Because Lin Xiaoman asked, Shi Yalin couldn't help but sigh and talked about the past, "Hey, back then, your grandmother's sister introduced me to a guy who was a good match for me. But, the guy was ugly and short, only about 165cm tall, almost the same height as me, so of course I wasn't happy.
Later, I looked around a few other people in my class who were well-matched, and finally found a spirited young man I liked. But…oh, his mother is so powerful, a well-known strong woman in the circle. She gave me a head start before I even got married. I was so angry! And his family is even more powerful. I thought, if I marry him, I will definitely have to be a concubine! That’s not going to work! I’m so angry!
After careful consideration, your mother concluded that an arranged marriage had too many drawbacks. I'd definitely be subject to the wrath of my mother-in-law. Women, you either have to be strong yourself or your family is strong. I'm quite self-aware. Being a business woman is out of the question. So, I figured, I'd better marry down. If I marry down, wouldn't my in-laws still pamper me and treat me like a goddess? Fortunately, your grandparents dote on me, so they went along with my wishes.
Then, as I was looking, I found your dad. At the time, your dad worked for your uncle, and he said he was a educated, hardworking, and decent man who kept his distance from women. In today's terms, he was a potential prospect. Most importantly, his family was poor, so while he couldn't marry into the family, it was almost as good as it gets. So, we tried to get along for a while. Your dad might seem serious, but he was actually very considerate and attentive, and so we got married.
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