Zhang Jian said, "These days, it's hard for unmarried men to find wives. With my conditions, who would want to be with me? I'm destined to be a bachelor for life."
Dong Qing smiled and said, "That's not necessarily true. Go wait for me outside the main gate, I'll come out to see you right away."
Zhang Jian glanced at Su Guifang, seemingly guessing seven or eight parts of what was going on, said "okay," and stood up to walk towards the gate.
After Zhang Jian left, Dong Qing asked, "Sister Gui Fang, Zhang Jian is a year older than you, which is a good age match. What do you think of him? If he's not a good match, I'll have him go back immediately and pretend nothing happened."
Zhang Jian was too ordinary-looking; he couldn't possibly stand next to Su Guifang. After a long silence, she said, "What good man would want a woman like me? Tell him, I'm willing."
Li Yuzhu said, "Sister-in-law, a person's appearance really doesn't matter. Everyone will look terrible in 30 years. A young couple can grow old together. As long as he treats you well, that's enough."
Dong Qing said, "Zhang Jian is indeed an honest man, otherwise I wouldn't have introduced him to you. He's a welder in our workshop, very efficient, and the products he welds have never needed to be reworked. He earns the highest salary in the factory every month. In my opinion, this kind of man is the most reliable, otherwise I wouldn't have introduced him to you."
Honest people are simply straightforward, but they don't have many ulterior motives or hidden agendas. They just want someone who can live a good life with them after marriage.
Su Guifang said, "It doesn't matter if he's honest, as long as he can live with me. As long as he's willing to marry me right away, I want to free myself from this pain and find solace for my soul."
The couple, Dong Qing and his wife, were not surprised that Su Guifang had this idea. Once a woman's heart dies, she loses the will to live. How can she be in the mood for dating? She just wants to get married in a muddle.
Just as she said, she was finding something to rely on for her soul, or to be more precise, her approach was a painful release; she could just find any man to lean on. Women at this stage really aren't that picky.
Li Yuzhu said, "Sister-in-law, I know you're upset, but marriage is a big deal, so it's best to be careful. I advise you two to talk it over for a while first, and get married when you've reached a mature understanding."
Su Guifang said, "I'm not in the mood for dating. Many couples date for two years and then get married, but it doesn't last. What's meant to be will be. If he's willing, let's get married today. I'm really afraid I won't be able to handle it alone."
Su Guifang cried at the end of her speech. She said that what she called marriage was just finding a place to live, or in other words, finding a spiritual support.
Dong Qing completely understood her situation and said, "I'll go out and ask for you."
Dong Qing walked to the gate, where Zhang Jian was waiting. He said, "Master Zhang, now you should know why I asked you to come to my house. You've met my daughter; what do you think of her?"
Even someone as dim-witted as Zhang Jian could guess seven or eight parts of the truth. He said, "The girl is too beautiful; I'm afraid I'm not good enough for her."
Dong Qing said, "Let me tell you, her name is Su Guifang. She's my wife's neighbor and works at a bean product factory..."
Dong Qing recounted Su Guifang's story from several years ago until last night, detailing everything that had happened to her. He said, "Guifang's life has been so miserable. She was just released without charge and is completely devastated. Now tell me, are you willing to marry him?"
Zhang Jian said, "She's truly a woman with a tragic fate. I know my place. If so many things hadn't happened to her, she wouldn't have even looked at me with a blind eye. I'd have gotten a wife for free. Don't worry, I'll definitely cherish her like a treasure after we're married."
Dong Qing said, "I'm relieved to hear that. You can't go in yet; wait for me here for a while."
When Dong Qing returned home, he told Su Guifang what Zhang Jian had said earlier, adding, "Master Zhang is a very honest man; I believe he will treat you well."
Su Guifang said, "Thank you both for your understanding. Please tell the tricycle factory manager that I want to work with my husband after we get married. Is that too much to ask?"
Dong Qing said, "Of course it's not excessive. The factory now uses piece-rate wages, and there are couples working together. It's perfectly fine for married couples to work together; I can resolve it with just one phone call."
"Thank you, I should go now."
After Su Guifang finished speaking, she stood up and left. Li Yuzhu said, "Sister-in-law, remember to let me know when you get married."
Su Guifang said "okay" and turned to walk out the door.
Su Guifang walked up to Zhang Jian and said, "Take me home."
"A beautiful woman falling from the sky is the perfect fit for this place. Zhang Jian is almost 30, isn't finding such a beautiful wife a windfall?" he said. "Am I dreaming?"
He couldn't believe it was real. No matter how wonderful a dream is, it will eventually end. He was afraid that when he woke up, it would all be a dream.
Su Guifang said, "It's true, you're not dreaming. I hope you can treat me well for the rest of my life. If I get hurt again, I really can't go on living."
If it weren't for the concern of her parents and daughter, Su Guifang really doesn't know if she could have survived this time. She doesn't even believe herself that she's not afraid of being hurt again. If it happened again, she really wouldn't be able to survive.
Zhang Jian said, "Don't worry, if I ever treat you badly in this life, may I be struck by lightning."
Su Guifang quickly raised her hand to cover Zhang Jian's mouth and said, "Who told you to make a poisonous oath?"
Dongqing suddenly said from behind them, "Master Zhang, I'm entrusting Sister Guifang to you. I hope you can take good care of her for the rest of her life."
"Don't worry, I won't let you down."
Zhang Jian bid farewell to Dong Qing and his wife, and led Su Guifang toward the street.
On the way, Su Guifang asked, "I have an eight-year-old daughter. Can you accept my daughter?"
Zhang Jian said, "Don't worry, your daughter is my daughter. We will treat her as our own daughter after we get married."
Su Guifang said, "I'm relieved to hear you say that. Come back to my parents' home with me so they can meet you. If they have no objections, we can get a marriage certificate."
Zhang Jian was overjoyed upon hearing this; happiness had come too quickly. He was afraid it was all a dream. He said, "Guifang, hit me and see if I'm dreaming."
Zhang Jian's blank expression suddenly made Su Guifang laugh, as if that smile had made her forget all her troubles. She said, "Don't worry, you're definitely not dreaming."
Zhang Jian raised his hand and tugged at his hair. The pain reminded him that he wasn't dreaming. He laughed and said, "It really isn't a dream! I've just gotten a beautiful wife for free!"
Su Guifang said, "I'm not your wife yet. Can I ask you a question? If you answer it correctly, I'll be your wife."
Zhang Jian said, "Go ahead."
After a moment of silence, Su Guifang asked, "Do you know what I want most in this rush to get married?"
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