Chapter 247: Turning the Tables
Li Xiulan approached the young man named Tiong Guoqing, who had caught her eye, and walked up to Gao Taohua, saying, "Taohua, I know you look down on me, but I truly like you.
Moreover, our family is looking for a wife who is taller, hoping that maybe the next generation of the Tiong family can break free from being short, so I won’t care about your reputation."
He paused for a moment, seeing that Gao Taohua’s expression hadn’t changed, then continued, "I can’t do farm work or earn work points, and I’m not particularly good-looking, but I can make clothes.
You might laugh at this, but I earn about a dollar or eighty cents for each piece of clothing I make for others, and at the end of the month, it’s not less than what those workers earn. I will treat you well in the future."
After hearing Tiong Guoqing’s words, although Gao Taohua still didn’t think highly of him, she was ultimately swayed. She looked up at Li Dahe’s mother, who was still cursing, then turned her head to look at Li Dahe, who stood there in silence.
She said to Tiong Guoqing, "Alright, I agree. A dowry of two hundred yuan, plus I want another two sets of clothes. If you can do that, come over to pick me up tomorrow."
Tiong Guoqing laughed, "I can, I can, I absolutely can. I’ve brought the dowry money with me today, and as for the clothes, don’t worry. I will definitely make them for you overnight."
Gao Taohua saw his sincere smile and felt a sigh of relief in her heart. So be it, although the man didn’t look like much, at least he didn’t despise her.
If she had to marry Li Dahe out of obligation, although Li Dahe himself was not too bad, his mother was incredibly annoying. It’s better to be realistic; this was her fate.
Li Dahe, who was in the courtyard, heard Gao Taohua’s words and widened his eyes in disbelief, "Taohua, didn’t you say you liked me?"