"How can it not be? Otherwise, how do you explain Fourth Brother suddenly wanting to learn to read? He’s always hated reading the most," Yang Gang’s wife became more convinced the more she thought about it.

Thinking about it opened up other thoughts. Fourth Brother is already engaged, but if he has taken a liking to Li Chuntao, then how to arrange things with Yang Xiaocui? Although she didn’t think much of Yang Xiaocui and supported Fourth Brother being with Li Chuntao, if they were to pair up Fourth Brother and Li Chuntao, they would have to break the engagement with Yang Xiaocui.

How would their family find a justification to break off the engagement? Breaking off an engagement is a big deal, and if it’s because of Li Chuntao, the gossip could drown Fourth Brother and Chuntao. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Thinking about it gave her a headache, and Yang Gang’s wife continued to complain, "I said this shouldn’t have been settled so quickly. See, now you regret it, don’t you? What to do now? If Fourth Brother really has taken a liking to Li Chuntao, it won’t be easy to handle, Sister-in-law."

Xiaoxiao was well aware it wouldn’t be easy. If it were, she wouldn’t have persuaded Li Chuntao.

But right now, Li Chuntao had not gotten involved at all. It was just a brief meeting with Yang Dong, and if he already had feelings for Li Chuntao, then Xiaoxiao would have to think it over.

If it were only one-sided on Li Chuntao’s part, it would be easier, but if it were mutual, she would definitely stand by true love.

After all, those in love should end up together.

Besides, Yang Dong was forced into agreeing to marry Yang Xiaocui; he hadn’t actually done anything with Xiaocui.

But if that’s how it is, then how to break off the engagement must be thought through carefully.

No matter how much Xiaoxiao thought about it, she showed no signs and simply said, "Second Sister-in-law, where is your mind going? This is impossible. Yang Dong is already engaged; how could he do such a thing? Besides, even if he had feelings, it doesn’t mean Li Chuntao does. You’re overthinking it. From my perspective, Fourth Brother probably is inspired by hearing Li Chuntao mention she could read at lunch. If even a girl could read, it must have spurred him to want to learn too, especially since he has to sell those hazelnuts outside. How can he do without learning to read? He must have thought it through."

Hearing Xiaoxiao’s words, Yang Gang’s wife sighed, "If Fourth Brother has no feelings, it’s actually good. But if he does, I have no idea how this engagement could be broken off, and it really is worrisome."

"Second Sister-in-law, we’re definitely overthinking this. Let’s just chat about it behind closed doors and not spread it around. Bringing something up that didn’t originally exist would be troublesome."

Xiaoxiao cautioned. Although the Second Sister-in-law might seem loud and rash, she was actually the one with the least scheming mind. She was far less crafty than the Eldest Sister-in-law, who was usually quiet and rarely involved in family affairs.

But the Second Sister-in-law was different; she was very attentive to family affairs, even more than her own. This matter with Fourth Brother had worn her out.

Such people are just born worriers, often exerting effort without thanks, and appearing foolish to outsiders.

Fortunately, the Yang Family was harmonious, without disputes. If it were like other families, who fought over a few coins, the Second Sister-in-law could be tricked into being sold and still help count the money.

"Sister-in-law, I know, I won’t say anything," Yang Gang’s wife promised.

Yet Xiaoxiao still reminded, "Even with Fourth Brother, let’s not ask too much. If he wants to learn, let him learn. It’s a good thing to know how to read."

That’s what she said, but Xiaoxiao was still thinking it might be better to find a chance to ask him directly.