Courtyard Houses: Starting with the principle of hard work paying off

Chapter 87 Qin Huairu Plays with Snakes

"Hongmei, you're busy!"

"Oh, matchmaker Sun."

"I've come to ask for a glass of water, is that alright?"

"No way, please come in!"

"..."

When Matchmaker Sun returned to the front yard, she saw Li Hongmei making clothes inside. She struck up a conversation and found an excuse to invite Li Hongmei inside.

Because the Zhao family had brought a matchmaker, Sun, to accompany them when they came to propose marriage last time, Li Hongmei was very polite to her.

Although Li Hongmei knew that Matchmaker Sun was here today to arrange a blind date for Jia Dongxu from the Jia family, she had no interest in finding out or asking about it, so she didn't mention it.

"Matchmaker Sun, here you go!"

"Oh, thank you!"

Strictly speaking, Li Hongmei and Matchmaker Sun had only met once before and were not actually very familiar with each other.

On this special day, the matchmaker, Sun, suddenly showed up at the door; clearly, it wasn't just to ask for a glass of water.

Guessing that Matchmaker Sun wouldn't come without a reason, Li Hongmei poured her a glass of water but didn't ask any further questions. Instead, she waited quietly for what would happen next.

As the matchmaker Sun began to strike up conversations and gradually shift the topic to Li Hongbing, Li Hongmei gradually understood her intentions, but couldn't help but frown.

As the only son of the Li family, Li Hongbing's sister, Li Hongmei, obviously couldn't possibly be indifferent to or not care about his finding a partner and getting married.

But Li Hongbing is only sixteen this year, so Li Hongmei isn't really in a hurry.

Even if Li Hongbing has a girlfriend now and wants to get married and register their marriage, he will have to wait at least a few more years.

But he is just an apprentice now. Even with a famous chef like Guo Youzhong as his master, and no matter how promising or promising his future may be, it doesn't change the fact that he is just a junior apprentice now.

Li Hongmei had thought it through clearly. In two or three years, Li Hongbing would be ready to graduate, and he would still be under twenty.

Looking for someone then will obviously have a greater advantage than now, and the conditions of potential partners will also be better.

"Matchmaker Sun, thank you for your concern, but my son Hongbing is still young and not at the age to find a partner yet. I'm sorry to have made you come all this way for nothing."

Without beating around the bush with Matchmaker Sun, Li Hongmei directly declined.

"I understand, I know the situation. It's just that your Hongbing is too good, and I'm afraid other matchmakers will snatch him up first. I'm here to pave the way."

Matchmaker Sun wasn't surprised by the result; she had clearly been prepared. Smiling broadly, she said to Li Hongmei, "Whenever your family has an idea, remember to contact me. I'll help you find the best match for Hongbing. As for the matchmaker's fee, that's all negotiable..."

Before leaving, Matchmaker Sun tried to get closer to Li Hongmei and promoted herself.

As for Qin Huairu's matter, she didn't mention it at all.

Li Hongmei doesn't even have the idea of ​​finding a partner for Li Hongbing, so is it even necessary to bring it up?

However, she was also inquiring on behalf of Qin Huairu, and she would give an explanation later.

For Sun, the matchmaker, the whole thing was just a formality, and she also took the opportunity to advertise herself.

Having been a matchmaker for so many years, she had dealt with countless difficult families. How could she possibly be manipulated by Qin Huairu, a mere country bumpkin?

Not long after.

When Matchmaker Sun came out, she saw Qin Huairu anxiously waiting for the results outside and couldn't help but shake her head.

"Xiao Qin, I asked for you, and they don't have that idea yet."

Upon hearing what the matchmaker Sun said, Qin Huairu immediately lowered her head in disappointment.

Although this result was within her expectations, Qin Huairu still couldn't help but feel frustrated when she found out.

Qin Huairu did not doubt that the matchmaker Sun was lying, and could only choose to believe her.

