Chapter 58: There is nothing to lose
Chapter 58: There is nothing to lose
Uncle Wang’s mind is now completely focused on what Lin Han said about building a house, so he doesn’t care how often he goes to town.
Uncle Wang exclaimed: "What! You are going to build a house so soon!"
Lin Han gave Uncle Wang a calming look and said, "Yes, I sold a bear, and after careful calculation, I found that it was just enough to build a house.
Although I have a place to live now, it is not my house after all. I always feel uneasy when I live there, and I always feel like a rootless duckweed.
If my house can be built, I will have roots in Xinghua Village and my sense of belonging to the village will be strengthened."
After listening to what Lin Han said, Uncle Wang felt that it made a lot of sense. Lin Han was not a native of Xinghua Village.
When I came here, I had nothing, not even my parents. If I could build a house, it would mean I had taken the first step towards putting down roots.
Uncle Wang pondered for a moment, then said to Lin Han solemnly, "Lin Han, I don't have much ability. I only have this ox and this ox cart. But as long as you need me, I will do my best to help you."
These words contained a lot of kindness. Although Lin Han had received a lot of kindness since he came here, he was still moved by the kindness that Uncle Wang showed him.
In life, we cannot become numb and take other people’s kindness for granted just because we receive too much kindness. We should always be grateful.
PS: This is just my personal opinion. If you don’t like it, please skip it and don’t criticize me. Thank you.
Lin Han thanked him solemnly: "Thank you, sir."
Uncle Wang waved his hand pretending to be indifferent. He knew that he could not help Lin Han in any way, but he was surprised to see Lin Han thanking him so solemnly.
He couldn't help but sigh that it would be great if Lin Han was his son. With a son like him, it would be worth it even if he died now.
Aunt Liu was going to the town today to help with matchmaking. She happened to arrive when Lin Han was talking about building a house, and happened to hear Lin Han say that he wanted to build a house.
He was shocked: Oh my god, this is incredible. Lin Han has only been in Xinghua Village for a short time, and he is already building a new house. He is making money too fast.
Aunt Liu's eyes rolled around, and she seemed to have thought of something, and she put on her usual smile.
Said to Lin Han: "Lin Han, I heard that you are going to build a new house, is it true?"
Lin Han felt that there was nothing to hide. Even if he didn't say it now, Aunt Liu would know it tomorrow.
He told it like it was, his face calm and expression nonchalant, "Yes."
Aunt Liu had talked to Lin Han several times and knew that he treated everyone like this, so she didn't care.
Then he asked: “Why do you suddenly want to build a new house? But if you have a woman you like or Shuang’er, tell your aunt about it.
I'm not bragging, I'm a famous matchmaker in the surrounding villages. I know all the girls in this area, and maybe you'll need me to help you with matchmaking in the future."
After hearing what Aunt Liu said, Lin Han realized that Aunt Liu was a matchmaker. Yes, in ancient times, people attached great importance to the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers.
Lin Han thought that he would need Aunt Liu when he went to Huajian's house to propose marriage in the future, so he must not offend her.
Lin Han hadn't even started pursuing Hua Jian, but he was already thinking about getting married. He was simply running before he even learned to walk.
Thinking of this, Lin Han's attitude towards Aunt Liu improved a little.
But the matter had to be kept secret, so Lin Han certainly couldn't tell Aunt Liu that the person he liked was Hua Jian.
So he answered Aunt Liu in a slightly gentler tone than before: "Aunt, you are joking. I built a new house only because the house I live in now is too dilapidated.
I'm just thinking about my life, there's no woman I'm attracted to. I've only been here two months and have been busy making a living, so I don't have time to get to know anyone."
Lin Han's original intention in saying this was to ask Aunt Liu to stop dwelling on this place, but he never expected that when Aunt Liu heard him say that he had no one he liked, her eyes lit up and the smile on her face widened.
Clapping her hands, she said, "No, that's perfect. I know a few girls of your age, or if you like Shuang'er, I know some too.
Those people are all pretty and charming, and their families have some property, which makes them a perfect match for you.
As the saying goes, to start a family and build a career, you should start a family first and then build a career. After you start a family, there will be someone to take care of the housework and manage the finances, so you can work hard without worry, right? "
Oh my God, Lin Han felt that he should talk less with Aunt Liu in the future. You are being led astray by her while talking.
Lin Han was so moved by what he said that he couldn't help but imagine the happy and beautiful world of the two of them after they got married.
There is a saying that goes, the first time I see him/her, I have already thought about where my child will go to school in the future.
The same goes for Lin Han. Even though he hasn't taken any action yet and Hua Jian's attitude towards him is unclear, he has already thought about his married life.
Lin Han calmed himself down: Lin Han, now is not the time to think about these things!
He looked at Aunt Liu, who was expecting his response, smiled slightly, and opened his mouth to say no.
Lin Han: "Aunt, I think I'm still young and should establish my career first. As for starting a family, there's no rush. Let's take it slow."
When Aunt Liu heard Lin Han's refusal, her smile froze, then recovered in an instant. After being a matchmaker for so many years, keeping a smile is a basic skill.
Lin Han's tone was sincere and his expression was firm when he refused. Aunt Liu believed that he really wanted to establish a career first and then start a family, rather than just using it as an excuse to reject her introduction.
Aunt Liu showed a regretful expression. After being a matchmaker for so long, the money for the matchmaking was no longer the most important thing to her. (I just said it was not the most important thing, not that it was not important.)
Every time she helps a pair of newlyweds fall in love, she feels a strong sense of accomplishment.
She still smiled at Lin Han: "In that case, let's talk about it later. But Lin Han, you need to remember that time waits for no one.
There is a saying that if there are flowers to be picked, pick them immediately, don’t wait until there are no flowers left and you are left with empty branches.
Lin Han was shocked when he heard this, and suddenly felt that he should speed up. Yes, Hua Jian is so outstanding, there must be more than one person who likes him, I have to work harder, Lin Han thought.
So he sincerely thanked Aunt Liu: "Thank you for your advice."
Aunt Liu's original intention in saying that just now was to persuade Lin Han again, just like taking out an advertisement, but this time it was a hidden advertisement.
However, she never thought that she had inadvertently brought Lin Han and Hua Jian together. If it weren't for her, Lin Han's way of pursuing people would probably be like boiling a frog in warm water, but now Lin Han decided to speed up.
But even if she knew, I guess Aunt Liu would just laugh it off. After all, what she likes most now is helping others achieve happy marriages.
Seeing that Lin Han had taken her words to heart, Aunt Liu said with a smile, "No thanks, no thanks. I talk a lot, so please don't be annoying."
Having said that, Aunt Liu couldn't hide the smile on her face, but she didn't want to hide it either.
1 From the Tang Dynasty anonymous "Miscellaneous Poems"
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