Chapter 500: Old Nine, You Should Find a Companion for Yourself Too!

Chapter 500: Old Nine, You Should Find a Companion for Yourself Too!

Afternoon.

Nanning Third Middle School.

In Xiaodong's personal dormitory, the air Conditioner was set to a very comfortable temperature.

Xiaodong and Tang Yun were seated opposite each other, enjoying today's dinner together.

Today's dinner included sweet and sour pork, stir-fried pork with corn, braised eggplant, and a soup made with pig's head and soybeans. The portion was enough for the two of them to enjoy.

Tang Yun sighed, "Class President, if I keep eating like this, I won't be able to eat my mother's cooking when I go home!"

Xiaodong swallowed the food in her mouth and laughed, "It's not that exaggerated, right?"

Tang Yun said, "Not at all. Your family's food is too exquisite and delicious. Not only is it better than my mother's cooking, but even restaurant food can't match this taste. It's really the best."

Xiaodong laughed, "If you like it, eat more. Try to finish the food and soup."

Tang Yun responded and continued to eat contently. Lately, her relationship with the class president had improved, and last week when she went home, she took out her saved pocket money and bought a small learning machine to give to the class president.

It was the first time she gave a gift to a classmate, and she didn't know what to give, so she chose this popular learning machine, which could be used for learning or gaming.

Whether the gift was appropriate or not, Tang Yun didn't know, but after a series of polite refusals, the class president finally accepted it.

After giving the gift, Tang Yun finally felt at ease to continue eating for free.

Soon, the two girls finished the abundant food and soup thoroughly.

Tang Yun burped ungracefully and patted her belly, lamenting, "Class President, I can't take it. If I keep eating like this, I'll end up a fat girl soon."

Xiaodong laughed, "Don't worry. At our age, it's the time to grow. No matter how much you eat, you won't get fat."

Tang Yun worriedly said, "Class President, you're only sixteen, so you're still growing. But I'm already seventeen, and my parents aren't tall. I'm already as tall as my mom, and my growth is almost over. Even if I grow, it won't be much."

Xiaodong asked, "How tall are you now?"

"Last time I measured, it was 1.57 meters. If I could grow to 1.6, that would be great."

Saying this, Tang Yun looked at the taller class president enviously, "Class President, you're lucky. You must be over 1.6 meters now, right?"

Xiaodong replied, "The last time I measured, I was 1.61 meters."

Tang Yun gestured with her hand and sighed again, "If I could be as tall As You In This Life, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams. Unfortunately, My Mom is only 1.57 meters, and my dad is only 1.68 meters. It's really hard for me to grow over 1.6 meters!"

Xiaodong comforted, "Don't lose heart. Although genetic height is important, postnatal growth is also very important. Besides, there's a phenomenon of skipping a generation. You should have no problem growing over 1.6 meters."

Tang Yun sighed, "Hope so. Anyway, if the girls in Guangxi can grow to 1.6 meters, that's the standard height."

While talking, they had already cleaned up the food containers.

Xiaodong took the food containers to the school gate and gave them to the security personnel waiting there. Returning, she said to her deskmate, with whom she got along very well, "Tang Yun, go back to your dorm and pack your things, move in with me!"

"Class President, this... is it really okay?"

Hearing this, Tang Yun was instantly excited. The living conditions in their class dormitory were far worse compared to the class president's dormitory. Especially now, the weather in Guangxi was very hot, and their class dormitory didn't even have a fan. So many people cramped in one dormitory, it was really unbearable.

Even the girls wanted to sleep like the boys, wearing only a small pair of underpants. But the class president's dormitory had an air Conditioner, and living there was really comfortable. If Tang Yun didn't want to move in, that would be impossible. But this was something she could only think about in her heart, never saying it out loud.

But now, with the class president personally inviting her to move in, things were different.

Xiaodong nodded, "Move in. You're more compatible with me. It would be nice to have you as a companion."

