Chapter 247: Turning the Tables

Just looking at Zhang Guoqing, the young man chosen by Li Xiulan, walked up to Gao Taohua and said, “Taohua, I know you don’t think much of me, but I genuinely like you.

Our family wants a tall wife, hoping that the next generation of the Zhang family can break away from the short stature. I won’t be bothered by your reputation.”

After a pause, seeing that Gao Taohua’s expression hadn’t changed, he continued, “I can’t do farm work or earn labor points, and I’m not very good-looking, but I can make clothes.

You might laugh at me for this, but I earn about a yuan or so for each piece of clothing I process. In a month, I make as much as those workers. I’ll treat you well in the future.”

Although Gao Taohua still didn’t think highly of Zhang Guoqing, she was somewhat swayed by his words. She looked up at Li Dahe’s mother, who was still scolding, and then at Li Dahe, who was standing silently.

She said to Zhang Guoqing, “Alright, I agree. The bride price is 200 yuan, and I also want two sets of clothes. If you can do that, come and fetch me tomorrow.”

Zhang Guoqing smiled and said, “Sure, I can, I can. I’ll bring the bride price with me today. As for the clothes, don’t worry—I’ll make them for you overnight.”

Seeing Zhang Guoqing’s genuine smile, Gao Taohua felt relieved. Although he wasn’t very handsome, at least he didn’t look down on her.

She thought, if she were to marry Li Dahe, although he was decent, his mother would be too troublesome. She might as well be more realistic—this is her fate.

Li Dahe, who had overheard Gao Taohua’s words, stared in disbelief: “Taohua, didn’t you say you liked me?”

Gao Taohua chuckled and replied, “Yes, I did like you before, but not anymore. Look at what your family has done. Even before we’re married, your mother dares to come to my house and insult me.

And what did you do? You just stood there quietly while your mother insulted me. Even if you were good-looking, it doesn’t matter. Not to mention, I would have to be a stepmother if I married you.

Your family has not only wronged me but also comes to my home to cause a scene. I can’t marry into such a family. I was too idealistic before, my mother was right. What’s the use of good looks if they can’t protect me?

Our situation was originally a misunderstanding. We haven’t done anything scandalous, and now Zhang Guoqing doesn’t care about my reputation and has offered such a high bride price. What more can I be picky about?”

Li Dahe’s mother came with the intention of showing off her power. She thought that since Gao Taohua’s reputation was already ruined and she liked her son’s appearance, it would work out. But she didn’t expect that her commotion would instead benefit Zhang Guoqing.

Li Dahe, feeling embarrassed at this moment, immediately turned around to pull his mother away. Mrs. Li tried to continue scolding but couldn’t free herself from her son’s grip, so she could only curse while walking away.

The villagers had watched the drama unfold, and when the Gao family went inside, there was no more excitement to see, so they gradually dispersed one after another.

No one expected that a seemingly settled matter could have such a twist. However, people were left imagining Gao Taohua’s rough appearance and Zhang Guoqing’s unattractiveness, wondering what their future children might look like in the future.

After tidying up, Luo Qiao shouldered her basket and went up the mountain. She needed to venture into the deep mountains. Considering her high school years, she planned to return weekly to explore the deep mountains.

Her abilities were unlikely to return to their former state, but if she didn’t work hard, she wouldn’t have any chance for improvement. She hoped to reach level three and help Lu Yichen with his leg injury.

This time, she chose a different path, hoping to find valuable herbs since villagers from surrounding villages would not venture into the deep mountains easily.

Luo Qiao’s pace was faster than before. Since it was already afternoon, she didn’t waste time gathering common herbs. She went into the mountains and found a spot to sit and rest.