Chapter 1652 - 940: So-Called Compromise (2)

Chapter 1652: Chapter 940: So-Called Compromise (2)

Father Li came out and called to Mrs. Li: "I’m going to discuss with my brothers about arranging seats for the Liang family when they come in a few days."

Mrs. Li, eyes squinting happily, said: "Elder and second brother have been worried about Danni’s matters. Go talk to them so they can be at ease."

Father Li took a few steps, then turned to look at Mrs. Li: "You should come too. Let’s gather as families to discuss this. It’s a big deal."

"Okay." Mrs. Li cheerfully responded and followed him out, then turned back to remind Li Xiaoxian, "Er Ni, don’t upset your sister anymore. When I come back, I’ll make something delicious for you."

Li Xiaoxian snorted coldly, stood up, and felt a wave of dizziness, covering her forehead to steady herself. "Look at you, standing up so quickly after squatting for so long?" Li Xiaoyan supported her sister and softly reprimanded.

"I’m nearly mad with you, and you still have the nerve to ask what’s wrong?" Li Xiaoxian rubbed her forehead a few times, feeling steadier. She glared at her sister, "Hadn’t we agreed earlier on what to do? How could you compromise?

If I knew it would come to this, I wouldn’t have stayed outside guarding the door for you. It’s pointless." With that, she flung her hands and went inside, throwing herself onto the bed and covering her head to sleep.

"Is it really that bad?" Li Xiaoyan looked at her fuming sister with amusement. "I discussed it with Mom and Dad, but they just wouldn’t budge.

Between a city residence permit and marrying a city man, which do you think they’d choose? It’s almost the New Year, let them be happy for a while.

Xiao Xian, you also grew up in the village, you should know what kind of pressure Mom and Dad face. If we turn against Liang Linqing and Wen Jie in front of them, do you think that’s appropriate?"

"So you’re just going to sacrifice your whole life?" Li Xiaoxian sat up, throwing off the covers, "Sister, I’m so disappointed in you. You can’t handle this?"

"You haven’t even figured out what’s really going on, yet you’re this upset. You..." Li Xiaoyan chuckled and rubbed her sister’s head. "Do you think I’d do something so foolish?"

"Once you’re engaged, how could you back out?" Li Xiaoxian furrowed her brow, "Sister, if you agree to the engagement and then back out, we’d lose our footing. Then, Mom and Dad..."

Li Xiaoyan interrupted her sister: "I understand what you mean. If we accept the betrothal gift from the Liang family and then break it off, even if I marry into a better family, people will say we’re ungrateful. Our parents won’t be able to hold their heads high in the village. But, what if there’s no engagement?"

"No engagement?" Li Xiaoxian was momentarily stunned, "Is that even possible? Wen Jie said to our parents that her father-in-law and mother-in-law will come over before the New Year. Isn’t that an engagement?"

"Does Wen Jie’s word count?"

"Doesn’t Wen Jie speak for Liang Linqing?"

"Yes, she represents Liang Linqing’s ideas, but what if I refuse? Liang Linqing himself said he would give me time."

"Sister, do you mean...?" Li Xiaoxian’s eyes brightened, "Are you saying you’ve already spoken to Liang Linqing, that there will be no engagement before the New Year, and you’re just going to talk?"

"Exactly, while Wen Jie was talking to our parents, I had already spoken with Liang Linqing. I told him that if he wanted an engagement before the New Year, I wouldn’t even talk to him.

The result was, he agreed not to disturb us before the New Year. After the holiday, he’ll visit our home, and I’ll visit his.

That way, both families can save face. As for the final decision, we’ll see based on how we get along."

"If that’s really the case..." Li Xiaoxian sighed, "I actually think Liang Linqing is a good man, Sister. You might not go wrong marrying him.

But, the issue is Wen Jie married Liang Linseng, and Wen Jie’s parents are unreasonable. How can we stand their troublemaking then, sigh..."

Li Xiaoyan rolled her eyes at her sister, "You’re either stubbornly rejecting someone or worrying about them in the next breath. Tell me, when will you change this impulsive nature?"

"If it weren’t for Sister’s matters, why would I be impulsive?" Li Xiaoxian sniffled, "I have a cold. Sister, could you make me some ginger tea?"

"Sure." Li Xiaoyan quickly got up, touched her younger brother’s forehead, "Xiao Ning, are you alright?"

Li Xiaoning shook his head: "I’m fine. I’m not as fragile as Second Sister."

"Who’s fragile?" Li Xiaoxian kicked her brother, "Big Sis and I aren’t even in a hurry, yet you, the youngest one, are already flirting with a girl. I’m telling you, focus your mind on studying. If you don’t do well in the college entrance exams, the girl might just run off with someone else."

"Second Sister..." Li Xiaoning looked speechlessly at his second sister, "Can you not be such a busybody, worrying about Big Sis’ matters and then mine?"