Chapter 69 Vinegar Intention Suddenly Arises

  "Hey, Chen's sister, is this a guest coming to our house? What a lively scene!" The person started calling out before even stepping into the courtyard.

  Just as she put the noodles into the pot, Zhao heard a strange voice coming from the yard and quickly finished what she was doing and hurried out.

  As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw several children staring at him with a look of surprise next to the table. Xi Mei's little girl was even more so, one hand holding the bowl tightly, and the other hand still on the edge of the bowl, afraid that he would snatch it from her.

  "Ah, this time Zhao really misunderstood her. Xi Mei wasn't afraid that someone would snatch from her, but rather she was worried that when the person spoke, their facial muscles would move and the thick white granules on her face would fall into her bowl!"

  She quietly put down her bowl and changed to a safe position, only then did she have the leisure to take a good look at the person. All she saw was that the woman was wearing a pair of white-soled black-faced shoes, and the color of her clothes was also the tacky red and green combination. Why did this outfit seem so familiar?

  "Big sister, who are you?" Zhao also didn't seem to recognize this person.

  "My surname is Hua, and people around here call me Sister Hua."

  What's wrong with Big Sister Hua? With a snort, Xi Mei burst out laughing and instantly earned her mother's glare.

  "What's this, Elder Sister Hua? Why have you come here?" Zhao asked in puzzlement.

  "Oh my, big sister, I've come this time to tell you some earth-shattering good news." After finishing speaking, she still pretended to be mysterious, covering her mouth and looking at Zhao.

  "What great good news?" Not only was Zhao confused, but several children also became curious.

  "Sister, let me introduce myself first. I'm Huā Cuìlián from the neighboring village of Zhuāngzi, others call me Huā Jiě, and I specialize in running errands and matchmaking for people."

  Now Zhao didn't know what she was doing, that would be really stupid. She suddenly came to her senses and exchanged pleasantries with the newcomer, "I said who is it, turns out it's Sister Hua ah, how do you have time to come home today? Come on, sister has worked hard too, let's go inside and drink some water."

  After finishing speaking, she led the person to the main room. Only then did Xi Mei realize that the person's attire was obviously that of an ancient matchmaker. She had wasted a lot of her brain cells and now she just lowered her head and ate her noodles.

  But as she ate, she felt something was wrong. The matchmaker came to her house, wasn't this to discuss marriage for someone in the family? There were several children at home, and the oldest was only about ten years old, wasn't it a bit too early? Anxiously, she threw down her bowl and followed Zhao's wife to ask clearly.

  "Grown-ups are talking, kids don't make trouble, go find your brother to play with." But before he even entered the house, he was pushed out by Zhao.

  "Mother, I just want to listen, can't you just let me listen? I promise I won't say anything out of turn." The little girl began to pester her.

  "No way. This time, even if you make a big fuss, it's still not going to work, be good and listen, don't make your mother angry." Seeing her mother's resolute attitude this time, Xi Mei reluctantly lowered her head and left with a sullen expression.

  Watching Xi Mei's figure leave, Zhao Shi finally closed the door and looked at the visitor with a hint of apology. "I'm afraid I've made a fool of myself in front of you."

  The matchmaker, Hua Jie, smiled carelessly and said, "What's the big deal? Kids are naturally curious. You're so lucky to have several beautiful daughters. This little girl will grow up even more beautiful than her sisters."

  Everyone loves to hear good words, and Zhao's family is no exception. With a smile, she poured her a cup of water and said, "Oh my, look at what you're saying, just a little girl who doesn't understand anything." But the smile reached the bottom of her eyes, how could that clever woman not know Zhao's thoughts? She just kept talking about the good things about the children, and for a while, the two of them had a lively conversation.

  "Right, young lady, this time I've come on someone's behalf, and also to bring you some good news." After chatting for half a day, the matchmaker finally got to the point.

  "Elder sister, look at what you're saying! My children are still so young, how can we trouble you to come over and discuss marriage?" Zhao's wife asked with feigned surprise.

  "Oh my!" Flower sister exclaimed, slapping her own thigh, "Don't you know, little girl? Your family's young ladies are quite famous in the surrounding villages, not only are they beautiful, but they're also skilled at both domestic and outdoor work. There are many people who want to marry them."

  Look at Zhao still with a disbelieving look, Hua sister was anxious, "Can I cheat you? There are several families in the surrounding villages who are staring at your family's eldest daughter, isn't that so? Someone can't wait any longer and asked me to tell you, little sister."

  It wasn't until half a day later that Zhao's family had digested the news, and in surprise asked "You're saying you came for our eldest daughter?"

  "Hua sister smiled and said, "Isn't that right? It's just the neighboring village of your Zhoujia Village, Liushu Village. I'm telling you, this isn't something I'm bragging about. There's a family in Liushu Village with really good conditions. They only have two children, an older daughter who got married two years ago. Now there are only three people left in the household: the couple and their young son."

  After finishing, she pretended to be mysterious and stopped talking. Zhao's family quickly got up to refill her cup with water and handed it to her. The matchmaker continued, "This is just right, the younger son of this family has taken a liking to your older daughter. This isn't every day, he's been pestering his mother to propose."

  The girl who was stuck outside the window heard her say that and scolded sincerely, "Shameless!"

