417 Women's College
Yan Zhanyi went to the new mansion to participate in the celebration. The others were waiting. At that moment, rice was steaming over a big fire, and vegetables were being stir-fried in a large pot. The children were eating snacks together, gathered around the table, while the older children ate snacks and watched.
There are so many people today, we can't let them run too fast. It would be troublesome if we couldn't find them.
Uncle Lin and the others have already set up the tables and chairs, and everyone will have lunch together later.
Xiaolin approached gently, looking somewhat shy and embarrassed.
Uncle Lin smiled and said, "What's wrong? Weren't you very happy that day? Besides, you are indeed at the age where you should settle down. You were just feeling inferior before, but now that you have a house, you can find someone."
Getting married and having kids early is a good thing, isn't it?
Kobayashi coughed lightly, then said apologetically, "I was too happy that day and made a huge fool of myself. Everyone saw me; it was so embarrassing."
Uncle Lin chuckled softly, "Don't be embarrassed. Everyone felt pretty much the same that day. Besides, it's a good thing that you're getting married soon."
You were interested in Master Yueyuan's daughter before, are you still interested now? If so, I'll go and ask her for you.
Xiao Lin's eyebrows lit up with joy, then he frowned and said, "All I have right now is a house, nothing else. I haven't even finished my apprenticeship yet."
Master Yue's family also owns a house; I doubt they'd even consider me.
Uncle Lin gently patted Xiao Lin's head, smiled, and shook his head, saying, "You don't need to worry about that. As long as you're still willing, I'll go and ask around for you. I reckon it'll be mostly done."
Xiao Lin nodded, a hint of shyness and anticipation in her voice, "Okay, thank you very much, Uncle Lin. I'm sorry to trouble you, but I'm not lying to anyone. Master Yue should know my situation. If you're unwilling, I understand."
Looking at Xiao Lin, Uncle Lin nodded gently and smiled, without saying anything more.
Okay, I understand. Master Yue doesn't know what you look like yet, but I'll go ask him right now. Remember to give me some wedding candy later.
"Hehe." Xiaolin chuckled softly and nodded quickly, looking embarrassed.
On Yue Yuan's side, wearing only a cotton-padded shirt, he didn't feel the cold at all. Two people were huddled together, talking in hushed tones, while the others were either helping out or looking after the children.
Uncle Lin left quietly, coughing softly once.
"Uncle Lin, please have a seat." A middle-aged man standing nearby immediately stood up and said.
Uncle Lin didn't stand on ceremony and sat down, asking with a soft laugh, "Did I disturb you?"
Yue Yuan smiled and said, "Not at all, Uncle Lin, you're just in time. We were just discussing where would be a good location for the blacksmith's workshop. It needs to have convenient water and material supply, and ideally, it shouldn't disturb everyone's rest."
Uncle Lin nodded in agreement, saying, "Brother Yue is right. It would be better if the location were even further away, which means it would be farther from home."
Yue Yuan nodded, unconcerned, and said, "It's fine if we stay a little further away; things are already much better."
I subconsciously looked up and around. The surroundings were lively, and I felt incredibly happy.
He then whispered, "We were just talking about how Brother Yan is doing today."
Our ancestor has been busy these past two days, and we've also been busy tidying up and cleaning, so we didn't want to bother him.
We came in a hurry and didn't bring any good gifts. Yesterday, when my elder brother returned from a banquet, he said that the adults were giving generous rewards for improvements in agriculture and other aspects.
Brother Yan's previous invention, that tall farming tool, was very expensive. I wonder what the ancestor's opinion is.
If the patriarch approves after reviewing it, then giving this gift to the adult wouldn't be too shabby.
To put it simply, I wonder if Brother Yan managed to contact the Ancestor today.
Yue Yuan and the others didn't say much about the question of how young their ancestor was, since Brother Yan was just a nominal disciple and they were only doing so because of his connections.
In this world teeming with demons and monsters, finding a safe and secure place is truly a rare privilege.
Uncle Lin nodded somewhat awkwardly and said softly, "Brother Yue is right. We have received benefits without having done anything in return. We have accepted too much. We should think about how to repay him properly."
However, this matter cannot be rushed. The ancestor is busy today. In a few days, when he has more free time, he will naturally know. If this item succeeds, it will certainly be of great merit, reducing much labor and allowing for the cultivation of more land.
Yue Yuan and the others nodded, but they didn't know if it would work. If it didn't, the manufacturing cost would be quite high, which would be awkward.
As for those who cultivate, they are strong. If they are made to carry hoes and turn the soil all day long, how can they have time to cultivate?
You won't starve if you skip a meal, but if evil spirits or monsters come, those who don't fight back will die in minutes.
Seeing the silence of the crowd and smelling the aroma of the stir-fried meat, Uncle Lin leaned closer in and whispered with a smile, "Brother Yue, there's something I wanted to discuss with you. Shall we talk over there?"
Yue Yuan glanced at it, nodded slightly, and said, "Okay, this way please."
Uncle Lin, pulling Yue Yuan along, walked towards a less crowded area, saying softly, "Brother Yue, the person who came this time is my little nephew, Xiao Lin. He's had a crush on your daughter for a long time. I wonder what your feelings are for him?"
Yue Yuan was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting this to be the case, thinking it was about the tools from earlier.
However, this was indeed a big deal, so he nodded slightly and his expression quickly returned to normal.
She nodded slightly and said, "Xiao Lin, right? I know her. I knew it when I was secretly watching my daughter before. She's a good person, but she's too timid."
Okay, I agree. I'll go back and ask my daughter's opinion. If she doesn't object, the marriage is settled.
Uncle Lin was overjoyed and immediately said, "Then I'll change my address to 'brother-in-law'."
My nephew may be a bit slow-witted, but he's definitely hardworking. After a few more years of training, he'll be a master and I guarantee my wife won't suffer.
Master Yue smiled and assured him, "I don't worry about Xiao Linzi. I'll supervise his learning and help him improve his skills."
Uncle Lin smiled and thanked him, "Thank you very much, in-law. That kid's probably going to be overjoyed later."
Master Yue nodded with a smile. After chatting for a while longer, the two parted happily. Uncle Lin had to go back to tell Xiao Lin the news, and he also needed to instruct his clansmen to begin preparing the betrothal gifts.
As Uncle Linzi and the matchmaker, I naturally cannot refuse. As for the betrothal gifts, we can discuss that during the next formal visit. Preparations should begin now.
As Master Yue walked back, he encountered his eldest daughter, Nanlian, who was busy taking care of her younger brother and sister. A complex emotion welled up within him: "My daughter has grown up."
She walked over quietly.
"Daddy," the daughter called softly. Her younger siblings were having fun playing with their friends and didn't notice.
Master Yue coughed softly, his eyes slightly red with reluctance.
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