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Chapter 1055: Chapter 1055: The Reason
Zhou Laoshu fell silent as well. Yes, this isn’t fifty, this is five hundred yuan.
The couple made up their minds. They called Zhou Minli in and saw their despondent young woman.
"Xiao Li, we’ve already tried to find money, but there’s just no way. Forget it, they’re not going to kill anyone, so we’re not paying back this debt. If we keep piling on more debt, how will we live in the future? Will the baby in your belly start life in debt?"
Zhou Minli simply lowered her head and drank her porridge, feeling somewhat better as she ate.
She understood her parents’ point. In reality, she didn’t care much for Wu Chunlai; she was just trying to think as a couple should. At this point, she couldn’t just ignore it.
But now, the whole family was out trying to find money. If they truly couldn’t, there was nothing more to do.
The couple looked at their silent young woman, "Forget it, let’s see what happens. Whatever it is, it’ll be Wu Chunlai’s fate, and also yours."
The next day, the family carried on with usual activities. They stopped worrying about finding money since they truly couldn’t borrow it.
Wu Chunlai was basking in his good life, and this was indeed his own idea. But he was foolish, asking for such a large amount. If he had asked for a hundred or two hundred, the Zhou family would definitely have found a way. But he asked for so much that they simply gave up on him.
He didn’t know that and was happily imagining a better life.
Hu Chunhua sent off her son and grandson and went to find Da Gang’s wife in Zhou Minli’s village. This matter needed to be thoroughly investigated, or what if something else suddenly came up?
"Auntie, don’t worry, I’ll go ask around. My close friend lives right next to Zhou Minli’s house."
"Da Gang’s wife, I’m counting on you."
"Auntie, it’s no trouble at all."
Having entrusted the matter to someone else, Hu Chunhua hurried home. It was already December, and it seemed her second son’s family wouldn’t be coming back this year. The little grandson was too young, and the journey too strenuous.
Her eldest son and his son were expected to come back in the evening. She planned to make dumplings for them; those two always seemed to muddle through.
As she was on her way home, she happened to meet Da Liang’s wife, who was quite close to her.
"Chunhua, where are you heading?"
"Don’t get me started, I just went to find Da Gang’s wife to inquire about the Zhou family mess."
"And what are you up to?"
"I was just thinking of finding you, let’s go talk at your place."
They were the same age and had been close since they both married into the village.
"Chunhua, I’ve been meaning to ask about Zhiqiang. Is there no plan to help this young and able man find someone?"
They had arrived home and settled onto the kang.
"I’m also worried, I talked with Zhiqiang yesterday. He said there wasn’t anyone suitable. Someone introduced a woman with two sons, but Zhiqiang wasn’t interested.
If it was a daughter, maybe we could make do, but for two sons, you’d have to help arrange wives for them, and without a house, who would agree?
Besides, it’s exhausting for one person to support an entire family. I don’t want that either.
Yesterday I told Zhiqiang that if he does find someone, the existing house should be left for Shubao, and if a job comes up, Shubao should be the one to take over.
Of course, if my Shubao becomes accomplished, he might not need the job or the house, but that’s uncertain."
Da Liang’s wife listened on. "Chunhua, I came today just to ask your opinion.
You know my niece who works at the match factory in the county, right?"
Hu Chunhua nodded, "The niece you mentioned whose husband passed away?"
"Yes, her. After her husband passed, she took over his job. Her husband’s family is gone, so it’s just her and the child now. My heart aches for her. It’s tough for a woman with a child.
Zhiqiang grew up before my eyes; he has a soft heart but is good in every other way. They’re both in the county; maybe they should meet?
My niece’s child is two years younger than Shubao and will start school next year. They have a house in the county, and my niece has a job.
In fact, many have wanted to introduce her to someone, but she’s a tough girl who made it through by herself when her child was young.
She shares your concerns, worried about future housing and jobs.
I think Zhiqiang and she are quite compatible, both having children and planning for their future. If they have more children later, they can provide for them together.
Xiaoqin is just afraid of finding the wrong person. At least here, I know the situation well, and with you as a sensible mother-in-law, there’s nothing to fear about the future.
What do you think? You probably don’t even remember what my niece looks like, right?
Let me tell you, my niece is quite beautiful; otherwise, she wouldn’t have married into a county family. Think it over.
I sympathize with her; my brother’s wife is worried sick."
"I still remember that girl, she is indeed pretty. Let’s do this, Zhiqiang will be back today, and I’ll talk to him.
They’ve both been married before, so it’s their decision. I’ll come find you tomorrow."
"Alright. It really isn’t easy. My niece’s late husband was quite the dashing figure; if it weren’t for that accident during a business trip, it would have been a happy family. Fate, huh." Da Liang’s wife was actually worried that Hu Chunhua might think her niece was unlucky, as some had suggested she was a ’husband-killer.’
"It’s truly fate. Okay, tomorrow I’ll tell you. If Zhiqiang is agreeable, tomorrow you can ask your niece, and let them meet.
Don’t worry, I won’t think poorly of her."
"I knew you were reasonable. Alright, I’ll head back. Oh, do you want some dried cabbage from my place?"
"We have some too. I’ll be soaking the dried radish slices. Those two always seem to muddle through; when they return, I’ll make them something nice."
"They really should be grateful."
"Ain’t that the truth?"
For lunch, it was just flatbreads, and when they ate, Hu Chunhua told Yang Minggang about Da Liang’s wife’s niece.
"Let Zhiqiang make his own decision. After all, it’s the two of them who will live together in the future. What we think doesn’t really matter."
"Yes, when Zhiqiang’s back, I’ll tell him. Finding someone like that isn’t bad; I don’t believe in ’husband-killer’ nonsense."
The entire afternoon, Hu Chunhua stayed at home preparing, adding vermicelli to the radish slices along with small fish and shrimp. With more cooking oil, it was sure to be tasty.
As dusk approached, Da Gang’s wife showed up. "Auntie, I’ve found out. It’s that the Zhou family’s son-in-law incurred a 500 yuan debt outside, and people have come demanding payment or else threaten dire consequences."
Hu Chunhua’s expression was very dour. The Zhou family really wasn’t a decent bunch, coming to extort money over such a matter. However, she was indeed curious that the Zhou family might actually pay.
"Auntie, today their family carried on as usual; I didn’t see them going out to borrow money."