“You're right. When it comes to marrying a wife, it's not just about the woman herself, but also her family. You need to ask around.
You can't just listen to what the matchmaker says, otherwise, you might end up in trouble.”
Yan Bu Gui's words were sound, but he never mentioned this to the Jia family because he couldn't see any benefit in it.
“We can't interfere with the Jia family's business. Third Uncle, where did you get these flowers and plants? How do you grow them?”
Li Wu Wei remembered the main thing. Even though it was winter, there were still potted plants that could be cultivated.
“I found these outside, didn't cost a penny. By the way, the Jia family is having a wedding feast, how much are you going to give as a gift?”
Yan Bu Gui was worried about the money. His eldest son, Yan Jie Cheng, was still young, and this money would be gone for years, a real loss.
“Third Uncle, you know our family only has Qin Huai Ru working, and we're poor. I'll just send my blessings.”
Li Wu Wei saw a green, lush plant with flower buds, looking really good.
“Well, Third Uncle, you didn't pay for these flowers and plants, let me take one to study. I'll give you another one later.”
He grabbed the pot and ran, taking advantage of Yan Bu Gui, teaching him a lesson. He wouldn't be thinking about taking advantage of him anymore.
“No, come back here! That's my best pot, I was going to give it to the principal for the New Year.”
Yan Bu Gui chased after him, but he couldn't catch up. He also worried about losing face as the Third Uncle, so he stopped with a mournful expression.
“This kid is so rotten, taking advantage of everyone!”
Yan Bu Gui turned back, worried that he would take the rest of the plants as well.
Li Wu Wei ran to the middle courtyard. Seeing no one chasing him, he slowed down and saw Jia Zhang Shi boasting.
“Third Aunt, my daughter-in-law may be from the countryside, but her family is really well-off. They have several big walnut trees, apricot trees, and no shortage of mountain products…”
Perhaps she saw him, Jia Zhang Shi stopped abruptly. Several aunties noticed the change and turned their heads to see. Oh, he's back.
Third Aunt was stunned and asked in confusion, “Li Wu Wei, where did you get this potted plant? It looks exactly like the one at our place.”
“Well, Third Uncle gave it to me. What are you all talking about? I heard from Third Uncle that my brother Dong Xu is getting married?”
Li Wu Wei carried the pot closer. Free things are always good.
Third Aunt couldn't believe it. What kind of person was her old Yan? Would he ever give something away?
Jia Zhang Shi shouted, “Li Wu Wei, you're here just in time. My family is having a wedding feast next weekend, you have to give a gift.”
“Jia Zhang Shi, my family is poor, no money. I'll just wish Dong Xu and the new bride a happy life and many children.
Well, I've been out all day and haven't eaten yet. I'm going home.”
Li Wu Wei dashed away. He wanted him to give a gift? He was dreaming! Besides, he wouldn't dare eat anything cooked by Jia Zhang Shi.
“Bah, you're poor, so you have a reason to be shameless?”
Jia Zhang Shi had never seen such a shameless person. He deserved to live a miserable life.
Third Aunt shouted, “No way! That potted plant was my old Yan's life! He wouldn't let anyone touch it. I have to go back and ask him.”
“Third Aunt, this kid Li Wu Wei is clearly robbing it. He threatened me with those shoes he's wearing. This courtyard has a bad person.
His family is poor and out of money, so he's definitely going to be looking for things from everyone. Be careful!”
Jia Zhang Shi finally found a fellow victim.
“This is not how people should behave!”
Third Aunt quickly ran to the front courtyard and saw that the best potted plant was missing. Her husband was sitting there sighing.
“Old Yan, aren't you the best at calculating? How did you get tricked? That potted plant was stolen by Li Wu Wei, right? We can't let him get away with it. Let's hold a courtyard meeting and report him to the street committee.”
Third Aunt spat words like a machine gun. Only when it hurt her did she feel the pain.
Yan Bu Gui sighed, “Forget it, he carried it away right in front of me. It can't be considered stealing. I got tricked this time. Next time I'll get back at him for his fishing rod.”
“Old Yan, you have to figure out a way to deal with him.”
Third Aunt had a premonition that things would not be peaceful in the courtyard.
“What can I do? He's in the back yard, if anyone's going to take action, it would be Old Liu.”
Yan Bu Gui didn't want to get involved. Was Li Wu Wei that simple? He could get a beautiful wife just by spending five yuan?
…
“Brother, how come you brought a flower pot back?”
Qin Huai Ru was tying an apron, getting ready to go to the cellar to get cabbage for tonight's chicken soup.
“Third Uncle gave it to me. See if you think it looks good here.”
Li Wu Wei placed the pot by the door. It still felt a little plain, he would get some more later.
Qin Huai Ru was stunned. Last time it was Jia Zhang Shi who gave her shoes, now it's Third Uncle giving her a potted plant. Did her man really have such good relationships in the courtyard?
“Brother, you go ahead, I'll get some cabbage from the cellar.”
“The cellar? Let's go together.”
Li Wu Wei had never experienced being in the cellar before. Was it low-temperature cooking or a hot spring effect?
“Just get one cabbage, no need for both of us.”
Qin Huai Ru was a little confused, but when they got to the cellar she understood.
“Brother, this isn't good.”
“What's wrong? It's warm in the cellar.”
Li Wu Wei, without hesitation, helped her get cabbage. He also put the potatoes and sweet potatoes he brought back home in the cellar, to prevent them from spoiling.
“Okay!”
Qin Huai Ru answered, and could only hold the ladder and let him be.