Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 260 - 173 Mr. Yu_3

Chapter 260: Chapter 173 Mr. Yu_3

Old woman Qian sat down with a huff upon hearing the news.

"Great-grandpa, Great-grandma," Qian Yijin entered the room with a smile. His arrival was like a breath of spring that swept away the winter grimness from the old lady’s face, instantly bringing back the warmth of spring and blooming flowers.

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year’s Eve, and the family was due to attend the New Year’s Eve dinner at Qian’s Main Courtyard, as well as to visit the graves of the Qian ancestors and Manjiang.

Cheng Yue definitely wouldn’t go. Before her children left, she quietly cautioned them, "Don’t kowtow to that fake grave; your father will be back soon."

The young siblings could only nod in agreement.

Qian Yijin had repeatedly invited Mr. Yu. Qian Sangui even went to the big courtyard to ask for him behind his back, but he resolutely refused to go to the Qian’s Main Courtyard for the New Year’s Eve dinner. He said he didn’t like crowds and was used to spending the New Year alone. Therefore, Qian Sangui had no choice but to instruct the brothers Su Erwu to take good care of the old gentleman.

The entire family returned from the large graves and changed into cheerful new clothes, then gathered at Qian’s Main Courtyard for the New Year’s Eve dinner. This year’s feast was even more lavish with all kinds of meat and fish, and the tables were stacked with dishes.

Like in previous years, Old man Qian gave his summary, first praising Qian Sangui, followed by Qian Dagui and Qian Sigui, and then Qian Manhe. Finally, he also praised Lady Xiao Wong, who had brought a new child into the Qian family, and also commended Lady Xu, who was pregnant again.

After the meal, the Old Brothers of the Qian family convened a board meeting for Old Brother Snack House. Old man Qian, acting as a supervisory board member, attended the meeting where they discussed the opening of a branch in the county.

Qian Yixiu was playing Chinese jump rope with Qian Manting and Qian Yiduo in Duo Duo’s room.

Qian Manting asked Duo Duo in a low voice, "Yesterday, I thought I heard Sister Die crying, and the eldest aunt was scolding her. What happened?"

With her lips pouted, Duo Duo said, "It seems that there were two families who came to propose marriage to Auntie Die. My grandma liked one of the young men, had someone inquire about him, and said he was excellent. But my little aunt didn’t want to, saying she didn’t want to marry. That’s why grandma scolded her and even pinched her a couple of times."

No wonder Qian Yixiu saw that Qian Mandie’s eyes were red, and as soon as Qian Manxia visited, she was pulled into the room by her to talk privately.

Qian Yixiu said, "If Auntie Die doesn’t want to, just let it be. Why is grandma so anxious about it?"

"This time, both Great-grandpa and grandpa said that the young man was good and tried to persuade my aunt to marry him. In desperation, my aunt said she would cut her hair and become a nun, and only then did they stop pressing the matter," Qian Yiduo said.

At the moment, Lady Wang was whispering about this matter in her room with Lady Wu and Lady Wong, "That young man is really not bad; his family is a small landlord with over a hundred acres of land. His wife died a few years ago, leaving an eight-year-old daughter. Although he’s a few years older, an older man tends to be more caring. While Auntie Die would become a stepmother if she married him, it’s just a girl who will be married off after a few years, which is much better than being a stepmother to someone else’s sons. I even had someone specially inquire about him, and they said the young man has a good temper, and his in-laws are kind as well. But that child, Die, just doesn’t want to..."

She trailed off with tears welling in her eyes.

Lady Wu and Lady Wong felt it inappropriate to say much, so they simply tried to console Lady Wang, telling her Die was still young, and there was still time for her to meet someone even better.

After the meeting ended, Qian Sangui led his family back home.

They had barely reached the western end of the village when they could see Qian Xiaofeng, Qian Xiaolei, Su Sanwu, and a few other boys setting off firecrackers on the wild land. Monkey Brother, Benben, and Tiaotiao excitedly ran and jumped around them, while Zi Zhu and Cai XiaoYe stood to the side, laughing, alongside several village children. It was indeed a lively scene on the wasteland.

Big red lanterns hung conspicuously at the gate and on the trees inside the courtyard, adding even more merriment to the manor.

Upon seeing this, Qian Yijin excitedly pulled his sister along to join them.

Qian Hua and others had closed the Jinxiu Embroidery Workshop the day before and had rushed back from the county town to spend New Year’s in the countryside.

Lifestyle at home had improved, and not only did the masters buy new clothes, even the servants each received two sets, along with a year-end bonus in silver. Especially for Qian Hua, who was given a huge red envelope of ten taels of silver as recognition for his exceptional contributions.

The masters’ New Year’s Eve dinner was set up in the dining hall of the small courtyard, and right next to it, a small table was specially arranged where Qian Hua and Old man Cai dined to show favor. The rest of the servants ate in the big courtyard.

Qian Sangui and Qian Yijin again visited Mr. Yu’s small hut, persistently inviting him to join them for dinner in the main house, and Mr. Yu reluctantly agreed.

It was not yet dark when they began the New Year’s Eve dinner.

This was the first time Mr. Yu had seen Cheng Yue, and he couldn’t help but be startled. He found it incredible that such a farmer’s family could marry a daughter-in-law with such appearance and grace. What struck him most was that she seemed familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before.

It was evident her gaze was different from the others, denoting thoughtlessness. Otherwise, such a phoenix would never have fallen into this nest.

He had already heard from Qian Yijin that his mother was not very well, but as it turned out, it was her mind that was not quite right.