The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 472: Even Became a Father (6)_1

Chapter 472: Chapter 472: Even Became a Father (6)_1

Zhao Xiaochen, who had spent most of his time at the guard station, had not been over for a long time. He said he knew where Liu’er Alley was, knew the way, yet he still got it wrong and stumbled upon Mo Heng’s place.

Zhang Gengshan, seeing a stranger, immediately became alert, "Who are you looking for?"

Zhao Xiaochen looked at him and smiled apologetically, "I’m looking for Pei Qin’s family. I might have knocked on the wrong door."

Upon hearing that he was looking for Pei Qin, Zhang Gengshan sized him up. This young man of his age ought to be the suitor Ms. Pei had mentioned for her sister. He pointed in a direction, "In the alley next door."

Zhao Xiaochen thanked him with a bow and glanced down the alley, noticing both ends looked much the same, then walked from the side of the street.

Pei Yuan had gone to the noodle shop to balance the accounts, as they were running low on flour and ingredients and needed to procure more. She wanted to calculate and inspect them herself. Hearing that her elder sister had something for her, she dropped her work and hurried back.

Just as she turned the corner, without seeing clearly, she bumped into someone head-on.

Zhao Xiaochen, realizing he had collided with someone, and that it was a girl at that, quickly steadied her and then let go, apologizing, "It was my fault for not watching where I was going, and I bumped into you. I am really sorry!"

Pei Yuan covered her nose, tears welling up from the pain and soreness.

Seeing her clutching her nose with tears in her eyes, Zhao Xiaochen was stunned for a moment, suddenly feeling somewhat helpless, "I’m sorry... I’m so sorry! Are you alright? I truly didn’t mean it!"

As her nose felt less sore, Pei Yuan lowered her hand, "It’s nothing. I was walking too fast."

Observing her beautiful face and elegant, tall figure, and her apricot eyes veiled with a film of moisture looking like a pool of water, Zhao Xiaochen hesitated for a moment. He had never seen any girl like this before.

Pei Yuan also apologized, then quickly walked towards her home.

Zhao Xiaochen, trailing a few steps behind, watched which door she entered, confirming it a few times before approaching with a mix of feelings.

The attendant of Landlord Zhao spotted him and hurriedly invited him in.

It really was this household. Zhao Xiaochen swallowed hard, then stepped inside.

Pei Qin had just been speaking to Pei Yuan, asking her to retreat to her room when she saw the guest arriving and turned to look him over.

Tall and clad in a blue cloth robe, with a handsome face and spirited eyes, he looked quite vigorous. Landlord Zhao hadn’t been incorrect; he did have the bearing of a somewhat brusque man. Pei Qin found that type more pleasing to the eye, but as he was quite young and seemed tender, it wasn’t certain she would approve, nor whether Pei Yuan would take a liking to him.

Landlord Zhao introduced him with a smile, and Zhao Xiaochen, on hearing she was Pei Qin and potentially his future aunt by marriage, hastened to greet her with a smile.

Pei Qin smiled, asked him to sit down, and struck up a conversation about household matters.

Zhao Xiaochen responded to them all.

Landlord Zhao, seeing his nephew had yet to realize, could not help but shake his head secretly. With a few subtle questions, Pei Qin had gleaned a clear understanding of his nephew’s family situation. When the conversation seemed comprehensive, he indicated it was time to leave and also sought Pei Qin’s opinion, to see what she thought.

Pei Qin simply let Pei Yuan decide for herself.

Choosing for herself was something Pei Yuan hadn’t even dared to think about before. For the marriage proposal visit, she had intended to leave everything in her elder sister’s hands for her to decide. But when it was mentioned that they were without parents and she would have to make her own decisions on such important matters in life, Pei Yuan agreed to make her own choice.

With both family and others present, Landlord Zhao, being the elder, stayed nearby, and having a brief conversation was no issue.

Zhao Xiaochen, witnessing Pei Yuan stepping out and realizing the marriage proposal was for her, couldn’t help feeling an inexplicable surge of joy and broke into a grin at her.

Seeing his foolishly happy smile, recalling their hurried encounter on the way home, Pei Yuan’s cheeks flushed slightly.

Seeing a promising situation, Landlord Zhao signaled Zhao Xiaochen to speak.

Zhao Xiaochen was direct. He started by asking Pei Yuan, "If you think... if you think I’m alright, shall we settle this? I’m a bit rough around the edges, but I won’t let you marry me only to live a hard life!"

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