Rebirth of a Village Girl

Chapter 1132: 287: May you gather much, this object most evokes longing_6

“Dude, what character is this?”

Since the time when Zhao Yu got a taste of Dude’s ruthlessness, he dared not to call Dude a little jerk anymore.

Ying Ying Ying…

It was really too scary!

Thinking back on his past self, Zhao Yu felt he was truly like a fearless calf that knows nothing of the tiger’s might.

Adorably foolish.

Dude looked at the pair of hands draped over his shoulder with a bit of helplessness, “Can you not stand so close to me?”

Zhao Yu said speechlessly, “We’re all men here, what’s there to be afraid of?”

Dude unemotionally pushed Zhao Yu’s hand away, keeping his distance, “This is the character ’Ben’ in its rare form, which is homophonic to ’run’ and also means to sprint.”

Zhao Yu scratched his head, “This is too difficult! It’s just too hard! Being human is really exhausting!”

“You’re just too dumb,” said Dude, twirling the Buddha Beads, without mincing words.

Zhao Yu suddenly noticed that the Buddha Beads in Dude’s hands were different from usual; these beads were very red, shining brightly, making Dude’s hands appear even fairer and more slender.

“Did you change your Buddha Beads? What are these made of? The color is so pretty!”

Dude’s expression remained unchanged, “They are called ’blood bodhi’.”

Zhao Yu reached out her hand, “Can I take a look?”

“No.” Dude refused directly.

His sense of territory was too strong; no ordinary person should even think about touching his belongings.

“Hmph! Stingy!” Zhao Yu rolled her eyes at him.

“But what the heck is ’blood bodhi’?” Zhao Yu continued to ask.

“Blood bodhi is blood bodhi,” Dude replied, his tone indifferent, not wanting to explain any further.

Zhao Yu was really too curious, she remembered the name ’blood bodhi’ and went to look it up in books later on, finally finding such an explanation: blood bodhi is also known as Sea Red Beans.

There’s a poem about it.

Sea Red Beans grow in the south, budding a few branches in spring.

I hope you pick more, for this thing evokes the deepest longing.

Later, Zhao Yu found another line of poetry: The exquisite dice admit Sea Red Beans, deep longing, do you know or not?

Both poems suggest that Sea Red Beans symbolize longing.

Longing.

Longing.

Zhao Yu rested her head on her left hand, who could Dude be longing for?

Zhao Yu thought hard but couldn’t come up with an answer.

For someone like Dude who might fall for another person seemed bizarre in itself.

Maybe she was wrong, perhaps Dude didn’t wear the beads because they symbolized ’longing’?

Zhao Yu lifted her head to look out the window, where the moon was large and round, casting a layer of radiance over the earth, accompanied by the pleasant sound of frogs.

Lulled by the frog chorus, it wasn’t long before Zhao Yu drifted into dreamland.

The eighth day of the seventh lunar month is a good day; today, Wu Chenjun’s parents and grandparents were visiting the Ni Family. The parents and elders from both sides sat together to discuss the wedding date for the two children.

After unanimous decision by the parents, the wedding date was set for the eighteenth day of the eighth lunar month; there was more than a month left from now, providing ample time to prepare various things.

Wu Chenjun was in high spirits due to the joyful occasion; he didn’t expect that he and Shangguan Xi’s day would come so soon.

Shangguan Xi also didn’t expect that in the end, she would walk down the aisle with Wu Chenjun.

Ni Yang, smiling, said, “Sister Xiaoxi, you don’t need to buy roses for the wedding, just have people cut them directly from the flower fields when the time comes, and after the wedding ceremony, they can be reused.”

Mo Qishen, with his arm around Ni Yang’s shoulder, added, “Also, don’t worry about the wedding dress and groom’s suit, I’ve ordered a set to be customized from France.”

Shangguan Xi’s smile was tinged with shy delight.

Wu Chenjun said, “Then thank you, future brother-in-law.”

Although Mo Qishen’s reputation in Beijing had hit rock bottom, Wu Chenjun didn’t look down on Mo Qishen in the slightest.

