They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 207 Xiaojuan Wants to Remarry

Zeng Xiaojuan twisted her fingers around her clothes, her head bowed. After a long while, she said softly, "Xiaoyan, I've thought about it seriously. I really want to marry Brother Yang Ming. I've already told him. It's always so difficult for me to raise Qiao'er alone. Brother Yang Ming is an honest and reliable person. Besides, with you all in the village, he definitely wouldn't dare to bully me. Xiao An is also a good person. I believe he will treat Qiao'er like a younger sister and won't bully her."

"But--"

Zeng Xiaoyan felt that this wasn't the case, but she was speechless and didn't know how to refute it. She could only look at Xu Zhichun with longing eyes.

When in doubt, consult Sister-in-law Zhichun.

Just two days ago, Aunt Hua's big mouth maliciously dragged her into the mess with Uncle Yang Ming. Now, hearing Zeng Xiaojuan say this, Xu Zhichun felt a little uncomfortable, but she was also genuinely surprised. "Sister Xiaojuan, is that really what you think?"

"Hmm." Zeng Xiaojuan finally raised her head, glanced at the two of them, and then lowered her head again. "I've thought it through very clearly. Xiaoyan, Second Sister has remarried and has someone to rely on. Qiao'er also has a stepfather to support her. This is a good thing. Don't you support Second Sister?"

Zeng Xiaoyan: "Of course I support my second sister's remarriage, and of course I can't wait for her to have a home. But, but, is my second sister really willing to marry Uncle Yang Ming?"

Zeng Xiaoyan didn't even know if she should still call him "Uncle Yang Ming".

Although Uncle Yang is of a senior generation, he is not actually that old. He is seven or eight years older than my second sister. It's considered good that he was able to find someone with such an age difference in his second marriage.

My second sister isn't from the village, so there's no need to consider seniority. If she really wants to marry, that's fine too.

Zeng Xiaoyan had a gut feeling that her second sister hadn't remarried because she truly loved her, which was why she was angry; she didn't want her second sister to feel wronged.

But her second sister insisted on marrying him, and with so many reasons, she had no way to refute her. Whether she believed her or not didn't matter anymore. Zeng Xiaoyan felt a little sad for no reason. She felt that her second sister no longer trusted her.

Zeng Xiaojuan nodded without hesitation: "Xiaoyan, I've thought about it very seriously, really. With my conditions, it's impossible for me to find a better man than Brother Yang Ming. I'm not compromising myself, I really think so, please don't be angry, okay?"

Zeng Xiaoyan turned her head angrily: "Why am I angry? I'm just worried that you're not doing well."

"No, with you in Liangjia Village, how could I not be doing well?"

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"Sister-in-law Zhichun, do you think this is reliable?"

Xu Zhichun was both amused and exasperated; this question had truly stumped her.

If it were someone else, she could only offer her respect and blessings, but Zeng Xiaojuan was, after all, a friend of her family.

"If Sister Xiaojuan has thought it through, we will certainly support her. I'm a little curious, how did Sister Xiaojuan get to know Uncle Yang Ming?"

"Yes, yes, second sister, how did you two meet?"

Zeng Xiaojuan looked slightly embarrassed and lowered her head again: "Just a few days ago, when I was picking lantern fruit on the mountain, I accidentally fell, and he helped me."

Zeng Xiaoyan was somewhat exasperated: "That's it? Second Sister, you really think he's reliable?"

"Qiao'er doesn't dislike him either."

"Humph."

"Xiao Yan, your second sister isn't stupid, really. Haven't we been reading people's faces since we were little? I've lived in the Lou family for so many years, I've seen through it all. I really know who's good and who's bad."

Zeng Xiaoyan sighed softly; her attitude had softened.

"Xiao Yan, if you don't support your second sister, she will be very sad."

"No, don't be sad."

Zeng Xiaoyan had no choice but to say, "Since my second sister has said so, I have no choice but to support her. Anyway, this is Liangjia Village, which is really a good place. If he treats my second sister badly, I won't let him get away with it."

"Thank you, Xiaoyan!" Zeng Xiaojuan smiled gratefully and nodded thankfully to Xu Zhichun.

The marriage was now settled.

Zeng Xiaojuan told them that Xiaoyan had agreed, and Brother Yangming would find a matchmaker to propose marriage, following the proper customs. Zeng Xiaojuan meant to keep it simple and get it done after the Mid-Autumn Festival and before the autumn harvest.

Since both of them are remarrying, there's no need to hold a banquet. Just set up two tables and invite a few close relatives and some respected elders from the village for a meal.

Zeng Xiaoyan had no reason to object.

That's how the matter was settled.

The two sisters said goodbye to Xu Zhichun and took Qiao'er back home.

Xu Zhichun was a little dazed. Could this be considered a twist of fate? The villagers would probably be quite surprised to find out that Uncle Yang Ming and Sister Xiao Juan had actually become a couple.

Especially considering that there was almost such a blunder just a couple of days ago.

However, to be fair, Xu Zhichun was quite optimistic about them.

Sister Xiaojuan and Uncle Yangming are both people who want to live a down-to-earth life. They have both been hurt by scumbags and bitches in the past. They are not naive enough to think about sweet, beautiful, and pure love. As long as the other person is reliable and they can live a stable and peaceful life, that is enough.

In short, living together and having someone to rely on is definitely better than what we're doing now.

Zeng Xiaojuan held her daughter and fell asleep peacefully, feeling a great weight lifted from her shoulders.

The incident a couple of days ago was partly the reason that prompted her to make up her mind to go to Yang Ming and express her desire to marry him and live together.

She had had this idea for a while, but she had been struggling with it and hesitating. The incident a couple of days ago finally prompted her to take the initiative.

It's good that she got married. Whether it's Aunt Hua or anyone else, no matter how wicked they are, they can't say another word about Zhichun.

It wasn't just for that reason; she had genuinely considered remarrying.

Qiao'er is still so young. Although it is very tiring and exhausting for her to take care of Qiao'er alone, Qiao'er is sensible, and she can grit her teeth and get through it.

But what she has to face is not just that.

It's so hard for a young widow to raise a young daughter. She can ignore the gossip, but the lewd and lewd looks from some men terrify her.

Sometimes, in the middle of the night, someone would knock on her door, or someone would tell vulgar jokes under her window. Whenever this happened, she would be so frightened that she dared not fall asleep.

In just these few short days, three older women have come to her door, smiling and tentatively proposing marriage for her, but she has pretended not to understand and declined them all.

She doesn't believe those people.

She had no relatives or friends with them, and they didn't usually keep in touch. Yet this guy came to her door wanting to talk about someone. How could she dare to agree?
If it were another family like the Lou family, she would have nowhere to turn to for help.

She didn't tell Xiaoyan about any of these things. Xiaoyan had already helped her a lot, and she couldn't trouble her every time she encountered a problem.

Besides, there's no good way to solve what she's going through, even if she talks about it, unless she moves to Xiaoyan's house and stays there permanently.

Otherwise, it will happen again sooner or later.

Yang Ming was willing to risk his life to clear Zhichun's name of the slanderous accusations against her, a person who had been kind to him. She was deeply moved. This showed that he truly was a good person.

Instead of living in constant fear, it's better to partner with him.
(End of this chapter)