The universal system is a bit cute

Chapter 296 That's Just a Test
Hearing their conversation, Akita couldn't help feeling a little more emotional.

There are times when reasoning doesn't make sense and tough measures can only be taken.

It seemed that these two people were really frightened, and they would not mess around again.

Akita was relieved, turned around and left, returning to Qixiaju.

Zuo Muchen and Xiaoyin were waiting in the room. When they saw her coming back, they quickly asked for details.

Of course, it was impossible for Akita to tell them all the truth, he just said something vaguely.

"It's all right, it's done. I stunned them and took them to a place. I asked someone to dress up that place as the Temple of Yama, and then asked someone to pretend to be the King of Yama to scare them and tell them not to do evil again. They said yes."

She spoke lightly, which made Zuo Muchen and Xiao Yin very confused and had no idea.

Zuo Muchen said: "It's that simple? They just agreed?"

He also knew what Qiu Gaoyuan and his wife were like, and he always felt that it was impossible for them to change their minds after being frightened.

Akita Tian secretly thought, if you had seen the scene where they were frightened, you wouldn't ask such a question.

The scene was so realistic that she didn't even dare to look at it herself. If Qiu Gaoyuan and his wife could have other thoughts, would they still be human?
She smiled at them and said, "Don't worry, there will be no problem. They are timid, and they will be honest when they are scared. Tomorrow, Qiu Gaoyuan should take the initiative to talk to Cui Zhi about marriage. Let's wait and see."

"That's good."

Zuo Muchen and Xiaoyin still felt a little unbelievable, but they had always believed in Akita, knowing that she was prudent and would not promise anything casually.She said no problem, so it should be no problem.

The next morning, after breakfast, Zuo Muchen took Xiaoyin to play in the garden of Qixiaju, waiting for news from Cui Zhi.

Qiu Miaomiao also ran out, stood at the place where she usually met Cui Zhi, and looked forward to her.

Akita had already told her that the matter was settled, so she could rest assured.

As for how to deal with it specifically, Akita told Qiu Miaomiao what he told Zuo Muchen.

Qiu Miaomiao also had doubts in her heart, wondering whether Qiu Gaoyuan and his wife would change their attitudes because of this.However, out of trust in Akita, she still waited here with great hopes.

Just before noon, a hurried figure appeared in the distance.

Zuo Muchen and Qiu Miaomiao looked in that direction almost at the same time.

The figure quickly approached, it was Cui Zhi.

Cui Zhi almost trotted over, his face was filled with excitement.

Qiu Miaomiao covered her mouth with her hand, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She had never seen Cui Zhi like this before.Cui Zhi is relatively stable. Even when he was frustrated in front of Qiu Gaoyuan two days ago, he could still appear calm.

But now, Cui Zhi was so excited that he couldn't control his appearance.

What else could be the reason?
Zuo Muchen's attention was also focused here, but he didn't get too close, and still kept a certain distance from the two of them, just enough to hear the conversation between Cui Zhi and Qiu Miaomiao.

As for Akita, she naturally could hear the conversation between Cui Zhi and Qiu Miaomiao without getting close.

Cui Zhi quickly rushed to Qiu Miaomiao, held her hand with obsession, and was so excited that he couldn't speak a complete sentence.

"Miao Miao, agree, agree, your father, he, agree, agree that we two get married."

Although Cui Zhi's words had been expected by Qiu Miaomiao, but when she heard Cui Zhi say these words, she was still very excited and burst into tears.

"Really, really?"

"It's true. Today, your father took the initiative to find me and said that he was testing me two days ago, and I passed the test."

Cui Zhi closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and gradually calmed down.

After a while, he finally restrained his emotions and allowed himself to speak more peacefully.

He told Qiu Miaomiao everything that happened just now, without missing a single detail.

This morning, after Cui Zhi finished his official duties, he met Qiu Gaoyuan as soon as he walked out of Zuofu.

Qiu Gaoyuan wandered alone on the road that Cui Zhi must pass, as if waiting for him specially.

