Shengnan shook her head and pushed the box back. Seeing Zhang Wanlin, who was frustrated by her refusal, Shengnan quickly explained, "I won't take it now. Wait a minute, my mother is coming over. I'll wait until she agrees!"

Zhang Wanlin's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he asked in disbelief, "Really? Then you don't have any problem with me?"

Shengnan blushed and nodded. Zhang Wanlin couldn't help but laugh. Worried about getting too complacent, he quickly lowered his head and restrained his smile, but the corners of his mouth still curled up unconsciously. This was the best news for Zhang Wanlin. As long as Shengnan agreed, he was confident that he could handle the rest.

Shengnan and the others had been alone in the room for over an hour. She said, "Let's go out first! My uncle is waiting outside!"

As soon as Shengnan left the main hall, she found Liu Xiu waiting in the yard. Seeing the two of them coming out, Liu Xiu took Shengnan's arm and asked quietly, "What do you think of this young man?"

"I think it's okay. It depends on your opinion and that of my uncle and the others. If you agree, let's just decide on it, okay?" Shengnan said, lowering her head and kicking the stones on the ground to hide her blushing face.

Liu Xiu was a little surprised. He didn't expect Shengnan to agree this time. Then he said happily, "Since you agree, your uncle and I will go talk to that person again."

After Liu Xiu finished speaking, he and his father took Zhang Wanlin back to the main hall. From then on, Liu Xiu asked questions and Zhang Wanlin answered. Zhang Wanlin didn't dare to be petty. This was a matter concerning his personal life, so he said whatever he knew and didn't dare to hide anything.

Later, Qingya went to call them for dinner, and only then did Liu Xiu and the others stop.

Father Liu said, "Okay, let's eat first. We've almost finished talking. Zhang Wanlin, we'll give you an answer to your and Shengnan's matter in a couple of days. Wait at home for two days. Come with us for dinner."

Zhang Wanlin didn't plan to eat at the Liu family's. He and Shengnan had no relationship yet, and food was precious. He didn't want to leave a bad impression. He stuffed the iron box into Shengnan's hand and said hurriedly before Shengnan could react, "Village Chief Liu, Aunt Xiu, I have something to do at home, so I'll be leaving first. I'll be waiting for your reply at home for the next two days!"

After Zhang Wanlin finished speaking, he ran out with the backpack on the ground in one hand.

Liu Xiu saw this and said, "This young man runs really fast. He seems to be very strong!"

Zhang Wanlin has been working hard for many years, his body is full of muscles, and he looks very strong.

Shengnan said with some embarrassment: "Uncle, Mom, his money is still here!"

Father Liu looked at Shengnan and said, "You keep him in my care first. After dinner, I'll go discuss this with the old house, your grandparents, and your second uncle. I'll also have to find a way to find out about Zhang Wanlin. If there's no problem, you two can finalize the matter!"

Shengnan nodded shyly, then put the iron box on the table and ran to the kitchen to serve the food. In addition to Qingya and her two siblings, Yanan also came to the kitchen.

After dinner, Liu Xiu went straight to work at the tofu shop, and his father followed him, as he might have gone to the old house. Shengnan, taking advantage of his father's absence, asked Yanan to stay behind to clean up the dishes while she went home to fetch the lunchtime rations for the three of them, using her older sister's power to pressure Qingya and her siblings into accepting them.

When Zhang Wanlin arrived in Yangshu Village, he first went to the mountain, processed the prey he caught, put it in a backpack, and then walked into the commune from the mountain path to exchange the prey.

After discussing with his family at the old house, Father Liu went to Accountant Li's house with Grandpa Liu, intending to ask him to go to the homes of the village chief, accountant and others in Yangshu Village to inquire about the matter tomorrow.

The next afternoon, Accountant Li came back from Yangshu Village and went to Liu's house to reply to the letter without even going home.

Father Liu invited Accountant Li into the main hall and said to Qingya, "Qingya, go make your Uncle Li a cup of sugar water!"

"I really deserve this cup of sweet water from your family today!" Accountant Li said with a smile.

Father Liu took out a pack of cigarettes from his room, handed it to Accountant Li, and said, "Should we still tell him the same thing about Zhang Wanlin's situation?"

Accountant Li took out a cigarette, put it under his nose and sniffed it, then said, "Your family is really good at choosing a partner. Look at Han Zhiqing, He Zhiqing, and now this Zhang Wanlin is also a good young man. I went to several families I know in Yangshu Village today to inquire, and Zhang Wanlin's family situation is almost exactly what you described to me.

This young man works well, earning 2,488 work points last year. He's a good worker. Also, I heard from several elders in Yangshu Village that this young man's grandfather was a hunter in their village, and when his grandfather was still alive, he often went hunting in the mountains with him. He should be able to hunt, and he should be able to make some extra money every year!

Father Liu replied, "I don't care about the outside world. You know it's best not to go hunting in the mountains right now. The policy doesn't allow it. They're in Yangshu Village, which is different from us. They have to go up the mountain to get food. What I care about most is this young man's character and whether he's hardworking!"

"Listen to me just now about the work points he earned, and you'll know he's a hardworking young man. I heard from the people in Yangshu Village that Zhang Wanlin is filial to his parents and has a good reputation in the village. If the villagers didn't know that his parents looked down on him, they would have introduced their relatives' daughters to him as wives.

"But based on my years of experience judging people, I think Zhang Wanlin is a smart guy. He might not be so obedient to his parents on the surface. He's a man with his own opinions. He won't blindly trust his parents and will keep things to himself!" Accountant Li said.

Zhang Wanlin is a person who keeps secrets and has his own little details. Father Liu knew that Zhang Wanlin gave Shengnan money yesterday. Otherwise, how could he have saved so much money by himself, which is equivalent to the savings of some families.

Father Liu nodded and said, "Okay, then this time we're all indebted to you. I'll discuss this with my younger sister later. If she agrees, I'll have to trouble you and my sister-in-law to go to Yangshu Village to help us arrange a marriage. When the time comes, whether it succeeds or not, you'll be indispensable as the matchmaker!"

Accountant Li picked up the sugar water on the table and drank it in one gulp. He smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for your good news. It's getting late now, so I'll go back first!"

After Accountant Li finished speaking, he stood up and prepared to leave.

Father Liu smiled and said, "Okay, Brother Li, take care. I won't see you off!"

Accountant Li waved his hand. He planned to go to Wu Yuezhu's house first. He and He Laidie hadn't seen Wu Xingqiao for several days. This little girl was very sweet-mouthed. Every time she saw the two old people from a distance, she would call them "Grandpa, Grandma". If she had any delicious food, she would save it for him and his wife. She was very good at coaxing people, and was much more well-behaved and sensible than his eldest son's granddaughter.

These past few days, Li Quanmin had been taking her either up the mountain or at home. Wu Xingqiao hadn't been to the threshing ground for two or three days. Later, if it was convenient, he would take Wu Xingqiao home to play for a while, and then they could go home together after Wu Yuezhu and Wu Jianjun got off work.