In the afternoon, sunlight streamed through the windows, bathing the entire room in a golden glow.
Wang Xiuxiu was sitting at the table, holding a book in her hand, reading it absentmindedly.
She would occasionally look up at the doorway, as if waiting for something.
Sure enough, not long after, light footsteps were heard outside the door, and then the door was gently pushed open, and Granny Wang walked in with a smile on her face.
"Miss Xiuxiu, I have good news for you!" Granny Wang's voice was filled with excitement, as if there was really some great joy.
Wang Xiuxiu looked up, feigning ignorance, and asked, "Aunt Wang, what do you mean? Where did this happy event come from?"
There was a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if she really didn't know what had happened.
Granny Wang walked into the house, sat opposite Wang Xiuxiu, and said mysteriously, "This is a perfect match I found after a lot of effort. I immediately thought of you!"
"You're so kind, Auntie!" Wang Xiuxiu said, feigning gratitude, then quickly changed to a troubled expression, "But, but..."
Her voice trailed off, as if she had something difficult to say.
Seeing this, Granny Wang immediately went over and asked, "What is it? Don't worry, tell me. I'm very discreet!"
Wang Xiuxiu hesitated for a long time before whispering, "Okay, then I'll only tell you, Auntie. My family arranged a marriage for me when I was little, but we haven't seen each other for many years and have lost contact. I came to Yongzhou to settle down because I want to fulfill my deceased parents' last wish and find a fiancé to get married!"
Upon hearing this, Granny Wang's smile froze instantly, her eyes widening as if she couldn't believe her ears.
She was stunned for a while before she realized what was happening, and her face immediately fell. "Are you kidding me, miss?"
“How could that be? I’m not getting any younger. If it weren’t for my parents’ last wish, how could I not be anxious about marriage? It’s just that the marriage has already gone through the official matchmaker process. You are an elder with deep experience, do you have any way to help me get rid of this marriage?” Wang Xiuxiu’s tone was somewhat anxious.
As a matchmaker, Wang Pozi's biggest fear was encountering people who were already engaged. If she didn't handle it well, she would definitely get herself into a lot of trouble.
She stood up and coughed awkwardly a few times. "This, this is really a difficult matter... Well... then I won't disturb you any longer in your search for your family. You can take your time."
After saying that, she left in a hurry, without even having time to say a polite goodbye to Wang Xiuxiu.
Wang Xiuxiu couldn't help but chuckle as she watched Granny Wang leave.
Later, the "truth" that Wang Xiuxiu settled in Nanshu Lane became common knowledge.
Aunt Luo even came to ask Wang Xiuxiu if she needed to ask someone to help her look for it.
Wang Xiuxiu immediately burst into laughter.
"Haha, Auntie, you're so cute! Don't worry, I only said that on purpose because I was afraid that Granny Wang would retaliate against me."
Aunt Luo breathed a sigh of relief and tapped her a few times through the air.
But she couldn't help but scold him, "You silly girl! Even so, you can't joke around with your own reputation!"
Her tone carried a hint of reproach, but more than anything, it was filled with concern.
"It's alright, it's alright. I didn't plan to get married anyway."
"Xiuxiu, if you don't want to get married, you must have a reason, right?" Aunt Luo asked, still worried.
Wang Xiuxiu tried to change the subject by saying coquettishly, "Oh, Auntie, you can't force fate. Besides, I'm doing just fine on my own now."
Aunt Luo shook her head helplessly. "You'll know how hard it is when you're older. I advise you, if you meet the right person, don't miss the opportunity."
Her tone carried a hint of helplessness, as if she had already foreseen the difficulties Wang Xiuxiu would face in the future.
Wang Xiuxiu smiled and agreed, but in her heart she was thinking that this kind of free and unrestrained life was the most pleasant!
Looking at Wang Xiuxiu's adorable, smiling face, Aunt Luo liked her more and more.
She couldn't help but think, "If only she could come to my house and be my daughter-in-law."
At the Luo family dinner table, Aunt Luo couldn't help but keep glancing at her son who was eating.
Not to brag, but my son You'er is perfect in both looks and character.
If it weren't for that damned old woman Wang ruining my reputation, I would have been looking for a girl long ago.
"Mother, is there anything you want to tell me?" Luo Qiyou finally couldn't help but ask, his tone tinged with helplessness.
Aunt Luo gave an awkward laugh, "I just think Xiuxiu is a nice girl, and I wanted to set you two up." Her tone was filled with anticipation.
"Mother, don't try to matchmake people. If you ask, the girl will feel embarrassed. Let nature take its course. You can't force fate."
"Alright, alright, Mother won't force you. You even say the same thing as Xiuxiu."
"I think that girl is wonderful, beautiful and kind..." Aunt Luo couldn't help but praise her a few more times, her eyes full of affection.
As Luo Qiyou listened, he couldn't help but feel more curious about this Miss Wang.
A few days later, Luo Qiyou was fortunate enough to finally meet the woman his mother had described as perfect in every way...
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