The husband I snatched halfway through his life is strange.

Chapter 37 You are mine
The little girl was bright and beautiful, but a beauty mark at the corner of her eye and the tip of her nose, red from the cold, added to her charming and lovely appearance.

But she was unaware of her own beauty; her watery eyes were clean and clear.

Anyone else would have felt regret and pity long ago.

But Wei Zhao did not.

His heart was as hard as stone. He didn't even glance at it once, and then looked away.

Yu Tingwan said in a muffled voice, "I know you don't want to be a burden or delay me. But it's my own path to walk, and I'll accept it even if I break my head. You don't need to try to persuade me."

Wei Zhao's eyes gradually became vacant.

Not a single word was what he wanted to hear.

He staggered past Yu Tingwan.

Yu Tingwan: ? ? ?

Wei Zhao stepped into the room and was about to close the door when a tail appeared behind him.

"Don't follow me."

Yu Tingwan spoke to him gently, "Can I go in and take a look? After all, I'll be living in this room from now on."

Wei Zhao's room is much better than the dilapidated old house.

Inside the room were wooden stools and tables made by Wei Shouzhong himself, which were no worse than those bought outside.

The bed isn't big, but it's more than enough for two people.

Yu Tingwan is afraid of the cold, and she wants to sleep next to Wei Shen in the same bed from now on.

Wei Zhao had never seen anyone so greedy and demanding.

However, he was very tired.

He didn't want to care about anything.

Wei Zhao walked slowly, his steps even a little unsteady, and with droopy eyelids, he prepared to lie down on the couch.

Hui Niang came over with the bowl at this moment.

There was no one in the courtyard; she hadn't expected Yu Tingwan to be in Wei Zhao's room.

However, since they were already planning to get married, and there weren't so many rules in the countryside, and Ah Lang wasn't in good health, they didn't need to be particular about these things.

"Wan Niang, please eat something to fill your stomach."

Hui Niang: "You don't have much food over there either, so you don't need to light a fire anymore. We live close by, so come over and eat together."

Since they were practically family, Yu Tingwan didn't bother with any formalities.

"Then I'll come and help Auntie light the fire."

"to make!"

Hui Niang didn't let Yu Tingwan leave, but instead told her to sit down on the stool.

Wei Zhao:......

He stood there, motionless, like a corpse.

“These past few days, your uncle and I have been taking turns watching over him at night.”

Hui Niang said, "The ground is cold, so it's not suitable to sleep on the floor. Look, that little couch over there was moved from Xiao Niang's room."

"It's making the room feel cramped, but once you're inside, we can carry it out."

Yu Tingwan held the bowl and drank the sweet potato porridge, which was cooked to perfection and tasted sweet. Her body warmed up as she drank it.

She squinted her eyes in enjoyment.

Not to mention that we couldn't eat well in the old house, even in the Hu family, we had never eaten such thick porridge.

Hu Dazhu and Hu Dalang were both skilled farmers, and their family shouldn't be so poor, but they had a son who needed to study. How could they afford to support him if they didn't live frugally?
She listened attentively to what Hui Niang was saying.

Hui Niang was a little embarrassed: "A dowry of one tael is not enough to buy you as my daughter-in-law. But my family really can't afford much more."

Yu Tingwan: "I understand."

She didn't say she didn't want a dowry.

This is hers.

Whether the Wei family gives it to her or not is one thing; whether she will take it out to tide her over when her family faces difficulties is another matter entirely.

Besides, the two elders are kind-hearted and would never willingly accept a daughter-in-law for nothing.

"But we'll still get you what we need to get."

Hui Niang: "Your uncle went up the mountain to cut down trees early this morning. He's planning to make two boxes for you to use later."

"You and Ah Lang, take a look and see what else is missing in the house. We'll buy it together later."

Yu Tingwan felt a warmth in her heart.

She said, "Okay."

Before Hui Niang could even ask, the person pretending to be dead inside the room suddenly spoke in a low voice: "I want a dagger."

Hui Niang: ...

