Chapter 149: Chapter 149: Who Can I Trust If Not You?
Fortunately, the family had nearly finished their lunch before Guo Chunxiang arrived. Otherwise, after a scene like that, none of them would have had any appetite left.
After lunch, Lu Cheng chatted with Shen Jian Country, while Shen Nian helped Miao Cuifen clean up.
"Mom, I’m done washing!"
In the kitchen, Shen Nian finished the dishes and turned to call for Miao Cuifen. But when she did, her mother wasn’t there. Standing behind her was Shen Xiangdong.
"Big Brother? Weren’t you with Dad? What are you doing in here?"
"I have something I want to ask you."
"Are you asking about what happened today, Big Brother?"
Shen Nian had been well taken care of by Shen Xiangdong since she was little. When it came to doting on her, he was in no way second to their parents.
This was also why Shen Nian had gotten so worked up earlier today when she heard about the marriage proposal for Shen Xiangdong—it brought back memories from her past life.
Shen Xiangdong was an honest and kind man, not one for tricks or schemes, but that didn’t mean he was stupid. In fact, he was often more perceptive and got to the heart of a matter quicker than anyone else in the Shen family.
This was why Shen Nian felt that Shen Xiangdong deserved a better life.
Shen Xiangdong didn’t have much formal education, but in this day and age, that wasn’t everything. Shen Nian believed that with her brother’s abilities, he could definitely make something of himself if given the chance.
"Mm, I feel like... you’re very concerned about my marriage, aren’t you?"
The whole family was obviously reluctant to accept Guo Chunxiang’s matchmaking, but Shen Nian’s reaction had been the strongest. Shen Xiangdong had a nagging feeling that her opposition wasn’t just because Guo Chunxiang was the one who had proposed it.
"Big Brother, you’re my brother! Of course I care about who you marry! My brother is so amazing, he deserves a much better girl!"
Shen Xiangdong grew a little bashful at Shen Nian’s praise and reached up to scratch his head.
"I’m not as amazing as you make me out to be!"
"Big Brother, I’m not exaggerating. Your current job doesn’t suit you. You should go out into the wider world, prove your abilities, and show what you’re really worth!"
Shen Xiangdong’s current job was just mindless, mechanical work at the town factory. Aside from seeming secure, it offered no room for growth.
To the people of Shen Family Village, a job like that was considered excellent. But from Shen Nian’s perspective, for her brother to be doing such work was a complete waste of his talent!
"Xiao Nian, I..."
Shen Xiangdong had never imagined that someone would one day lay out such a grand blueprint for his future. Hearing Shen Nian’s words made his blood pump with excitement.
’It seemed he had this same longing buried deep in his own heart!’
It was just that, having grown up in the countryside without much education, Shen Xiangdong had no idea what he was capable of, or how he could possibly live up to the high praise Shen Nian was giving him.
"Big Brother, I know you’re a little lost right now, but there’s no rush. We can take our time. If you trust me, I have a few suggestions for you."
"You’re my sister. If I can’t trust you, who can I trust? Xiao Nian, what’s your idea? Quick, tell me."
"My suggestion is this: we contract the mountain forests and farmland. In the first phase, we plant fruit trees and vegetables. Later on, we can gradually establish an ecological farm."
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