Chapter 1470 Aunt Xiang's Troubles

Ah Xiang clearly didn't know what to say; once emotions got the better of her, she really couldn't control herself.

Shu Yu poured her a cup of tea. "Aunt Xiang, would you like some water? What's wrong with Xiang Di? Tell me, and I'll try to talk her out of it."

Ah Xiang took a deep breath. "She refuses to get married."

Shu Yu, "..."

This is beyond her capabilities.

Madam Ruan explained to her, "Xiangdi, you've reached the age to get married. Ever since she started working at Yiren Pavilion, her life has improved, and one family after another has come to propose marriage. Unfortunately, Xiangdi isn't satisfied with any of them. Recently, she even kicked the matchmaker out, and these past few days she hasn't spoken to your Aunt Xiang."

Shu Yu felt that there was no rush to get married at this age, but people these days don't think that way. If she waited a few more years, people would think that there was something wrong with Fu Xiangdi, which was why she hadn't been able to find a husband yet.

Is there something she's unhappy about?

Madam Ruan glanced at Ah Xiang and said, "Everything else is fine, but Xiangdi has one very important request: she can get married, but she has to bring your Aunt Ah Xiang along."

Shu Yu, “…” This question is way beyond her syllabus.

Ah Xiang was finally feeling a little better, though her voice was slightly unsteady. "Xiangdi is a good girl. I know she's worried about me. For so many years, it's just the two of us supporting each other. She's afraid that after she gets married, I'll be all alone, and she won't be able to settle down. But, but if she doesn't get married, I'll feel guilty. I can't hold her back for the rest of her life. Does she have to wait until I die before she gets married?"

Madam Ruan was startled. "Pah, pah, pah! What do you mean by dead? Sister Xiang, don't talk nonsense and don't think wildly. Xiangdi is just being filial. You should be happy to have such a daughter."

Shu Yu chuckled; this did seem like something Fu Xiangdi would do.

She thought for a moment and then asked, "What about... a marriage proposal where the husband marries into the family?"

Ah Xiang shook her head. "Xiangdi did say that too, but these days, how many men who marry into the family are successful? Take Liang Wangsheng's family in Shangshi Village, for example. That son-in-law he married into the family doesn't do any work. He's not satisfied with being supported by the woman's family; he goes gambling, then runs off with all of the Liang family's money and a woman, and even killed someone. Who would dare to bring back someone like that?"

That's true. The story of Uncle Liang's family has been widely discussed in Jiangyuan County for a long time.

If it weren't for Uncle Liang now having a stable income by working with her father, the Liang family would be having a really tough time.

This won't work, that won't work, Ah Xiang and Fu Xiangdi can't reach an agreement. They both want the best for each other, but in the end they have a cold war and stop talking to each other.

Ah Xiang choked up because she felt she was a burden to her daughter and was heartbroken.

She looked up at Shuyu and said, "Shuyu, you have many workers in your workshop. Do you know if there's anyone suitable to introduce to Xiangdi? I don't require the other person to be very capable, just to have a good character and be good to our Xiangdi."

Shu Yu said helplessly, "Aunt Xiang, if Xiangdi doesn't agree, it's no use no matter how outstanding the person I find is."

Madam Ruan nodded, "That's right, the knot is still tied to Xiangdi. Otherwise, I think Xiao Guo would be quite good."

“Xiao Guo is a good person, but her family is also very troublesome, with a lot of problems. Even Xiao Guo herself couldn’t stand it and moved out to rent a place. If our Xiangdi were to marry into that family, they would definitely fight.”

(End of this chapter)