Chapter 51

Although Hua Meipo didn't say it out loud, her expression had already angered Wu Guihua. Wu Guihua immediately adopted a sarcastic tone, "So it's Yong Ge, huh? I must say, that child's fortune doesn't seem favorable. His birth mother ran away shortly after he was born, and his stepmother raised him for over ten years, but what's the result? Both sons turned out to be failures, and his father even broke his leg…"

If it weren't for considering that Hua Meipo could still help her arrange marriages for her children, Wu Guihua would have chased her away with a broom. Wasn't it forbidden for her to say that Yong Ge was a monster? So she dared to say that his fortune wasn't good in front of third brother, right? Anyway, she was speaking the truth, and she dared to say it right in front of third brother!

Wu Guihua was full of thoughts about ruining Yong Ge's good fortune, but before long, Feng Ge suddenly opened the door and came out from inside the house, interrupting her. "Mother…"

"Mother, there's something I want to tell you, come over here for a moment." Feng Ge leaned against the door, beckoning and signaling to Wu Guihua urgently, as if he had something important to say.

Wu Guihua didn't care about Hua Meipo anymore and followed Feng Ge into the house. "What's the matter?"

Feng Ge leaned closer and whispered to Wu Guihua's ear for a while.

After listening, Wu Guihua hesitated. "Can this work?"

"If not, then what else can we do? Mother, can you find a better family for me right now?" Feng Ge felt this was his best choice. Sha Yang was young, came from a well-off family, and even lived in the same village.

Although Sha Yang's mother wasn't easy to get along with, she was not someone to be trifled with. Since they lived so close, wouldn't he go home to complain if he suffered any grievances? 

As for Sha Yang, Feng Ge was confident that he could capture him. After all, weren't men all the same? Serve them well in bed, sweet-talk them during ordinary times, and it wouldn't be long before he could change his mind.

Feng Ge believed that he wasn't much worse-looking than Yong Ge, and he was even smarter and better at coaxing people than him. Besides his handsome face, what did Yong Ge have?

"But… if Sha Yang accidentally lets it slip and Yong Ge causes a scene, the whole plan will be ruined." Wu Guihua wasn't worried that Yong Ge wouldn't want to marry Sha Yang. She was concerned that Yong Ge would insist on waiting for his father to return to oversee the marriage. "And also, what about third brother…"

Feng Ge hurriedly said, "You and Father are Yong Ge's uncle and aunt. Sha Yang's family actively sought this marriage, and Sha Yang is an exceptional match. It's reasonable for you to take charge of the marriage, and third uncle can't be unreasonable, right?"

But thinking that it wouldn't be good if things escalated and it was better for the dead to not have Li's reputation stained, Feng Ge had a sudden idea. "Mother, didn't you just say that Yong Ge's fortune is not favorable? Just tell Sha Yang's family that before the marriage, the couple can't meet each other, and the news of the marriage shouldn't be spread. This way, it prevents Yong Ge from facing any setbacks due to his unfavorable fortune."

"Will Sha Yang's family agree to that?" Wu Guihua looked skeptical. After all, Sha Yang's family only had one child. Would his parents be willing to let him marry someone with unfavorable fortune?

Feng Ge winked at her, "We can spend some money to invite a shaman. We can say whatever we want. It's all up to us!"

Wu Guihua's mind turned, and she had a plan. "Alright, I understand. I'll go tell Hua Meipo that we agree to the marriage."

"Don't be so hasty!" Feng Ge held her back. "You should delay it for a couple of days."

"More delays? What if your third uncle comes back?"

At the mention of this, Feng Ge complained to his mother, "Who told you to badmouth Yong Ge just now? You agreed as soon as you went out, and Hua Meipo must have some thoughts now. Besides, we haven't discussed the other side yet. What if it doesn't work out?"

Actually, it wouldn't be a problem even if his third uncle returned. With Sha Yang's conditions, could he refuse? His third uncle was also easy to fool. They could simply find an excuse to keep him away.

As for his two cousins, Feng Ge thought they probably wouldn't come back. They disappeared for two or three months without reason, and with all the chaos outside, they most likely encountered bandits and were killed, or they were sold into slavery. It would be a miracle if his third uncle could find them!

Feng Ge had gone crazy with jealousy. He didn't want to become an old bachelor who couldn't find a spouse, nor did he want to marry a widower who could be his father. Since things had come to this, he might as well take a risk!

Wu Guihua also realized this. She felt uneasy when facing Hua Meipo, but she considered Feng Ge's words. "Feng Ge complained about me just now, saying that I am Yong Ge's aunt. We're all one family. His father isn't here, so we should consider this marriage for him… But you know, Hua Meipo, we had a small misunderstanding before. To avoid any resentment, I will go back and ask Yong Ge for his opinion and see how he responds."