  How old is your elder sister? You've taken a liking to her? Isn't this pedophilia?

  As expected, soon after Hua Jie finished speaking, Zhao's voice rang out, "Sister, you said, when did this child ever see my family's Xi Ju?"

  "Have you seen her? How could you not have seen her? Didn't your elder sister set up a stall in the town with you for two days? Ah, what a coincidence!" She paused and suddenly burst out laughing as if she had thought of something amusing.

  Zhao asked hastily, "What a coincidence! Elder sister, don't be mysterious anymore."

  Seeing Zhao's anxiety, Hua sister continued to say "Don't worry, little girl, it just so happens that the son of this family went to town with his mother to visit her sister, isn't it a coincidence? That child saw your daughter and couldn't move on, after returning home, he pestered his mother every day."

  After finishing speaking, seeing that Zhao didn't seem as happy as she had imagined, she asked doubtfully "Sister, what's wrong? Is there something you're not satisfied with?"

  Hearing this, Zhao shook his head, "No, my daughter is still young, besides I'm not willing to marry her off so early."

  "Hey, what's going on? The other family said that your daughter should be raised for a few more years first, and then get married when she's older. For now, just arrange the engagement, their child is only 13 years old, let them get married in two years, isn't this just setting the tone for both families?"

  "Hmph, that's what Xi Mei cursed in her heart while eavesdropping in the courtyard. Your family is really good at calculating, first occupying my older sister and then marrying her back after she grows up. Who knows what your son will become in the future? A toad wanting to eat swan meat, are you people crazy?"

  Hey, this girl has gone crazy now. I guess no matter who comes to propose to her, she will be in such a furious state. After scolding, she continued to stick her ears to the window.

  "This..." Zhao was embarrassed and didn't speak for a long time, then said, "That big sister, you see my family's head isn't here either, why don't we wait until he comes back and discuss it again before answering you?"

  The matchmaker thought it was fine. With her mouth, she wasn't afraid of not being able to persuade this family. Then come back in two days, and after thinking about it, get up and bid farewell to her.

  However, before leaving, Hua Jie still had a serious expression and instructed Zhao Shi: "Sister, don't blame me for being nosy, this is a good family that can't be found even with a lantern, let's not miss the child's good fortune."

  Zhao said hurriedly, "Yes, yes, it's true," and while speaking, he stuffed a silver coin into her hand. The matchmaker smiled with pleasure. Hmm, it seems the rumors outside are not false. This Chen family is really wealthy, otherwise why would they be so generous and give so much money?

  Xiao Meng was sent out of the door with a smile, and Matchmaker Hua rode off on her little donkey.

  Just as she was about to rush back into the courtyard, Zhao felt someone hugging her legs. It was Xi Mei's pitiful voice coming from below, "Mother, I don't want big sister to get married."

  Zhao patted her head with a smile, "Who said I want to marry off your elder sister?"

  "Didn't you refuse already?" The stifled voice continued to come, and Zhao's mother squatted down, staring into her eyes and said, "Foolish girl, when you all grow up, you have to get married and leave, how can you always stay by my side? If this family is really good, I don't want your older sister to miss a good marriage either."

  "Mom, that person is unreliable." After saying this with a lack of energy, she completely collapsed into Zhao's arms and didn't move again.

  Zhao picked her up and walked into the courtyard, comforting her by saying, "Alright, don't worry about this anymore. When your dad comes back, I'll discuss it with him, won't that be okay?"

  "Good~~" The pitiful tone made Zhao's mother laugh, "You, at such a young age, love to worry unnecessarily. Mom will go to the kitchen and bring up the remaining noodles, I reckon your brothers haven't eaten their fill yet."

  After finishing speaking, he put her in the yard and went busy with his own affairs.

  With a displeased face, she walked to the table and also ignored others' inquiries. She raised her eyelids and saw that Wang Zihan sitting opposite her was also restless. Xi Mei thought, "You're not calm either, huh?"

  The moment this thought flashed through her mind, she suddenly remembered, haha, there's a way to do it. Tell these people and let them fight each other, won't our family benefit from their struggle?

  Thinking of this, the younger sister put on a worried look, looked around and found that her older sister was not by her side before continuing to say, "Hey, someone proposed to my older sister today, she's going to leave our home soon? I don't want my older sister to go." That troubled look, as if it were she who would be getting married tomorrow.

  Look, look at this little liar who doesn't even draft a lie. After finishing speaking, Xi Mei hadn't even had time to observe her family's expressions when she heard a "pa" sound coming from the opposite side.

  He lifted his head and saw the person opposite him with a pale face, still clutching two broken chopsticks in his hand.

  "Brother, what's wrong?" came the worried voice of Wang Wanying in his ear. Wang Ziheng took a deep breath, and the handsome face that had just been clouded over was now calm again. "Nothing, I just suddenly remembered there's something I haven't done yet, so I have to go back now. You can head back with your cousin at the party later."

  After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked out of the courtyard. Although everything seemed normal, Wang Ziheng's tightly clenched fist had already revealed his inner turmoil.

  After all, he's still a kid, Xi Mei has already put her heart at ease this time, he will definitely get it done, she is completely worry-free now, everything is just waiting for the next good show...