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afternoon.

Guantian Brigade.

Yongfu Village.

Zhu Ying carried a bag of candy cookies and came to the house of the third aunt, the matchmaker in the village.

At this time, the third aunt was sitting in front of her house smoking a hookah.

In later generations, unless they are women who often hang out in bars, KTVs and other nightclubs, the proportion of women smoking is not high.

But in this era, because the Bobai territory is very suitable for growing tobacco leaves, so in the past few decades, a large number of tobacco plants have been planted in Bobai. Almost every production team in the county has planted them. The consequence is that almost all men, women and children smoke. , many children in rural areas even learned to smoke at the age of six or seven (the author's mother learned to smoke at the age of seven and did not quit until she was twenty-seven), and their parents did not care.

Of course, even if parents want to, they can't.

After all, in this rural area in the 1960s and 1970s, who didn’t have a few children? In addition, parents were busy working all day long to earn work points, so they had no time to take care of their children. As long as they didn’t starve their children to death, the rest Totally out of control.

Therefore, it is not strange at all for women of this era to smoke hookah.

Zhu Ying came over and said hello: "Third Aunt!"

Aunt Lin put a cigarette on the mouth of the chimney and said, "Mom Qinghua, why are you here?"

Zhu Ying smiled and handed over the candy cookie in her hand and said, "Third Aunt, I came here to ask you for something."

Third Aunt Lin has been a matchmaker for 20 to 30 years, and she has seen many people like Zhu Ying come to the door with gifts. She took the candy cake, put it on the stool next to her, and asked: "Mom Qinghua, it depends on the situation. Want to find a wife for your Xiaohua? "

Zhu Ying sat down on the stool opposite Third Aunt Lin, nodded and said, "That's indeed what I mean."

Third Aunt Lin lit a match, took a few puffs of cigarette, then let go of the chimney and said, "Qinghua Mom, now that your father-in-law has been rehabilitated, the country has arranged jobs for all four of your family, so all the hard work has come to an end. Moreover, Your Xiaohua is not young anymore, and it’s really time to find a daughter-in-law. I’ll take care of this, and I will definitely help you find a suitable partner to be your daughter-in-law.”

Zhu Ying smiled and said: "Third Aunt, the thing is like this. Today, in order to say goodbye to the hard days in the past, our family went to Suifeng Restaurant for a meal. As a result, when we were checking out and going home, my Xiaohua looked at I hit the girl who was in charge of collecting money.

Therefore, when I came here this time, I wanted to ask my third aunt to help me find out whether the girl has Xu's husband's family and what the situation is like at home. If it is suitable, she can help my Xiaohua to make a match. "

Hearing this, Third Aunt Lin couldn't help but smile and said: "Mom Qinghua, your Xiaohua has really good taste. When I was a matchmaker for a good boss at Suifeng Restaurant last year, I had a meal there. The man in charge The girl who collected the money was indeed very beautiful. I have traveled to many places as a matchmaker, but I have never seen such a beautiful girl!

At that time, I also asked curiously, but unfortunately she was already married and had children, so it was her father-in-law who owned the Suifeng Hotel! "

Zhu Ying was a little disappointed when she heard this, but then she realized that although the girl in charge of collecting money today was pretty, she was not exaggerated to the point that she had never seen such a beautiful girl in so many places as her third aunt said.

Maybe, they are not talking about the same person?

Thinking of this, Zhu Ying raised her question: "Third Aunt, I'm wondering if the person responsible for collecting money has changed? Although the girl we met today is good-looking, she is not as good as Third Aunt you said. Beautiful!"

After hearing this, Third Aunt Lin said with certainty: "Listening to what you said, there must be a change of person. Otherwise, based on that girl's appearance, everyone who sees her would have to praise her for her beauty."

Zhu Ying breathed a sigh of relief and said: "It's good to change people. Otherwise, if they get married, my Xiaohua will have no chance."

Third Aunt Lin smiled and said, "I happen to be fine now, so I'll go check with you."

Zhu Ying said: "Then I'll trouble Third Aunt."

Third Aunt Lin said: "What's the trouble? I'm very familiar with doing this kind of thing. Then you go back and wait for the news. When I find out more about it, I will go to your house and tell you. If this girl is not suitable, I will There are also many girls with good conditions here, and I can introduce them to you, Xiaohua."

Zhu Ying stood up and said, "Okay, then I'll go back first!"

…

I have to say that Aunt Lin, the matchmaker, is still capable of action.

After Zhu Ying left, she closed the door and walked towards the Suifeng Hotel in the county seat.

The Guantian brigade is a brigade around the county seat, not far from the county seat. Aunt Lin only walked for more than half an hour before arriving at Suifeng Hotel.

Because she had eaten at Suifeng Restaurant, Aunt Lin was already familiar with the place, so she walked in without looking too much outside.

