Chapter 43

Liu Kai casually asked, "What's the matter?"

Zhang Cai smiled and said, "I'll tell Mr. Liu later."

Liu Kai also smiled and nodded. He then asked Zhang Cai about Liu Qian and Zhang Cai answered one by one. Zhang Xiaohua also called him Brother Liu and said a lot of good things about Liu Qian. Liu Kai listened with a smile.

Liu Kai sat with Zhang Cai for a while. Seeing that it was getting late, he said to Zhang Cai, "Uncle and Xiaohua, please sit here for a while. I don't know when my father will be done. I have to go to uncle's place to say hello. It's better to go to his place for lunch."

Zhang Cai waved his hand and said, "Nephew, you don't have to be so polite. Just eat whatever you want."

Liu Kai stood up and said, "That won't do. It's not easy for uncle to come here. We have to be the hosts. I remember that Xiaohua likes to eat red braised pork. I'll let you eat to your heart's content this afternoon."

Zhang Xiaohua stuck out her tongue and said, "Then, thank you Brother Liu."

Liu Kai smiled and said, "You sweet-tongued brat." After saying that, he quickly walked out.

Only Zhang Cai and Zhang Xiaohua were left waiting in the room.

The two drank tea as they waited. After waiting for a while, Mr. Liu still didn't come out.

At this time, a loud voice came from outside the door, "Brother Zhang, you're finally here."

Zhang Cai and Zhang Xiaohua both smiled. It must be Butcher Liu.

Zhang Cai and Zhang Xiaohua quickly stood up. Just as they walked to the door, they bumped into Butcher Liu who was walking briskly towards them.

Butcher Liu affectionately held Zhang Cai's hand and said, "Brother Zhang, I haven't seen you for a few days. I really missed you. Is your leg okay? Mm, it looks like it's healed."

Zhang Cai also smiled and said, "That's right. Thanks to Younger Brother, my injury has already healed. As a matter of fact, my leg didn't hurt too much when I walked from the Guozhuang House to here this morning."

Butcher Liu said, "Heaven helps the worthy. Brother Zhang is an honest man, he will definitely be rewarded. Oh right, how are your two sons' injuries?"

Zhang Cai said, "Little Tiger's injuries are all healed, and Little Dragon is almost there."

Butcher Liu said, "That's great. It's going to be spring plowing soon, so we won't have to worry about the family anymore.

Let's go inside and talk. "

Only then did everyone return to their seats. Just as they sat down, before Butcher Liu could even take a sip of water, Mr. Liu also entered the room. Zhang Cai and Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly stood up again and went forward to greet him. Mr. Liu returned the greeting and invited them to sit down.

Mr. Liu said apologetically, "Brother Zhang, you've been here for half a day. I was in the middle of painting, so it was rude of me not to welcome you."

Zhang Cai hurriedly said, "It's okay, Younger Brother was busy with work. We'll just wait in the room. Besides, there's still Liu Kai. He was chatting with us and just left.

Younger Brother, are you done with your painting? "

Mr. Liu glanced at Butcher Liu and said, "Almost. This fellow's loud voice interrupted my train of thought. Let's continue in the afternoon."

Butcher Liu said innocently, "I didn't know you were painting.

Besides, I was born with a loud voice.

If I didn't wake you up, you would have left Brother Zhang hanging here. "

Mr. Liu said, "You're always right. I won't talk about you anymore."

Then he said to Zhang Cai, "I also have this problem. When I'm writing or painting, I forget about the things around me. It's been like this for a long time, and it can't be changed.

Come, please have some tea. "

After he finished speaking, he picked up his teacup and took a sip. Then he said regretfully, "This tea is much worse than Brother Zhang's. I really miss the tea I drank last time."

Zhang Cai smiled and said, "Then Younger Brother Liu should go to the Guozhuang House more often. Otherwise, you can move in there and drink it every day."

Mr. Liu smiled and said, "Many things are easier said than done."

The few of them sat and chatted for a while. After asking each other about the situation, Mr. Liu asked, "Brother Zhang, why did you come to Bali Valley this time?"

Zhang Cai said, "Younger Brother Liu, I came this time because I have something very important to discuss with you."

Mr. Liu nodded and said, "Elder Brother, tell me about it."

Zhang Cai continued, "Qianqian has stayed in our house for so long. Everyone in our family likes her very much. Also, my eldest son, Zhang Xiaolong, is in love with her. I came this time to discuss with you whether we can become in-laws."

After Zhang Cai finished speaking, he stared at Mr. Liu, hoping to see a smile or joy on his face.

However, he didn't see any expectant expression. Instead, Mr. Liu was clearly stunned. Then he frowned, as if he wanted to refuse.

Butcher Liu, who was beside him, had always been a straightforward person. This time, he didn't interrupt. His gaze moved from Zhang Cai to Mr. Liu, and then from Mr. Liu to Zhang Cai. It was a bit thought-provoking.

After a while, Mr. Liu opened his mouth and said, "Brother Zhang, you're a straightforward person. I'll get straight to the point with you. Let's say whatever we have to say and not hide anything. What do you think?"

Zhang Cai naturally agreed.

Mr. Liu continued, "Before Qianqian's mother passed away, her only wish was for me to find a good husband for Qianqian. These years, many people have come to our house to propose marriage, but I haven't agreed to any of them. First, Qianqian isn't satisfied. Second, I don't think they can bring happiness to Qianqian.

