Chapter 178 What do you think of that girl from the Xu family?
"This idea of the Zheng family is indeed wrong. If it doesn't work out, forget it. I will introduce it to you when I meet the right one later, haha."
The matchmaker smiled awkwardly, her butt felt like there were spikes on it, and she couldn't sit down anymore. She stood up and said, "Sister Guizhi, you continue to work. I'll go sit next door. Some time ago, the Xu family's daughter-in-law asked me to tell her that the marriage was settled.
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"Wait a minute." Mrs. Shu grabbed her wrist and asked: "The Xu family next door? The one that runs the grocery store?"
"No." Seeing that she was interested in this matter, the matchmaker sat back and said, "Speaking of which, that girl from the Xu family is really a poor person. She has lost her parents since she was a child, so she can only live with her brother and sister-in-law.
As for my sister-in-law, she is also very mean. She thinks she eats too much and is reluctant to give her even a bowl of rice. Fortunately, this child can still do the job of eyelids. When she has nothing to do, she will go to other people's bun shops or small restaurants to help. People see her as pitiful and sometimes
Give me something to eat, otherwise I will starve to death."
Mrs. Shu felt sour when she heard this. Xu Ning usually smiled at everyone he met, like a little sun hanging in the sky, making people feel warm. Who would have thought that there was something hidden behind the smile.
"It's not easy for this child. It's difficult for her." The old lady sighed, and then asked: "Which family do you want to tell her about, what are the conditions, and is he a good person?"
The matchmaker shook her head and said, "Her sister-in-law is obsessed with money. She just wants to sell her for a good price. She wants a gift of twenty taels of silver and doesn't have a dowry. Who in a normal family would marry her?"
I inquired for more than half a month and finally found a family. The man was a bit older. He was thirty-two this year. His wife died a few years ago. He had a little money and was willing to spend more to marry a younger man. "
"This..." Mrs. Shu frowned, "Ning Ning is only sixteen this year. No matter what, you can't marry a thirty-two-year-old, right?"
The matchmaker spread her hands and said, "I can't help it. This is already good. The people I found before were all old men in their fifties and sixties. I can't even open my mouth when talking about matchmaking."
If you want to blame her, it's her bad luck. With a brother and sister-in-law like this, I, a matchmaking mother-in-law, can't control her."
While the two were talking, Shu Mingli suddenly picked up the bench and rushed out. Mrs. Shu realized that something was wrong and hurriedly caught up to stop him, "Shu Mingli, what do you want to do?"
Shu Mingli turned back with a dark expression, "I'm going to ask Xu Ning's sister-in-law next door why she is so short of money and insists on selling Xu Ning to an old man who can be her father!"
"No matter what happens, it's still the Xu family's business. Is it your turn to be an outsider to take care of it? Come back quickly!" Mrs. Shu hooked her hands at him, with blue veins popping out of her forehead in anxiety.
Shu Mingli frowned and looked unconvinced, but he obeyed and did not move forward, but was unwilling to turn back. The mother and son froze.
The matchmaker looked thoughtfully at the man standing outside the door, and said suddenly: "Actually, I think this child is a good match for the girl from the Xu family. They have similar temperaments. They should be able to get along with each other, just like the Xu family's.
Bian...oh, so sad."
Mrs. Shu walked to the door and kicked Shu Mingli, then twisted her ears and pushed him back, "What on earth are you thinking? Tell your mother."
"What do you think?" Shu Mingli was completely confused.
"Look at you, you're stupid." Mrs. Shu glared at him, "What do you think of that girl from the Xu family?"
"It's not bad...but sometimes he's quite rude, likes to grab things, has a stubborn temper, and doesn't listen to advice."
Mrs. Shu had a headache, "So are you attracted to her? If so, I will find a way to help you settle the marriage, so that you don't have to search hard anymore."
For such an inexperienced person, I don't know how long it will take to find a suitable one. Just thinking about it makes me anxious.
Shu Mingli also had a headache, "I just can't stand her sister-in-law bullying the little girl. I want to go over and help. Why does it have to do with whether I like her or not?"
"Then you didn't like it?" Mrs. Shu nodded, turned around and said to the matchmaker: "Sister, I won't waste your time. You can go next door. I can't control this matter."
Shu Mingli became anxious again, "Hey, don't leave yet. If you have to marry a wife, I think Xu Ning is okay. Although she has a bit of a stubborn temper, she is not fierce."
And it looks pretty good when you smile.
When Shu Mingli said this, he didn't have the nerve to raise his head. The blush spread from his neck to the back of his ears. His whole body was like a braised prawn, steaming out.
Mrs. Shu looked at his silly look and couldn't help but snicker. He was just pretending to be a little girl. It's easy for a mother to handle it.
After receiving a satisfactory answer, the old lady took the matchmaker's arm and said affectionately: "Sister, do me a favor. Don't go to Xu's house to propose marriage. Wait for a few days. If Mingli's marriage really happens, I'll treat you the same way."
Drink matchmaker’s wine.”
Naturally, the matchmaker was happy to get red envelopes without having to work, "Okay, I'll come back in a few days, but you have to hurry up, the man's family is pressing hard, and I can't explain it if it takes a long time."
"Don't worry, we'll do it as soon as possible." Mrs. Shu gratefully sent her outside the store.
As soon as they left, Old Man Shu immediately pulled the old woman into the cubicle and said with a sullen face: "Have you fallen in love with that girl Xu Ning? That girl is good, but the situation at home is too complicated to handle."
Shu Mingzhi was also teasing Shu Mingli: "I will spend twenty taels of silver to marry you a wife. My mother is going to spend a lot of money this time."
"I have no intention of giving that money." Mrs. Shu said her words simply and clearly, which shocked the whole family.
Shu Mingli asked in disbelief: "Did you use robbery? Although our family has enough resources and can snatch it, wouldn't it sound good to spread the word in this way?"
Mrs. Shu: "..."
I really want to pry open this child’s head and see what kind of shit is inside!
"Do you think everyone is like you, not thinking at all when encountering anything but just acting recklessly?"
Old Mrs. Shu gave him an annoyed look, then turned to discuss with Old Man Shu and others: "How about we find a way to make Xu Ning's sister-in-law give up the money on her own initiative, and simply let Xu Ning go."
Old Man Shu raised his hand and touched her forehead, then touched his own forehead again, and muttered: "You don't have a hot head, why are you talking nonsense in broad daylight?"
Mrs. Shu slapped her backhand, "Old man, are you itchy?"
Old man Shu rubbed his red hands and didn't dare to say a word.
At this time, Yan Yan raised her little chubby paw and said, "Grandma, I have thought of a way, but it depends on whether Aunt Xu Ning is willing. If she is not willing, it won't work."
Mrs. Shu bowed in front of her and said, "Tell me, grandma is listening."
Xiaotuanzi held his cheek and said seriously: "We can let Aunt Xu Ning pretend to be sick. A particularly serious disease will cost a lot of money to cure. If not treated, she will die.
Aunt Xu Ning's sister-in-law loves money so much, so she will definitely not be willing to spend money to treat her illness. When that happens, it will be easy for grandma to take her away."