Joe's Farming

As soon as Zhang's wife finished speaking, Wang Jie was completely stunned. He had hinted to Wen Ge'er several times before, wanting to go to his family to propose marriage, but was rejected by Wen Ge'er. Wen Ge'er said that he wanted to make some money first, so he didn't mention it again, and wanted to wait until Wen Ge'er felt it was appropriate before proposing. Who knew that not long after that, he actually went to the town to look at people. If the two families like each other, Wen Ge'er will have nothing to do with him in the future.

Qiao Yu's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately looked at Wang Jie's expression. Seeing that he wanted to continue asking questions, she signaled him with her eyes not to speak.

Li Li Niang was a perceptive person, and she really wanted to know, so she continued to ask, "Oh, which rich family? My sister didn't tell me. I can understand why Wen Ge'er and his family are not at home, but why are Old Lady Li and the second and third wives not at home?"

Zhang's wife rolled her eyes and said, "Who knows? I saw a big scene this morning. Your sister was wiping tears the whole time. That old hag also went with her. The second and third wives probably went out to hide because they were afraid that Qiao would come looking for her. Everyone in the village knows that Qiao has become rich, and Wen is doing business with him every day. I heard her making trouble with Wen a while ago, asking his family to pay her more money. Bah! That old woman has no conscience. Your sister is so unlucky to have such a mother-in-law."

Li Li'niang wanted to curse Zhang's wife together, but the most urgent thing now was to make things clear.

Although the Li family did not split up, Wen Ge'er did not want to, and Mrs. Li could not make the decision without her son's approval. She also believed that her sister would not sell Wen Ge'er for money.

"Thank you, Zhang's sister-in-law. The main reason is that I made an appointment with Brother Wen to go to town yesterday, but he didn't tell me in advance and didn't come. No one was home. That's why we came here in a hurry to ask." Qiao Yu explained the matter clearly and didn't plan to stay any longer. Come back in the afternoon.

"Oh, right. Your stepmother came to visit the Li family yesterday. She doesn't have a good relationship with Old Lady Li. I saw them go into the house and talk for a long time before they came out." Zhang's wife said slowly. Although the three people opposite had different expressions, they didn't say anything very extreme, which made her feel boring. Originally, she saw Wang Jie asking about Wen Ge'er's affairs, and thought she could watch the show in advance, but Wang Jie didn't say a word from beginning to end. It was really boring.

Qiao Yu nodded and said sincerely, "I understand. Thank you, Sister-in-law Zhang. We won't bother you anymore."

Zhang's wife waved her hand and went back to the yard to continue her needlework.

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Qiao Yu didn't expect that his stepmother would actually get involved. In fact, since he traveled here, he had been doing well and had long forgotten the original owner's stepmother. Now she suddenly appeared and got involved in Wen Ge'er's marriage. Qiao Yu really wanted to rush to her door and slap her twice. Unfortunately, he had to endure it. In this era, the reputation of the brother is too important. He had no evidence and no position to stand up for Wen Ge'er.

Wang Jie frowned slightly, thinking that even if his family worked day and night to sell tofu, it would take 7 or 8 years to save taels of silver. What if Wen Ge'er and the other girl really fell in love with each other? Then he thought again, Wen Ge'er looked young, but he had his own ideas, and he probably wouldn't agree to be a mistress.

"Oh..." Wang Jie sighed.

Qiao Yu patted his shoulder and said, "Don't be discouraged. I know Brother Wen. He must not know the truth. Otherwise, it wouldn't be like what Sister-in-law Zhang said, that the whole family would have to go with him to see the baby. He probably didn't agree and was taken along."

Wang Jie felt relieved a little: "Well, I will tell my mother when I get home and ask her to find a matchmaker."

When Li Li Niang heard this, she was fully aware of what this man had in mind for her nephew. She couldn't help but take a closer look at him, from head to toe. Although he was dressed in ordinary clothes, he was well dressed and handsome. I just don't know what kind of person he is. However, seeing that Qiao Ge'er was quite familiar with him, his character should be good.

