The Tempting Educated Youth Married to a Rough Man-Chapter 83 - 81: Wu Laidi: My Sister-in-law Is a Bit Off
"Sister-in-law, if you have something to say, just say it."
"Well, it’s nothing major. You see, your niece Lihong is at the age for marriage. I’m thinking, since our families are close, it’s worth discussing."
Wu Laidi: "..."
She looked up at Mrs. Li, puzzled, "Your standards are so high, who could possibly meet them?"
"The Xiao Family’s boy!" Mrs. Li looked down smugly, "The fifth one, who drives cars."
Wu Laidi couldn’t believe it, "What? That kid got together with Lihong?"
"Not yet, isn’t that why I’m asking you," Mrs. Li didn’t think the Xiao Family would refuse. After all, the Li Family was one of the more prosperous families in the Silly Deer Team.
"But," Mrs. Li added, "the two already have a spark. Just a little matchmaking, and it’s certain to happen!"
Wu Laidi licked her lips, hesitated for a long time, and decided to speak frankly, "Could there be a mistake?"
Mrs. Li immediately glared, "Wu Laidi, what do you mean by that? Can’t stand my daughter having a good life? Or are you saying my daughter isn’t good enough for Xiao Chenye?"
"No..."
"Hmph! You better really think that way."
Wu Laidi, not being eloquent and no match for Mrs. Li in attitude, watched her smug face with indescribable irritation.
Forget it, it’s hard to persuade someone doomed. If she insists on this one-sided wish, let her hit the wall and understand what it means to be embarrassed.
"Yes," Wu Laidi agreed, "Lihong is a good kid. I watched her grow up, a bit lively, but pretty, just like you, big sister-in-law."
This remark was particularly skillful, flattering two people with one sentence, making Mrs. Li beam with joy.
She felt that this usually timid sister-in-law of hers was endearing for once.
So she didn’t point her guns at Wu Laidi anymore and instead laid out her plans.
Wu Laidi the whole time.
"Hmm."
"Yes."
"Big sister-in-law is right."
"It should be this way."
After Mrs. Li finished speaking, she had a plan in her mind. Leaving Wu Laidi’s house, she headed to the Xiao Family.
Wu Laidi watched Mrs. Li’s back, sighing deeply.
"Mom~"
Li Lixiu looked up, "Do you think my aunt’s plan will work?"
Wu Laidi lowered her head, "You said it’s a plan, don’t you think the Xiao Family won’t notice? That child Lihong is domineering but lacks ability, I’m afraid life won’t be peaceful for her."
"Life won’t move forward."
Wu Laidi was taken aback, "Hmm?"
Li Lixiu gleefully said, "The two don’t stand a chance together. I even saw Li Lihong cornering Xiao Chenye! He doesn’t even bother with her."
"Pfft~"
Wu Laidi laughed, "You child, you’re a mischievous one too."
"Hmph! She can’t always bully me."
"Honestly," Wu Laidi looked at her daughter, "do you have any thoughts about Xiao Chenye?"
Li Lixiu shook her head and said truthfully, "No."
She knew her own capabilities, why go looking for trouble on purpose?
Xiao Chenye, with skills and looks, why would he see her as anything special, just a plain village girl?
She just wanted to find someone similar to her own family, capable!
Then, with nothing to do, they could at least have some conversation.
"Really none?"
"Really."
It’s important to know oneself.
At the Xiao Family.
Ever since Mrs. Xiao learned Xiao Chenye and Wen Ran were going up the mountain to hunt wild boars, she somehow felt uneasy.
She packed this and that in their luggage, yet still felt it wasn’t enough.
Beside her, Xiao Chenxing looked helpless, "Mom, I know you’re worried about my brother and Sister Xiao Wen, but don’t you think your worry is a bit premature?" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
We haven’t even delivered the public grain and task pigs for our team yet, once we hand those over, we can distribute the grain.
Any hunting should only be prepared for after finishing those tasks, right?"
Mrs. Xiao also knew, but when feeling anxious, if not occupied with something, her mind would wander.
"Oh, you little kid, what do you know? Things like this should be prepared in advance, so when the time comes, you’re not thinking, ’Forgot this, didn’t take that.’ That would be troublesome."
Quite reasonable!
Xiao Chenxing chose to stay silent.
"Bang bang bang!"
Xiao Chenxing peered, "Mom, someone’s knocking."
"Go open it, what are you waiting for?"
Xiao Chenxing: "...Alright, I’m going."
"Oh~ busy, are we!"
Mrs. Li was all smiles, scrutinizing the small courtyard of the Xiao family with discerning eyes.
Not large but adequate.
Neatly organized as well.
Especially...
She looked at Xiao Chenxing, "Has Chenxing grown so much? Still in school?"
"Yes," Mrs. Xiao greeted with a smile from inside, "This is just during the holiday, once school starts, we’re continuing with high school freshman year."
"Oh!" Mrs. Li was genuinely surprised, "Still studying? If I remember right, Chenxing is already sixteen. After two years of high school, she’ll be eighteen.
In a blink, it’s time to discuss marriage. Do you plan to keep her studying until she becomes an old maid?"
Those words, though seemingly out of concern, made Mrs. Xiao uncomfortable line by line.
Her smile faded slightly, "No need for you to worry about that, Chenxing is still young. Even after high school, I plan to keep her at home for a couple more years."
Mrs. Li was at a loss, furrowing her brows, feeling disgruntled.
Hmph~
Did she really want to meddle?
If it weren’t for her daughter wanting to marry in, she wouldn’t bother!
Just wait, now you treat me so coldly, when the time comes to propose, don’t expect a warm welcome.
However...
Mrs. Li’s glance swiftly landed on Xiao Chenxing, scrutinizing up and down, quite satisfied.
This girl Chenxing is quite pretty, well-proportioned, not too tall or short, not too fat or thin, could fetch a bride price of fifty to sixty.
Being educated, that bride price might even increase, getting close to a hundred wouldn’t be hard.
This way of appraising a commodity made Xiao Chenxing instinctively reject it.
She quickly ran behind Mrs. Xiao, tugging at her sleeve, whispering, "Mom, I’m going inside to do homework."
"Alright, go."
After Xiao Chenxing left, Mrs. Li’s gaze finally landed on Mrs. Xiao, "Hahaha, this girl Chenxing is just getting prettier."
Mrs. Xiao spread a fake smile, "Hehe, speak up, what brings you here this time?"
"Oh, it’s a happy event!"
Mrs. Li instantly beamed with excitement, "Your Chenye is not young either, hasn’t he found a daughter-in-law he likes yet?"
At the mention of Xiao Chenye and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Xiao visibly softened.
She looked up, curious, "So, what does this have to do with you?"