Tang Yun said excitedly, "Thank you, Class President! I won't Be Shy!"

Xiaodong laughed, "Go back to the dormitory and pack your things!"

Tang Yun responded and excitedly walked toward the dormitory, thinking as she walked, next time when I go home, I'll tell my parents and ask them to think of a gift to give to the class president.

Following the Class President to eat and live for free, she really felt like she was taking a huge advantage. If she didn't give a Gift to the class president, she wouldn't feel at ease.

...

Nayevillage.

Deng Shirong was drinking with his older brother. Although the brothers lived separately, they still ate together.

Deng Shize, although in poor health, had no problem drinking a little glutinous rice wine at each meal. This locally brewed Glutinous Rice Wine, when drunk in moderation, was beneficial to health.

Deng Shize picked up a peanut and chewed it, saying, "Old Nine, your sister-in-Llaw Has Been Gone for so many years. Now, the children have all grown up and started their own families. Don't you think it's time to make plans for yourself? I believe your sister, even if she were to know, would understand."

DengShirong understood his brother's meaning and sighed, "These years, I've been thinking about waiting until all the children have their own families before considering this issue. Now, the others have already started their families, and Xiao Heng also has a girl he likes. As long as he gets this girl, I estimate they will get married next year, and the timing is right."

"But the problem is, if I find someone close to my age now, I definitely won't be able to look up to the other side. But now, with my granddaughter already in high school, if I find a young one, it feels a Bit Disrespectful."

"So, should I find or not, I'm really unsure."

Deng Shize said, "My suggestion is to find. When people get older, they need someone by their side to care for them. This is something children and daughters-in-law can't replace. As for the talk of being disrespectful to the elderly, that's all nonsense. If you can marry a young girl, that's called having ability."

"If you don't have the ability, how would a young Girl even consider marrying an old Man?"

Afternoon.

Nanning Third Middle School.

In Xiaodong's personal dormitory, the air conditioner was set to a very comfortable temperature.

Xiaodong and Tang Yun were seated opposite each other, enjoying today's dinner together.

Today's dinner included sweet and sour pork, stir-fried pork with corn, braised eggplant, and a soup made with pig's head and soybeans. The portion was enough for the two of them to enjoy.

Tang Yun sighed, "Class President, if I keep eating like this, I won't be able to eat my mother's cooking when I go home!"

Xiaodong swallowed the food in her mouth and laughed, "It's not that exaggerated, right?"

Tang Yun said, "Not at all. Your family's food is too exquisite and delicious. Not only is it better than my mother's cooking, but even restaurant food can't match this taste. It's really the best."

Xiaodong laughed, "If you like it, eat more. Try to finish the food and soup."

Tang Yun responded and continued to eat contently. Lately, her relationship with the class president had improved, and last week when she went home, she took out her saved pocket money and bought a small learning machine to give to the class president.

It was the first time she gave a gift to a classmate, and she didn't know what to give, so she chose this popular learning machine, which could be used for learning or gaming.

Whether the gift was appropriate or not, Tang Yun didn't know, but after a series of polite refusals, the class president finally accepted it.

After giving the gift, Tang Yun finally felt at ease to continue eating for free.

Soon, the two girls finished the abundant food and soup thoroughly.

Tang Yun burped ungracefully and patted her belly, lamenting, "Class President, I can't take it. If I keep eating like this, I'll end up a fat girl soon."

Xiaodong laughed, "Don't worry. At our age, it's the time to grow. No matter how much you eat, you won't get fat."

Tang Yun worriedly said, "Class President, you're only sixteen, so you're still growing. But I'm already seventeen, and my parents aren't tall. I'm already as tall as my mom, and my growth is almost over. Even if I grow, it won't be much."

Xiaodong asked, "How tall are you now?"

"Last time I measured, it was 1.57 meters. If I could grow to 1.6 meters, that would be great."

Saying this, Tang Yun looked at the taller class president enviously, "Class President, you're lucky. You must be over 1.6 meters now, right?"