Li Li Niang thought that she had no say in Wen Ge'er's marriage, but being a mistress to someone else was beyond her acceptance. She believed that her sister would not agree. She knew that her sister was gentle, so she planned to go to her brothers after lunch and go to Li's house together.

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When Qiao Yu was looking for Wen Ge'er everywhere, he had already been sent to the town by his family. Tian Guihua's gambling brother Tian Youliang drove the car, and he also introduced the rich man, the owner of Fu Man Lou, Mr. Cao, who was famous in the town for his lust, regardless of gender, and had several concubines at home who lingered in brothels every day. He was almost forty years old, which was considered old for this dynasty, and he even had grandchildren.

Moreover, Mr. Cao likes girls who are fifteen or sixteen years old. This time, he suddenly felt that the brothels were not attractive enough and wanted to keep a pure girl at home. Tian Youliang happened to know about it, and Tian Guihua added fuel to the fire, so Mrs. Li sent the girl here eagerly.

Tian Guihua said that it was a one-sided encounter, and that Mr. Cao just paid money and carried the girl into the room if he liked her. There was no such thing as marriage at all; it was essentially a business transaction.

Wen Ge'er said nothing on the oxcart. His mother kept wiping away tears and glaring at his father angrily. His father also looked unhappy and sat far away.

Old Lady Li looked very pleased with herself. She kept scolding Wen Ge'er and Li Xiuniang: "Don't act like this in front of others. It's like your parents have died. It's unlucky."

Then he scolded his son: "Look at you, you can't even take care of your wife and brother. I am doing this for your own good. Twenty taels, can you earn it?"

Wen Ge'er's father didn't say anything, he just looked at his wife helplessly, and was given a cold look by Li Xiuniang. It has been like this for many years. No matter how good he is to his wife and children, he will be timid when he meets Old Lady Li.

Wen Ge'er has disliked his grandmother since he was a child. His grandmother never gave him any delicious food or drinks at home, but only gave them to her cousins.

Most of the money his mother earned had to be given to her, saying it was for household expenses, but in fact there were only three people in their family, so how much could they use? The second wife had four children, the third wife had five children, and I didn't see how much they paid.

Recently, she made money with Qiao Ge'er. Her grandmother didn't know that Qiao Ge'er gave her more money, but she kept asking his family to pay more. His mother cried and said that if she wanted Wen Ge'er's money, she would pay 30% less. Finally, she gave up.

Unexpectedly, he was woken up before dawn this morning and told to go see her. If he didn't go, she would cry, make a scene and even threaten to hang herself. His father couldn't stand it and advised him to go and see her, and come back if he didn't like her. But he had clearly agreed with Qiao Ge'er to go to Taoyuan Town.

Originally, he was going to go to a new place to do business this morning, but Brother Qiao said that he would be able to run the business on his own in the future, and his salary would increase to a level he had never dared to imagine before.

Now I have to sit here and listen to the old man talking about the faults of myself and my mother over and over again.

Brother Wen sneered, "Twenty taels, and you're selling your own grandson."

Old Mrs. Li was furious: "You...you, you talk to your grandma like that?! Boss, are you going to do anything about it? Just let him ride on your mother's head."

Normally at times like this, his mother would hold him back and stop him from talking back to the old lady, but today she said nothing.

Boss Li opened his mouth, and seeing the disappointed look in his wife and children's eyes, he finally whispered, "Mom, let's go home. Brother Wen is still young, how can he be someone else's mistress?"

Old Lady Li pushed her eldest son with her hand and said, "What's wrong with being a young boy? He's a big brother, and he's always out and about. Who would want him except Master Cao? He'll be nineteen in two years! Your brother already has two sons at the age of nineteen! After he's twenty, he'll have to pay more taxes every year. Are you so busy with all the money you have?"

Li Xiuniang couldn't help it and choked up, "Mom, he is also your grandson. How can you say that about my brother Wen?" Then she turned to look at Li Lao Da and said, "Say something!"