Chapter 350: Front Edge (19)
Chapter 350: Front Edge (19)
The young man didn't keep him in suspense and directly told him what he was thinking: "Actually, I have never wanted to get married. I just want to repay Grandpa Liu and his family. After what happened that day, this idea has become even stronger. You also know that if a man is still unmarried at the age of 20, he must be officially matched, right? I have been worrying about this for a while, and now, I think you are suitable. How about we each get what we need?"
Yan Hai frowned and pursed his lips into a straight line, as if he had not expected that his idea would be so unconventional and different.
Seeing that he didn't reject it, the young man felt hopeful, so he continued, "Don't worry, I won't take a penny of the betrothal gift, but you also know that this thing may have to be seen by Grandpa Liu and the others. I don't want them to know about this yet. If they knew, they would definitely not agree. Also, I remember that you sell food, and I have two profitable food recipes here. To show my sincerity, I can give you one now, as long as you are willing."
Yan Hai was silent again, this time he stared at the young man.
The young man followed his lead and tried his best to show his sincerity. After all, what he said was just empty talk.
"Since you have a recipe that can make money, why don't you give it to them?" Yan Hai asked.
"It's not the right time. Now I have completely offended that family. Grandpa Liu is the head of the village and has helped me a lot. If they see that Grandpa Liu's family has made money, they probably won't stop." The young man was quick-witted. The family he was talking about was no one else but Grandma Liu and his family.
Yan Hai reluctantly accepted this explanation.
Yes, just because someone says there are two recipes doesn’t necessarily mean there are only two.
Seeing through everything but not saying it, even though Yan Hai already thought he had it, "Do you really think so? Aren't you afraid that I will regret it after accepting the first prescription? Or, I won't let you go after we get married."
"Don't be afraid. This book is meant to gain your trust. If you change your mind, I'll give it to you. As for getting married, you must write a separation agreement first. Just like you said, if you don't let me go, won't I be at a loss?"
The young man spoke cheerfully and smiled, which made Yan Hai look at him with new eyes again. "You are really different, but I can't agree to this immediately. My father and my father..."
"You can tell them that it will only take one month. As for my family, I will explain it to them when the time comes... Of course, if you disagree, I hope you can keep it a secret for me. Although I have many sluts, this one won't make a difference, but it's not good to spread the news."
The young man frowned, and Yan Hai finally saw his distress. He couldn't help but smile and said humorously: "Don't worry, even if we can't come to an agreement, not only is our family surnamed Yan, but we are also very tight-lipped. You don't have to give me the recipe first... You've been out for a long time, go back."
The boy glanced at the ground in the distance. The sunlight above him had moved. It had been a long time.
When the two returned, there was already smoke rising from the house. Xiao Liu was cooking and laughter could be heard from the house. The young man went in to deal with the elders and then slipped into the kitchen to help, to avoid being asked endless questions.
After the meal was ready, the two families sat down to eat together. Perhaps because things had been talked out, Liu Zheng was in a very good mood and he and his strict father became brothers. At the dinner table, they toasted each other with wine. If others hadn't persuaded them, they would probably have drunk too much.
After seeing off the Yan family, the young man took the initiative to clean up the kitchen. Xiao Liu quietly asked him what he and Yan Hai talked about, how he felt, and whether he was bullied.
The boy smiled and said he didn't bully her. He also said that she was honest and suitable...
Xiao Liu chuckled when she heard this, and they felt relieved by hearing this. They knew at a glance that she came to inquire about the situation on behalf of Liu Zheng and his wife. Of course, it was not ruled out that she was curious herself.
The young man smiled faintly and said nothing.
Perhaps only he and Ling Chuan know what "suitable" means here.
The young man might worry that Yan Hai would not agree, what a pity to miss such a good opportunity, but Ling Chuan knew that Yan Hai would definitely agree.
Just five days later, Yan Hai came again.
He looked tired and seemed to have had a rough time recently. The young man happened to be at home at the time and did not keep him waiting for long.
Knowing that he was there to give answers and that there was someone else at home, Yan Hai sat for a while and then the young man found an excuse to go out with him.
As soon as they reached a deserted place, Yan Hai took the lead and said, "Liu Ze, I agree to what you proposed. I don't want your prescription, but the date must be as soon as possible."
"Okay, okay, you decide the date. But I'll still give you what I promised you. I, Liu Ze, always keep my word." The young man paused, looked at her for a few seconds, and asked, "You look very tired. Is there something wrong?"
Yan Hai said "hmm" dully, "They started to force a marriage, and I said that you and I were engaged, and I just treated him as a cousin who came to stay with me... Also, I didn't tell my father about you."
"Thank you. Is he still at your house now?" the young man asked. He felt deep sympathy for Yan Hai. It seemed that the person who was pestering him was not an ordinary person.
Yan Hai gritted his teeth and said "yes". He felt so aggrieved. "He refused to leave no matter what. When I carried him out, he started crying outside the door. He said he had a stomachache and that I had abandoned him. My father was afraid that something would really happen to him, so he..."
The young man understood, "It's better to do it today than today. I'll go with you later."
"Go? You want to come to my house?" Yan Hai was shocked. "What do you want to do?"
"What can I do? Of course, I will defend the reputation of my future husband. I will be the bad guy." The young man rubbed his hands together, with excitement in his eyes.
Ling Chuan looked at him lovingly yet helplessly, and he knew that the little brother seemed to have a special liking for certain things.
Yan Hai decisively refused: "No, this will damage your reputation, and it will be difficult to explain to Village Chief Liu..."
"No, what reputation do I have now? Anything I pick up is darker than it, and didn't you agree to cooperate? Cooperation is a mutually beneficial thing. Protecting you is also protecting myself. If you really feel bad about it, then I tell you clearly that not regretting is the greatest sincerity." The young man said in an orderly manner.
"As for Grandpa Liu, I have my own reasons. You don't have to worry."
Yan Hai was somewhat convinced, "Will there really be no problem?"
Young man: "No, by the way, when we get to your place, find me two strong and fearless men."
Yan Hai was shocked, "What do you want people for?"
The young man squinted at him and said, "Of course I'm sending the Buddha away. What else can I do? You don't think I want to hit someone, do you?"
Yan Hai laughed awkwardly and said, "That's not the case."
The young man looked like he didn't believe me, but I didn't argue with him about this topic. Instead, he said, "It's settled then. Let's go. Let's go back and tell them now. We'll set off as soon as we agree."
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