Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Thank you very much for being my matchmaker

Wu Hehua figured it out, and asked her daughter at the dinner table: "Tell me the truth, do you like Yu Zhiqing?"

Jiang Hongyu was so embarrassed that she couldn't hold the bowl. "Mom, that's not true. Yu Zhiqing's situation is such that he can't stand being corrupted."

"Since you're so protective of him, I see you just like him. Do you have any objection to recruiting him as your son-in-law?"

Jiang Hongyu was shocked and embarrassed. She put down her bowl and chopsticks and ran back to her room. Gu Wenying smiled and said, "Mom, Hongyu is willing."

Jiang Xiaoci clapped her hands: "That's great."

Wu Hehua asked her son again: "Your sister is willing to find a son-in-law, are you willing to be a son-in-law for Father Qi's family?"

Jiang Chengping was so happy that he said, "For my sister's happiness, I am willing to do it. Mom is the boss."

As he said this, he put down his bowl and chopsticks and ran out to get some fresh air. He was so happy that he didn't know how to express it, so he picked up an axe and started chopping wood.

Jiang Xiaoci urged: "Grandma, I will trick Yu Zhiqing into coming home after dinner. Even if the negotiation fails, it won't be shameful."

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Jiang Xiaoci often came to the Youth League Home, and among all the educated youth, only Yu Zhiqing was the most gentle and patient.

Jiang Xiaoci said, "Yu Zhiqing, I gave you two eggs last time, and you said you would help me collect grass for the pigs. Let's go quickly."

The educated youths only had one day off a month. The other educated youths felt very sympathetic for them, thinking that Yu Changqing was too easy to talk to. They were fooled around by a little girl and were working for her for free.

Yu Changqing felt puzzled. He had never taken advantage of Jiang Xiaoci and had never taken the two eggs for nothing. However, he did not expose the girl in front of others. Perhaps she had something difficult to say and needed his help.

Yu Changqing put down his bowl and chopsticks and said, "Can you wait a moment? It's my turn to be on duty today. I'll wash the bowl and chopsticks."

Jiang Xiaoci nodded: "Okay, then I'll wait for you, hurry up."

His roommate took the dishes and said, "She looks so anxious, I'll help you wash them, go ahead."

Yu Changqing didn't need anyone's help and said, "If she was in a hurry, she wouldn't be like this now. It's okay, I can wash it myself."

After washing the pots and pans, Yu Changqing followed Jiang Xiaoci home.

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Jiang Xiaoci's mother was not at home, and her uncle should have gone to the fields to earn work points, but Jiang Hongyu was at home.

Yu Changqing's face was slightly hot. He stood at the door and refused to go in. He asked, "Jiang Xiaoci, what's the matter? Tell me first."

Jiang Xiaoci pushed him in from behind and said with a smile, "My grandma is looking for you. She wants to ask if you are willing to come to our house and be a live-in son-in-law."

Yu Changqing was stunned. Jiang Hongyu blushed and hid in the kitchen.

Jiang Xiaoci had already said it, so Wu Hehua didn't beat around the bush.

She invited Yu Changqing to sit at her home and said, "Yu Zhiqing, I asked Xiaoci to invite you here just to ask, are you willing to come to our house and be a son-in-law?"

Given Yu Changqing's situation, he could not return to the city. Several families in his hometown who had reported his father's background had already cut off his way back to the city. Yu Changqing could only stay in the countryside and farm. No matter whose family he went to, he would be destined to be a live-in son-in-law.

But Wu Hehua's family is different. More than half a year ago, when Jiang Xiaoci and her mother came to visit, there were many people in the village gossiping about them, but Wu Hehua protected them.

Jiang Chengping and Jiang Hongyu never said insulting words. Being able to come to her house as a son-in-law would at least not humiliate one's self-esteem, not to mention...

Talking about his own marriage, Yu Changqing was embarrassed and at a loss. He said truthfully: "Aunt Wu, my family background is known to everyone in the commune. I have no future."

