big sister headed home

Chapter 84

Dou Hua and his wife took their younger brother, Dou Qing, to the county seat in a donkey cart, thanks to the intelligent and intelligent little Huizi who pulled the cart, otherwise it would be such a difficult road, and it would take them a long time.

Among other things, the roads in this country are all dirt roads. Because of the snow before, now the snow has turned into water, and the road is muddy and difficult to walk on. Most of them are on foot, with a pair of good non-slip straw sandals outside the cotton shoes. Otherwise, this road is really impossible to walk.

Because the road was difficult, Dou Hua and the others arrived at the county town half an hour later than usual. When they entered the county town, Dou Hua and his wife went to Baohetang to invite the old shopkeeper.Dou Qing went to the butcher's shop to buy meat and bones, and Dou Hua asked him to buy the pork ribs with meat, and made an appointment to meet at the gate of the city.

Dou Qing walked in a hurry, and quickly came to the butcher shop, cut three pieces of meat, bought a rib, asked the butcher to wrap the ribs and meat, put them in the basket behind him, and carried them by himself A piece of meat, go to a street.

Dou Qing came to the street where Dou Ji Noodle Shop was located, got into a small alley not far from the noodle shop, came to a courtyard by familiar way, stopped, and tidied up some clothes and hats, Dou Qing knocked on the door.

The courtyard looked dilapidated from the outside, the two wooden doors were spotted, and most of the paint had faded, making it even more dilapidated. When the people in the courtyard heard someone knocking on the door, they asked from the courtyard, "Who is it? "

It sounded like a woman's voice.

Dou Qing was overjoyed, and said in response, "Yuemei, it's me, Dou Qing."

The woman froze for a moment when she heard the sound, walked to the door, but didn't open it, she just hid at the door and said, "Dou Qing, why did you come here, you shouldn't come, didn't we agree before, just forget about it." Let me go, you and I are not suitable."

Li Yuemei's eyes were already red when she spoke, she tried her best not to let the tears flow out, she turned around and leaned against the door with her back, it seemed that only in this way could she have the strength to stand still and have the courage to reject Dou Qing from the door.

"Yuemei, don't be like this. I bought a piece of meat for your family. It's almost Chinese New Year. You should also add some meat, and this is the money I sold for burning charcoal this month. I will give it to you. The aunt's illness can't be delayed any longer. It's gone." Dou Qing said, and took out two hanging copper coins from his bosom, making a rattling sound.

"Dou Qing, don't help me anymore. I have already agreed to the marriage proposal of Liu Laosan in the back street. After he promised to marry me, he will take care of my mother and give me a bride price of ten taels of silver. I am already very content." Come on, let's go, don't come again." Li Yuemei said.

"What did you say, why did you agree to him? I have already decided. I will tell my elder sister about you in the next few days. My elder sister will definitely agree. You should wait for me. We have already agreed .” Dou Qing’s face became ugly, and his heart was very sad and painful.

"Don't say it anymore, I'm already engaged, you go, don't come again." Li Yuemei was already in tears at this time, but she still said cruelly.

Dou Qing was disheartened, put down the meat and copper coins, wiped away tears, turned and left.

Li Yuemei heard Dou Qing's footsteps walking away, and then opened the door, looking at the things at the door, tears could not stop streaming down, she looked in the direction Dou Qing left for a long time, and then picked up the things, Back home.

After entering the back room, she heard her mother, Meng Shi, coughing violently. Li Yuemei quickly poured a cup of hot water and brought it over, patted Meng Shi's back to comfort her, "Mother, drink some water."

"Yuemei, who came here just now, why did you stand outside for so long, your hands are so cold, why are your eyes red, who made you cry?" Meng said.

"Mother, if no one comes, don't ask." Li Yuemei's eyes were red, and she refused to say.

Mrs. Meng sighed deeply. As a mother, how could she not understand her daughter's thoughts, and resented that she was not able to live up to her health and dragged her daughter down. It's because of myself that the marriage has been delayed for so long.

"Yuemei, mother knows that you like Mr. Dou's family. Mother agrees to this marriage. You don't have to worry about mother. You can marry yourself. Come to see mother during the holidays. Mother is satisfied. Other things, mother does not care about it." It's an extravagant hope." Meng said.

"Mother, what are you talking about? I'm married, what are you going to do, can't you just lie on this kang and wait to die? Mother, my daughter will not abandon you." Li Yuemei rushed to Meng's face with red eyes. I cried in my arms.

After crying, Li Yuemei felt better, and said again, "Sister-in-law Zhang next door told me about Liu Laosan in the back street. He is willing to give a gift of ten taels of silver, and he also promised to take care of you with his daughter. With these ten taels of silver, my daughter can get some good medicine for you, and your illness can be cured faster."

