Chen Guangbiao acted quickly. After making a plan, he took the passengers to the city the next day, bought a lot of expensive cigarettes, alcohol and tea, and then brought another carload of passengers back from the city.

After sending the guests home one by one, Chen Guangbiao didn't even have time to have a glass of water, and went straight to the Jiang family in Longshan Village with gifts and red envelopes to ask for a matchmaker for his bastard son Chen Wensheng.

After some polite exchanges, Chen Guangbiao finally spoke: "Brother Jiang, Sister Jiang, I often hear people talk about your son, Master Jiang's reputation as a matchmaker. I came here this time to ask you to help me find a partner for my youngest son."

Father Jiang smiled and said, "That's definitely no problem. Boss Chen, please tell us about your youngest son's situation first, and then I'll let my Xiao Feng find a suitable partner for him."

When this was mentioned, Chen Guangbiao felt ashamed, and he sighed and said, "Brother Jiang, to be honest, my youngest son has a very bad personality. He is the type who can't do anything and has nothing left over. He dropped out of high school and after coming back, he had to work in many jobs, but he couldn't stay in any of them for long.

If it were just that, it wouldn't be a big deal. The key is that this bastard spends money lavishly and can't make any money himself. All he does is ask me and his mother for money all day long. When he doesn't get any money, he uses his credit card and borrows money online.

At the beginning, his mother and I were soft-hearted and paid back the debt for him a few times, but he didn't take it seriously at all and continued to do as he pleased. We naturally couldn't afford to pay back this bottomless pit of money.

Therefore, he has now been included in the list of dishonest persons, and his entire credibility can be said to have been ruined.

To be honest, I have long since given up on this son. This time I came here to find a matchmaker for him because his mother wanted to give him one last chance. At the same time, I also hope to find him a strong wife to take care of him and see if he can be saved."

Hearing this, Jiang's father and mother both gasped.

Although Chen Guangbiao did not explain it very clearly, we can still hear a lot of information from it. In short, even Chen Guangbiao, as a father, thinks that his youngest son is a bastard and a waste.

Father Jiang couldn't help but praise: "Boss Chen, you are an honest man. You have told us clearly about your youngest son's shortcomings. Then tell us about his strengths!"

Chen Guangbiao said embarrassedly: "Brother Jiang, you are too kind. My husband and I work diligently in business and attach great importance to reputation. Of course, we have to explain the shortcomings of that bastard clearly to avoid cheating the girl.

As for his strengths, I really didn't expect him to have any, except that he looks OK, and is 1.76 meters tall. In addition, his mother and I bought a house for each of them in the county town, and also provided them with a car. "

Jiang's mother asked, "Boss Chen, I wonder what business you and your wife are in?"

Chen Guangbiao said, "I drive a sports car to pick up passengers. It's the route from our town to the city. My wife opened a chicken and duck stall near the vegetable market in the town. The one called Aunt Zhang is my wife."

After hearing this, Jiang's father and mother suddenly realized.

Aunt Zhang has been selling chickens and ducks in the town for more than ten years. Many people in the village know her, and Jiang's father and mother naturally know her too, but they don't have much of a relationship.

"Boss Chen, it seems that you and your wife are quite good at making money. No wonder you can buy houses and cars for your two sons in the county. With your family's financial conditions, you can also give your sons extra points when they are looking for a partner."

"Brother Jiang, Sister Jiang, I am not being modest. In terms of earning ability, my husband and I are among the best in the village. It's a pity that my youngest son has such a bad character, otherwise we wouldn't have to worry about his marriage."

Jiang's mother asked again, "Boss Chen, besides spending money lavishly and willing to spend anything, does your youngest son also gamble?"

Chen Guangbiao shook his head repeatedly and said, "He doesn't touch prostitution, gambling or drugs, which is a blessing in disguise. Now, as the young people say, he has given up and is content to stay at home and rely on his parents. His mother must be working so hard to kill chickens and ducks, but he refuses to help her no matter what."

Father Jiang nodded and said, "If he doesn't get involved in those things, he can still be saved. You two are on the right track. Find him a strong wife and I believe you will be able to keep him under control."

Chen Guangbiao said helplessly: "His mother and I are trying our best to save the situation. No matter what the result is, we must explain his bad character to the girl and not let her be cheated."

