Ge Dashan scolded Shanniu:
"What are you talking about? What do you mean by dismissing you at will? You are already 25 after the Chinese New Year. If you don't want to find someone to take care of the children, what kind of person do you want to find?"
"It's good enough that the one who is raising the child is willing to have you. If you don't want to, let your mother go to find Yu the matchmaker tomorrow and ask her to introduce you to an old bachelor from the mountains!"
Ge Dashan's wife also chimed in:
"Your father is right. How old are you? Don't you have any idea? That person is well-off and unmarried. How much younger than you is he? How could he be interested in you?"
"Alright, alright, just listen to your dad this time. No matter what your aunt introduces you to, just get married quickly. Don't even think about staying at home anymore!"
When Ge Shanniu heard what her father and mother said, she turned her neck in anger and wanted to go back to her room!
Aunt Zhang quickly grabbed Ge Shanniu and said:
"Shanniu, look at you, why are you so impatient? Auntie hasn't even finished talking about what's going on yet, why are you so angry?"
"Auntie, let me introduce you to this young man. He is 22 years old this year. He is from the Eastern Province and has just arrived in our Minjin production team. He built four big houses right after he arrived! Now he lives with his younger brother and cousin!"
When Ge Shanniu heard that there were four large houses, she became interested and asked:
"Four big houses, that's more spacious than my aunt's house! Does that mean his family is well off?"
Aunt Zhang raised her head and said proudly:
"Of course. If I hadn't introduced him earlier, you would have just waited until next spring when his door would have been thumped down by matchmakers from all over the village!"
"Let me tell you, the boy is tall and energetic. Even though he was bitten by a wolf and was said to be lame, I went to see him yesterday and you couldn't tell from the way he walked!"
"He is in charge of raising cattle and sheep in our production team, and he is also a technician. Not only does he get extra meat during the Chinese New Year, but he also gets 12 work points every day!"
"If Shanniu marries him, even if she doesn't work, he will be able to support her!"
After Aunt Zhang finished explaining all of Lin Shouwang's conditions, Ge Shanniu was even more willing. She shyly pulled at her braids that hadn't been washed for several days and said:
"Oh, aunt, the person you introduced this time is quite reliable. I think his conditions are good, so let's decide on him!"
Although Ge Dashan and his wife were willing, they were still somewhat self-aware. After listening to Aunt Zhang's words about Lin Shouwang's conditions, Ge Dashan said worriedly:
"Big sister, you said this condition is so good, she will be 22 after the Chinese New Year, although not small, but not too big either, do you like Zhongshan girl?"
When Ge Shanniu heard what her father said, she was unwilling to say:
"Dad, what are you talking about? Why am I not good enough? Why does he look down on me?"
"He's an outsider. In my aunt's production team, everything depends on my aunt and uncle. Just for this reason, he doesn't dare to say he disagrees!"
Aunt Zhang was very happy to be praised. She patted Ge Shanniu's hand and said:
"My niece is right. He is an outsider in the family. I am introducing him to a girl because I respect him. Only our mountain girl looks down on him, not him. Brother, sister-in-law, don't worry. I can make the decision on this matter!"
After hearing Second Aunt Zhang take on such a big responsibility, and thinking about how Second Aunt Zhang's eldest uncle, Uncle Zhang, was very successful in the Minjin production team, the two of them felt relieved!
Ge Dashan's wife held Aunt Zhang in her arms and said:
"Shanniu still has to rely on her aunt for this matter, but thank her aunt so much!"
"His eldest aunt, I saw it when she was doing things this morning, she is the most capable one in our family!"
"So when should we go to see each other? I think we should go today. We will be at your production team in the afternoon. If we see each other in the evening, the pockmarks on Shanniu's face won't be so obvious, and the young man might be more willing!"
Aunt Zhang waved her hand and said:
"It's not that late today, how can we go see each other at night? Besides, I've already made an appointment with her to see her tomorrow morning!"
"Besides, I have something else to discuss with my elder brother, his wife and Shanniu. We have already agreed that it would be better if we go to his house tomorrow morning to see him!"
When Ge Dashan heard that Aunt Zhang had something to do, he quickly said:
"Big sister, if you have something to say, just tell me. There is nothing to discuss. You found such a good partner for Shanniu, so you are our great hero. We will listen to you no matter what you say!"
Aunt Zhang was very satisfied with Ge Dashan's attitude. She didn't beat around the bush and said directly:
"This Lin Shouwang, the guy I introduced to Shanniu, has a younger brother and a cousin, doesn't he?"
"As for his younger brother, he will be 20 after the Chinese New Year. He is currently earning 10 work points. When the time comes, we can just find him a wife or a son-in-law. That's it!"
"It's mainly because of this cousin of hers. After the 17th of the lunar year, I picked her out for my Si Niu. I thought that when we meet, my eldest brother, eldest sister-in-law, and Shanniu should all express their opinions, that is, this sister-in-law must be married off as soon as possible!"
It was obvious that she was a cousin. Ge Shanniu didn't want to have a younger sister-in-law at home. It just so happened that her elder sister-in-law liked her. That was the best of both worlds. Ge Shanniu readily agreed:
"Aunt, this is not a big deal. She is just a cousin. It is not good for her to stay at her two brothers' house. Besides, she is already 17 years old. It is only natural for her to get married!"
Ge Dashan and his wife also echoed:
"Yes, yes, yes, we are doing this for the good of his family. If we wait for a few more years until she becomes an old maid, it will be hard for her to get married!"
"When the time comes, we will talk about what we say as the father-in-law and mother-in-law. Since the son-in-law doesn't have any parents, there's no reason for him not to listen!"
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