Aunt De leaned closer to her, as if afraid that her words might be overheard by someone on the other side of the wall, and lowered her voice again, "I only found out this time that before Zhang Laowu first came to propose marriage, several other people had come to propose marriage, but they were all rejected."
Fang Yan was stunned when she heard Aunt De's words, her expectations were too high. "Aunt De, my mother-in-law is so beautiful. It's rare to find a college graduate like her in the whole area. It's normal for a family to have a daughter who is sought after by many families."
Although she had never met Xue Wanxue, it was easy to tell from Zhang Jizhou's appearance that Xue Wanxue must be a great beauty.
Because Zhang Jizhou's face is far superior to that of some male celebrities; not a single feature of his resembles Zhang Laowu's.
Then it can only be that he inherited it from Xue Wanxue.
My train of thought went in circles, but wait a minute!
Zhang Jizhou looks like Zhang Laowu, perhaps because he resembles his biological father?
"She's beautiful, well-educated, and the only daughter of a wealthy family. A girl like that would be sought after by countless families, if they had a son of marriageable age. They would even be willing to marry her into the family."
Realizing she was getting carried away, Fang Yan quickly pulled her thoughts back.
“Yes, you’re absolutely right,” Aunt De agreed wholeheartedly. “A woman like your mother-in-law would be sought after by countless men, but the Xue family rejected them all.”
Fang Yan thought to herself, "If they hadn't pushed it away, would this advantage have ended up with a hypocrite like Zhang Laowu?"
"I heard that the Xue family has turned down too many suitors, and some people have started to feel unhappy and have begun to make sarcastic remarks, saying that women are like flowers, they look beautiful now, but in a few years, they will be withered and have to beg for a husband."
Fang Yan: ...
Some people have such a sharp tongue.
Aunt De said a lot of such harsh words, and then she took another sip of water. When she put down the bowl, she changed the subject, "Xue Wanxue's mother, who is also the third son's maternal grandmother, was so angry when she heard these rumors that she wanted to fight those people to the death."
"It was Xue Wanxue who stopped her and promised her that at the latest, it would be two years. After she graduated from university in two years, she would get married and tell her mother not to get angry with those gossipy and malicious ignorant women outside."
Fang Yan shuddered, her back straightening unconsciously. "She's only two years away from graduation, and she's so sure she can get married right after graduation?"
There's a lot of information in this.
Although Xue Wanxue is very beautiful;
Although Xue Wanxue was a rare talent in the surrounding area;
Although the Xue family was wealthy, Xue Wanxue had no worries about getting married.
But!
Xue Wanxue's qualifications, coupled with her somewhat aloof personality, make her a perfect match.
Moreover, having gone to university and grown up in the mountains, Xue Wanxue has broadened her horizons, so her requirements for a partner are certainly not just about making do.
It has to be someone she likes.
But even if Xue Wanxue is a chosen one, who can guarantee that she will meet her destined love after graduating in two years?
So, is it possible that Xue Wanxue already had someone she liked when she said those words?
“Yes, when I was talking about this with my old friend today, we also said that your mother-in-law probably already had someone else in her heart at that time.”
Aunt De said the same thing.
Fang Yan thought about it for a moment, then felt something was off. "If it's just that she has someone in her heart, then at most it's just her own one-sided love. How can she be so sure that the other person likes her too? And that he will marry her in two years?"
"Huh? We really didn't think that much about it." Aunt De and her old friend just thought that Xue Wanxue probably had someone in her heart at that time.
Fang Yan said, "So, it's very possible that my mother-in-law was dating someone at that time."
Moreover, the relationship only began when both parties had agreed that marriage was the goal.
The relationship went smoothly, and they liked each other, which is why Xue Wanxue was so confident in telling her mother that she would get married two years later, right after graduation.
"The fact that I got married right after graduation two years later was definitely not something my mother-in-law said without my parents believing her without even asking any questions."
Guided by Fang Yan, Aunt De gradually followed her train of thought and then asked, "Yes, yes, as parents, although they believe in their children, they won't believe everything they say. Besides, if their only daughter says she'll get married in two years, then as parents, they'll definitely want to know who that person is."
The more Aunt De talked, the smoother her thoughts became, and the words flowed out naturally. "So, the third son's maternal grandparents must know who the man your mother-in-law is dating is?"
"Great job, Aunt De!" Fang Yan gave Aunt De a thumbs up. "Your mind works so fast, you're not slow at all like a young person."
When praised for her intelligence, Aunt De became unusually embarrassed, saying, "You silly child, you're teasing me now."
The happy and shy smile on her face faded as the thought returned to her mind. "But even if the third brother's maternal grandparents knew about this, they are no longer here, so it's no use."
"Aunt De, although they are gone, others are still alive."
Fang Yan wasn't worried at all. "You see, my mother-in-law was pressured by gossip and didn't want my parents to suffer pressure because of her marriage, so she chose to be honest with them about dating."
"Then, how many parents in the world can watch their children being discussed and talked about in such an unpleasant way every day and remain unmoved?"
Aunt De, a mother herself, felt this deeply: "I might be able to endure it once or twice, but I probably wouldn't be able to endure it three or four times."
Although Fang Yan herself has never had children, she raised Xiaoyuzai. The heart of a mother is the same everywhere. "Yes, she might be able to endure it once or twice, but she would never be able to endure it if a mother who loves her child watched her child being gossiped about every day and did nothing about it."
If she can't hold back, she might openly or secretly argue with others.
"Perhaps there was some hidden message in the things she said that were used to criticize others."
Fang Yan also gave an example, "For instance, she might say, 'My daughter is so lucky, she'll definitely marry into a better family than any of yours.'"
"In that case, any parent who is furious would do the same thing to save face for their child."
Aunt De wondered if there was any hidden information in those words.
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