Rebirth in Famine: She Thrives by Lucky Space
Chapter 161 admitted

Chapter 161: 161 admitted

Kong Mengjie kept her head down, but dared not shed tears. She was afraid to tell the truth to her family now. It was too embarrassing to start.

"You brought him home, does that mean you agreed? Do you not realize being a stepmother is difficult? Do you not know he is much older than you, and when he gets old, you will have to take care of him?" Tian Shulan lamented about Kong Mengjie, frustrated by her decision.

"Just tell me why you’re with him," Kong Zhongyou still knew his daughter well. She was far more clever than her three brothers and wouldn’t be so easily swayed by small gains.

"Dad, we’re already together," Kong Mengjie said with a sob in her voice, revealing the hard-to-confess reason.

"How could you not care for yourself?" Tian Shulan slapped her on the back a few times.

"Did you choose this yourself?"

Kong Mengjie nodded. What could she say now? Could she claim that she had been forced and then repeatedly went back to him, even being cornered by others?

"Alright, you chose this path yourself. Since you willingly accepted, I won’t object."

"Dear, that man is almost old enough to be Mengjie’s dad."

"What do you plan to do?"

"I don’t know, but this is too easy for him," Tian Shulan said bitterly.

"Foolish child, let him in."

Tian Shulan reluctantly went to the main room. "You come in."

Huang Hongwei felt a bit nervous too, knowing he had forced someone’s daughter.

Upon entering and seeing Kong Mengjie standing in the middle of the room, he stood beside her.

"Mengjie, you two go out with your mom."

Tian Shulan pulled her daughter outside.

"Come over and sit."

"Yes." Huang Hongwei sat on the edge of the kang.

"Uncle, I truly like Mengjie. I will definitely treat her well in the future."

"Your age is a factor here; Mengjie is still young. Since both of you are willing, as parents, we won’t object. But remember, if we find out you’ve mistreated her, we won’t let it slide."

"Uncle, don’t worry. I swear, I’ll absolutely treat Mengjie well. She makes the decisions, and she runs the household.

Uncle, here’s 140 yuan, which Mengjie said was borrowed from the family. We’re returning it. Also, this is 20 yuan as a betrothal gift."

Kong Zhongyou didn’t refuse. "We will still prepare the dowry that is due when marrying off our daughter."

"Uncle, these things don’t matter to me. I have a house near the textile factory. Both of us have jobs. Our future days won’t be difficult."

"I heard from Mengjie that you have three children. Do you and Mengjie want more kids?"

"Of course we do. I’m older than her, so I need to plan the way ahead for her."

Listening to Huang Hongwei’s words made Kong Zhongyou feel a bit more relieved.

"Alright, since you’ve made such promises, I agree. Treat her well."

The two came out of the room. "Child’s mother, go make some food. These two surely haven’t eaten yet."

Tian Shulan was still sulking, but since Kong Zhongyou spoke, she couldn’t argue.

"Mom, you don’t have to bother. We need to go back; we both have work tomorrow. The day after tomorrow at noon, we’ll go get the marriage certificate. The wedding feast is set for the 25th of the lunar month as Uncle said. I’ll send Mengjie back two days in advance." Huang Hongwei could easily see Tian Shulan’s dissatisfaction and responded pleasingly.

Both of their residences are registered at the textile factory, so there’s no need to open a certificate at home.

"Alright, take care on the road." Even though Kong Zhongyou agreed, he still felt uneasy.

Kong Mengjie hadn’t said a word since coming out, following behind Huang Hongwei as they left.

No family members came out to see her off, and she was deeply hurt. She had once been proud and planned to find someone with good conditions, hosting a big event in the village to envy everyone.

But although Huang Hongwei is a director, his age is too large, and he is twice divorced; what’s there to boast about?

"Mengjie, tomorrow you’ll officially be my wife, under my name, Huang Hongwei.

Also, thank you for hiding it for me," Huang Hongwei felt particularly touched. He initially thought he would be scolded, but seeing the old couple unsatisfied yet not hating him, Mengjie must not have said anything.

"As long as you treat me well in the future, that’s enough."

"Rest assured, from now on, you’ll be in charge at home, and I’ll listen to everything you say. We also need to host a feast; I’ll take some days off to arrange it at home."

"No need, just invite a few close friends for a simple ceremony at home. We won’t collect gifts or treat them to meals."

"How can that be? We need a grand event, don’t worry, I’ll arrange it well. The feast will be held at home; I’ll ask Liu from the cafeteria to help."

"Mengjie, we don’t have time to renovate the house, so I’ll find someone to make the bedding."

"Don’t trouble yourself, I don’t care about those things. It’s almost the 19th already, only a few days left. Mom should be preparing."

"No way, new bedding must be made. I’ll find someone, just wait peacefully.

Also, tomorrow morning we’ll go to the union to get the marriage certificate. We still need the factory manager to sign, and the day after we’ll go get the certificate."

"Hmm, I’ll listen to you. If the leave is hard to get, we can just buy some candy to share with everyone to celebrate, there’s no need to dwell on formalities."

"I’m afraid of shortchanging you."

"It’s okay, I know you’re good to me; as long as you remain this way, that’s all that matters."

"Then I must strive for that."

The two returned home after ten o’clock. "Mengjie, don’t return to the dormitory, stay at home."

Kong Mengjie shook her head, regardless of the situation, she must return. Even if they got their certificate tomorrow, she must wait until the feast is completed to move over.

Huang Hongwei had no choice, realizing Kong Mengjie was feeling down, and dared not press on.

Kong Mengjie returned to the dormitory, still with an empty stomach but no appetite.

There were three people in the dormitory; seeing Kong Mengjie enter, they uneasily lay back down.

How could she not know they were talking about her, but what’s done is done, let them say what they want.

Huang Hongwei lay on the cold kang, feeling elated, even hungry he could endure. He finally fulfilled his wish, marrying the lovely young girl.

Wei Kaiyun looked at Shen Xueqi furiously drinking on the side. "Don’t drink more, you’ve had enough."

"Haha, it’s nothing; what’s a bit of alcohol? You don’t know, Kaiyun, all women are the same.

Come, let’s toast again."

"I can’t, I’ve had enough already, you’re upset today, don’t drown your sorrows in alcohol. It’s bad for your health."

"Hahaha, why should I be upset? Just disappointed, I just want someone who treats me well, but I’m faced again with reality, proving once more how blind I am."