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Chapter 246 Trees Standing Side by Side
Hu Fei looked straight at Chun Ying, his eyes were a little dazed at first, but gradually became firm: "You are my... treasure of my life..."

Chunying was startled: "What... what?!"

"You are the treasure of my life." Hu Fei calmed down, "I want to make your life smooth and safe, and you will never have any troubles. Unfortunately, there are still so many things I can do, so I can't always protect you. But...as long as I can do it, I am willing to do it for you, I don't want...you to feel sad or wronged."

Chun Ying felt that her face was hot, the pain in her heart was a little less, and her expression gradually calmed down.

Hu Fei still looked at her, and his words became smoother and smoother: "I don't want to marry that Miss Li, no matter how beautiful she is, how virtuous her temperament is, and how noble her family background is, in my eyes, she can't compare to you. Those words that stopped me from setting fire back then. If it weren’t for you, where would I be today? I only know the words ‘friends in need’, or ‘friends who are poor and humble’…” He paused He paused, swallowed the last sentence, and confided everything in his heart, "Maybe I'm afraid too... so what about being rich for a while? I wear gold and silver today, how do I know that I won't have nothing tomorrow? Those delicate young ladies who are willing to accompany you Do I live a poor life? Even if I stick to the way of women and follow me, I may not be able to survive for a few years. But you are different...you are smart and capable, and you can stay by my side and help me make a comeback. Even if I am devastated Yes, you will wake me up too... I am not a boy from a small family who is eager to climb up because of too many poor days, nor is it a son of a wealthy family who looks down on the daughters of ordinary people. I know what I need wife."

Chunying listened a little sullenly: "If I'm not such a person... or if I didn't stop you at the beginning, didn't help you do business and live a life, wouldn't you think so? Are you... really like it? Me, or is it just because I am grateful for what I did back then?" She had to ask clearly, if Hu Fei didn't love her, but just to repay her kindness...

"You silly girl, what are you talking about?!" Hu Fei couldn't help laughing, his ears were a little red, and he raised his hand to cover his eyes, "If it wasn't for the beginning, how would we be here today? If you didn't help me back then, I How can I get to know you and get to know each other? I’m afraid my bones will turn into ashes! I like you because of what I have experienced with you in the past, let me know what kind of person you are. Besides, although I am grateful to you, if not If you are interested in you, why do you have to marry you? All you need is to let your family live a prosperous and stable life, or to find a good family for you to marry, that is to repay your kindness. I want to marry you, naturally it is sincere I like you."

Chunying blushed and lowered her head, Hu Fei put down her hands, walked up to her, and said softly: "Good Chun'er, you understand my intentions, don't you? Don't just hide here and be sad because of those troubles, what's the matter?" Trouble, just tell me, I will try my best to solve it, and I will never embarrass you!"

Chunying smiled wryly, and raised her head to look at him: "You just said... I am the treasure of your life, so you want to protect me and not make me sad?"

"Yes!"

"But I... don't want to be your treasure."

"...What?!" Hu Fei was stunned, "Chunying...you..." He was a little sad and looked away.

Chunying still stared at him: "I don't want to be your treasure, I always want you to protect me. I would rather stand with you, no matter what happens, we can face it together. If you say, you are A tree, then I also want to be a tree and stand side by side with you. I don’t want to be a lily flower that only clings to big trees, and I can only rely on you for the rest of my life. , then nothing can be done!"

Hu Fei looked at her in shock, and when she blushed, she lowered her head slightly and said softly, "I know... I still have a lot of things I don't understand about this world, and I also know that sometimes my thoughts are too naive, It's too impractical, and even stupid. But...Compared to before, I have improved a lot. I have learned many skills, know the tricks of interpersonal communication, and know how to be careful...I will work harder. You... don't treat me like a delicate flower, protect me everywhere, and don't let me be hit by wind and rain. I don't like this, I don't want to be a treasure, I would rather be a stone, not afraid of wind and rain. I hope we are still the same as we were back then... No matter what difficulties we encounter, we can discuss and face together..."

Hu Fei softened his eyes, and there was a faint twinkle in his eyes: "I was wrong... I shouldn't treat you like other women. You have always been smart, thoughtful and meticulous, and often have whimsical ideas, but I always thought I can do everything by myself, so I ignored your cleverness." Looking back, the days in Gouwei Alley, although it was a bit poor, but when two people are together, no matter what difficulties they encounter, they can think of things together solve.At that time, he didn't know anything, but little by little with Chunying's help, he learned how to make a living by himself, how to deal with different people, how to buy things, cook, clean, and tidy up the house. , hire cars, feed horses, and even mend clothes.At that time, Chunying was equally immature, but she knew a little about everything, and had heard a little about everything. Relying on this, the two of them stumbled, but they were able to survive. If there was no foundation she and him laid together back then, he Then I got the opportunity to go to Nanyang, and I will not have the achievements I have today.But why did he forget Chunying's skills when he came back after earning a family business?I just want to arrange everything for her...

