Chapter 50

This was the second time Xia Sanwa had called Wang Xiaoqiang "son-in-law," but it still made Wang Xiaoqiang's scalp tingle. Wang Xiaoqiang turned to look at Xia Sanwa, seeing him shouting "son-in-law" and chasing after him. He thought Xia Sanwa was drunk and causing a fuss like last time. To avoid being bothered, Wang Xiaoqiang picked up his lunch basket and ran towards the health station.

However, Xia Sanwa hadn't been drinking. After returning from the county town, he had quit gambling and drinking. Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang run forward and indeed head towards the village health station as expected, Xia Sanwa became even more suspicious that Wang Xiaoqiang was dating Xu Xiaoya. Otherwise, he wouldn't be delivering food to her at night.

With this in mind, Xia Sanwa quickened his pace to chase after Wang Xiaoqiang, shouting louder as he ran: "Hey, Xiaoqiang, hey, son-in-law..."

He seemed to want Xu Xiaoya to hear, and he wanted the whole village to hear.

At that moment, Xu Xiaoya was lying on her bed reading a book. Old Lushan's illness had kept him from coming to the health station, so she had been running it alone for a while. Wang Xiaoqiang had refused to help, and she hadn't asked anyone else because most of the young people in the village had left, and the few who remained were lazy and unproductive. She didn't dare to hire such people.

Under the strain of fatigue and pressure, Xu Xiaoya had caught a minor cold over the past two days.

Hearing someone outside shouting "son-in-law," Xu Xiaoya lifted her gaze from the book. Just then, she heard a knock on the door, followed by a voice: "Doctor Xu, are you asleep?"

Recognizing Wang Xiaoqiang's voice, Xu Xiaoya replied, "Not yet, is there something you need?"

"Uh, I heard you're sick, so I came to see you."

"Uh..." Xu Xiaoya was quite surprised. Since Wang Xiaoqiang had refused to help her last time, he had been avoiding her. She hadn't expected him to come to her door on his own. Although she was a bit annoyed with him, she still got out of bed, turned on the light, and opened the door for him: "Come in."

Wang Xiaoqiang quickly walked in, went straight to the table, and took out the chicken from the lunch basket, placing it on the table: "I heard you're sick, so I brought you some chicken..."

Wang Xiaoqiang's actions and words seemed like he was fulfilling an obligation, which made Xu Xiaoya slightly uncomfortable. However, seeing him personally deliver the chicken, she was touched and said, "It's just a minor cold, nothing serious..."

Wang Xiaoqiang subconsciously looked Xu Xiaoya over. She was wearing a white short-sleeved V-neck nightgown, with her ample chest partially exposed, and her arms were snow-white. Her whole body emitted a faint, alluring fragrance... The scene was too tempting, making Wang Xiaoqiang feel uneasy both physically and mentally. He quickly averted his gaze and said as he walked out, "Uh... get some rest early, I'm leaving!"

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang about to leave, Xu Xiaoya felt a bit disappointed but didn't think it was appropriate to keep him. Just as she was about to see him out, she heard footsteps outside and then Xia Sanwa's voice: "Son-in-law, son-in-law..."

Wang Xiaoqiang's whole body trembled. He turned to Xu Xiaoya, looking embarrassed, and said, "Uncle Xia is drunk and causing a fuss again. I'll drive him away for you..."

Hearing Xia Sanwa loudly call Wang Xiaoqiang "son-in-law," Xu Xiaoya felt a chill run down her spine. Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang say this, she gave him a glare and said seriously, "Why drive him away for me? He's looking for you, the son-in-law..."

"Doctor Xu, don't be silly," Wang Xiaoqiang said earnestly. "Uncle Xia is just drunk and causing a fuss!"

At that moment, Xia Sanwa ran to the door. Hearing their conversation, he asked in surprise, "Who, who is drunk and causing a fuss?"

Wang Xiaoqiang replied irritably, "Who else, you?"

