Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Chapter 398 Asking My Daughter

Butler Chen raised his hand and knocked hard on the heavy iron door.

The door creaked open, and it was Dongmei who opened it. When she saw Master Chen behind the housekeeper, she instantly shouted in ecstasy: "Yes, Master Chen is here, Master Chen is here."

Then, Dongmei quickly stepped aside, made a gesture of invitation, and said respectfully, "Master Chen, please come in, please come in."

Xiuying and her daughters hurried out to greet them.

Awang also ran over with great joy, shouting happily, "Dad."

"Zexi." Master Chen took a few quick steps to meet his son, his eyes full of love as he looked him over carefully.

"I haven't seen you for a few days. You've grown taller and stronger." Mr. Chen said as he stretched out his hand and gently patted Chen Zexi's shoulder.

"Master Chen." Xiuying bowed slightly, her expression respectful. Her daughters behind her also hurriedly folded their hands at their sides and saluted together, "Uncle Chen."

Mr. Chen smiled and gestured for them to come in. He said kindly, "Please come up. Xiuying is really capable. She keeps the household in perfect order. Look at these daughters. They are becoming more and more beautiful."

Mr. Chen nodded continuously as he spoke, his eyes sweeping over the girls, his eyes full of admiration.

"Please take a seat in the main room. Dongmei will serve tea." Xiuying greeted him warmly with a smile on her face. She turned slightly and made a "please" gesture.

Butler Chen followed closely behind Master Chen, his arms tightly holding a heavy wooden box.

"Xiuying, I'm here for two reasons," said Mr. Chen, sitting upright in his chair. "The first is to give you a dividend. I shipped the sweet potato noodles made in Chenjiazhuang to the north, and unexpectedly, they were so popular. The northerners raved about our sweet potato noodles, and the sales were surprisingly good. This was really beyond my expectations."

Mr. Chen became more and more excited as he spoke. If Xiuying hadn't sent someone to teach him how to make sweet potato noodles, how could he have made so much money? He had to deliver the dividends promised in advance in person to show his sincerity.

Then, Butler Chen bent down slightly, carefully opened the box, and placed it steadily in front of Xiuying.

Mr. Chen raised his head slightly and continued, "You deserve this money. You have worked hard for the Chen family, and this is the reward you deserve."

The box was filled with gold ingots, sparkling charmingly in the sun. Xiuying naturally didn't care about what she deserved, as these were glittering gold ingots, and who wouldn't love them?

Her eyes were fixed on the gold ingots, her heart filled with joy.

"Thank you, Brother Chen. What's the second thing?"

Xiuying picked up the fruit tea brewed by Dongmei, took a sip, trying to calm her excitement, and quickly thought about the various possibilities of their business cooperation.

Mr. Chen paused for a moment, staring at Xiuying, and said sincerely, "I came here today mainly because of Zexi and Taohua's matter. We all see the friendship between these two children.

If you have no objection, then our two families should settle this matter. When Taohua reaches the age of 15, she will marry in. My Chen family has been without a mistress for a long time, so it's time to let this child take care of things and make our home more lively and warm."

Xiuying listened to Master Chen's words, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes. Then, she turned to Dongmei who was standing outside the door and ordered: "Dongmei, go call the eldest lady over."

"Yes, ma'am." Dongmei responded respectfully and left in a hurry.

After a while, Taohua walked in with light steps, with the shyness of a little girl on her face.

"mother."

Taohua called softly and then stood beside Xiuying obediently. She lowered her head slightly, her heart beating like a deer.

"Taohua, Master Chen wants to settle the matter between you and Awang. Mother called you here to ask for your opinion."

Xiuying took Taohua's hand, looked at her daughter with tenderness and concern, and said softly, "After all, this is your lifelong event. Mother hopes that you can follow your heart."

"Mom, I... I have no objection." Taohua raised her head, glanced at Xiuying, then quickly lowered her head, her face becoming even redder.

Master Chen picked up the teacup, blew gently on the tea leaves floating on the water, and slowly took a sip. He thought to himself, "This is the first time I've seen parents seek their children's opinions on such a big matter as marriage. This Xiuying is a good businessman, smart and resourceful. She's a rare talent."

But when it comes to her children's marriages, she is so indecisive and hesitant. It's really not okay. Doesn't she understand that the rules of marriage are to be followed by parents and matchmakers?

Xiuying patted Taohua's hand gently, looked at her lovingly, and said softly, "Taohua, you will be a 15-year-old next month. Your uncle Chen wants you to marry into the Chen family and take charge of the household affairs after you reach the 15-year-old age.

You've always been attentive, and since you're managing the herbal medicine business, this shouldn't be too much of a challenge for you. Mother's message is that after you get engaged, you and Awang can go to the city and build a career, but the wedding must take place a year after the engagement.

"I'm thinking this way because I hope you'll have more time to figure out your own feelings. If you change your mind within this year, then the marriage between our two families will be cancelled. What do you think?"

"Daughter, everything is up to your mother's arrangement."

Taohua nodded slightly, with a submissive look on her face.

In fact, Taohua's heart longs to be with Awang, to marry into the Chen family early, and to live with her beloved forever. However, she always remembers what her mother said: when her family members are speaking, a daughter should not refute or interrupt.

Xiuying was quite satisfied to see Taohua being so well-behaved and sensible. Her daughter was not the kind of love-brained person who would lose her mind once she fell in love. She felt at ease because she was sensible and knew her limits.

"Mr. Chen, there is one more thing. I'm afraid I need to call Awang in to ask for his opinion." Xiuying looked at Chen Yonggui.

Chen Yonggui waved his hand slightly, with an open-minded smile on his face, "Xiuying, marriage is always decided by parents, there is no need for so much trouble. I can make the decision for my son no matter what the matter is, just tell me, there is no need to be so cautious." Chen Yonggui straightened his back, he could make the decision on Zexi's affairs.

"My daughter will only marry someone who is loyal to her." Xiuying raised her chin slightly and looked at Mr. Chen with a firm look in her eyes.

Chen Yonggui looked at Xiuying in confusion, "What is a person of one heart?" There was confusion in his eyes. Doesn't everyone have only one heart?