Chapter 13 shows her becoming an experienced matchmaker, leading...
Experienced matchmakers, when bringing people to meet, will voluntarily leave after the man and woman have chatted for a while, giving them time alone.
Although this was Mingxi's first time introducing someone to a potential partner, she had heard Zhao Sulan mention this rule before.
So after seeing Du Hai and Zuo Ying become familiar with each other, Ming Xi quietly left the scene.
However, she didn't go far away. She was afraid that something might happen to Zuo Ying and Du Hai, and if they needed to find her, it would be troublesome if she wasn't there.
She strolled around the small park near the Cultural Palace where Du Hai and Zuo Ying were.
"You little brat, are you trying to drive me crazy? You're a grown man, yet you act like a child, running away from home? If you're going to run away from home, at least tell me where you're going! I've been so worried this early in the morning, I've been looking for you all over town, and here you are, hiding here."
"Mom, what are you saying? If I tell you where I'm going, does that count as running away from home?"
A commotion arose, and Mingxi subconsciously looked over, only to see a round-faced middle-aged woman grabbing a young man's ear and cursing at him.
Coincidentally, Mingxi knows both of them.
The person being scolded by the ear was not someone else, but Wei Ning, who was considered one of the most untouchable people in the alley, and the one pulling Wei Ning's ear was his mother, Ding Yumei.
Mingxi was standing at a corner of the small park. As she turned the corner and saw Wei Ning and his mother, Wei Ning also saw her.
Wei Ning looked at Ming Xi and said clearly, "Mom, Mom, Mom, we're still outside, can you give me some face and let my ears go first?"
Ding Yumei saw Mingxi at this moment, and she awkwardly let go of his hand.
Even though they were still in public, she still wanted to save face for her son.
Since they lived in the same alley, Mingxi took the initiative to greet her: "Aunt Ding, taking a stroll?"
Ding Yumei chuckled and said, "Oh, right, I'm just strolling around the park. I have nothing to do, so I'm just taking a walk."
Mingxi didn't mention the awkward scene she had just witnessed, so Ding Yumei pretended that Mingxi hadn't seen it. With a smile on her face, she said, "By the way, Mingxi, how is your mother? I heard she was hospitalized a while ago?"
Mingxi: "Thank you for your concern. My mother is fine and has been discharged from the hospital. Her main problem was her old back pain, and the doctor said she needed to rest."
Ding Yumei: "Yes, I've heard your mother say before that she has a bad back..."
Mingxi exchanged a few pleasantries with Ding Yumei before leaving. She hadn't gone far when she heard Ding Yumei's angry roar again: "What are you doing, Xiao Sanzi? Just because you argued with your second sister-in-law, you don't want to go home? Don't you know what kind of person your second sister-in-law is? She's a complete idiot. Do you listen to her?"
Mingxi watched the departing figures of the mother and son, lost in thought.
She knew a little about the Wei family's affairs. A few years ago, before the "Down to the Countryside Movement" was abolished, Wei's second son was assigned to the countryside as an educated youth. Less than a year after arriving, he sent word back that he had found a wife in the countryside and wanted to get married. Wei's parents were naturally unwilling for their son to marry a country girl, but after much fuss, it was no use. Wei's second son still got married in the countryside. Later, when the educated youth returned to the city, Wei's second son also brought his country wife back with him.
I heard that Wei Lao Er's wife was originally quite pampered in her family home, with everyone doting on her and spoiling her. This fostered a spoiled and arrogant temperament in her, and she maintained the same personality after marriage. She was competitive and always wanted to outdo Wei Lao Er's wife. Because of this, the Wei family was constantly arguing, either between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, or between the eldest and second daughters-in-law.
Unexpectedly, Wei Lao Er's wife is now at odds with Wei Ning, the precious darling of the Wei family.
Mingxi was slightly surprised, but didn't take it to heart and continued strolling around the park.
After walking for a while, she estimated that it was about time, so she wandered back and saw Du Hai and Zuo Ying still chatting. Both of them had smiles on their faces, and it seemed that they were having a good chat.
Du Hai noticed Ming Xi's return and quickly said, "Comrade Ming, I was just looking for you. It's getting late, you and Zuo Ying must be hungry. How about we go to the state-run restaurant for a meal? It's on me."
Du Hai was very magnanimous, but Ming Xi wasn't stupid either.
She knew that Du Hai really wanted to invite Zuo Ying, and she was just an extra.
She waved her hand tactfully, saying, "You guys go ahead and eat. I won't go. My mom is waiting for me at home. You guys enjoy your meal."
After saying that, Mingxi winked suggestively: "Besides, if you want to treat me to dinner, there will definitely be other opportunities in the future."
What opportunities are there?
Of course, it's for wedding banquets.
Du Hai and Zuo Ying blushed deeply, clearly understanding the meaning behind Ming Xi's words.
Du Hai, his face flushed, forced a calm demeanor and said, "Okay, then I'll treat you to a meal another time."
This implies that Mingxi and Mingxi have become a couple.
Mingxi understood, smiled at the two of them playfully, and only let them go when she saw their faces getting redder and redder, almost as red as apples.
After saying goodbye to the two men, she walked briskly home, eager to tell her mother about her successful introduction of a potential partner for the first time. However, as soon as she stepped into the yard, before she even reached the backyard, she was stopped by Aunt He.