Xiaodong replied, "The last time I measured, I was 1.61 meters."

Tang Yun gestured with her hand and sighed again, "If I could be as tall as you in this life, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams. Unfortunately, my mom is only 1.57 meters, and my dad is only 1.68 meters. It's really hard for me to grow over 1.6 meters!"

Xiaodong comforted, "Don't lose heart. Although genetic height is important, postnatal growth is also very important. Besides, there's a phenomenon of skipping a generation. You should have no problem growing over 1.6 meters."

Tang Yun sighed, "I hope so. Anyway, if the girls in Guangxi can grow to 1.6 meters, that's the standard height."

While talking, they had already cleaned up the food containers.

Xiaodong took the food containers to the school gate and gave them to the security personnel waiting there. Returning, she said to her deskmate, with whom she got along very well, "Tang Yun, go back to your dorm and pack your things, move in with me!"

"Class President, this... is it okay?"

Hearing this, Tang Yun was instantly excited. The living conditions in their class dormitory were far worse compared to the class president's dormitory. Especially now, the weather in Guangxi was very hot, and their class dormitory didn't even have a fan. So many people cramped in one dormitory, it was really unbearable.

Even the girls wanted to sleep like the boys, wearing only a small pair of underpants. But the class president's dormitory had an air conditioner, and living there was really comfortable. If Tang Yun didn't want to move in, that would be impossible. But this was something she could only think about in her heart, never saying it out loud.

But now, with the class President personally inviting her to move in, things were different.

Xiaodong nodded, "Move in. You're more compatible with me. It would be nice to have you as a companion."

Tang Yun said excitedly, "Thank you, Class President! I won't be shy!"

Xiaodong laughed, "Go back to the dormitory and pack your things!"

Tang Yun responded and excitedly walked toward the dormitory, thinking as she walked, next time when I go home, I'll tell my parents and ask them to think of a gift to give to the class president.

Following the Class President to eat and live for free, she really felt like she was taking a huge advantage. If she didn't give a gift to the class president, she wouldn't feel at ease.

...

Nayevillage.

Deng Shirong was drinking with his older brother. Although the brothers lived separately, they still ate together.

Deng shize, although in poor health, had no problem drinking a little glutinous rice wine at each meal. This locally brewed glutinous rice wine, when drunk in moderation, was beneficial to health.

Deng shize picked up a peanut and chewedit, saying, "Old nine, your sister-in-law has been gone for so many years. Now, the children have all grown up and started their own families. Don't you think it's time to consider yourself? I believe your sister, even if she were to know, would understand."

Dengshirong understood his brother's meaning and sighed, "these years, I've been thinking about waiting until all the children have their own families before considering this issue. Now, the others have already started their families, and xiaoheng also has a girl he likes. As long as he gets this girl, I estimate they will get married next year, and the timing is right."

"but the problem is, if I find someone close to my age now, I definitely won't be able to look up to the other side. But now, with my granddaughter already in high school, it feels a bit disrespectful."

"so, should I find or not, I'm really unsure."

Deng shize said, "My suggestion is to find. When people get older, they need someone by their side to care for them. This is something children and their daughters-in-law can't replace. As for the talk of being disrespectful to the elderly, that's all nonsense. If you can marry a young girl, that's called having ability."

"if you don't have the ability, how would a young girl even consider marrying an old Man?"

Deng Changshou smiled bitterly and said, "Back then, Ninth Gong issued a gambling ban and a drug ban for the entire clan, and everyone followed it. But our son, Ah Qi, broke the drug ban. For the past two years, every time I saw Ninth Gong, I felt guilty and didn't have the face to ask for his help!"

Facing Ninth Gong, Liu Ying also felt guilty. However, seeing her eldest son sitting by the small river looking so dejected, and thinking that if this continued, it might affect not only the eldest son but also the marriage prospects of the younger children, she gritted her teeth and said, "This can't go on. For the happiness of our children, we should swallow our pride and ask Ninth Gong for help. No one else can help Ah Qi."

