""You don’t need to worry about this anymore, Grandfather talked so much with you today because he actually wanted your grandfather to know how much he values you. Otherwise, with Grandfather Li’s temperament, do you think he would have chatted with you that much?"
Thinking of Old Master Li’s temperament, Chuxia’s expression immediately relaxed. Right, in the past, when she accompanied Zhao Qihui to the Li family, Old Master Li might have put on the airs of an elder. He had a more outgoing personality than Grandfather Li, but when it came to dealing with the younger generation, he was much stricter than Grandfather Li. He required that when he spoke, the younger generation could not interrupt or contradict him. Simply put, in front of the younger ones, he was right if he was right, and he was right even when he was wrong. Whoever dared to talk back to him, he would turn against them!
Since he willingly let go of his dignity and initiated a conversation with her today, it was clear that Old Master Li couldn’t hold back his eagerness to reconcile with Grandfather Li. Therefore, if she meddled further, she would only spoil things.
"Sis, do you favor me or Grandfather Li?"
After thinking it over, Zhao Qihui said, "I haven’t really thought about this question. They are both very good to me, but if I have to say, I feel closer to your grandfather, that is, Grandfather Li."
"Don’t worry, even if you said you are closer to Grandfather Li, I won’t tattle to your grandfather." Chuxia glanced around the room at everyone having an animated conversation, unable to help but reflect, "It’s really strange. They can hit it off just like that. Isn’t this proof of the saying ’Those who are not kin don’t enter the kin’s door’?"
"Anyway, there’s nothing else to do; come with me to see the new son-in-law..." Zhao Qihui, pulling Chuxia forward, headed towards the alley, "Su Qin had already given me a heads-up, and she must be annoyed since I ran off midway."
"Great, I love joining in on this kind of excitement." Chuxia smiled, her bright eyes curving into crescents, "Every time I visited in the past, I monopolized you, which annoyed her. She often rolled her eyes at me."
"Hehe..." Zhao Qihui couldn’t help but feel sentimental, "Yes, back then, every time you came, you would stick to me like a little tail. It hasn’t been long since then, and you’re already married. In no time at all, you might even become a mother."
"It’s not as fast as you say." Chuxia glared at her, "I’m still a child myself. I don’t want to have kids right now."
"That’s not for you to decide..." Zhao Qihui teased, laughing, "There are a lot of elders in the family, pressuring you every day. I’ll see whether you have a child or not."
"Qihui!" Su Qin stood at the door and, upon seeing Zhao Qihui coming over, immediately acted as if she had found her main support, "You’ve finally come. He’s here; help me take a look, hurry." Then, grabbing Chuxia’s hand and speaking affectionately, "Chuxia is here too, it’s perfect with you here to keep me company outside, I won’t be so anxious."
"So, the guy is interested in Chuxia, not you, right?" Zhao Qihui looked at her with disdain, "Aren’t you plainly telling me that I pose no threat to you?"
"Hehe..." Su Qin, feeling exposed, laughed sheepishly, "He...he and your Grandfather are from the same village, so that’s why I asked you to check him out, otherwise... otherwise let’s go in together."
"I won’t go in. I just came to accompany my sister. There are still a bunch of guests at home, so I should get back." Chuxia turned to leave, considering that they clearly showed consideration for her. How could she join in the excitement? If the match wasn’t successful, it would all be blamed on her.
"Chuxia!" Su Qin, in desperation, clutched her hand tightly, "Can you do me a favor, please?"
"Just..." Su Qin hesitated for a moment, then finally made up her mind, "If your sister goes in and thinks he’s also okay, will you and your sister accompany me to talk to him for a bit, please?"
"No." Chuxia looked at her seriously, "I hate when people try to use me."
"I’m using you; I was hoping that if he was charmed by you..."
Chuxia interrupted her, "It means the same thing, but please show me some respect. I am a married woman, and I do not engage in such things as being a test stone for others." After speaking, she forcefully pulled her hand away and turned to leave.
As Zhao Qihui, who had been watching the two communicate, sighed, she also started to walk away.
"Qihui." Su Qin, in a state of urgency, grabbed her, "Are you really my good friend?"
"I understand your feelings, and I can comprehend your fears, but have you considered how inappropriate your behavior just now was? Chuxia is no longer the little girl who used to follow me around. She is married now, and her husband’s family has a background beyond your imagination. Now, you want her to help you test the waters with your blind date; do you think you are entitled to ask her to do that? It’s not just you; even if it were my own blind date, I wouldn’t have the right to ask her to do such a thing. You really should think it over." Zhao Qihui patted her shoulder, "I’ll go check on her first, then come back to help you with the matchmaking."