C26 Fu Xiaoqing's Dream
Fu Xiaoqing was holding a big, lively grass fish, weighing at least a dozen catties.
She threw the grass fish onto the bed, and the fish's body twisted as it continuously jumped onto Ma Guoliang's body. Ma Guoliang was so scared that he quickly got off the bed with an embarrassed look on his face.
"Brother Fu, look at this. . . "
Fu Yonggui was also very embarrassed. He glared at Fu Xiaoqing and roared, "You little girl, why are you talking to your Uncle Ma?!"
Fu Xiaoqing stood there without moving. She looked at Ma Guoliang and pointed at the grass fish on the bed.
"Uncle Ma, my conditions are not difficult. Your family has contracted several miles of river section. In terms of financial resources, it is the first in the village. But those are all earned by you. If you want me to marry Ma Xiaoxin, that's fine. He has to prove that he's a good man. This grass fish. . . I caught it from the river this morning. I jumped into the river and caught it with my bare hands. If Ma Xiaoxin really has that intention for me, tomorrow morning, I'll throw this fish back into the river. If he can do it within an hour. . . If I catch this fish again, I will admire him. . . I have nothing to say. From now on, I will be a member of Old Ma's family. If you don't want any of the betrothal gifts, I'll prepare my own dowry. "
Fu Xiaoqing's words caused Fu Yonggui's entire body to tremble in anger. He pointed at her and cursed, "Damned girl! Are you crazy? What nonsense are you spouting? Quickly scram back into the house! "
When Ma Guoliang heard this, he knew that this matter was over. Fu Xiaoqing simply refused ten thousand times. Who could catch a fish after throwing it into the river? This was nonsense!
"Brother Fu, you take the child's words seriously. Don't be angry, don't be angry. If you have something to say, let's have a good talk. Don't scold the child. . . "
Ma Guoliang was helpless and could only try to smooth things over. However, Fu Xiaoqing stuck her neck out and her tone was still very tough.
"Uncle Ma, I'm no longer a child. I hope that my life can be decided by myself and not be treated as a commodity and discussed about the price. Dad, give me a year's time. If it doesn't work this time, I'll marry whoever you want me to marry. "
As she said this, Fu Xiaoqing's tears kept rolling in her eyes.
No one could understand how Fu Xiaoqing felt. In the last two years at home, how much they wanted to have a life of their dreams.
She didn't feel ashamed or embarrassed about fishing or working at home. She was a university student, but she stayed at home and became a fisherman girl.
However, she also had her own dreams and ambitions. She had also longed for the day that this "Swan Lady" could really fly into the blue sky, change her home, and even change the fate of Little River Village.
When Fu Xiaoqing was still very young, Little River Village's "cement road" had been famous for its proximity.
It was a true "cement road" - - - every time it rained, there would be water and mud. Basically, there was no boots that could get out of the village. People outside secretly called Little River Village "Boots Tent. "
It had been almost twenty years, but the situation on the "cement road" in front of the door had not changed much. Every time the village repaired the road, they would only pull some soil padding. One cushion, in a few days, would only need two rounds of rain to return to its original form.
Fu Xiaoqing had once secretly made up her mind to repair this broken road for the village.
Unfortunately. . .
She remembered her grandmother. When she was young, her family was poor. It took her a lot of effort to make fish skin paintings, but she couldn't bear to light the lights, so she had to endure it. In the end, she broke her eyes when she was young.
There was also Li Dongmei from the village. Last winter, she went out to pick up firewood. She fell from the mountainside and became permanently disabled.
As long as the village was rich, every family would use a clay boiler to burn coal. As for the winter, would they go into the mountains to collect firewood while enduring the snow?
Also, Liu Sanshun's neighbor, Uncle Zhu, had a liver disease at a young age. He was reluctant to treat it and had always taken some cheap medicine to support it. He said that he wanted to save money for the children to study. When he grew up, he would have a promising future and would no longer have to suffer from this poverty. . .
