Chapter 296: The Second Nephew's Match

Chapter 296: The Second Nephew's Match

That night.

Naye Village.

Deng Changyuan and Ouguo Hua were playing the human pyramid game.

After ten minutes, the game ended, and Ouguo Hua, savoring the moment, said, "A Yuan, I want to discuss something with you."

Deng Changyuan, lying contentedly on the bed, found the human pyramid game more fun than making large vats: "What is it? Go ahead!"

Ouguo Hua said, "I want to go to the county town to do business."

Deng Changyuan's expression stiffened as he turned to look at his wife, asking, "If you go to the county town, what about me? How can I sleep without you at night?"

Ouguo Hua laughed, "What are you thinking? Do you think I would go to the county town alone?"

Deng Changyuan breathed a sigh of relief, "You scared me there for a moment. I thought you were going to leave me and the kids to go to the county town by yourself!"

Ouguo Hua reached out and touched his chest, laughing softly, "How could I do that? You can't sleep without me at night, and I can't sleep without you either."

Deng Changyuan smiled in satisfaction and then said, "Wife, I now make a stable income of over two hundred a month making large vats. We don't have Ah Tai's conditions; he can stop making vats whenever he wants. If we go to the county town and earn less than what I make now, we'll be a laughingstock."

Ouguo Hua said, "Fangjie and I have been corresponding with Pingjie. She has also suggested that we develop in the county town. She had this idea a long time ago, but the conditions weren't right, and there was no suitable business for us, so it was delayed until now.

As for your income from the pottery factory, we haven't split the household yet. Most of the money you earn from making vats goes to our parents, and you only get a small portion. Working so hard every day, I feel bad for you.

So, don't worry about the income from the pottery factory. No matter how much or how little we earn in the county town, you definitely won't have to work as hard as you do now."

Deng Changyuan was deeply moved. When it came to concern, his wife was unmatched, even more so than his parents. He thought for a moment and said, "Our parents probably won't agree to this."

Ouguo Hua was prepared for this and replied, "A Yuan, you are now the father of two children. You can't always listen to your parents. As the old saying goes, a big tree branches out, and a big family splits up. It's inevitable."

If it were before, Deng Changyuan might not have been able to bring up the topic of splitting the household, as he was the main breadwinner, and the combined income of the others didn't even reach half of his. Back then, proposing to split the household would have looked bad.

However, things were different now. The family had shares in the passenger transport company, and they had made a substantial profit from growing watermelons for two consecutive years, which was more than what he earned from making vats. This was a good time to propose splitting the household.

"I'll find a time tomorrow to talk to our parents about this. If they don't agree to us developing in the county town, I'll take the opportunity to propose splitting the household."

"Remember, you said this. Don't back down if our parents oppose it."

"Don't worry, I know what to do. It's getting late, let's go to sleep!"

"Alright, goodnight!"

...

After returning from Dungen Village, Liang Yunfei and his wife truly prioritized their daughter's marriage.

After all, her father had repeatedly said he was nearing the end of his life and wouldn't make it through the year. If this were true, they needed to hurry and get their daughter married. Otherwise, if they waited another two or three years, she would become an old maid.

Therefore, upon returning, Rainqing's mother said, "What Dad said is indeed important. I'll go and find a matchmaker tomorrow to arrange Rainqing's marriage as soon as possible."

Liang Yunfei shook his head, "Finding a matchmaker isn't very reliable. They tend to say only good things and even help hide some of the other person's intolerable flaws. I think it's better to have a friend introduce someone."

Rainqing's mother thought about it and nodded, "That makes sense. Let's find a friend to introduce someone. It would be best if we can find a suitable match."

Liang Yunfei said, "We should find someone with a wide network or a good reputation. Such people usually have good judgment and can introduce more reliable candidates."

Rainqing's mother mused, "That's true. Let me think about who would be a good matchmaker."

Liang Yunfei also racked his brain. After some thought, his eyes lit up, and he said, "I have someone in mind. If this person has a brother who is still unmarried, then this match is worth pursuing."

Rainqing's mother quickly asked, "Old Liang, who are you thinking of?"

Liang Yunfei said, "The owner of Sufeng Restaurant. You know I've eaten there a few times, and he left a good impression on me. He's steady, confident, and very good at dealing with people. He's a rare talent.

Unfortunately, he's already married to a beautiful and capable wife.

