Chapter 934: Dream of the Red Chamber, Lin Daiyu (97)
Chapter 934: Dream of the Red Chamber, Lin Daiyu (97)
Have you given up? Or have you stopped liking her?
A complex look flashed across Xue Baochai's eyes. "Perhaps you'll have a chance to be with her."
I'm your cousin, but I still have to get married.
I can't stay with you forever.
You should go find someone who can spend their whole life with you!
"Who said I was going to find someone else?"
Jia Baoyu suddenly stood up, his tone annoyed, "Sister Bao, since you're in our house now, you should naturally stay and keep us company."
I won't let you leave.
He left those words behind.
He stormed off in a rage.
Xue Baochai, who remained behind, was filled with astonishment.
Watching his disappearing figure, she gradually frowned.
They clearly knew that Jia Baoyu was going to cause trouble again.
I just don’t know…
Just as Xue Baochai had predicted.
Angry and somewhat embarrassed, Jia Baochai left Lide Courtyard and immediately went to find Grandmother Jia.
"Old Ancestor, Old Ancestor!"
Jia Baoyu's voice could be heard even before he appeared.
Grandmother Jia, who was resting with her eyes closed, opened them upon hearing the sound.
Just then, Jia Baoyu strode in.
"My dear grandson, what's wrong with you?"
Seeing his expression, I knew he was angry, so I quickly tried to coax him by asking, "Who upset you this time?"
Why are you so angry?
"Ancestor."
Jia Baoyu sat down next to Grandmother Jia, took her hand, and began to plead, "How about I marry Sister Bao?"
"What? What did you say?"
Grandmother Jia thought she had misheard.
I couldn't believe what I was hearing: "Who are you going to marry?"
"Sister Bao, of course it's Sister Bao."
Jia Baoyu's tone was still unhappy, "Grandmother, Sister Bao is ignoring me now."
He said he wanted to get married and would no longer joke around with me.
Grandmother, please don't marry off Sister Bao.
Keep her here with me.
I don't want to marry another woman.
Ancestor, please promise me?
"You lazy bum."
Grandmother Jia was both angry and amused, "Marriage is a major event, and it's not something you can do as you please."
"Why not?"
Jia Baoyu looked puzzled. "Sister Bao is so good. If she marries me, she can stay and keep me company."
"Does our ancestor not wish for this?"
"It's no use if I'm willing."
Grandmother Jia was unwilling to take the blame, saying, "Your marriage should be decided by your parents."
If you want to marry someone, go ask your mother.
I'm old; these things are no longer my concern.
"Grandmother, do you like Sister Bao?"
Jia Baoyu was no fool; he naturally knew that the reason he had lived such a carefree and unrestrained life all these years was because his grandmother was protecting him.
If one wants to marry his cousin Xue Baochai, it would be best to have the matriarch make the decision.
Parents won't object to their ideas.
"Don't shake it, or my old bones will fall apart."
Grandmother Jia patted the back of his hand, "Your mother has plans for your marriage."
I, as an old woman, cannot make the decision.
You should still beg your mother; after all, Bao'er is your mother's niece.
Only she has the right to decide.
"You tell me yourself, isn't that right?"
"Ancestor!"
Jia Baoyu still dared not go to his mother.
He rested his head on his grandmother's shoulder and asked sullenly, "Grandma, can you please agree?"
Why don't you help Baoyu find a wife?
How do you know I didn't look for it for you?
Grandmother Jia laughed in exasperation, pushing away the head resting on her shoulder. "It's clearly because you're such a disappointment."
If you treat my Yu'er well, she'll agree to marry you.
"Are you still worried about not having a wife?"
"Is the old ancestor referring to Lin's cousin?"
For some reason, the thought of his cousin Lin's cold and sharp gaze made Jia Baoyu feel uneasy all over.
If I were to say I was initially attracted to her stunning beauty upon first meeting her...
After several meetings, the other party always showed disdain and dislike towards me.
Even if he liked her very much, he wouldn't dare to say he wanted to marry her.
"Yes."
Grandmother Jia patted his forehead and said, "Yu'er is the daughter-in-law that I, this old woman, have chosen for you."
Unfortunately, this girl is also a proud person.
I look down on you for being so disobedient.
So even your wife can't help you.
"Let your mother find you a wife."
……
I came out of the old lady's courtyard.
Jia Baoyu went to the main courtyard and found Lady Wang, who was looking at the account books with a headache.
"Mrs."
After Jia Baoyu entered, he bowed and asked, "Have I disturbed you, Madam?"
"No no!"
When Madam Wang saw her beloved son, she immediately put down the account book in her hand.
With a gentle smile on her face, she said, "If you don't go out, why don't you go to school?"
Be careful, your dad will find out you skipped school again, he'll definitely give you a beating.
"My son is tired and wants to rest."
Jia Baoyu also knew that his mother doted on him very much.
Naturally, they would say some nice things, such as, "Does Madam not want to see her son?"
"Nonsense, when did I say I didn't want to see you?"
Madam Wang knew her son's temperament and could only smile helplessly, "Go to school if you want, it's fine if you don't."
Before you get married, we plan to donate a sinecure to you.
"Baoyu, you just need to report to the History Department when the time comes."
"Be an official?"
Upon hearing this, Jia Baoyu immediately showed his disgust, saying, "No, I don't want any official position."
Mother, I would rather die than become an official.
How many of those officials are good people?
My son can't stand those people.
"My son would rather be dead than have to live with those people."
"You child, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Madam Wang was so angry she almost fainted.
She poked his forehead hard with her finger, "It's not like I'm actually making you an official."
All you have to do is show up for roll call every day.
If you don't hold an official position, how will you get married?
Didn't you see that Cong Ge'er has already donated a sinecure?
This is something we, the disciples of powerful and influential families, always do when they get married.
"My son doesn't need it."
Jia Baoyu looked aggrieved and said, "Madam, your son wants to marry Sister Bao as his wife."
The son knew that Baojie wouldn't care about any official position.
"As long as her son marries her, Sister Bao will definitely agree."
"You, what did you say?"
Madam Wang's voice rose instantly, staring at her son in disbelief, "You want to marry Bao'er?"
"Yes, madam."
Jia Baoyu nodded, looking at his mother with some confusion, "Madam, isn't Sister Bao good?"
She lives in our house.
My son also likes Bao-jie.
She married her son, and then she could live with him.
The son doesn't want his daughter to marry someone else.
"you!"
Madam Wang was heartbroken.
Looking at her son's matter-of-fact expression.
This only made my headache worse.
"Madam, you've always liked Sister Bao."
Jia Baoyu continued to persuade her, "Sister Bao has always been in our home."
They're no different from a family.
Wouldn't it be better to marry her off to my son?
"You have a point!"
Madam Wang had calmed down and responded calmly, "It's not that you can't have Bao'er with you if you want her to stay with you."
but……
You don't need to marry her.
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