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The discussion between Wang and Liu Qingzhi was still ongoing.
Liu Qingzhi extended her delicate hand, curling her fingers gracefully, lightly brushing a strand of hair from her forehead. With a gentle smile that didn't reveal her teeth, she spoke softly, "Mother, don't worry. I will take good care of you once I have a good life!"
If such a gentle and beautiful gesture were performed by a fair-skinned, serene woman, it would surely be delightful and refreshing.
However, paired with Liu Qingzhi's bright red lips, the occasional eye roll, and her dark hands while standing at the entrance of a dilapidated cave, it appeared quite unsettling!
If Liu Qingxi were here, she would definitely think Liu Qingzhi was trying to be funny; in modern times, she would be considered an eccentric.
But Wang did not feel that way; she thought it was wonderful: "That's right, my daughter is prettier than others. She looks just like me; her appearance is no less than the girls in town.
By the way, these two ladies have entrusted a Matchmaker from a family in town. You must take good care of yourself at home; you can't get tanned when they come to see you!"
"I know, I know, Mother. Why isn't dinner ready yet?"
"Alright, alright, I'll go hurry them up!" Wang said cheerfully after finishing her conversation with Liu Qingzhi.
Even the Fourth House and Fifth Branch, whom she usually found displeasing, were not given much trouble today.
Thinking about how Liu Qingzhi's marriage could be resolved this time, it would also solve her son Liu Qingshu's marriage issues. The bride price received would be more than enough for him to marry.
A chilling smile appeared on her sharp face.
Time passed quickly. Liu Qingxi spent two hours transforming the courtyard into a refreshing space. The flowers swayed in the wind as if smiling and waving at people; their resilient vitality allowed them to thrive even after changing environments!
Compared to the dilapidation when they first moved in, the neat fence gate and the circle of flowers and plants around the yard made it look like a paradise!
In a luxurious three-entry courtyard in town, a woman dressed in a bright red long skirt with a large red flower on her head and an exaggeratedly wide mouth, along with her signature scarf, donned the standard Matchmaker attire!
"Ah, Master Wan, this time I've found you a lovely girl who is sure to please you!"
Across from him sat a plump man in his forties, with a smooth, shiny face devoid of any facial hair, and his eyes were mere slits.
He strained to open his mung bean-like eyes and extended his chubby hand. "Matchmaker, please sit!"
"Ah, Master Wan, for your sake, I’ve run around tirelessly and finally found a girl. Her family is willing to let her marry over; she’s just sixteen years old, the age of blooming flowers. Just imagine holding her in your arms..."
The Matchmaker wore an expression that said you know what I mean, sharing a knowing smile with the man.
The Matchmaker was none other than the renowned matchmaker of the town, known for her silver tongue. She had facilitated countless marriages in her lifetime and claimed that there was no match she couldn't make—only those she didn't want to.
However, her personality was somewhat peculiar. When she wanted to help, she did quite well, pairing young handsome men with beautiful girls on numerous occasions.
But when she didn’t want to help, it was equally unhelpful; as long as someone could pay, she would find a way to make the match happen, resulting in many ill-fated unions.
In short, people had mixed opinions about her; she never argued back and continued to do things her way.
The Master Wan mentioned by the Matchmaker was none other than Wandehai, the owner of Wanjia Restaurant, which was the rival of Yang's Tavern. He had a round belly like a general's and always entered a room with his belly first.
At over forty years old, instead of properly managing his restaurant and raising his children, he indulged in brothels and had a penchant for young girls around sixteen years old.
He adored their supple and elastic skin.
However, everyone in Biqi Town knew of his reputation and avoided him like the plague.
This time, after much difficulty, the Matchmaker had found a girl from the countryside and hurried to report back.
The man patted his round belly and laughed heartily. "Not bad at all! Matchmaker, if you manage this well, there will be plenty of benefits for you!"
The Matchmaker smiled flatteringly. "Master Wan, can I not trust you?"
In the search for beautiful women, Wandehai has never been stingy, and the Matchmaker is well aware of this.
After all, her principle has always been that one is willing to hit and the other is willing to take it. If one seeks money, they shouldn't expect an easy life afterward; if not seeking money, she will definitely match them with someone of equal status.
“Master Wan, when do you have time? I’ll bring someone over for you to see,” she said. This time, she had put in a lot of effort and needed to make a good profit.
“Sure! The sooner, the better, haha!” The man thought about the few concubines in his backyard that he had grown tired of and was filled with anticipation for the newcomer.
“Alright, I’ll arrange it right away and let you see them as soon as possible!” The Matchmaker also wanted to finalize the marriage quickly; the benefits Wandehai provided were enough for a family's expenses for a year.
An hour later, Liujia Cave welcomed an important guest.
Mrs. Wang hurriedly tidied her clothes and groomed her hair, presenting herself in the best possible manner to greet the visitor.
Her usually sharp and harsh face was now filled with smiles, and her previously arrogant demeanor was replaced with flattering gestures.
“Sister Hua, you’re here! Come in and sit down!” Mrs. Wang took out the best things in her home to entertain the guest. Sister Hua referred to none other than the Matchmaker.
“No need for that. I’m here just to let you know that Master Wan has agreed to meet your daughter. How things turn out will depend on your performance!” The Matchmaker held a low opinion of Mrs. Wang as a mother.
Even if their family conditions were poor, they shouldn’t send their daughter into such a den of wolves.
However, taking money to resolve issues was something she felt no guilt about; one was willing to pay, and the other was willing to provide a person.
Hearing the Matchmaker's words, Mrs. Wang was overjoyed. Her smile deepened, adding more lines to her face as she revealed two rows of yellow teeth.
The Matchmaker felt somewhat nauseated: “Alright, I’ve delivered the message. The sooner Master Wan can meet, the better. You should see when he has time.”
Before she could finish speaking, an eager Mrs. Wang interrupted: “Yes, yes, yes! There’s always time! We’ll head to town first thing tomorrow morning!”
Matchmaker glanced at her coldly, shedding a tear of sympathy for Liu Qingzhi, and ultimately made a decision without any objections.
Not wanting to linger for a moment longer, Matchmaker stood up to leave after agreeing on a time.
Mrs. Wang spoke up to keep her: "Sister Hua, why don't you rest a bit before leaving?"
"No, I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be going now!"
After stepping out of the cave and walking a few paces, a sixteen-year-old girl approached, her pink dress adding an extra touch of beauty.
Though not exceptionally beautiful, in this countryside, it was still possible to marry a hardworking Fellow, yet she insisted on pursuing wealth and luxury.
Not wanting to engage further, Matchmaker moved aside to leave, but the girl Child blocked her path: "Thank you for your kind words, Aunt Hua. If I could become wealthy, I would never forget you!"
The girl Liu Qingzhi attempted to bow like others but ended up doing it awkwardly.
"I'll thank you here first!" Matchmaker said with exasperation as she quickly left, as if something were chasing her from behind.
With a mother like Mrs. Wang, it was hard for Liu Qingzhi not to turn out this way.
What she didn't expect was that the even stranger actions of the mother and daughter duo were yet to come.
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