In our previous interactions, I didn't ask if he had any other brothers. I'll find time tomorrow to inquire and see if he has any suitable younger brothers."

Rainqing's mother was also somewhat moved by the idea. As the largest and most upscale restaurant in the county town, Sufeng Restaurant was well-known to her. If they could form a family alliance with such a prominent businessman, it would indeed be a matter of great joy.

"Alright, you go to Sufeng Restaurant tomorrow to inquire. Even if they don't have any suitable brothers, you can ask him to help introduce someone."

"Then it's settled. Don't rush to find anyone else; let's see what I find out tomorrow."

"Okay!"

...

The next day.

Due to his eagerness, Liang Yunfei had breakfast and then cycled to Sufeng Restaurant.

At this time, Sufeng Restaurant had already opened. Although it did not serve breakfast, it still opened early to prepare for lunch and dinner.

Liang Yunfei pretended to be passing by and saw Deng Yuntao standing at the entrance. He called out, "Mr. Deng, good morning!"

Deng Yuntao turned at the sound of his voice and immediately recognized him, smiling and greeting, "Director Liang, good morning! Have you had breakfast?"

"Yes, have you?"

"I've had it too!"

Liang Yunfei parked his bicycle and walked over, saying, "Mr. Deng, I've been here a few times and only see you managing the restaurant. Where are your other brothers?"

Deng Yuntao smiled and said, "My younger brothers are all in school!"

Liang Yunfei felt both relieved and worried. He was relieved to confirm that the other party indeed had brothers, but worried that they seemed too young, still in school. However, in this era, many children in the countryside started school later, and it was quite normal for them to begin reading at ten or so. Many high school students who failed to get into university would retake the exams year after year, and some even repeated for several years.

Therefore, even if the other party was a student, he couldn't conclusively determine their age and needed to ask more clearly.

"Mr. Deng, how many younger brothers do you have, and where is the eldest one studying?"

"I have four younger brothers. The eldest is studying at university in Beijing."

Liang Yunfei's eyes lit up again, and he asked, "Which university in Beijing?"

Deng Yuntao, though not wanting to boast, felt that it would be too pretentious not to when the stage was set.

So, he said with two very impressive words: "Peking University!"

Liang Yunfei was shaken to his core, his face instantly showing a look of shock.

He had never imagined that the other party's brother was a Peking University student. Even though Liang Yunfei thought his daughter was already very excellent, he couldn't help feeling inferior in the presence of such a true son of heaven.

"Congratulations, Mr. Deng! Your brother has a bright future ahead!"

"Thank you, Director Liang!"

Liang Yunfei sighed helplessly, "I originally wanted to introduce a match for your brother, but it seems my efforts are in vain!"

Deng Yuntao's heart stirred, and he said, "Director Liang, my brother is still in school and isn't suitable for a relationship. However, I have a cousin who is of the right age to find a partner. If you have a suitable girl, you can help introduce her!"

A cousin and a younger brother are different, but Liang Yunfei, though no longer hopeful, still smiled and said, "Sure, how old is your cousin? What does his family do? Does he have a job?"

Deng Yuntao gave a brief introduction, "My eldest aunt's family is involved in farming. Last year, they leased over 600 acres of hilly land to grow sugarcane, and this year, the sugarcane harvest was very good! As for my cousin, he is 23 years old and is in the freight business. He already owns five large trucks, and his conditions are quite good."

Just when Liang Yunfei had almost given up hope, this cousin of Mr. Deng turned out to be so outstanding. His family was involved in farming, and he was the same age as his daughter, already owning five large trucks, making his freight business very successful. Such a young and accomplished man would be a perfect match for his daughter!

Liang Yunfei was incredibly excited but managed to keep a calm face, praising, "Mr. Deng, your cousin's conditions are indeed very good. I wonder what he looks like? Is his personality good?"

Deng Yuntao said, "My cousin's appearance is average, similar to mine. He was a bit mischievous when he was young, and boys often get into fights, but he has a significant strength: he doesn't disrespect his family, especially his parents and siblings. He listens to my father very well and takes his advice seriously."

Liang Yunfei nodded inwardly. Mr. Deng's appearance was acceptable, without any obvious strengths or weaknesses. Since his cousin was similar to him, his appearance could be considered satisfactory.

Personality is something that needs to be truly experienced to be evaluated.

