lcionline Chapter 256 Two Candidates
Chapter 256 Two Candidates
"Yes, come in," Da Zhuang's mother replied.
Da Zhuang's mother's surname is Dou. In the past, everyone in Zhao Family Village called her Da Zhuang's mother, and few people called her by her surname. But after she came to Xia Family Village, everyone started calling her by her surname.
"Oh, the young lady is here too." Liu Mei smiled when she saw Yunyi. "These shoes are so beautiful. Is it Sister Dou's handiwork?"
"I just made a pair for the girl when I had nothing else to do. I hope she doesn't mind." Da Zhuang's mother smiled. "Da Meizi, what do you need me for?"
"I almost forgot the important thing." Liu Mei slapped her thigh. "Someone in the village asked me to inquire about Dazhuang's marriage."
Upon hearing this, Yunyi immediately perked up her ears. Zhao Dazhuang was good-looking and skilled, and since Dazhuang's mother had been here for some time, she had become familiar with everyone in the village. She had a very good temper and would never mistreat her daughter-in-law, so it was perfectly normal for someone to have taken a liking to Dazhuang.
"Really? Whose house is it?"
“I chatted with the village chief’s wife, and there are two families in the village who are interested. The girl is here too, so she can give us some advice.”
"Let's go inside and talk quickly." Da Zhuang's mother pulled the two of them into the house. As for her son's opinion, it was not important for the time being.
Zhao Dazhuang wanted to say that he didn't want to get married, but no one listened to him, so he decided to go back to studying the blueprints.
Inside the house, Da Zhuang's mother poured a bowl of hot brown sugar water for each of them, and then happily began to ask them questions.
"Actually, I had my eye on Xia Miaomiao before. She's an only child with no siblings, and her parents are good people. If she and Dazhuang got together, there would definitely be no dirty secrets between your two families. But the only downside is that she has a pair of eccentric grandparents." Liu Mei sighed. "They're Guo Meizi's brother-in-law's daughter."
Xia Miaomiao's mother, Guo, is also working at Yunyi's house now, and Dazhuang's mother is familiar with her.
"I remember now, that girl was fair-skinned and spoke very gently." Da Zhuang's mother nodded. "Who else was she?"
Yunyi couldn't help but chuckle. It seemed that all mothers were the same when it came to finding partners for their children: the more partners they could choose, the better.
"Then there's Xia Laidi, Donkey Egg's third sister." Liu Mei was afraid that Da Zhuang's mother wouldn't recognize her, so she could only go into more detail, "Just a few days ago she came over and brought a basket of eggs to the house."
"His skin is a bit dark, and he's wearing a blue floral-patterned jacket?"
“Yes, that’s her.” Liu Mei nodded. “She has two older sisters who are already married, and a younger sister named Zhaodi and a younger brother named Ludan. She’s a year older than Miaomiao. Because her family dotes on boys, and she’s in the middle, which is a bit awkward, she’s exceptionally capable.”
"Isn't her eldest sister Baozhu, who married into Lijia Village?"
"Yes, that's the one. His family owns a brick kiln and they live a good life. His daughter uses his family's red bricks to build her house."
“But I heard that she’s been married for three years and still doesn’t have a child.” Da Zhuang’s mother frowned. “And what about the second sister? I think she married into the next town? She’s been married for two years and still doesn’t have a child.”
Liu Mei nodded: "That seems to be the case."
Da Zhuang's mother opened her mouth as if to say something, but suddenly turned to look at Yun Yi: "Miss, please give me your opinion."
“Auntie, when it comes to matters of the heart, what others say isn’t always the truth.” Yunyi shook her head. “My suggestion is to let Brother Dazhuang meet and talk to them, and see who he likes.”
"What's there to talk about?" Da Zhuang's mother looked troubled. "Isn't marriage always arranged by parents and matchmakers? Besides, Da Zhuang... he's a mute, what can he possibly talk about?"
Yunyi understood the other person's thoughts. After all, that's how society is, so she didn't insist: "Anyway, both of these girls are better than Wu Cuicui, so choosing either one won't be too bad."
"Since you've said so, I'm relieved." Da Zhuang's mother smiled. They're all good, so let's choose the best one. "Since you all agree to let them meet, let them meet and chat. I'll ask Da Zhuang and give you a definite answer."
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After Yunyi and Liu Mei left, Dazhuang's mother called her son over and told him about the matter, wanting to ask for his opinion: "You've met those two girls, right? Tell me who you'd like to talk to first."
"Mother, I..."
“Zhao Dazhuang, if you say you still care about Wu Cuicui, then your mother will kill herself right now, and you can go find whoever you want.”
"Mom, I didn't. Stop talking about life and death all the time." Zhao Dazhuang hurriedly waved his hand. "I just don't want to get married."
"Why?" Da Zhuang's mother asked anxiously. "You're not a child anymore. When I was your age, you were already running around everywhere. If you don't find someone to marry, are you going to grow old alone? If so, I won't be able to close my eyes in peace, and I won't have the face to face your father when I die." Her eyes reddened as she spoke.
“I…” Zhao Dazhuang couldn’t help but grab a handful of hair. “Then you decide.”
“The girl said that the two girls your Aunt Mei mentioned are better than Wu Cuicui.” Da Zhuang’s mother didn’t care whether her son was being stubborn or not. Since she was asked to decide, she would make the decision for him. “I’m more inclined towards Xia Laidi, but her two older sisters have been married for two or three years and still don’t have children. I guess the sisters she married are all having difficulty having offspring. So, I think you should contact Xia Miaomiao first. Although her grandparents are a bit difficult, she has parents, so it’s not up to her grandparents to decide. So, if it really works out, it shouldn’t be too bad.”
"Okay." Zhao Dazhuang nodded. "You make the arrangements. I'm going to get to work now."
"Go ahead." Da Zhuang's mother waved her hand. After her son left, she thought for a moment, then picked up the basket and went out to the courtyard. She found Xiu Xiu's mother and said, "Guo Meizi, didn't you say you wanted shoe patterns last time? I have a few here."
Upon hearing this, Xiuxiu's mother hurriedly came over with a smile: "Then thank you, sister-in-law."
"I happen to have something I'd like to ask you."
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Zhao Dazhuang was so annoyed by the marriage proposal that he had no interest in working, so he went out and strolled down the mountain.
"Brother Zhao." He hadn't walked far when someone called out to him from behind.
Zhao Dazhuang turned around and saw a girl carrying a basket walking towards him. He frowned and asked, "Who are you...?"
"I am Xia Laidi." Xia Laidi suppressed her shyness and took two steps closer with a forced smile.
Zhao Dazhuang frowned, remembering what his mother had just told him: "Is there something you need?"
“I came here specifically to find you.” Xia Laidi bit her lip. “I know you want to find someone to marry. I want to… I want to get to know you better first. I… I know I’m not as pretty as Miao Miao, but I’m capable. I can do any kind of work, and I will take good care of your aunt. Will you… will you marry me?”