Si Qi was acting like a spoiled brat, Mother Qiao never treated her badly.
Mother He finally sighed, "After getting married, how can I live in my parents' home for a long time? Once I marry into your family, I will naturally become a member of your family."