Qin Huairu simply couldn't handle this kind of situation herself.

She couldn't very well run up to Li Hongbing and ask him if he was interested in her or if he wanted to marry her.

Doing this will not only make you look like a fool, but you'll also lose all face.

Seeing Qin Huairu like this, Matchmaker Sun felt a little smug.

However, she didn't show it; instead, she took the initiative to comfort Qin Huairu with a few words.

Some people just don't know their own limitations.

You only know the pain when you hit a brick wall.

……

in the afternoon.

Sun the matchmaker and Qin Huairu traveled together to Changping. When they got off at the village entrance, Qin Huairu suddenly said to Sun the matchmaker, "Sun the matchmaker, if my parents ask about me later, just say that the Jia family didn't like me. Don't make things difficult for them."

Since she had agreed to keep the matchmaker's secret, the Jia family's hidden secrets naturally could not be revealed, and Qin Huairu was prepared to suffer some "grievances" herself.

Although it might be embarrassing if this gets out, it's actually quite normal in rural areas.

If city girls were so easy to marry, there wouldn't be so many men vying for them.

The key is that this embarrassment is only temporary.

She suffered some injustice herself, but she took care of Sun the matchmaker's dignity and reputation.

In this way, the matchmaker, Sun, would be even more dedicated to introducing potential partners to her in the city.

As long as she can eventually marry into a good family in the city, it will all be worth it.

Qin Huairu's plan was "perfect," but her scheme had already been seen through by Matchmaker Sun.

A hint of sarcasm flashed in the matchmaker's eyes, but she quickly smiled and said, "Little Qin, you don't need to worry about this. I have my own arrangements."

Seeing this, Qin Huairu didn't say anything more.

They arrived at the Qin family's residence.

Qin Huairu's parents soon learned from the matchmaker Sun that Qin Huairu's arranged marriage with the Jia family had not gone through.

"Is it because the Jia family doesn't think much of our Huairu?"

The matchmaker, Sun, didn't say who looked down on whom, but Qin's father took it for granted.

This is true.

Qin Huairu looked down on the Jia family, and Jia Zhangshi looked down on Qin Huairu in return. However, Matchmaker Sun shook her head, sighed, and said, "The young man from the Jia family is quite satisfied with Qin Huairu. It's just that Qin Huairu didn't like him. But this is my fault. I didn't explain the situation to Qin Huairu clearly."

As soon as these words came out.

Not only were Qin's parents stunned, but even Qin Huairu, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded.

Immediately.

Qin's father glared angrily at Qin Huairu and spoke up on the spot:
"Qin Huairu, what exactly are you trying to do?"

“When others came to propose marriage before, you complained about this and that.”

“I know you have high aspirations and look down on those peasants from our countryside.”

"it is good!"

"This time I spent money to find you a matchmaker and finally arranged for you to work in the city, and now you're starting to be picky again."

"I just want to ask you, what kind of one are you looking to choose?"

"Do you expect your father to go and invite the Jade Emperor and the God of Wealth down from heaven for you?"

"..."

Qin's father was furious.

He was well aware of his daughter's good qualities and was proud of it.

While you can't just pick anyone from the surrounding villages, finding a good family in the countryside is definitely not a problem.

But Qin Huairu had high standards and looked down on these farmers in the countryside.

Knowing this, Qin's father naturally wanted to marry her off to someone in the city.

Not only does it bring honor to one's daughter if she marries well, but she might also be able to help her family in the future and benefit from their good fortune.

Over the past two years, he turned down many marriage proposals for Qin Huairu, which offended many people and made him the subject of gossip.

Now that the hope of marrying into the city has finally come, and the man is willing, it's Qin Huairu who doesn't like him. How can her father not be furious?

Even if you give her a chance, it won't be of any use!
"Hey! Brother Qin, calm down, don't get angry!"

"This isn't really your son Qin's fault, it's mainly my fault!"

