Chapter 40

Yu Li felt something hard pressing against her legs, causing her pain!

Her little face was full of grievance: “Lu Guanshan, your bones are hurting me!”

The man gazed deeply at her.

Although they had already been together once, she was still too innocent when it came to this matter.

She had no real experience and didn’t even know the cause of the pain.

In the end, Lu Guanshan didn’t dare to be too reckless.

He restrained the burning desire in his heart.

He sighed and let go of her.

Yu Li carefully checked his pulse and found that Lu Guanshan’s unconsciousness was probably due to a head injury, but it was also the heavy thoughts that caused him to faint.

He appeared to be a strong, brave man, but having grown up without parents, he was also a pitiful person!

Some people look perfect on the outside, but deep down, they also have their own wounds!

Lu Guanshan had never talked much about his family.

But Yu Li silently decided that she would use love and tenderness to make up for what Lu Guanshan had missed in his life!

After taking the “medicine,” Lu Guanshan didn’t seem to want to rest.

Yu Li stayed with him, and they went for a walk around her childhood village. They walked on the hillside by the lake and relaxed in the breeze, which would do him good.

Today, the old Guan Temple was hosting two families for a fortune-telling session.

When Chen Ailan and Yu Jiefang arrived, they saw Wu’s mother leading Wu Tong to ask the fortune-teller for an auspicious wedding date for Wu Guohua.

It was said that the blind fortune-teller here was very accurate.

Wu’s mother had not been feeling well these past few days, so Wu Tong had pulled her over in a cart to ask for guidance.

She was not only asking about her son’s marriage, but also when her own health would improve.

“My son is a company commander in the army. Make sure you tell me, will our family become rich and powerful?”

After listening to Wu’s mother’s birthdate and destiny, the blind fortune-teller furrowed his brow: “I only have eight words for you: evil begets evil, good begets good. Whether it’s your son’s marriage or your health, if you understand these eight words, nothing will go wrong.”

Wu’s mother glared: “You blind fool! What do you mean? My son is an officer, and he’s going to marry the political commissar’s niece! Have you ever heard of such good fortune? Stop talking nonsense!”

The blind fortune-teller smiled coldly: “I may be blind, but I am far better than people like you, who are blind in heart! I told you, if you live a good life, you will be rewarded, and your marriage will last peacefully. If you don’t believe me, just leave! Don’t come here and cause trouble. Are you ready to be kicked out?”

Wu’s mother and Wu Tong were thrown out, but they also felt a bit hesitant, fearing that it might cause trouble for them in the future.

Unexpectedly, they ran into Chen Ailan and Yu Jiefang, who had come to ask for an auspicious date.

The two quickly listened in.

Chen Ailan handed over a cane: “Master Guan, this cane was specially made for you by my husband. You can use it often. Also, my son is getting married, and we would like to ask for a good date. We’ll pay double the fee today!”

The blind fortune-teller showed a kind smile, calculating for a moment. His expression was a bit hesitant, but he carefully said: “Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed, but I can give you a few words: evil begets evil, good begets good. Your family will have good fortune.”

Chen Ailan was overjoyed: “Thank you, Master Guan! Please help us choose a good date!”

After pondering for a while, the blind fortune-teller said: “…The day after tomorrow, the 9th is a good day for marriage. It’s a long-lasting and auspicious day.”

He added with a reminder: “The woman must pay extra attention when giving birth.”

Chen Ailan was startled and quickly remembered the advice, thanking him repeatedly.

Yu Jiefang pulled out his wallet, handing double the payment to the fortune-teller, and also prepared red eggs, peanuts, and wedding sweets!

The fortune-teller nodded in satisfaction: “Let me add one more thing: your daughter is destined to bring good fortune to her husband!”

Chen Ailan’s smile widened: “Oh, that’s wonderful! Master Guan, thank you for your good words!”

Yu Jiefang grabbed a broom and helped the fortune-teller clean up the messy room, while Chen Ailan also busied herself for a while.

Outside the house, Wu’s mother spat harshly at the doorstep!

Wu Tong also said with disgust, “Yu Li has a lucky fate for her husband? What has she brought to our family? This blind fortune-teller is just making things up! He’s just a fraud!”

However, Wu’s mother fell into deep thought.

The fortune-teller’s words hadn’t been pleasant for them, but his words to Chen Ailan had been so favorable!

Almost everyone within a hundred miles came to consult the blind fortune-teller.

That little slut, Yu Li…

Thinking back to the past, and then considering the present, Wu’s mother gasped!

When Yu Li got engaged to Wu Guohua, he was just a squad leader.

Later, he was promoted to platoon leader, then company commander, and naturally, his salary increased.

It was also after Yu Li came to the Wu family that her health improved step by step.

But before she could think more, Wu Tong, filled with jealousy, said, “Mom, don’t listen to that blind man! Yu Ying is now the political commissar’s niece. When we go to the station, with the political commissar as a big tree, we’ll be able to enjoy the shade. What does that blind man know?”

Wu’s mother was reassured: “You’re right. How could Yu Li, someone like that, possibly have a lucky fate for her husband?”

Both families soon started making wedding arrangements.

The blind fortune-teller hadn’t chosen a date for the Wu family, but they decided to pick the same day as the Yu family—both were choosing the 9th.

Naturally, Yu Li would marry using the car Lu Guanshan brought back.

Many children in the village were seeing a car for the first time, and none had ever ridden in one. Lu Guanshan even took them for a ride. From dawn to dusk, the area in front of the Yu family’s house was filled with people, lively and bustling.

The children played, while the adults spontaneously helped with the wedding preparations.

Tables, stools, bowls, and dishes were all moved over to the Yu family’s house without being asked.

The best chef in the area, Wang, volunteered to cook for the wedding banquet because he had treated Yu Li’s hand pain before.

Yu Jiefang, along with his two sons, went around delivering invitations. Firecrackers, wedding candy, and all the necessary items were bought. Fresh chicken, ducks, and fish were laid out in the courtyard, and the atmosphere of the big banquet soon spread.

In fact, Yu Li’s uncle even spent money to hire a suona player to liven up the celebration!

The Wu family was also busy.

Wu Guohua had promised to give Summer Yuying a bride price of 168 yuan, but it would only be given on the wedding day.

Summer Yuying was quite happy and made sure to tell everyone.

She had heard from the other wives at the station that their bride prices were usually just a few dozen yuan, with the highest being around 100 yuan.

She had asked around the village and learned that the Yu family hadn’t mentioned how much Lu Guanshan would give for a bride price.

She raised an eyebrow and couldn’t help but laugh. Lu Guanshan definitely wouldn’t be willing to give Yu Li that much. If he had, Yu Li would have flaunted it by now!

It was probably so low that she couldn’t even bring herself to say it!

A bride price of 160 yuan would allow her to feel proud and completely overshadow Yu Li!

Summer Yuying was pleased with herself.

But what she didn’t know was that Wu Guohua didn’t even have 160 yuan.

In fact, the money for the wedding banquet was tight. Because Wu’s mother had a bad reputation, they couldn’t borrow tables or chairs. If it weren’t for Wu Guohua being a military officer, their relatives and friends wouldn’t even want to associate with them.

Wu Guohua could tolerate all of this.

But what he couldn’t accept was that Lu Guanshan was using the army vehicle for the wedding—he could only use a tractor!

No, that tractor broke down yesterday, so now he had to borrow a bicycle for the wedding.

Wu Guohua thought it over and decided to go find the driver, Xiao Zhou.

“Xiao Zhou, Lu Guanshan and I are getting married on the same day. Do you think you could go to my house first, and then come to attend Lu Guanshan’s wedding banquet?”