As the director of Bobai Forest Farm, Liang Yunfei naturally knew that the freight business was very profitable. Others could earn a lot with just one large truck, and for someone so young to own five large trucks proved that he had exceptional business acumen.

Moreover, the fact that the other party is a cousin of the owner of Sufeng Restaurant also adds a significant point in his favor.

After all, Liang Yunfei had some knowledge of the capabilities of the big boss of Sufeng Restaurant.

In short, this young man was indeed a match for his daughter, and even more than that.

When an opportunity presents itself, it must be seized. Liang Yunfei put aside his reserve and directly said, "Mr. Deng, my daughter is the same age as your cousin, and she also hasn't found a partner yet. I was hoping you could help us arrange a match. What do you think?"

"Ah?"

Deng Yuntao hadn't expected such a direct approach. He quickly waved his hands and said, "Director Liang, I don't really know how to handle such matters. If you're serious about this, let my father help arrange it. He's more experienced in this area, and he's currently in the county town."

Liang Yunfei, delighted, asked, "That's great! When will your father come to the restaurant?"

"Director Liang, please sit down and have some tea. My father will be here soon."

"Alright, I'll stay then!"

...

Twenty minutes later.

"Father, let me introduce you. This is Director Liang from Bobai Forest Farm."

"Director Liang, hello!"

"Mr. Deng, hello!"

After the initial greetings and pleasantries, Liang Yunfei smiled and said, "Mr. Deng, the matter is this: I heard from your eldest son that you have a nephew in the freight business who hasn't found a partner yet. My daughter is the same age as your nephew and also hasn't found a partner. Could you help us arrange a match?"

Deng Shirong, hearing that he was being asked to help set up a match, became interested and asked with a smile, "Director Liang, could you tell me a bit about your daughter?"

Liang Yunfei nodded and said, "My daughter graduated from the county teacher's college and is currently a public school teacher at the first elementary school in Bobai Town. She is 1.6 meters tall, and both her appearance and figure are quite good..."

As Liang Yunfei spoke, Deng Shirong nodded repeatedly. If the information was accurate, his daughter was indeed an excellent match for his nephew.

Of course, everything still needed to be verified.

After Liang Yunfei finished his introduction, Deng Shirong said, "Director Liang, after hearing this, I do think your daughter and my nephew make a good match. Let me talk to my nephew about this and arrange for them to meet this Saturday. What do you think?"

Liang Yunfei said, "That's great, thank you, Mr. Deng!"

Deng Shirong smiled, "Director Liang, don't be so formal. If they hit it off, we will be relatives!"

Liang Yunfei laughed heartily, "To become relatives with you, Mr. Deng, is something I would be very happy about!"

This wasn't just polite talk. In Liang Yunfei's eyes, Mr. Deng was truly an impressive figure, not only owning the largest and most upscale restaurant in the county town but also having a son studying at Peking University. Once he graduates and enters politics, his starting position would likely be the end goal of Liang Yunfei's lifelong efforts.

Who wouldn't want such a capable relative?

Following this, they continued to chat over tea, each hoping to learn more about the other.

After more than half an hour, Liang Yunfei left, feeling very satisfied.

...

The Bobai Sugar Factory wasn't far from Sufeng Restaurant, about a ten-minute drive. Therefore, whenever Bu Zhongshi delivered sugarcane to the factory, if the timing was right, he would come to his uncle's restaurant for a meal. This noon was no exception.

"Cousin-in-law!"

Bu Zhongshi entered the restaurant and greeted his cousin-in-law sitting behind the cash register.

Zhang Xiuping smiled, "Zhongshi, your uncle has been waiting for you for a while. He has some good news to tell you."

"What good news?"

"Let your uncle tell you!"

Bu Zhongshi walked over to the table where his uncle and Grandpa Zhang were sitting and asked curiously, "Uncle, Cousin-in-law said you have some good news for me?"

Deng Shirong smiled, "It's indeed good news. Your match might be coming soon!"

Bu Zhongshi suddenly realized, "Uncle, you found a suitable partner for me?"

Deng Shirong said, "I didn't find her, but it happened by chance. Eat first, and we can talk while you eat."

Bu Zhongshi responded and went to get a bowl of rice, then started eating with the food on the table.

Deng Shirong then gave him a brief overview of the situation and concluded, "According to Director Liang's introduction, this girl is really quite good. However, I still need to have someone verify her background. If the investigation confirms that she is indeed a good match, then you can seriously consider it."

