Courtyard House: He Daqing Forces Qin Huairu into Marrying at the Beginning

Qin's mother chuckled softly, her smile undiminished.

Judging from He Daqing's eager expression, the marriage seems to be settled.

"You're too kind, Aunt Qin."

It's just a small token of my appreciation; please don't find it offensive.

He Daqing took out a bag of melon seeds and peanuts, along with a dozen or so milk candies, from his pocket, placed them on the table, and said to Qin Yong and his wife with a smile.

"Let's go outside first and let the two of them talk on their own."

Qin's mother grabbed a handful of melon seeds and peanuts, and pulled Qin's father towards the outside.

Matchmaker Zhang also took a small handful and followed her outside.

At this moment, only He Daqing and Qin Huairu remained in the room, a lone man and woman alone together.

"Huai Ru, come on, don't be shy, have some candy."

He Daqing picked up two White Rabbit milk candies and gently handed them to Qin Huairu.

The inexperienced Qin Huairu blushed and hesitated to accept the offer.

He Daqing held Qin Huairu's hand and placed the milk candy in his palm.

Qin Huairu turned to the side, slowly peeled the candy, and then honestly put it into her mouth.

"Huai Ru, is the candy delicious?"

"good to eat."

Qin Huairu replied in a voice barely audible.

At this time, Qin Huairu was still young and lacked experience and shrewdness.

It's the shyness a young girl feels when she's around a man; it's so pure.

Chapter 12 Arranged Marriage

Milk candy is a good thing, but Qin Huairu only gets to eat it a few times a year.

Savoring the sweetness on her tongue, her complexion became even rosier.

"Brother Daqing may not have much else, but he certainly has plenty of candy."

"Follow Brother Qing, and I guarantee you'll have candy every day, okay?"

He Daqing slowly leaned next to Qin Huairu, his voice gentle and steady, like spring rain nourishing all things.

"I'm going to cook now."

Faced with He Daqing's direct attack, Qin Huairu was unable to defend herself for a while and had no choice but to retreat first.

"Hey, what's wrong with this girl?"

Just as Qin Huairu ran outside, Qin Yong and his wife, along with Zhang the matchmaker, returned inside.

"Huai Ru is such a silly child, she's made a fool of herself in front of you."

"What does the Qing Dynasty think of the Qin family's daughter?"

Matchmaker Zhang fanned the flames from the sidelines.

Matchmaker Zhang has arranged many marriages, and this one is clearly promising.

"She's a good girl."

He Daqing was eager to marry Qin Huairu and pamper her.

"To tell you the truth, I only have one daughter, Huairu, in the Great Qing Dynasty."

She is sensible and capable, and her looks are also top-notch.

Many men from the surrounding villages wanted to marry her, but I could never bear to part with this daughter.

I truly hope she can marry into a good family and have someone to rely on.

Qin's mother looked reluctant to part with him.

The eldest son is about to get married, but the Qin family has not yet raised enough dowry.

If He Daqing doesn't show sufficient sincerity, this marriage proposal shouldn't be easily agreed to.

"Don't worry, Aunt Qin, you've made the right choice by marrying your daughter to me."

I will definitely take good care of Huairu.

Let's put aside empty talk; look at how much sincerity and goodwill this shows.

He Daqing was clear-cut; some things needed to be made clear.

Asking for a higher dowry is acceptable, but there should be a fixed amount.

"We don't need much, just 100,000 yuan."

Qin's mother directly stated the amount of the betrothal gift.

Qin Huairu was indeed beautiful, but good looks can't put food on the table, and no family in the village was willing to pay such a high dowry to marry her.

Considering He Daqing's circumstances, the amount of the bride price is quite reasonable.

"No problem, it's settled then."

He Daqing readily agreed, took out two 50,000 yuan bills, and handed them to Qin's mother with both hands.

"Please pick a good day, and I'll come and pick up Huairu."

The Qin couple stared wide-eyed at the two bills of fifty thousand yuan each.

Unexpectedly, He Daqing was so generous. At the same time, she felt a little regretful, realizing that she had asked for too little in the bride price.

However, once the words are spoken, one cannot go back on their word in front of the matchmaker.

"Good, good, good."

Qin's mother quickly took the money, checked it carefully, and only after confirming that there was no problem did she cautiously put it into her pocket.

"I checked, and seven days later is an auspicious day."

"Great Qing, you will come to Qin Family Village to fetch the bride then."

Once the betrothal gifts are accepted, the marriage is considered settled.

Weddings at this time were simplified, without so many complicated procedures.

Once you've obtained the necessary documents from the marriage registration office, you can set up a few tables and invite relatives and neighbors for a meal.

"Alright, I'll come back to visit again in seven days."

He Daqing nodded in agreement.

In seven days, the new house and furniture were all set up, just in time for the wedding.

After the wedding arrangements were finalized, He Daqing returned to the city with Zhang, the matchmaker.

On the way, He Daqing gave Zhang the matchmaker another 10,000 yuan to thank her for her hard work over the past few days.

Matchmaker Zhang beamed with joy, saying that when He Yuzhu reached a certain age, she would definitely help him find a good girl.

Having just finished one deal, she was already thinking about the next one; Zhang the matchmaker was quite the businesswoman.

Back at the courtyard house, He Daqing saw Jia Zhangshi, who was leaning on a cane, slowly making her way towards the central courtyard as soon as he entered.

Upon hearing the noise, Jia Zhangshi slowly turned her head, looking at He Daqing with resentment, as if she wished she could devour him alive.

After selling his new house, He Daqing spent his time decorating it and ordering furniture; he's even almost found a wife.

However, the Jia family's life was extremely miserable.

Not only was Jia Zhangshi injured in the leg, but Jia Xudong's marriage was still nowhere in sight.

Jia Zhangshi felt envy, jealousy, and hatred towards He Daqing.

He Daqing didn't even glance at Jia Zhangshi, and walked straight into the courtyard.

No matter how fierce Jia Zhangshi's gaze was, it couldn't harm a single hair on He Daqing's head.

The thought of Qin Huairu being within his grasp filled He Daqing with joy, and he was too lazy to argue with that lazy woman.

Seeing He Daqing's smug look, Jia Zhangshi felt a surge of anger and began to plot.

Isn't He Daqing going to get married?

Then we should find a way to sabotage his marriage.

Let's see how cocky he is then.

That night, Jia Zhangshi told her son about her plan.

"Xu Dong, we can't let that bastard He Daqing's attack go unpunished."

We can't let him have his way this time.

I heard that this bastard went to Zhang the matchmaker in Osmanthus Lane to find him a partner.

Try to go see what you can do tomorrow and see if you can sabotage his wedding.

Let's teach him a lesson.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Jia Xudong shrank his neck and his body trembled slightly.

"Mom, we don't need to lower ourselves to the level of that bastard He Daqing."

"Once your leg heals, I'll get married, and we'll live a good life together."

I still vividly remember the beating I gave Jia Xudong last time.

He dared not provoke He Daqing again.

Seeing her son's cowardly appearance, Madam Jia frowned, her words full of disappointment and frustration.

I can't swallow this insult.

I can't eat or sleep unless I teach him a lesson.