Rebirth of a Village Girl-Chapter 1044 - 255: It’s Always Crazy Once (Part 4)

Upon finishing her words, Shangguan Furong continued, "Moreover, I suspect that those bird’s nests and watches weren’t even bought by him!"

A man who can use wild grass to propose, what else can’t he do?

If the Zuo Family couldn’t afford a ring, that would be one thing, but money is certainly not an issue for them, which indicates that Zuo Ling doesn’t really care about Shangguan Xi.

What kind of good life can you expect with a man who doesn’t hold you in his heart?

"Little aunt, Zuo Ling really isn’t like that, I’ve known him for three whole years! And I also feel that a ring is not practical, it just gets in the way when worn on the hand!"

Compared to that, she preferred bird’s nests and watches.

Shangguan Furong helplessly shook her head, "Xiaoxi, I think you’re completely bewitched!"

Madam Shangguan picked up the conversation, "Xiaoxi, not only does your little aunt disagree with you being with Zuo Ling, but even your great aunt thinks that there’s a big problem with Zuo Ling’s character."

The whole family opposed this marriage, and only Shangguan Xi herself couldn’t see the actual truth.

Perhaps this is what it means to be blind when you’re involved in the situation.

Shangguan Xi said very firmly, "I don’t care! I just want to marry Zuo Ling."

"I don’t agree," Madam Shangguan was just as firm, "Xiaoxi, your mother passed away early, and I have a responsibility towards you! I can’t just watch you jump into a pit of fire with my own eyes!"

"Grandma, please," Shangguan Xi clung to Madam Shangguan’s arm, nearly in tears, "Zuo Ling and I truly love each other; he’s not a pit of fire. Please bless us!"

Madam Shangguan was no fool; she knew she couldn’t afford to be soft-hearted at this time.

Because Zuo Ling was not a good man.

At the side, Shangguan Furong tried to persuade Shangguan Xi, "Xiaoxi, your grandmother is only thinking of your best interests. We won’t speak of family backgrounds, but just consider Zuo Ling’s character; he’s not worthy of you! And besides, his family situation is too complicated, with seven sisters! If you really marry him, you’re going to regret it one day!"

Although Zuo Ling claimed that his family didn’t favor boys over girls, Shangguan Furong felt he was lying.

How could such a family not favor boys?

"No, I won’t regret it!" Shangguan Xi continued, "And there’s no problem with Zuo Ling’s character at all. Everything he does is for my sake! He has my best interests at heart."

Shangguan Furong shook her head helplessly.

"Grandma, I beg you, I’ve never asked you for anything from when I was small until now, this is the first time, please agree, will you?"

All those in love are the same, they long to be with the one they love and pray for their families’ blessing.

The so-called feelings of happiness and sweetness fill their hearts completely, making them deaf and blind to everything else. They focus solely on being with their loved one, unafraid of even a future of hardship and darkness.

Shangguan Xi was a prime example.

She was someone who would disregard everything for love.

In life, you have to be crazy at least once.

Madam Shangguan understood Shangguan Xi’s nature well. If she were to refuse outright, she feared that Shangguan Xi might do something extreme. She sighed and said, "Xiaoxi, let me think about it."

Hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Shangguan Xi’s eyes, "Grandma, do you agree?"

Madam Shangguan said, "I can’t give you an answer just yet whether I agree or not. I’ll let you know when I’ve made up my mind."

As long as Madam Shangguan was willing to compromise, it meant there was still hope for the matter!

Shangguan Xi said with a smile, "Then, Grandma, you must think it over! Zuo Ling really is an outstanding grandson-in-law, I’ll never regret marrying him!"

"Alright, alright," Madam Shangguan waved her hand, "Go on out, I have some things to discuss with your little aunt."

As she spoke, Shangguan Xi turned and walked out, "I’ll go then! Whenever you’re ready, Grandma, just let me know!"

After Shangguan Xi had left, Madam Shangguan sighed, "This child, Xiaoxi, is really becoming more and more like her mother!"

Xu Fen, back then, was even crazier than Shangguan Xi.

They were both people who would do anything for love.

Shangguan Furong nodded and sighed, "Yes, Xiaoxi has grown up so fast, but some things feel like they only happened yesterday..." As she spoke, Shangguan Furong’s tone changed as she continued, "But mom, do you really plan on agreeing to Xiaoxi and Zuo Ling being together?"

"Do you think I, as her grandmother, could just watch her jump into a pit of fire?" Madam Shangguan retorted.

"Is this a delaying tactic?" Shangguan Furong asked.

Madam Shangguan nodded, "Xiaoxi can be quite extreme sometimes. If I didn’t say it this way, I’m afraid she would do something earth-shattering."

