"What? How dare those ordinary mortals discuss me? Do they even deserve to?" Shi Murou was displeased. After saying that, she stomped her foot hard, as if she had trampled those people on the ground.
"Miss Shi has reached the age of marriage, and it is inevitable that she will attract the attention of some men. Those two men are ugly and vulgar. They even said they would secretly intercept Miss Shi when she goes out. I think if Miss Shi has someone she likes, she should consider getting engaged as soon as possible to avoid other men having designs on her."
Hearing this, Shi Murou felt a sense of crisis and became even more nervous. She came from a good family and was beautiful, so she didn't want to attract the attention of any Tom, Dick, or Harry.
They even tried to block her way; they were incredibly audacious.
Although she wouldn't pay any attention to these people, it would be disgusting to get involved with them.
How many men in this world are as refined and elegant as Shen Liang, whose mere presence brings joy to the heart?
Qiao Lian'er stopped there, lest she say too much and arouse Shi Murou's suspicion.
"Miss Shi, you can handle your own affairs. I just couldn't stand by and watch, so I'm giving you a heads-up. I'm going back now."
Shi Murou nodded: "You're so kind-hearted. I'll give you an extra half string of cash when you come tomorrow."
As soon as Qiao Lian'er left, Shi Murou quickly lifted her skirt and hurried into the main hall.
Grandpa Shi and Uncle Shi are enjoying tea and playing chess.
"You're being reckless again." Old Shi glanced outside and his face immediately fell. "I didn't see you this morning. Did you go to see that Shen Liang again?"
“I’ll just go see him for a moment and bring him some breakfast. Dad, didn’t you say that Shen Liang is a handsome and promising young man?”
“I did say that the boy is studious and has some ambition, but we’ll have to wait and see what he does in the future. Why are you in such a hurry?” Grandpa Shi said. “Besides, there might be someone more suitable for you.”
Shi Murou pouted, about to object, when Old Master Shi spoke up: "Alright, you two stop arguing. Rou'er, you're only sixteen. You can choose in two more years. In these two years, we can see whether Shen Liang can become a talent. The groom's family isn't in a hurry. If you're in such a hurry, you'll lose the demeanor of a proper young lady."
“But Grandpa, today two shameless men openly said they wanted to marry me on the street and even said they would block my way. I don’t have a single man to protect me. I’m afraid I won’t be safe to go out.”
"Outrageous!" Old Master Shi's face showed a new layer of anger: "They actually dared to set their sights on my granddaughter. If we encounter someone like this again, we'll arrest them and give them a beating."
He then comforted Shi Murou, saying, "Rou'er, don't worry. From now on, when you go out, we'll send two skilled men to accompany you."
Shi Murou muttered again, "I don't want to marry any other man except Shen Liang. I know you're looking for sons of officials for me, but apart from their good family background, how many of them are better than Shen Liang?"
"Alright, you're a young lady, still unmarried, and all you talk about are men. If you keep this up, I won't even let you see Shen Liang anymore," Grandpa Shi said sternly.
Shi Murou felt a chill. Her grandfather was kind, and her father was strict, but their attitudes were clear: they were observing whether Shen Liang really had a future, and at the same time, they were looking for a more suitable son of an official.
But Shen Liang said that he fell in love with her at first sight. He liked her unique temperament, which no other woman could replace. He wanted only her for the rest of his life and would not marry anyone else.
These words left a deep impression on her.
Shi Murou hid in her room, covered her face and cried, "Chen Liang, you must live up to your potential!"
She suddenly realized something: she could help Shen Liang become successful quickly.
Shen Liang's goal is not to become a shopkeeper or accountant, but a fallback plan. He wants to become a surveyor, specializing in road and engineering work in county or prefecture cities. Although he has not passed the scientific examination and is not a full-fledged government official, he is half one. As long as he has this skill, he can live a peaceful and comfortable life.
Every year, there are examinations in this field in the county and prefectural capitals. Before the examinations, one must not only pass the academy's graduation exam, but also have two years of surveying experience. This experience can be gained by working as an apprentice in teahouses and taverns, or by following construction teams to survey roads, bridges, mountains, etc.
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