The outskirts of the town are mostly residential areas, while the commercial area is located further in.

The various shops are built along the river, not concentrated in one river area. They are scattered quite far apart.

There are many kinds of shops. Some shops have newly made oil-paper umbrellas hanging in their courtyards, while others have their doors tightly closed, and knocking sounds can be heard from inside from time to time.

The two wandered around, and when they passed by several shops, the people inside were drowsy, fanning themselves with palm-leaf fans. When they saw Lu Wanzheng and Yao Zijun, they were not interested and did not invite them in.

The people here prefer quiet and don't have high demands for life, which has become part of the town's culture.

"It feels very comfortable here," Yao Zijun exclaimed. She felt much more relaxed once she entered the place, free from the pressures of the city. She just wanted to find a place to lie down or sit, and that would probably last her all day.

The town was very quiet, but not in a lifeless way. Everywhere you looked, there was a sense of life. Near the river, you could hear ducks playing on the water.

When she gets old, maybe she'll choose to retire here, and her later years should be very relaxed and enjoyable.

Lu Wanzheng: "Yes, I feel that after coming here, my heart has calmed down and my breathing has slowed down a lot."

The two chatted lightly as they walked.

Yao Zijun looked around but couldn't find the place she was looking for, and was a little disappointed. "I heard there's a very famous matchmaking temple here, and there's an old lady inside who's very accurate at predicting marriages. Shall we go and take a look?"

Temple of the Matchmaker?

Lu Wanzheng recalled the map of the town she had seen in the travel guide, which marked some important places and shops with good food and fun activities.

"I have a boyfriend, so I don't need to ask about marriage."

Yao Zijun was taken aback, and a rare shy expression appeared on her face, an expression completely inconsistent with her strong woman persona.

“I don’t have a boyfriend yet. My family is urging me to find someone soon. Will you come with me to ask them? And while you’re at it, will you ask if you and Mr. Xiao can have a long and happy life together, with lots of children and grandchildren?”

Lu Wanzheng: "Okay."

She also wondered if she could be with Mr. Xiao for a long time, surrounded by children and grandchildren. If such a scene were to happen, it would surely be a very happy one.

Unexpectedly, Lu Wanzheng agreed so quickly. Yao Zijun was even prepared to use her persuasive skills, which were known for grabbing announcements, to convince Lu Wanzheng to agree.

Seeing Yao Zijun's puzzled expression and her eager look suddenly dim, she said, "I also want to know if I can be with Mr. Xiao for a long time. I want to be with him for the rest of my life, until one of us leaves before the other."

This is probably what a scholar once said: From now on, there will only be death between us, not life.

The epic tale deeply moved countless people, making them appreciate the beauty of love.

“You’ve already taken a step towards your life’s most important event. I’m older than you, but after so many years I’m still stuck in the same place. I’m really worried that you and Mr. Xiao will be living the life of having two children every three years, while I’m still all alone.”

Yao Zijun felt that if that time really came, she would quit her job, take all her savings, and come to this small town to open a bed and breakfast, living a life of seclusion in the city.

Upon hearing this, Lu Wanzheng patted her shoulder, "It's probably still early. You can take your time looking. After all, it's a lifelong commitment, so you can't be careless. Not every man is like Mr. Xiao, who can treat his girlfriend so well."