Shangguan Furong sighed softly, "But this can’t continue forever."

You can’t keep dragging it out, can you?

Madam Shangguan looked up at the window, "Let’s wait until Yangyang comes back tonight, then I’ll discuss it with her. That child is the cleverest when it comes to ideas."

Later that night, when Ni Yang came back, Madam Shangguan eagerly pulled Ni Yang into her room to talk about Shangguan Xi’s situation.

Upon hearing it all, Ni Yang said with a smile, "Grandma, you don’t need to worry about this matter. I believe that in a few days, Sister Xiaoxi will break up with Zuo Ling on her own."

"Really?" Lady Shangguan couldn’t believe her eyes as she looked at Ni Yang.

Ni Yang nodded slightly, "Really."

"Yangyang, do you know something? Or did you do something?" Lady Shangguan asked out of curiosity.

Ni Yang responded with a mysterious smile, "It was just a little trick."

Ni Yang trusted herself, and she trusted Li Tong.

Hearing this, Lady Shangguan instantly felt relieved and said with a smile, "Ah, Yangyang, with your words, I can rest easy!"

The next day was Sunday, and Ni Cuihua and Shangguan Dehui went to the Orphanage as usual.

Time flew by, and another week passed.

That week, Zuo Ling was still incredibly busy, so busy that he barely had the time to see Shangguan Xi.

Today was an exception.

Zuo Ling, afraid that Shangguan Xi might suspect something, said first, "Xiaoxi, have you and your family discussed our marriage?"

Upon mentioning this, Shangguan Xi looked at Zuo Ling with a face full of guilt, "I’m so sorry, Zuo Ling, for making you wait so long. I’ve already talked to my grandmother, but she hasn’t given me an answer yet."

Zuo Ling took Shangguan Xi’s hands and spoke tenderly, "It’s okay, Xiaoxi, I understand you, and I can wait for you."

On closer inspection, Shangguan Xi was actually even more beautiful than Li Tong.

But Li Tong was better at dressing up.

Each had their own merits, and if possible, Zuo Ling truly wished he could have them both!

Unfortunately, that was not possible.

If only Shangguan Xi had a background like Li Tong.

Then he would definitely choose Shangguan Xi.

Unfortunately, that was not the case.

Shangguan Xi was just a country girl.

Zuo Ling no longer wanted to play-act with Shangguan Xi, especially since Li Tong was now more important, but he had already wasted a full three years on Shangguan Xi and recently even gave her bird’s nest and a watch.

These gifts couldn’t just be for nothing, and those three years couldn’t have been wasted.

So, he wanted to extract some interest from Shangguan Xi.

How?

Of course, by sleeping with Shangguan Xi.

During their years together, aside from occasionally holding hands, they hadn’t even shared a kiss.

Zuo Ling’s calculating mind was working overtime, but Shangguan Xi was completely unaware that she had become prey in Zuo Ling’s trap.

"Xiaoxi, do you have time this Saturday?"

"Yes," Shangguan Xi nodded.

Zuo Ling followed up, "Then let’s meet at the cafe under the blossom on Saturday."

"Okay, Zuo Ling, don’t worry. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer on Saturday, and on that day, I also have a long-hidden secret to tell you." This secret was something Shangguan Xi had intended to reveal to Zuo Ling the previous week, but it was postponed due to his mother falling ill.

Ordinarily, Zuo Ling would have been curious about Shangguan Xi’s secret, but today, he was not curious at all.

The person he wanted to marry wasn’t Shangguan Xi, so naturally, he had no interest in her secrets.

In fact, if Zuo Ling had asked now, Shangguan Xi would have told him about the issue with her family background.

Because she felt guilty towards Zuo Ling.

Unfortunately, Zuo Ling didn’t ask.

It didn’t matter if he didn’t ask; she would personally come clean on Saturday.

After exchanging a few words with Shangguan Xi, Zuo Ling returned to his office. As soon as he had settled into his seat, Li Tong leaned over to ask him a question.

Zuo Ling could distinctly smell the fragrance of Li Tong’s perfume, and it immediately stirred his desires.

When he returned home in the evening, his mother came to him again, speaking ill of Shangguan Xi.

She hoped her son would give up on Shangguan Xi and marry Chen Laibao.

Zuo Ling said with a smile, "Mom, I think you’re right, Shangguan Xi really isn’t my match."

"Oh my, my dear son, you’ve finally come to your senses!" His mother said excitedly, "Then tomorrow, I will go to the Laibao family and settle things between you and Laibao."

Zuo Ling continued, "Chen Laibao isn’t my match either! Mom, you’re underestimating your son!"

Compared to Li Tong, what was Chen Laibao worth?