The house was completely silent. After a long while, Fangfang's parents finally chuckled awkwardly. They hadn't understood what Lu Feng was saying at all. In their eyes, the most powerful people in the world were only county-level leaders, and they had no concept of anything higher.
As for private enterprises, they believe that the richest are those who own factories, and they have no idea what Lu Feng is talking about.
Fangfang's father asked Fangfang in a low voice, "Did you understand what he said?"
Fangfang shook her head awkwardly. How should I put it? She could understand each word individually, but when put together, she couldn't understand it at all.
The matchmaker quickly smoothed things over, telling everyone that Lu Feng was indeed promising. Not to mention the surrounding villages, even leaders in the county and city would give him some face. Once they became family, no one in the village would dare to bully Fangfang's family. And if there were any benefits in the village, his family would definitely get a share.
Lu Feng smiled upon hearing this, unsure of what to say. Perhaps this was simply a matter of perception between people. What Lu Feng considered powerful figures or events were less tangible benefits to them than what the village chief offered. After all, no matter how powerful the United States was, it was still on the other side of the ocean, and being respected in the village was far more practical.
Seeing that Lu Feng wasn't very good at boasting, the matchmaker had to step in and sing his praises. During the meal, she boasted, "You know that guy from Ertiegouzi Village, right? He's the village chief now. Let me tell you, he's a big shot in the township and county. A while ago, he had something he couldn't get resolved, so he asked someone to pull strings and came to Lu Feng. Lu Feng isn't one to refuse, so he invited a few bureau chiefs to dinner and got the job done for him."
Fangfang's father laughed so hard his eyes almost disappeared when he heard this. The more he looked at Lu Feng, the more pleasing he became. So what if he was a little older? As long as his family could live a life of luxury with him, those were minor matters.
“I met Hei Zi the year before last. That guy is really capable. I heard he started a sheep farm. It was a huge investment. Some outside business owners gave him the money to open it,” Fangfang’s father said, smoking a cigarette.
"Of course, no matter who it is, if you want to make a living in this area, you have to give them face." The matchmaker said from the side, "Lu Feng wants to develop in a big city, otherwise, wouldn't he be the one calling the shots for hundreds of miles around? This kid is reliable, you can rest assured about the person I introduced. As long as the two of them get together, they will live in a small villa, drive a Santana, and live a life where they would rather have steamed buns than bread."
The matchmaker described Fangfang's married life to her family as the life of a wealthy man in an ordinary town: driving a car, living in a villa, watching a large color TV, eating out frequently, having air conditioning in the summer, wearing fur coats in the winter, having people fawning over her when she returned to the village, and being friends with leaders in the city.
Lu Feng sat there listening, wanting to laugh. This was probably the ceiling of what rich people could imagine. But then he thought again, such family conditions would be the first choice for girls in small towns to get married, not to mention now, even more than 20 years from now.
As for everything he has now, it has transcended the concepts of ordinary people and is beyond their imagination.
After they had eaten enough, Lu Feng got up to say goodbye and leave. Fangfang saw him off. Standing at the alley entrance, people would occasionally pass by and ask if the car belonged to their son-in-law. Fangfang would respond with a slightly shy tone, not confirming, but her demeanor was a form of acceptance.
"Get in the car, Fangfang. Lu Feng will pick you up on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Now that we know where you live, it will be convenient for you to come and go," the matchmaker said politely.
Lu Feng looked at the girl in front of him. She was both simple and materialistic. She was simple because she really didn't know much, and everything about her was written on her face. Compared to people like Su Yourong, she was truly simple. But she was really materialistic, wanting to hold onto everything within his imagination.
“There are some things I want to tell you, and I won’t hide them from you. We come from two different worlds. You’re a small-town girl, and I’m a wealthy capitalist. This isn’t to say I look down on you, but rather that we have vastly different perceptions and values. It’s not that you’re not good enough; I believe you’re highly sought after within a few hundred miles. But my world is the entire globe. There’s a saying, ‘marry someone of equal social standing.’ It sounds old-fashioned, but sometimes it makes sense,” Lu Feng said to Fangfang.
Upon hearing this, Fangfang immediately became anxious and hurriedly said, "If you think there's anything wrong with me, just tell me, I'll change, I'll learn. Your business is so big, I can learn to do business too. Besides, I'm so beautiful..."
"Being pretty is an advantage; it's a winning combination with any 'first' metric. The problem is, you need to actually be number one. Alright, it's pretty cold, so I won't say much more. That young man the other day was quite nice; you should seriously consider him. I'm heading back now." Lu Feng finished speaking, hailed a taxi, and got in.
"You're upset that person is bothering me? I'm completely innocent!" Fangfang hurriedly explained.
Lu Feng looked at her without saying anything more, started the car and sped away. Along the way, the matchmaker explained the man, but Lu Feng really didn't want to say anything more; it all seemed meaningless.
When they got home, the matchmaker knew that Lu Feng wouldn't listen to her, so she hurriedly went to talk to Lu Feng's parents. The three of them chatted for a long time. After seeing the matchmaker off, Lu Feng's parents brought some pastries into Lu Feng's room.
"Xiaofeng, I heard you're not satisfied with Fangfang. I heard she's very pretty. What do you think?" Mom asked Lu Feng.
Lu Feng nodded and said, "Life isn't about looks."
“You’re busy outside, so you need someone to take care of you. Besides, in a few years when you’re older, where will you find a suitable one?” Mom said earnestly, analyzing the pros and cons for Lu Feng with her rural mindset.
As Lu Feng listened to her words, he seemed to understand the difference between young people and their parents many years later. Parents regarded what they believed to be the best choice as the best destination for their children. It was like visiting the home of the older generation, where they would serve you rice noodles and ordinary baked cakes.
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