Chapter 778: Chapter 778 It’s Almost New Year Chapter 778: Chapter 778 It’s Almost New Year Qi Chan left, only asking Shu Yu to wait for news, assuring her it wouldn’t take long to be at ease.
Shu Yu wasn’t in a rush; she spent the afternoon with the old lady, and together they returned to Righteous Dao Village, continuing her tasks in an orderly manner.
Letters and New Year goods had been sent out. In the following days, Shu Yu accompanied the old lady on two trips to the county town.
As the New Year approached, despite Madam Ruan and Daya being in the county town, the old lady still worried, fearing they might overlook something.
It was Shu Yu’s first New Year back, and the old lady placed extra importance on it, requiring certain items to be procured personally.
Shu Yu specifically went around the county Office entrance but Qi Chan had not returned.
Not only had he not returned to Heichang County, neither had Meng Yunzheng nor Zhao Xi.
Time swiftly passed, and soon it was the 29th; even the usually desolate Righteous Dao Village had started buzzing with festive energy.
The manor had already undergone a thorough cleaning; that morning, Wang Changdong had just bought couplets from the county town and was now directing others to hang them.
Shu Yu and Aunt Fang sat in the living room doing paper cutting; Aunt Fang had skillful hands, reportedly inheriting the craft from her mother, who was adept at it. Sometimes, during festive occasions or the New Year, her mother would help cut a whole set.
Naturally, Aunt Fang could do it too, and Shu Yu was learning from her. Once finished, she planned to take them back to the county town to decorate.
There were already two cutouts of lucky babies on the table, looking very naive and endearing, which Shu Yu greatly admired, though they were complex and labor-intensive to cut.
However, Shu Yu seemed determined to master these babies, insisting on cutting out a rough shape.
Aunt Fang watched amusedly, “You’re already quite impressive. You don’t know, our Xiyue, despite learning for many years, can only cut the character ‘spring.’ She’s good at other things but her hands are just not nimble. She couldn’t learn archery from her father, nor paper cutting from me. But you, you learn everything quickly, can write and read, and have a sharp mind.”
Aunt Fang was envious beyond words; if only Xiyue could be like Shu Yu, she wouldn’t have any worries.
“Everyone has their strengths; Xiyue’s attentiveness is also a significant asset, especially in the mountains where it can save lives,” said Shu Yu, focusing intently on her cutting, cautious not to sever the piece.
Aunt Fang pondered, “True, last time the third team even brought two chickens to our house, thanking Xiyue for saving them from trouble.”
As she spoke, she suddenly looked around, and seeing no one nearby, leaned closer to Shu Yu and whispered, “Yu, Auntie wants to ask you, what do you think of Ma Lu?”
“He’s quite good. Why do you ask?” Shu Yu answered offhandedly while continuing her crafting.
Aunt Fang’s voice dropped even more, “Then, do you think he could make Xiyue happy?”
Shu Yu cast a reproachful look at Aunt Fang, who chuckled awkwardly, quickly adding, “I’ll cut you another set later, even prettier than this one.”
Shu Yu put down the scissors, but was more concerned about what Aunt Fang had just mentioned, “What did you mean by what you just said?”
Lately, why does everyone keep bringing up marital matters, it’s not even spring yet.
Aunt Fang explained, “Recently, someone approached me wanting to matchmake Xiyue. But the suitor they found…”
Well, the suitor was also an exiled convict, but previously, he was a young master from a wealthy family, having both knowledge and looks, seemingly quite suitable.