She smiled at Yu Tingwan: "Why ask him? Men are all careless. We have to decide these things." Wei Zhao weakly added: "...sharp."

Hui Niang: ...

She smiled and said to Yu Tingwan, "We have plenty of cotton at home. I see that the cotton-padded clothes you're wearing are too thin and don't fit properly. Once the roads are reopened, let's go to the county and buy some cloth to make you some clothes."

Yu Tingwan immediately spotted the flaw she was concerned about.

It'll probably be after the New Year before the roads are reopened.

"When will I marry into the family?"

Hui Niang: "Once everything is ready, we'll pick a good day. Neither your father nor I want to mistreat you."

The little girl tugged at her clothes in distress.

Hui Niang: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing..."

She pursed her lips: "It's just that I'm in a bit of a rush."

She is really anxious.

They were also worried that things might change if they waited too long.

Once the road is unblocked and Hu Dazhu and Hu Yaozu return, who knows what might happen.

If someone causes trouble during the wedding days, wouldn't that be bad luck?
What's more...

Yu Tingwan was also worried about Wei Shen's health. What would she do if Wei Shen died before she married into the family?
She glanced at the person lying on the bed, showing no embarrassment whatsoever: "I already inquired, and things were going quite well before the New Year."

Hui Niang was slightly taken aback.

"This is too rushed."

Yu Tingwan looked at her with a melancholy expression.

Hui Niang: "We haven't prepared any wedding attire either."

Yu Tingwan: "This is not necessary either."

Xilin Village was poor, and every household lived frugally. Some girls in the village would get married without wearing wedding clothes; instead, they would carry a bundle, bid farewell to their parents, and leave with their groom.

She said sincerely, "Why waste money buying a wedding dress? It's not practical. Auntie, you might as well make me a set of clothes that I can wear anytime."

"Wei Shen and I are here. Once we've cleaned up and held a wedding ceremony, that's all that matters."

Hui Niang hesitated, "I've already wronged you, I..."

"I'm not wronged."

If Hui Niang were willing, she would be willing to move all her belongings from the old house over right now and get married immediately.

Seeing the girl's strong desire, Hui Niang, being a decisive person, made the decision immediately.

“Okay, let’s do it before the New Year. Our family can be together for a good New Year. Your uncle and I will discuss the specific date and let you know when we decide. We’ll be busy these days, we’ll have to take care of the banquet.”

Yu Tingwan then asked, "Who are you planning to invite?"

In the countryside, if people are financially well-off, they will prepare a few tables of food and invite neighbors to join in the festivities. If they are short of money, they will invite some close relatives to have a simple meal together.

Hui Niang told her, "Your uncle and I don't plan to invite the eldest son's family to the Wei family, to avoid any complications. Last time we were able to separate the family, it was thanks to the village head and several uncles and elders that we were able to invite them."

Hui Niang: "I need to go back to my parents' home later to tell them that there's going to be a happy occasion in my family."

As she spoke, she looked at Yu Tingwan.

"The Hu family..."

Yu Tingwan: "No need to call."

Hui Niang didn't ask any more questions: "Alright, as you wish."

Seeing that she had finished her porridge, Hui Niang began to clean up.

"You don't need to wash them. Don't get your hands wet. Take good care of them. You stay here and talk to Ah Lang."

Hui Niang left in a flurry.

The only people left in the room were the still-unacquainted engaged couple.

Wei Zhao felt no discomfort because he didn't take the marriage matter seriously.

Yu Tingwan didn't feel uncomfortable at all. She listened to Hui Niang's words very well and walked to the bedside.

Under Wei Zhao's listless gaze, the little girl raised her hand without any hesitation and touched the thick quilt as if it were a treasure.

It's unimaginable how comfortable it must be to be covered up like that.

Wei Zhao said slowly, "My blanket."

Yu Tingwan said innocently, "From now on, it's mine too."

She, who was not yet capable of love, even boldly pointed at Wei Zhao.

"You are mine too."

(End of this chapter)