Sure enough, it was another matchmaker.
The girl had dry, yellow hair and wasn't as pretty as Zhou Yuanyuan, but what stood out were her captivating eyes, which sparkled with charm.
The boy was shy, young, with broad shoulders and a slender waist, and two dimples when he smiled; he was very endearing.
Both of them were brought by their immediate family elders, and Zuo Ling felt a sense of guilt, like an old auntie disrespecting a young man.
The elders, being careful and offering flattering words that weren't overly obsequious, went around in circles before finally explaining their purpose with a firm yet unspoken conviction.
The younger generation's face subtly conveyed the sorrow that even selling me for a few dozen compressed biscuits wouldn't be a loss for their family.
She quickly sized him up and thought to herself, "If I were to marry someone like Pei Nansheng (Zuo Ling), it wouldn't be a disgrace to myself."
As the sky-high price of the vegetable garden and the detached house were reflected in his eyes, the sadness gradually dissipated.
Although they were there to discuss marriage, Zuo Ling and Pei Nansheng felt like they were being peddled at their doorstep.
Moreover, the goods can breathe, have thoughts, speak eloquently, and run and jump.
The seller is making it clear that you can choose whatever you want, they won't haggle, and they'll sell it for whatever price you ask for.
Unfortunately, they encountered a buyer who was not easy to talk to.
"My siblings and I have no plans to get married at the moment, please leave."
The four people's expressions changed; the younger one breathed a sigh of relief, but was also a little disappointed.
When you have the chance to get something, you don't realize how precious it is; but once you lose it, you immediately feel like you've missed out on a chance to win a fortune.
The old man got anxious:
“Miss…you should reconsider. My son is good. He’s healthy, hardworking, doesn’t eat much, has a good temper, and is obedient. If you point east, he’ll never go west.”
"Yes, please reconsider. My daughter is kind, gentle, and good at serving others. She can do everything, from laundry to cooking."
"Many people wanted to marry into our family, but we didn't agree to any of them."
"Don't reject it outright. Think about it again. Both children are good kids. It's a match made in heaven. It would be a shame to miss out."
"..."
The two old men started selling their children, practically ready to put price tags on them.
The brother and sister stood up to see them off: "Please, we have other things to do."
"See the guests out, I'll do it!" The dog excitedly jumped out and barked.
The wolf cub lunges forward.
The group was so frightened they didn't want to leave, but they had no choice but to go, talking as they went:
"Think about it again, think about it again. I live in District 1, my surname is Jing. Ask around for Old Jing, you're sure to find me..."
"Getting married is a big deal. The current policies are good and encourage childbirth. You two siblings are so outstanding, it would be a pity if you didn't get married. If you change your mind, come and find us anytime."
Dog, woof, woof, woof, hurry up, hurry up, stop talking so much nonsense.
Awoo, awoo, Ah Si chimed in, playing the straight man.
Startled, the group quickened their pace, still saying things like, "We'll wait for your reply."
After sending the man away, the two left the plantation and went straight to Chief Mei's place.
The brother and sister had no official position or authority, and no one to guide them. It was much more troublesome for them to see Chief Mei than when they first came.
After passing through more than a dozen checkpoints, it was almost dark when we arrived at the aircraft carrier where Chief Mei was located.
Upon receiving the news, Xiao Hao ran up to greet him:
"Brother, sister, what brings you here?"
Xiao Hao has grown taller again, and his energy and spirit are different from when he was at home. He looks a lot like a soldier now.
The military is quite good at training people; in a short time, their demeanor changed completely.
"I need to speak with Commander Mei about something. How are you doing here? Has anyone been bullying you?"
"No, everyone is very nice to me."
Xiao Hao was a bit too flamboyant that day, and his older siblings gave him a lecture, which made him realize he needed to restrain himself.
Seeing that he was young, and that Zuo Ling and her brother apologized promptly, at least on the surface, no one made things difficult for him.
After Xiao Hao boarded Chief Mei's private plane, the old man was already waiting.
"Did you come at this hour hoping I'd treat you to a fancy meal?"
Zuo Ling and her brother: "..."
Nobody wants to eat your fancy meal!
"We're planning a trip to Sichuan and would like to take Xiao Hao with us."
Chief Mei's expression changed several times:
"For that reclusive old man from the Ding family? And it's related to those two small islands?"
"Yes, we suspect that he created the island. If it really was him, there must be a similar place in Sichuan. This man is incredibly powerful, and we want to take advantage of his weakness to kill him."
The brother and sister analyzed the island's reaction when it was attacked, and concluded that someone was manipulating it from behind. The island was destroyed, and that person would suffer a backlash. Now should be the weakest moment for him.
After a long pause, Chief Mei asked, "Are you confident?"
"No, this person's methods are too strange. We can only deal with them as they come, and we have no confidence at all."
Pei Nansheng spoke the truth.
What do you need me to do?
"The software we used to draw the map of the island last time was quite useful. If possible, please install a copy for us and teach us how to use it. Also, please give us two FGM-148 systems, 50 missiles, and as many RPGs as possible."
Pei Nansheng made an outrageous demand.
Chief Mei rolled his eyes: "You really dare to say that. There are only 50 FGM-148s in total."
"Commander, that old bastard from the Ding family is no good. If we don't wipe him out in one go, we might escape, but you might not. This is our contribution to the country, so you can't be stingy with your generosity."
Pei Nansheng wasn't trying to scare Chief Mei. Such a small island was not something that only someone with great abilities could manage; their intentions were likely quite ambitious.
Chief Mei was very curious:
"I've always wanted to ask you this: you grew up in the Ding family, and they treated you well, so why did you betray them?"
Pei Nansheng froze:
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