Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 282 - 282 283 Someone in the Heart_1

Chapter 282: Chapter 283 Someone in the Heart_1 Chapter 282: Chapter 283 Someone in the Heart_1 “Yes, yes, yes, I owe it all to you, not a bit of credit can be taken away from you. However, the name you chose is indeed good, simple and nice to hear. I originally just hoped she could live safely and happily. Beyond that, I really don’t have any other requirements,” Mrs. Lin said.

“As long as you like it. I chose it because I knew your character and understood your wishes for the child. But—” Muniang suddenly changed the subject and paused before saying, “Do you really want to spend your life alone with the child? Do you truly believe you’ll be happy living like this?”

Qinghe smiled softly, looking at the child and said, “I think it’s quite good. After being driven out by the Qiao family last year, I’ve come to terms with a lot of things. Especially after the birth of the child, I feel like nothing else matters. The heavens have given her to me, and I’m content with that. I don’t want to think about anything else. I just want to quietly stay with her so she can grow up safe and happy.”

With a “bang,” something seemed to have fallen to the ground. Muniang and Qinghe turned their heads and saw Zeng Gang standing at the door in a flustered state, clumsily picking up things: “I, uh, I just happened to pass by and heard, heard that your child was born, so I came to see.”

Actually, as soon as he heard that Qinghe had given birth, he immediately rushed over. He just wanted to see if mother and son were safe. But now, hearing Qinghe say those words, was she really planning to spend her life alone with the child? Thinking of this, Zeng Gang felt indescribably gloomy.

Muniang found it very amusing inside. Couldn’t this grown man act a little less cowardly? Although, he was only like this in front of Qinghe.

“So you actually brought gifts? If you were just passing by, why bring anything at all?” Muniang playfully wanted to expose his act.

Zeng Gang became even more tongue-tied: “I, I, I happened to bring it along—”

Latterly, he seemed utterly unable to continue speaking and instead shoved the items into Muniang’s arms: “Take good care of Qinghe for me, I must be going.”

Muniang quickly laughed and said, “All right, all right, I won’t tease you anymore. You’re already here, so stay for a meal before you go.”

Zeng Gang was about to refuse when Qinghe chuckled and said, “Just stay for a meal before you go. Not many people have come to see Xi’er, and since you’re already here and brought so many things, how could we let you leave on an empty stomach? We can’t let others say we lack hospitality, can we?”

Zeng Gang scratched his head and finally agreed: “Well, all right, I’ll stay for a meal then, since I’m not busy anyway.”

Muniang gave him a light glare. How quickly he changed his tune!

But Zeng Gang did not notice Muniang’s glance and immediately directed his attention to the child in Muniang’s arms: “Is this the child? She looks really good.”

“Do you want to hold her?” Muniang offered.

“This, wouldn’t it be inappropriate?” Zeng Gang actually longed to do so.

“What’s inappropriate about it? It’s like making her an extra uncle.”

Qinghe teased, “You’re quite forward, already claiming kin with Xi’er.”

Zeng Gang responded cheerfully, “Becoming an uncle is great, I’m quite willing. Such a lovely girl, of course, I like her. It seems I’m the one benefiting here.”

Muniang chuckled and then handed the child over to him. Zeng Gang was clearly nervous, his body stiffening.

Muniang really wanted to tease him maliciously, wondering why he was as excited as a real father. But considering Zeng Gang’s nervousness at the moment, fearing he might drop the child if she said anything, Muniang decided against it.

When it was time to eat, Mrs. Lin kept adding food to Zeng Gang’s plate, “Eat more, ah. You come over often when you have free time, right? You’ve helped us out so much, it’s only right that we properly thank you, isn’t it?”

Muniang snickered inwardly. Why did those words sound so familiar? Last time Wu Haoli came over, her mother seemed to say the same thing.

Zeng Gang hastened to express his gratitude, accepting all the dishes and starting to eat heartily. The more Mrs. Lin watched, the more she liked him, so she gave Lin Kexin a meaningful glance to see what she thought. Lin Kexin wasn’t demanding at all when it came to men these days; good character and the right age were enough! So, looking at Zeng Gang, she also felt he wasn’t bad, but naturally, those thoughts couldn’t be spoken aloud, so she just kept her head down and ate without talking.

Seeing the potential, Mrs. Lin struck up a conversation with Zeng Gang, asking about everything—whether he had any marriage prospects, what his parents were doing, what his family situation was like—in short, it was a complete interrogation.

Zeng Gang wasn’t foolish and immediately caught the drift, “Auntie, just speak your mind.”

“It’s just that you’re not getting any younger, and it’s time to settle down, right? I was thinking of introducing you to a girl, one with good qualities,” Mrs. Lin said, while surreptitiously glancing at Lin Kexin.

Only then did Zeng Gang realize this was matchmaking!

Zeng Gang waved his hands in refusal, “Auntie, that won’t do, I… I’m not ready to marry yet.”

Mrs. Lin frowned, “At your age, why don’t you have a wife yet? Don’t delay too much.”

Zeng Gang gave a bitter smile, glanced at Qinghe, and saw that she was focused on playing with a child, seemingly not paying any attention to him. He felt a surge of bitterness, but even so, he couldn’t let go that easily.

Zeng Gang said earnestly, “Auntie, I won’t hide it from you, there’s someone I’m interested in.”

“What?” Mrs. Lin was taken aback.

Muniang’s hand trembled. Was this the rhythm of a direct confession?

Qinghe looked at Zeng Gang in astonishment, somewhat disbelieving.

Biting his lip, Zeng Gang continued, “It’s a bit embarrassing to say in front of you, Auntie, but I’ve had my eye on that girl for a year now. Unfortunately, she doesn’t seem interested in me, and I was just waiting for her to make up her mind.”

Well, he didn’t name names, but for Zeng Gang, this was already a pretty good breakthrough.

Mrs. Lin felt a pang of regret, but since he already had someone in mind, it wasn’t good to press further, so she smiled and changed the subject, “Which family’s girl is it? She must be blind. Tell your auntie; I’ll speak on your behalf. How can she pass up such a good match?”

Zeng Gang scratched his head sheepishly, “I’m not that great, am I? All I have is a bit of brute strength to earn some silver to support the family. If she really doesn’t fancy me, it’s normal.”

As Zeng Gang spoke, he stole a glance at Qinghe but heard her laughing, “Brute strength? I’ve heard you’re a master craftsman, quite famous in Qinghua City despite your young age. Otherwise, would people from the prefectural city specifically seek you out to work on their houses? With such good conditions, and you’re also a nice guy, I don’t think any girl would really look down on you.”

Zeng Gang’s eyes brightened. So he was that good in Qinghe’s eyes?