As soon as he saw Cui Zhi, Qiu Gaoyuan immediately walked towards him.

Cui Zhi didn't understand what Qiu Gaoyuan wanted him for, and immediately became nervous.

He was afraid that Qiu Gaoyuan would tell him that he didn't have to come to Qiu's house anymore, because Qiu Miaomiao had already been betrothed to another family.

If so, what should he do?
In fact, he already had some ideas in his mind, that is, to strive for as much as possible, at worst, sell some of his ancestral property, and increase the weight of the dowry.

If he still can't impress Qiu Gaoyuan, then he can only resort to the last trick, that is, take Qiu Miaomiao far away.

Cui Zhi sneered in his heart, but it matched Qiu Gaoyuan's name.

Could it be that he and Qiu Miaomiao really have to take this step?Could it be that Qiu Gaoyuan's name foreshadowed their ending?

Cui Zhi had already made a decision in his heart, so he was nervous but not too confused.

Based on his understanding of the two sisters of the Qiu family, he believed that if he really had to elope, Qiu Miaomiao would definitely agree, and Qiu Tiantian would definitely support them.

Then, if he gave up defending Zuo Muchen, he would definitely be able to get Zuo Muchen's understanding.

Without any worries, Cui Zhi decided to risk it as a last resort.

He also took the initiative to walk towards Qiu Gaoyuan. After all, he is a junior, and etiquette cannot be abandoned.

Walking in front of Qiu Gaoyuan, Cui Zhi was very calm on the surface, bowed his head to salute Qiu Gaoyuan, and performed the junior salute.

He was just about to talk about the dowry, but Qiu Gaoyuan held his hand and helped him up with a very kind attitude.

"Cui Zhi, don't be so polite in the future, we are all a family, don't be too honorable."

Cui Zhi was a little dazed for a moment, wondering if there was something wrong with his ears, and he had auditory hallucinations.

How did he and Qiu Gaoyuan become a family?
Although it is his greatest dream to be a family, but these words suddenly came out of Qiu Gaoyuan's mouth, why are they so unreal?
Yesterday, Qiu Gaoyuan's attitude was extremely bad, and he was kicked out very shamelessly. After only one night, they became a family today?
Is this change of face too fast?
Cui Zhi looked up at Qiu Gaoyuan, unable to pretend to be calm anymore.

He couldn't help asking: "Qiu, Master Qiu, what did you just say?"

Qiu Gaoyuan took his hand and walked aside.

"Cui Zhi, let's find a place to talk, I want to have a good talk with you."

Cui Zhi didn't resist or speak, and let him drag him away.

He was still confused and didn't understand what was going on.

Qiu Gaoyuan's attitude is really good, it can be said that he is very affectionate, he really looks like a very close elder.

Qiu Gaoyuan dragged Cui Zhi into a tea house and into a private room.This private room was obviously reserved by him in advance, and he was specially waiting to bring Cui Zhi here to speak.

"It's quieter here, and you won't be disturbed by people." Qiu Gaoyuan explained.

Cui Zhi and Qiu Gaoyuan sat down at the table, facing each other.

The waiter served tea, exited the private room, and closed the door.

Only Qiu Gaoyuan and Cui Zhi were left in the room, and no one came to disturb them.

Qiu Gaoyuan smiled and said: "Cui Zhi, do you feel very strange, why do I come to you today?"

Cui Zhi nodded, without saying a word.

He really didn't know what to say and what attitude he should use to treat Qiu Gaoyuan.

It is impossible to say that he is not resentful towards Qiu Gaoyuan. I have never heard of anyone extorting betrothal gifts like this.

He was willing to offer the dowry because of Qiu Miaomiao, but it didn't mean he was stupid and couldn't see the truth of the matter clearly.

He knew very well that Qiu Gaoyuan just wanted to get more dowry.

As long as he can marry Qiu Miaomiao, he is willing to pay more dowry.Compared with Qiu Miaomiao, what is this idea?
It's just that he didn't expect that Qiu Gaoyuan was worse than he imagined.Qiu Gaoyuan not only wanted to extort his property, but also had no intention of marrying Qiu Miaomiao to him.

