flstandardbreds Chapter 114 Shen Ming, Great News
Chapter 114 Shen Ming, Great News
Zhao Shengan and his mother frowned as they heard what Widow Pan said outside the courtyard gate.
Although they hoped Zhao Ershu would disagree with Shen Ming marrying Tao Hua, their family wasn't exactly a family of scholars, officials, or government officials.
Zhao Ershu frowned. Shen Ming was the son-in-law he had vetted.
How could something that all three members of their family agreed to be changed just because of a casual remark from an outsider like her?
Zhao Ershu said coldly, "Mrs. Pan, you don't need to worry about my family's affairs."
Seeing that Zhao Ershu was unmoved by her words, Widow Pan stood up and glared fiercely at Zhao Taohua:
"Shen Ming was someone I had high hopes for, but now, Zhao Taohua, you've beaten me to it..."
As Widow Pan was venting her anger at Zhao Taohua, she suddenly felt dizzy, her jaw clenched, and she bit her tongue hard.
A strong, metallic taste of blood filled her mouth, causing her to scream in agony and become unable to speak properly.
As shrewd as a matchmaker, what doesn't she understand now?
So it turns out that Widow Pan herself took a liking to Shen Ming and wanted to marry him?
Why doesn't she take a piss and look at herself in the mirror?
If it were before, Shen Ming would still be the jinx that everyone in Zhao Family Village avoided. If Shen Ming hadn't built a brick house, hadn't cultivated medicinal herbs, hadn't bought an oxcart, and hadn't offered a dowry of sixty taels, then Widow Pan and Shen Ming might have been a perfect match.
However, now, apart from being a bit older and having no elders in his family, Shen Ming is outstanding in every other aspect, whether it's appearance, character, or diligence.
Matchmaker You had worked so hard to arrange the marriage between Shen Ming and Zhao Taohua, how could she let Widow Pan interfere?
Matchmaker You stepped forward, her finger almost poking at Widow Pan's face, spitting as she cursed:
"Widow Pan, have you no shame?"
The young couple is a perfect match, and their engagement is only natural.
And you, you come here like a crazy woman to cause trouble!
You shameless old hag, your husband died young and you can't stand seeing others in pairs. You're truly despicable!
Do you think you can ruin this marriage by making a scene here?
Bah! Let me tell you, you're just daydreaming!
Shameless thing! If you keep throwing a tantrum like this, who in the surrounding villages will respect you? You think you can get married again? Dream on!
Widow Pan's tongue was so sore that she couldn't speak. Hearing the matchmaker's curses at her, she was so angry that she wanted to step forward and slap the matchmaker hard!
Unexpectedly, as soon as she raised her hand, she suddenly staggered and fell forward, landing face-first in the dirt.
His front tooth hit the ground and was knocked out in half, and his lip was also cut and bleeding profusely.
Widow Pan struggled to get up, wondering why she was having such a bad day.
Right now, all she wanted was to leave the Zhao family as soon as possible.
Unexpectedly, just as they stepped out of the main room, a sudden gust of wind blew in and knocked over the large broom leaning against the wall.
With a loud thud, it hit her head hard!
"hiss……"
Widow Pan gasped in pain, followed by a piercing pain on the tip of her tongue.
Widow Pan was on the verge of tears and hurried away, only to run into the village chief who was looking for her.
"Mrs. Pan, was it you who forbade your father-in-law from signing up for the mountain protection project?"
The village chief, holding the registration book, chased after the Zhao family and blocked Pan's way at the entrance of the Zhao family's courtyard.
"I do not have……"
Widow Pan was about to defend herself, but when she opened her mouth, the pain in her tongue made her unable to speak.
The village chief looked at her with displeasure and reprimanded her:
"Still trying to argue? There's no one else but you."
Your in-laws are honest and law-abiding people. They wouldn't have done such a thing if you hadn't instigated them.
Pan, let me tell you, although you are Guanggeng's daughter-in-law, you are also a person from my Zhao Family Village.
