After the Yu Family left,
Second Aunt Yang hadn’t left yet. She watched Yang Dahai and his wife with a smile, "Big brother, big sister-in-law, what do you think about Yu Aiguo?"
Zhang Minghua glanced at her husband, "He seems alright, but we still need to think about it."
"What else is there to consider? Is there sothing you’re not satisfied with? Let know." As Second Aunt Yang spoke, she took off her shoes and sat down next to Zhang Ming, "Not to boast, but a lot of girls are looking at Yu Aiguo. This lad has a job, has talent, and cos from a simple family background. His two sisters and one brother are all married off, leaving just him. They say the youngest child is often pampered a bit more, and whatever savings the old folks have will be his, making things like raising children a bit easier in the future. If it weren’t for Xiao Yun’s grandfather having so connection with his father, we wouldn’t even be in consideration. I happened to ntion this when they were talking over drinks, so Xiao Yun’s grandfather thought to keep an eye out, ntioned it when he got ho, and Xiao Yun told . Then I thought of our Yingzi. His family wants soone capable, with a good temper and easy to get along with. It’s like keeping the goods in the family, you know? See if you have any dissatisfaction on your side?"
Zhang Minghua gently held her hand and patted it, expressing her gratitude, "I know you’re thinking of Yingzi, Second Aunt, and I appreciate all your efforts. But this isn’t as simple as picking cabbage; this concerns Yingzi’s lifelong happiness. We really need to look further into this."
Second Aunt Yang gave her a look, "Look at you talking. I’m worried that the opportunity might fly away."
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"Second Aunt, from the man’s side, they haven’t even stated their position yet. The lad sat there without a word. Is this his nature, or does he have other thoughts? I heard he still works as a waiter, and normally, waiters being quick-witted and worldly, shouldn’t be so reserved," expressed Yang PeiMin, finding Second Aunt a bit too hasty.
"PeiMin is right." Zhang Minghua looked at Yang PeiMin approvingly and told Second Aunt Yang, "We’ll need your help in asking whether he has any thoughts or if there are things on our side that he is not satisfied with."
Yang Dahai also spoke up, "For now, go back and tell them we need to think it over."
"Yes, we old folks shouldn’t solely decide. Let the young ones see if they actually like each other too."
Seeing the couple’s resigned expressions, Second Aunt Yang said in frustration, "Then give a deadline so I can respond. Also, let make this clear, if they’re in a rush and he finds soone else, don’t bla ."
Grandma Yang definitely supported her granddaughter; she thought she was absolutely right. The grandson-in-law was not exclusive to Yingzi as a potential spouse, so she was quite anxious. She turned to Yang Dahai, "As her father, you must plan carefully for Yingzi. She might seem okay here, but compared to the girls in the towns nearby, she has no advantage. While your sister still has influence, seize the opportunity quick."
"Don’t worry, Mom."
Grandma Yang shook her head, doubting his tepid assurance, and pulled over Yang Peiying, "Poor child, you’re the youngest in the house and should have the best of everything. But your parents are still pondering over trivialities. So things, only if you grasp them yourself, can anyone else not make decisions for you. Tell Grandma, what do you think of that young man?"
"Grams, among all the grandchildren, Grandma dotes on you the most. You’re not as pretty as your sister, not as tactful as your cousin Peiqiong, not as verbally quick as Peiyan, and not as good in household chores as Peidi. You don’t excel in anything noticeable, but now there is such a good prospect. Grandma tells you, even Peiyan might not find such a good match. Grandma is looking out for you, that’s why Second Aunt introduced him to you."
Yang PeiMin listened with a frown. Was this how one should encourage soone? Truly her grandmother.
Thankfully, Yang Peiying was thick-skinned; though embarrassed, she did not show sha. She sneakily glanced at Zhang Minghua, not knowing how to respond.
Yang PeiMin helped her out, "Grandma, how can you ask Yingzi to answer that? They’ve only t this once, and Yingzi is shy. I reckon she didn’t even get a good look at what Yu Aiguo actually looks like, let alone talk. If you ask her like this, she really wouldn’t know what to say."
"Exactly, Yingzi is just a straight-forward child," added Zhang Minghua.
Grandma Yang looked at Yang PeiMin and said, "PeiMin, I know you married well, but this is your sister’s crucial matter. It’s different from others; it’s incomparable. If she is well, you are too, right? She used to yield to you when she was little. Now that it’s her turn for her own major affair, don’t speak ill of her. Let her decide for herself."
Ah, Grandma thought she was acting out of jealousy to stop her from speaking.
It was laughable.
"PeiMin, Grandma is right; you shouldn’t ddle in this. I heard you’re pregnant, right? At this ti, taking care of yourself is what’s best for the baby," echoed Second Aunt Shen, supporting her mother’s words.
Shen Yiguang consoled her by patting Yang PeiMin’s shoulder, then smiled at Grandma Yang, "PeiMin is just worried about Yingzi. She ans no harm. Yingzi is still young, skilled and talented. Grandma and Second Aunt both care about Yingzi and don’t want her future to be troubled, right? Let’s wait a couple of days; it won’t delay our work much. In marriages, won tend to suffer losses more easily, and once she’s involved, there might be no turning back. To be honest, it’s strange to hear how great the man’s prospects are from Second Aunt, yet he’s considering looking for a bride in a rural area. Even if Cousin Yun’s grandfather and his family are acquaintances, being a bit tipsy shouldn’t warrant such a casual handling of his son’s life."
Second Aunt Shen laughed, "What’s the big deal? Our little Yun also ca from a rural area when she married into their family. Not to boast about my own daughter, but Xiao Yun really does well, managing everything smoothly both at ho and outside. She knows how to speak, how to act, and went back to work right after finishing her maternity leave. Her in-laws and the other elders are extrely satisfied, even the neighbors give thumbs up when they talk about her. So, considering us isn’t without influence from little Yun."
Second Aunt Yang’s eldest daughter had married into the town, bringing her considerable pride.
Yang PeiMin rembered Cousin Yun; not so easy to deal with, indeed.
The original owner of the body had often fought with her as a child. With all that Second Aunt Yang said, she wasn’t wrong; Cousin Yun really knew how to play the ga, always telling people what they wanted to hear.
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