Chapter 24 - Why Would I Not Be Willing? (1/2)

Chapter 24: Why Would I Not Be Willing?

Xue Dongting knew she had misspoke. She hung her head in silence.

Mama Qiao looked disappointed. “Is it because you were not willing?”

“…Why would I not be willing?” she said quietly.

Mama Qiao frowned. “Then is it him? Does he resent your background?”

Xue Dongting shook her head. “No.”

Mama Qiao stared at her. Suddenly she asked in a low voice, “He seems to be strong and well-built… Could it be that in the bedroom he’s…”

She was taking this too far. Xue Dongting tugged on Mama Qiao’s sleeve and said, “Mama! Stop asking about it.”

Mama Qiao jabbed her in the forehead. “Girl, can’t you spare me some worry?”

Xue Dongting felt helpless. “Mama Qiao, don’t worry about it! I guarantee he won’t get rid of me, I guarantee I won’t make you lose face.”

Mama Qiao sighed. “That son-in-law might be a fisherman from the countryside, but he’s a sensible person. I could tell just by talking to him. With everything he does she shows he’s not like other fishermen. He’s been through a lot. You won’t lose out at all by marrying him. That sort of thing is a must, you mustn’t refuse him. After all, he’s your husband.”

“Mm,” Xue Dongting said, blushing. But Mama Qiao wasn’t finished. “With your good looks I don’t see how any many could hold back. It’s just you came from this place. Maybe he is a bit wary about that. You’re a chaste girl, you have to let him know that!”

“I already told him,” Xue Dongting said.

“Oh,” Mama Qiao groaned. “How can he believe it just cause you said it? I’ll show you a way.” She whispered a few words into her ear.

Xue Dongting turned even redder. “What do I need a white handkerchief for?”

“Just do what I tell you,” Mama Qiao said in a low voice. She whispered some more into her ear.