Xu Xiaoya crossed her arms and looked at Xia Sanwa with interest.

"Don't be ridiculous, I quit drinking long ago," Xia Sanwa said seriously, exhaling towards Wang Xiaoqiang, "Do you smell any alcohol?"

Wang Xiaoqiang, seeing that his breath didn't smell of alcohol, was surprised and felt awkward. For the first time, he lied, "You say you didn't drink, but look, the alcohol smell is so strong."

"I'm not lying, I really didn't drink," Xia Sanwa said, walking up to Xu Xiaoya, "Doctor Xu, you can verify it..."

He was about to exhale towards Xu Xiaoya.

Xu Xiaoya quickly pulled back into the room, "Uncle, there's no need to verify. You don't look like you've been drinking."

Xu Xiaoya said this with a carefree smile and closed the door.

"Son-in-law, did you hear that? I really didn't drink," Xia Sanwa shouted at the door, "Hurry up and go, Doctor Xu needs to rest!"

After closing the door, Xu Xiaoya's smile turned into a frown. She didn't leave immediately but leaned against the door, hearing Xia Sanwa call Wang Xiaoqiang "son-in-law" again. She felt a wave of inexplicable melancholy and sadness, as if Wang Xiaoqiang had really become Xia Sanwa's son-in-law.

Wang Xiaoqiang glared at Xia Sanwa and walked away without looking back. Earlier, he thought Xia Sanwa was drunk and causing a fuss, but he never expected that Xia Sanwa was sober and still calling him "son-in-law." He was a shameless person.

Xia Sanwa chased after him, saying, "Son-in-law, wait for me."

Wang Xiaoqiang stopped, glaring, "How can you be so shameless? Who is your son-in-law?"

Saying this, Wang Xiaoqiang quickened his pace and left the village health station.

Xia Sanwa persisted, "Xiaoqiang, listen to me. I've already asked Zheng Dazui to be a matchmaker. I want to marry Xiaofang to you. Don't worry, I don't want any dowry from you. I'm not after your money; I just like you as a person. Xiaofang will be happy with you..."

Xia Sanwa's words were sincere, and Wang Xiaoqiang was somewhat moved. However, this was just Xia Sanwa's intention, or perhaps his one-sided wish. If Xia Guihua didn't agree, it would be another forced marriage.

"Uncle Xia, Xiaofang's marriage should be her own decision. I advise you not to interfere," Wang Xiaoqiang said and quickly walked away.

"Xiaoqiang, son-in-law..." Xia Sanwa chased after him again, "Xiaofang really likes you. If you don't believe me, you can ask her yourself... She talks about you every day, and her diary is full of your name..."

Xia Sanwa kept nagging, and Wang Xiaoqiang had to run home to get away from him.

Xia Sanwa's voice echoed behind him, "Xiaoqiang, you don't need to run. I, Xia Sanwa, have decided that you are my son-in-law. Xiaofang will marry no one but you!"

After Wang Xiaoqiang ran away, Zheng Dazui came over to Xia Sanwa and said, "Sanwa, you're going too far..."

"Too far?" Xia Sanwa turned to look at Zheng Dazui, "If I don't take strong measures, I'm afraid Wang Xiaoqiang will be taken away by Doctor Xu!"

"Sanwa, being so pushy won't work. The key is to let Xiaofang take the initiative," Zheng Dazui advised.

"Ah, don't mention it! Xiaofang's face is thinner than paper. If she doesn't take the initiative, she might never get married," Xia Sanwa said disappointedly, shaking his head. "Why doesn't Xiaofang take after me? If she did, this would have been settled long ago!"

Zheng Dazui smiled and said sagely, "Don't force her. Think of a way to create more opportunities for them to interact..."

Before Zheng Dazui finished, Xia Sanwa's eyes lit up in the darkness, pointing at Zheng Dazui, "No wonder you're called Zheng Dazui, you really have a way!"

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