Having received affirmative response, Yang Ming’s heart leaped with joy. Just as he had suspected, that was indeed their family’s Yang Xia, "I think so too."
"The information I’ve gathered these past two days leads me to believe that Xiaotian’s surname is Xia, and he is called Xiatian. I don’t think it’s a coincidence."
"..." So, her cheap husband had not been idle after returning to the county but had continued to gather information. It was clear how much he valued this matter, "Did you find out anything else?"
"They say he left with a rich young master. I don’t know if it’s true or not."
"..." What? That can’t be right. She had guaranteed it with a pat on her chest. How could Xiaoxiao still run away with another man? She spoke with a hint of dejection, "Li Fugui is staying with our family."
"Mm, he doesn’t have anywhere else to go now. For now, let him stay at our home." This might be the best solution right now, for if his brother could push Xiaotian to such an extent, he probably wouldn’t let him off easy either.
"It’s not about staying temporarily; it’s about staying permanently with our family now."
"..." Yang Ming didn’t understand. What was his wife talking about? The man was getting better, staying at their home was only temporary, he would have to leave eventually.
"I have already promised your sister’s hand in marriage to him."
"What?" He felt as if a bang went off in his ears.
"Your father also agreed."
Upon hearing such news, Yang Ming felt as if lightning had struck him. His sister was betrothed to someone else after just two days of not seeing her? His expression turned serious, laced with agitation, "I disagree with this, it’s too hasty."
"..." Her cheap husband seemed to really like saying "I disagree," wasn’t it good for lovers to end up together? Moreover, even his father had agreed, what reason did he have to disagree? "Your opposition is ineffective."
Looking at his wife in such a state, Yang Ming couldn’t help but wonder why she was being so foolish this time. He spoke softly, "This won’t do, Xiaoxiao."
"Whether it does or not, Li Fugui has agreed."
"Li Fugui actually agreed?"
"Why wouldn’t he agree? He’s more than happy!"
"..." Li Fugui had actually agreed. So all his deep affection was a lie, wasn’t it? How could everything change in just two days? He was utterly panicked, "Yang Qiu absolutely cannot marry Li Fugui."
"Wait, who did you say?"
"When did I say I was giving Yang Qiu to Li Fugui?"
"Not Yang Qiu. I’m talking about Xiaotian. We promised Li Fugui that if we found Xiaotian, we would agree to their marriage. That’s why he stayed."
"..." Yang Ming didn’t know what to say, his wife’s words had taken him by surprise. He had thought that her reference to staying in their home meant marrying Yang Qiu.
"Ah!" Seeing Yang Ming’s puzzled eyes, Xiaoxiao suddenly realized her mistake and exclaimed, "Sorry, I didn’t make myself clear."
"It’s me who didn’t understand."
Their gazes met, and Xiaoxiao giggled, making Yang Ming also smile. Oh, this wife of his!
"Yang Ming, so how do we find him?"
"Let’s start by looking around nearby."
"Sigh, we don’t have any connections. It seems quite difficult to find him." Xiaoxiao sighed, finding someone wasn’t easy. People were like ants on the ground, swarming everywhere, where to begin the search?
Yang Ming also knew clearly it was a matter of taking each step as it came. Maybe one day, Xiaotian would come back looking for Li Fugui. As he was thinking this, he heard his wife’s voice.
"If only Big Golden Leg was here, that would be great."
"..." Big Golden Leg? Who was his wife talking about?