Wu Hehua said, "You city people are the ones who talk about whether there is a future or not. We farmers will grow crops for our entire lives, and we are all the same. If you don't mind our family being poor, we won't mind your family background either."

Seeing that Yu Changqing was still hesitating, Jiang Xiaoci added, "Yu Zhiqing, don't worry. My uncle is going to be someone's son-in-law, so I came to ask you first. If you agree, my uncle will have nothing to worry about."

So that's how it is, only by getting married can we find a balance.

Yu Changqing was already halfway willing, but he said, "Aunt Wu, I still want to talk to Miss Hongyu in person and ask her what she thinks."

Jiang Xiaoci giggled: "My aunt is willing, can't you see that she has a good impression of you."

Yu Changqing blushed, but still insisted on asking Jiang Hongyu in person.

Seeing that the son-in-law was going to be a success, Wu Hehua said with a smile, "You educated people are so particular. Okay, she's in the kitchen, go in and ask her."

Jiang Xiaoci ran up to Wu Hehua and laughed, "Grandma, do you think my idea is good?"

Wu Hehua secretly glanced at the two people who were shy in the kitchen. In this situation, isn't it a sure thing?

She smiled and said, "It will be all done only after your uncle's marriage is settled."

Jiang Xiaoci immediately said, "Grandma, a whole day has passed since yesterday. My aunt's marriage has been decided. You should go to Uncle Qi's house and ask. If someone gets there first, my uncle will cry to death."

That's true. What if it just happened to be told by someone else? Wu Hehua couldn't stay even a minute longer and said, "You're right. I'll go now."

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Wu Hehua was extremely anxious and went to the village head's house to borrow a bicycle so that she could get there faster. But Wang Lumei happened to be there and asked, "Hehua, where are you going to borrow a bicycle?"

Wu Hehua was now very proud: "Why should I explain to you what I did?"

Wang Lumei was worried about her daughter's in-laws, and thought about telling Wu Hehua that Jiang Weihai was not dead to make her happy. If she was happy, she might be willing to listen to her advice.

She tried to test him at first: "Oh, isn't it just a marriage? Your son and daughter's marriage is all up to me. I will definitely introduce them to a good one."

Wu Hehua no longer needed to beg the matchmaker and said firmly, "No need."

The village chief pushed out his bicycle and asked with a smile, "Sister Lotus, are you going to Caishi Village? Sister Wang has told me about what happened yesterday. In fact, I think it's not impossible for you to be a son-in-law to a reasonable family like Principal Qi."

Wang Lumei was shocked and stopped the steering wheel of the car: "Hehua, you can't go to Caishi Village."

Wu Hehua was very annoyed: "Yes, I just want my son to be a live-in son-in-law, so what? It's none of your business."

Wang Lumei: "You gave your eldest son away for adoption at a young age to reduce the burden on your family, and now you want to give your youngest son to someone else as a son-in-law. Wu Hehua, you only care about enjoying yourself, and you have no conscience."

These words really touched Wu Hehua's sore spot. Who doesn't have some scars in their heart that cannot be uncovered? But Wang Lumei insisted on revealing it, and Wu Hehua was no longer polite and started to criticize her.

"Who is so heartless? My family and my eldest son's family used to have a good relationship. They would come back to visit every two years. But you ordered your daughter to shamelessly climb into the bed of my guest, causing our two families to stop communicating. How dare you bring this up?"

village head:……

The chattering villagers: …

"Oh my God, Aunt Wang, why did you teach your daughter like this? It caused Aunt Wu to stop communicating with her eldest son's adoptive parents. How dare you interfere in her children's marriage?"

Wang Lumei: ... "So what? My daughter can marry into a big city and eat commercial grain. Can your family do the same?"

The village chief was annoyed: "Don't embarrass yourself, Sister Wu, ignore her and go do your business."

Wang Lumei was in the wrong and didn't dare to stop her. She stamped her feet in anger and said, "Wu Hehua, you are capable. I want to see if you can get everything you want."

