Xie's mother softened her attitude, but still felt embarrassed. After thinking for a while, she said, "Why don't we find a matchmaker to go and ask? Whether it's successful or not, whether you have a partner or not, the matchmaker will know everything after asking."
When Xie Tao mentioned the matchmaker, she felt nervous. She looked at Xie's mother and said, "If the matchmaker keeps running around and passing messages, maybe something will go wrong again. I'll go ask him myself, that'll be the clearest and most direct way."
Mother Xie looked at Xie Tao's face and remained silent for a moment.
Then she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then go ask him."
What if Ruan Changsheng really has feelings for her Xie Tao, and because her Xie Tao has never looked for a matchmaker again, if he doesn't ask clearly and try his best, wouldn't he really miss out on her?
If it really can work out, and you can live a good life after getting married, there's nothing wrong with being eager for it.
Xie Tao also held on to this glimmer of hope in her heart. When she lay in bed at night, she prayed silently that Ruan Cuizhi and Ruan Xi were just talking nonsense out of hatred, that Ruan Changsheng didn't have a partner, and that he still cared about her.
As long as he was still willing, she would not put forward any conditions this time.
Because she was worried, she didn't sleep well that night and woke up very early the next day.
But after getting up, she did not rush to Fengyan Village. She calculated the time in her mind, thinking that she should arrive during the lunch break, when Ruan Changsheng should be at home.
If you go early, he should be working. It's really inconvenient to look for him at the construction site when there are so many people watching.
Since she had enough time, she spent half a day cleaning up at home carefully.
She found the beautiful clothes that she usually wore only when visiting relatives and put them on. She combed her braids neatly, even combing the ends of her hair meticulously. She also painted her eyebrows with burnt matchsticks and pursed her lips with red paper.
After packing up, she took some food and left home, heading for Fengyan Village with a feeling of both nervousness and excitement. As she walked, she took deep breaths and muttered to herself, hoping that her trip would not be in vain.
Whenever she had contact with Ruan Changsheng before, it was Ruan Changsheng who went to the Chiyu Brigade to find her, and she had never gone to the Fengyan Brigade to find Ruan Changsheng. This time, it was her turn to go to the Fengyan Brigade in person and she brought some things with her. Ruan Changsheng should be moved by her.
Xie Tao wiped the sweat off his face and arrived at Fengyan Brigade. It was just the time when everyone had finished lunch.
After she entered the village, she saw two old ladies enjoying the cool air under a large tree with branches and leaves like umbrellas. She walked over and asked politely, "Grandma, can you tell me how to get to Ruan Zhigao's house?"
The old lady turned around and pointed, "Go that way."
Xie Tao said thank you and picked up his things to leave, but after taking two steps he came back.
She pursed her lips, stood there hesitantly for a while, looked at the two old ladies and asked again: "Mother-in-law, can I ask you if Ruan Zhigao's youngest son, Ruan Changsheng, has found a girlfriend?"
The old lady said, "I haven't heard of it. I guess there isn't one. The family didn't find a matchmaker."
Xie Tao's eyes lit up slightly, and she asked again: "Did he talk to her himself?"
The old lady said: "Then I have never heard of this."
Xie Tao felt relieved. She took a deep breath, thanked the two old ladies, and went in the direction they pointed.
When she was almost at Ruan Changsheng's house, a child led the way for her.
When they were brought to Ruan Changsheng's door, the child stuck his head in and shouted, "Xiao Wuzi, someone is looking for you!"
Ruan Changsheng came out of the house upon hearing the noise. He didn't care who was looking for him. Instead, he stretched out his hand and slapped the child on the head. He said to the child playfully, "You have no respect for your elders. Who are you calling Xiaowuzi?"
The child touched his head and pointed behind him: "A sister is here to see you."
Ruan Changsheng looked in the direction of his finger and saw Xie Tao standing not far away.
Xie Tao was dressed very fresh and beautiful today, in a clean white coat with floral patterns, and she looked at him with a smile on her face. After a while, she came up, handed the cloth bag in her hand to Ruan Changsheng, and said with a smile: "I brought some things home."
Ruan Changsheng had a question mark on his forehead and looked at Xie Tao in confusion, but did not reach out to take it.
Liu Xinghua's voice came from inside the house, "Xiao Wuzi, who's looking for you?"
Ruan Changsheng quickly responded: "A friend."
After saying that, he walked out and called Xie Tao, "Let's talk outside if you have anything to say."