That's right, because he felt that he was a man, and he was born to stand in front of the wind and rain, and women just need to stay at home and take care of the housework.But, this is Chunying!Chunying is different!
He held Chunying's hand and said earnestly: "I was wrong, I apologize to you... I shouldn't have kept things from you, you are my wife, you should know everything about me, no matter what happens to me Difficulties, as long as it is related to you and me, I should tell you. No matter what the result is, at least you can know why."

Chunying bit her lips: "I don't need to know everything about you, as long as you don't bury your emotions in your heart and just tell me the good things, that's fine. I...I like you and want to be with you You don't live your whole life just to enjoy the wealth and happiness you bring, but do nothing for you!"

Hu Fei's face brightened instantly, and he clenched his hands tighter: "Don't worry, I won't do that again."

Chunying smiled, broke away from his hand, and looked away: "Let me ask you, the Hou Mansion has proposed marriage to you, and you don't want to, so how do you plan to deal with it?"

Hu Fei said: "They just proposed to me, but did not formally propose marriage. If I formally proposed, but I refused, there would be no room for return. I wish I could! It's a pity that they are so cunning! Now only the eldest son I mentioned it to me a little bit, and asked Li Xu to persuade me, both of them are willing to marry me, and I don't know who to turn to for my bitterness!"

Chunying thought for a while, and said: "I guess they must have gotten the news from somewhere, knowing that you will be the shipping assistant manager next year, so they want to win you over before the imperial decree is issued. Didn't you say that before, that one ...Hu Neijian, right? He advised you not to have too close contacts with high-ranking and powerful families, so as not to arouse the emperor's taboo. Then the emperor also doesn't want to see the Hou Fu make friends with you, right? How about using this as a reason to refuse? ?”

Hu Fei habitually wanted to reply, "It's a good idea, let's do it this way", but he immediately remembered what he said just now, and hurriedly changed his words to tell the truth: "According to the eldest son, the lady they prefer is similar to the Hou Fu. It's five clothes out, so they can't be regarded as serious in-laws. But I'm worried in my heart, they must have a way to make this young lady..."

Before he finished speaking, Lu's mother interrupted him: "What are you two standing here talking about? It's snowing! Don't you feel cold?!" She was standing under the eaves, holding a burden shield in both hands Xue, "Haven't you come into the house yet?!"

Chun Ying and Hu Fei looked up, and sure enough, they saw sparse snowflakes falling from the sky, and a thin layer had already been spread on Hu Fei's shoulders. thing.Chunying hurriedly said: "Let's go back to the room and talk in the room!" Hu Fei nodded, took Chunying's hand and left.Mother Lu was walking in front, and she turned her head by chance. Seeing this situation, she was startled at first, and then she covered her mouth and smiled lightly.

After entering the main room, Lu Yougui was pouring himself a drink on the kang, and when he saw them coming in, he raised his eyes and asked, "I just muttered behind the room for a long time, what did you say?" His eyes swept over Chunying and Hu Fei holding each other tightly. hand, paused for a while, "Brother Hu, come and drink with me."

Hu Fei had no choice but to let go of Chunying, walked over, and poured tea for Lu Yougui.Lu Yougui raised his eyes to look at him, bowed his neck and drank.Chunying advised him: "Father! Drink less! This firewood is enough to keep you warm, and you don't need to go out. Drinking too much wine is no good!"

Lu's mother picked up the materials in the bag, and said: "Isn't it? I always persuade him and don't listen! - Chun'er, did the third young master come here just now? I heard from Wang Er's family that the third young master is very special. I brought a man here just to talk to you. What did he say? But you want to transfer your father back?!"

When Chunying thought of what the third young master said, her heart sank.Hu Fei's lingering affection made her ignore it for a while, and it wasn't just herself who was threatened by the third young master.

With some difficulty, she said all the words of the third young master, and said sincerely: "I'm sorry, father and mother, I have troubled you again, but I really can't promise him!" She looked up at Hu Fei, "I just want to Marry Brother Xiaofei as wife, but don't want to be his concubine, I know I'm self-willed, but I really... don't want to!"

Hu Fei smiled lightly and said, "I don't want to either. You refused well. If you really agree, you won't be the Chunying I recognize." Chunying smiled back at him.

