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Chapter 142: Searched High and Low, and Found It Effortlessly
Chapter 142: Searched High and Low, and Found It Effortlessly
During the house tour, the female relatives and elders were quite satisfied. Although Deng Changyuan's room only had a frame bed, the brick and tile house was still a significant upgrade from the mud-brick houses.
Moreover, in this era, most households didn't have much furniture, so it was normal for the new house to be unfurnished.
After the tour, it was time for lunch.
The lunch included chicken, duck, fish, and meat, which was quite a spread.
After lunch, the female party rested for about ten minutes before preparing to leave.
Deng Changyuan's parents then handed out the red envelopes and gifts to the visiting party. The gifts were standard, and the red envelopes followed the usual amount: 2 yuan for everyone else, and 6 yuan for the main character, Ou Guohua.
They also gave 5 yuan to the matchmaker, Deng Shirong. It wasn't overly generous, but it wasn't stingy either.
Before they parted ways, Ou Guohua was relatively calm. Seeing the family home in this era was akin to getting engaged, and she was sure to marry into Naye Village. With plenty of time to see her friend Ping, there was no reason to feel sad.
However, Ou Guofang was different. She held Zhang Xiuping's hand and said softly, "Sister Ping, this parting might last until Ou Guohua's wedding!"
Zhang Xiuping patted her hand and comforted her, "Sister Guofang, I haven't forgotten about you. It's just that with all the other things going on, and it's been hard to find a suitable match for you.
From now on, I'll talk to my father-in-law and have him look around the nearby villages. I promise we won't leave you behind. We three sisters said we'd stay together forever, and now that I and Ou Guohua are together, we won't forget you."
Ou Guofang nodded repeatedly, "Sister Ping, I'll be waiting for your good news."
The three sisters chatted for a bit before Ou Guofang and Ou Guohua left with their relatives, visibly reluctant to go.
On the way back home, Zhang Xiuping said to her father-in-law, "Father, if you have the time, could you help find a match for my other sister?"
Deng Shirong had seen the emotional farewell between his eldest daughter-in-law and her childhood friends. He nodded and said, "Sure, I'll give it some thought and see if there are any suitable young men in the surrounding villages."
Zhang Xiuping smiled, "Thank you, Father. Try to find a good family for her, one without any major issues. I'm living well, and it would be hard for me to see her struggle."
Deng Shirong agreed, "I understand. When you first mentioned it, I was already thinking about finding a good family for her. There are plenty of young men who would be suitable, but I want to find the best one for her."
Zhang Xiuping beamed, "Thank you, Father, for your thoughtful consideration."
Back home, Deng Shirong took out his water pipe and sat at the door, smoking while searching his memories for a suitable match for Ou Guofang.
After a few puffs, he thought of a good candidate. He was a young man from Shanggaoxing Village, who, in the future, would become a millionaire with a successful business. Besides his business acumen, he was known for his gentle nature and constant smile. No one in the village had ever seen him lose his temper.
If Ou Guofang were to marry him, she would likely have a happy and prosperous life. It would be a good match indeed.
However, what made Deng Shirong hesitate was that he knew the young man’s wife from his past life. She was a good woman, and her supportive nature had played a significant role in the young man becoming a millionaire businessman. If he intervened, he would have to break up this couple, and he truly didn’t want to do that.
Even though he wasn’t sure about the quality of their relationship, the fact that they had lived together for decades without quarrels and had a thriving life was enough for Deng Shirong to feel that he shouldn’t meddle.
While Deng Shirong was torn, someone herding two oxen passed by his house on the main road.
Recognizing the herder, Deng Shirong suddenly remembered an old saying: "You can search high and low without finding what you need, but when it comes to you, it’s effortless."
The young man herding the oxen was from the neighboring village of Yangdipopo, named Deng Changdong. He was a hardworking and easygoing young man, known for his strong sense of responsibility. In his past life, his wife had become permanently disabled due to an accident and was bedridden, unable to take care of herself.
Despite this, Deng Changdong had devotedly cared for his wife for twenty-eight years until she passed away. His character was truly admirable.
Most importantly, breaking up this couple wouldn’t weigh on Deng Shirong’s conscience; in fact, he felt it would be a good deed.
If Deng Shirong didn’t intervene, according to Deng Changdong’s past life, he would marry the same wife, and her accident would likely still happen. Such an event would be a tragedy for both Deng Changdong and his wife. The only way to prevent this was to break them up, allowing each to take a different path and avoid the tragic fate of their past lives.
With this in mind, Deng Shirong didn’t rush to talk to Deng Changdong about matchmaking. Instead, he called out to his eldest daughter-in-law, who was chatting with his eldest daughter: “Aiping, come here for a moment.”
Zhang Xiuping walked over and asked, “Father, what is it?”
Deng Shirong smiled and said, “I just thought of someone who might be a good match for your young friend Ahfang. I’ll tell you about him, and if you think it’s a good idea, I’ll talk to his parents about matchmaking.”
Zhang Xiuping, surprised by how quickly her father-in-law had found a candidate, became interested and sat down on a nearby stool. “Sure, go ahead. I’m listening.”
Deng Yunzhen also joined in, eager to hear more.
Deng Shirong gave a brief introduction: “He’s from the neighboring village of Yangdipopo, named Deng Changdong. He’s a very easygoing young man. If I remember correctly, he’s a year older than YunTai. His parents are cattle herders for the production team, and he has four siblings, with him being the oldest.
Right now, his family has taken on a few oxen from the production team to raise. Their financial situation isn’t great, but once the new calves grow up and are sold, it will be a significant amount of money.
Moreover, they also raise pigs and chickens, so their future looks promising.”
Zhang Xiuping nodded in agreement and then asked, “Father, does their house have enough room?”
Deng Shirong laughed. “In our village, besides our own house, not many have enough room. However, if his siblings squeeze a bit, they can spare a room for him to get married.”
Zhang Xiuping, understanding the living conditions in the countryside, nodded. “As long as there’s a place to live, that’s fine. Father, you should go talk to his parents about the match.”
(End of Chapter)
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