"Of course it's convenient."
Youqing followed the old woman to a main room. Upon seeing Madam Shen, Youqing greeted her, and Madam Shen quickly said, "Please sit down and let's talk."
"Thank you, Madam."
Madam Shen showed concern for Youqing in every aspect of her life, from clothing and food to housing and transportation, before saying, "You're over twenty years old this year, aren't you!"
"Yes, I'm already twenty-two."
Now that you're successful in your career, do you have any plans to settle down and start a family?
Youqing was embarrassed: "I'm not in a hurry for that."
"Just because you're not in a hurry now doesn't mean you won't be in a hurry later. Have you really not thought about it at all?"
"No, there really isn't."
“We should think about this. You’ve met my daughter; she’s twelve or thirteen, almost ten years younger than you. I’ve already started looking for a husband for her. If we start now, we can get married in a couple of years.”
When Madam Shen mentioned her daughter, Youqing didn't catch the underlying meaning. Youqing said, "I've met your daughter a few times. She's a lovely girl. With parents like you and Lord Shen, she's sure to have a good future."
Youqing spoke very politely, but it was not what Madam Shen wanted to hear.
Madam Shen continued, "A good home is not so easy to find. I wish I could have someone like you."
These words were a rather blatant implication, and Youqing actually understood them, which made her even more embarrassed.
She's a woman, she can't marry another girl.
"I'm only good at doing business. If you really want to talk about it, there are many people who are more outstanding than me. Sanbo County is a place with outstanding people and talents. Your daughter is so excellent, she will surely find a good home. I'm not in a hurry these two years. I plan to go out and see the world and travel around. My mind is not settled yet. If I marry someone else's daughter and leave her alone at home, I would feel guilty towards her. Let's just forget about it."
The refusal was made clear, and Madam Shen understood. Although it was a pity, she couldn't force the issue.
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