Chapter 6 Blind Date

Shuangwang is a township. During the Republic of China period, Shuangwang belonged to Longtan District of Bobai County. After liberation, in 1950, the township was abolished and the district was merged with Songshan to form District 13. In January 1958, Shuangwang Township was established. In August of the same year, it was merged with Songshan Township to form Songshan Commune.

In September 1984, it was changed to Songshan Township. It was not until January 1986 that Shuangwang section was separated from Songshan Township to restore Shuangwang Township. In August 1993, it was changed to Shuangwang Town.

It is now 1980. Although Shuangwang and Songshan have merged into Songshan Commune, Shuangwang Market still exists, but its influence is relatively small. Only about one thousand people come to the market each market day, unlike the neighboring Longtan Market, where the number of people visiting the market can reach as high as 20 to 30,000.

It was almost eleven o'clock when Guan Yongying and Aunt Man (younger aunt) arrived at Shuangwang Market.

Because this blind date came so suddenly, Guan Yongying was unprepared and felt a little panicked. She kept holding Aunt Man's arm tightly, and her nervousness was written all over her face.

Seeing this, Aunt Guan patted her niece's hand and comforted her: "Yongying, you and him are just going to meet at a certain place. He is not a man-eating tiger. What are you afraid of?"

Guan Yongying lowered his head and said, "It was so sudden. I wasn't mentally prepared at all. My dad was really a fool. He directly agreed to the matchmaker to arrange a meeting today. If I had a few days' delay, I might not be so nervous now."

Aunt Guan is an experienced person, so she naturally understands her niece's feelings. She comforted her again: "Just pretend that you don't know about this and treat him as a passerby, then you won't have any psychological burden."

Guan Yongying's nervous mood eased a little after hearing this. Then she and Aunt Man went to the supply and marketing cooperative to say hello to Uncle Man, and then walked to the agreed meeting place.

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Under a big banyan tree diagonally opposite the entrance of Shuangwang Junior High School, Deng Changfu, wearing a clean blue shirt, looked around with some excitement, trying to find the girl he was going on a blind date with from the crowd.

Deng Shirong couldn't help but smile when he saw this. It seemed that this cousin's grandson had wanted to get married for a long time. He smiled and said, "Changfu, the girl is shy. When you pass by here later, be careful not to stare at her, okay?"

Blind dates in this era are very different from those in later generations.

In later generations, blind dates are simply set at a location, and then everyone meets and chats. No matter whether you are a man or a woman, there is nothing to be shy about.

But nowadays, girls on blind dates are extremely reserved, and it is impossible for them to meet and chat directly with the boys. Instead, they make an appointment at a location, like under this big banyan tree, and then the girl passes by like normal shopping, and the two men just look at each other.

If you can't see it clearly after one or two times, then go back and forth a few more times. Anyway, since neither party has made it clear, it won't be too awkward.

Deng Changfu nodded and said, "I understand, Jiugong."

Deng Changfu's mother also said, "Just be careful not to scare the girl by staring at her, but be sure to look at her clearly. After all, this is a marriage, and we can't be careless."

Deng Changfu nodded again and said, "Mom, I understand!"

The time and place for the meeting had already been agreed upon, so the three of them didn't wait long before Deng Shirong saw Guan Yongying walking by arm in arm with her Aunt Man.

Deng Shirong nodded to her immediately, and then reminded her softly: "Changfu, people are coming!"

Deng Changfu became excited upon hearing this, and his eyes instantly locked on Guan Yongying.

Changfu's mother also looked over with wide eyes.

At this time, Guan Yongying held Aunt Man's hand tightly, her face flushed. She didn't dare to look in the direction of the banyan tree, but kept looking straight ahead, as if there was something attracting her.

Of course, Guan Yongying didn't dare to look towards the banyan tree, but as an experienced person, Aunt Guan would naturally not be as shy as the little girl. She first nodded to the matchmaker Deng Shirong as a greeting, and then her eyes stayed on Deng Changfu.

Just like that, the two sides had no communication and just "passed by each other".

After they walked a little further away, Aunt Guan asked, "Yongying, this young man is indeed as tall and strong as the matchmaker said, a very energetic young man. Did you see him just now?"

Guan Yongying quickly shook his head and said, "I was too nervous just now and didn't dare to look over there."

Aunt Guan immediately comforted her, "It's okay, we'll walk back in a while, and walk back and forth two or three times, so we won't be able to see clearly."

On the other side, Deng Shirong asked, "Changfu, did you see it clearly?"

Deng Changfu nodded and shook his head, saying, "I've only taken a general look, but I need to take another look."

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "It's okay, the girl will come back soon, just keep an eye out!"

Changfu's mother said, "I think she looks OK. She has a strong body and is a girl who can bear children."

Soon, Guan Yongying and her aunt Man walked back the same way hand in hand. This time she was mentally prepared enough. She was not as nervous as the first time she passed by. She finally turned around and took a look at the banyan tree.

This sight made Guan Yongying's heart beat faster. Deng Changfu's tall and strong figure made him look very safe, and his face was indeed as kind as the matchmaker said.

Guan Yongying was satisfied with this first impression.

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Attractiveness is a very wonderful thing, especially when going on a blind date. Whether or not there is attractiveness determines the possibility of two people getting along.

The so-called rapport at first sight means that as soon as I see you, I want to pry open your eyes and get into your heart.

A good eye contact is the kind that when women see someone, they will coquettishly call him "Brother Sanzang" and when men see him, they will giggle and call him "Sister Chang'e".

Some people in later generations lamented that they brushed shoulders with many people every day, their clothes were torn, but they still couldn't create any sparks.

It can be seen that things like rapport are really determined by heaven and cannot be surpassed by human power.

Deng Changfu and Guan Yongying were a famous model couple in the village in their previous life. There was no doubt that they had a liking for each other, and at this moment their eyes inadvertently met.

At this moment, the two of them felt as if they had been electrocuted and their hearts shuddered.

When Guan Yongying and her aunt Man walked away again, Deng Shirong asked again: "Changfu, how is it? Did you see it clearly this time?"

Deng Changfu came back to his senses and said in an excited tone: "Look carefully, this girl is not bad, she is my type."

Deng Shirong was not surprised at all when he heard this. After all, they were a famous model couple in the village. Falling in love at first sight was just a basic thing. He asked, "Changfu's mother, what do you think?"

Changfu's mother said, "This girl is pretty good. I'm quite satisfied with her. Uncle Jiu, go ask her if she's willing to have lunch with us."

Deng Shirong smiled and nodded, "Okay, then you guys wait here for me, I'll go over and ask, I think there's no problem."

(End of this chapter)