Chapter 360: The Feeling of Being Set Up by the One You Love
Chapter 360 The Feeling of Being Set Up by a Loved One
Xiao Hua heaved a sigh of relief and then turned to her two younger siblings, "You two go back to your room and do your winter vacation homework."
Xiao Xiu and Xiao Xi exchanged a look. Though they really wanted to stay, they also knew that today’s matter was not something they could interfere with. Thus, they obediently agreed and took the kerosene lamp made from an ink bottle back to their room.
Xiao Hua then moved two wooden chairs to the center of the main room and said, "Dad, Mom, please come and sit here."
Mr. Xiao and Mrs. Xiao sat down, and Xiao Hua pulled her brother to stand beside them.
Mengyu, on the other hand, leaned against a wooden pillar, watching Xiao Hua arrange everything.
When Tian Xianhua, looking deceivingly ordinary, arrived at the Xiao Family’s home with Tian Ruyi, what they saw was the main room of the Xiao Family lit by a bright gas lamp. The Xiao Family’s parents were seated, and Xiao Hua and Xiao Zhu stood on either side of them like guards, all four pairs of eyes staring intently at the siblings as they walked in.
Upon seeing this, Tian Xianhua immediately wore a smile, "Oh, mother-in-law and father-in-law, is this grand set-up to welcome us?"
However, his eyes swept towards Mengyu, who stood with her arms crossed leaning against the pillar.
His eyes could not hide his amazement: When did such a girl, seemingly untouched by the mortal coil, appear in these mountains? How could he not know about her?
Tian Xianhua knew that today’s main agenda was to settle the matter with the Xiao Family.
As for the girl in front of him, since she was at the Xiao Family’s home, she must be related to the Xiao Family. He would figure out a strategy for her later.
With this in mind, he placed the gifts he brought on the altar table and turned his gaze to Xiao Hua.
Looking at her, Tian Xianhua found that Xiao Hua indeed was as beautiful, elegant, and slightly wild as he had seen before.
No, she seemed even more beautiful, her skin whiter and more delicate than he had last seen her in town.
She was exactly his type.
But, this girl was a high school student, not some street girl he could casually toy with. That’s why he had devised a plan to tie her down with marriage.
However, after his greeting, no one in the Xiao Family responded, which made it awkward for him.
Behind him, Tian Ruyi shifted her attention towards Mengyu. Who was this girl? Why did she feel a dangerous vibe from her?
She had a feeling that what should have been a sure deal became less stable with the presence of this girl.
It’s undeniable, a woman’s intuition is always sharp.
Seeing the Xiao Family’s parents remain silent, Tian Xianhua looked towards Xiao Zhu.
"Brother-in-law, what’s the meaning of this? Aren’t you planning to go through with the marriage?"
Xiao Zhu glanced at his sister and then bowed his head without speaking.
"Hua, your brother must have told you. Our two families agreed to link through a ’shoulder pole marriage’ arrangement; one end being my sister marrying your brother and the other end being you marrying me. Your brother has already agreed. I came today to meet you and to settle on a wedding date."
Originally, he intended to bring the matchmaker, but not knowing that Xiao Hua would be back today, the matchmaker had gone to another village.
He had no choice but to bring his sister directly; as far as he was concerned, with him personally handling it, there was no way it wouldn’t be successful.
Xiao Hua not agreeing?
Don’t even think about it. Xiao Zhu had already bedded his sister; could he not take responsibility? And his condition for marrying his sister was to have a ’shoulder pole marriage.’
Only then did Xiao Hua speak up, but she didn’t address Tian Xianhua. Instead, she looked directly at Tian Ruyi, "You are Tian Ruyi, right?"
Tian Xianhua quickly responded: "Yes, Xiao Hua—my sister’s name is Tian Ruyi, she’s your brother’s partner. My sister is already pregnant."
Xiao Hua cut him off: "I wasn’t asking you!"
Her eyes still fixed on Tian Ruyi.