bookrandom Chapter 217 Double Happiness
Chapter 217 Double Happiness
Wang Ergou's words reminded Li Xiangyang of his past life.
Indeed, if it's about luck, then this life's luck is just too good.
But behind every instance of so-called good luck lies real skill and preparation.
"Go to sleep," Li Xiangyang said softly. "We're going to Ma Hongxia's house to propose marriage tomorrow."
"I can't sleep," Wang Ergou said, turning over in bed. "I feel so uneasy."
Li Xiangyang laughed and said, "What's there to be nervous about? Think about it, you and Ma Hongxia have been getting along quite well for a long time. Besides, you're not only rich now, but you're also an excellent marksman. Even if you hunt on your own, you'll have a good catch every year. In our area, there probably aren't many better sons-in-law than you."
Hearing this, Wang Ergou felt a little more at ease.
“Brother Xiangyang, to be honest, if it weren’t for you, I might still be drifting through life in the village.” Wang Ergou’s voice choked with emotion. “You not only taught me how to hunt, but you also helped me find my direction in life.”
Li Xiangyang sighed softly, "That's as if I'm some kind of genius. Actually, I only found my own path slowly through trial and error."
After a moment of silence, Wang Ergou spoke again: "Brother Xiangyang, you said Factory Director Zhang wanted you to be a consultant, are you really planning to do it?"
“Yes,” Li Xiangyang replied, “this is a good opportunity. Not only can we make some money, but more importantly, we can learn new things. Look, aren’t the guns and ammunition we use for hunting all factory-made? Understanding these things will also help our hunting careers.”
“That’s true,” Wang Ergou nodded in agreement, “but don’t be too busy, or you won’t have time to go hunting with me.”
“Don’t worry,” Li Xiangyang said with a smile, “hunting is our specialty, how can we give it up? Besides, we’re all starting families now, we need to think about the next generation.”
When the topic turned to the next generation, Wang Ergou smiled sheepishly: "Brother Xiangyang, what do you say about teaching the kids to hunt after they're born?"
“We’ll have to wait until they’re older,” Li Xiangyang joked. “You’re thinking so far ahead when your own child isn’t even born yet.”
As they talked, they gradually quieted down.
A few barks came from outside the window, and occasionally the whistle of a train could be heard.
Li Xiangyang stared at the ceiling, mentally planning the details of tomorrow's marriage proposal.
Although Ma Hongxia's family probably has no objection to this marriage, the proper etiquette should still be observed.
Moreover, their trip was not only to propose marriage to Wang Ergou, but also to prepare for his marriage to Li Xiaoyun.
Thinking of Li Xiaoyun, a smile unconsciously crept onto Li Xiangyang's lips.
In his previous life, he missed out on so much because of someone who wasn't worth it.
In this life, he finally found someone he could truly entrust his life to.
In the next room, Li Xiaoyun and Ma Hongxia were also awake.
"Xiaoyun," Ma Hongxia asked softly, "do you think I made the right choice marrying Er Gou?"
Li Xiaoyun grasped Ma Hongxia's hand: "Of course you made the right choice. Although Ergou is sometimes reckless, he has a kind heart and is truly sincere towards you. Most importantly, he now has a legitimate business, and his future will only get better and better."
“Yes,” Ma Hongxia nodded, “I just sometimes feel like I’m too lucky.”
“This isn’t just luck,” Li Xiaoyun said with a smile, “it’s what you deserve. You’re kind, hardworking, and capable; you deserve such a wonderful marriage.”
The two girls whispered to each other for a while before gradually falling asleep.
The next morning, when Li Xiangyang woke up, it was still dark.
The sound of Zhang Guohua's wife preparing breakfast could be heard from inside the house.
"Ergou, wake up." Li Xiangyang gently woke up Wang Ergou, who was still fast asleep.
Today is an important day, and we must not miss the appointed time.
After washing up, the four of them sat down at the dining table.
Zhang Guohua's wife prepared steaming hot steamed buns and porridge, and also stir-fried a few simple pickled vegetables.
“I’ll take you there after you finish eating,” Zhang Guohua said. “It’s on the way to the factory.”
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Director Zhang," Li Xiangyang said.
After breakfast, Zhang Guohua drove them to the neighborhood where Ma Hongxia lived.
This is an old residential area of the city, with uniformly planned tenement buildings on both sides of the road. Although the buildings are old, they are kept very clean.
“It’s that building over there,” Ma Hongxia said, pointing to a three-story building, her voice trembling slightly.
Li Xiangyang patted Wang Ergou on the shoulder: "Don't be nervous, just do it according to our plan."
Wang Ergou took a deep breath and straightened his collar.
Then the group headed towards Ma Hongxia's house.
"You're here? Come upstairs quickly, come upstairs quickly."
Just as she arrived at the entrance of the building, Ma Hongxia's father, Ma Jianguo, had just returned from buying soy sauce and greeted her warmly.
Upstairs, Ma Hongxia's mother, Wang Shufang, had already cleaned the house spotless.
There were melon seeds, candies, and freshly brewed tea on the table.
After exchanging pleasantries, seeing Wang Ergou's timid demeanor, Li Xiangyang had no choice but to step forward and get straight to the point: "Uncle Ma, Aunt Wang, we're here today to formally propose marriage. Everyone in our village knows Ergou is an honest and upright person, and now that he's a registered hunter in the forest, he has a legitimate livelihood. He and Hongxia have been together for quite some time, and their relationship is very good. So..."
Before he could finish speaking, Ma Jianguo waved his hand with a smile: "Comrade Li, you don't need to say anything. Hongxia has already mentioned the two children in her letter; we wholeheartedly support this marriage."
Wang Shufang smiled and said, "That's right. Hongxia has been sensible since she was little, and now that she's found a good boyfriend, we parents are relieved."
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps were heard.
A young man in uniform burst in.
"Dad! Mom! Great news!" The young man waved a piece of paper. "I've been accepted by the grain bureau! I can officially start work tomorrow..."
The young man was stunned to see so many people in the room.
This is Ma Hongxia's brother, Ma Qiang.
“Brother,” Ma Hongxia introduced, blushing, “this is Wang Ergou, and also Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun. They’ve come to propose marriage.”
Upon hearing that it was about his sister's marriage, Ma Qiang immediately suppressed his excitement and began to seriously scrutinize Wang Ergou.
This made Wang Ergou, who was already nervous, even more uneasy.
"You're Wang Ergou?" Ma Qiang asked, his tone unfriendly. "I heard you're a hunter?"
Seeing this, Li Xiangyang was about to explain when he saw Ma Qiang suddenly break into a big smile.
"That's wonderful! I've been wanting to meet you hunters for a long time. We're building a large grain depot here soon, and we're worried about a rat infestation. If you could help us get rid of this pest, it would be a huge help!"
These words immediately lightened the atmosphere in the room. Ma Jianguo smiled and said, "This is truly double happiness!"