coobybook Chapter 337 Diseases Brought from the Mother's Womb
Chapter 337 Diseases Brought from the Mother's Womb
Tian Guilan took a deep breath, gathered herself, and said anxiously, "Brother He, let me tell you the truth! For the tiger whip, we can let your daughter marry into our family. Although our family is not rich, we can ensure that she has enough food and clothing. As long as you give us the tiger whip, this marriage will be a done deal!"
Third Brother He was so angry that his face turned red. He shouted angrily, "You are just fooling around! What do you think of my daughter? You want to use this trick to exchange for the tiger whip? No way!"
Zhao Cunliang saw He Sange's furious look and thought to himself that something was wrong. He quickly stepped forward to smooth things over, saying with a smile, "He Sange, don't be angry, don't be angry. How can you talk like that? Did we come here for that tiger whip?"
As Zhao Cunliang spoke, he winked at Tian Guilan, signaling her to stop talking nonsense.
Tian Guilan was completely confused by Zhao Cunliang's sudden action. She stared at him with wide eyes, her face full of confusion. Her voice trembled as she stammered, "Isn't that right? Didn't we come here just for the tiger whip?"
Zhao Cunliang glared at Tian Guilan, then turned around and said to He Sange with a smile on his face, "He Sange, don't listen to her nonsense. We came here today mainly to catch up with you and chat about the children. Let's discuss this tiger whip matter slowly, slowly."
After hearing what Zhao Cunliang said, He Sange rolled his eyes at him and said unhappily, "Humph! What you said, Zhao Cunliang, sounds really nice! We haven't been in touch for years. We don't even say hello on weekdays, and now you suddenly come here to talk about the children. Who would believe it?"
He took a few deep breaths and continued, "Besides, you have four sons, and I only have one daughter. My wife died a long time ago, and I worked so hard to raise her by myself. Is it easy? I have to plan carefully for her future and can't just listen to your nonsense!"
He Sange became increasingly agitated as he spoke, staring intently at Zhao Cunliang and shouting, "What on earth are you planning on doing by suddenly showing up today? Don't think I can't tell you're here for my tiger whip! I'm telling you, there's no way!"
Zhao Cunliang smiled broadly and said sincerely, "Third brother, what I, Zhao Cunliang, said is true! Guangzong reached the age to marry a wife last month, and I was so anxious. I thought about it and thought of your Cuihua. I thought your Cuihua and Guangzong are about the same age, and Cuihua is well-behaved and sensible, a good seedling for a good family. So I came to see them today, thinking that if the two children can fall in love, wouldn't it be a happy thing for everyone?"
He paused, then continued, "Third brother, look, what happened today has caused a misunderstanding. It's all my wife's fault for not being able to speak. She's too blunt and says whatever comes to mind, ruining everything. Third brother, please be magnanimous and don't argue with us."
Zhao Cunliang turned his head and glared at Tian Guilan fiercely. Tian Guilan shrank her neck and dared not say a word.
Zhao Cunliang looked at He Sange again and said flatteringly, "Third brother, we've been friends for so many years, just trust me this time. If the two children really make it, we'll be in-laws in the future, a perfect match. What a wonderful thing!"
After hearing what Zhao Cunliang said, He Sange was silent for a moment, then he sighed heavily and said with a complicated expression: "Cunliang, if what you said is true, then it's fine. But I still feel a little uneasy."
Tian Guilan spoke quickly and anxiously, "Third brother, I was wrong just now. Please don't take it to heart. We came here today just for Cuihua. This is absolutely true! I liked Cuihua the first time I saw her. Look at her. She's got a pretty face and a gentle temperament. How wonderful!"
Tian Guilan's face was filled with fake smiles. Seeing that Third Brother He didn't say anything, she continued, "Third Brother, to be honest, I don't have a daughter either. I've always hoped to have a sweet little girl. If Cuihua were to marry me, I would definitely treat her like my own daughter and never let her suffer any grievances. As long as I have something to eat, I will never let her go hungry. Third Brother, please trust me this time!"
Third Brother He slowly raised his head and sighed silently. His eyes were filled with helplessness and confusion. He slowly said, "Brother Cunliang, Sister Guilan, I also know that the current situation in your village is indeed better than ours. If my daughter can marry there, she will definitely not starve. But...but..."
When He Sange said this, his voice became low, he seemed to be hesitant to speak, and kept sighing, with a sad look on his face.
Seeing He Sange's hesitation, Tian Guilan became increasingly anxious and could not help but say, "He Sange, just tell us the truth and don't keep us hanging like this! We are all straightforward people. If you have any difficulties, just tell us!"
He Sange's eyes were dim, and he told Zhao Cunliang and Tian Guilan with a sad look: "Brother Cunliang, sister Guilan, I won't hide it from you. My wife has a problem with her brain, and she didn't take good care of herself when she was pregnant with our daughter. This girl was sick since she came out of the womb, she is weak, and she can't be emotionally stimulated. As a father, I'm always worried!" When He Sange said this, tears welled up in the corners of his eyes, and his rough hands clenched into fists.
He took a deep breath and continued, "That's why I used the tiger whip as a dowry. I hope my daughter can marry into a better family, where there will be someone to take care of her, love her, and protect her from being wronged. Over the years, there have been people who have come to propose marriage, but after learning about the disease my daughter was born with, they all changed their minds and left without looking back."
Brother He San shook his head helplessly, his face full of bitterness and sorrow. He also understood that no family with better conditions would be willing to let their son marry a lunatic!
"My daughter has a miserable life. I just hope that I can find her a family that will truly treat her well. Even if I have to sell everything I have, I will be willing to do it."
Brother He San wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeves, his eyes full of worry about his daughter's future. He couldn't take care of his daughter for the rest of her life. What if his daughter was bullied when he was gone?
After hearing this, Zhao Cunliang and Tian Guilan understood that either Guangzong would marry a madwoman, or their two eldest sons would be impotent for the rest of their lives, thus ending the family line.
After weighing the pros and cons, Zhao Cunliang said, "Brother He, Cuihua looks weak and gentle, well-behaved and quiet, while my Guangzong is straightforward, down-to-earth and hardworking. They are a perfect match.
We are not unreasonable people. This is a problem that was born in the womb, and no one can do anything about it. But as long as the two children really like each other and are willing to take care of each other, we, as elders, will help and take care of them if we can. How can we be dissatisfied with them just because of this little thing?