Chapter 252: The Tree Side by Side
Di Hu Fei looked straight at Chunying. His gaze was a little dazed at first, but gradually became firm: "You are me...... A treasure of a lifetime......"
Chun Ying was stunned: "What...... What the?! β
"You are the treasure of my life." Hu Fei's mood calmed down, "I want you to have a smooth and safe life, and there will never be troubles, but unfortunately what I can do is still very limited, so I can't always protect you, but...... As long as I can do it, I'm willing to do it for you, I don't want ...... You have a little sadness, a little grievance. β
Chunying felt that her face was hot, the pain in her heart was a little less, and her expression gradually calmed down.
Hu Fei still looked at her, and the more he spoke, the smoother he became: "That Miss Li, I don't want to marry, no matter how beautiful she is, how virtuous her temperament is, and how noble her background is, in my eyes, it can't compare to what you said when you stopped me from setting fire." If it weren't for you, where would I be today? All I know is the words 'friends in trouble,' or 'poor friends dare not forget,'......" he paused. swallowed the latter sentence, and said what was in his heart, "Maybe I'm scared too...... What about being rich for a while? Today I wear gold and silver, but tomorrow I will not have nothing? Can those delicate daughters be willing to accompany me to live a poor life? Even if you stick to the woman's way and go with me, you may not be able to survive for a few years. But you're different...... You are smart and capable, you can be by my side and help me make a comeback. Even if I stumble, you'll wake me up...... I am not one of those small families who look up because I have too many poor days, nor am I a son and brother who is born rich and looks down on the daughters of ordinary people, I know what kind of wife I need. β
Chunying listened a little sullenly: "If I wasn't such a person...... Or didn't stop you at the beginning, didn't help you do business and live, did you think so? What are you...... Do you really like me, or is it just because you're grateful for what I did? She had to ask if Hu Fei didn't love her, but just to repay the favor......
"What are you talking about, you stupid girl?!" Hu Fei couldn't help but smile, the roots of his ears were a little red, and he raised his hand to block his eyes, "If it wasn't for the beginning, how could there be today?" If you hadn't helped me at the beginning, how would I have met and known you? I'm afraid that the bones will turn to ashes! I like you because of what I have experienced with you in the past, which made me know that you are such a person. Besides, though I am grateful to you, if I am not interested in you. Why do I have to marry you? You only need to let your family live a prosperous and stable life, or find a good family for you to marry, and you will repay the favor. I want to marry you, so naturally I really like you. β
Chunying blushed and lowered her head, Hu Fei put down his hand, walked in front of her, and said softly: "Good Chun'er, you understand my mind, don't you?" Don't hide here alone and be sad for those troubles, if you have any troubles, just tell me, I will definitely try my best to solve it, and I will never embarrass you! β
Chun Ying smiled bitterly and raised her head to look at him: "You just said...... I am the treasure of your life, therefore, you want to protect me from making me sad? β
"Yes!"
"But I'm ...... Unwilling to be your treasure. β
ββ¦β¦ What the?! Hu Fei was stunned, "Chunying...... You ......" he looked away a little sadly.
Chunying was still staring at him: "I don't want to be your treasure, I always want you to protect me." I'd rather stand with you. No matter what happens, we can face it together. If you are a tree, then I will also be a tree, standing side by side with you. I don't want to be a Lingxiao flower who can only climb a big tree, I can only rely on you for the rest of my life, and when I encounter wind and rain, I can't do anything except tightly entangle you! β
Hu Fei looked at her shockingly, her face flushed, she lowered her head slightly, and said softly: "I know...... There is still a lot I don't know about the world, and I know that sometimes my ideas are too naΓ―ve, too unrealistic, and even stupid. But...... I've improved a lot compared to before, I've learned a lot of skills, I know the ropes of interpersonal communication, and I've learned how to be careful...... I'll try harder. You...... Don't treat me like a delicate flower, protect me everywhere, and don't let me be affected by the slightest wind and rain. I don't like this, I don't want to be a treasure, I'd rather be a stone, not afraid of wind and rain. I hope we're still ...... like we were back then. No matter what difficulties you encounter, you can discuss and face the ...... together."
Hu Fei softened his gaze, and his eyes flickered faintly: "It was me who was wrong...... I shouldn't have treated you like any other woman. You've always been smart, thoughtful, and thoughtful, and always have great ideas, but I always thought I could get anything done. and ignore your cleverness. Looking back, the days in Dogtail Hutong at the beginning, although it was more difficult, but when two people were together, no matter what difficulties they encountered, they could solve them together. At that time, he didn't understand anything, but little by little, with the help of Chunying, he learned how to make a living on his own, learned how to deal with different people, learned how to buy things, cook, clean, tidy up the house, hire a car, feed the horses, and even sew clothes. At that time, Chunying was also immature, but she knew a little about everything and heard a little, and then relying on this, the two stumbled, but they also supported it, if it wasn't for the foundation she laid with him back then, he would have gotten the opportunity to go to Nanyang, and he would not have achieved such an achievement today. But why did he forget Chunying's skills when he came back after earning a family business? All I wanted to do was arrange everything for her......