Aunt He: "Hey, Mingxi!"
Mingxi stopped in her tracks: "Aunt He, is there something you need?"
Aunt He waved her hand: "It's nothing, nothing serious."
She leaned closer, rubbing her hands together, and said gossipy, "I saw you go out early this morning, were you with Du Haixiang?"
Mingxi raised an eyebrow: "Oh, Aunt He, you're quite well-informed."
They actually knew that Du Hai was going to meet someone today.
Aunt He: "Hehe, don't be afraid to tell me, there's nothing I don't know about this steel rolling mill area."
Mingxi gave a thumbs up: "Aunt He, you're amazing."
You really can't underestimate the aunties in the hutongs; they are the predecessors of the Chaoyang masses and Xicheng aunties of later generations.
Aunt He: "So, how did Du Haixiang do? Did he and the woman get together?"
Mingxi didn't answer the question. Instead, she asked, "Aunt He, why are you so concerned about whether Du Haixiang's relationship has worked out? What, do you want to introduce Du Haixiang to someone?"
Aunt He looked around and, not seeing anyone nearby, leaned close to Mingxi and whispered, "Hey, you know what, I actually have a suitable match I want to introduce to Du Hai. She's a niece from my family."
Mingxi glanced at Aunt He from head to toe: "Your niece is from the countryside, isn't she?"
Aunt He married into the city from the countryside, and her niece from her maternal family was also from the countryside.
Aunt He: "She has a rural household registration, but my niece is beautiful, quick-witted, and very efficient at her work. Apart from the slightly problematic household registration, everything else is perfect..."
Seeing that Aunt He was about to continue her rambling, Mingxi quickly stopped her: "Stop, stop, stop, Aunt He, you're too late. Du Hai and the girl he met today got along very well, and I think they'll make it work."
Aunt He clicked her tongue in regret.
She didn't particularly like Du Hai, but she felt that Du Hai was a good catch and it would be a pity for her niece to miss out on him.
Seeing Aunt He's expression, Mingxi took the initiative to ask, "Aunt He, you want to find a partner for your niece? Then you can come to me. Tell me about your niece first. How old is she? What is her education level? Does she have a job now? And what kind of partner is she looking for? I'll see if I know of any suitable ones to introduce to her."
Aunt He's expression changed quickly. She pursed her lips and said, "Then let's forget about it. My niece is still young and there's no rush for her to find a partner."
She dared not entrust her niece's future happiness to Mingxi, a mere immature girl.
"Well, I still have some food on the stove at home, I need to go back and check on it, I'll head back now."
After finishing her sentence, Aunt He turned and left, as if afraid that Mingxi would catch up with her.
Mingxi: ...
Is it really necessary to run that fast?
She pouted.
I feel deeply saddened by the older woman's distrust.
Mingxi tossed her ponytail, turned around, and went home.
The first thing she did when she got home was to tell Zhao Sulan the good news that Du Hai and Zuo Ying had hit it off, and then she complained about Aunt He's distrust of her.
She said angrily, "Aunt He is really something. She has no taste at all. Don't think I can't see it. She just thinks that because I'm young, I can't possibly introduce a good match to her niece. I may be young, but who am I? I'm Zhao Sulan's daughter. I've been watching you introduce people to each other since I was a child. If you round it up, I have about twenty years of experience introducing people to each other."
Zhao Sulan: ...
She didn't even dare to say that.
Mingxi sighed slightly, "Sigh, it's been so many days, and apart from Du Hai, no one has asked me to introduce them to anyone."
Her eyes darted around: "Mom, do you think I should go to the street or the park to hand out flyers and try to attract some business?"
Zhao Sulan: "Come on, have you ever seen a matchmaker handing out flyers on the street?"
Mingxi pouted.
What's wrong with handing out flyers on the street?
In future generations, dating and matchmaking apps will be everywhere.
Zhao Sulan: "Xibao, how about I give you some money to buy you a job? Having a job is at least better than what you're doing now. You're working too hard, and..."
Mingxi waved her hand: "Mom, don't worry, I have my own pace. I believe that sooner or later someone will come knocking on our door."
Zhao Sulan: ...
She wanted to offer some advice, but seeing Mingxi's serious expression, she could only swallow her words.
Although Mingxi looked confident in front of Zhao Sulan, she turned around and started to go bald.
In the matchmaking industry, reputation and experience are paramount.
She was so young and had just entered the industry that no one dared to trust her or ask her to introduce them to potential partners.
Does she really have to go out and hand out flyers on the street?
Mingxi scratched his head in distress, unable to come up with a good solution even as he fell asleep that night.
However, to everyone's surprise, the situation took a turn for the better the very next day.
Some people actually came to her asking her to help them find a partner.
No, that's not right.
To be precise, the other party asked Zhao Sulan to introduce them to a potential partner.
But Zhao Sulan is currently recuperating in bed and cannot even get out of bed, let alone introduce potential partners to others.
Mingxi seized the opportunity and immediately stepped forward to promote herself: "Aunt Sun, my mother is still recuperating and probably can't introduce a partner to your daughter. But I also do matchmaking work. Just yesterday, I brought together a couple. The man is Du Hai from the steel rolling mill."
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