"Is your grandmother okay?"
Hua Zhi took out several letters that she had kept close to her, handed over the top one, and lied with an unchanged expression, "Very good, I just miss you. This is a handwritten letter from your grandmother."
He handed the other two to his father and fourth uncle, "From mother and fourth aunt. Oh, and this one."
Hua Zhi opened the package and handed each of them a roll of two paintings wrapped in oil paper. The two of them couldn't wait to open them. Fourth Uncle exclaimed, "This is... How could it be? It should have been recently."
Hua Yizheng was also very happy, "The fourth son's wife gave birth? Is it a boy or a girl?"
"Yes, it's a happy occasion."
"Good, good, good, it's a great joyous event."
Hua Pingyang couldn't bear to take his eyes off the painting, his face full of joy, "I was originally hoping to have a daughter, thinking I would give her to you to take care of when she grows up a little. I don't ask for another Berlin, but it would be good if she looks a bit like you."
"If you can't be successful, by that time Zhi'er will be married, and you will have to throw her to her husband's house to take care of her."
Speaking of this, the smiles on their faces gradually faded. Yes, if the Hua family was still doing well, Zhier should be getting ready to get married.
"I'm breaking off the engagement."
The words startled Hua Yi, whose eyes were wide open with anger. He slammed the table and stood up, "How dare Shen Zhui!"
After he finished speaking, he couldn't suppress his cough again. Hua Zhi hurried forward and rubbed her grandfather's back. Hua Pingyu was waiting on the side with a cup of tea in his hand. His hands were shaking because of anger, and he hated the Shen family directly.
Hua Pingyang gently smoothed the wrinkles on the scroll, "Zhi'er, we won't be trapped here forever. The girls of our Hua family will never have trouble finding a husband."
"When have I ever been afraid?" Hua Zhi said calmly, "I asked my grandmother to take the initiative to go to the Shen family to cancel the engagement."
Hua Yizheng looked up at her. He already understood what was going on in his heart. And because he understood what was going on, he felt even more bitter.
"What are you thinking? If I am not happy at all, can't I wait for the Shen family to cancel the engagement?"
"The Shen family may not dare to cancel the engagement."
Hua Zhi smiled and shook her head, then returned to her original seat and sat properly. Her words sounded a little bold, "Even if the Shen family doesn't cancel the engagement, will I be happy if I marry into their family? We are not a good match, and anyone can step on me. My husband might even blame me for blocking his wealth and glory. Rather than let it get to that point, it would be better for the Hua family to take a step back first. This will not only save face, but also make the Shen family owe them a favor. It will also save the Shen family's reputation. If the Shen family takes the initiative to cancel the engagement, good people will definitely not want to marry into their family."
Hua Pingyang's words were difficult to understand. "For now, that is your best destination. With your personality, you will definitely not ignore your parents' life and death after getting married. Zhi'er, you are impulsive."
"If the Hua family is still the same as before, I will marry him. Why not?" Hua Zhi chuckled. "He is the eldest son of the Shen family, and I am the eldest daughter of the Hua family. We are so well matched. Since I have to get married, it's not bad to marry into such a family. But now it's not the same as before. I know I will suffer if I marry him. Why shouldn't I choose other options?"
"Have you ever thought about the future..."
"There's no need to think about it. Does Fourth Uncle think I won't be able to survive in the future? Or does Berlin dare to treat me badly?"
Hua Pingyang rubbed his face and smiled, "He wouldn't dare to do that even if I gave him more courage."
"That's it. As long as he protects me, there will always be a place for me in the Hua family."
"I'm not dead yet." Hua Pingyu said in a tough voice: "If he treats you badly, I will break his legs."
Hua Zhi was stunned, and smiled brightly, "Well, I still have a father!"
Hua Pingyu suddenly stood up and walked out holding the scroll and the letter, "I'll go see what Chen Shan is doing."
Hua Pingyang stood up, pressed his niece's shoulder hard, and followed her out.
There was silence for a moment in the room with only the grandfather and grandson left. Hua Zhi sat down next to her grandfather and spoke softly, "Grandfather, I actually never wanted to get married. This is just what I want now. I don't feel wronged. You don't have to feel like you owe me anything."
"You don't feel wronged, but I feel that you have been wronged." Hua Yizhen was still very angry. Shen Qi from the Shen family has always been ambitious and has never done those dirty things. He and Pingyu have a half-teacher relationship. He was the grandson-in-law chosen by him after careful selection. He thought that if it was him, he might be able to live in harmony with Zhier. Even in that deep courtyard, as long as the couple have a good relationship, Zhier will definitely be able to live a good life. Who knew that he was wrong.
"I'm afraid your father will be sad for a while."
Hua Zhi had not expected her father to have such a big reaction, and she felt softened at the thought.
"It's good like this now."
She was probably the only one who thought that was a good idea. Hua Yi was thinking about it and felt unhappy. He simply changed the subject, "How many days have we been on the road? It just happened to snow, right? If you want to worry about us, you don't have to come here yourself. Just arrange for someone to come here. You have never been far away. It's too dangerous."
"I made all the arrangements before leaving. I would always feel uneasy if I didn't come in person. It's not as reassuring to hear others say anything as to see it with my own eyes. I can bear this little pain."
How could Hua Yizheng not hear that she was avoiding the main point? He did not say anything, but echoed: "You are used to hiding your incompetence. I don't know how far you can go, but I feel more at ease with you at home."
"Don't be too reassured. By the time you return, the Hua family's century-old reputation may have been tainted with the stink of money."
"Qingyu can't even fill your stomachs, so what's the point of coming here." Hua Yi gathered his thick cloak. He didn't want to ask Zhi'er how much hardship she had endured to support such a big family, nor did he want to inquire about the current situation of other people in the family. No one knew better than him how capable this granddaughter was, who was still unpredictable to him even after she grew up. He was actually relieved to know that she would not get married, and because of this, he felt even more uncomfortable.
How terrible it is, he has to rely on his granddaughter to support a family. This is his failure, so he should go back alive. Only if he is alive, no one in the Hua family will dare to let Zhier down! Only if he is alive and brings everyone back, can Zhier's efforts not be in vain.
Seeing that her grandfather was in a bad mood, Hua Zhi knew that her consolation could not comfort him, so she simply opened the package she had packed last night. She was stunned at first when she saw the gold bars that exceeded the original number, and then she said nonchalantly: "I do some business at home and have income every day. When I go out, I take all the silver and money I can carry with me. Most of it is exchanged for gold bars, and the rest is banknotes and silver for easy use. Grandfather, silver and money are the least of your worries. I can earn it, so don't make yourself suffer."
Looking at the bag of gold bars, Hua Yizheng forced a smile and did not ask what business she was doing. He just said, "You always act prudently. I feel at ease."
"Yes, I will guard the Hua family and wait for your return."
PS: There is no double update, the character setting has been destroyed, I need to rewrite it.