Qiu Gaoyuan continued: "You should have guessed that I came to you to talk to you about you and Miaomiao."

Cui Zhi still didn't speak, but the hand holding the teacup became harder, almost crushing the teacup.

Qiu Gaoyuan said: "Cui Zhi, tell me, do you really like Miao Miao? If you marry her, how will you treat her?"

Hope suddenly rose in Cui Zhi's heart, these words seemed to have some meaning.

He suppressed the excitement in his heart, looked at Qiu Gaoyuan, and replied with sincere eyes: "I like Miao Miao, I really like her. Master Qiu should know that I am not young, but I have never married a wife. It is not that no one has asked me I proposed marriage because I have always been unwilling to marry a wife. I thought that I didn’t want to marry a wife because I didn’t want to have a strange woman in my family, and I didn’t want to be restrained. It wasn’t until I met Miao Miao that I realized that it wasn’t because I didn’t want to be bound by others. However, I have not met a girl who is willing to marry. As long as I can marry Miao Miao, I am willing to do anything for her. If I marry her, I will treat her well, care about her, and make her happy. She wants to Whatever she does, I will support her."

When Cui Zhi relayed this, tears flowed from Qiu Miaomiao's eyes.

She once mentioned to Cui Zhi that she wanted to open an embroidery workshop, and she didn't want to just be a housewife. She wanted to have her own business just like a man.

Cui Zhi agreed to her at that time.

However, Qiu Miaomiao was not very sure in her heart. She felt that it was one thing for Cui Zhi to agree, but another thing for her to be willing.

Maybe, he will change his mind after marriage.

She is well prepared, if he objects after marriage, how should she fight for it.

Now, she has no doubt in her heart that Cui Zhi really loves and respects her, and is willing to accompany her to do everything she wants to do.

How could she not be moved?
After hearing what Cui Zhi said, Qiu Gaoyuan didn't say anything immediately, but looked out the window, as if thinking about something.

After a while, he finally sighed softly and said, "So that's the case, I understand. No wonder, King Yama said..."

Having said that, he stopped abruptly.

Cui Zhi was confused. Aren't they talking about him and Qiu Miaomiao?How did it involve King Yama?
When Zuo Muchen and Qiu Miaomiao heard this, they both thought they knew the truth. They thought that Qiu Gaoyuan was frightened last night and was taught a lesson by King Yama, so they thought of what King Yama said at this moment.

What they guessed was not much different from the truth, but the truth was more terrifying and more deterrent than they imagined.

Akita Tian knew very well what Qiu Gaoyuan's words meant.

Last night, Xiaoxi pretended to be Yama, and explained to him a lot of truths. Husbands should respect and love their wives, and wives are to be pampered, not bullied, etc.

Now that he sees Cui Zhi protecting Qiu Miaomiao in this way, he may be able to truly understand what this means.

Before that, what he did was probably more out of fear, fear of King Yama.

Akita couldn't help thinking, could it be that Qiu Gaoyuan will really understand the true meaning of husband and wife in the future, and treat Yu Bilan sincerely?
Qiu Gaoyuan withdrew his gaze from the window, and the smile on his face became obviously gentler and more sincere.

"Cui Zhi, I came to you today to tell you that what I did to you the past two days was actually a test of you."

"Test me?" Cui Zhi pointed to himself.

The hope in his heart grew even bigger, and Qiu Gaoyuan talked about the test, which showed that things really turned around.

In fact, Cui Zhi didn't really believe that Qiu Gaoyuan was just testing himself. He knew countless people, so he could tell that Qiu Gaoyuan treated him really badly the past two days.

However, since he said it was a test, it should be considered a test.

This at least shows that Qiu Gaoyuan's attitude has changed.

No matter what the reason for his change, as long as he can agree to the marriage.

