"Exactly, we don't mind him being a fool, why should you look down on us!"
Just as Aunt Lu was about to continue, Lu Fang, with her hands on her hips, continued to question her. Her demeanor was even more aggressive than a shrew's!
"Let's go. I don't believe anyone else would want a fool besides our family!"
Mother and daughter grumbled as they walked out. The moment they opened the door, they saw a large truck parked at the entrance.
"Erzhu!"
Seeing Erzhu, Li Mei ran over with a wronged look, her eyes slightly red.
"What's wrong?"
A trace of heartache flashed in Erzhu's eyes. He instinctively wanted to hug Li Mei but feared overstepping boundaries.
"You must be Erzhu. We came for a blind date, but your sister-in-law kept stalling!"
Seeing the handsome young man before her, Aunt Lu pulled her daughter over and complained indignantly.
In her opinion, her daughter was as beautiful as a flower, and Erzhu would side with her!
"I'm very busy right now, please leave."
As soon as Erzhu saw his sister-in-law, he assumed she was being bullied by these two women, so he naturally had no pleasant expression.
Just as Aunt Lu was about to explain the situation in detail, she heard this response.
Mother and daughter were both infuriated. Their faces turned red, feeling as if they would explode at any moment!
"Fool, don't you know what's good for you!"
Lu Fang couldn't hold back any longer and pointed at Erzhu, shouting angrily.
"Brother, where should these machines be placed?"
Just as Lu Fang was about to cause more trouble, a voice interrupted her. She turned around and was stunned by what she saw.
An entire truckload of agricultural machinery!
There were threshers, seeders, rice transplanters, and even lawnmowers. The combined value of these machines was hundreds of thousands!
Aunt Lu's mouth hung open as she looked at it all, her eyes filled with shock!
Lu Fang stared blankly at the scene, wanting to speak but finding herself speechless for a moment.
They had heard that Erzhu was rich, which was why they wanted to marry their daughter to him, but they never expected him to be so wealthy!
"Put them in the courtyard first."
Erzhu ignored the two of them and pointed to the courtyard for the man.
"Erzhu, why did you buy so many agricultural machines?"
Li Mei, having recovered from her shock, pointed at the agricultural machinery with a look of confusion.
Everyone in their village was now planting ginseng, so these machines were of no use to them, yet Erzhu had bought so many!
Alas, Erzhu's foolishness seemed to be worsening!
"I'm planning to start an agricultural machinery rental company."
Erzhu smiled slightly, looking at the agricultural machinery as if they were treasures.
These agricultural machines were expensive, and the villagers couldn't afford to buy them. In the past, they had to either hire people or travel far to rent them, which was a waste of time and money.
But if his company were to open, it would not only save everyone's planting costs but also make money. Why not?
"Auntie, the most important thing in choosing a son-in-law is character, not money!"
Hearing a few chuckles, Erzhu finally remembered Aunt Lu and her daughter and directly revealed their intentions.
Upon hearing this, Aunt Lu instantly came to her senses, her face turning terrifyingly dark.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Our Lu family is a respectable family in Taohua Village. How could we sell our daughter for money!"
"Exactly, no matter how rich a fool is, he's still a fool. Don't think I really fancy you!"
Their intentions exposed, Aunt Lu and her daughter cursed in shame and anger, but Erzhu didn't listen. He grabbed Li Mei and walked into the courtyard.
He had seen plenty of such snobs. The more fiercely they cursed, the more it proved he had guessed correctly!
Seeing Erzhu ignore her, Aunt Lu's face grew even more somber, as if it could drip water. However, this was not her village, and she dared not be too arrogant.
The truck driver beside them was almost laughing tears. He had seen people who were greedy for money, but never someone so openly driven by it!
For money, they personally went to the man's house to propose marriage. These mother and daughter were truly bizarre!
The workers unloading the agricultural machinery couldn't hold back their laughter. There were all sorts of people in the countryside!
Seeing their mocking expressions, Aunt Lu was furious, but thinking of Erzhu's cold face, she didn't dare to enter the house.
"You just wait, my Lu family is not done with you!"
Aunt Lu, holding her daughter with one hand and pointing at Erzhu with the other, uttered this threat before turning to leave.
The truck driver and the workers laughed even more unrestrainedly, but Erzhu never even glanced at them.
Many women wanted to marry him, and Lu Fang didn't even rank high!
In the evening, Li Mei sat in the courtyard, gazing up at the star-filled sky.
The events of today replayed in her mind like a movie. Li Mei sighed, her heart filled with complex emotions.
Lu Fang's situation reminded her that Erzhu couldn't stay with her forever; he would eventually get married and have children!
Li Mei wanted to stop it, but she had no reason to.
Perhaps, she and Erzhu were fated not to be together...
After thinking for a long time, Li Mei sighed and smiled helplessly.
"Sister Mei, don't worry, I'll always be by your side!"
Just as Li Mei was about to go back inside, Erzhu's voice came from behind her.
"Fool, filial piety has three forms, and failure to produce an heir is the greatest of them!"
Li Mei was startled. Her eyes dimmed with disappointment as she uttered these words.
Although she didn't know Erzhu's background or who his parents were, as long as he was a man, he would have to face this issue!
Even though it was the new century, the matter of continuing the family line would never change!
"Ah!"
Li Mei walked home dejectedly, not noticing the threshold. By the time she realized it, she stumbled and was about to fall. At that moment, a pair of strong arms caught her. Li Mei spun around and suddenly crashed into a broad embrace!
Erzhu stood stiffly. A flicker of excitement flashed in his eyes. He had only intended to catch Li Mei, but he hadn't expected this!
Feeling the familiar warmth, Li Mei was also somewhat dazed. She instinctively touched Erzhu's chest. Erzhu stood motionless, and the temperature around them grew higher and higher!
"Woof woof woof!"
A few barks broke the ambiguous atmosphere. Li Mei instantly pulled away from Erzhu's embrace. A trace of loneliness flickered in Erzhu's eyes.
"It's late, you should get some sleep!"
Li Mei's face instantly turned red. She said something casual and hurried into the house.
Oh heavens, what was she doing!
How could she have fallen into Erzhu's arms!
Li Mei covered her flushed face, feeling both shy and ashamed.
Erzhu stood there, looking in the direction Li Mei had gone, but his hand touched the spot where she had just touched him.
The night passed quickly. After breakfast, Erzhu saw a message from Wang Xiaomei.
Old Mrs. Wang had invited him to her birthday banquet!