"My silly daughter, are you really willing to marry that youngest Liu? You have been lying as a mother for too long. Don't you know that he is a 40-year-old widower? He is treacherous, greedy and lustful. Here are a few Everyone in the street knows him, how can you marry such a person, have you really agreed, my daughter, you can't marry such a person, if it's because of your mother, if you marry such a person, your mother might as well Forget it if you die, so you won't be dragged down." Meng wept sadly.

"Mother, mother, you can't say that, my daughter let you live, live well, mother is my only relative, you can't leave your daughter behind, woo woo~" The mother and daughter hugged and cried together.

"My son, did you really agree to that Liu Laosan?" Meng Shi asked again.

Li Yuemei wiped away her tears and shook her head, "Not yet, I said I would discuss it with you, but I haven't given him a definite answer yet."

Mrs. Meng patted her chest happily, and patted Li Yuemei's head, "Fortunately, you didn't agree, there is still room for everything. I think you are interested in Mr. Dou's family, so why not let your wish come true and marry him, mother only wants you If you can live well, mother can go to your father with peace of mind."

After hearing this, Li Yuemei couldn't stop crying, she shook her head and said, "It's late, it's late, he came here just now, and I told him that I'm engaged."

"My son, why are you so stupid, you are going to kill yourself." Meng groaned.

Dou Qing came to the gate of the city with a sad face, Dou Hua and the others were already waiting for him there, Dou Qing greeted them, then climbed into the car silently, bowed his head in silence.

Dou Hua's eyes were very sharp, and she could tell at a glance that her younger brother seemed to be out of order, as if something happened just now that they didn't know, and he looked like he had cried.

Dou Hua thought about it, knowing that it was not convenient to ask now, so she had to wait until she got home.

There was nothing to say all the way, and they returned to Doujia Village. Dou Hua asked Jiang Ermeng to take the old shopkeeper of Baohetang to see a doctor for her uncle, and she took Dou Qing back home.

As soon as Dou Qing entered the house, he wanted to get into his room, but was stopped by Dou Hua.

"Qing'er, wait a minute, come with me, the elder sister has something to ask you."

Dou Qing always listened to Dou Hua's words, even though she was very sad, she still followed Dou Hua into the back room.

"Qing'er, do you have something to tell me? Don't hold back if you have something to worry about. Tell me. Big Sister can help you." Dou Hua said.

Dou Qing's eyes turned red, "Sister, let me tell you."

So Dou Qing told Dou Hua that he and Li Yuemei knew each other and liked each other.

It turned out that Dou Qing met Li Yuemei by chance when Dou Ji noodle restaurant opened in his family. At first sight, Dou Qing fell in love with this handsome girl in his heart. Later, seeing her in trouble, he helped her a few times. This time, the two are considered to be acquainted, and the two have a good impression of each other.

That is to say, from that time on, Dou Qing knew about Li Yuemei's difficult family situation. He also had a new direction of struggle from that time, and decided to work hard and marry Li Yuemei so that she could live a good life. Dou Qing is not afraid Hard work, not afraid of being tired, and working hard to earn every copper coin, he doesn't want to rely on his eldest sister only, he prefers to be a man who shoulders the burden of the family.

Later, Dou Qing confessed her love, but Li Yuemei refused. She stated the condition of her marriage, that is, the other party must accept her mother and serve the elderly with her. It is also because of this condition that many substitutes are scared away. Relatives, she has also been dragged from her early teens to the present. Another reason why Li Yuemei rejected Dou Qing is that she is older than Dou Qing and feels that she is not worthy of him.

Dou Qing is unwilling to give up, and has been helping Li Yuemei silently. The relationship between the two is neither salty nor weak, and they always keep a certain distance.Until the other party mentioned engagement just now, Dou Qing couldn't help feeling disheartened and sad.

"Do you really like that girl, are you willing to marry her and live with her forever?" Dou Hua asked.

"Sister, I really like Yuemei. I am willing to spend my whole life with her, and I am willing to support his mother with her." Dou Qing affirmed.

"Since you have this in mind, you should fight for it instead of being sad and sad alone here. You also said that the girl named Yuemei has a difficult life. She must have a rare difficulty. Maybe she is not engaged, but just evading it on purpose. That's why she said that, she just doesn't want to drag you down." Dou Hua said.

"Eldest sister, what do you think I should do? I'm in a mess right now. I don't know what to do. I've been working hard, and I'm willing to endure hardships. And elder sister, do you agree with me marrying Yuemei? If I don’t say it, I’m afraid you won’t agree.” Dou Qing said.

"As long as you are willing, eldest sister is on your side." Dou Hua said.

"Thank you, big sister." Dou Qing said.

"Let's see it this way. After the old shopkeeper sees the uncle's illness, we have to send him back. I happen to go to her house with you, meet her mother, and discuss your matters again to see if there is any recovery." room." Dou Hua said.

(End of this chapter)