Chapter 26 Low Standard Man

Hiding his sewing kit, Chen Afu was sewing and reading a book with the two young ladies.

After a while, Mrs. Chen came in the rain.

The old lady's face was very ugly. She wanted to scold Wang for some reason, but she didn't see Wang, so she took her son to the west room.

She whispered to Chen Ming, "Mom feels uncomfortable. She didn't sleep well last night."

Chen Ming was stunned and asked, "What's wrong, mother? Who made you angry?"

The old lady said angrily, "She's not that stupid girl."

"Why did Ah Fu offend you?" Chen Ming asked in surprise.

The old lady said, "Afu has recovered from his illness and is so talented. If you marry someone else without setting up a female household, you will receive a lot of dowry. But she did set up a female household. Anyone who wants to be a son-in-law , they are all poor and can’t afford any money. Silly son, you have raised her for fifteen years, given her medical treatment and medicine, and even given her a son. You have spent at least dozens of dollars on her. . But when she grew up, instead of repaying you as her father, she took away an acre of Alu's land to establish a female household. Oh, my Alu was lame and was given a land, but it was a big loss. After that, he beat his chest several times in anger.

Chen Ming quickly advised, "Mom, Ah Fu and Dabao are both good children who value friendship. They will never forget that the Chen family raised them. Besides, people far and near know that Ah Fu was a fool. Which good family is willing to give birth to more children?" That much money to marry her?”

"That's not necessarily true. I heard from Mr. Hu that a wealthy family from the town came to the village to inquire about Ah Fu. They gave up the idea when they heard that Ah Fu had a female household." The old lady said angrily. .

It turned out to be Hu's handiwork, no wonder the old lady was so angry.

Chen Ming didn't have a good impression of Mrs. Hu, but she was the sister-in-law after all and couldn't say it openly. But this time Mr. Hu instigated the old lady to scold Ah Fu, and he was about to speak out.

He said, "Mom, you have been with my sister-in-law for so many years, can you believe everything she says? If there is such a good family, rich, and in the town, and wants to marry Ah Fu, not only will my sister-in-law not come up with it? You said that you would also find ways to mix things up and help Aju quietly to make peace. "

What Chen Ming said is not a villain's heart. This is indeed what Hu can do.

The old lady was right, Mrs. Hu was not that kind of person. When he got anxious, he fell into her trap. But he still said stubbornly, "Mother knows that Mrs. Hu's thoughts are not good, but you and Alu still suffered a big loss. You raised that girl for more than ten years in vain, and Alu even had an acre of land taken away from her."

Chen Ming got up with a smile and went to the east room to get a finished sewing basket and handed it to Mrs. Chen and asked, "Mom, do you think this sewing basket looks good?"

This is a square sewing basket. The fine cloth inside is moon-white, with some bright flowers and green grass sewn here and there.

The old lady was surprised and said, "Is this a sewing basket? Oh, this is the first time in this old lady's life that she has seen such a delicate and beautiful sewing basket."

Chen Ming smiled and said, "This sewing basket was made by Ah Fu after he recovered from his illness. She said she would make more and sell them to Lingyin Temple. After saving up the money, she quickly went to see Ah Lu's legs."

After hearing this, Mrs. Chen felt better. She heard from Chen Shi, the third child, that there was a Qianjin Medical Clinic in the city that was very good at treating bone injuries. It's just that the medical fees are too expensive and ordinary people can't afford it. They are only for wealthy people. Even many wealthy people in the capital go there for medical treatment.

If Alu's lameness was taken care of, then her biggest worry in her life would be gone.

"That girl has a conscience." The old lady said, and returned the money basket to Chen Ming and said, "Hurry up and hide this basket, don't let anyone see it, let alone let Mrs. Hu know about it. Mother is also here to help. Do more and sell more money to A Lu for medical treatment.”

Chen Ming smiled and said, "I don't need my mother's help. My son is slow in weaving the basket. Ah Fu can sew the cloth on it alone." He didn't dare to say that it was made by Mr. Wang who took over the embroidery work, otherwise the old lady would scold him.

The old lady asked again, "If Afu is cured, they won't continue to support your family, right?"

Chen Ming nodded and said, "Well, if Chen Fu's illness is completely cured, she will definitely not burden us anymore. She also said that when she makes money in the future, she will let us live a good life and respect us like her son." After reading it, She looked at the old lady and said, "She also said that she knows that you and eldest brother are good to her and Dabao, and she still wants to honor you. Mom, just wait and enjoy the blessings. As soon as Ah Fu recovers from his illness, he will be very smart."

The old lady became even happier after hearing this.

Mrs. Chen and Chen Ming were talking to each other, but they didn't know that there was a third ear listening outside the door.

Chen Dabao returned to the east room and told Chen Afu and Chen Alu what he overheard. Chen Afu was frightened again after hearing this, but fortunately he had established a female household first, so that others could not control his marriage.

Chen Afu has already made plans for his life.

In this life, if you can meet a man who is truly good to you, marry him—no, you should marry him. After all, in ancient times, it was difficult for a woman to raise a child, especially if her appearance was too prominent, and some men would definitely have bad intentions. Another thing is that she was lonely and uncomfortable in her previous life. She always wanted to have more children, and she especially wanted a daughter. This wish in her previous life never came true until her death. She hopes it can come true in this life.

If you can't find a good man, then you will never marry. No matter how hard it is, I will never marry. Anyway, she already has a son, a kind father and a kind brother.

Chen Afu is more realistic in this life than in his previous life. In his mind, a good man is not close to a rich, handsome man at all.

In summary, there are four points, which she calls the "four good" men in ancient times.

First of all, he must be decent looking, with regular facial features and healthy limbs, and preferably taller than 1.7 meters. If that's not possible, 1.65 meters or more is fine. The height requirement is not for beauty, but mainly for physical work and combat effectiveness. After all, she and Dabao are one weak and one small.

Secondly, he must know how to love his wife and son, have a mild temper, be good to himself and Dabao, and allow himself to take care of his mother's family. He is not the kind of person who beats women and children at every turn, or is a foolish filial son who hangs on his mother's belt and never grows up.

Thirdly, he must have decent character, that is, a law-abiding citizen with no bad habits, and must be independent, not the kind of lazy and greedy, and the kind of person who eats soft rice all his life.

Fourthly, he must be clean, brush his teeth, wash his face and feet every day, and take a bath at least every now and then. She can't stand men with yellow stains on their teeth or odors, no matter how good they are.

It was this kind of "four good" man with the lowest standard that Chen Ahfu later realized that in the countryside of this world, they were all extremely good men, and they were hard to come by. For a woman like her who is looking for a husband, it is even more desirable. Of course, this is a story for later.

Thinking that the old lady cannot decide her marriage, Chen Afu was secretly delighted. From now on, whether to marry or not depends on whether she can meet the minimum standard of "four good" men.

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