If you ask what the people of Qingshan Village like to watch the most, it is naturally which family's men are useless, which family's women can't have children, and when young men and women will get married.
As the only divorced person in the village who had dated a rich city man and finally became a farmer from a worker, Fu Xiuzhi has always been a target of everyone's attention.
When Wang the Matchmaker, a famous matchmaker in the area, came to the door, the fields were busy. Fu Xiuzhi had become much less talkative since she came back. Except for a few words at home, she seldom spoke outside. Although everyone made sarcastic remarks about Fu Xiuzhi and Shen Qiaosheng from time to time when they were dating, when the two of them were really down and out, the villagers stopped talking to them.
Fu Xiuzhi was happy to have some peace and quiet, but she really didn't expect that someone would introduce her to a partner. Who would be so idle as to arrange a marriage for her?
"Go back. I'm not looking for a partner." Fu Xiuzhi refused decisively. This matter was not within her consideration at all. She didn't even know whether Shen Qiaosheng was a good person or a bad person, so how could she possibly get to know someone else?
Matchmaker Wang wasn't angry either. She took Fu Xiuzhi's hand affectionately and said, "My dear girl, don't be so quick to refuse. The young man I'm talking about is really well-known for his excellence. You must meet him no matter what!"
"That's right, Xiuzhi, you are not a child anymore. Can you still live with your father and mother for the rest of your life?" Everyone generally thinks that Fu Manshan and Jiang Fengxia are bored. They have so many girls at home, and all of them will be given away as wives in other families in the future. When they are old, they will not even have anyone to take care of them. Isn't it a loss?
Jiang Fengxia spat at Niu Dahua and said, "You don't need to worry about me. I am happy to support my daughter for the rest of her life!"
Niu Dahua rolled her eyes and went to work. There was always a conflict between her family and Lao Fu's family. Her kind words of advice were ignored.
Fu Xiuzhi broke free from Wang the matchmaker's hand and said, "Auntie, thank you for your kindness, but I really don't plan to find a partner. Don't come here in the future. It's a waste of your time. I have to go to work. There are still so many things to do in the fields."
"Hey, you kid," Matchmaker Wang said with some dissatisfaction. She was always treated with respect and admiration wherever she went. "Sister-in-law, don't you plan to let your daughter find another man? She's not young anymore, 27, and divorced. She won't be able to find a good man with her conditions. This one I have is really good."
Jiang Fengxia and Fu Manshan have now gotten over their worries. They know in their hearts that their daughter is waiting for Chen Qiaosheng, and no one can make decisions for her in matters of the heart. Now they just hope that their daughter will be healthy and safe for the rest of her life.
Matchmaker Wang didn't get a response, so she snorted coldly and walked away with her waist twisted, muttering as she walked, saying that Fu Xiuzhi was arrogant and looked down on them, the country people, and only wanted to go to the city to become a lady.
"Grandma Wang, who are you talking about?" Fu Baoer suddenly appeared around the corner, her little face looking harmless. "I just heard you say my aunt's name."
Matchmaker Wang knew Fu Baoer. She herself was a person who could not sit still and liked to arrange marriages for people, so she traveled frequently to several villages. She had also heard of Baoer, a little girl who was familiar and liked by everyone in Qingshan Village.
"You must be Fu Bao'er, right? You're so handsome," Matchmaker Wang's eyes rolled. She heard that the child was very smart. If she persuaded her aunt, maybe it would really work out. "Grandma asks you, do you want a little uncle-in-law?"
Fu Baoer smiled sweetly, "Of course I do. You'll be so lonely in the future. You'll definitely be happy if you have someone to accompany you."
Look, this child is more sensible than anyone else in their family. Matchmaker Wang was overjoyed and held Fu Baoer's hand tightly, saying, "Then why don't you go back and talk to my aunt and ask her to meet the young man that grandma introduced to you?"
"Okay, but what does this future uncle-in-law look like? How old is he? Where is he from? What is his character like? My aunt can't just pick a partner casually." Fu Baoer looked innocent, but serious.
Matchmaker Wang thought it was better to choose a good day than to wait for one, and she happened to meet the clever Fu Baoer. "Come on, follow grandma to see this young man. His family is from Shilibao, not far from here. He is only 24 years old this year, three years younger than your aunt. He is very handsome and his family is well-off. He has three older brothers and one older sister, all of whom are married. Your aunt can marry him and enjoy a good life."
Fu Baoer uttered an "eh," as if puzzled. "Twenty-four and still not married? When my dad was twenty-four, my sister Zhao Zhao was already five."
Matchmaker Wang's mouth twitched. Everyone knows your family's story. This guy calls her "Dad" so affectionately. Her expression was a little unnatural. She smiled and changed the subject, "Excellent people like you are picky. I just listened to you... People in your village say that Comrade Fu Xiuzhi is beautiful and capable. Although she's divorced and has dated before, so her reputation isn't as clean as it could be, she doesn't mind and is willing to marry your aunt."
Fu Baoer gave Wang the matchmaker a standard smile. Wang the matchmaker sighed in her heart, wondering how the girls of the Fu family grew up. They were all outstanding, especially the youngest Fu Baoer. She ran around outside every day but didn't get any darker. She was as tender as a flower.
When they arrived at Shilibao, Fu Baoer grabbed Matchmaker Wang's hand and said, "Grandma, we can just take a look from a distance. There's no need to go any closer."
Matchmaker Wang thought about it and decided it would be okay, as she didn't want to blame the Liang family if she didn't tell them the story in the end. "Then I'll do as you say. We're already there, and the young man is probably at home by now."
Fu Baoer felt more confident. At such a young age, he stayed at home instead of going to work in broad daylight. There must be something wrong with him. She just didn't know who was the bastard who dared to do anything to her!
The Liang family's yard is very big, and the brick house is built in a really good condition. But Fu Baoer is almost furious now. The fourth son of these two families is a fool!
Matchmaker Wang felt that the pressure around Fu Bao'er suddenly dropped. She was only a seven-year-old child, but she was a little scared. "Child, although the youngest son of the Liang family is not very smart, he is a good man. For a woman, marrying a man, having clothes to wear and food to eat, as long as she can live a comfortable life, it is better than anything else. If she can give birth to a child... Look at me, why am I telling you all this?
Go back and tell them that although the higher-ups don't allow any betrothal gifts anymore, the Liang family is still willing to pay a hundred yuan. If your family really agrees, thirty-six legs won't be a problem."
Fu Baoer said with a forced smile, "With such good conditions, why don't you marry Grandma Wang? Although I call you grandma, you are not that old. Maybe you can still bloom in old age and add a few lively and energetic children to the Liang family."
Matchmaker Wang had never expected such harsh words from a child. It turned out that the innocent look just now was all an act. "How can you speak to your elders like that? You're so young, and you're not ashamed! If it weren't for the fact that your grandmother is my distant cousin, I wouldn't be doing this for you!"
As soon as the words came out, Matchmaker Wang saw Fu Baoer smile knowingly. She immediately realized that this little girl just wanted to know who was behind the matchmaking.
Oh no, I promised my cousin not to tell anyone.
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