Yes, because he felt that he was a man, and he was born to stand in front of the wind and rain, and the woman just had to stay at home and take care of the housework. However, this is Chunying! Chunying is different!
He shook Chunying's hand. Said earnestly: "I was wrong, I don't want to compensate you...... I shouldn't hide it from you, you are my wife, you should know everything about me, no matter what difficulties I encounter, as long as it has anything to do with you and me, I should tell you. Whatever the outcome, at least you'll know why. β
Chunying bit her lip: "I don't need to know everything about you, as long as you don't bury your joys, sorrows and sorrows in the bottom of your heart, just tell me good things." I...... I like you. I want to live with you for the rest of my life, but I don't just want to enjoy the wealth and happiness you bring, but I don't do anything for you! β
Hu Fei's face instantly brightened, and his hands clenched tighter: "Don't worry, I won't be like that again." β
Chun Ying smiled, broke away from his hand, and looked away: "I asked you, the Hou Mansion proposed to you, you don't want to, how do you plan to deal with it?" β
Hu Fei said: "They just mentioned it to me, but they didn't officially mention it." If it was formally mentioned, but I refused, there would be no room for return. I wish I could! It's a pity that they are cunning! Now I only let the eldest prince mention it to me briefly, and let Li Xu persuade me, both of them are willing to marry me, I have such bitter water, but I don't know who to pour! β
Chun Ying thought for a moment and said, "I guess they must have gotten the news out of nowhere that they know that you will be appointed as a shipping assistant next year, so they want to win you over before the holy decree is issued." Didn't you say it before, the ...... Hu Neijian hu, right? He advised you not to have too close contacts with high-ranking families, so as not to attract the emperor's jealousy. Then the emperor doesn't want to see the Hou Mansion befriend you, right? How about using this as a reason to refuse? β
Hu Fei habitually wanted to reply with a sentence of "good way, just do it", but immediately remembered what Fang had just said, and hurriedly changed his words to tell the truth: "According to what the eldest prince said, the young lady they belong to is almost out of five suits with the Hou Mansion, and she is not a serious in-law." But I thought to myself that they must have a way to make this young lady ......."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Mother Lu: "What are you two talking about standing here?" It's snowing! Don't you feel cold?! She stood under the eaves, holding a bag in both hands to keep out the snow, "Don't come into the house yet?!" β
Chunying and Hu Fei looked up, and sure enough, they saw sparse snow flakes falling from the air, and Hu Fei had already spread a thin layer on his shoulders, but they didn't expect the two of them to be too focused on talking for a while, and they didn't notice it. Chunying hurriedly said: "Let's go back to the house quickly, talk in the house!" Hu Fei nodded. Took Chunying's hand and left. Mother Lu walked in front, turned back by chance, and when she saw this situation, she was stunned at first, and then covered her mouth and chuckled.
When he entered the hall, Lu Yougui was pouring himself a drink on the kang, and when he saw them coming in, he raised his eyes and asked, "What did you say after muttering behind the house for a long time?" His gaze swept over the clasped hands of Chunying and Hu Fei, and he paused slightly, "Little Brother Hu, come and drink with me." β
Hu Fei had no choice but to let go of Chunying, walked over, and poured tea for Lu Yougui. Lu Yougui raised his eyes to look at him, and drank with a stiff neck. Chunying persuaded him: "Dad! Drink less! This firewood is warm enough, and you don't have to go out, it's no good to drink too much! β
Mother Lu said while picking up the materials in the baggage: "Isn't it? Always persuade him not to listen! - Chun'er, has the third young master been here? I heard from the second family of the Wang family that the third young master specially brought someone here just to talk to you. What did he say? But you're going to transfer your dad back?! β
As soon as Chun Ying thought of what the third young master said, her heart sank. Hu Fei's affection made her ignore it for a while, and it was not only herself that the third young master threatened.
She said all the words of the third young master with some difficulty, and said sincerely: "I'm sorry, father, mother, I have troubled you again, but I really can't promise him!" Raised his eyes and looked at Hu Fei, "I only want to marry Brother Xiaofei as my wife, but I don't want to be his concubine, I know I'm very willful, but I really ...... Unwillingly! β
Hu Fei smiled faintly: "I don't want to either." You refused well, if you really agreed, it wouldn't be Chunying I recognize. Chunying smiled back.
