Fortunate Wife Chapter 134

Chapter 134 – The truth draws near (5)

In modern-day, especially in some villages, the requested bride price might be alarmingly high . As for the people in the city, having a house and car had become a minimum requirement for marriage . Some women even required that the other party didn’t have any parents or siblings . It would be more peaceful if they could live alone as a couple and without in-laws .

Li Man had thoughtful considered all of these factors .

However, once she had finished speaking, everyone was dumbstruck, even Li Mo’s expression looked strange .

Li Man suddenly thought this situation was a bit strange too . Could it be that in a peasant family, women weren’t allowed to meddle in family matters?

“Let’s talk about this later . ” Li Mo had tightened his grip on his bowl and chopsticks . After a pause, he added, “Actually, second brother truly only sees Mudan as a younger sister . ”

“Younger sister?” Li Man didn’t quite believe him .

However, Li Mo had already lowered his head to eat . It was obvious that he didn’t want to continue this discussion .

Li Man could only shut up . She wanted to help, but she was powerless . Li Yan’s happiness would have to depend on his own fate .

It was very difficult for Li Mo to finish eating this meal . It was because Li Man’s words had made it very clear that she had no clue .

He suddenly thought it was wrong to keep hiding the truth from this girl that was wholeheartedly considering the needs of his family . He had to find the time to clearly explain the truth to her .

No matter what the result was, even if she wanted to leave this family, he would accept it .

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Once lunch was over, Li Mo went over to the eastern hut to check on Li Yan . It was only a short while, but when he returned to the kitchen, he only saw Li Hua washing the bowls . Li Man had disappeared . He ran over to the western hut to look . She wasn’t there . He looked for her in the backyard too . Not there either . When he asked Little Five, Little Five also said that he hadn’t seen her .

Feeling anxious, Li Mo quickly went out to look for her .

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As for Li Man, she was right outside of Li family’s house, in a corner by the dirt wall . Mudan had grabbed her hand and was crying nonstop .

Li Man had just put down her bowl and chopsticks and was about go back to her room when she saw Mudan sneakily standing by the entrance and looking around . When she saw Li Man, she waved at her, so Li Man went over to her .

Mudan seemed as if she had seen her savior . She grabbed her hand and led her over to a nook outside that wouldn’t be easily noticed by other people . She only glanced at Li Man before her tears started to fall again . Her eyes were already swollen red from excessive crying .

Li Man couldn’t bear to see this sight . She gently persuaded, “Don’t cry anymore . Look, your eyes are already so swollen . Why did you come looking for me? Just say it, if I can help you, I definitely will . ”

“Thank you . ” Mudan wiped her tears with the back of her hand . Her voice was choked with emotion as she said, “I knew you were a good person . Otherwise, Li Yan wouldn’t…” As she said this, she raised her eyebrows to look at Li Man again . Then, she tightly clutched both of Li Man’s hands . In a flash, her emotions got worked up again . “Older sister, I truly like Li Yan . Please be merciful . Can you please give him to me? I… I’ve like since we were kids . I can’t bear to live without him . ”

“Wait -” Li Man was thrown into confusion by her words . “Did I mishear you? You want me to give you Li Yan?”

Chapter end