Fu Xiaoqing was already unwilling to continue thinking about it. She walked over and used three fingers to grab the big herbivorous fish's cheek. She held it in her hands and ran out without looking back.
The big grass fish that was still jumping and struggling just now instantly became obedient in her hands.
Looking at Fu Xiaoqing's back, Ma Guoliang and Fu Yonggui looked at each other helplessly and sighed at the same time.
"Brother Fu, don't take it to heart. There's nothing a lady can do about it. Didn't my son also not listen to me? It's all the same. . . "
" This girl is becoming more and more disobedient. I. . . Hey, Old Ma, I can't take your gift anymore. Take it back. You saw it just now too. Look at the way it is. If I force her any more, she will dare to jump into the river. "
Fu Yonggui picked up the cigarette and stuffed it into Ma Guoliang's hand, shaking his head helplessly.
Ma Guoliang wanted to put it down, but he was reluctant to do so. He walked out the door, feeling that he would not be able to explain it to his wife and children.
He came out to propose a marriage, but he didn't even give out a gift. He was so embarrassed that he panicked.
Even if his wife and children said something, if the villagers saw it, they would have to poke his spine.
He might as well throw caution to the wind.
As the saying goes, if you can't bear to part with your child, you can't trap a wolf. If you can't bear to part with your wife, you can't catch a hooligan!
When he thought of this, Ma Guoliang put the things down again.
"Brother Fu, you keep the things. It doesn't matter if the child's mind succeeds or not. In the future, the two of us still have to walk around. Besides. . . The incident from the previous year had been quite unpleasant, and I've always felt bad about it. Today, I'll treat it as me paying you back. When will it be in the future? The child has changed his mind. We might even have a chance to be in-laws. Don't fight with me. . . "
After saying that, Ma Guoliang took out the smartphone from his pocket and placed it on top of a chicken cage in the yard.
"This is a gift from me to the child. Don't be too stubborn. Young man, if you're willing to broadcast it live, just let her play. Little Qing was very sensible. She would fish with you every day. She was virtuous and capable. Don't be ungrateful and don't always scold the child. She only has such a precious daughter. Can't she be spoiled? "
Ma Guoliang deliberately said these words loudly. He thought to himself that this time, he was very generous and sincere. Next, it would depend on the Fu family's attitude.
If he really didn't want to give up his honey pot, he would have to crawl into Liu Sanshun's hornet's nest. It could only be said that Fu Xiaoqing wasn't that lucky. She was too stupid.
After saying that, Ma Guoliang squeezed out an awkward fake smile and walked out.
Fu Yonggui pretended to chase after her and said, "Look at her Uncle Ma. What are you doing? For no reason, how can I accept such a valuable gift from you. . . "
But he was just saying it out loud. The cigarettes, alcohol, and the phone were all left on the spot without moving. He had no intention of returning them to Ma Guoliang.
Seeing Ma Guoliang walk away, Aunt Fu rolled her eyes at him. Only then did she say, "You're just being greedy. You won't be able to get married later. Let's see how you raise your head in the village. "
"Why can't I raise my head? The one who came to propose is Ma Guoliang, not me. He wants our daughter, so he should give her some gifts. Otherwise, my eldest daughter, who I have raised for more than twenty years, will be given to Old Ma's family for nothing? Hmph, this is all I have. I don't like it. "
Fu Yonggui rolled his eyes. He arrogantly picked up his cigarette and wine and walked into the house.
Aunt Fu sighed and picked up the phone on the chicken cage. After thinking for a while, she went to the backyard.
No matter what, it was better to see her daughter's attitude.
Those who entered the house went into the backyard and went to the backyard. The courtyard regained its peace.
At this moment, a person quietly poked his head out of the wall and looked at the courtyard.
It was Liu Sanshun.
He had seen everything that had just happened.