When Wang Lumei got home, her daughter was so anxious: "Mom, this is a mess now. Let's tell Aunt Wu that her eldest son is not dead, but there is a family of high status in the family compound who likes him. Let her send the daughter-in-law away."

Wang Lumei waved her hands quickly, "They had a falling out at the entrance of the village just now. Now we have to keep it a secret from both sides. I hope your mother-in-law will do something. Before they know, let Jiang Weihai get the marriage certificate. Only with the marriage certificate can they be a legitimate couple. Wu Hehua's daughter-in-law who was married for good luck is not recognized by law."

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Jiang Xiaoci and Wu Hehua came to Caishi Village again. This time, the first people they met were the Zheng family members they had a blind date with yesterday.

Old Mrs. Zheng smiled smugly: "Oh, what, have you thought it through? But today's conditions are not the same as yesterday's. Send away your eldest daughter-in-law and this burden, and we will reluctantly agree to this marriage."

Wu Hehua was so angry that she laughed and said, "Cai Shi Village is so big, do I have to come here just to find your house?"

Jiang Xiaoci had already seen Qi Xiuzhu busy in the field, so she tiptoed and waved, "Sister Xiuzhu, come here for a moment. I have something to tell you."

Qi Xiuzhu was deeply impressed by Jiang Xiaoci's sweet and crisp voice, like a yellow warbler. Yesterday, Aunt Wu had no intention of sending her son to be a son-in-law, but today she did so again. Could it be that she changed her mind?

Qi Xiuzhu blushed and her heart was beating fast. She walked to the edge of the field and asked nervously, "Auntie Wu, do you want to talk to me about something?"

Wu Hehua looked at Qi Xiuzhu again and liked her more and more: "Is your father home? I have something to talk to him about."

This was too obvious. Qi Xiuzhu was very shy. Today was Sunday and the school was on holiday. Her father was naturally at home. He was at Wang the matchmaker's house in Cai Shi Village, asking the matchmaker to help her find a marriage.

Qi Xiuzhu blushed and said, "Then please come home and sit for a while. I'll go call someone."

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Qi Wanlin was bargaining with Matchmaker Wang and begging her humbly. When he heard that Wu Hehua had brought her little granddaughter to his house, he knew that what he had asked indirectly yesterday was true, and he immediately said goodbye to Matchmaker Wang's house.

"Since you are troubled by my Xiuzhu's marriage, I won't bother you."

Matchmaker Wang already had a few candidates in mind. When she saw that they didn't want her to be a matchmaker, she hurried to the door and said, "Teacher Qi, let's talk about it."

Qi Wanlin laughed: "We have distinguished guests at home, let's talk later."

After returning home, the two parents finalized the marriage with just a few words. Wu Hehua and Qi Wanlin both felt that this was a good match for their families and were equally happy.

Qi Wanlin was refreshed and asked with a smile: "My dear relatives, it's only been one night, how come you figured it out?"

Wu Hehua said, "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. Thanks to my little granddaughter, she gave me the clear idea. My daughter can marry someone she likes. As long as our children are happy, what does it matter if there is a live-in son-in-law?"

Qi Wanlin was very happy and gave Jiang Xiaoci a red envelope: "Then I have to thank you very much for being the matchmaker."

…

Jiang Chengping's marriage was arranged, and he became a son-in-law, while Wu Hehua married Yu Zhiqing as a son-in-law for her daughter.

Some villagers were happy for her, some thought she was crazy, and some joked: "It cost nothing to recruit Yu Zhiqing as a son-in-law, but she earned a hundred yuan by sending her son to someone else as a son-in-law. I think Aunt Wu's family didn't suffer any loss in these two marriages."

The wedding of my uncle and aunt was set on the same day. The family was very busy with the wedding and the remarriage, but Jiang Xiaoci was very idle. When she had nothing to do, she would run to the village entrance, pick up firewood for a while, and look towards the road leading to the county town. Dad should be back soon, right?