The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space Chapter 2464: The Marriage Proposal (Part 4)

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Yang Rusong leaves for a new journey after writing a guarantee for Yang Ruxin. Meanwhile, Zhao Xinghua's matchmaking efforts for Ma Laiwang are successful, with Luo Qiaoqiao agreeing to marriage. However, Ma Laiwang's mother, Ma Dishi, strongly objects to the match, preferring Chai Qin and causing a heated argument with her son and husband, Ma Qiang. Ma Qiang silences his wife with a threat.

Ma Dishi's words caught in her throat, and she recoiled once more. While unwilling to be struck, her resolve remained unshaken. Her gaze remained fixed on her son, certain he wouldn't dare strike her.

"Mother, please abandon this notion." Ma Laiwang looked towards his mother. "I am already of this age, and being able to marry a wife is a blessing from our ancestors. If you truly consider yourself my mother and expect my care in your twilight years, then please calm yourself. Furthermore, after marriage, I will move out. If we were to remain in the same home, even Qiaoqiao might not stay with me for long."

"Laiwang!" Ma Qiang’s brow furrowed. Moving out meant splitting the family, did it not? To divide the household with only one son would surely become a source of ridicule.

"Dad." Ma Laiwang showed no signs of backing down. "If we continue to reside in the same courtyard, it simply won't be conducive."

"But splitting the family will invite mockery."

"Dad." Ma Laiwang let out a sigh. "At my age, being unable to find a wife, do you not think people already mock me? And with a mother who is both lazy and greedy, don't you believe people mock that as well?"

Ma Qiang found himself speechless.

"And those are matters for later. For now, I need to find someone to arrange a marriage proposal." Ma Laiwang gestured dismissively. "I wish to ask the village head's sister-in-law to assist. Do you have any objections?"

"Alright!" Ma Qiang exhaled, nodded, and then retrieved a worn pouch from his person. "Here are two taels of silver. Go to town and purchase some necessities. Do not be frugal; spend it all."

Ma Laiwang had not initially intended to accept the silver. He had recently accumulated five taels from his labor. However, upon further consideration, he accepted. After all, the family possessed nothing, and an abundance of items required purchasing. Even seven taels would likely prove insufficient. Should it truly not suffice, he would need to borrow the remainder and diligently repay it through hard work in the future.

The father and son deliberately overlooked Ma Dishi's presence.

Lin Xiaoling, possessing a kind heart, had previously harbored concerns for Ma Laiwang. Even when he was betrothed to Yang Baihe, she had believed it would at least spare him from remaining a bachelor. However, that engagement had dissolved. Now, finding a more suitable match unexpectedly, she readily agreed to facilitate the marriage proposal.

If only Ma Qiang and his son had attended, they likely would have floundered in their attempts to negotiate.

It proved surprising that Luo Qiaoqiao was also present during the proposal, prepared to openly discuss certain matters with Ma Laiwang.

Lin Xiaoling perceived this as somewhat unconventional, yet considering Yang Ruxin's uninhibited nature, she tacitly accepted such an arrangement.

"You are aware of my family's circumstances." Luo Qiaoqiao, wasting no time on shyness, proceeded directly to the heart of the matter. "I have two elders and two younger brothers to support."

"I understand. I will support them alongside you." Ma Laiwang responded without hesitation.

"Since you harbor no objections, then I have no further demands." Luo Qiaoqiao offered a smile. "Naturally, I will also demonstrate filial piety towards your parents with you, and your mother does not present an issue for me."

"Rest assured; once we are wed, we shall establish our own independent residence." Ma Laiwang provided Luo Qiaoqiao with this assurance.

With the principal parties in agreement, further obstacles dissolved. Discussions regarding the betrothal gifts commenced immediately.

Ma Laiwang wandered through the town, uncertain of what items to procure. Ultimately, he opted for several varieties of pastries, a silver hairpin, and supplemented these with his own saved five taels of silver to serve as the betrothal gift.

Luo Qiaoqiao accepted the offerings with grace.

The customs of the village folk were far less intricate than those of larger clans. All customary proceedings, such as Na Ji and Na Zheng, were bypassed, and the wedding date was promptly set for the sixteenth of May.