The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 246 Do You Think I Can Go to Heaven? (1)_1

Chapter 246: Chapter 246 Do You Think I Can Go to Heaven? (1)_1

Grandma Sun felt a headache coming on when Fang Hui showed up at her doorstep. After all, as the maternal aunt of Sister Peiqin and her siblings, she could not speak harshly. Offending her wouldn’t be good for Pei Qin and her siblings either. When Fang Hui mentioned wanting Pei Qin as her daughter-in-law, Grandma Sun replied with a smile and tact, "Xiao Pei is indeed adorable! Not only is she pretty, but she is also capable. She’s even started her own shop. A shopkeeper nearby mentioned that any family who takes Xiao Pei in as a daughter-in-law would be blessed with good fortune. But Xiao Pei turned the offer down!"

Grandma Sun told her that a shopkeeper had previously failed in his suit, so even if they were cousins, it would be best not to broach the subject; if rejected, it could sour relations between relatives.

Fang Hui had never heard of this, a shopkeeper taking a fancy to Qinqin, wanting to make her his daughter-in-law, only to be turned down?! She scrutinized Grandma Sun’s face with an inquisitive look, only to see regret written all over it. As she thought about Pei Qin opening a noodle shop, an uncomfortable feeling couldn’t help but stir within Fang Hui. Did she really wish to cling to a more distinguished branch? But she, an orphan with no father and a deceased mother, burdened with several younger siblings, to what heights could she possibly aspire?!

Yet she had already made the trip, and Fang Hui did not want to give up so easily. She pleaded with Grandma Sun to help her succeed in this match, "I am her own maternal aunt, which certainly sets me apart from others. I will treat her like my own daughter! Both families know each other well and are dependable, certainly better than those who appear impressive but lack substance."

Her family had eaten one of her fish, and Grandma Sun cut some meat for herself, refusing to accept her eggs and pastries, "The other family had already... without a mother, Xiao Pei lacks an elder in the household to discuss this with. If it’s brought up with Xiao Pei and something happens between the two families, it won’t look good to others!"

Listening to her imply their family didn’t compare to the one previously mentioned, which had already been turned down, Fang Hui felt a surge of annoyance, but it was not something she could express out loud. Instead, she smiled and continued to insist, asking Grandma Sun to make the visit and speak favorably on their behalf.

"If afterward the two families become estranged, I’ll be blamed! It took so much for Sister Peiqin and her siblings to finally make relatives and start interacting with them! You all should think about this matter more!" Grandma Sun refused to go, which meant she would not go, returning the gifts to her and then picking up her grandson.

Seeing that Grandma Sun had made up her mind not to help and even returned the food, Fang Hui’s complexion turned sour. With the goods in hand, she left Sun Tiezhu’s house and decided to head straight to Pei Qin’s home.

There was no one at home; Sister Peiqin and her siblings were all at the shop.

Tables, chairs, and benches were already there, just needing a good scrub. Wooden signs were nailed to the wall, listing the prices for various noodles and flours in copper coins, making everything clear at a glance. Even those who couldn’t read would know the prices upon asking, as they were clearly marked.

The kitchen was a bit cramped, so Pei Qin moved it to the side.

They were currently installing the stove and planning to clean the back kitchen thoroughly before doing a trial run.

Today was their day off, and Chang Yonglin hadn’t returned to the county, so Fang Liuming was also there helping out in the noodle shop.

When Fang Shihui arrived, she saw everyone busy at work. Fang Liuming was there, but Dalang from her family was not, having been preempted by others. With someone always in her sight to compare, she would hardly remember Dalang’s good qualities!

"Why are you here, Auntie?" Pei Wendong asked, puzzled. He welcomed her inside and called out to inform Pei Qin and the others.

"I heard you were opening a noodle shop, so I came to take a look!" Fang Hui said with a smile, putting down her things.

Upon seeing her bringing so much stuff, Pei Qian’s eyes flickered. She glanced at the meat and recognized it; she took the piece and saw the cut – it was Grandma Sun’s, who had sliced it unevenly and sold half a pound to someone else, Pei Qian remembered. Holding the meat cut by Grandma Sun, she knew it couldn’t be a gift from Sun Tiezhu’s family to hers!