Chapter 185: How Could You Be So Disrespectful?

Chapter 185: How Could You Be So Disrespectful?

The Zhan family's wooden door creaked open, and Zhan Zhicheng walked out.

Aunt Wang, with a touch of pride, said to Wei Pozi, "This is the second son of the Zhan family. Not too shabby, huh?"

Wei Pozi discreetly observed Zhan Zhicheng.

The young man had a pretty good face and a decent height. He was lean but muscular, and it was clear he’d be able to work hard and take care of the Li family’s folks.

Wei Pozi, slightly satisfied, nodded.

Zhan Zhicheng was a bit confused. "Aunt Wang, this is..."

Aunt Wang winked at Zhan Zhicheng and nudged him with her elbow. "You've been arranging a marriage with the Li family's daughter, haven't you? The eldest daughter of the Li family married into her family."

Zhan Zhicheng became somewhat awkward and didn’t know how to address Wei Pozi. Stuttering, he finally called out, "Aunt... Auntie."

Wei Pozi gave Zhan Zhicheng a friendly smile. "Don't be nervous. I'm here today to celebrate someone's birthday. I heard about your marriage arrangement with Donghua and came to take a look."

Zhan Zhicheng nodded nervously, not knowing what to say.

Aunt Wang laughed and tried to smooth things over. "Zhicheng here is an honest boy, but he's a bit tongue-tied and not very good with words. Don’t worry about it. He’s a good kid."

Wei Pozi could tell Zhan Zhicheng was an honest young man from how nervous he was.

"Have you met Donghua?" Wei Pozi asked kindly, trying to put him at ease.

Zhan Zhicheng’s already-dark face turned even redder. He nodded hurriedly, "Y-Yes, I have met her."

Aunt Wang, seeing Zhan Zhicheng's reaction, felt her heart bloom with joy.

It was clear this kid had a thing for her, judging by that blush.

As for the girl's side, if they weren’t interested, they wouldn’t have bothered asking around. Aunt Wang grinned from ear to ear. "I think that while the weather is nice these days, you and your elder brother should fix up your house a bit. It would make a great wedding room..."

Zhan Zhicheng was taken aback, feeling a bit embarrassed, but he corrected her. "Aunt Wang, if it works out, I'll go to the Li family's daughter's home. There's no need for a new room."

Wei Pozi became even more satisfied with Zhan Zhicheng.

Being able to proactively explain about himself entering the bride's family showed that he had an open mind.

But Aunt Wang didn’t quite catch on immediately.

No need for a new room?

Was the Li family's girl asking so little?

Although she favored the Zhan family's children, Zhan Zhicheng's house was indeed quite shabby...

As Aunt Wang thought about this, she suddenly paused.

Wait, what did he mean by "go to the Li family's daughter's home"?

Aunt Wang then remembered that when she mentioned the "marrying over" to the mother-in-law of the Li family's eldest daughter, the old lady had a look of confusion and embarrassment on her face...

Aunt Wang’s eyes widened, her throat went dry, and she quickly pulled Zhan Zhicheng aside, lowering her voice. "Zhicheng, tell Aunt Wang honestly, are you marrying into the Li family or..."

Zhan Zhicheng gave an awkward laugh. "Yeah, I’m supposed to go live in the Li family..."

"No way!!!"

Aunt Wang let out a furious roar.

Even Wei Pozi, who had been brushing a fallen leaf from Xingxing's hair, was taken aback.

Aunt Wang was extremely agitated. She no longer bothered to lower her voice and shouted, "Zhan Laoer! How can you even think of becoming a live-in son-in-law?! When your father was alive, he was a man who cared deeply about his dignity. How do you think he would feel about you now, going to live as a son-in-law in someone else's house?!"

Zhan Zhicheng didn’t expect Aunt Wang to react so strongly. He was at a loss, wanting to calm her down but unsure how to.

"I, I'm not good with words, I... Aunt Wang, please don't be upset..." Zhan Zhicheng tried to calm her, reaching for Aunt Wang's arm. But Aunt Wang became even more furious, shrugging off Zhan Zhicheng's hand and storming toward Wei Pozi.

Wei Pozi was surprised by the sudden change in Aunt Wang, who had been chatting amiably just moments before but now had eyes full of fire.

"So, the Li family's plan is to make Zhan Zhicheng their live-in son-in-law?! Absolutely not! How can they treat someone like this?!" Aunt Wang raged.

Wei Pozi's expression darkened.

How could Aunt Wang speak like this?

She knew that in the countryside, people were not very accepting of men becoming live-in son-in-laws, but it wasn't as if the Li family had forced Zhan Zhicheng. For the past six months, the Li family had been openly looking for a son-in-law and hadn't hidden their intentions.

Besides, as far as Wei Pozi could see, the Zhan family hadn’t raised any objections. So what business did this neighbor have interfering?

Zhan Zhicheng was anxious and kept pulling at Aunt Wang's arm. "Aunt Wang, please don't say that. I, I'm willing to do this."

Aunt Wang angrily shrugged off Zhan Zhicheng's hand. "Like hell you are! You're still young and don't know what's good for you! When your father passed away, he entrusted us neighbors to look after your family. Now you want to become a live-in son-in-law in someone else's house? How can you face your father?!"

Zhan Zhicheng's face turned pale, and he looked panicked.

Aunt Wang then turned her fury toward Wei Pozi. "Let me tell you, go and tell the Li family that Zhan Laoer will absolutely not become a live-in son-in-law!"

...

Yu Laotou was waiting at the village entrance, pipe in hand, for Wei Pozi.

But he saw Wei Pozi returning with Xingxing, looking upset.

Yu Laotou was surprised. "What happened?"

Wei Pozi let out a breath and complained to Yu Laotou, "I went to the Zhan family. Their neighbor is acting crazy, preventing that Zhan family boy from becoming a live-in son-in-law in the Li family."

Yu Laotou found it baffling. "Neighbor? What does the neighbor have to do with the Zhan and Li family marriage?"

"Exactly!" Wei Pozi grumbled, "I was just helping to inquire about the marriage as a relative, and even I didn’t dare to interfere too much. Yet this neighbor acts like they have a huge say in the matter!"

"Grandma, calm down," Xingxing gently shook Wei Pozi's hand.

Seeing how well-behaved her granddaughter was, Wei Pozi's anger eased a little, and her expression softened.

Yu Laotou was about to comfort his wife, but seeing that his granddaughter had already calmed her down, he couldn’t help but laugh. "Alright, when you get home, talk to my sister-in-law and have her speak to her family."

As soon as Wei Pozi got home, she immediately told Li Chunhua about the situation.

Li Chunhua was equally surprised. "What do you mean? The Zhan family's neighbor doesn't agree?"

She found it ridiculous and couldn’t stay seated. "Mom, maybe I should go back to my parents' house tomorrow?"

Wei Pozi agreed. "Go ahead. This matter of your parents looking for a live-in son-in-law for Donghua isn’t a small thing. Maybe stay a few extra days and see how things develop."

Li Chunhua nodded and left early the next morning for her parents' house.