HBWnovel Chapter 192 Xu Chen was rejected
Chapter 192 Xu Chen was rejected
Hearing Zhang Sulan's cry, Xu Chen immediately walked quickly to her side and looked in the direction of her finger. He saw chestnuts on the tree hanging tightly on the branches like little hedgehogs.
Xu Chen was very excited and volunteered to say to Zhang Sulan, "Teacher Zhang, please wait here and watch me! I will go and knock down those chestnuts!" As he said that, he picked up a long pole and ran towards the chestnut tree in a hurry.
After arriving under the tree, Xu Chen, eager to show off in front of Zhang Sulan, swung his stick without thinking and started beating the chestnut tree. However, he didn't notice Zhang Sulan's anxious cry: "Alas! You can't hit it like that..."
Unfortunately, Zhang Sulan's warning was too late. As Xu Chen continued to strike, the chestnuts from the tree rained down like raindrops, hitting him squarely on the head. There was a crackling sound, and Xu Chen was dizzy. He instinctively bent down, holding his head with both hands, and squatted down with a look of pain on his face. At this moment, he bit his lower lip tightly, trying to endure the pain, afraid that he would accidentally scream out, which would be too embarrassing!
Seeing Xu Chen's embarrassed and aggrieved look, Zhang Sulan couldn't help but burst out laughing. But she quickly realized that this wasn't a good idea, so she quickly stopped smiling and walked over to him, asking with concern, "Are you hurt? I told you not to fight under the tree. It's safer to stand next to it."
Xu Chen was so depressed. He had wanted to show off his skills, but ended up making a fool of himself. He pouted and muttered, "Ouch, it hurts!"
Zhang Sulan found it quite amusing to see that Xu Chen, who was usually so serious and reserved, actually had such a childish side. She gently reached out her hand, helped Xu Chen up from the ground, and gently stroked his already red and swollen forehead, saying soothingly, "Be good, it won't hurt if you touch it!"
Xu Chen slowly raised his eyes, looked straight at her, and suddenly asked, "Teacher Zhang, why don't you choose to go home for the New Year?"
Hearing this, Zhang Sulan's expression instantly became somewhat dejected. She lowered her head slightly and said softly, "My parents passed away due to illness a long time ago. If it weren't for Principal Zeng's kindness in helping me complete my studies, I probably wouldn't be who I am today. My uncles and aunts at home have always hoped that I could go to a big city to teach so that I could earn more money! However, I really can't bear to see my mentor and his wife struggling to support Yufeng Primary School."
After hearing this, Xu Chen pursed his lips tightly and said nothing. He thought to himself, Zhang Sulan will definitely be nagged by all those aunts and uncles again when she returns this time. It would be better for her to stay in the mountains and enjoy the peace and quiet!
At this time, Zhang Sulan continued with a wry smile, "And they're determined to marry me back to my hometown to be a concubine to a wealthy businessman. If I really go back home, it will be extremely difficult for me to escape from that place!"
When Xu Chen heard this, a raging fire suddenly ignited in his heart. His face darkened and he asked in a cold tone, "Rich businessman? Humph, can his family be compared to our Xu family in terms of wealth?"
Zhang Sulan suddenly felt as if Xu Chen was shrouded in a haze, emitting a chilling, gloomy aura. This sudden change caught her off guard, and she trembled with fear. She couldn't help but tremble as she said, "This... I don't know about this!"
At this moment, Xu Chen suddenly came to his senses as if waking from a dream. He realized that his tone had just been too harsh and impulsive, and a trace of regret surged in his heart.
So, he took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. Then, he softened his tone and said to Zhang Sulan in a gentle and kind voice, "Teacher Zhang, it would be a shame for a girl as gentle, lovely, and beautiful as you to become someone's concubine! In my opinion, why don't you think about me? You know, our Xu family is one of the founding members of Shenghai Group. The family business is huge and has a deep foundation. As for me, although I can't say I'm that successful, I do own several small companies. And, don't laugh at me, I've grown up without even having a serious relationship!"
Looking at Zhang Sulan's face, eyes wide with surprise and filled with astonishment, Xu Chen felt his heart pounding. But at this moment, he couldn't care less. Summoning all his courage, he continued, "Teacher Zhang, please believe that every word I say comes from the heart. From the moment I saw you, I fell in love with you at first sight. Would you like to be my girlfriend and spend the rest of my life with me?"
Zhang Sulan felt her mind suddenly go blank, as if struck by lightning. Her once fair face flushed crimson, like a ripe apple, and even her ears looked as red as if they'd been burned by fire. At that moment, a sharp, snowy wind howled in, like a stream of clear water, snapping her out of her trance.
Marrying into a wealthy family? The thought flashed through her mind, followed by a wave of shock and fear. She had never imagined such a thing could happen to her, let alone dared to hope for it. After all, wealthy families were unfathomable and complex. How could they allow their daughter-in-law to leave the bustling city and travel to this remote mountain village to teach?
Turning to look at Xu Chen, he was tall, calm, and full of determination. Such an outstanding man should be paired with a woman who was also from a prominent family, well-educated, and well-mannered. And I, on the other hand, was just an ordinary rural teacher.
Thinking of this, Zhang Sulan couldn't help but shake her head slightly, then mustered up the courage to say, "Mr. Xu, I'm really sorry. You see, there's a huge gap between our status and position. It's really not suitable for us to be together."
However, just as Xu Chen was about to open his mouth to refute, Alice's resentful voice suddenly came from the distance: "Oh! Look at you, these damn little squirrels actually dare to come and compete with us for pine cones! Humph, forget it! I'm not afraid of them, I'm just worried that they will starve to death because they can't find food!"
Andrew's slightly teasing voice followed, "Yes, yes, my dear sister is truly kindhearted! However, I don't remember who was the one clamoring to fight those little squirrels! It was just because someone stole their pine cones; was there any need to make such a fuss?"
Hearing her brother's words, Alice became so angry that her face turned black, and she shouted coquettishly: "Brother! If you say nonsense again, I will ignore you!" For a moment, everyone around couldn't help but burst into laughter.