Qiu Gaoyuan said with a smile: "Yes, it's a test. Miaomiao is my youngest daughter, and I have always loved her very much. Maybe you don't believe it when I say this, but I really love her. I didn't feel that before. , even a little resentful, complaining that she is a girl. I have always wanted a son, this is what every man wants, to carry on the family line. But I have been looking forward to it, and I am looking forward to the fourth child, and it is still a daughter, you say , how could I not have resentment in my heart?"

He looked at Cui Zhi honestly, hoping to get his understanding.

Cui Zhi could only nod his head.

In fact, Qiu Gaoyuan's statement is in line with the thinking of most people.

In this world, men are still superior to women, and only when they are old can they rely on a son.

It is normal to want to have a son.

Qiu Gaoyuan continued: "So, I have not been very good to my daughters these years, not because I don't love them, but because I feel bitter in my heart. Furthermore, the family motto of our Qiu family has always been to not tolerate our daughters." You should be able to understand this, right? If you spoil your daughter too much and won't let her do anything, what will you do if you get to your husband's house in the future? It's impossible for your husband's family to spoil them like this. Wouldn't they be unable to adapt to it and live a hard life? Said, it also caused dissatisfaction with the husband's family. If you offend the husband's family, there will be no good fruits in the future. "

This is not completely unreasonable, but no matter how ordinary people raise their daughters, they will not be like Qiu Gaoyuan.

Qiu Gaoyuan is simply abusing his daughter.

He said that just to find some excuses for himself.

Cui Zhi knew it in his heart, but he also knew that now was not the time to expose Qiu Gaoyuan's true face.

However, he is a very upright person after all, and he understands it in his heart, but he is still a little unconvinced, and whispered: "When Miaomiao comes to my house, I will not be dissatisfied with her. It doesn't matter if she doesn't do anything, I just have to get used to it." look at her. Who says women should suffer?"

Qiu Gaoyuan also knew in his heart that not many people would believe his words.

When he said this, he was really putting money on his own face and finding some reasons for his past behavior.

Qiu Gaoyuan didn't get too entangled in this issue any more, just point it out.

He said: "It wasn't until Tiantian got married and Miao Miao moved to Zuofu that there were only us old couple left in the house. I suddenly felt that the home was too empty and lonely, so I realized that I was still very lonely in my heart. I care more about my daughters than I thought. I didn’t do enough when the first three daughters got married. But I have another daughter, and I hope she can marry someone who truly loves her, so, I will be very cautious. Cui Zhi, don't blame me, I'm testing you because I want to know how much you love Miaomiao and how much you are willing to give for her."

Cui Zhi never expected that he would hear such words from Qiu Gaoyuan.

Does this seem like something Qiu Gaoyuan can say?
He understands what is love?Does he know what real concern is?
Cui Zhi was surprised, but he didn't delay in expressing his feelings to Qiu Gaoyuan.

"Lord Qiu, don't worry, if Miao Miao marries me, I will definitely not let her suffer. She will have a good life. I actually promised her that she can do whatever she wants in this life, and she doesn't have to stay at home all the time. And , I also promised her that I will only marry her as a woman in my life, and I will not take concubines."

The more Qiu Gaoyuan listened, the wider his eyes widened.

In this world, it is not uncommon for men of some status to take concubines.

With Cui Zhi's status and financial resources, it is very common for him to take a few more concubines, no one will be surprised.

And he actually said that he would not take concubines and that Qiu Miaomiao would be the only one in his life. This was really a shocking statement.

Wait a minute, listening to his tone, it seems that Qiu Miaomiao suggested it.His terminology was that he promised Qiu Miaomiao, not that he took the initiative to say this.

When did Qiu Miaomiao become so bold?

Well, I should have learned from Akita.

Qiu Gaoyuan knew it in his heart. He didn't understand why the formerly honest Akita Tian suddenly changed his sex, but he knew very well that Akita Tian had changed.

If Akita hadn't changed, he wouldn't be living in this dilapidated house now.

Qiu Gaoyuan said with a very relieved look: "That's good, Cui Zhi, you are better than I thought. I will feel relieved if I leave Miao Miao to you."

