Madam Yan chimed in, “You’ve been in contact with our family for a few years and have some understanding. We’re all straightforward and honest people, so if you have anything to say, let’s say it.”
Chen Hu and Madam Qian looked at each other.
Chen Hu looked at Su Sanlang, who nodded.
Chen Hu said to Shopkeeper Niu, Niu Dagui, and Madam Yan, “Since you’re so sincere, we won’t beat around the bush. We also like Xibao and Xian, but there’s something I want to tell you. Listen first. We’ll talk about the rest after this.”
“Brother Chen, tell us. We’re listening.”
Shopkeeper Niu said to Chen Hu seriously.
Niu Dagui and Madam Yan remained silent and listened quietly.
Chen Hu slowly said, “It’s like this. Last year, we arranged a marriage for Daniu…”
Chen Hu told Shopkeeper Niu and his family about what happened last year in detail.
After hearing Chen Hu’s words, Niu Dagui said, “That Young Master Xu is too much. You guys are too nice. If it were any other family, they would definitely fight. He doesn’t have any self-control at all. He’s no different from a beast.”
Madam Yan also said, “Fortunately, the heavens favor Daniu, so this engagement didn’t succeed.”
Shopkeeper Niu looked at Su Sanlang, then at Chen Hu and his wife, and said, “Is that what you’re worried about? I can tell you with certainty that anyone who knows the truth will know who’s in the wrong. Daniu is the one who was wronged in this matter. She suffered an undeserved calamity.”
Niu Dagui also reacted. This might be Chen Hu and his wife’s concern.
He immediately declared firmly, “Don’t worry, we won’t look down on Daniu because of this. Moreover, such a thing will definitely not happen in our family.”
Madam Yan said gently, “I don’t dare to say what will happen in the future, but my children won’t do such a thing. They still have basic upbringing.”
If they didn’t like the girls, there would be no engagement.
If they did not go that far, no matter what, they would not hurt the girls or embarrass their parents.
Chen Hu and Madam Qian were very gratified that the Niu family could understand it like this.
Su Sanlang and Madam Zhao also smiled.
At this moment, the door suddenly burst open.
The two brothers, who were squatting outside and eavesdropping, were discovered helplessly.
“Eldest Brother, Second Brother, have you been eavesdropping outside?”
Niu Dagui looked at Niu Xibao and Niu Xian and asked. Niu Dagui frowned. These two children were really…
Niu Xibao looked at Chen Hu and Madam Qian and said nervously, “Uncle, Auntie, don’t worry. I like Daniu very much. I definitely won’t let such an embarrassing thing happen. I will definitely treat Daniu well. Please believe me.”
Niu Xibao’s face turned red. He was worried that his rude actions would make Chen Hu and Madam Qian dislike him and not have a good impression of him.
He really liked Chen Daniu. He just wanted to be with her.
“Uncle, Auntie, I’m really sorry. Eldest Brother and I didn’t eavesdrop on purpose. We were just too anxious and wanted to know the outcome. Please forgive us and believe us. We’re serious. Although we can’t say why we like them, we like them very much. We know that this is very contradictory.”
Niu Xian explained helplessly.
Chen Hu and Madam Qian looked at the two brothers and did not know what to say.
Niu Xibao and Niu Xian looked very friendly. They didn’t look away from them. They were sincere.
Shopkeeper Niu sighed and said helplessly to his two grandsons, “Xibao, Xian, you can leave first.”
Niu Xibao and Niu Xian nodded obediently and closed the door.
The two of them looked at each other. Niu Xian said in a low voice, “Big Brother, it’s all your fault. If you hadn’t pushed me just now, I wouldn’t have lost my balance and knocked open the door.”
Niu Xibao rolled his eyes at Niu Xian. “It’s all your fault for not letting me listen. They were clearly talking about Daniu. Why didn’t you let me get closer?”
“Now what?”
Niu Xian looked at Niu Xibao helplessly.
Niu Xibao sighed. “Go to work. Everything will be decided by the heavens.”
If they eavesdropped again, they would be easily discovered.
At this point, they could afford to wait.
However, when he thought of Chen Daniu, Niu Xibao felt a little sad. She must have been very sad when she encountered such an embarrassing thing.
However, on second thought, Niu Xibao was glad that Xu Bowen did not see the good in Chen Daniu. If he, Niu Xibao, had this opportunity, he would definitely not miss such a good wife.
The two brothers had their own thoughts and stopped eavesdropping.
Inside the room.
Niu Dagui said to Chen Hu and his wife, “As you can see, my two children really like Daniu and Erniu. I’m just telling you the truth. Our family won’t care about that matter. We sincerely want to become in-laws with you. We only hope that the two families will forever be together.”
Madam Yan replied gently, “That’s what I feel too.”
Shopkeeper Niu also said seriously, “Brother Chen, other than that, you can also say if you have any concerns and requests. Our family will also treat them seriously and do our best.”
The Niu family took this matter very seriously. It was so that Niu Xibao and Niu Xian could marry the woman they liked and live a peaceful life. If they married the woman they liked, everything would have a good start.
Chen Daniu and Chen Erniu had good morals. They were not petty and had experience in doing business. In the future, they could manage the family well.
Chen Hu and Madam Qian looked at each other and saw satisfaction in each other’s eyes.
Years of tacit understanding allowed the other party to know her intentions without saying it, so Madam Qian smiled and nodded.
Even Madam Zhao quietly pulled Madam Qian’s hand under the table. The Niu family’s attitude was very good.
Chen Hu knew what she meant. He said seriously to Shopkeeper Niu and his family, “We don’t have any other concerns. We agree to this.”
Chen Hu agreed. Shopkeeper Niu smiled. “Alright, I believe we can definitely become a family.”
Next, it was time to discuss how to get engaged.
Niu Dagui said seriously, “The formalities will all be settled. As for the betrothal gifts, we prepared 500 taels each for the two children. Daniu and Erniu together, so that’s 1,000 taels.”
This betrothal gift was also a generous sum of money for the Niu family.
Chen Hu and Madam Qian were also very satisfied with such sincerity.
Therefore, they finally decided on the date of the engagement, which was December 18th.
Then, they slowly estimated the date. The weddings would probably be the year after next year.
Chen Hu and Madam Qian had no objections. The year after next, Chen Daniu would be 18 years old and Chen Erniu would be 17 years old. They would be getting married and having children. In the next year or so, Daniu and Erniu would be able to prepare their dowry at home.
