Chapter 146: Chapter 146 Li Xiulan Is Furious Chapter 146: Chapter 146 Li Xiulan Is Furious Zhao Linxin was good-natured, and since the girl didn’t want to matchmake, she couldn’t force it. Besides, what she said was reasonable.
Li Xiulan clearly had ulterior motives, and didn’t explain the situation to me clearly. I blame myself for not asking more questions. But it’s clear from what the girl just said that she’s not without someone to look after her, and I certainly can’t afford to offend her.
So she said, “No worries, this is a matter of mutual consent after all. Since you, young lady, aren’t interested, let’s drop it. It’s not a wasted trip either, I’ve still got your red dates.”
Having said that, she popped one into her mouth and began eating, then her eyes lit up, and she gave Luo Qiao a thumbs up while speaking with a mouthful, “Delicious, where did you buy them from?”
Luo Qiao grabbed a handful and stuffed it in her other pocket, “My uncle brought them from Capital City.”
Luo Qiao picked up her basket and stepped out the yard, facing the villagers who’d come for the spectacle, she gave a few dates to each, “Thanks for spreading the word, everyone. I’m still young and not considering marriage.
Otherwise, I’d be wasting everyone’s time. I have porridge on the stove, so I won’t chat much longer. Everyone, go home for breakfast. Thank you all for your efforts.”
The people took their gifts, all smiles, “Rest assured, we’ll make sure your message gets out. Focus on school; it’s important. Once you get into university and come back, Qingshan Village will have its very first university student.”
Someone called out, “Let’s disperse, folks, let’s disperse. These dates are really tasty!”
Luo Qiao nodded to the matchmaker Zhao Linxin, “I’m going to check on the pot now. Take care on your way, Auntie Zhao.”
She completely ignored Li Xiulan standing there. Right now, Li Xiulan was so angry, she was fuming, having been thoroughly embarrassed in front of the village. It wouldn’t be long before the Gao Family would become the top gossip in the village.
Yet throughout the morning, Luo Qiao hadn’t let the matchmaker reveal who had come to propose, which was infuriating.
Li Xiulan looked up at the sky, closed her eyes, and after a great effort, she managed to restrain herself from the urge to barge in and tear Luo Qiao apart.
Zhao Linxin, seeing Li Xiulan so aggravated, said, “Let’s go. What are we still doing here?”
The onlookers also shouted, “Go on, Li Xiulan, don’t waste any more time. You still have to work after breakfast, right?”
Then the crowd ahead burst into laughter once again, leaving Li Xiulan so angry, she didn’t even know who to curse.
With a fierce glare back at the courtyard, Li Xiulan stormed off without waiting for the matchmaker, Zhao Linxin.
After the villagers had left, Lu Yichen and Stone came over, with Stone rushing to Luo Qiao’s side, “Sister Luo Qiao, are you alright?”
Luo Qiao replied, “I’m fine. Why do you ask, Stone?”
Stone frowned, “I wanted to rush out, but Brother Lu held me back. He said it might make things worse for you, attract more idle talk… it was really frustrating.”
Luo Qiao flicked his forehead lightly, “Brother Lu was right. A small thing like this I can handle. You’ve got to understand, people will talk, and Li Xiulan is just looking for a place to vent today.
If you guys had come over, who knows what nonsense she’d spread around and tarnish our reputation, you get it?”
Stone didn’t fully comprehend, but he understood that some things should be avoided and that people shouldn’t be allowed to speak ill of Sister Luo Qiao. Adults can be so mean.
Luo Qiao brought out the steamed dumplings and directed Lu Yichen, “Hurry up and bring out the side dishes and porridge. We’ve already been delayed quite a bit; don’t end up being late for work later.”