Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Chapter 470: Captured (1/2)

Chapter 483: Chapter 470: Captured

Most people would just give an insincere eighteen coppers as a token of goodwill, while some stingy people would merely give eight, content with completing a formality. Those who could give thirty coppers were considered extraordinarily generous.

Yonghe gave a hundred coppers, which was an extremely face-saving gesture.

It’s not that everyone else are narrow-minded, vulgar people, but in reality, giving the hundred coppers really evidenced the high regard he held for this matter.

The reason for such importance was because the child was Mrs. He’s elder nephew.

If others mentioned it, they would express admiration and praise Mrs. He’s good fortune and face-saving.

Even if Mrs. He wasn’t overly concerned about face, such complimentary words would undoubtedly be better to hear than nothing at all.

Upon hearing Yonghe say this, Mrs. He’s face immediately softened considerably, “Considering that it’s a girl’s family we’re dealing with, you should be more mindful in the future. It’s a once in a lifetime matter; if you lose face, it might be held against you for years.”

“You really need to be more careful from now on. You’re an adult and you should handle matters properly without being a laughingstock.”

“I know, I know. Don’t worry,” replied Yonghe, nodding repeatedly before asking, “How are you feeling? Is your headache gone?”

“It’s much better. I drank that medicine soup this morning and took a nap. I feel much lighter now,” Mrs. He replied. “Really, the prescription Wencheng gave was not bad. The medicine didn’t need to be taken for too long, and my condition improved quickly.”

“I got a cold around this time last year that took half a month to recover. The next time we have leftover tofu, send a couple of pieces to Wencheng’s.”

Yonghe broke into a grin, “I sent it yesterday, but Wencheng wasn’t home. I heard he went to the county town to listen to a certain doctor talk about medical skills. He won’t be back for several days, so I gave the tofu to Sister-in-law Wang.”

“Sister-in-law Wang didn’t say much and accepted it. I noticed that there was a matchmaker in her house, so I didn’t stay long and came back.”

“A matchmaker?” Mrs. He smoothed down her loose hair and laughed, “They must be arranging a marriage for Wencheng.”

“It’s peculiar though. I heard before that Sister-in-law Wang had invited a matchmaker for a marriage proposal for Wencheng, but Wencheng was adamantly opposed. Now, he’s holding the door open for the matchmaker and even asked her to help him find a good match.”

“Appearance and family background aren’t important. What matters is a virtuous character, and someone who won’t despise his lack of talent.”

“Tell me, Wencheng is certainly both honest and straightforward, but he’s also incredibly stubborn. No matter how others try to persuade him, he won’t change his mind. He used to despise the idea of Sister-in-law Wang arranging a wife for him, but now he seems keen on the idea?”

“Who can figure out his thoughts?” laughed Yonghe, touching his nose. “The older he gets the more he realizes the benefits of having a wife. It’s perfectly normal.”

Yonghe’s suggestive laugh made Mrs. He blush. She spat and retorted, “Impudent… Enough, don’t keep blabbing about it. Hurry up and warm up this soup. I’ll go pour you a glass of hot water.”

“Okay,” Yonghe nodded while adjusting his blanket covering his belly.

Seeing Mrs. He leaving the room, the smile disappeared from his face, replacing it with a heavy sigh.

As for today’s situation…how could he be so unlucky to get caught up in it?

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