Looking at his eldest son sitting motionless like a fool by the river, Deng Changshou was silent for a while before sighing, "Alright, let's swallow our pride and ask Ninth Gong for help. Let's see if he can find a suitable match for Ah Qi."

Liu Ying, looking somewhat excited, said, "Shall we go to Ninth Gong's house now?"

Deng Changshou stood up and said, "Let's go then!"

Liu Ying said, "Wait a moment, I'll take a jar of pickled vegetables to Ninth Gong."

...

Five minutes later.

Deng Shirong looked at the jar of pickled vegetables on the table and said to the somewhat nervous Deng Changshou and his wife, "Changshou, what's the matter? Just say it!"

Deng Changshou opened his mouth but was too nervous to speak, so he kicked his wife to speak.

Liu Ying, feeling helpless, said, "Ninth Gong, it's like this. For the past two years, my son, Ah Qi, has been staying at home to quit drugs. He rarely goes out, even to Shuang Wang. Now, he's no different from a normal person.

He's not young anymore and has reached the age to consider marriage. But because of his past reputation, even girls from decent families are unwilling to marry him. We are at a loss, so we decided to come and ask for your help, Ninth Gong, to find him a wife."

Hearing this, Deng Shirong instantly understood Ah Qi's predicament. The reputation of a drug user is worse than that of a troublemaker. No decent family would want their daughter to marry a former drug user, even if he is a member of the Dang Clan.

Of course, there are all kinds of people in the world. Some might force their daughter to marry for money.

But what Deng Changshou and his wife wanted was a willing bride, not one who was forced. If that were the case, they might as well hide the fact about their son's past and go to Bobai to find a match. Given their family's conditions, finding a wife for their son would be't be so easy. But they are both principled people, and they wouldn't want to deceive anyone, so they always made sure to inform the potential brides about Ah qi's past.

Deng Shirong thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright, I'll help look out for a suitable match for Ah Qi. His situation has improved, but don't let your guard down. You must keep a close eye on him. Addiction can't be completely erad, only suppressed. If you let your guard down, he might relapse again.

So, you must keep a close watch. I'll also make sure to inform the potential bride's family about Ah Qi's past. If they are willing, you must show your gratitude and provide sufficient compensation to the bride's family."

"Thank you, Ninth Gong!"

"Thank you, Ninth Gong!"

The couple expressed their gratitude.

Deng Shirong waved his hand, "No need to thank me. I've been keeping an eye on Ah Qi's progress over the past two years. His situation seems to be improving, but don't let your guard down. Keep a close watch, as addiction can't be completely eradicated, only suppressed. If the supervision is lax, and he comes into contact with drugs again, he's likely to relapse. So, keep a close eye on him. I'll also make sure to inform the potential bride's family about Ah qi's past. If they are willing, you must show your gratitude and provide sufficient compensation. I understand, Ninth Gong. If the bride's family is willing, we'll give 100,000 yuan as a dowry. Plus, for every child born, regardless of gender, we'll reward 100000 yuan. No matter how many children are born, we'll reward accordingly.

Deng Changshou, I understand, ninth Gong. As long as the bride's family is willing, we'll do our best to ensure Ah Qi stays away from drugs forever.

Liu Ying added, "Ninth Gong, over the past two years, Ah Qi has shown great determination to quit, and with our constant supervision, I believe there won't be any relapse."

Deng Shirong thought for a moment, "Alright, I'll have someone investigate and gather information. We'll cooperate with the police to conduct a thorough crackdown. If he can't come into contact with drugs, the chance of relapse will be low."

Deng Chang shou's eyes lit up with excitement, "Thank you, Ninth Gong!"

Liu Ying also looked delighted, "Thank you, ninth Gong! We'll cooperate fully and make sure he stays away from drugs forever."

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PS: Phew, not sure if this chapter will pass. I'll update it before the editor leaves work to see if it goes through!

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