Mother Lu was almost stunned, and hurriedly shouted when she heard the words: "Alas! What is this called? A good son-in-law, seeing that he was about to make a success, suddenly became a ......" suddenly stopped, and he was in no mood to pick and choose materials, so he pushed the things, and sat cross-legged on the kang to sulk.
For a moment, there was silence in the room.
Lu Yougui just frowned, staring at the wine glass, and after a while, he said slowly: "Miss Huijun from the sixth room...... I remember that the sixth master didn't have it the year before last? The main house only gave birth to this young lady, but there is a concubine who gave birth to a son, who is only seven years old this year, right? His family's ancestral property is supervised by the clan, but a certain amount is given every year, and he said that he will not return the property until his son reaches the age of sixteen. Master Hou and the Third Young Master have a good calculation! This young lady, whether she is happy or not, only has her share! If he really marries Brother Hu, he will also help the Hou Mansion everywhere. β
Hu Fei sneered: "How are other people's families, I don't want to know, I will never marry the Hou Mansion!" If I really want to achieve a career, I can't make people think that I have become a vassal of the Hou Mansion, but whoever I am, I only recognize Chunying! β
Chun Ying held back the sourness in her nose and said with a smile: "I only recognize you as a ......" Hu Fei turned his eyes to look over, and the two looked at each other and smiled.
Lu Yougui stretched out his hand to pour the wine, and said lightly: "It's a pity...... Our family is also from the Hou Mansion, if you really marry Chunying, then what's the difference? On the contrary, because you are marrying a girl instead of a young lady, you will be looked down upon! β
Chunying pursed her lips: "As long as you get out of the Hou Mansion, it's fine." I'm only worried, the third young master wants me to give an answer after the Lantern Festival, but no matter what, I won't do it. I'm afraid that when the time comes, we will be bound by the third young master before we have successfully left the country. Thinking about it now, I really regret it, if Aunt Qing proposed to let you go to the Huo family, we agreed, and there would be no such things, Miss Huo Jiabiao is married, the little master is young, Aunt Qing's housekeeper is not right, and the second master and his wife have to avoid suspicion, as long as we take care of the big housekeeper, it will be much easier for us to get out. β
Hu Fei smiled: "How can this be true? If everyone in the world thinks so, how can there be so many poor people? β
Mother Lu sneered and said: "When I get over there, I'm afraid that I may not even be able to have a free life like this!" His family is short of manpower, and he doesn't know what it will be like to be tired! He pulled his daughter again, hesitated again and again, and then persuaded her: "Don't be stubborn, although the words of the third young master are annoying, he is the master, and we can't disobey." It's okay if you agree, and it's the same in the future......"
Chun Ying broke away from her hand and said angrily: "Mother! What are you talking about?! β
Lu Yougui also scolded: "Are you willing to ask your daughter to be a concubine?!" β
Mother Lu hurriedly defended: "If it were someone else, I would never have it!" But I can trust Brother Hu! She smiled at Hu Fei, "No matter whether Chun'er marries you as a wife or a concubine, you won't let her be wronged, right?" β
Chunying turned her head to go out, but Mother Lu hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed her: "What are you running?!" Think about your family, too! What if I turn my face with the third young master and call my father? What should I do if I call your brother?! It's the same as marrying Brother Hu, but it's a little worse in terms of reputation, no matter how high the status of the sixth lady is, how can it compare to your true feelings of suffering? It's just a decoration when she's an ornament! This kind of thing is also common in large households. β
Chun Ying sneered: "Don't think I'll agree!" This not only underestimated me, but also underestimated him, and hurt irrelevant people! I don't care who Miss Six will marry in the future, in short, Brother Xiao Fei is mine, so I don't want to give it to others! β
Mother Lu hurriedly said: "Ouch, you girl, how dare you say such a shameful thing?!" β
Chun Ying blushed and bit her lip to brush her head, but she could feel Hu Fei's eyes staring at her.
Lu Yougui shouted: "Okay! Glared at his wife: "Your own son-in-law has become the son-in-law of another family, are you not aggrieved?!" At that time, you will not be Brother Hu's mother-in-law! Cheng Ri's family laughed at others for making their daughter Xu Ren a concubine, and now he is not slapping his mouth?! If you want to lose this face, I won't! Mother Lu shut up and sat cross-legged back on the kang.
Chun Ying stepped forward and said to her father: "I thought about it just now, if Xiao Fei Ge refuses to kiss, the third young master may threaten us, Xiao Fei Ge has thrown himself into a mouse trap, in the final analysis, it is all because our family is a slave!" If you can take off this skin as soon as possible, you won't have these troubles! Dad, I remember...... Now it's the grandmother who is in charge, isn't it? β
(Love stories are really hard to write...... οΌγ.γ