Chapter 818 Five Years Later (Part 7) Sun Chunlan's Choice
Sun Chunlan, who was taking a public horse-drawn carriage home, had just gotten off at the entrance of her street when someone called out to her.
"Chunlan, Chunlan, come here."
Sun Chunlan turned her head and saw Aunt Zheng from the alley next to her house. "Auntie, hey, you're here."
As they approached, Aunt Zheng grabbed Sun Chunlan's hand and led her to a sheltered spot.
Although Sun Chunlan didn't understand, she was, after all, her aunt who had watched her grow up since she was a child, so she followed her over even though she didn't understand what she meant.
Once they reached a sheltered spot, Aunt Zheng didn't let go. She leaned close to Sun Chunlan and whispered about what had happened in front of the Sun family's house.
"...It was your mother who noticed something was wrong and spoke to my son from the top of the wall, which is why I came to the crossroads to stop you."
Your mother is worried that when you come home from work, you might bump into something without knowing anything. What should she do then?
Aunt Zheng gripped Sun Chunlan's hand tightly, looked up at her with a hint of nervousness, and said, "Good child, Auntie knows you're a good person. Right now, you're working at the maternity ward, earning money every month. You're more capable than most men in other families. Even if your mother has your younger brother, she's still counting on you."
Your younger brother is so much younger than you, he might need your help too.
Good child, listen to your aunt's advice, and never get into a fight with those scoundrels (Zhang Wulang and the matchmaker).
"You're a respectable person; we won't argue with those people. That would be beneath your dignity."
Sun Chunlan was puzzled at first, but after listening to Aunt Zheng's words, what else could she not understand?
It's nothing more than Zhang Wulang and the matchmaker trying to save face and go through with their marriage.
Or perhaps she's thinking that if word gets out that she and he are dating, it will ruin her reputation and leave her with no other choice but to be with him.
Sun Chunlan smiled slightly, then shook hands with Aunt Zheng and said firmly, "Thank you for sending me the message. If you hadn't told me in advance, I would have been in for a big scare when I got here."
Auntie, don't worry, I'm not that narrow-minded.
It was only natural for Zhang Wulang and his family to come and take a look, but ultimately, marriage is about uniting two families; if it wasn't suitable, they would have to send the woman away.
Aunt Zheng didn't understand what Sun Chunlan meant, but Sun Chunlan didn't seem afraid. So Aunt Zheng felt that she had done her job of delivering the message and was relieved.
At the entrance of the Sun family's house, Sun Chunlan smiled at Aunt Zheng, who was not far away, and then pushed open her own door and went inside.
As soon as I entered, Little Sun, who was squatting in the yard, raised his head and exclaimed, "Big Sister!"
Before Sun Chunlan and Sun Xiaodi could exchange more than a few words, several people came out of the small main hall of the Sun family.
Sun Chunlan stood there, first seeing her very uneasy father, then her angry mother, and then her expressionless grandfather and her awkwardly smiling grandmother (Sun the midwife).
Of course, the man with a fawning smile, the child with curious eyes beside him, and the matchmaker with large velvet flowers in her hair and powdered eyebrows also came out.
"Sister!"
Sun Xiaodi stopped Sun Chunlan from walking forward. Facing Sun Chunlan, who was looking down at him with a puzzled expression, Sun Xiaodi took the lead and stood in front of her.
"You, you, and you, get out of here right now, don't stay in my house!"
My older sister will not get married. I will support her for the rest of my life and take care of her until her death!
"Get out of here right now, we don't want you coming to my house!"
Sun Xiaodi pointed at Zhang Wulang with his finger, then at Zhang Xiaolang, and finally at the matchmaker with a vicious jab before saying this.
The tender, still-unchanged child's voice was quite adorable, but what Little Sun said didn't sound very nice.
"What...what are you saying, kid?"
You disobedient brat, I... I'll teach you to talk nonsense!
Sun Xiaodi's words really surprised everyone present, after all, no one took a child who was only seven or eight years old seriously.
Seeing Sun Xiaodi's actions, the midwife felt quite embarrassed. While speaking, she stepped forward to grab him.
At this moment, Sun Chunlan felt an imposing aura emanating from Sun Xiaodi, who was only about chest-high to her.
Sun Xiaodi was still somewhat afraid of Sun the midwife who had the final say in the Sun family, but thinking about what the people in the alley had said, he didn't move an inch and stood in front of Sun Chunlan with his back straight as a nail.
Sun Chunlan looked at Sun Xiaodi, who was standing in front of her, and suddenly remembered the questions that her boss, Li Sanniang, had asked her that afternoon.
Do you feel you need a good partner right now?
What is it that you truly want deep down?
What kind of pros and cons are you willing to accept?
At that moment, Sun Chunlan had a sudden realization. Although she hadn't fully understood these things, she already had a vague idea.
Sun Xiaodi felt the pull behind him, and when he turned around in a daze, he saw Sun Chunlan's happy smiling face.
"Thank you, sister. It's true that you think of me. All the love I've given you in the past has been worth it."
"Alright, listen to me. This is your older sister's business. You're still young, so don't worry about it."
"Sister!"
Sister, I'll be all grown up soon!
Sister, I…
Finally, Sun Xiaodi could only watch helplessly as Sun Chunlan led the way into the small main hall of the Sun family. After watching the Sun family members, Zhang Wulang, Zhang Xiaolang, and the matchmaker all go inside, Sun Xiaodi squatted down again in the open space of his own courtyard.
In the cramped main hall of the Sun family, after Sun Chunlan sat down, her face showed no sign of anger or anything. She smiled and first glanced at the matchmaker before looking at Zhang Wulang.
"Although my family does want to find a partner for me, I don't remember them saying that I have to come to their house."
So, what brings you here today, Mr. Zhang Wulang?
Even though Sun Chunlan asked the question casually, her relaxed demeanor and the fact that she seemed to have the upper hand were still quite admirable.
After all, a woman who can receive an official salary is quite remarkable among commoners.
"Oh dear, young lady, what are you saying?"
Visiting someone's home is a matter of courtesy, and marriage is about forging bonds between two families; isn't it only right and proper for a man to pay a visit?
Sun Chunlan did not refute the matchmaker's words, but she also did not respond to them. Instead, she looked at Zhang Wulang, who was obviously a little flustered and nervous.
Zhang Wulang and Sun Chunlan locked eyes. He looked nervous, but forced himself to look up and reply to Sun Chunlan.
"Ah, as Miss Sun can see, I am fond of you, which is why I have asked a matchmaker to bring my young son and gifts to your door to discuss this matchmaking matter with you all."
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