Jiang's father immediately responded, "Boss Chen, don't worry. My son has always been pragmatic since he started matchmaking. Before arranging a meeting between the two parties, he will clearly explain the other party's strengths and weaknesses, and will not cheat anyone."

Chen Guangbiao smiled and said, "I am completely assured of this. Everyone in Qinghe Town knows the reputation of Master Jiang."

Hearing others praising their son, Jiang's father and mother both smiled. They have heard such words frequently over the past year or so, but they are not annoyed at all.

Next, the two sides discussed some details. More than half an hour later, Chen Guangbiao left valuable gifts and red envelopes and drove away.

After Jiang's mother put away the gifts and red envelopes, she made a video call to her youngest son, and then she talked about the situation of Chen Guangbiao's youngest son in a rush. At the end, she said, "Boss Chen is an honest man. He told us all the shortcomings of his youngest son, fearing that his bastard son would cheat on the girl."

Jiang Feng smiled and said, "Okay, I understand. There is always someone who can conquer you. I will find a suitable partner for his youngest son and I will definitely conquer him."

Jiang's mother was naturally aware of her youngest son's abilities, and she felt relieved after hearing what he said. Then the mother and son chatted for a few words and hung up the video.

…

New Year’s Day 2024, 9:00 AM.

In XX Village, Tanjiang Town, Wang Xiumei is having breakfast with her parents.

The Queen Mother looked at her daughter and said, "Xiaomei, this year is almost over. You have been working for a few years. You can't put off finding a partner any longer. If you put it off any longer, you will become an old maid."

Wang Xiumei swallowed the porridge in her mouth and said, "I also want to find a partner as soon as possible, but this kind of thing can't be rushed. I have to meet the right one before I can talk about it."

The Queen Mother put down the bowl and said, "There are so many teachers in your school, but there is no suitable one?"

Wang Xiumei shook her head and said, "We do have quite a few teachers in our school, but most of them are female. If we subtract the married male teachers or those with girlfriends, there aren't many single male teachers left. I haven't found any suitable for me yet."

Wang's father continued, "You don't have to limit yourself to the school when looking for a partner. People from other industries are also fine. Since you are a teacher in the county, you just need to find someone who has a formal job in the county."

Wang Xiumei said: "I will pay attention to it, but this kind of thing can't be rushed, just let it go."

The Queen Mother couldn't help but said, "This kind of thing can't be rushed, but you have to pay attention to it. After the Chinese New Year, you will be 27. You are really not young anymore. When I was 27, you were already in kindergarten."

Wang Xiumei said, "Mom, your standards back then were different from today's. In your era, it was normal to get married in your early twenties, but now it's normal to get married in your early thirties, so you don't have to rush me."

The Queen Mother finished the porridge in her bowl in two or three mouthfuls and said, "How can I not be anxious? It is true that many people nowadays get married after the age of 30, but there is nothing we can do about it. Moreover, most of them are boys. It is relatively rare for girls to get married after the age of 30."

While adding more porridge, Wang's father said, "Listen to your mother. Find a partner as soon as possible and try to get married before you are 30, because once a woman is over 30, it is not you who chooses others, but others who choose you."

Wang Xiumei said helplessly: "I know."

Seeing this, Wang's father and mother said nothing more. After the family of three finished breakfast, Wang's father rode his bike to the reservoir with his fishing rod, preparing to catch some reservoir fish for his daughter.

The Queen Mother took a basket and some tools to dig cassava on the slope of her home. Her daughter liked to eat cassava, so she dug some and brought it back to make sweet soup, which was also good for lunch.

Wang Xiumei had nothing to do, so she followed her mother to dig cassava.

Because the slope of their home was not far away, the mother and daughter dug up seven or eight cassava sticks in less than half an hour.

"Mom, is there any rock sugar at home?" Wang Xiumei asked.

The Queen Mother said, "No more. We used up all the sweet potato soup we made a few days ago."

Wang Xiumei said: "Then I'll go buy it."

The Queen Mother said as she took the hookah, "It's still early. It won't be too late to buy some cassava after it's cooked."

Wang Xiumei advised, "Mom, I told you to quit smoking a long time ago. Smoking is bad for your health."

The Queen Mother sighed and said, "I started smoking when I was seven or eight years old. I have been smoking for more than 40 years. I am afraid I will never be able to quit smoking in this lifetime."

