Chen Hong was both angry and amused. "Xiao Bao, which old woman have you heard gossiping about again? I'm so busy every day that I can't even catch up on TV dramas, let alone have time to pick beans."

In the fall, your maternal grandfather and the village chief helped harvest the sweet potatoes from our field. Don't listen to the gossip of those old ladies in the village, didn't I tell you?

These people in the village love to talk nonsense. It's impossible to stop you from listening, but you should be selective about what you want to know. Don't take this nonsense to heart.

Some people are just idle and love to gossip. They have no idea how well our family lives, with plenty to eat and drink, and plenty of things to do.

Mom's always busy; she doesn't even get enough sleep. Next time you hear someone saying this nonsense, just stay far away; it's too offensive to your ears.

Yu Yang nodded his little head, "Mom, I understand. I'll pretend I didn't hear those words from now on. Mom, if there's someone who's good to you in the future, you can marry him, as long as he's good to you."

Ideally, someone would help you with chores, allowing you to sit comfortably at home watching TV without doing anything, giving you all their earnings, and providing you with good food. If you find such a kind person, you should look for one.

"Son, even if there were such a good person, I wouldn't choose him. You're still young and don't understand. Marriage isn't just a matter between two people. It also involves the other person's family. Does he have elderly people or children? Those are things I'll need to take care of in the future."

"We're doing just fine now, why are you so upset? Why do you have to take care of others? Mom can take good care of us, that's enough."

"But Mom, I don't think it's fair. Look, Dad has already married a woman, and I heard from Xiaohao's mom that he's going to have another baby soon."

When he gets old, he'll have a wife, children, everything. But when you get old, it'll just be the two of us. Our family is small now; it'll be just the two of us for the New Year, and the house will feel empty.

Chen Hong smiled and patted his head, "When you grow up, our family will be quite large. You should get married early and have a few children, and Mom will help you take care of them."

You'll see how busy I'll be then. My whole family needs me to cook, and I won't be going out to sea to earn money anymore.

"Our family is so much better now. You've grown up so much and can help Mom with so many chores. I can even rest when I'm not fishing."

Yu Yang was a little confused by what Chen Hong said. Was it better to have more people or fewer people?

It seems there are advantages to both approaches. It's good that it's just the mother and son at home now, not to mention that he has two dogs to keep him company.

"Black Tiger, Glasses, come here." Yu Yang hugged the two dogs and stroked their fur vigorously.

His friends were great too; they would grow up with him and protect him. Thinking this, Yu Yang smiled. This was best. So be it!

Seeing Yu Yang happy again, Chen Hong knew her son was alright and she had come to terms with it.

The mother and daughter had just discussed this topic when, the next day, Aunt Li from the village came to visit.

After going around in circles and practicing Tai Chi for more than half an hour, Chen Hong finally understood that the woman had come to her door to act as a matchmaker.

Chen Hong quickly waved her hand to stop her from saying what she was about to say, "Auntie, to be honest, I'm doing very well without a man, and I don't want to find another one."

Look at my house. I've been with Yu Hai for seven years, and he never let me live like this. I managed to buy this big house in just one year. Why would I make myself uncomfortable by finding another man?

I'm not the kind of woman who can't live without a man, so please don't say that again, or it'll just get awkward.

We all live in the village, so we shouldn't be unable to see each other and talk anymore. If you want to stay a little longer, then we can have some tea and watch TV. But if you keep bringing this up, then I'll have to ask you to go back.”

Chen Hong decisively rejected the matchmaker's offer. She knew that many people were eyeing her recently, but no one dared to play dirty tricks on her. So, she could only send someone to propose marriage.

Whether a man is honest and kind or strong and tall, Chen Hong will never consider remarrying.

With your own space, you can live like a god. Why be so pessimistic and get back into a messy, chaotic life?

Now her goal is the stars and the sea. The fishing boat will be completed soon. The East and West Islands and the South China Sea are all waiting for her to conquer.

Chen Hong doesn't care about any of the men in the village, whether they're skinny chickens or muscular men. Bluefin tuna, sailfish, and swordfish are her targets this year!

The courtyard house in Beijing is Chen Hong's true love.

Aunt Li left the house dejectedly, her tension instantly easing. At least Chen Hong hadn't snapped at her; thankfully, she'd been given a way out.

If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't refuse her relatives, Aunt Li wouldn't have come to Chen Hong's door to act as a matchmaker.

Even she herself felt that the man was not good enough for Chen Hong. His family was even envious of Chen Hong's house and wanted to marry her to gain both wealth and beauty. Did they think Chen Hong was a fool?

They don't even know who they're scheming against. They may be rolling in money, but their lust is no ordinary lust; it's the kind that can cripple someone and still not flinch.