The "most suitable" here naturally does not refer to "the most suitable partner for oneself", but "the most suitable partner as a marriage partner in this era".
In fact, Su Qingluan's thinking was very clear and realistic. Not to mention the ancient times that were hundreds or thousands of years apart, even in modern society, it was very rare to find a partner who was truly spiritually compatible.
Even if they speak the same language and grow up in a similar social environment, everyone's lives and experiences are different, which can lead to huge differences in ideas.
In her previous life, although Su Qingluan had no plans to fall in love or get married due to physical reasons, she had witnessed countless emotional entanglements, including that of her college roommates, which were comparable to a large-scale melodramatic TV drama.
Therefore, Su Qingluan understood very well how foolish it was to talk about "three consistent views" and "soul harmony" across the passage of time.
In this case, it is more important to regard marriage as a necessary step to live smoothly in this era, lower unrealistic expectations, and instead focus on more pragmatic aspects.
Su Qingluan thought very clearly - since only men have the right of inheritance in this era, then she would find someone who is a little dull and easier to control, even if he can't be of much help, as long as he doesn't hold her back.
Even if you cannot be in harmony with your future husband, it is good to be good partners and respect each other.
As for Mu Xingzhi...
Su Qingluan admitted that if one were to ask "who is the most relaxed and comfortable to be with", this man was the best choice so far.
But she wouldn't let her momentary elation make her forget the mysteries surrounding this man. His vast knowledge and profound understanding, his demeanor and grace, were not something an ordinary person could simply acquire with money. It required family education and even every bit of experience.
There was even the servant who called himself "Song Bo". Su Qingluan had noticed very early on that the man who could call himself "old man" in this era always walked briskly and stood as tall as a pine tree.
That sense of well-trained deja vu reminded her of a profession from her previous life—a soldier. And a seasoned soldier at that. Like a sharp blade lying dormant in its sheath, though discreet, if one approached rashly, one would sense its sharpness.
All signs indicate that if Mu Xingzhi were a friend or a partner in a general sense, he might be quite reliable, but if he were a partner, he probably wouldn't even know how he died.
In short: This person is full of mysteries, so it’s best to keep your distance.
Thinking of this, Su Qingluan shed a tear of sympathy for Mu Xingzhi's future significant other - or his "significant" "half" - in advance, and complained indifferently.
Su Guangfu agrees with Su Qingluan's view on choosing a son-in-law, saying that nothing else about a man is important, as long as he has good character, treats his daughter well, and can support his family.
As for Yang, she tapped Su Qingluan's forehead with her finger and said, "An unmarried girl talks about choosing a husband all the time, and she's not afraid of being laughed at by other families." But it can be seen that she is also very pleased with her eldest daughter's "pragmatism".
As for the so-called "being laughed at", everyone actually understands that as long as such remarks are not heard by anyone other than one's parents, it is no big deal.
After all, every family has its own plans for marriage.
Su Qingluan didn't have much objection to her parents' "simple" views on choosing a spouse. Although many of their ideas did not conform to Su Qingluan's ideals in her previous life, they were really considering her.
After witnessing Que'er being "sold" by her own father, and seeing and hearing so many tragedies in marriage during this era, Su Qingluan felt that she was very lucky to have met Su Guangfu and Yang, a pair of parents who truly cared about their daughter.
After knowing that their daughter did not have any "improper thoughts" about Mu Xingzhi, Yang and Su Guangfu's attitudes immediately relaxed.
In their words, "Even the wife of an official can marry a scholar like Mr. Mu. As a small farming family, we don't seek huge wealth. It's the right thing to do to be content with a small fortune and live a stable life."
In reality, Su Guangfu and Yang Shi didn't see Mu Xingzhi's background as extraordinary; rather, they simply believed that scholars were superior and could do anything. Even if the other party was disabled, he was still not comparable to ordinary people.
However, this happened to coincide with Su Qingluan's idea.
Without her parents' nervous nagging, Su Qingluan could finally go to Mu Xingzhi to discuss the contract with confidence.
Both parties were sincere in their desire to cooperate, so the general outline of the contract was quickly finalized. Su Qingluan then asked a clerk who specialized in this field to serve as a third-party witness, and worked with Mu Xingzhi to finalize the details one by one.
Of course, as the Party A of this cooperation, Su Qingluan did not reduce her intention to destroy the other party just because the Party B was her friend.
Although she didn't go so far as to ask for something as ridiculous as "colorful black", she was still trying her best to squeeze out the artistic cells in Mu Xingzhi, adhering to the idea of "striving for perfection and not giving up on room for improvement until the last moment".
So during this period, Su Qingluan stopped going to the stall during the day and focused on the jam. She had to constantly look at the patterns Mu Xingzhi provided, and then give her own suggestions for revisions, while also taking care of the jam preparation, seasoning, and storage.
In addition, in order to match Mu Xingzhi's design drawings, the two also have to find suitable containers to hold the jam - from the appearance design to the material requirements, these are factors that need to be carefully considered.
During this period, the more Su Qingluan got along with Mu Xingzhi, the more she felt that this man was so perfect as a partner that it was a little scary.
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