Wang Xiumei said, "I've never smoked, so I don't know what it feels like, but look at Aunt Six next door, she's been smoking for 20 to 30 years, but she still quits. To put it bluntly, it's a mental addiction. If people can quit drug addiction, why can't they quit smoking addiction?"

While stuffing tobacco into her cigarette holder, the Queen Mother said, "You think I haven't tried? I tried to quit smoking, but I couldn't stand it for less than two days. I would rather live ten years less than smoke."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiumei stopped persuading her and took a knife to start peeling the cassava.

It is very simple to peel cassava. Just use a knife to cut a few circles along the cassava, and then pull it to tear off the entire cassava skin, revealing the white and smooth potato flesh.

While Wang Xiumei was peeling cassava skillfully, a strange woman in her fifties rode an electric bike to their home, holding a bag of fruit, and came to Wang Xiumei and her daughter, smiling and asking, "Excuse me, is this Wang Xiumei's home?"

Wang Xiumei stood up and said, "Auntie, I am Wang Xiumei. What can I do for you?"

The strange woman handed the fruit over with a smile and said, "Teacher Wang, my last name is Zhang, and I'm a matchmaker from Qinghe Town. I'm here to introduce you to someone. Do you have any plans to get married in the near future?"

Before Wang Xiumei could reply, her mother took the fruit with a smile on her face and said, "It's Aunt Zhang. My Xiaomei is indeed old enough to get married. I wonder what kind of person you are going to introduce to her?"

Having said this, she quickly told her daughter, "Xiaomei, quickly get Aunt Zhang a stool."

Wang Xiumei immediately brought a stool over and said, "Aunt Zhang, please sit down."

Aunt Zhang thanked him, then looked at Wang's mother and said, "The man I'm introducing to Teacher Wang is from Qinghe Town. He's 26 years old, 1.76 meters tall, and looks pretty good. Let me show you his photo."

As she spoke, Aunt Zhang took out her cell phone, pulled out a photo of Chen Wensheng, and handed it to Wang Xiumei and her daughter.

The Queen Mother reached out to take the phone, then looked at the photo on the screen and found that Aunt Zhang was right. The young man in the photo did look very energetic and was quite compatible with her daughter in appearance.

Wang Xiumei also saw the man in the photo. His appearance was quite in line with her aesthetic standards, and she had a good first impression of him.

The Queen Mother asked with interest, "Aunt Zhang, I wonder what this young man does for a living?"

"He has done nothing and is currently living off his parents at home."

At this point, Aunt Zhang sighed and said, "Teacher Wang, Aunt Wang, I won't hide it from you. This young man is indeed good-looking and comes from a good family. His parents are both in business and can earn tens of thousands of yuan a month. He and his brother each have a house in the county town, and each has a car, which were all bought for them by their parents.

Unfortunately, although his parents provided him with such good conditions, he did not know how to cherish them. He was idle all day long, doing nothing, had no ambition at all, and spent money lavishly, spending any money he could.

In short, this guy is the type who has a good family background but poor personal conditions. "

Wang Xiumei and her daughter were stunned. Is there a matchmaker who does matchmaking like this?

In their impression, when matchmakers help to set up couples, they only say good things and gloss over the bad aspects. No one has ever been like Aunt Zhang, who belittles the man as worthless before they even arrange to meet.

The Queen Mother frowned and said, "Aunt Zhang, if this young man is so unreliable, why did you introduce him to my Xiaomei?"

Wang Xiumei also looked at Aunt Zhang, not understanding what she meant.

Aunt Zhang said calmly, "Mother Wang, the young man is indeed a bit hopeless at the moment, but he is not involved in prostitution, gambling or drugs, so there is still room for salvation. Teacher Wang, you have a strong personality and are self-disciplined. If you are with him, you can control him and guide him in a good direction, making him better and better. This can also be a good marriage."

Wang Xiumei couldn't help but ask, "Aunt Zhang, how do you know I can control him? If he doesn't listen to me and stays with someone like him, then my life will be ruined, right?"

Aunt Zhang smiled and said, "Teacher Wang, please rest assured about this. My son has calculated your marriage with him and he is sure that you can control him. In my son's words, there is always someone who can conquer you. He will never submit to anyone else in his life except you. You and him are a perfect match and you will definitely be happy together."