A few days later, Ji Yun expanded a small medicinal herb field next to it, just like an old lady growing vegetables. This was Yue Xi's request, as she always felt that there was nothing else to do but cultivate.
The matchmaking event began, and the scene was bustling with activity. Neighboring villages joined in, and two to three thousand people gathered to watch, mainly for the sake of the excitement.
Village chief Zhang Dabiao arranged for dozens of people to maintain order.
Two matchmakers were hosting the event, and Ji Yun went up on stage to help provide guidance.
A man went on stage, looking somewhat nervous.
Aunt Ma, holding up the microphone, said, "Don't be nervous, please introduce yourself."
The man, holding the microphone, seemed to have made up his mind and began, "My name is Li Peng, from the neighboring Dongding Village. I'm thirty-five years old. Although I'm a bit old, I'm honest and hardworking. I work in aquaculture... I'm looking for someone around the same age, with a good temper, and who is family-oriented..."
At this moment, someone in the audience recognized him and shouted, "He already has a wife!"
Those around were shocked when they heard this. "What? He's already married and still going on blind dates?"
"Aunt Ma, Aunt Zhang, that man has a wife, tell him to get out of here."
"Get him out of here."
Aunt Ma and Aunt Zhang exchanged a glance and immediately asked, "Are you already married and still here for a blind date?"
Li Peng retorted defiantly, "My relationship with my wife has broken down, and I'm practically single now. Why can't I go on blind dates?"
"Fuck you, get the hell out of here!"
"You're wasting my time, you idiot!"
The audience erupted in jeers, the words of which were rather plain.
Ji Yun glanced at Village Chief Zhang Dabiao and asked, "Didn't you say you wanted to investigate thoroughly?"
Zhang Dabiao said, "We have investigated everything. As long as it is registered, we will check it immediately. If it is another village, we will call the village committee and record it."
Ji Yun immediately understood; the problem must lie in the phone call. This person had probably informed their own village committee.
Li Peng continued to argue, "My wife and I are already divorced in name only. I just wanted to find love here. What's wrong with that...?"
Someone in the audience exposed him, saying, "Come on, you're not even divorced yet, and you're already going on blind dates."
"If you're not divorced, then come up here. Get out of here and don't waste other people's time."
"I can't stand it anymore, I'm going to beat him up."
Someone tried to go on stage, but was quickly stopped by others.
Ji Yun said, "Get this person out of here, don't waste time."
Zhang Dabiao nodded, then went over to invite the man down, while most of the people in the audience watched the drama unfold with great interest.
This time, a woman came up, and everyone took turns going up on stage according to their number plates.
Aunt Zhang walked up to her and said, "Don't be nervous, introduce yourself."
The woman then said, "My name is Wang Wenling, I am 28 years old... I am looking for a man I find attractive."
Another woman, Aunt Ma, chimed in, "Any of the men on this stage that you like? That one's a food delivery guy, he's got a bit of a tan, that one owns a small supermarket, that one's a middle school teacher, that one's a novelist..."
Wang Wenling said, "Are there any other people? Handsome guys in the audience, feel free to come up!"
"???" Aunt Ma asked, "None of them suit your taste?"
Then several more men came up on stage.
The woman remained ambiguous.
The men and women in the audience had various expressions, and it was obvious that they all felt that this woman was being too pretentious.
Ji Yun said, "Tell her to get lost. Is she here to fish for people or to hold a talent show?"
Then Zhang Dabiao secretly whispered a few words to the matchmaker.
Aunt Ma said, "If you don't think any of them are suitable, young lady, you can wait until tomorrow. These are all the people who came for blind dates today."
Actually, I also wanted to...
Before the woman could finish speaking, Aunt Ma interrupted her: "Don't even think about it. There are dozens of men over there and you don't like any of them. I don't even know if you're here for a blind date. Go down first, or go look around. If you think someone is okay, you can chat with them and see. If not, come back tomorrow."
Then, escorted by staff, they were taken to the side.
After the introductions, the men and women can rest and chat on the side, and if they feel they are compatible, they can start dating.
There were many chairs set up on the stage. Even without introductions, you could easily meet someone suitable if you were brave enough to strike up a conversation.
When dealing with someone who is shy and socially awkward, the only option is to use a matchmaker.
From noon to evening.
Towards the end of the show, couples gradually started exchanging contact information.
Zhang Dabiao said, "Dozens of couples have already been formed. If they get along well and feel it's a good match, they can get married soon. Not bad, not bad, this matchmaking event is very well organized."
Ji Yun didn't care. He was just providing a platform. He took a sip of water and said casually, "After all, we're here to find a partner, not to date. So the requirements aren't that high. As long as our personalities match, that's enough. There aren't that many perfect marriages. It's just about mutual tolerance and living together."
Zhang Dabiao nodded: "That's very insightful. My wife and I argue from time to time, but we're still together now, and our grandson is almost graduating from elementary school."
......
This continued until evening, and many people left in pairs.
In the end, only one novelist remained.
Grandma Ma, holding the microphone, announced loudly, "Today's event was a complete success, with excellent results. We'll continue tomorrow. Dozens of men and women come to Taishang for matchmaking every day. If you're interested, you can register..."
Then he turned to the novelist and comforted him, "Don't be discouraged. Go on stage again tomorrow. Maybe your destiny wasn't there today, but it definitely will be tomorrow..."
“It’s alright, I’ll come again tomorrow, Aunt Ma. I’m a bit socially awkward and introverted, and I don’t have any outstanding qualities. Girls might not be interested in me at first glance. Could you please introduce me to someone else then?”
Aunt Ma smiled and said, "Don't worry, young man, you're a good person. You seem very honest. I'll give you a little extra help tomorrow."
"Okay, I'll head back now."
The novelist could only go home with his head down, typing away, hoping for a blind date the next day. If he could find someone, that would be great, so he wouldn't have to endure his elders constantly calling him a good-for-nothing who just stays in his room typing away.
When Ji Yun returned home, he saw Yue Xi holding a bag of fertilizer and applying it to the field.
He walked over and said, "This thing is probably useless."
Yuexi said earnestly, "Experts say that if you want crops to grow well, you need to fertilize them."
"......"
Fine, let her do it, and then we started filming.
He lay on the sofa and began editing the videos he had filmed.
In the video, Yuexi sprinkles a bunch of fertilizer onto the medicinal herbs she is planting, then uploads and submits it for review.
The matchmaking event was so popular that it stirred up the whole village, and everyone was talking about it.
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