Chapter 22 Seeking Yan Ci's Help

Seeing everyone's expressions, Bai Xiaoyue was very satisfied:

"Since there's nothing else, I'll go home now."

She put down the cleaver, clapped her hands, put her hands in her pockets, and went home unhurriedly.

Bai Xiaoyue didn't think much of it and continued to live her life as usual.

The parents felt guilty and worried that their daughter wouldn't be able to find a good husband in the future.

Bai's mother always secretly shed tears, while Bai's father sighed and lamented.

Bai Xiaoyue found this extremely annoying, thinking to herself, "I'm not blaming you, but you always act like victims."

This is putting me in a difficult position! How am I supposed to live like this?!

In this damned era, it seems like women who don't get married are committing a great sin.

In a moment of impulsiveness, she went to Yan Ci for help.

Pushing open the courtyard gate, I saw Yan Ci sitting lazily on a stool, leaning against the wall, a cigarette dangling from his lips, like a leopard taking a rest.

Bai Xiaoyue wasn't in the mood to appreciate handsome men either, and went straight to the point:

"Yan Ci, do you have someone you like?"

Yan Ci slowly sat up straight: "No."

Bai Xiaoyue hesitated for a long time before asking, "Did you have anyone you liked before? I mean, in that world."

Yan Ci's phoenix eyes widened as he stared at her in disbelief, offering no answer but coldly observing her.

Bai Xiaoyue felt a chill in her vest and thought to herself, "Is this guy planning to kill me to silence me?" She didn't dare to speak easily.

After waiting for a while, Yan Ci, after his initial shock, said knowingly, "No, there isn't any."

Bai Xiaoyue said cautiously:

"Yan Ci, I want to ask you for a favor. You know, my parents have been driving me crazy lately."

I want to ask you to be my fake boyfriend/girlfriend for a while. Once you've found someone you want to spend your life with, we'll end things.

Yan Ci simply looked at her in silence.

She had no choice but to persevere:

"Yan Ci, since we're somewhat like-minded, could you please help me out?"

Please, if you ever need my help again, I'll do my best to help.

Seeing that Yan Ci still didn't speak, Bai Xiaoyue suppressed her fear, went up and hugged Yan Ci's arm, blinking her big eyes at him to gain his sympathy, hoping that Yan Ci could help her.

She learned this from Chang Le, and she was still worried about whether it would work.

Anyway, Chang Le always works very well.

Yan Ci looked at the beautiful woman and thought to himself that he was all alone and it wouldn't hurt to help her. Little did he know that this act of helping her would last a lifetime.

Seeing Yan Ci nod, Bai Xiaoyue was so happy she forgot her fear. She jumped up, hugged Yan Ci's waist, and bounced around, chanting:

"Yan Ci, you're so kind. I'll cook delicious food for you from now on. I'll cook lots and lots of delicious food."

Looking at the woman who was smiling broadly and talking about all sorts of food, Yan Ci also felt a smile in his eyes.

Bai Xiaoyue rambled on for a while, then noticed that Yan Ci was staring at her. Confused, she blinked.

It took him a while to realize that he was still holding Yan Ci's waist.

He quickly withdrew his hands and put them behind his back, explaining with a flushed face:

"Yan Ci, I didn't mean it. I was just so happy, really."

"Then it's settled!"

After saying that, he ran off like a gust of wind.

Yan Ci watched her retreating figure, his ear tips turning slightly red.

During the meal, Bai Xiaoyue said to her parents:

"Mother, you don't need to worry about my marriage anymore. I want to marry Yan Ci."

The elderly couple were shocked to hear this, and Bai's mother expressed disbelief:

"Xiao Ci, are you two really in love?"

Yan Ci nodded at Bai's mother.

Bai Xiaoyue was nervous: "Mom, really, really. What good would it do me to lie to you?"

Although Bai's mother had doubts, she was still very happy to see that Yan Ci did not refute her.

This son-in-law is good; he's handsome and can earn work points.

Although there are no elderly people in the family to help, the daughter will not have to take care of her in-laws in the future.

I wonder if he'll regret it later. After all, his daughter is a widow with a child.

The mother, fearing her son-in-law would run away, asked, "When are you getting married?"

With a "plop," Bai Xiaoyue almost choked on her porridge, and Chang Le handed her her handkerchief.

She wiped her mouth and said helplessly:

"Mother, there's no need to be in such a hurry. Yan Ci's conditions aren't good, so we have to wait a bit longer and let us get to know him better to see if he's a good match."

Bai's father was also pleased, feeling that Yan Ci was a man of few words, reliable in his work, and of good character.

"Getting married won't cost much. We still have some money at home, so you can take it and use it first."

Bai Xiaoyue hurriedly waved her hand:

"No need, no need, Yan Ci is a man, he can handle it himself."

She casually pinched Yan Ci's waist.

Yan Ci froze, then looked at Bai's parents sincerely and said, "Uncle, Aunt, I can manage on my own. Give me some time."

I'll send someone to propose marriage in a few days, and we can get engaged first. Please rest assured, I will treat Xiaoyue well.

The two elders beamed with joy upon hearing this, and Bai Xiaoyue breathed a sigh of relief.

She looked at the old couple, pouted, and felt annoyed. "Your daughter talked until her lips were sore, and you still didn't believe her. One word from someone and you're completely swayed. Ugh...it's infuriating!"

A few days later, Yan Ci asked Wang, a famous matchmaker in the village, to come and propose marriage. Bai's father also invited Bai's uncle to witness the marriage.

Uncle Bai also apologized to Bai Xiaoyue:

"Xiaoyue, your aunt was wrong last time, and I have already educated her."

I think Yan Ci is very good; our Xiaoyue is a lucky girl.

Bai Xiaoyue nodded obediently, "I know, Uncle, don't worry."

She knew in her heart that she still had to live in the village, and since her uncle was the village secretary, she couldn't refuse him.

As for that foolish woman, my aunt, let's see how she behaves in the future.

From then on, everyone knew that Yan Ci was the Bai family's prospective son-in-law, and most of the Bai family's relatives and friends sincerely offered their blessings.

Mr. and Mrs. Ye also came to visit and inquire about the situation. Mr. Ye said:

"Xiaoyue, I think Yan Ci is reliable, and we're happy for you. But what about Chang Le? What are your thoughts?"

Bai Xiaoyue was puzzled: "Chang Le will definitely follow me, what's there to consider?"

Father Ye added, "I'm afraid that if you take Chang Le with you, it will upset Yan Ci. We are still healthy and can help you take care of Chang Le."

"No need, no need, I'm definitely going to bring Chang Le with me, Yan Ci is willing." Bai Xiaoyue waved her hands repeatedly.

Seeing that the two elders were truly thinking of her, Bai Xiaoyue was deeply moved and even gave them a jar of her treasured honey.

Some people thought Yan Ci was handsome and regretted not having brought him home to be their son-in-law sooner.

There were also those who made sarcastic remarks, saying that what use was Yan Ci's good looks? He couldn't eat or drink, and no one in his family could help him. Bai Xiaoyue would regret it sooner or later.

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Anyway, people will say good or bad things, but Bai Xiaoyue doesn't care about these gossips and just focuses on living her own life.

On such a hot day, who has time to chat idly? There's no air conditioning or fan, so it's best to stay calm and quiet.