"But I must say this in advance: if we discuss the marriage, the unmarried young man and the young man must not meet each other again. Otherwise, if it gets out, it will be our Li family's young man shamelessly seducing men."

Hua Meipo originally thought this matter wouldn't work out, but who would have expected such a twist? Wu Guihua's change of heart was reasonable and justified, and her demands were not excessive. After listening, Hua Meipo smiled, nodded vigorously, and said, "That's reasonable, that's reasonable. I will go back and inform the young man from Sha Yang's family."

"And also, before the marriage happens, they shouldn't mention it to anyone." As for when the marriage happens, they shouldn't mention it either, but that was a story for later…

In fact, Feng Ge's idea was simple. To avoid raising suspicion from Sha Yang's family, they needed to handle two marriage arrangements at the same time. At that time, wouldn't he be the one to gain instead of Yong Ge arranging his marriage, it was Yong Ge who snatched his!

Feng Ge had previously heard from Hong, the owner of the pork stall in twenty li slope, during a casual chat. His own family had a mentally challenged cousin in his twenties, and his family wanted to find a capable wife for him.

At that time, Hong had even asked his father if there were any slightly poor but good-looking young men in their village. Yes, they wanted young men because young men were stronger than girls and could manage the mentally challenged.

Because their son was mentally challenged and they looked down on young men who were impoverished and burdened with family troubles, they hadn't found a suitable match. And although the mentally challenged cousin wasn't bright, he knew about the pretty wives that people in the village had joked about, and he didn't want someone who wasn't good-looking!

The family indulged him because they were wealthy, had many brothers, and could be considered a prominent local family, except for the fact that their son was mentally challenged.

Feng Ge didn't want to marry a mentally challenged person, but that didn't prevent them from appearing equal in the eyes of outsiders. He was interested in the other person's wealth, and it wouldn't be strange if he was willing to marry into that family.

At that time, they could tell the villagers that it was Hong, the stall owner, who felt guilty and compensated them. They would introduce them to another prominent family, without mentioning any shortcomings. This way, they could say that Yong Ge was greedy for vanity and snatched his marriage, and it would be plausible.

Anyway, when they realized it, their village was close enough for the betrothal to be completed, and maybe they had even entered the bridal chamber. They couldn't possibly switch it back, right?

His parents couldn't be held responsible either. After all, the marriage arranged by Hong's family was his doing. Who asked Yong Ge to insist on snatching it? If he snatched it and wasn't satisfied, then it wouldn't be their family's concern.

But this matter had to be done quickly, or else he would become the one marrying the mentally challenged person. Feng Ge was anxious, so the next day, he urged his father to find Hong.

Li Changsheng didn't understand, and he advised him, "Feng Ge, why do you insist on marrying a mentally challenged person? Even if that family is wealthy, you don't have to subject yourself to such hardship. I'll work hard to earn money and save a dowry for you. Don't rush, okay?"

Feng Ge thought to himself that it would take forever for him to save up the dowry. But he had to say something nice on the surface, "Brother, you should also find a wife. The engagement gift from Hong's prominent cousin is generous. When I get married, Mom and Dad will have money to find a wife for you."

Li Changsheng became anxious, "Feng Ge, you don't have to subject yourself to such hardship just so I can get married. If it means you have to marry a mentally challenged person, then I would rather remain unmarried for the rest of my life!"

"Li Changsheng, why are you talking nonsense? What do you mean by 'remaining unmarried for the rest of your life'!" Wu Guihua, who was nearby, became angry and slapped her eldest son.

Feng Ge also reminded him, "Brother, don't call him a mentally challenged person. It won't be good if that spreads."

Wu Guihua understood immediately and slapped her eldest son again, "Feng Ge is right. If you say 'mentally challenged person' again, I'll hit you!"

"Mother…" Li Changsheng felt wronged. He was also doing this for Feng Ge's sake.

Li Mancang also spoke at this time, "Your mother is right. If you can't speak properly, keep your mouth shut! Your old man is still alive. It's not up to you to decide this matter!"

Everyone in the family didn't stand on his side, and his own parents even warned him repeatedly that if he let slip any information, they would use a burning stick on him. Li Changsheng could only lower his head in frustration.

Li Mancang quickly took Li Changsheng to Twenty li Slope. Although Hong, the owner, felt unlucky when he saw them, after understanding Li Mancang's background, he thought this plan could work.

The sixth household of the Hong family wanted someone who was good-looking and had no family burdens, and Feng Ge fit the requirements perfectly. Of course, if Feng Ge wasn't a virgin, Hong wouldn't be willing to introduce him to his relative, but Feng Ge clearly was.

Both Hong Liu and his wife agreed, feeling a bit overwhelmed. They simply agreed to the meeting. They were thinking that if their youngest son took a liking to him, they would reluctantly allow the marriage and do it quickly. Otherwise, this family would be torn apart by the constant turmoil!