In her room, Su Xingran listened to the exact same words as in her past life, a hint of sarcasm and cold laughter playing on her lips. They were describing that scumbag, that gigolo, as if he were a respectable person, when in reality he was just a treacherous villain, a hypocrite in disguise.
That Zhang couple, though they sounded honest and kind, were actually mean-spirited, greedy, and selfish. This matchmaker, lying through her teeth, has no idea how many innocent girls she's harmed over the years.
Mr. and Mrs. Su sneered inwardly. If their daughter hadn't warned them beforehand about these people's true colors, they might still have thought of this family as a good place, just like before.
The three people sitting opposite were also waiting for Su's parents' reply. Zhang's parents, in fact, didn't think much of Su Xingran. What did a mere young girl have that was worthy of their Weibing?
Their family owed Su Guomin a debt of gratitude because Su Guomin had saved the village chief's youngest son. Their son, Weibing, needed a spot at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, and that could only be obtained through the village chief's connections.
They've arranged a marriage with Su Guomin's family so it'll be easier to ask him for help and get a spot from the village chief. And then there's Su Xingran, that little blonde girl, who actually took Doctor Huang as her master. People in the village are saying behind her back that Doctor Huang has powerful connections.
Since Wei Bing and this young girl are engaged, they can benefit from Doctor Huang. If she really has a powerful background, Wei Bing's future will be easier. Wei Bing is already that young girl's fiancé, so why wouldn't she help him? And why wouldn't Doctor Huang help his own apprentice's fiancé?
They arranged the engagement first. Once Weibing got a spot at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, he went to school and found a good future after graduation. Who cared about the engagement then? The Su family was poor and not good enough for Weibing, a scholar.
The Zhang couple had thought things through and were convinced that Mr. and Mrs. Su would agree. Once they did, they could control the family. They figured the girl's education and medical skills were more important than saving money for Weibing. Once the engagement was finalized, they would have the Su family help with chores and pay for Weibing's education.
Honestly, if Mr. and Mrs. Su knew what this couple was thinking, they would kick the three of them out right now. Looking for bad luck during the New Year—what a wonderful idea! They don't even consider whether they're worthy of it.
Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang, right? We really didn't expect you to come today. You've come to propose marriage to my Xingran. Our Xingran is still young and doesn't have any plans to get engaged yet.
Hearing Mr. Su's refusal, the Zhang couple became anxious. They hadn't expected the Su family to refuse; their Weibing was such a good man, it was already a favor that he would even take a liking to the Su family's young girl.
And since the Su family refused, what about Weibing's spot at the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University? There are educated youths and other students in the village, and their family has countless people vying for a single spot.
After all, their family came from outside the village, not from the village itself. The quota would have gone to the educated youth or the Su family, not to the Zhang family.
They winked at the matchmaker, signaling her to lend a hand. Receiving the signal, and also wanting a reward after the deal was done, the matchmaker immediately began, using her silver tongue.
Nephew Su and his wife, your daughter Xingran isn't very old, but she's not young either. In our rural area, most girls get married between fifteen and eighteen; anyone over that age is considered an old maid.
Let's get engaged first, otherwise we'll miss this opportunity. Listen to my aunt, let's get engaged first, and then decide when to get married later.
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