Chapter 51 of 100
Chapter 51
13 min read3,259 words
Just as Xia Sanwa was racking his brains to create opportunities for his daughter and Wang Xiaoqiang to meet, Wang Xiaoqiang was completely indifferent to his own marriage. He decided to focus on his career first.
The five wild pheasants he had caught last time included three hens, which laid eggs every two days. Now, they were being kept with the two roosters in the old village committee courtyard, where Wang Xiaoqiang fed them cornmeal and water regularly.
After being nourished by Wang Xiaoqiang's earth and water spiritual energy, the large golden sand tree chrysanthemum became even more vibrant and attractive. The young golden sand tree chrysanthemum plants, which were propagated from the main plant, also grew stronger under his intermittent nourishment with spiritual energy.
Thus, Wang Xiaoqiang decided to sell the large golden sand tree chrysanthemum.
Although Huagui County had a flower market, the consumption level was limited. A precious orchid like the golden sand tree chrysanthemum would be hard to sell, and even if it could be sold, it wouldn't fetch a good price. Wang Xiaoqiang decided to take it to the provincial capital market.
However, taking the plant to the provincial capital, Jiangcheng, would be very inconvenient by bus, so Wang Xiaoqiang decided to rent a car.
After selling the corn, Wang Xiaoqiang had 260,000 yuan, so he didn't mind spending a hundred or two hundred more. He eventually rented a minivan for 150 yuan. The driver was from a nearby village and came directly to the old village committee building in Sanmiao Village to pick up Wang Xiaoqiang.
The last time he went to the provincial capital, Wang Xiaoqiang only brought a bank card and no bag. This time, he couldn't travel light, as the golden sand tree chrysanthemum wouldn't sell as easily as corn, and he expected to stay in the provincial capital for a few days.
Wang Xiaoqiang carried a single-shoulder bag containing some essential living items, a slingshot, and about ten steel balls.
The golden sand tree chrysanthemum was expensive and would likely attract attention, and there was even a possibility of encountering troublemakers. Wang Xiaoqiang felt it was necessary to bring the slingshot.
Just as Wang Xiaoqiang was moving the golden sand tree chrysanthemum onto the car, Xia Sanwa unexpectedly appeared beside him and asked, "Xiaoqiang, where are you going?"
Wang Xiaoqiang replied, "To the provincial capital."
"To the provincial capital? What for?" Xia Sanwa asked again.
"Confidential!" Wang Xiaoqiang said with two words.
"Tsk, keeping secrets from me!" Xia Sanwa muttered, then his eyes twinkled and he said, "Xiaoqiang, it just so happens that Xiaofang also wants to go to the provincial capital to buy clothes. Why don't you give her a ride?"
Actually, Xia Sanwa's appearance was not coincidental. He had been closely watching Wang Xiaoqiang for the past few days, always loitering around Wang Xiaoqiang's house and the old village committee building, looking for opportunities for his daughter to meet Wang Xiaoqiang. Seeing that Wang Xiaoqiang was going to the provincial capital, Xia Sanwa knew his chance had come.
"Uncle, is Xiaofang really going to the provincial capital?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked. If Xia Gui Fang really wanted to buy clothes in the provincial capital, it would be convenient to give her a ride and save her some money.
"Tsk, why would I lie to you?" Xia Sanwa said. "Xiaofang has been nagging to go to the provincial capital to buy clothes for the past three days. She says the clothes in the county are too fake and superficial..."
Before Xia Sanwa could finish, Wang Xiaoqiang said, "If she really wants to go, tell her to hurry up. I'm waiting to leave."
"Alright, I'll go call her." Xia Sanwa responded, then ran to the pond outside the old village committee building and took out his old Bodo phone to call home.
Xia Gui Fang's mother answered the phone and immediately complained, "Hello, aren't you in the village? Why are you wasting phone credit!"
"I don't have time to talk. Let the girl take the phone," Xia Sanwa said firmly.
"I don't want to talk to you either. Hey, Xiaofang, come here, your father wants to talk to you."
"Father, what's up?" Xiaofang asked, taking the phone.
