Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space-Chapter 512: A Good Day

"Who is it?" Zhang Shi said, uttering the two words she had used most frequently these days.

"Is Matchmaker Sun home? I am the steward from the Luo family. Our master has a favor to ask of her."

Matchmaker Sun, who was in the courtyard, visibly brightened. In the village, the only family that could afford guards was the Luo family, once very famous throughout Shanggu Town.

Today is a good day; all the fine young men from the village have arrived, and she felt relieved.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, open the door." A guest is a guest, and since they’ve already reached the door, you can’t keep it shut. Sun Pozi stood up and said.

"Okay," Zhang Shi hurriedly opened the door.

Meanwhile, Li Shi also stood up, "Auntie, I’ll leave the matter of Shu Ge’er to you. I’ve been here for quite a while, and I know you’re busy, so I won’t hold you up any longer..."

"Alright, I got it," Sun Pozi laughed, "I’m indeed a bit busy, but make sure to come and chat when you have time..."

"Sure, sure, I enjoy talking with you too, I’ll definitely come by when I have time."

"Right... take the stuff with you." As they moved, Sun Pozi suddenly remembered the basket by the table and turned to get it, but Li Shi stopped her.

"What stuff, it’s all homemade, nothing much, feel free to eat it, auntie. We have more at home, so I won’t hold you up. I’ll be going now..."

With a bit of pulling and shoving, Li Shi headed towards the door, just as Elder Luo was entering. She smiled slightly, nodded, and exited the gate.

Sun Pozi quickly motioned for her daughter-in-law to see her off, while she greeted Elder Luo with a blossoming smile, "Oh my, why did you come personally, sir? Just send someone to call for me, and this old lady would have come over."

Elder Luo replied, "No, no, not ’sir’ or anything. I’m just like you all now, living off the land. I may look a bit older than you, Sister Sun, but if you don’t mind, you can just call me Brother Luo."

Hearing this, Matchmaker Sun felt extremely flattered. Who was Elder Luo? He was someone people used to envy immensely, and now, he’s letting her call him elder brother. How could Matchmaker Sun not be delighted!

Unable to contain her smile, she quickly said, "Elder is joking. I’m more than happy about it, how could I possibly mind? I’ll call you Brother Luo then."

"Great, great." The purpose was indeed to foster a closer relationship, so Elder Luo had no objection, nodding in agreement, and motioned for those beside him to bring over the presents he had brought.

"We’re like siblings, so this is just a small gift from your brother. Please don’t mind."

"Oh, Brother Luo, you tell me not to stand on ceremony but this... is too much. Why bring so many things? Just your presence already makes me very happy. I really couldn’t take this." Even though Matchmaker Sun wasn’t lacking in food and drink nowadays, she couldn’t help but feel tempted when her eyes fell on the array of items covering the table.

Just the pastries alone filled two packages, and there was a large piece of fine linen, enough to make a set of clothes for each daughter-in-law, not to mention the two jars of wine and the large piece of meat.

"What, are you looking down on your elder brother? Just accept what your brother has brought," Elder Luo’s eyes widened. Even though he had tried to suppress his years of accumulated authority, some of it still seeped out involuntarily, making Matchmaker Sun feel pressured and unable to voice her rejection, so she just smiled instead.

"Is there something Brother Luo came here for today?" Matchmaker Sun, pretending to be clueless, offered the conversation up herself.

Elder Luo was waiting for this, stroking his beard, with the creases on his face deepening.

"To be honest with you, Sister Sun, your elder brother did come with a purpose. I heard the village chief’s family is looking for a match for Jin’er. You know I have a grandson, and it’s not just boasting, but he’s excellent in every way. Though he might be a bit on the older side, older men know how to care better and are more reliable! So I came here despite my old face to ask you to help make the match, sister. Please don’t turn away your elder brother!"

Even though Elder Luo knew he wouldn’t be turned away, he still felt a bit uncertain. After all, these days, Matchmaker Sun had sent quite a few people away from her home, the steward had informed him. So, he came with a strategy of retreat and advance, plus with generous gifts, making it hard for anyone to refuse.

"Where do those words come from, Brother Luo? My job is to make matches, I’d be more than happy to help," she said, laughing and slapping her thigh, "Look at me, too busy talking to Brother Luo, I haven’t even invited him to sit down, how rude, please, please, the house is simple, Brother Luo, don’t mind."

With that, she guided him to the square table in the courtyard. In a farmer’s house, there weren’t too many formalities, plus it was cooler outside than inside with the current heat.

Elder Luo: "I don’t mind, I don’t mind."

"Have some tea," Matchmaker Sun said, taking the teacup from her daughter-in-law’s hand.

"I really was a bit thirsty, so your elder brother won’t stand on ceremony," Elder Luo said, taking a sip happily, his cheerful demeanor putting Matchmaker Sun at ease.

"I’ve noted Brother Luo’s request, but you know how it is with matchmaking, I can only help bring both sides together, the rest depends on their own intentions..."

"I understand, I understand; having your help in matchmaking is already much appreciated by your elder brother."

"Then I’m relieved, Brother Luo can just wait for the news!" 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

They exchanged more pleasantries before Elder Luo left, satisfied with the results.

Matchmaker Sun thought she could finally breathe easy, but then the door was knocked on again, and upon seeing who had come, her face broke into a smile once more.

Indeed, today was a good day, as all the fine young men of the village were arriving one after another.

This time it was Doctor Sun, who was welcomed into the courtyard by Matchmaker Sun.

Both surnamed Sun, they could be considered from the same clan, plus Doctor Sun had excellent medical skills, so his arrival was received with more privilege than others. Matchmaker Sun even specifically asked her daughter-in-law to bring some sugar water.

The purpose, naturally, was also concerning Sun Si.

Sun Si was really a good kid, with handsome features and having learned excellent medical skills from Doctor Sun. Even though he was a doctor, he hadn’t neglected his personal physical training and had been practicing martial arts, making him physically strong.

Matchmaker Sun really liked Sun Si, too, if only her little granddaughter wasn’t so young, or she might have been tempted.

Doctor Sun left with a beaming smile.

Her home continued to be bustling with visitors throughout the day. It wasn’t until evening that Matchmaker Sun could finally take a breather, but even in her dreams that night, she was chased continuously by people, waking her early in fright.

After breakfast, she couldn’t wait to go to the village chief’s house.

"Old Sister," she called as she knocked on the Hua family’s door.

Old Lady Hua was waiting eagerly, heard the voice, and hurriedly opened the door herself without needing her son or grandson to do it, ushering Matchmaker Sun inside.

As soon as Matchmaker Sun arrived, she understood the purpose.

Before Old Lady Hua could speak, Matchmaker Sun couldn’t wait to start talking herself.

She listed the suitors one by one, mentioning all the fine young men they had their eyes on, including a few she found quite suitable herself. After detailing their conditions one by one, she looked expectantly at Old Lady Hua and Qi Shi, "Old Sister, Yun Ao’s mother, what do you think about these options?"