He didn't let her in, nor did he let her see his parents. The smile on Xie Tao's face subconsciously froze, but only for a moment.
She followed Ruan Changsheng carrying the cloth bag and stopped at a place far away where there was no one around and it was convenient for them to talk.
Ruan Changsheng had no special feelings towards her, he just asked curiously: "What do you want from me?"
Xie Tao pursed her lips slightly and raised her eyes to look at Ruan Changsheng.
As a girl, she is still reserved and wants to save face, and she is a little reluctant to let go of her pride.
After hesitating for a moment, she lowered her head and took a deep breath, then gritted her teeth and said, "I asked when I came here, and the grandmothers in the village said that you don't have a partner yet, and your family hasn't found a matchmaker. Miss Wu said you asked me if I have found a partner, so I'm here to tell you that I don't have a partner either. After looking around, I think... you are the best..."
After hearing this, Ruan Changsheng couldn't help but laugh.
Hearing him laugh, Xie Tao looked up at him again and asked in a low voice: "What are you laughing at?"
Ruan Changsheng stopped smiling and cleared his throat, saying, "I just heard her say that she was from Chiyu Village, so I asked casually. I really didn't mean anything else. I think you may have misunderstood something. And no matter what happens, I will not send my third sister back to her husband's family, so we are really not suitable."
Xie Tao looked at him and said sincerely, "There's nothing wrong with your third sister living in her parents' home. It's quite lively with so many people around."
Ruan Changsheng was stunned for a moment, then he quickly reacted.
Yesterday, Ruan Xi and Ruan Cuizhi went to the Chiyu Brigade to make clothes, and today Xie Tao came to see him in person. This is not an unrelated coincidence. But the Xie family saw Ruan Cuizhi and wanted to take advantage of him.
He cleared his throat again, the smile completely gone from his face.
He looked at Xie Tao and said directly: "My third sister may not want to live with you."
The smile on Xie Tao's face disappeared instantly, and she quickly lowered her head to avoid appearing more embarrassed.
Ruan Changsheng took into consideration that she was a girl and had a delicate figure, so he softened his tone and said, "It's all in the past, so let's not talk about it anymore. There are many men who are better than me. You have such good conditions, and you can find someone better than me at random. There's no need to do this."
Xie Tao could feel Ruan Changsheng's care for her. She felt wronged instantly. With wet eyes, she sniffed and said, "But... I still think you are good... My family doesn't mind your third sister's affairs anymore. We..."
"Without us."
Ruan Changsheng interrupted her, becoming a little impatient.
He didn't want to see her crying, and she had obviously not suffered any injustice, so he said unceremoniously: "Even if your family was willing to give in at that time, I would not marry you. You shouldn't have mentioned this matter."
Xie Tao raised his head quickly, "Should I die if I put forward a condition?"
Ruan Changsheng said: "He shouldn't die, but that's how it is for me. If you mention it, I won't marry him."
Xie Tao bit her lips, which turned pale. The more upset she felt, the more she refused to give up. After a moment, she asked again, "Then why haven't you looked for a matchmaker for so long? Isn't it because of me?"
Ruan Changsheng couldn't help laughing again, and Xie Tao felt as uncomfortable as if she were bitten by ants all over.
He stopped laughing and said, "Miss Xie, you really think too much. If I couldn't let you go, with my personality, I would have gone to the Akabane Brigade to look for you a hundred times. You don't have to come to me. I just think blind dates are boring, so I plan to find a partner myself."
Xie Tao then asked: "Did you find it?"
Just as Ruan Changsheng was about to speak, he suddenly heard a clear and full female voice: "Ruan Changsheng!"
He turned his head and saw that the little kid from the village had brought another girl from somewhere.
This girl was not from the village. She was very pretty and stylish, with a fair face and big eyes. She wore a bright red top and had two braids draped in front of her. She had a bright smile on her face, as bright and eye-catching as the sun.
He frowned and looked at the girl, she looked familiar to him.
After watching for a while, he figured it out. His eyes widened and he muttered unconsciously, "Fuck..."
Is this... a string of money? ?
That string of money that looks like it crawled out of a coal mine and doesn't look like a girl at all? ? ?
Xie Tao naturally also saw Qian Chuan, this bright and eye-catching girl who was brighter than flowers.
Her face was very stiff, and she asked Ruan Changsheng: "Who is this?"
Ruan Changsheng turned around and ran towards Qian Chuan, "My girlfriend!"
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