Also, I know that Qianqian has liked to read since she was young. Her wish has always been to find a knowledgeable husband. I know that Xiaolong is a good child and I'm not worried about his character. However, he doesn't seem to be literate. I'm afraid that when he's with Qianqian in the future, their interests won't be the same.

Also, Qianqian hasn't done farm work since she was young. Needlework is naturally no problem for her at home, but when she's with Xiaolong in the future, she won't be able to do farm work.

Also, Qianqian and Xiaolong have only known each other for a month or so. How could they fall in love so quickly?

Qianqian may have a good impression of Xiaolong. This is normal. After all, Xiaolong saved Qianqian before. If Qianqian wants to marry him because of this, it's too childish. "

When Zhang Cai heard these words, the expression on his face was a bit awkward. He thought that based on his previous experience of dealing with Mr. Liu, he felt that he was a very easy person to talk to. Moreover, he seemed to admire Xiaolong very much. Since Liu Qian had agreed, there shouldn't be any problems here. However, Zhang Cai was wrong. His admiration was limited to the admiration of a hot-blooded farmer in the countryside. It wasn't from the perspective of a father-in-law.

Moreover, Xiaolong and Liu Qian lived in different worlds. Although they were both in the countryside, one was studying, and the other was farming. They really didn't have a common language. It was inevitable that there would be estrangement in their future life. Everything was natural for Zhang Cai, who was marrying a wife, to see. However, Mr. Liu, who wanted to marry his daughter, had to think very carefully.

Zhang Xiaohua was also stunned. He also didn't expect that Mr. Liu, who looked very amiable, would refuse. However, he didn't know what to say. He could only look at his father and hope that his father could persuade Mr. Liu.

Zhang Cai said, "Mr. Liu worries too much. In marriage, the first thing is that both parties are in love. Since Xiaolong and Qianqian are willing, then they can definitely live a good life. Brother, you said that there is no common topic. I think that in the future, I will let Qianqian teach Xiaolong more. Won't it be cultivated slowly?

There is also farm work. Qianqian doesn't know how to do farm work. Naturally, we won't let her do it. Our family has four strong laborers. We definitely won't let Qianqian work in the field. "

Mr. Liu sighed and said, "Didn't I just say that some things are easier said than done?

In addition, Liu Kai hasn't gotten engaged yet. Liu Qian, as the younger sister, getting engaged first isn't too good. "

Zhang Cai also forgot this point. Yes, farmers had the habit of marrying the elder brother first and then the younger sister. The elder brother's marriage hadn't been settled yet. As the younger sister, she naturally didn't have the qualifications to consider it. Zhang Cai was also a bit speechless.

At this time, Liu Kai returned. He didn't notice the awkward atmosphere in the room. He said to Mr. Liu and Butcher Liu, "Father, Second Uncle, the food is ready. Please invite Uncle Zhang and Xiaohua over to eat."

Mr. Liu looked at Zhang Cai and said with a smile, "Brother Zhang, let's go. Let's put this matter aside for now. You and I will think about it again. Let's go eat first."

Butcher Liu also pulled Zhang Xiaohua's hand and said, "Let's go. Let's not talk about this anymore. Eating is most important. Does Xiaohua want to eat red braised pork?"

Butcher Liu's wine and food were naturally more sumptuous than Zhang Cai's, but Zhang Cai didn't have a good appetite. In the face of Mr. Liu and Butcher Liu's attentive hospitality, he didn't eat too much. Only Zhang Xiaohua ate the most. Firstly, he was still growing and had a good appetite. Secondly, in his opinion, his elder brother and Sister Qianqian were very compatible. The two of them would definitely be very happy together. He firmly believed that this marriage would definitely happen. Therefore, he was only a bit depressed about Mr. Liu's rejection just now. Now that he had put it aside, he didn't have the same worries as his father. As for the table full of food, of course he would let go of his cheeks and eat as much as he could.

Seeing that he was eating so happily, Butcher Liu's wife and Liu Yueyue were also smiling like flowers. They kept putting delicious food into his bowl and urged him to eat more.

Although Zhang Cai didn't have an appetite, seeing his son eating so happily, he was also slightly happy. Mr. Liu beside him would chat with him from time to time. Butcher Liu also frequently raised his cup to him. Liu Kai had already asked his father in private earlier and knew the reason for Zhang Cai's unhappiness. Therefore, he didn't say much at the table and only ate by himself.

The meal was quickly finished. Everyone rested at Butcher Liu's house for a while. Zhang Cai and Zhang Xiaohua bid farewell to everyone. Mr. Liu wanted to ask them to stay for a while longer, but seeing that it was already late and that they still had a long way to go, he didn't force them to stay. The group of people sent Zhang Cai and Liu Yueyue to the village entrance before turning around to leave.

At this time, Butcher Liu's family members also knew the purpose of the Zhang family's visit. Liu Yueyue said to Mr. Liu, "Uncle, Uncle Zhang is right. My elder sister really likes Zhang Xiaolong. She even mentioned it the last time I went over."

Mr. Liu sighed and said, "A grown girl can't be kept at home. But this matter of living life isn't something that can be solved with just feelings."