Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

After surviving the disaster, Fade Chen turned to Yu Li and said, "I'm sorry, I have something to deal with at home. I can't continue the tour with you."

Yu Li nodded. "It's okay. Go ahead. I can go back by myself."

Chen Fei looked at Yu Li gratefully, then got on his bike and quickly left the park.

Yu Li watched his back as he walked away, and an inexplicable sense of loss welled up in her heart.

At the same time, in the Yan family's compound, Yan Jiecheng was explaining his dowry negotiation strategy to his father Yan Bugui.

He tried to get a low price without making the other party feel slighted.

Yan Bugui listened to his son's explanation, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Jie Cheng, you did a good job this time." Yan Bugui nodded with satisfaction, "You have mastered the essence of negotiation. Remember, although our family is not rich, we cannot be bullied. You must strive for the greatest benefit for your family at the lowest cost."

Yan Jiecheng nodded, "I understand, father."

His heart was full of confidence, believing that he would be able to successfully find a wife for his elder brother.

On the other side, Chen Fei rode his bicycle back home.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw Yan Jiecheng and Yan Bugui discussing something in the living room.

I walked up to him and said hello, "I'm back."

Yan Bugui raised his head and glanced at Chen Fei. "Oh, you're back. It just so happens that we were just about to discuss your eldest brother's marriage with you."

Fade Chen shook his head helplessly, "I understand. But I'm a little tired now, so I want to take a rest first. Let's talk about it later."

Having said that, he turned and went back to his room.

Yan Bugui watched Chen Fei's back as he walked away. He knew that Chen Fei had never paid much attention to this family, but at this moment he had to rely on his son to deal with this difficult problem.

As night fell, Fade Chen tossed and turned in bed.

The scenes of being with Yu Li during the day kept replaying in my mind.

The feeling of his accelerated heartbeat made him unable to calm down for a long time.

I have already fallen in love with this gentle and lovely woman.

But he also knew that now was not the time to confess.

You must first take care of your family affairs before you can pursue your own happiness with peace of mind.

In this way, Chen Fei spent a long night in contradiction and expectation.

And the next morning, when the sun shines on the earth again, he will embark on a new journey...

In a small village far away from the bustling city, Yan Jiecheng was sitting on his own shabby wooden chair, playing with a few copper coins in his hands with a smug smile on his face.

There was a hint of cunning in his eyes, as if he had foreseen good things that were about to happen in the future.

"Brother Jie Cheng, you are so awesome! You can actually think of such a way to save the cost of the bride price." Xiao Zhang, a young man in the village, flattered him enviously.

Yan Jiecheng smiled complacently, waved his hands and said, "What's the big deal? It's just some clever tricks. It's not easy for people in our village to find a wife, so we should save as much as possible."

At the same time, a carriage slowly approached on the small road outside the village.

Sitting in the car were Chen Fei and Yu Li.

The two of them went into the city to experience its prosperity and buy some wedding supplies.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the village. Chen Fei jumped off the carriage and reached out to help Yu Li down.

Yu Li was wearing a plain cotton dress, with a look of shyness and anticipation on her face.

Looking up at the city in the distance.

"Brother Fei, are we really going into the city?" Yu Li held Chen Fei's hand tightly.

Chen Fei smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, Li'er. Let's go around today and see what life is like in the city."

The two walked into the city hand in hand, and first came to the bustling Wangfujing Street.

There are shops on both sides of the street and pedestrians are coming and going.

Yu Li was attracted by the scene before her and exclaimed in amazement from time to time.

Chen Fei patiently explained to her all the new things in the city.

After walking around for a while, the two came to a teahouse.

Chen Fei ordered a pot of good tea, and the two sat by the window and chatted.

Yu Li looked at the scenery outside the window, her eyes flashing with longing for the future.

"Brother Fei, do you think we can live a life like this in the future?" Yu Li suddenly asked.

Fade Chen was stunned for a moment, then smiled and replied, "Of course. As long as we work hard, we will be able to live a good life in the city one day."

After hearing this, Yu Li smiled, but a hint of barely perceptible sadness flashed across her eyes.

She seemed to want to say something, but hesitated and didn't say it.

After drinking tea, the two continued shopping.

They came to Dashilan, where a variety of snacks and handicrafts are gathered.

Yu Li was full of curiosity about everything here and kept looking around.

Chen Fei stayed by her side the whole time, answering her questions.

While shopping, Yu Li expressed to Chen Fei her yearning and desire for the city from time to time.

She said she hoped to become a city dweller and live a better life.

Chen Fei felt complicated after hearing this. He knew that Yu Li's wish was beautiful, but the reality was often not as good as one would like.

In the evening, the two returned to the village entrance.

Fade Chen parked the carriage, turned around and said to Li, "Li'er, did you have fun today?"

Yu Li nodded, but there was a hint of disappointment on her face.

She suddenly looked at Fade Chen and said, "Brother Fei, it would be great if I could marry someone from the city."

Chen Fei's heart tightened after hearing this, knowing that Yu Li was testing his reaction.

"Lier, marrying a city person can indeed give you a better life. But you have to know that marriage is not a joke and you can't just look at the surface. Although Yan Jiecheng is a city person, he also has many shortcomings and deficiencies. We have to choose someone who is truly suitable for us to spend our lives with."

Yu Li was silent for a moment, then whispered, "But I think Yan Jiecheng is very stingy. He is reluctant to pay for the bride price."

Chen Fei sighed and said, "Yan Jiecheng is indeed such a person. He was influenced by his father since he was a child and attaches great importance to money. But this does not mean that he is not good to you or is not worthy of your lifelong trust. Everyone has their own shortcomings and deficiencies, and we must learn to be tolerant and understanding."

After hearing this, Yu Li nodded thoughtfully, but there was still a hint of melancholy on her face.

Fade Chen knew that the knot in her heart had not been untied, but he did not say anything else.

After all, emotional matters need to be cultivated and understood slowly.

The two walked silently on the path back to the village. Chen Fei prayed silently in his heart, hoping that Yu Li could resolve her emotional knot as soon as possible and spend the rest of her life with him.

Chen Fei stood at the gate of the courtyard, holding the gold-plated invitation in his hand, his eyes full of complexity.

Today is the engagement party of Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li. Originally, he came to congratulate them as a friend, but at this moment, an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

The courtyard was filled with laughter and guests.

Yan Jiecheng was wearing a Zhongshan suit and had a happy face as he was greeting the guests.

His eyes kept glancing towards the door, looking forward to Yu Li's arrival.

However, at this moment, there was a commotion at the door, and a clear voice reached everyone's ears: "Yan Jiecheng, I will not marry you!"