Cui Zhi finally heard this, what he had always wanted to hear.Qiu Gaoyuan finally agreed, definitely agreed.

He was so excited that he couldn't help himself, and he didn't know what to say.

With trembling hands, he took out the small box from his arms and presented it to Qiu Gaoyuan.

Said: "Master Qiu, this is a betrothal gift, please accept it."

Qiu Gaoyuan glanced at the beautifully made small box, reluctantly looked away, smiled and shook his head.

Cui Zhi became anxious and said, "Master Qiu, do you think these dowry gifts are not enough? It doesn't matter, please tell me clearly what you need. As long as I can do it, I will try my best to do it."

Qiu Gaoyuan shook his head with a smile, and said: "Cui Zhi, you made a mistake. I don't think the dowry is too little, on the contrary, it is too much, and I can't accept it. I said it all, I was testing you two days ago , you have passed the test, I will hand over Miao Miao to you, I am relieved. Miao Miao's happiness is the most important thing, what else is it? You go back and invite a matchmaker to propose a marriage. As for the dowry, we will follow the usual It’s fine to do the dowry gift from someone of this status. The dowry gift doesn’t really matter, but it still has to be decent in terms of face, and the etiquette can’t be abolished.”

Holding the small box in his hand, Cui Zhi stared blankly at Qiu Gaoyuan, unable to believe his words.

A thought came to his mind, could it be that Qiu Gaoyuan said this on purpose, as an excuse not to agree to his marriage?
Qiu Gaoyuan gently pushed his hand back and said, "You child, are you stupid? I told you to go to a matchmaker to propose marriage. Could it be that you changed your mind and don't want to marry Miaomiao?"

"No, no." Cui Zhi immediately said loudly, "That's not the case. How could I not want to marry Miao Miao? I want to marry her, and I wish I could marry her now. I, I'll go find a matchmaker and ask someone to propose marriage immediately .”

After finishing speaking, Cui Zhi jumped up and stood up, ignoring to say goodbye to Qiu Gaoyuan, and also forgot to salute, turned around and rushed out of the tea room.

His head was buzzing, and he couldn't think of anything.

He knew that he should go to a matchmaker now, propose a marriage, and settle the marriage, so as not to let things change again.

But what he wanted to do more was to come to Qiu Miaomiao and tell her about it.

He knew that Qiu Miaomiao had also been worried and was trying to find a way to make this happen.

He was afraid that she would do something bad without knowing it.

By the way, Qiu Miaomiao said that Akita will help them.Could it be that Qiu Gaoyuan changed his attitude because of Akita's help?

Cui Zhi couldn't care so much anymore, he couldn't hold other things in his head, and he couldn't think about what caused Qiu Gaoyuan to change his attitude.

If it was really Qiu Tiantian, there would be nothing to say. From now on, he and Qiu Miaomiao would just be devoted to her and Zuo Muchen.

Cui Zhi told Qiu Miaomiao everything that happened, held her hand tightly and said: "Miaomiao, I will find someone to propose marriage later, and we will get married as soon as possible. From now on, we can be together forever Together, we will never be apart."

"Ah."

Qiu Miaomiao nodded slightly, her face blushed, she was so shy that Cui Zhi was stunned.

Zuo Muchen touched his nose, and quietly retreated with Xiaoyin.

All that needs to be heard is heard, and they no longer need to be an eyesore here.

Akita also withdrew his gaze and retreated into the house, no longer monitoring.

She just needs to know that Qiu Gaoyuan has indeed agreed to the marriage, and that she won't embarrass Cui Zhi and Qiu Miaomiao anymore.

Her mission is complete.

Next, the young couple wanted to say something intimate, but it was not something she should listen to.

Qiu Tiantian didn't monitor anymore, so he didn't hear the conversation between Zuo Muchen and Xiaoyin.

Zuo Muchen took Xiaoyin to sit on a piece of lawn in the distance, thoughtful.

"Xiaoyin, tell me, what is love? Can a person really care about everything for the one he loves?"

Xiaoyin hesitated for a moment, then replied, "I think so."

(End of this chapter)