He had a feeling that Mo Qishen was a person who kept his cards close to his chest.

Does your average Joe have connections to order wedding dresses from France?

Mo Qishen said, “We’re all family here, no need for formalities.”

Wu Chenjun followed up on that, “Xiaoxi and I are getting married soon, when are you and Yangyang planning to hold the event?”

Mo Qishen turned his gaze towards Ni Yang, “That depends on Yangyang, I’m not in a hurry.”

“Oh, you’re not in a hurry? Well, I’m not in a hurry either,” Ni Yang quipped, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Now Mo Qishen was thrown off balance and immediately said, “I am in a hurry! Isn’t it okay if I’m in a hurry?”

“You’re in a hurry?” Ni Yang looked up at Mo Qishen.

“Yes, I’m in a hurry!” Mo Qishen nodded slightly.

Ni Yang deliberately teased him, “Then I’m not in a hurry.”

Mo Qishen: “…”

Shangguan Xi couldn’t help but laugh, “Yangyang, stop teasing him.”

Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was almost the day of Shangguan Xi and Wu Chenjun’s wedding.

The night before the wedding, Ni Cuihua came to Shangguan Xi’s bedroom.

“Mom, it’s so late, is there something you need?”

Ni Cuihua smiled and said, “Nothing major, just wanted to have a chat with you.”

“Then sit down, please.” Shangguan Xi patted the bed beside her.

Ni Cuihua sat on the edge of the bed, and taking Shangguan Xi’s hand in hers, said, “Xiaoxi, I’m truly thankful to the heavens for giving me such a sensible and beautiful daughter like you. I’m also very happy that, all along, you’ve treated me as if I were your biological mother…”

They say that being a stepmother is difficult, but Ni Cuihua has never felt the meaning of this saying with Shangguan Xi and Shangguan Xu.

These two kids were too sensible. From the first day she was with Shangguan Dehui, they never caused her any worry.

Now that Shangguan Xi was about to get married and leave, as a mother, she really couldn’t bear to part with her.

“Mom, what are you talking about? Since you married Dad, you’re my mom! And besides, you’ve been wonderful. There’s a saying that empathy begets kindness. You’ve been good to us, and it’s only right that we are good to you too! Also, I want to thank you. It’s your presence that’s brought warmth to our home, and it’s you who made my brother and I feel maternal love and the warmth of a family.”

Saying this, Shangguan Xi reached out and hugged Ni Cuihua.

Ni Cuihua’s eyes reddened slightly, “Xiaoxi, thank you.”

“It’s me who should be thanking you.”

Before Ni Cuihua arrived, the Shangguan family was like scattered sand, the house always felt cold and icy. It was Ni Cuihua who made this home feel more real.

“Silly child, don’t cry. You’re going to be a bride. If you cry and swell up your eyes, it won’t do for putting on makeup tomorrow.” Ni Cuihua wiped away Shangguan Xi’s tears.

“Mom, don’t cry either.”

Ni Cuihua nodded, “Okay, Mom won’t cry.”

After saying that, Ni Cuihua imparted somewords about respecting her in-laws to Shangguan Xi, then took out a passbook and handed it to Shangguan Xi.

Shangguan Xi was startled, “What are you doing?”

Ni Cuihua said with a smile, “It’s just a little something fron me. It’s not much money, but just accept it.”

“Mom, I can’t take this!” Shangguan Xi refused.

Shangguan Dehui had already transferred all of the Shangguan family’s assets into her name. How could she take Ni Cuihua’s money at a time like this?

Ni Cuihua said, “Xiaoxi, if you truly think of me as your mother, then keep the passbook.”

Shangguan Xi dared not refuse any longer.

Ni Cuihua continued, “No matter what, us women must stand tall and not let anyone look down on us. No need to go asking men for money. Keep this money for now, and if there’s an emergency in the future, you can use it then. Although it’s not a lot, it may come in handy in a pinch.”

“Okay,” Shangguan Xi nodded. Saying she wasn’t moved would be a lie.