Chapter 212: It’s a Win-Win Situation for Everyone!

Chapter 212: It's a Win-Win Situation for Everyone!

The meeting between Grandfather Liu and Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou was set in a restaurant.

Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were somewhat nervous and had dressed in their best clothes.

They were about to meet the most learned person in the entire country! They couldn't afford to lose face for the Yu family!

They nearly tripped over themselves as they climbed the stairs, so nervous were they.

Grandfather Liu had already arrived, accompanied only by Old Mao.

Grandfather Liu didn’t put on any airs of being the girl’s family elder and warmly stood up to greet Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou.

"You must be Siyang's parents?" Grandfather Liu greeted them warmly, like a neighborly grandfather.

Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were both shocked and a little overwhelmed.

This was a Grand Scholar, one of the most learned men in the country!

And yet he was so polite to them, simple farmers...

They both felt a little dizzy.

Once they were seated, Grandfather Liu began chatting with Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou as if they were old acquaintances.

How many people were there in your family? How many children do you have?

I heard you opened a small shop in the county; what do you sell there?

And so on.

Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou gradually relaxed, no longer as tense as when they first arrived.

Wei Pozi let out a sigh of relief, realizing that she had always thought scholars were distant and unapproachable. But Grand Scholar Liu was so kind and approachable, just like a kind neighbor.

Seeing that Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou had relaxed, Grandfather Liu steered the conversation towards Ah Wu and Siyang.

"You probably know about Ah Wu's situation... When she was young, like your Siyang, she fell ill and had a high fever, and since then, her mind has been as pure as a young child, and it has been like that for many years."

Wei Pozi nodded in agreement.

Their Siyang was the same.

"Ah Wu is the orphaned daughter of my third son, who, along with his wife, has already passed away, leaving Ah Wu all alone." Grandfather Liu gestured, "She was only this tall back then, just a little girl, and her grandmother and I worked hard to raise her to this age..."

Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou's eyes grew moist.

Grandfather Liu sighed, "I understand that you love Siyang very much, but my third son left behind Ah Wu as the only bloodline... It wouldn't be right to let the family line die out..."

Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were nodding by this point.

After learning that Ah Wu's grandfather was a Grand Scholar, Yu Laotou's initial opposition had already started to soften. Now, seeing how kind and approachable Grandfather Liu was, treating them with such warmth despite their humble backgrounds, Yu Laotou had already made up his mind a hundred times over.

Hearing Grandfather Liu sadly recount Ah Wu's background, Yu Laotou now felt that if Siyang didn't agree, he might just have to drag him to the Liu family himself!

Grandfather Liu was very pleased.

Grandfather Liu felt that Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were honest and straightforward farmers, and with such understanding in-laws, Ah Wu wouldn’t have to endure any hardships!

"I understand that the Yujia family isn’t the type to force their son into a marriage into the Liu family. The two of you have agreed to this out of love for the young couple." Once Grandfather Liu said this, Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were even more moved.

Even an esteemed scholar like you understands us so well!

"Here's the plan. If Ah Wu and Siyang have children, the first one, regardless of gender, will take the Liu family name. If they have another child, that one will take the Yu family name. What do you think?" Once Grandfather Liu said this, Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou had absolutely no objections.

They felt this match was a blessing for Siyang from a past life!

"This is no problem," Wei Pozi thought for a moment and decided to show her attitude. "I'm not the type of mother-in-law who demands grandchildren unreasonably. If Ah Wu is willing to have a second child, then she can. If she doesn’t want to, that’s fine too. It should be based on Ah Wu's own wishes and health."

Grandfather Liu was taken aback for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.

He truly believed the Yujia family was wonderful!

"Good, good, good!" Grandfather Liu said three times in a row.

"One more thing..." Wei Pozi thought for a moment and said, "We will build a new house. Can Ah Wu and Siyang come back to stay for some time?"

Grandfather Liu had already planned that after his time, Ah Wu and Yu Siyang would return to the Yujia family to live, so they could take care of Ah Wu. Having Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou bring this up themselves was exactly what Grandfather Liu had hoped for.

He nodded repeatedly. "Of course, of course. I plan to retire in Mapo County. The Liu family villa is close to your place. The young couple can stay here and there, it's all very convenient!"

Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were fully on Ah Wu’s side now, and were beaming with joy!

Grandfather Liu also felt that the conversation had gone extremely well, and they chatted for half a day, almost to the point of checking the almanac to set a date.

"However... you need to talk to Siyang when you go back." Grandfather Liu made his request. "A while ago, he insisted that he wasn’t good enough for Ah Wu and ignored her, which upset our Ah Wu... As an old man, I'm not that concerned with social standing. Does he think I only care about background and not character? Don’t you think he's being too much?"

At this point, Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou were fully on Ah Wu’s side, and Wei Pozi frowned angrily. "He's indeed being too much! This brat dares to act so arrogant, what nerve! Esteemed scholar, please rest assured, I'll take care of him when I get back and make him apologize to Ah Wu!"

Yu Laotou nodded repeatedly.

Grandfather Liu was even more satisfied and thought this marriage was truly excellent!

The first and most important thing was that Ah Wu liked Siyang.

Secondly, the in-laws were reasonable and honest people, and given Ah Wu's nature, they would surely like her too, so there was no need to worry about future mother-in-law conflicts.

Thirdly, the Yujia family was thriving, and the young generation all seemed like outstanding individuals. It was clear that the Yujia family had blessings for the future, so after he was gone, they would be able to take good care of Ah Wu!

Lastly, once Ah Wu and Yu Siyang were married, there would be no need to worry about the malicious eldest son and his wife plotting against Ah Wu!

It was a perfect solution!

Grandfather Liu was extremely pleased with himself!

Even after parting with Wei Pozi and Yu Laotou, Grandfather Liu remained in high spirits.

This good mood lasted until he returned to the Liu family villa and heard that there were guests—

These guests were the ones mentioned in the letter from my eldest son, regarding a marriage proposal for Ah Wu.

The second son of the prestigious Cui family of Qinghe!

It was said that he was on an official trip and passing through Mapo County. Upon learning that his cousin from the Cui clan was in Mapo County, he came specially to pay his respects.