The Evil Man’s Lazy Lady Chapter 41 (Part 2)
Chapter 41: He Wants to Marry (2) Original translation is from tenderflower's blog.
Cheng Qingran seemed to be listening carefully to her, but he was actually a little absent-minded. He thought he could eat with Shu Wan, but he didn’t expect there to be such rules in the village. But think about it, Shu Wan was a young lady to be married and he was an unmarried man, so of course, she had to avoid suspicion...
Wait, since Shu Wan was not married, he was not married, why not marry her?
He was really not too young. In the past, he didn’t want to get married because he didn’t like women. Now he finally had a woman of her age who he was interested in. Wasn’t it a good thing to get married? Although Shu Wan had some misunderstandings about him, marriage was the word of her parents and matchmakers. Cheng Qingran thought his conditions were still very good, and Shu Maoting and his wife had no reason to reject him. As for Shu Wan, as long as he treated her well after getting married, her impression of him would definitely change.
The more Cheng Qingran thought about it, the more he thought this idea was good.
Of course, he didn’t have too deep feelings for Shu Wan. Rationally speaking, they should get along for a while to see if he would be as excited as the book said, and then make her happy with him so that after getting married, they could respect each other. However, he had nothing to do with the Shu family and the Qin family. How could he find an opportunity to get along in private so easily? Maybe it would deepen Shu Wan’s misunderstanding. Besides, Shu Wan’s conditions were so good. There must be a lot of people who come to propose marriage. The women here were usually married at the age of 16. The Shu family would definitely decide on the marriage for her before the end of this year. If he didn’t make a decision soon, he was afraid after he was sure about his own mind, she was already engaged to someone else!
When he thought that Shu Wan might get married at any time, Cheng Qingran felt uneasy. No, he had to start soon.
“Big brother, why don’t you eat?” Shu Lan turned her head and asked when she saw Cheng Qingran remained in the same posture for a long time.
Cheng Qingran came back to his senses and met Shu Lan’s lovely big eyes. Thinking of having such a younger sister when he first saw her, and soon Shu Lan would really become his younger sister, his little sister-in-law, he suddenly felt like this was probably the fate between him and Shu Wan!
Touching Shu Lan’s head, he picked up the bowl and chopsticks. He used the meal gracefully and occasionally looked around casually.
Sitting across from him was Shu Maoting, who had passed his 30s but was still outstanding in appearance. Qin-shi just packed a meal and delivered it to Wei Da who was left in the carriage, and Shu Wan probably talking to Xiao Lang...
Thinking he would be able to eat with Shu Wan in the future, and would no longer have to avoid it, Cheng Qingran couldn’t wait to go back immediately to arrange a marriage proposal.
In the west wing, Shu Wan changed the skirt and embroidered shoes that had just been wet by the rain. She was about to go out to bring Shu Lan in when she heard Shu Lan shouting she wanted to eat with that person, she couldn’t help frowning. Why was her younger sister so ignorant?!
“Sister Wan, have you changed your clothes?” Xiao Lang walked to the inner door and whispered.
Shu Wan straightened her clothes, opened the door curtain, and walked out: “Yes, come, let’s play chess!”
Xiao Lang nodded and took the chess box from the cabinet to the heated-brick bed. They sat cross-legged and began to lay chess pieces.
“Sister Wan, I don’t like that Master Cheng. I always feel like he’s not a good person.”
He was not a good person, Shu Wan agreed in her heart, but asked him: “Why do you think so?” Could it be Ah Lang also saw Cheng Qingran’s look that day? He was still young, he shouldn’t be able to tell the difference, right?
Xiao Lang pretended to be thoughtful and said sullenly: “Last time Ah Lan ran out, and I inquired all the way to find Cheng’s residence, because I didn’t know if Ah Lan was forcibly taken away by him, so I climbed the wall and jumped in. I didn’t expect to see it just in time as he held Ah Lan on his lap. Although he didn’t do anything, when I slipped past, I heard him say he wanted to sleep with Ah Lan in the same room. Ah Lan also foolishly agreed. I was startled, so I secretly hit him with a stick. I wanted to take Ah Lan to run, but Ah Lan was disobedient and didn’t follow me. In the end, I was caught by his servant. I don’t know what he thought, so he sent someone to your uncle’s house.”
Shu Wan’s face was ashen. She stared at Xiao Lang closely: “Then why didn’t you say it sooner?”
Xiao Lang patted his head embarrassedly: “Because Ah Lan is fine, and it was already very late that day, so I forgot after I slept. Later, my father... If I hadn’t seen him today, I still don’t remember.”
Seeing the pain flashed in Xiao Lang’s eyes when he mentioned his father, Shu Wan immediately felt guilty for the tone of reproach she had just said, and hurriedly said: “It’s okay, I don’t blame you for this, besides, Master Cheng probably hugged her because Ah Lan was being lazy and coquettish. There is no other meaning. By the way, don’t tell anyone about this. It’s not good for Ah Lan if it spreads.”
“Mm, I know, I only told you.” Xiao Lang lowered his head and continued to play with the pieces.
Shu Wan was very calm on the surface, but in her heart, she scolded Cheng Qingran like a dog. Even a child as young as Ah Lan was not spared! No, she couldn’t be too accustomed to her younger sister in the future. She had to teach her some rules, especially etiquette and avoidance when getting along with strangers so that she would not be stupid and let others take advantage of it in the future!
Shu Lan didn’t know what her older sister was thinking. She watched her mother go to the west wing in confusion, and asked in doubt: “Daddy, why did Mother say she will eat later?”
Shu Maoting smiled awkwardly and did not speak.
Shu Lan continued: “Daddy, brother Yuanbao came this morning. He said there will be a temple fair in the town the day after tomorrow, and I want to go too. Will you take me there?”
Shu Maoting paused and looked at his little daughter in surprise. At the temple fairs a few years ago, he said he would take Shu Lan to play, but she refused to go and fell asleep on his back. Why did she suddenly become interested this year?
But if the child wanted to see the fun, he would definitely be satisfied, so he nodded and said: “Okay, then all our family will go together.”
Shu Lan immediately smiled with curved eyebrows.
Cheng Qingran heard this and his heart moved.
After the meal, Shu Maoting invited Cheng Qingran to sit in the house.
The rain in summer came and went quickly. Cheng Qingran looked at the light rain outside and said goodbye with a smile: “Thank you for your hospitality, uncle and aunt. The junior will go back first and hope to visit again in the future.”
Seeing he was determined to leave, Shu Maoting personally sent him out the door.
Watching the carriage reel away, the doubts in Shu Maoting’s heart emerged again. This time when they met, why did he feel like Cheng Qingran’s attitude was getting more and more... intimate. He remembered the last time they were at Cheng’s residence, Cheng Qingran treated his old father-in-law a bit alienated.
Xiao Lang usual method 😂
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