Chapter 1215: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 1215: Do You Treat Your Own Daughter That Way Too?

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

I still remember when Wang Xiaohua came here to tutor Niu Linxin with her homework; back then Wang Xiaohua's college entrance exam scores hadn't come out yet, and when Lin Xiaofang served meals, she only prepared bowls and chopsticks for herself, Niu Linxin, and Wang Xiaoqian — three people.

Yet now, Wang Xiaohua merely brought a bag of cheap fruit, and she not only didn't disdain it, but even racked her brain to praise it.

Wang Xiaohua took in all of Lin Xiaofang's behavior, but he saw through it without calling it out; regarding Lin Xiaofang's change in attitude, he did not approve, but neither did he feel aversion.

One can only say it is all human nature at work.

He was also very clear in his heart that the reason he could receive such warm hospitality from Lin Xiaofang was entirely not because of who he was as a person, but because he had once held the status of a Top Scorer.

He was even more clear that the halo this Top Scorer status brought him could at most last until university graduation.

Once he entered society, if he didn't fare well, the title of Top Scorer would not only fail to be his halo, but would instead become a handle for others to mock him with.

So self-reliance and unremitting effort is the true path.

One must absolutely not, because of a moment's pride, lose one's bearings and halt one's progress.

Even more, one must not, because of others' flattery, become conceited and look down on everyone.

Wang Xiaohua had just sat down when Niu Linxin brought tea over to him.

He said thank you; Niu Linxin sat down beside him and started watching TV.

The two did not exchange much.

Niu Linxin was no longer as carefree and chatty as before; instead, she had gained a few degrees of heaviness.

It was Lin Xiaofang, however, who previously didn't like to speak much with Wang Xiaohua, but now asked this and that — asking how Wang Xiaohua's studies at school were going, where he planned to develop after graduation, whether he had thought about relationship matters.

Facing these questions, Wang Xiaohua answered politely the ones he wanted to answer, and for those he didn't, he gave a few vague, perfunctory replies.

When asked about relationship matters, Wang Xiaohua answered quite seriously:

"Aunt Xiaofang, I won't consider relationship issues for the time being."

Lin Xiaofang was stunned:

"Not considering for now is understandable; after all, your wife hasn't been gone long. But once you graduate, you'll have to consider it."

Wang Xiaohua gave a polite smile:

"We'll see; we'll talk when the time comes."

Lin Xiaofang then said:

"Actually, your wife leaving isn't a bad thing for you either. Her father ran into that kind of trouble; if you stayed with her, it would only delay your prospects. Now that she's gone, you can advance unburdened instead."

These words from Lin Xiaofang were all very practical honest truths, but saying them directly to Wang Xiaohua was rather inappropriate.

After all, Wang Xiaohua and she were not close to that extent!

Still, Wang Xiaohua remained polite and asked:

"Aunt Xiaofang, do you feel that as long as someone is a burden, even the closest person should be abandoned?"

Lin Xiaofang thought Wang Xiaohua was asking about Li Jianjia's matter, so she answered without thinking:

"That goes without saying; after all, prospects are important, there's no need for you to..."

"Then does Aunt Xiaofang treat Sister Lin Xin that way too?" Wang Xiaohua directly cut off Lin Xiaofang's words.

Lin Xiaofang went blank instantly.

Niu Linxin was also stunned, her face showing shock.

In that instant, she was pierced to the most sensitive part of her inner heart.

Right — her parents are now rushing to find her a match; isn't that because they think she's a burden and want to abandon her?

You have to know, she's still this young; ordinary families' parents simply wouldn't do such a thing!

So Niu Linxin's resentment toward her parents instantly grew by no small amount.

At the same time, looking at Wang Xiaohua again, she couldn't help feeling a touch of gratitude.

She had completely not expected that Wang Xiaohua would suddenly speak up for her.

To the point that in her heart, she didn't dislike this man half a head shorter than her quite so much anymore.

"Hehe, Xiaohua, we were talking about your matter; why did you suddenly bring up my Lin Xin? That's completely two different things!"

Lin Xiaofang felt displeasure inside, but still suppressed it and hurriedly found an excuse to deflect.

Wang Xiaohua still wore a polite smile:

"Aunt Xiaofang, please don't take it to heart; I was just speaking casually."

Lin Xiaofang had no reply; she couldn't very well keep pressing.

Besides, she still needed to matchmake Wang Xiaohua and Niu Linxin; the sooner this rebellious daughter married off, the better — keeping her at home, she truly found her annoying day after day!

"Brother Xiaohua, let me refill your tea!"

Niu Linxin instead became proactive, picking up the teapot and topping up Wang Xiaohua's tea.

Just then, the doorbell outside rang.

Niu Linxin hurried to open the door.

It was none other than Wang Erhai and Zhang Yueran who had arrived.

They also brought gifts, and quite exquisite ones at that.

Lin Xiaofang accepted them, but with an entirely matter-of-fact expression, not saying a word of praise.

On the contrary, for the bag of apples Wang Xiaohua had just given, she praised it several times in a row.

Wang Xiaohua saw it all, and in his mind carefully pondered what psychology lay behind Lin Xiaofang's behavior.

After a round of analysis, she suddenly realized.

This is the difference between asking a favor of someone and someone asking a favor of you.

When you ask a favor of someone, and that person even brings a gift, then naturally no matter how cheap the gift is, you have to flatter them properly.

But when someone asks a favor of you, even if that person brings whatever gift, it will naturally be taken for granted!

Lin Xiaofang hoped Wang Xiaohua could be together with her daughter Niu Linxin; this was equivalent to begging Wang Xiaohua to accept Niu Linxin, counting as asking a favor of someone.

And Wang Erhai and Niu Chunsheng's shareholding in Lixin Grand Hotel had cooperation; Wang Erhai's agricultural products still counted on Lixin Grand Hotel this sales channel — that is to say, it was Wang Erhai asking a favor of her man!

Perhaps Lin Xiaofang herself was also unconscious, not realizing her behavior had any problem.

But the first reaction from the subconscious better reflects the real situation.

After Wang Xiaohua saw through this point, he became even more determined: he absolutely could not have any entanglement with Niu Linxin.

Doing business with Niu Chunsheng, talking friendship — those are all no problem.

But absolutely cannot become the Niu family's son-in-law; otherwise later having to face this woman Lin Xiaofang, it would absolutely be one head two big.

At this time Niu Chunsheng carried dishes out from the kitchen:

"Erhai, you came at just the right time; I just finished cooking, preparing to eat!"

Wang Erhai smiled and replied:

"Then I count as coming late; I was still thinking of coming to help Uncle Chunsheng you as an assistant!"

Zhang Yueran then smiled and said:

"My husband also said to bring a free-range chicken over, saying Uncle Chunsheng you like to eat it; I was afraid it would dirty your home's floor, so I didn't let him bring it over!"

Niu Chunsheng laughed heartily:

"We are also of rural origin; why would we dislike that bit of dirt! Next time whatever you want to bring over, just bring it!"

Lin Xiaofang, however, said coldly:

"If you bring a live chicken over, I won't kill it; you come kill it yourself!"

Niu Chunsheng then said:

"I'll kill it, I'll kill it; killing a chicken is nothing, what big deal!"

Then he busily said:

"Don't stand there; all sit down, preparing to start the meal!"