Xu Xinning sighed when she heard that Xiang Wanqin was also looking for a partner.

Being a woman in this era is not easy, and being a widow is even harder.

The child is still young, and Xiang Wanqin can manage on her own in Xujia Village as long as the child doesn't go hungry. However, the expenses will increase as the child grows older.

Anyone who wants to raise a child well and is willing to take responsibility will definitely ensure the child receives an education.

There was no nine-year compulsory education in the 1970s. Tuition and fees were a huge expense under the conditions at the time, not to mention that Xiang Wanqin had two children.

Xiang Wanqin had never thought of any of this before; she only thought that with the protection of the main house in Xujia Village, she and her two children would surely be able to live a good life.

However, once the gossip started, it was all completely unfounded and had nothing to do with Xiang Wanqin.

But a widow's door is always full of gossip. Xiang Wanqin didn't know what the eldest son's family thought of her. What if they misunderstood her and thought she had improper intentions?

If the first wife misunderstands her and feels that her motives are impure, she will definitely distance herself from her.

Without the protection of the eldest son's family, how difficult would their lives be for the widow and her children?

Therefore, Xiang Wanqin felt that remarrying was inevitable, but she would not settle for anyone who wasn't suitable.

A mother's love makes her strong; everything must be for her child.

She wouldn't consider remarrying if it would be bad for her children.

The elderly couple from the second branch of the family were anxious when they learned that Xiang Wanqin was looking for a husband. If Xiang Wanqin married someone from another place, would they really let her take her two children with her?

The elderly couple from the second wife went to see Xiang Wanzhen several times about this matter, trying to reason with her and appeal to her emotions to persuade her to remarry Xu Yaoyang.

Xiang Wanqin was utterly disappointed in Xu Yaoyang, so how could she possibly remarry him?

Xiang Wanqin's family also knew that she was looking for a husband, and they also became interested.

They felt ashamed that Xiang Wanqin was divorced, but if she remarried, wouldn't they be able to get another dowry?

This led to a lot of ridiculous and troublesome things happening.

The elderly couple from the second wife even ran into Xiang Wanqin's family. Every time they met, they were like thunderbolts igniting a firestorm, and the two sides argued fiercely.

Xiang Wanqin had no intention of paying attention to either side. Her family pushed her away when she was in her most difficult time, which meant that the relationship was over. Since the relationship was over, there was no need to hope for it again.

This kind of closeness is clearly detrimental to both her and her child.

As a result, conflicts between the elderly couple from the second branch and the Xiang family occurred every few days, forcing the leaders of Xujia Village to intervene.

Yang Chunqin hadn't had much of a feeling for Xiang Wanqin before, but after her divorce, she got to know her better and realized that this woman was quite clear-headed, knew how to conduct herself properly, and raised her children very well. Yang Chunqin had some appreciation for Xiang Wanqin.

Now that Xiang Wanzhen's matchmaking has caused chaos in Xujia Village, Yang Chunqin feels she must help Xiang Wanzhen, since Xu Yaoqiang also bears some responsibility for this matter.

Xu Yaoqiang had some feelings for her, and he was even engaged to her, but she was ruined by him.

If Xu Yaoqiang hadn't been so proactive, would there have been any gossip in the village?

After having a heart-to-heart talk with Xiang Wanqin for a while, Yang Chunqin went to her parents' home.

Grandpa Yang has a wide network of connections and knows many people, so Yang Chunqin thought that perhaps there might be someone suitable.

When Grandpa Yang saw Yang Chunqin coming over, he was a little surprised and thought something had happened. After all, it was still the first month of the lunar calendar, and Yang Chunqin had just returned to the Yang family on the second day of the new year. In addition, Xu Xinning was still in her postpartum period, and there were many things to do in the brigade. Logically speaking, Yang Chunqin should not have had the time.

Grandpa Yang helped Yang Chunqin park her bicycle and asked, "What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Seeing the worry on her father's face, Yang Chunqin smiled and said, "I'm fine! I came here today because I need your help with something."

Grandpa Yang: "What's the matter?"

Yang Chunqin then told everyone about Xiang Wanzhen, including the gossip that Xu Yaoqiang had some feelings for her.

Grandpa Yang: "What can I say about your brother-in-law? He's so thoughtless! It's not easy for a woman to raise two children alone. It's lucky this happened in your Xu Family Village; if it were in a more unsafe place, it might have ruined her life. Such an awkward relationship shouldn't have given rise to these thoughts in the first place. Sigh! Your former sister-in-law has had a tough life, but that child is quite clever. I've met her quite a few times; she's definitely a good person. By the way, do you remember Fugui?"

Yang Chunqin: "Wealth and status?"

Grandpa Yang: "Yes! He used to slaughter pigs with me a few years ago. Later he was transferred to another county."

Now that Grandpa Yang has mentioned this person, Yang Chunqin guesses that Grandpa Yang has a plan.

Old Master Yang: "That kid had a tough life! He was only sixteen when he joined our unit. He took over after his father passed away. After working for two years, he got married through an introduction. But unexpectedly, when his wife was pregnant, they went to her parents' house together and something happened. His wife died on the spot, along with their unborn child. It took Fugui more than half a year to recover. Although he survived, he was left with many scars on his face and body. Coupled with the loss of his wife, he became somewhat depressed. From then on, he grew a full beard. Since he was already tall, he was a bit intimidating. After he was transferred, I thought that kid must have remarried by now, after all, he was a permanent employee of our food station." He's not bad, but I went to his workplace last time because of the farm pigs, and that's when I found out he's still the same old slovenly guy—a full beard, unkempt clothes, and increasingly quiet and withdrawn, a loner all over the place. What woman could possibly be interested in someone like that? If your ex-sister-in-law were interested, this guy would be a great choice. His family is small; both his parents have passed away, and his siblings are all married and have their own families. I met his siblings when he used to help me slaughter pigs; they're all honest people, and besides, they're all married and living their own lives, so there's no real entanglement.”

Yang Chunqin: "Ada, now that you mention it, this person seems alright. But I wonder what his plans are. It wouldn't be suitable if he developed a strange personality because of the psychological trauma left by his previous relationship."

Grandpa Yang waved his hand with a smile and said, "You're overthinking it. This kid is just stubborn, but also thoughtful. He's acting like this partly to hide the scar on his face, and partly to avoid unnecessary trouble. Widows often face a lot of gossip, and widowers with stable jobs also face plenty of gossip. He's afraid of being taken advantage of. Back then, he told me he didn't want to settle, and he wouldn't get married if he didn't meet the right person."