stingy landlady

Chapter 286 Guihong's Marriage (9)

Dazhu nodded and said:

"Alright! Huaichuan! Let's set the wedding date together! Although you and Guihong got married early due to the special circumstances, you can't let us down!"

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, Huai Chuan! You have men under your command, so please keep Gui Hong and Gui Zhi's safety in mind. If you don't have time, at least arrange for someone to protect Gui Hong and Gui Zhi!

Du Huaichuan had originally planned to do the same, and nodded in agreement without hesitation.

Since both parties reached an agreement, Du Huaichuan indeed invited a matchmaker to propose marriage, set a date, and presented betrothal gifts without any hesitation.

Of course, Du Huaichuan also secretly sent someone to inform his parents that he was getting married and hoped to receive their blessings.

Du Huaichuan didn't dare tell Gui Hong. He was worried that his parents might not be able to attend the banquet, or they might disown him as their son and, consequently, disapprove of his wife!

Du Huaichuan believed that if his parents came to the wedding banquet, it would be a pleasant surprise for both him and Guihong. If his parents didn't come, then he wouldn't tell Guihong, and she wouldn't be disappointed.

Li secretly discussed with Dazhu and said:

"Honey! You take Guiling to Huanghua Village to study by yourself first. Guihong is getting married, and she'll definitely need to buy some things. I've looked around enough at Lirenfang these past few days, so I won't be coming home!"

We'll help Guihong sell her goods for now, giving her more time to do her own things. No matter how simple the marriage is, Guihong should be a happy bride!

Besides, things aren't busy at home. Whether I go back or not, my two aunts are still there!

Dazhu asked Li Shi with concern:

"Honey! You've never sold anything before, are you sure you can handle it? Don't end up being unable to help and offending people instead. Guihong isn't letting you come anymore!"

Li said proudly:

"Honey! I may not have eaten pork knuckle, but I've seen pigs run, haven't I? You have to learn everything! I'm not stupid or dumb, can't I just watch and learn?"

Besides, there's a maidservant right here!

Dazhu wasn't surprised to hear this. He had already figured it out: Li Shi had been refraining from nagging these past few days, and was often sneaking into Lirenfang to watch while Guihong entertained guests.

Although Ms. Li was surprised by the underwear sold in the Lirenfang store, she learned from her experience of being kicked out of the handicraft workshop. Seeing how these wealthy ladies seemed used to it, she stopped being alarmed and gradually began to speak up for Guihong.

After a few days, Li figured out the prices of the goods at Lirenfang and began to boldly help sell them.

Gui Hong didn't think she was in any danger and continued to work at Lirenfang as usual. Du Huaichuan was still worried, so he arranged for people to be near Lirenfang to keep an eye on Gui Hong's safety.

In the event of an emergency, protecting Gui Hong must be the top priority.

Dazhu returned home with Guiling and the gifts he had bought for his family. Du Huaichuan specially bought a larger courtyard near the farmers' market.

"Guihong! This is our new home after our wedding! Come and take a look! Decorate it however you like! This will be our little home from now on!"

Du Huaichuan excitedly handed the house and land deeds to Gui Hong and took her around to see the place.

Gui Hong blushed and tried to stop him:

"Du Huaichuan! We're not married yet! You can keep the house deed and land deed yourself; I won't keep them for you."

"Silly girl! You're going to be my wife soon, if you don't take care of her, who will! From now on, I'm all yours, you can order me around as you please."

Hahaha! "

As Li Shi gradually became familiar with the affairs of Lirenfang, Gui Hong was also able to get away and often went to the new house to buy furniture and other things.

Li Shi couldn't stay idle. When there were no customers in Lirenfang, she would have her maid watch the shop while she chatted with her neighbors. Li Shi was carefree and had no sense of crisis.

In just a few days, her neighbors knew everything about her and Guihong. This wouldn't normally be a big deal, but Guihong rarely chatted with her neighbors.

The Lirenfang establishment catered primarily to wealthy ladies and young women. It did not accept male guests, which made it quite mysterious to unsuspecting neighbors.

Most of the shopkeepers on either side were men, and they noticed that although Li was not young, she was very well-maintained, far superior to the haggard wives at home.

People can't see into each other's hearts. Some people, knowing that the Beauty Brothel was full of women, started having restless thoughts. The Beauty Brothel was profitable, and all the women there were delicate and frail.

Among those with ulterior motives was a father and son who owned a tavern. They had recently acquired a shop near the Lirenfang area. Both were single; the father had lost his wife, and the son had lost his mother!

The tavern owner's father took a liking to Li, who was beautiful, cheerful, and always smiling. In the village, there weren't many strict rules about gender separation. With shops lining both sides of the street, Li naturally didn't care about such things.

The father and son at the tavern were smooth talkers who loved to chat with Li. They would help her carry heavy things without ever complaining. Li secretly rejoiced, thinking she had gained two free laborers.

The father and son were plotting against Li and her daughter, but Li was completely unaware. Gui Hong, busy with her new home, didn't pay much attention either.

That evening, a young man from the tavern came to the Lirenfang and said to Li:

"Aunt Wang! My father suddenly feels unwell! Could you please go and see him? I'm going to find a doctor!"

Unable to discern the truth, Li went to the tavern with the young man. Just as they were about to enter, a cry of "Ah!" came from the entrance of the Beauty Pavilion.

Li hurriedly turned around and saw that Gui Hong's maid, Yanzi, from Lirenfang was squatting on the ground for some reason. Li didn't know what had happened, and in her anxiety, she turned to go back.

But seeing his prize about to slip away, the young man's eyes flashed with malice, and he shoved Li into the tavern. He muttered to himself as he walked in:

"Aunt Wang! Go check on my father first! I'll go see what that girl is saying!"

Li was suddenly shoved into the tavern, causing her to stumble. She turned around and scolded:

"You young man! Why did you push me!"

The tavern worker, who had been feigning illness in bed, saw Li enter. He rushed to pull her away, startling her.

"You! His uncle! Aren't you sick?"

"Haha! Auntie! You have no sons, and I have no daughters! We'll make a perfect family!"

We're about the same age, so we could make a perfect couple! If your daughter marries my son, we'll be family, no need for formalities!

Two good things come together! Right? Come on, sister! Let's pair up first! Then we can discuss our children's marriages! Hahaha!!

A middle-aged man from the tavern came over and tried to grab Li, who screamed in panic!