The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 256 The Eldest Sister is so Capricious (2)_1

Chapter 256: Chapter 256 The Eldest Sister is so Capricious (2)_1

Fang Li laughed and said, "Yes, Feng Bo! Uncle isn’t criticizing you, but you’re young and naïve now. There’s such a good opportunity right in front of you, and if you don’t seize it, once this chance is gone, there won’t be another! How many people wish for this opportunity but can’t get it!"

An opportunity for a bright future lay before him, and any normal person would choose it. If Feng Bo still said he was unwilling, it would be indefensible. Unless he made his feelings clear and expressed his wish to marry Pei Qin.

But observing Pei Qin’s attitude, she seemed indifferent to these affairs. Furthermore, she had always treated him politely, with the demeanor of an elder towards a junior, which left Feng Bo very indecisive. He was afraid of the consequences if he spoke and it didn’t work out—a result he didn’t want to admit but couldn’t help but consider.

Old Scholar Fang watched and gradually frowned.

Feng Shouxing tugged at Fang Hui, indicating they should let it go. The father-in-law was obviously planning for his grandson. If they offended him over this, it seemed unlikely the marriage would work out. Offending both sides would be bad. If Dalang really went to the town shop for a respectable position, his marriage prospects wouldn’t be too shabby afterward.

Yet Fang Hui wasn’t content. Pei Qin wasn’t so out of reach, and as her aunt by marriage, she would treat her like her own daughter. Marrying into their family, she would not suffer—what was there to disdain about a life

clearly leading to good days ahead?!

Feng Shouxing, who had been married to her for more than a decade, knew her temperament well and said with a smile, "Since there’s this opportunity, let’s let Dalang take it! After he finishes his apprenticeship and becomes a shopkeeper, it won’t be too bad!"

How could being a shopkeeper compare to being a landlord or a wealthy outsider?! Fang Hui turned her head and glared at him with wide eyes.

Feng Bo was also very reluctant. He wasn’t just thinking about wealth and status in the future; he was genuinely fond of his cousin Pei Qin and wanted to marry her.

Pei Qian watched their faces and scornfully hummed in her heart. Wait until they saw her elder sister scolding and fighting people—then they wouldn’t dare to dream!

As Old Scholar Fang’s expression darkened further, Feng Shouxing chuckled and called to Feng Bo, "If that’s the case, then you might as well give up your room! After the autumn harvest, head to the town shop! That will be planning for a good future." If he kept on waiting at the noodle shop, learning nothing and unable to secure anything, he’d end up with nothing in the end. Since there was no hope and he couldn’t compete, it would be better to choose a better path for the future!

Feng Bo didn’t want to nod in agreement, his gaze turning towards Pei Qin.

Pei Qin responded, "If my cousin really doesn’t want to go that far, then forget it. Some people like to chase after their future, while others are more attached to home!"

What prospects could a home-bound man have?! To suggest their Dalang was a home-lover! Fang Hui felt extremely displeased inside.

Fang Li watched Feng Bo with a smile, "A good man should have aspirations. Everyone is here planning for your future, and yet you seem dissatisfied! Tell us, what do you really want to do?" He was sure Feng Bo wouldn’t dare to say it.

And indeed, Feng Bo didn’t dare to say it out loud. He was concerned that if it didn’t work out, it might damage the relationship between the two families.

Pei Qin couldn’t help frowning; as a young man, his indecisiveness and lack of grand aspirations made her wonder what there was to look forward to in his future.

Old Scholar Fang also began to feel displeased.

Outside, a donkey brayed, and Pei Qin remembered the items she had bought on the donkey cart. She called out to Pei Qian to move the things inside. Chang’s house and Wang family had both given mooncakes and pastries; she gave them each two boxes of pastries, as she had already delivered mooncakes to them.

"It’s getting late. Let’s leave it at that for now—we should also head back!" Old Scholar Fang suggested leaving.

Fang Hui breathed a sigh of relief; they hadn’t forced them to give up on the spot, so there was still hope.

After hearing everything from Pei Yuan and Pei Qian, they were just waiting for Pei Qin to return and confirm it on one side, to have a talk with her. Now that everything was settled, the visitors all took their leave.

As soon as they left, Pei Qian angrily bolted the door, "Why are they sticking around our noodle shop? He wants to be the boss but doesn’t look at his own behavior, whether he’s even qualified!"