Rebirth of a Farmer's Dad

The transportation conditions in that era were naturally not as good as in later times. Most roads were gravel and dirt tracks, full of potholes and uneven surfaces. Furthermore, Wang Dana and Luo Feng were unfamiliar with Liu Tao's village, making the search quite difficult.

Fortunately, their efforts paid off, and they eventually found the right place.

The village wasn't very big, with fewer than 20 households in total, making it even more desolate than Luo Family Village. It's a mystery how such a village ended up near the county seat; logically, villages closer to the county should be wealthier!

“I remember now, there was a plague in this village a few years ago, and I heard that a lot of people died.” Wang Dana slapped his forehead. He seemed to have heard of this place before, but he just couldn’t remember it.

Finding someone in such a small village was naturally easy. The two found Liu Tao without much effort, and Liu Tao was chatting with his wife by the bedside.

"Who are you?" Liu Tao's wife was the first to spot Luo Feng and his companion, and she asked with a puzzled look on her face.

Upon hearing the voice, Liu Tao immediately turned around: "Oh, it's Brother Feng! How come you guys got here so quickly?"

It seems that Liu Tao was quite surprised by Luo Feng and his companion's sudden visit, which prompted her to blurt out such a remark.

Compared to Liu Tao's surprise, his wife seemed much better. She quickly invited Luo Feng and his wife to find seats and kept being polite, saying that their home was simple and that they hadn't been very hospitable.

Clearly, this is the difference between educated and uneducated people, and this difference can be fully reflected in some small details.

Luo Feng glanced casually at Liu Tao's wife. No wonder she had taught at the county high school. Even now, bedridden, she exuded an elegant air. Elegance isn't something you can just have; aside from a few people who are born with it, most people cultivate it, and education is one of the most effective ways to improve it. "A person's inner beauty shines through their outward appearance"—that sounds quite true. He'd better make sure Xinghua finishes university; there's no harm in a girl getting more education.

"Why did you come so quickly? I thought I would have to wait a few more days." After chatting about everyday things for a while, Liu Tao's wife finally steered the conversation to the main topic.

"We've come here to learn about your relationship. We're not only planning to take wedding photos for you, but also to hold a grand wedding for you." Luo Feng spilled everything out, and Wang Dana nodded vigorously beside him.

"What, what's going on?" This sudden good news left Liu Tao and his wife stunned. They didn't understand why Luo Feng would do this. After all, they were just strangers who had met by chance and didn't have any deep relationship.

Liu Tao and her husband exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

"We're already very grateful that you agreed to take a wedding photo for us. As for the wedding, let's just forget about it. There's no need for you to spend money on a dying person like me," Liu Tao's wife spoke first, a faint smile appearing on her pale face for the first time.

"That's right, that's right, we've already caused you a lot of trouble. Besides, we're really struggling financially." After saying that, Liu Tao rubbed his hands together somewhat awkwardly. At this moment, Liu Tao's wife glanced at her husband, seemingly blaming him for saying that.

"Of course we know about your situation. This wedding is a gift from us, a small token of our appreciation," Wang Dana interjected before Luo Feng could speak. The two had already discussed this on the way here, so it didn't matter who said it now.

"Are you telling the truth? What are you after?" Although Liu Tao hadn't been to school for long, he subconsciously felt that Luo Feng and his group had ulterior motives. In the simple values ​​of farmers, there was no such thing as a free lunch.

"What are you saying? Don't you know what our family's situation is like now? What can we possibly hope for now?" Liu Tao's wife gave her husband an angry look. Then, she put on a smiling face and said to Luo Feng and his wife, "Don't take it to heart. That's just how he is; he doesn't think before he speaks."

“We understand, it’s understandable that you have such concerns,” Luo Feng said with a smile to Liu Tao’s wife.

“This time, we really want to help you, so that you can fulfill a wish.” Wang Dana suddenly spoke, his words sincere and earnest, leaving no room for doubt.

"What's wrong? You seem to have something on your mind. Can you tell me?" Liu Tao's wife sensed something in Wang Dana's words and asked.

"I won't hide it from you, it was the love between the two of you that moved me, so we decided to help you out," Wang Dana sighed and said.

Next, to convince Liu Tao and his wife that he was telling them what he was saying, Wang Dana recounted his own romantic experiences from his youth. Of course, due to time constraints, he only gave a brief account, which was largely the same as what Luo Feng had heard.

Seemingly not expecting Wang Dana to be so blunt, Luo Feng didn't say a word during the process because he felt it wasn't appropriate for him to speak up. After all, it was someone else's private matter, and even if the two had a good relationship, they should still give each other some privacy!

When Wang Dana recounted his early experiences, he couldn't help but cry. It seems that these events really hit him hard, and he hasn't fully recovered yet.

After hearing Wang Dana's explanation, Liu Tao and his wife finally felt relieved. Now they could believe that the two people in front of them were genuinely willing to help them.

Luo Feng had originally thought they would cooperate with his work and make up for some of his shortcomings, but he was wrong again.

Liu Tao's wife believed that Luo Feng and his wife were good people who genuinely considered them friends, even more so than ordinary friends. But the more they treated each other this way, the more she felt she couldn't let them suffer any losses.

With their current financial situation, the couple absolutely could not afford a wedding; to put it bluntly, they were penniless. Under these circumstances, if they insisted on having a wedding, then Luo Feng and his group would have to cover all the expenses. In that case, they would definitely be at a disadvantage.

That's why Liu Tao's wife absolutely refused Luo Feng's suggestion, and things seemed to be at a standstill again.

In truth, Luo Feng knew that this was the last vestige of self-respect in an educated person's heart. They could face death, but they also had to die with dignity, unwilling to accept charity from others. Luo Feng guessed that this was exactly what Liu Tao's wife was thinking.

Well, it seems that I have no choice but to find another way.

"How about this, since your love story can move Wang Dana, it can move many more people. If you allow me, I can publish your touching story in the newspaper, which will also earn my wedding company a lot of fame. It's a win-win situation for both of us."

Finally, after much persuasion from Luo Feng and Wang Dana, Liu Tao's wife changed her mind and agreed to Luo Feng's newly proposed plan.

Actually, this might not be the best outcome. Liu Tao and her husband saved face, and they could also gain some practical benefits. They might even receive some donations, which could slightly improve Liu Tao's living conditions later on.