Madam Xiao looked at the young boy in front of her, then turned to look at her young daughter on the other side, deep in thought.
"It's a pity that our Sunset Mountain is almost isolated from the world. We lack resources and our lives are difficult. "Now, most of our bloodline has only one heir. There are very few people, and there are even fewer men and women of suitable age. We old bones have no face to face our ancestors in the afterlife!”An old man said sadly.
After saying that, he downed a bowl of strong wine.
Everyone fell into endless sorrow.
"I have a suggestion here. Should I say it?”The Xiao clan seemed to have ulterior motives.
"Feel free to speak!"
"Today is a joyous day. I think we should do something!”Seeing that everyone was confused, Madam Xiao cleared her voice and continued with the alcohol,""As the saying goes, like father, like son. I see that Jian Tian is dignified and talented. His future achievements will definitely be limitless. Coincidentally, the pearl in my palm has reached the age of marriage, and I intend to help the young man do a good thing.”
"What?" Father Nan almost choked on the wine he drank.
"Brother Nan, don't be agitated. We might as well ask for everyone's opinion. What do you think?”Xiao Shi said.
" Father…" Xiao Ling said shyly. Her cheeks flushed red in an instant, and she was embarrassed.
"Ling 'er, don't say too much. I'm thinking about your future.”Mrs. Xiao was drunk and hazy.
"Jian Tian and Ling 'er are a match made in heaven!”
"We didn't care about it before, but it seems like we can help this pair of young people today. After all, this will help our Sunset Mountain to prosper.”
"It seems like our Sunset Mountain hasn't had a red wedding for a long time. I'm looking forward to it!”
"If that's really the case, our Sunset Village can be said to be filled with happy news!”
……
The crowd discussed animatedly.
"Everyone, quiet down. We seniors have been grinding our tongues here, but we don't know what the two young people mean. Ling 'er, since your father is the one who initiated the marriage, please express your opinion first!”A highly respected elder said.
"Father, this is so embarrassing." Under everyone's questioning gazes, Xiao Ling wished she could find a hole to hide in.
"You can do as you wish. I will make the decisions for everything. However, remember not to go against your heart. Otherwise, you will regret it one day.”Madam Xiao borrowed the alcohol and actually had the first impression.
"I…am willing!" Xiao Ling's voice was so low that it could not be heard, but she finally expressed her feelings.
"I'm willing! As long as you're willing!" Father Nan was very satisfied with his future daughter-in-law. He looked at Nan Jiantian and asked worriedly,""I wonder what Tian 'er will choose? Don't worry, I'll respect your choice. Whether you're willing or not, I'll make the decision for you.”
Father Nan saw Nan Jiantian's troubled expression and comforted him.
'Do I really have to get married and have children early? Was he really going to live this ordinary life? Is this the future I want? Nan Jiantian questioned himself over and over again in his heart.
'No! I want to become stronger, I don't want to be an ant! I want to prove that I'm not weaker than others. Slaves have a chance to turn things around. There are still many things waiting for me in the future. I want to change my fate! No one can decide how I want to live in the future. My life is up to me, not the heavens!'He shouted in his heart.
Thinking of all his encounters in the Natural Law School, he was even more unwilling to accept his fate. Since he couldn't avoid it, why not face it bravely?
"I-don't want to!" Nan Jiantian said stiffly without any emotion.
His voice was low but exceptionally powerful.
Obviously, he had thought this through.
"I still have unfulfilled wishes. I want to go to the outside world and make a name for myself. It's too early to talk about marriage now.”
Nan Jiantian didn't look at anyone's expression. He just silently added more firewood to the bonfire. Sparks flew everywhere, and the light of the fire shone on his stubborn face.
Everyone was at a loss for words for a moment. The atmosphere in the arena was somewhat stagnant and very subtle.
"You…are indeed very good!" Madam Xiao almost squeezed out a few words from between her teeth. She was extremely resentful. Was her daughter not worthy of this young boy?
"Tian 'er's ambition is great. I believe that his future achievements will not stop at the Sunset Mountain. Since that's the case, why should he be brooding over it? Wouldn't it be better to let him roam the outside world freely? How about this, I am willing to make a three-year agreement with Brother Xiao. Three years later, no matter what great achievements Tian 'er has made, he shall marry Xiao Ling. If I go against this oath, the heavens will punish me!”
Father Nan deliberately took a step back, not wanting the Xiao clan to be too embarrassed, so he secretly made a decision for the child and agreed to the three-year agreement.
"No need! Could it be that my Ling 'er can't get married? Our Xiao clan is upright and upright, we don't need the charity of others.”The Xiao clan was still furious.
Xiao Ling clearly did not expect today's outcome and was already sobbing.
Everyone knew what it meant for a young girl to express her feelings first but be rejected in front of others. It was likely that it would be difficult for her to raise her head in front of her fellow villagers in the future.
"Ling 'er, let's go!"
At this time, after a fierce debate, Madam Xiao was no longer drunk. She took her daughter's hand and left.
Xiao Ling's expression was filled with resentment. She took one last look at Nan Jiantian and disappeared into the night with the Xiao clan.
Father Nan didn't stop him, nor did he say anything else. He knew that there was no point in saying anything more, so he just drank his wine silently. He only hoped that one day, the Xiao clan would understand his good intentions.
Under the low eaves, the lights were still on.
Nan Jiantian had been separated from his parents for many days, and it was inevitable that they would chat.
Nan Jiantian told her about the grandeur of the Natural Law School and the vastness of the South Sky.
For the Nan couple who had never stepped out of the Sunset Mountain, it was undoubtedly full of magical colors.
The two of them were surprised and listened attentively.
However, Nan Jiantian didn't mention anything about the awkward situation in the Natural Law School, fearing that his elderly parents would be worried.
Although he did not say anything, when the Nan couple looked at the child's rough skin, calloused hands, and wounds all over his body, they understood everything.
They didn't say anything more, but their hearts were bleeding and their eyes were misty.
The child had indeed grown up and knew how to hide his bitterness. He swallowed all the suffering in his heart so that his family would not worry.
"If you're not used to the outside world, you can go home anytime. Your mother and I will wait for you at home! As long as our family of three is safe and healthy, we have nothing else to ask for.”Father Nan said.
"Yes, sir! Father, I understand!" Nan Jiantian's eyes were also wet.
No matter how the birds flew outside and cut through the waves, there was always one last harbor, and that was home!
After experiencing countless sleepless nights, this night, in this warm thatched cottage, he threw his worries and worries to the back of his mind, forgot his status, and slept soundly in peace.
A relaxed snore came from the bedroom.
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