Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Chapter 246: Women are not allowed to stay in college

In the past, Xiao Zhixue always gave people the impression of being honest and straightforward, and few people took the initiative to propose marriage to her.

Now that she has fully recovered, Zhou Shuqiong believes it is time to seriously consider her lifelong affairs.

She looked at Xiao Zhixue, and the words came to her lips but stopped.

Xiao Zhixue was confused by her mother's stare and asked doubtfully, "Mom, do you have anything to tell me?"

Zhou Shuqiong cleared her throat and summoned up the courage to speak out her thoughts: "Third girl, you are already an adult, have you ever thought about starting a family and giving us a chubby grandson? I think Fan Yanmu is a good person, and he always stayed by your side. Have you ever thought about him at all?"

When Xiao Zhixue heard her mother mention Fan Yanmu, her heart skipped a beat.

She quickly waved her hands to deny, "Mom, we are now living a life of wandering around the world, so we don't have the energy to talk about love. Besides, Fan Yanmu has returned to his world, and it is unknown whether we will see each other again in the future, so you should stop worrying about it."

Zhou Shuqiong sighed softly, his chest filled with blame and helplessness for his own incompetence, and this emotion slowly spread in the silent air.

She was heartbroken that she could not provide her child with a stable and peaceful haven. The maternal self-blame was like fine needles, piercing her heart one by one, painfully and clearly.

Now, they don’t even have a fixed place to live. Fan Yanmu’s departure seems to have taken away the last touch of warmth in their world.

People are fickle and the world is unpredictable. As the saying goes, never lie. When Fan Yanmu was around, he took good care of Xiao Zhixue and stayed by her side every day. His eyes were clearly filled with love and care for Xiao Zhixue, like the warmest sunshine in spring, illuminating every corner.

However, once separation came, the house was deserted. Fan Yanmu had been gone for more than half a month and there was no news from him.

The contact was cut off, just like a small boat drifting farther and farther away in the river of time. Who can guarantee that he didn't meet his true love in some corner and start a new life?

As Zhou Shuqiong thought about this, her chest ached again and she let out a heavy sigh, as if mourning for the possibilities that had never been realized.

She changed her mind and thought that if Fan Yanmu could not be relied upon, then Fang Weiyi and Fang Jiawen, the two young masters from the Fang family might be a good choice.

The fire of hope in Zhou Shuqiong's heart was not completely extinguished. She cheered herself up again and tried to pave the way for her daughter's future. "I see that the two young masters of the Fang family have a good impression of you. Why don't you consider it and choose between them?"

There was both anticipation and a hint of urgency in her tone.

After hearing this, Xiao Zhixue felt mixed emotions. She thought her mother's idea was naive and cute, but she also felt helpless about this attitude of treating marriage as a transaction. A bitter smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

She is not a commodity waiting to be valued in the market, so how could she just pick someone to spend the rest of her life with?

Besides, she has no plans to get married at the moment. The first priority is to settle her family and put an end to the days of displacement as soon as possible.

She couldn't predict what life would be like in Nanchong City in the future. If it was deserted, they would have to continue wandering and looking for the next place to settle down.

As for Fang Weiyi and Fang Jiawen, Xiao Zhixue did not have any good feelings towards them.

One is so conceited that he looks down on everyone, while the other is shameless and as thick-skinned as a city wall. The personality traits of these two are far from her ideal image of a partner.

Therefore, considering them was not part of her plan at all.

She gently held her mother's hand and said softly but firmly: "Mom, there are many excellent people in this world. I will not hang myself on a tree."

Zhou Shuqiong wanted to say something, but Xiao Zhixue raised her hand in time to stop her, "Mom, let's leave it at that. I know what's going on."

Faced with her daughter's determined eyes, Zhou Shuqiong felt relieved, but she also realized that the marriage would have to wait for some time.

My daughter has grown up and has her own opinions. The old saying is true - girls cannot be kept at home when they grow up. Xiao Zhixue's will is now firmer than a rock.

At this moment, a gentle knock on the door broke the silence in the room, followed by the innkeeper's polite inquiry, "Miss Xiao, can you open the door for me?"

Xiao Zhixue was puzzled as to why the innkeeper would come to visit her in person?

She got up from the bed, walked lightly to the door, and gently opened it.

Upon seeing Xiao Zhixue, the innkeeper's face immediately broke into a heartfelt smile. He was respectful and humble, "Heroine, your heroic deeds have spread throughout Lianhua Town. You single-handedly eradicated the group of bullies in Longgou Village. It is truly admirable! I was blind before and mistook you for a troublesome person. Please accept my apology and this greeting."

After saying this, he bowed deeply to show his respect.

Xiao Zhixue quickly helped him up, with a warm smile on her face and a tone full of understanding and tolerance, "Boss, you are too polite. If you hadn't been willing to take us in yesterday, we might still be out there enduring the wind and rain."

The innkeeper witnessed how reasonable Xiao Zhixue was and how she did not have the slightest bit of arrogance of a master, and his admiration for her increased even more.

He learned from the servants in the mayor's mansion that Xiao Zhixue was not only an excellent doctor who cured the mayor's long-standing illness, but also personally eliminated the bully who was rampant in the village.

Just this morning, at the invitation of the mayor, she went to Longgou Village and forced the officers and soldiers to burn the bodies of those bullies. Her influence was so great that the officers and soldiers were in awe of her.

The innkeeper's eyes were full of admiration for Xiao Zhixue. He quietly took out the money Xiao Zhixue had given him for accommodation last night from his sleeve and said, "Heroine, you have saved Lianhua Town from a great disaster. I really cannot accept this money. Please be sure to take it back. You and the villagers can stay here as long as you want. All expenses are free."

Xiao Zhixue knew that life was not easy, and was unwilling to accept other people's kindness for nothing, especially when she was with so many villagers. It was indeed inappropriate for them to provide free food and accommodation for a long time. "Boss, you work hard in business, and you haven't had any customers for a long time. You should accept this money."

Seeing her firm attitude, the innkeeper had no choice but to thank her repeatedly and then leave.

With the boss's departure, Xiao Zhixue lost the mood to continue resting.

She went out to stroll around, but unexpectedly, people on the streets looked at her with respect and admiration.

It turned out that the story about a young and beautiful woman living in the inn who single-handedly wiped out the bully of Longgou Village had spread throughout Lianhua Town.

Although people did not dare to approach and talk, they were whispering and talking among themselves in private.

"Could that lady be the chivalrous heroine?"

"I think it's probably her!"

"Not only is the heroine extremely beautiful, she also has such great abilities. I'm going to go home and make a small statue of her to worship."

“I want to make one too!”

Xiao Zhixue listened to these discussions and a helpless smile appeared in the corner of her eyes.