amaotonovel Chapter 259 Meeting you was my good fortune
Chapter 259 Meeting you was my good fortune
Li Ergou was caught off guard by Song Zhaodi and forced to his knees.
He was secretly stunned; this girl was really bold.
All I wanted was to hold hands, how did I get controlled?
Fortunately, Song Zhaodi reacted quickly and immediately released Li Ergou's wrist.
Li Ergou finally felt a little relieved and stood up.
"Do you... dislike me a little?" Li Ergou's voice carried a hint of melancholy.
If I didn't dislike it, I wouldn't have reacted like this, right?
Upon hearing this, Song Zhaodi quickly waved her hand, "I have many sisters in my family, and I've always been strong since I was little. I've always been the one protecting my sisters."
"That grappling technique I just used was something I learned from an older man next door..."
"I...I overreacted just now, I'm sorry," Song Zhaodi said, bowing her head.
"So you don't hate me, do you like me?" Li Ergou saw Song Zhaodi explaining with her head down and seemed to see a glimmer of hope, so he quickly continued to ask.
This time, Song Zhaodi did not answer.
My family situation wasn't good, and before I went to the countryside, my parents made it clear that they wouldn't let me date in the countryside.
We have to wait for them to make arrangements.
In truth, Song Zhaodi knew in her heart that her family was probably going to sell her to raise money for a bride price.
The bride price money was saved for his younger brother to spend, to help him get married.
Song Zhaodi's older sister was sold in the same way.
Song Zhaodi felt that she could not escape the tragic fate of being sold.
However, Su Niannian once said that a girl's life can be changed by herself, and she doesn't necessarily have to listen to her family.
Su Niannian also said that she should take charge of her own future...
Therefore, Song Zhaodi hesitated.
I don't know how to answer Li Ergou.
Actually, although Li Ergou is a bit rash and unreliable, and not very bright...
Uh.
The rest is alright, isn't it?
Moreover, Song Zhaodi had felt a little flutter in her heart ever since she accidentally kissed Li Ergou last time.
From what Li Ergou is saying now, does he like me?
Could this be the legendary confession of love?
While Song Zhaodi was still thinking about how to answer, she heard Li Ergou speak again.
"I understand. You seem hesitant too. You probably don't like me, right?" Li Ergou's voice sounded somewhat disappointed.
Upon hearing this, Song Zhaodi looked up at Li Ergou.
"But it's okay. I like you a lot. We have a long time to get to know each other. Maybe you'll like me too."
Li Ergou forced a smile, then scratched his head.
"Next time I bring you food, don't keep refusing me, okay?" Li Ergou said, then smiled at Song Zhaodi again.
Without waiting for Song Zhaodi's reply, he turned around and ran away.
Song Zhaodi also had feelings for Li Ergou and was planning to say something, but before she could even open her mouth, Li Ergou ran away.
After standing there bewildered for two minutes, Song Zhaodi finally returned to the educated youth settlement.
Su Niannian listened to Song Zhaodi's narration with a look of utter fascination.
With a wicked grin on his face, he stared intently at Song Zhaodi's face.
"What's with that expression?" Song Zhaodi asked Su Niannian.
"Li Ergou, not bad, right? You have feelings for him, don't you?" Su Niannian asked Song Zhaodi with interest.
Song Zhaodi thought for a moment, blushed, and nodded.
"Actually, I know from Gu Nan that Li Ergou is a very good person. Although he is a bit impulsive and may not think things through carefully, his character is definitely not bad."
"When I saw you two getting along while I was making steamed buns here last time, I had a feeling that something was going to happen between you."
"Why don't you try getting to know each other first? It's not like you have to get married and spend your whole life together. You can get to know each other first, see if you're compatible, and then make a decision."
Su Niannian patiently analyzed the situation for Song Zhaodi.
Song Zhaodi nodded, "That's right, my family..."
Song Zhaodi was clearly worried that if she dated someone or even got married in the countryside, it would be difficult to explain to her family.
"Well..." Actually, as an outsider, Su Niannian really didn't know what to say.
In those days, many families did this: the older sisters would get married and receive dowries, and then use the money from those dowries to help their own brothers get married.
The name Song Zhaodi, which is very characteristic of this era, reveals that her role in the household was to exchange dowries.
Song Zhaodi has never had a good life at home. If it were Su Niannian, she would be determined to sever ties with her family.
Whether or not you have parents who only want to sell you out is really not important.
However, since Song Zhaodi grew up with such ideas, Su Niannian really couldn't make the decision for her.
"Actually, everyone should choose their own path for the future. Whether the choice is right or wrong, it is their own decision. Perhaps you can think about it more."
"If you really intend to listen to your family, then your life may no longer belong to you." Su Niannian could only say this much, after all, she had discussed this matter with Song Zhaodi before.
Song Zhaodi remained silent for a moment after hearing Su Niannian's words.
Su Niannian didn't say anything more, but quietly stayed with Song Zhaodi.
After a long silence, Song Zhaodi finally spoke again.
It was as if they had already made a decision.
“I understand what you’re saying. I believe I should be in charge of my own life.”
"My family wants a bride price, but I can just work hard and earn some money to give to them, right?"
Song Zhaodi asked Su Niannian uncertainly.
Su Niannian nodded.
"Besides, Li Ergou's situation might not be as bad as you think; he'll also give you a bride price," Su Niannian reminded her.
"Although everyone wants to live a good life, I want to live a down-to-earth life even more."
“If Li Ergou treats me sincerely in the future, I’m willing to take this step and give it a try,” Song Zhaodi said.
He finished speaking with a smile on his face.
This is also the result Su Niannian wanted to see, after all, no one wants to be controlled by their family forever.
In this day and age, being able to choose your own life is already a great privilege.
"It's okay, do whatever you want, you still have me."
“We will always be good friends!” Su Niannian said with a smile.
When Song Zhaodi heard Su Niannian say that, she also laughed.
Song Zhaodi hugged Su Niannian and said, "How can you be so good to me! I'm so lucky to have met you."
"It's because you're great too!" Su Niannian patted Song Zhaodi on the back.
Su Niannian still remembers that in her previous life, Song Zhaodi was one of the few people in Kaoshan Village who had given her a little warmth.
Since you treated me well in the last life, let's be best friends for life in this one.