Lu's mother was almost dumbfounded when she heard the words, and hurriedly cried out: "Oh! What is this all about! A good son-in-law, who is about to make things happen, but suddenly turned into..." Suddenly stopped, I was not in the mood to pick and choose materials, so I pushed the things and sat cross-legged on the kang to sulk.

For a while, the room was silent.

Lu Yougui just frowned and stared at the wine glass. After a while, he said slowly: "Miss Huijun from the sixth room... I remember that the sixth master didn't exist the year before last? The main room only gave birth to this young lady, but it's true. A concubine gave birth to a son, who is only seven years old this year, right? His family's ancestral property is supervised by the clan, but a certain amount is given every year, and it is agreed that the property will not be returned until his son is 16 years old. Lord Hou It's a good deal with the third young master! This young lady, whether she likes it or not, has only her share of promises! If she really marries Brother Hu, she will help the Hou Mansion everywhere."

Hu Fei sneered and said: "I don't want to know what other people's families are like. I will never marry the Hou Mansion! If I really want to achieve a career, I can't let people think that I have become a vassal of the Hou Mansion, but it depends on who , I only recognize Chunying!"

Chunying held back the sourness in her nose, and said with a smile, "I only recognize you..." Hu Fei turned his eyes to look over, and the two looked at each other and smiled.

Lu Yougui stretched out his hand to pour the wine, and said calmly: "It's a pity...our family is also from the Houfu. If you really married Chunying, what difference would it make? Instead, because you married a girl instead of a young lady, you would be called People look down on it!"

Chunying pursed her lips: "As long as you leave the Hou's mansion, I'm just worried. The third young master wants me to give an answer after the Lantern Festival, but no matter what, I won't do it. I'm afraid that by then, we won't be successful yet." If you quit your nationality, you will be bound by the third young master. Now that I think about it, I really regret it. If we agreed when Aunt Qing asked you to go to the Huo family, there would be nothing like this. Married, the young master is young, Aunt Qing's housekeeper's name is not right, Master Huo and his wife have to avoid suspicion, as long as we take good care of the housekeeper, it will be much easier for us to escape."

Hu Fei laughed and said, "How can there be such a reason? If everyone in the world thinks this way, how can there be so many poor people?"

Mother Lu even sneered and said, "When we get there, I'm afraid we won't even be able to have such a carefree life like now! His family is short-handed, so he doesn't know how tired he will be!" Pulling her daughter again, hesitating again and again. Advise her: "Don't be stubborn, the third young master's words are irritating, but he is the master, and we can't disobey him. It's fine if you agree, and it's the same if you try to make things right in the future..."

Chunying broke away from her hand and said angrily, "Mom! What are you talking about?!"

Lu Yougui also scolded: "Are you willing to make your daughter a concubine?!"

Lu's mother hurriedly defended: "If it is someone else, I will definitely not! But I can trust Brother Hu!" She smiled at Hu Fei, "Whether Chun'er marries you as a wife or a concubine, you will not let her be wronged. Yes or no?"

Chunying turned her head to go out, but Lu's mother hurriedly stepped forward to hold her back: "Why are you running?! You should also think about it for your family! If you turn against the third young master, what should you do if you call your parents? What should you do if you call your brother?" ?! It's the same as marrying Hu Xiaoge, but it's just that the status is not good. No matter how high the sixth lady is, how can she compare with the truth of your adversity? Just treat her as a decoration! This kind of thing is also common in rich families. "

Chunying sneered and said: "Don't think I will agree! This will not only underestimate myself, but also underestimate him, and even harm irrelevant people! I don't care who Miss Six will marry in the future. In short, Xiao Brother Fei is mine, so I don't want to give it up to others!"

Lu's mother hurriedly said: "Oh, you girl, how dare you say such embarrassing words?!"

Chunying blushed, bit her lip and turned her head, but could feel Hu Fei's eyes staring at her.

Lu Yougui shouted: "Okay!" Glaring at his wife, "Your son-in-law has become someone else's son-in-law, don't you feel aggrieved?! Then you won't be Brother Hu's mother-in-law! All day long, the family jokes that others treat you as a son-in-law. My daughter asked someone to be a concubine, and now I have slapped myself?! You are willing to lose face, but I am not!" Mother Lu shut her mouth in embarrassment, and sat cross-legged on the kang.

Chunying stepped forward and said to her father: "Just now I thought about it, if brother Xiaofei refuses to marry us, the third young master might threaten us, but brother Xiaofei would be wary of it instead. In the end, it's all because our family is a slave." ! If you can take off this skin sooner, then you won’t have these troubles! Father, I remember... Now it’s the eldest young mistress who is in charge of the house, isn’t she?”

(It's so hard to write love stories...)
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