Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home Chapter 1425: Disappointment

Chapter 1425: Disappointment

Editor: Henyee Translations

They implored Eldest Uncle to compel Zhao Shu into marrying Shao Xiaozhi.

Concerning the arranged marriage within his clan, they suggested canceling it or having Xiaozhi marry ahead of time, while the other girl could serve as his concubine.

“Elder Brother, Yunduan is a high-ranking official in the capital now. Can’t he manage such a small matter?”

“That’s right! Regardless of Young Master Zhao’s wealth, he’s still a businessman with no powerful connections. Would he dare to challenge Yunduan?”

“Elder Brother, I’m begging you this one time, just this once!”

“Elder Brother, you’ve always favored Xiaozhi the most. That girl is also quite stubborn. Seeing her cry tugged at my heartstrings! Elder Brother, don’t you care about her anymore?”

“Elder Brother…”

Eldest Uncle grew increasingly exasperated, unable to silence the couple’s relentless arguments.

But how could he dare to intervene?

Recalling Zhao Shu’s contemptuous expression when he mentioned that his third son and daughter-in-law had summoned their daughter to entertain the guest, he experienced a pang of guilt that made his heart race. He was mortified and disoriented.

He would never utter such words.

He didn’t dare to inform them that Zhao Shu’s mention of a “fiancée” was merely a ruse to mislead them.

Although they were oblivious to the full situation, they seemed willing to break off the arranged marriage, which left Eldest Uncle astonished and disheartened.

He hadn’t antic.i.p.ated that Third Brother and his wife could be so self-centered!

Did they comprehend the potential consequences for the supposed “fiancée” if they proceeded with their plan? She, too, was a good girl. Wouldn’t her life be forever tarnished?

Wasn’t she completely innocent?

“He already has a fiancé. Let’s drop this…”

For some inexplicable reason, Eldest Uncle uttered these words.

Regardless of Third Uncle and Mrs. Ma’s arguments, regardless of their anger, Eldest Uncle remained resolute in his refusal to comply with their wishes.

He wouldn’t budge.

“Now I truly understand. Elder Brother is still a true member of the first branch of the family. He’s as unfeeling and cold-hearted as ever. Hmph!”

“Heh, he’s wealthy now. He has grown arrogant. How could he still recognize his own brother? Let’s forget it, let’s be more discreet and quit pestering him! Hmph, we also have a son. When our son attains success, let’s see if we’re the ones begging him!”

“That’s right. The journey ahead is long, and it’s uncertain who’ll be the one doing the begging in the end!”

“That’s correct. I’m antic.i.p.ating the day they come begging us!”

“Pah!”

Eldest Uncle was so infuriated that he quivered. He spoke incredulously, “Third Brother, sister-in-law, you feel no shame at all! You’re just watching me like this…”

Eldest Uncle’s heart felt as though it was shattering. He was overwhelmed with sorrow!

The second branch of the family now even had a son and a daughter-in-law. Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law ignored him, but hadn’t he always taken good care of the third branch?

The first branch of the family led a comfortable life. Although he couldn’t be the head of the family or manage the family’s business, he was still the eldest among the siblings. Occasionally, he had some funds at his disposal. Almost all of this money was spent on the third branch.

There were materials for clothes, occasional treats, and so on. During New Year’s, there wasn’t a single item he should have received from the third branch, yet they never returned the favor.

Ms. Fang would taunt him from time to time, but he chose to ignore it.

Even if they didn’t express their grat.i.tude, he never held it against them.

But how could they speak about him in such a manner?

Upon seeing the despondent expression on Eldest Uncle’s face, Third Uncle and Mrs. Ma felt not a shred of remorse. Instead, they appeared utterly delighted. They cursed and departed in anger.