If you go too far, I'll punish you according to the village rules!
"!!!"
Widow Pan was so frightened by the village chief that her body trembled.
Her parents-in-law are honest and law-abiding people, and she is not afraid of them. But if the village chief violates the village rules, she will be finished.
Now that life is so good in Zhao Family Village, she must be crazy to want to be kicked out.
She forced a smile, enduring the pain in her tongue, and said to the village chief:
"Grandpa Village Chief, you're right. I'll never do it again."
Seeing that her attitude was alright, the village chief let her go this time.
On Dongdong Mountain.
Shen Ming was elected as the team leader. He stood on a high place and directed the work in an orderly manner, working alongside everyone.
His cotton-padded coat was already soaked with sweat and clung tightly to his back.
Under his leadership, the villagers were all motivated.
Some gripped shovels tightly with both hands, scooping up soil with all their might and precisely filling it into the designated spot.
Some were responsible for carrying the stones needed to build the earthen wall. They worked in pairs, bending down to hold the edges of the stones, shouting in unison, and exerting their strength to steadily lift the heavy stones.
Some people had more and more sweat accumulating on their foreheads, which even flowed down their eyebrows and into their eyes, causing a burning pain. They could only wipe their eyes with the back of their hands after putting the stone down.
Many people found the heat unbearable and simply took off their cotton-padded coats, continuing to work in only thin clothing.
Shen Ming's thin clothes were already soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to his body and outlining his strong muscle lines.
Shen Ming took a break and put down his shovel. Although he was on the mountain, his heart was down below.
I wonder if Matchmaker You's visit to the Zhao family to propose marriage was successful?
Although Zhao Ershu and Matchmaker You had agreed to his request yesterday, he still couldn't rest easy until things were completely settled.
Zhao Guangming looked at Shen Ming's great physique with envy and couldn't help but sigh:
"It's so good to be young! I used to look like this too."
Zhao Daqiang scoffed dismissively, "You? Guangming, we grew up together, do you think I've lost my memory?"
Zhao Guangming ignored Zhao Daqiang and walked straight toward Shen Ming.
"Shen Ming, how about I introduce you to a wife?"
Your aunt's niece, named Qiuyue, is fifteen years old this year.
She's good at laundry, cooking, farming, and needlework; she's a good homemaker.
She is slim, generous, and good-looking.
Zhao Guangming recommended it to Shen Ming.
He thought the son-in-law that Zhao Ershu disapproved of was quite good.
My daughter-in-law's niece just turned 18 this year, so we can't let the good stuff go to outsiders.
After hearing Zhao Guangming's words, Shen Ming was so frightened that he quickly refused:
"Uncle Guangming, thank you, but I already have someone I like."
"You mean peach blossoms? But didn't you get rejected by Ershu yesterday?"
Sixty taels of silver couldn't sway Ershu. I think you should stop clinging to just one peach tree.
You're not getting any younger. When I was your age, my child was already over two years old, and you weren't even married yet.
The most important thing for you now is to hurry up and marry a virtuous and capable wife, and try to have two or three children in the future!
Zhao Guangming earnestly instructed Shen Ming, speaking his heartfelt words.
Zhao Daqiang also came over and echoed.
Although Tao Hua is excellent, the marriage will definitely not work out if Er Shu does not agree to it.
Shen Ming doesn't need to delay any longer for the sake of romance, only to get older and older.
At first, Shen Ming's expression was indifferent, but suddenly, a happy smile appeared on his face, and the two of them thought that he had taken it to heart.
Just as Zhao Guangming was about to recommend his niece to Shen Ming, he suddenly heard a voice coming from down the mountain.
Looking down, she saw Matchmaker You walking towards them, and she waved and called out:
"Shen Ming, great news! Er Shu has agreed to your marriage!"
"Pick an auspicious day, and I'll go and give the Zhao family my report!"
Matchmaker You's voice was sharp and penetrating, instantly piercing through the sounds of the villagers working and shouting in the mountains.