Chapter 725 - 725 Marriage Proposal
725 Marriage Proposal
Su Xiaolu looked up and smiled. “Alright, Fourth Brother, good night. I’m going back too.”
With that, Su Xiaolu turned around and flew home.
Zhou Zhi watched as her light figure disappeared. The corners of his lips curled up slightly before he turned around and left.
The next morning, Su Xiaolu asked Old Wu and Gui You when they were going to set off.
Old Wu twisted his wrist and moved his body as he said to Su Xiaolu, “What’s the hurry? We’ll leave after the 15th.”
This time, she would detoxify that kid first before they could really move. This time, it would be several years before she could see her family again. He would let them stay together longer this year.
Madam Zhao and Madam Qian’s cooking was also delicious. He wouldn’t be able to eat it for several years. He also wanted to eat it for a while longer.
“Oh, all right.”
Su Xiaolu pouted and turned to leave happily.
Old Wu looked at the playful Su Xiaolu and muttered, “This brat.”
After the new year, the days passed quickly. Before they noticed, it was already the tenth day of the new year.
It was the tenth day of the new year.
Su Xiaolu went out to get some information because there might be news about Little Niu.
Su Xiaolu did not know if he had received the letter she had sent him. Perhaps he had, or perhaps he had not. Su Xiaolu hoped that he had not. After all, if he had not, it meant that he wouldn’t come.
If he received it and did not come, it meant that he really could not come.
Thinking of Little Niu, Su Xiaolu felt a little sad. Where was her Junior Brother this year? Did he eat his fill and wear warm clothes? Did he have a house to shelter him from the wind and rain? Su Xiaolu felt suffocated just thinking about it.
After taking the letter, Su Xiaolu didn’t walk far before she found a quiet place to read it. When she saw Little Niu’s letter, her hand trembled and her eyes stung. She pursed her lips and opened it. Little Niu’s reply was only a few words.
Senior Sister, no need to worry, I’m very safe. I wish Senior Sister a happy New Year. Senior Sister, please greet the rest on my behalf. Xiao Niu pays his respects.
Su Xiaolu read the two short lines again and again.
She packed up before going home.
When they returned to the capital, Su Xiaolu was attracted by the festive clothes on the street and the sound of gongs and drums.
The residents were also discussing spiritedly. They did not know which family was proposing marriage, but the commotion was not small.
Su Xiaolu went over curiously and heard people discussing.
“The Sun family is really generous. There must be dozens of boxes of good things.”
“How much money does this cost? I’m really envious of them. I wonder which family this girl is from.”
“I know, I know. General Chu’s family…”
The surrounding commoners discussed animatedly.
Su Xiaolu was also attracted. Was that Chu family the Chu family she was thinking about?
Su Xiaolu looked at the crowd and followed everyone without hesitation. Many people followed. Everyone wanted to see which family had this honor.
It might not be a good thing, but with such a big scene, it was easy to arouse people’s curiosity. There were actually no less than a hundred people following them.
Along the way, Su Xiaolu heard most of it.
It was as she thought.
Today, Sun Baoshan hired a matchmaker, brought generous betrothal gifts, and hired people to the Chu family to propose marriage.
Su Xiaolu squeezed to the front and saw Sun Baoshan. He was dressed noblely and riding a red date horse towards his destination.
Behind him were 40 heavy betrothal gifts.
When they arrived at the Chu family’s house, they first set off firecrackers. Then, the ceremonial knight went forward and knocked on the door.
The manservant of the Chu family quickly opened the door. Looking at the huge crowd outside, he asked warily, “What are you doing?”
The ceremonial knight and the matchmaker smiled and politely explained the reason.
The manservant’s mouth opened in a circle. After hearing this, he stuttered, “You, wait, wait.”
Sun Baoshan had already dismounted. He straightened his clothes and waited respectfully.
Not long after, a loud voice came from the Chu Residence.
“Who are you? How dare you barge into my Chu Residence!”
Chu Jin’s voice arrived before he did.
Before Sun Baoshan saw him, he had already raised his hand and bowed respectfully. Then, he said loudly, “Junior Sun Baoshan is here to ask for Miss Chu Li’s hand in marriage. I hope you can fulfill my wish.”
Chu Jin ran out and grabbed Sun Baoshan’s collar without thinking. He gritted his teeth and said, “How dare you come? Do you really think I won’t beat you up?”
The Chu family had also found out about Sun Baoshan and Chu Li in the past few days.
Chu Leizhen flew into a rage and locked Chu Li up. He rejected the Sun family and said that it was impossible between Sun Baoshan and Chu Li.
At that time, Sun Baoshan had made it clear that he would not give up. He would come and propose marriage on the 11th. Chu Jin waved his fist and smashed a table with it, saying that if he dared to come, that would be his end.
A few days passed.
The Chu family was also nervous. They were afraid that Sun Baoshan would come, but they were also afraid that he would not.
When they heard the sound of firecrackers outside, Chu Jin clenched his fists and said that he wanted to come out and teach Sun Baoshan a lesson. It was Chu Leizhen who suppressed him and asked him to wait. After the manservant came to report, Chu Jin rushed out and prepared to teach Sun Baoshan a lesson.
He was fierce and almost picked Sun Baoshan up. “Do you believe that you’ll die here with a punch from me?!”
That damn scholar actually stole his sister’s heart and hid it for so long. Just looking at him made him angry!
As expected, scholars were scheming.
Chu Leizhen and Madam Wen also followed behind. The couple looked at Sun Baoshan solemnly.
Sun Baoshan had said that he wanted to propose marriage, so he came. Even if he would humiliate himself, he came. Even though he could barely breathe now and his heart was beating very fast, he still said word by word, “I’m sincere. I really like Chu Li. These 40 betrothal gifts are all the wealth that my family can take out now. They’re half of my family business. I know I’m in the wrong, but I’m serious about Chu Li. Please believe me.”
“Who do you think you are? Do you think we can believe you just because you said so?”
Chu Jin saw that Sun Baoshan’s face was red from holding it in and let go of him in disdain. He was strong and had superpowers in terms of strength. How could Sun Baoshan withstand it? He couldn’t help but take a few steps back. If he hadn’t been supported, he would have fallen.
Before Sun Baoshan could catch his breath, Chu Jin looked at his sickly appearance and said in disdain, “Look at you. A gust of wind is enough to blow you down.”
Chu Jin was furious just thinking about it. It was true that Sun Baoshan was a scholar, but there were so many scholars in the world. Not all scholars could stand out in the future.
Unlike Hu Changshou, who had a good name and was not bad-looking. He was also lucky and had a good body. No matter how one looked at him, he was ten times better than Sun Baoshan.
However, such a scholar had stolen his sister’s heart. Chu Li had also expressed her determination. She and Sun Baoshan were in love and she asked her parents to fulfill their wish.
Chu Jin was furious just thinking about it, and he was even more unhappy with Sun Baoshan.
After Sun Baoshan stabilized himself, he cupped his hands and said, “I know that my body is inferior to yours, but I’ve never neglected my exercise. I definitely can’t compare to you, but I’m confident that I can protect ordinary people. I can protect the person I want to protect. I can do anything for her.”