Sun Xiaoying had thought about it for several days before taking the initiative to speak up. She had already heard about the family that Aunt An had found for An Jin. Others might not know, but she had heard about their "good reputation." It was said that they had beaten their wives to death, angered their mothers to death, and then ran away and disappeared without a trace.
Marrying this kind of person would never end well, which he was happy about, but unfortunately it didn't work out in the end. But it doesn't matter, since binding An Jin and Yan Wuyou together was his original intention, so it can't be considered a complete failure.
“An Jin, your aunt will definitely not find you a good family. She will always try to trip you up, both openly and secretly. You should make your own decision.” Sun Xiaoying patted An Jin’s hand gently, her tone full of meaning.
"Myself?" An Jin feigned ignorance, her eyes full of naivety and charm, making it difficult for anyone to tell if she was telling the truth.
Then he gave a self-deprecating laugh, his tone tinged with a numb resignation, "Sister-in-law Zhou, what decisions can I make myself? Am I supposed to choose my own man?"
In this relatively conservative era, there's no reason for people to choose their own men. Even if someone has such thoughts, they need their family's approval. How could they dare to act on their own? If people found out, they'd be drowned in gossip.
Was Sun Xiaoying helping him or harming him? Thinking this, An Jin's eyes unconsciously held a hint of suspicion, which made Sun Xiaoying's face twitch, feeling that she was being looked down upon.
"You can't say that. Although it's common for family members to help with matchmaking these days, you still have to agree yourself. You know what your aunt is like; she's not going to find you a good match. If you can't rely on your family, you have to rely on yourself. A woman is lucky if she finds a good husband in this life. Do you want to be bullied for the rest of your life?"
Sun Xiaoying deeply understands this point. After all, she is a person who has been reborn decades later, and her ideas are much more advanced. Back then, people valued free love, and they wouldn't have bothered with such outdated things.
It's fortunate that this is a relatively conservative era. If modern people encountered such a situation, they would have kicked Uncle and Aunt An out of the house long ago, dusted themselves off, and gone off to live their own lives. They wouldn't be struggling like they are now.
“What Sister-in-law Zhou said makes sense, but this…” An Jin’s face showed a hint of interest, followed by deep hesitation.
Sun Xiaoying knew that these words were somewhat unorthodox in this era, and it was normal for the other party to hesitate, so she smiled and advised, "What does a little bit of reputation matter compared to your happiness for the rest of your life? We women have a hard life, we always have to plan for the future."
“But even if I were to choose myself, I wouldn’t know what kind of person to choose.” An Jin frowned. Although this statement was a bit strange, upon closer examination, it made some sense.
“Most of the eligible young people in our village are already engaged or even married. I think you could choose from among the educated youth. Although the educated youth are not good at working, you are capable. Moreover, the educated youth are refined, handsome, and educated, so they will definitely respect you.”
Sun Xiaoying's eyes darted around, and she spoke with a beaming smile, subtly revealing her own opinion. This batch of educated youth were indeed all quite good, but the most outstanding had to be Yan Wuyou. Although Yan Wuyou was a scoundrel, his looks and talent were enough to attract the attention of young women, and even now, quite a few people secretly admired him.
If he hadn't been reborn, he would never have imagined that beneath that refined and handsome face lay a heart of a wolf.
"Educated youth?" An Jin was taken aback when she heard this. Among the educated youth, she only knew Brother Yan. He was indeed outstanding, but she had long ago nipped the budding romance in the bud. They only had brotherly and sisterly feelings for each other, and there was absolutely no romantic love between them.
"Yes, think carefully about what your sister-in-law said. That's all I can say. The choice you make in the future is up to you. Oh dear, it's getting late. I should go home and cook for your brother Zhou. I'm leaving now."
Sun Xiaoying isn't stupid. She knows that it's best to leave things unsaid. Too much encouragement from others can easily cause resentment and even backfire. Sometimes, withdrawing in time and leaving some suspense can have unexpected positive effects.
After seeing off Sun Xiaoying, who had come to persuade him, An Jin's smile gradually faded, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes. What exactly was Sun Xiaoying's purpose? She had clearly been full of malice towards him before, seemingly wanting him to be tormented by his uncle's family. Why did she suddenly change her attitude and put on an act of doing what was best for him?
Those words sound reasonable at first glance, but upon closer inspection, they all seem wrong.
Not long after, Aunt An returned. Upon seeing An Jin, she stretched out her face like a donkey, looking as if An Jin owed her a hundred thousand or two, with a look of someone demanding repayment.
"You said you'd come with me to the next village this afternoon. There's a young man there who looks pretty good. Come with me and we'll meet. If you keep complaining this and that this time, don't blame me for being rude to you."
After saying this, Aunt An didn't even glance at An Jin before walking back to the door, slamming it shut with a loud bang. An Jin's expression was rather unpleasant. Tang Neng could clearly see the malice in Aunt An's eyes; the woman had no intention of finding her a good husband. He realized he had ultimately made a poor choice, misjudging these relatives. Although Sun Xiaoying might be bluffing, some of what she said did make sense.
The news of the An family's misfortune spread throughout the Guangming Brigade, and everyone was waiting to see them make a fool of themselves. Naturally, it also reached Wuyou's ears; his fears had come true.
When Sun Xiaoying left An Jin's house, Wuyou happened to see this scene nearby. It seems that she still hasn't given up on her original plan to make him marry An Jin and ruin An Jin's life.
Sun Xiaoying's methods are relatively mild right now; she's just stirring things up from behind and making small moves. But if things don't go smoothly, she might really escalate things. After all, the other party is the type who won't give up until she gets what she wants.
"Tsk..." Wuyou made an ambiguous sound, resting her chin on her hand and gazing at the boundless blue sky and white clouds, her mind gradually becoming empty.
His mission was to ensure An Jin's lifelong happiness. If he were a man, he would simply marry An Jin and treat her well for the rest of her life. But alas, she was born a man but had the heart of a woman, making it impossible for her to be a normal husband and wife with An Jin, let alone give her the happiness of a woman.
But circumstances were beyond his control; An Jin had to get married soon, and Sun Xiaoying would never let it go easily. Perhaps he should go with the flow? A thought gradually formed in Wuyou's mind, though it wasn't fully formed yet. He needed An Jin's consent; after all, she was the one involved. An Jin's life should be decided by herself, not by outsiders like them.
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