Chapter 326: Misunderstanding

Lian Fang Zhou’s face was hot. Flushed with embarrassment, she nodded and let out a low ‘yeah’.

The window paper had been irreversibly pierced and surprisingly, it caused most of his embarrassment to disappear. Breaking a sigh of relief, Sun Ming picked up his courage and raised his head, saying: “Miss Lian, did you really think about it? I, I mean it! When I succeed in the imperial examinations, I want to take you as my wife with the three letters and six etiquettes. I will never lose sight of you for our whole lives! I, I will be good to you…”

After finishing these difficult words, Sun Ming’s heart was throbbing and his whole body was faintly trembling. God only knew how nervous he was!

Glancing quickly at Lian Fang Zhou, he added softly: “I’m really, really serious…”

Looking at Sun Ming’s nervous anticipation, Lian Fang Zhou shook her head slightly. Slowly, she raised her head and looked at him with eyes as clear as spring water. Speaking softly, she said: “Big Brother Sun, your wife should be a beautiful girl, no matter what. She should be virtuous, with a good background. I can not help you with your career. Moreover, I can’t help but worry about Ah Ze and Che’er. They don’t plan on marrying for another two years! Big Brother Sun, this marriage is simply unrealistic. We are not suitable, so I will not marry you. Let’s pretend we did not talk about it, I will treat it as if you did not mention it!”

His mind ringing, Sun Ming’s face went white. He seemed unable to believe Lian Fang Zhou’s words, muttering: “I’ll be good to you, I’m serious…”

Lian Fang Zhou shook her head and said firmly: “I never change my decisions and I never think about improper things! Big Brother Sun, how unsuitable we are, I think you know better than me! I hope you can consider my feelings and understand my decision.”

Sun Ming felt stagnant, unable to speak for a while. There was not much light left in his eyes and they were darkening little by little as she spoke.

Signing inwardly, Lian Fang Zhou said: “I am going to check our water source, Big Brother Sun should return soon! Uncle Sun and Aunt Sun have suffered so much for you, they are wonderful parents. You should listen to them! Good luck on your road to fame, make them proud!”

Sun Ming’s eyes were sour. Abruptly, he looked up at her and his expression was unreadable. She was so smart and calm, so sensible, but wasn’t it too bitter like this…?

He knew that he could not say this to Lian Fang Zhou so he nodded softly and said: “Then I will go back first. Miss Lian, take it as if I never mentioned anything about this today! If there is anything you need help with in the future, don’t hesitate to say it clearly. As long as I can help, I will definitely come to your aid.”

Lian Fang Zhou nodded: “Thank you, Big Brother Sun!”

Sun Ming thought for a moment, and then added: “Your cousin, though he is more arbitrary, he is not a bold or cruel person. He is conservative and sensible enough. You are smart, so you should know the best way to handle it. You can do it! If you have him on your side, it will constrain your aunt and uncle a lot!”

Lian Fang Zhou stared at him, eyes wide.

He smiled softly: “Alright, I’m leaving now.”

Turning around, he left step by step.

The only sound in the clearing was his footsteps as the faded away.

The wind blew and the broad banana leaves rustled softly, scattering sun across the ground.

She stood there in a kind of unreal shock.

After a moment, she sighed slightly, shook her head, and turned to continue walking towards the water source. Suddenly, she stiffened, staring at the shadow of a person silently standing off to the side.

Ah Jian stepped out from behind one of the trees, smiling bitterly.

Her heart beating hard and feeling a little embarrassed, Lian Fang Zhou asked dryly: “You, you heard that?”

“Yeah.” Ah Jian nodded gently.

Seeing Lian Fang Zhou staring at him angrily, he felt aggrieved and said: “I didn’t mean to, I was just uneasy seeing you go off along. Who knew I would see… well, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop.”

“Forget it! It’s all over anyways!” Lian Fang Zhou said heatedly. Then she added: “Don’t tell anyone.”

He nodded: “I won’t say anything.”

Thinking for a moment, he asked: “Last night, Third Aunt specially asked you to go into the room to talk about this?”

“Yes.” Lian Fang Zhou sighed, feeling powerless. The marriage offer from the Sun family was very good but not practical at all! This was the heavens playing with her on purpose, right?

Ah Jian saw her look of frustration and thought that she was reluctant to ‘cut love’. Feeling sad and a little uncomfortable, he pushed away the distress in his heart and said: “Actually, if you want this marriage, then you can agree to it!”

“Huh?” Surprised, Lian Fang Zhou’s head snapped up to stare at him. Her movements were too fast and her eyes were too bright, causing Ah Jian to mistakenly believe he had kindled her hope. Enduring the aggravation in his own heart, he continued: “Sun Ming is a good person. What he said, you can believe. If he says he will be good to you, he will be able to do it…”

Under the direct gaze of Lian Fang Zhou, Ah Jian felt an inexplicable pressure. It was not scary but very uncomfortable.

Taking a deep breath, he awkwardly added: “Actually, you should really consider it, I can see that he is sincere to you…”

Lian Fang Zhou was extremely annoyed. What annoyed her the most was that she didn’t know why she was annoyed.

In short, the more she listened to him, the more the fire in her heart burned!

Finally unable to bear it, she sneered at him.

Ah Jian’s voice immediate stopped. There was a moment of silence before he bit the bullet and finished his last sentence: “I really think you should consider it!”

“I can’t see it at all, how is it that Ah Jian can see the picture so clearly? Oh, maybe you can help me see how many sons and daughters I will have after I tie the knot with Big Brother Sun?” Lian Fang Zhou said mockingly.

Ah Jian was startled. ‘Sons and daughters’, how could these words sound so awkward? Moreover, talking about tying the knot, doesn’t this mean she was considering marrying him and growing old together, having many children and grandchildren? His chest was so tight it could crush a big rock!

Lian Fang Zhou regretted her mocking words as soon as she said them. Ah Jian had only been kind to her and was a good person, she was getting angry with him for no reason!

“Don’t persuade me.” Lian Fang Zhou said, feeling guilty. She gave Ah Jian a soft smile, saying: “Big Brother Sun is not suitable for me. I, it’s better for me to farm the land honestly! Are you still worried about finding the right person? Don’t worry about me!”

Honestly, Lian Fang Zhou did not spend time thinking about falling in love. As long as the person was suitable, she could live with a life full of respect and kindness. Of course, it was also fine it not. In any case, she would never accommodate anyone and wrong herself.

To be wronged in order to marry someone was the stupidest thing, in her opinion! It was okay to suffer alone!

TN: Oh my god, Ah Jian! I don’t know if you guys can tell, but the author seems to be writing their characters much more expressively. I hope that comes through in the translation, I really like it.