Bu Zhongshi swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "The conditions sound really good. I'll leave it to you, Uncle. I'll follow your advice."

Deng Shirong said, "I've already arranged with Director Liang to have you meet his daughter this Saturday. The time is set, but the outcome of the meeting will depend on the results of my investigation."

Bu Zhongshi nodded, "Alright, I got it!"

...

Over the next two days, Deng Shirong used his connections to conduct a detailed investigation into Liang Yunfei's daughter, Liang Yuxing, focusing particularly on her character and temperament.

Character was a given, as everyone understood its importance.

Deng Shirong included temperament in the investigation because the impact of a good-tempered woman versus a short-tempered one on a family was significant.

A good-tempered woman is usually reasonable and doesn't throw tantrums without cause. She can discuss issues calmly.

On the other hand, a short-tempered woman often flies into a rage at the slightest provocation, like a powder keg ready to explode. Daily life in such a household is mostly spent enduring her outbursts. It would be hard to believe that such a family could be happy.

Therefore, regardless of the reason, one should always avoid short-tempered women. Marrying such a woman would lead to lifelong regret.

Fortunately, the investigation results were satisfactory. Although Liang Yuxing was the only child and had grown up pampered by her parents, she had not developed a "princess" attitude. In fact, no one had ever seen her lose her temper. She was very patient with her students and was generally easy to get along with.

After the investigation, Deng Shirong informed his nephew and advised, "Tomorrow is Saturday. I've arranged to meet Mr. Liang at four in the afternoon. Remember to wear something nice and groom yourself well to make a good impression."

"I look the way I look; no amount of grooming will make me much better."

"Everyone has a certain presence. If you groom yourself to look more spirited, even though your appearance won't change, people will still think you're a good young man."

"Alright, I'll try to look as spirited as possible."

...

Saturday afternoon.

The same large brick house with a courtyard. The elderly Liang, seeing his granddaughter dressed up beautifully, smiled with satisfaction.

He was happy because his son and daughter-in-law had taken his words to heart. They had found a very suitable match for his granddaughter just a few days after returning from Dungen Village.

The elderly Liang smiled warmly at his granddaughter and said, "Xiaoqing, your father tells me that the match he found for you is quite good. Don't be too picky. If you feel it's right, settle down soon. If I can see you married before I go, I will be content."

Hearing her grandfather repeat his concerns, Liang Yuxing felt a bit helpless. She was a firm atheist and did not believe that her grandfather's repeated dreams indicated his impending death. However, her parents, adhering to the principle of "better safe than sorry," had found her a match.

At her age, going on a blind date was quite normal. Liang Yuxing had already prepared herself mentally.

Moreover, the match her father had found seemed to have excellent conditions, though his educational level was a bit lower.

However, not everyone is perfect. Being a driver was already a respectable profession. The fact that this match already owned five large trucks at her age showed exceptional business acumen.

Therefore, Liang Yuxing was not opposed to the match. Otherwise, she wouldn't have dressed up so carefully: "Grandpa, I won't be picky. If it feels right, I'll marry him. After all, women will marry eventually."

The elderly Liang nodded in satisfaction and looked at his son and daughter-in-law, "As parents, you should both go with her. Especially you, Yunfei. You've been a leader at the forest farm for many years and should have a good eye for people. Make sure to look carefully on Xiaoqing's behalf. I don't want her to marry someone with bad intentions because of me. I wouldn't be at peace if that happened."

Liang Yunfei smiled wryly, "Dad, I understand. I'll look carefully. Xiaoqing is my only daughter, and I want her to have the best match more than anyone."

Yuxing's mother also chimed in, "Dad, don't worry. We'll make sure to look out for Xiaoqing."

The elderly Liang nodded and waved his hand, "That's enough. It's almost time, so go now. I'll be waiting for good news."

"Alright, Dad, we'll be on our way!"

"Grandpa, we're leaving!"

"Go ahead!"

After bidding farewell to her grandfather, Liang Yuxing left with her parents. She rode her bicycle, and her parents rode another, heading toward Sufeng Restaurant.

Soon, the family of three cycled through Xinglong Street and arrived at the intersection connecting to Xicheng Road. From this angle, with no buildings blocking the view, Sufeng Restaurant was clearly visible to them.

At that moment, Liang Yuxing, who had been quite calm, felt her heart rate suddenly quicken.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end