Seeing his daughter on the phone, Xia Sanwa said without hesitation, "Xiaofang, quickly change into a new outfit, get dressed up, and ride the electric bike to the old village committee building..."
"Father, what's the rush? What's going on?" Xiaofang asked, puzzled.
"Don't ask, you'll know when you get here," Xia Sanwa said anxiously.
"Father, if you don't tell me clearly, I won't go. There's a lot of work to do at home!"
"Xiaofang, listen to me and come quickly. If you don't come, you won't see me again..."
"Father, what's going on?" Xiaofang asked, worried.
"Listen to your father, get dressed up, and come quickly. I'll be waiting for you..." Xia Sanwa said with a sad tone, then suddenly hung up the phone.
Hearing the busy signal, Xiaofang felt uneasy. Although her father had a bad reputation, he was still her father. Despite his tendency to lie, his words made her worried. After hanging up, Xiaofang quickly changed into a new outfit and sandals and rode the electric bike to the old village committee building.
From a distance, she saw a minivan parked in front of the old village committee courtyard but didn't notice her father by the pond, which made her heart sink. Could her father be seriously ill?
As Xiaofang's electric bike passed the pond, Xia Sanwa suddenly appeared like a spy and stopped her.
Seeing that her father was fine, Xiaofang's heart eased. She stopped abruptly and glared at him, saying, "Father, what's going on? You're making me worry."
"Xiaofang, good news! Xiaoqiang has invited you to the provincial capital to play and said he'll buy you clothes... It looks like he's really interested in you!" Xia Sanwa lied convincingly, without any preparation, making it seem real to anyone.
"Father, you're lying again. I don't believe it!" Xiaofang was secretly pleased but deeply suspicious of her father's words. She turned to leave.
But Xia Sanwa blocked her way and pointed to Wang Xiaoqiang, who was waiting by the minivan, "Look, he's been waiting for you for a long time. How can you leave now?"
Seeing her father's serious expression, Xiaofang turned back and saw Wang Xiaoqiang indeed waiting by the minivan, looking anxious. She believed him a little. If what her father said was true and Wang Xiaoqiang really wanted to take her to the provincial capital and buy her clothes, she would regret it if she refused.
"Alright, I'll go ask. If it's not true, I'll never believe you again," Xiaofang glared at her father.
Hearing this, Xia Sanwa panicked but tried to remain calm, "Daughter, are you crazy? Can you ask about this? If you have any self-respect, go ask..."
Wang Xiaoqiang taking her to the provincial capital and buying her clothes clearly meant he was interested in her, in other words, he wanted to be her boyfriend.
After her father's words, Xiaofang felt she couldn't ask. This was something that could only be understood, not spoken. When she turned her electric bike to the minivan, she saw someone else in the driver's seat, making it even harder to ask. As soon as she got off the electric bike, Wang Xiaoqiang greeted her with a smile, "Get in the car quickly, I've been waiting for you."
He took her electric bike and secured it for her. Xia Sanwa had already run over to help.
Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang say this, Xiaofang believed her father. She saw the car's rear door was open and got in.
After taking the electric bike from Wang Xiaoqiang, Xia Sanwa whispered, "Xiaoqiang, are the clothes in the provincial capital very expensive?"
"Uncle Xia, I'm not sure!" Wang Xiaoqiang shook his head.
"I think they must be expensive. Xiaoqiang, Xiaofang doesn't have much money. If she doesn't have enough, you can buy her some clothes first, and I'll pay you back later."
"Sure, no problem," Wang Xiaoqiang agreed and got into the car, sitting next to Xiaofang.
Seeing his plan go smoothly and his daughter and Wang Xiaoqiang finally together, Xia Sanwa was almost jumping with joy, but he didn't jump. As the car drove away, he waved and smiled happily.
Xiaofang was also very happy. She still felt like she was in a dream. Since her father mentioned matching her with Wang Xiaoqiang, she had been dreaming about him every day. In her dreams, they held hands, strolled through the spring fields, waded through summer streams, walked through autumn orchards, and played in winter snowfields.
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