The next day, Su Ning was awakened by the sound of voices outside. People in the countryside get up early, and Su Ning could vaguely guess who was talking through the half-open door.

Several people were standing at the door. When they heard that Su Ning had returned, some were concerned, some wanted to know how much money she had earned outside, and there were also matchmakers.

Yes, matchmaker. Su Ning is famous for her beauty, good personality, and gentleness in the surrounding villages. Many young men are envious of her, and some matchmakers have even come to our house several times to inquire whether Su Ning has returned.

Sure enough, Su Ning had just arrived home last night when the village matchmaker came to talk to Li Mei about it, and the neighbors all came over to join in the fun.

“Meizi, look at Ning, she’s not getting any younger. You and Daqiang shouldn’t stay together. I have a few young men with good family backgrounds. Why don’t we meet them?”

Li Mei knew her daughter's temperament, and she didn't want to make a decision for Su Ning so hastily.

The matchmaker was named Fang Ying. She could talk the dead back to life and make the blind and lame seem like hot commodities.

“Sister-in-law Ying, our Ning’er is still young. Old Su and I want to keep her for a few more years. Once she gets married, she belongs to someone else, and we can’t bear to part with her.”

Fang Ying knew this was a rejection, but she persisted.

"Meizi, your Ningya will be 22 after the New Year, right? A girl's youth only lasts a few years, don't let her become an old maid and have no one to choose from."

"While Ning'er still has the looks to be pretty, she should take her time and find someone she likes."

"Auntie, thank you for your concern. I'm not in a hurry. If I can't get married, my parents will support me."

Fang Ying glanced into the courtyard upon hearing the sound, her eyes gleaming when she saw Su Ning. She pushed past Li Mei, walked up to Su Ning, and took her hand.

"Oh my! Isn't this Ning girl? Look how pretty she is! Girls really do blossom into beautiful young women, no wonder so many young men in the village are interested in her."

Su Ning subtly withdrew her hand, her smile somewhat forced, and then called out to Li Mei.

"Mom, I'm hungry. When are we going to cook?"

Li Mei knew her daughter was gentle and mild-mannered, and she knew the character of the young men in the village better than anyone else. She didn't want her daughter to get married so early.

"Mom will go cook now. Help Mom start the fire. Your dad went to the market. When he comes back and sees the cold stove and pots, he'll start complaining again."

Li Mei smiled and helped Su Ning up, then looked apologetically at Fang Ying.

“Sister-in-law Ying, we appreciate your kindness, but this is a matter of great importance concerning our child’s future, and our family still needs to discuss it.”

Fang Ying knew she couldn't push too hard. If it weren't for the large red envelope she received from someone who had asked her to come, she wouldn't have bothered visiting this poor family!

She's capable of having children. If her family had such a beautiful daughter, she would have already found a good family to marry into.

In the kitchen, Su Ning added firewood to the stove to boil water, while Li Mei sat beside her, the mother and daughter having a heart-to-heart talk.

“Ning’er, what are you thinking? If you want to find a husband, Mom will have your Aunt Fang introduce you.”

Su Ning grasped Li Mei's hand. "Mom, I don't want to get married. And don't let those matchmakers come to our door. I'll tell you when I want to get married."

Li Mei was very clever. She sensed that her daughter seemed to have someone she liked, so she tentatively asked her.

"Ning'er, tell your mother the truth, do you have someone you like outside?"

Su Ning paused, then hurriedly grabbed some firewood and stuffed it into the stove. This confirmed Li Mei's suspicions even more.

"Mom isn't old-fashioned. What kind of family are they? What do they do? Who are the family members?"

Su Ning didn't know how to answer Li Mei's series of questions. She had known He Ci for almost four months, but knew nothing about his family situation.

Fearing her daughter was being scammed, Li Mei continued to press for answers.

"How did you two meet? You didn't go out with Zhenzhen, so why didn't you come back with her?"

Su Ning had never lied to her parents since she was a child. Faced with her mother's worries, she could not hide it from Li Mei, so she told Li Mei about her experience without any concealment.

Li Mei was so angry after hearing this that she wanted to call the police. She cursed Qiao Zhen for being a scoundrel who did such a heinous thing and wasn't afraid of retribution. Fortunately, her daughter met a kind person, otherwise she really couldn't accept it.