"Manman, don’t talk nonsense," Lian Zhizhi said. She was naturally shy, and even in front of her younger sister, she still felt a bit embarrassed.
Lian Manman got off the kang bed, went out to check around, and seeing no one nearby, she closed the door and returned, sitting next to Lian Zhizhi on the kang. The sisters sat by the windowsill, where they could sense anyone approaching or passing by outside.
"Sister, it’s just the two of us. You’re too shy to talk to others, but why are you afraid to talk to ?" Lian Manman nudged Lian Zhizhi with her elbow and whispered.
Lian Zhizhi sighed softly, not saying anything, and her face slowly lost its redness.
"They may care or not, but in the end, it’s still our parents who have the final say," Lian Zhizhi spoke slowly.
Lian Manman glanced at Lian Zhizhi, feeling slightly relieved. Despite her shyness and gentleness, Lian Zhizhi was not soone without her own opinions.
"Our parents have the final say, but it also depends on whether you’re willing or not," said Lian Manman, "Sister, if there’s sothing you’re hesitant to tell our parents, just tell . I’ll pass on the ssage, and I’ll make sure it’s to your liking."
"You little rascal!" Lian Zhizhi laughed aloud.
Without insisting that everything was up to their parents or showing any rejection, Lian Zhizhi’s response was an acknowledgnt of her sister’s words. Lian Manman also smiled with pursed lips.
"Sister, what do you think of Xi Bao?" With the atmosphere so pleasant, Lian Manman seized the mont to ask.
"How would I know what he’s like, I don’t know him," Lian Zhizhi said.
"I think he looks okay. His family, well, they’re just involved in money lending at high interest rates. Their reputation isn’t very good, but I haven’t heard of them doing anything truly bad. You can’t always judge people based on rumors," Lian Manman said, recalling Zhao Xiue’s words. "Why did Sister-in-law Xiu E speak so badly of his family? If it were true, how could we not know at all?"
"His family and ours are not the sa kind," Lian Zhizhi said, "There are many good people in the world, and I can’t go around knowing each one. It still cos down to fate. As for appearances, those are given by our parents, and it’s enough if the person doesn’t look too shabby. Manman, you also shouldn’t just judge people by their appearances in the future."
"Ah?" Lian Manman exclaid in surprise. She knew Lian Zhizhi was composed by nature, but she hadn’t expected her sister’s maturity and steadiness to be to such an extent.
"...Just look at our family. Is Brother Sanlang good-looking? But he’s lazy, and his future wife will definitely suffer. And Sister Huahua is pretty too, but she has a bad heart." Lian Zhizhi used these examples to convince Lian Manman.
It was rare for Lian Zhizhi to do this because she almost never spoke ill of others, especially not her own family mbers.
Lian Manman was moved, knowing Lian Zhizhi was looking out for her well-being.
"Yes, Sister, I’ll rember. You mustn’t judge people by their appearances," Lian Manman nodded in agreent.
Seeing Lian Zhizhi’s attitude, it seed she had no interest in Xi Bao. So...
"Sister, what do you think about Brother Jiaxing?" Lian Manman asked again.
Lian Zhizhi’s gaze shifted away from Lian Manman, her hands fidgeting unconsciously with the hem of her clothes.
Lian Manman had a hunch; Lian Zhizhi’s feelings for Wu Jiaxing were different than they were for Xi Bao.
"Sister, say sothing," prodded Lian Manman, tugging at Lian Zhizhi’s sleeve, deliberately.
"What do you want to say? He’s just a relative who cos to help us with the farming... that’s normal. Ultimately, it’s still up to our parents," Lian Zhizhi said.
"As for relatives, we’re not that closely related to his family. By that logic, Second Uncle Wu’s family is closer, so why don’t they co help us with the farming? These past few days, Brother Jiaxing has been stealing glances at you, Sister, haven’t you noticed?"
"Don’t talk nonsense," Lian Zhizhi’s face turned slightly red again, her eyes quickly sweeping outside the window as if afraid soone might have heard what Lian Manman just said.
Lian Manman couldn’t help but secretly chuckle; she was sure Lian Zhizhi was aware of Wu Jiaxing’s feelings for her.
Wu Yugui and Wu Jiaxing were not idle n; if they wanted to help the Shouxin Family, sending a couple of laborers would have been enough. Both father and son taking the trouble to co personally, with Wu Yugui hinting at it overtly and covertly, was already quite clear.
But, Lian Shouxin and Lady Zhang probably knew it too. During the dinner that day, the to-and-fro, it was almost spelled out. Lady Zhang wasn’t soone who didn’t know when to back down, and yet she asked for Wu Jiaxing’s birthday. Wu Jiaxing’s eager response also said a lot.
Because the two families had a relative relationship and were close, they didn’t proceed like other families which would just send a matchmaker to propose after considering the match to be suitable. It was important that both families were satisfied in all aspects to avoid any issues that might affect the relationship after the proposal.
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