“There are some things I didn’t explain to your family beforehand. Jia Dongxu had some trouble a few days ago…”

"Missing an arm, or a broken leg?"

"No, no, it's not what you think. It's actually nothing serious, it's just..."

"I didn't think this situation would have any impact on your family, so I didn't tell you."

"After all, Xiao Jia only became a full-fledged employee two years ago and passed the exam to become a junior fitter. As for intermediate fitter, it takes more than five years, some people even take ten years to pass the exam. Xiao Jia has a senior fitter master, so in another five or six years, it shouldn't be a problem. In fact, those five years in between won't affect him at all..."

"Brother Qin, let me be frank with you, if it weren't for this, such a good thing wouldn't have come your way, after all..."

"But Xiao Qin, I don't know whose gossip and instigation he listened to, couldn't think straight for a while..."

"..."

They initially thought Jia Dongxu had some kind of health problem, or even a disability, but when they learned it was just a "minor issue," Qin's father looked at Qin Huairu as if he wanted to devour her.

As Matchmaker Sun said, if it weren't for this, such a good opportunity would never have come their way, and they might never have had the chance to marry into the city.

result……

If it weren't for the matchmaker Sun still being there, he would have wanted to teach Qin Huairu a lesson.

Not wanting to miss this opportunity, Qin's father disregarded Qin Huairu's wishes and immediately put on a fawning smile, pleading with Matchmaker Sun, "Matchmaker Sun, look...why don't you trouble yourself to make another trip and talk to the Jia family..."

Oh no! It's too late!

Seeing this, Matchmaker Sun looked extremely regretful and sighed helplessly, "This matter was originally very likely to succeed, but the mother got angry when she heard that Xiao Qin didn't like her son."

They're city folks after all. They finally get to humble themselves, and even after this outcome, they still have to save face!
They said they don't want me to introduce them to girls from the countryside anymore; they only want city girls, even if their circumstances aren't great..."

Given Jia Zhangshi's attitude, even if Qin Huairu changed her mind now, she couldn't mediate, so she naturally had to refuse.

However, while there was some embellishment in what she said, there was really nothing false.

Obvious.

This was retaliation from Matchmaker Sun.

Although she concealed some information about the Jia family, her actions were indeed somewhat inappropriate.

However, in all fairness, pairing Jia Dongxu with Qin Huairu would still be more than enough, and Qin Huairu would actually be marrying above her station.

When she developed a boil on her body, the matchmaker Sun's first action was not to hide it and let it fester, but to decisively prick it open and choose to cut off her own arm.

It's far better to proactively confess and admit to a problem than to have it exposed later.

Not to mention, Qin Huairu's advantage originally lay with the Jia family.

Even Qin Huairu's own father isn't on her side right now.

When Matchmaker Sun left the Qin family, Qin Huairu, with a bright red handprint on her face, chased after her from behind.

"Matchmaker Sun, you...I..."

Facing Matchmaker Sun, Qin Huairu felt incredibly conflicted and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Even if she were stupid, she would know that she had just been tricked by Matchmaker Sun.

"Xiao Qin, it's better to keep your mind simple. You're so young, don't have so many complicated thoughts, it won't do you any good."

Seeing Qin Huairu's miserable state, Matchmaker Sun felt incredibly pleased.

Relieve your anger!
Since Qin Huairu dared to play with snakes, she should be prepared to be bitten by them at any time.

After giving Qin Huairu a warning, Matchmaker Sun said to her in a "friendly" manner, "Don't worry, I've taken your family's money and promised your father, so I will do my best to continue helping you find a family in the city."

Even if the Jia family is gone, there's still the Zhang, Yang, and Wang families…

Although they managed to regain their composure, they couldn't afford to lose their reputation, so they had to continue this task.

However, it's uncertain whether the urban families they'll find next will be as well-off as the Jia family.

"Thank you... thank you!"

(End of this chapter)