The group perked up immediately: "What kind of man is your sister-in-law looking for? What are her requirements?"

Jiang Ruyu didn't know either, and Zheng Xiaoyue didn't say anything either: "She has to be good-looking. My sister-in-law is very beautiful. She works in the office of the transportation team. She graduated from high school and manages everything at home and outside. She also has a good temperament and personality."

The male candidate can't be too bad off. He can't be too short; Xiaoyue is about my height. He needs to have a job, a stable personality (not unpredictable), and easy-going family members.

"Oh my, are you looking for a brother-in-law or a son-in-law?" Liu Xiangxiang was straightforward and said it directly. She didn't expect Jiang Ruyu to go to such lengths for her sister-in-law. Thinking about her sister-in-law, who was lazy, greedy, and loved to cause trouble, she wouldn't worry about her. It's true, comparisons are odious.

Jiang Ruyu smiled and said, "My sister-in-law is really good. She's good to me and good to my child. As her sister-in-law, of course I have to be good to her too. Let me tell you, if you find a good young man, don't keep it to yourself. My sister-in-law is really great."

"You're praising her so much, she must be really good. I'll go back and ask around for you, and I'll get back to you tomorrow." Tian Aihong has known Jiang Ruyu for several years and knows her personality. Her sister-in-law must be a really good person, otherwise she wouldn't be so open and honest with her.

“I also have a suitable one in my family, my cousin from my maternal side. I’ll go back and ask him,” Sister Guo said.

Liu Xiangxiang herself is very well-off, and the family she married into is also well-off: "My husband's family has a brother who is a good person and capable, but his mother is a bit troublesome. I'm not afraid of her temper, but I don't know if your sister-in-law can handle her?"

"Oh? What about the man? Does he have a place to live? Can he stand up on his own? He can't be blindly filial." Jiang Ruyu didn't say no, she knew that Liu Xiangxiang's in-laws were well-off.

“He’s not blindly filial. He’s a soldier in the army, a proper college graduate (he graduated from a military academy), and he’s already a deputy regimental commander in the army. He’s 26 years old, good-looking, and quite capable. I’ve never seen him lose his temper, but my mother-in-law wouldn’t dare to throw a tantrum at him.”

The more Liu Xiangxiang talked, the more she felt that her brother-in-law and her sister-in-law, Jiang Ruyu, were quite a good match.

"Why aren't you married by twenty-six? You're such a good catch, Xiaoyue is a bit too good for you." Jiang Ruyu didn't think he was too old. Xiaoyue was twenty-two this year, and the two weren't that far apart in age.

“When he was in college, the school did not allow him to date. After graduation, he was already 22 years old. He was very busy when he first joined the army. When things settled down a couple of years ago and he was able to get married and date, my mother-in-law started causing trouble again. She wanted to introduce him to her sister-in-law's niece. Anyway, it was all a mess that dragged on until now.”

Jiang Ruyu thought this sounded pretty reliable: "He's not here right now, is he?"

"No, their unit is in the north, not far from here. I'll ask my wife when I get back, and then I'll give you a definite time to let them meet."

“Okay, no problem.” Jiang Ruyu then looked at Sister Guo and Sister Tian: “You should ask her too, it’s not certain whether she will come back or not.”

"Okay, okay, look how impatient you are."

Jiang Ruyu chatted with them for a while before returning to her post. She checked the warehouse, made a note of which items were running low, and needed to report the incoming goods promptly.

The next day, Sister Tian came to her with the latest information: "Xiao Jiang, I've asked around for you. There's a young man next door who's a surgeon at our city hospital. He's not particularly good-looking, but he's of average height and earns a decent salary. He's an only child; his other three are sisters. His parents both work at a state-owned cotton mill, and his family is quite well-off."

Jiang Ruyu felt a little uneasy listening to her three older sisters, but she didn't say anything: "What's the young man's name? How old is he? When is he free? Shall we arrange for him to meet you?"

Sister Tian said enthusiastically, "The 25th is called Zhou Dao. I've already thought it through. Only Sunday is suitable, when everyone is off and has time. Let them meet at the movie theater. If it's suitable, they can go see a movie. If not, haha, it shouldn't be unsuitable."

Jiang Ruyu had no objection: "Okay, I'll go back and talk to Xiaoyue. If it's suitable, let them watch the movie. If it's not suitable, then forget it and don't waste their time."

"Okay, then I'll tell them that?"

"Okay, sure."

During dinner that evening, Jiang Ruyu said at the table, "There's this guy, he's twenty-five this year, his name is Zhou Dao, he's a doctor at the city hospital, his parents both work at the state-owned cotton mill, and he has three older sisters, Dad and Zheng Yang. Why don't you go out and ask around and see what happens? If it's possible, take this week off and let Xiaoyue meet him. Xiaoyue, is that alright?"

Zheng Xiaoyue was eating when she heard this and felt a little embarrassed: "I have no objection, it's fine to meet."

Jiang Ruyu looked at her so obediently but was still worried: "Xiaoyue, you're too soft. You're easily bullied. When you go on dates with men, you have to open your eyes wide and take a good look. Do you think they're organized in their speech and actions? Do you think they make you uncomfortable? Marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so you can't be careless."

Zheng Xiaoyue smiled sweetly: "I know, sister-in-law, don't worry, I won't force myself if it's not suitable."

"Okay, that's fine. If the information is correct, I'll tell them to meet at the movie theater entrance next to the department store. You two can chat around there first. If you feel you get along, then go in and watch a movie. If it's not a good fit, just say so. Don't be afraid, don't feel embarrassed to refuse, okay?" Jiang Ruyu was worried that her sister-in-law would feel embarrassed and suffer the consequences.

"Okay, I understand, sister-in-law, don't worry."

Seeing how much his daughter-in-law cared for his daughter, Zheng Dali was extremely satisfied. There was really nothing about Ruyu that he was dissatisfied with.

On Sunday, Zheng Xiaoyue dressed up a bit, wearing a wool coat that her brother had brought her in Shanghai, a turtleneck sweater knitted by her sister-in-law underneath, thermal underwear, and black corduroy pants. On her feet were a pair of lambskin boots that she had bought herself, which were both beautiful and warm. These shoes cost her more than half a month's salary.

Jiang Ruyu also noticed her sister-in-law's outfit: "Hmm, Xiaoyue is already pretty, and with this outfit, she looks just like a great beauty from a movie. Go ahead, if it doesn't suit you, just go shopping at the department store yourself, don't worry!"

"Okay, sister-in-law, I'm leaving now."

Zheng Xiaoyue walked to the movie theater, which was only about a 20-minute walk from where they lived. It was more comfortable to walk there in this weather.

Upon arriving at the movie theater entrance, Zheng Xiaoyue saw a man holding a newspaper and walked over to ask, "Are you Comrade Zhou Daozhou?"

Zhou Dao wasn't interested in this blind date at first, but when he saw Zheng Xiaoyue, his eyes flashed with amazement, and he immediately put on a smile: "Hello, I'm Zhou Dao, it's nice to meet you, you're really beautiful."