"welcome!"

Although it was not meal time, as soon as Aunt Lin entered the restaurant, a waiter greeted her with a smile. This service attitude was indeed commendable.

Third Aunt Lin smiled and nodded to the waiter and said, "I'm here to find someone."

As she said that, she walked towards the cashier on the right. She could see clearly now that the girl sitting on the cashier was indeed not the beautiful girl who was responsible for collecting money when she came over for dinner last year. This should be her Lin Qinghua is the girl that this guy likes.

At this time, this middle-aged girl was holding a book and reading, very absorbed in it. It wasn't until Aunt Lin walked up to her that she raised her head with some feeling.

Third Aunt Lin asked familiarly: "Amei, what are you reading, so absorbed in it?"

Deng Yunzhen put down the book and said with a smile: "I am reading the "Martial Arts" magazine. Auntie, are you alone? What do you want to eat?"

"Mei, I'm not here to eat."

Third Aunt Lin waved her hand and said with a smile: "I came here specially to find you."

Deng Yunzhen said in surprise: "Come here specifically to see me? Auntie, what do you want to see me for?"

Third Aunt Lin asked with a smile on her face: "I would like to ask my sister if you have married your mother-in-law?"

Deng Yunzhen reacted immediately after hearing this and asked: "Auntie, are you a matchmaker?"

Third Aunt Lin nodded and said: "Yes, I have been a matchmaker for 20 to 30 years. I have matched at least one or two hundred couples. I have quite a lot of experience. My sister, do you agree with your husband's family?" ? If it’s promised, then pretend I didn’t say it. If it’s not promised, then I will pull the strings for you.”

Deng Yunzhen couldn't help but shook her head and said: "My husband's family has not approved it yet, but I don't want to get married so early, so I won't bother you, auntie."

Knowing that the other party has not married her husband yet, Aunt Lin's eyes lit up and she persuaded: "Mei, as the saying goes, men should marry when they are young and women should marry when they are young. Even if you don't want to get married so early, you can still find a good partner first. When will you wait? It’s never too late to get married if you want to.”

The commotion here had long since attracted Deng Shirong's attention. When he came over, he happened to hear this sentence and couldn't help but answer: "A Biao, you are right. Regardless of whether a man or a woman is married, they will get married. If they can find a good marriage in advance, A marriage partner would be even better.”

Seeing Deng Shirong answering the call, Third Aunt Lin asked, "Who are you, Biao?"

Deng Shirong smiled and said: "I am her father, why don't you come over there with me and sit down and have a chat?"

Aunt Lin didn't expect that the other party's father was also there. She had already vaguely guessed the other party's identity. She nodded and said, "Okay, then let's talk first, Biao."

So, the two of them walked to the small table next to them and sat down.

Third Aunt Lin couldn't help but ask: "Biao, are you the owner of this restaurant?"

In this era, self-employed people usually collect money from their own family members, and they will soon ask outsiders to help collect money. Therefore, Deng Shirong was not surprised that the other party could guess his identity. He nodded and admitted: "Yes, I am this hotel." Boss, where are you from, Biao?”

Third Aunt Lin said: "I am from Yongfu Village, Guantian Brigade."

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Ah Biao, you suddenly came to help my daughter introduce a partner. Did someone ask you to come here through a matchmaker?"

Third Aunt Lin nodded and said: "Boss, you guessed it right. There is indeed a young man who has taken a fancy to your daughter, so he asked me to come over and inquire about the situation."

Deng Shirong asked three times: "Where is the other person from? How old is he? What does he do?"

The eldest daughter is already 22 years old this year. Although she has repeatedly expressed that she does not want to marry so early, even if she does not marry, he can still start to help her find a partner. This is why he is willing to chat with the matchmaker in front of him.

"The young man is from our Yongfu Village. He is 23 years old this year and currently works in a bicycle parts factory."

"What's the character of this young man? What's the situation in their family?"

"This youngster has a very good character. He has been an obedient child since he was a child. As for his family's situation, it is a bit complicated."

At this point, Third Aunt Lin did not hide anything. She briefly told Deng Shirong about Lin Qinghua's grandfather's situation, and finally said: "Due to his grandfather's influence, their family's life has been very difficult in the past ten years. If it weren't for With the help of people in the village, it’s not certain whether their family can survive!

Until a few days ago, the state rehabilitated his grandfather. I heard that he was considered a martyr and paid a large sum of funeral expenses and pensions. He also arranged jobs for his family of four and even helped their family build a new house.

Now, he works in a bicycle parts factory, his father works in the Agricultural Machinery Bureau, and I heard he is a leader, his mother works in a food company, and his sister works in a sugar and cigarette company. The family has completely turned over. "

Hearing this, Deng Shirong probably knew the situation of the man's family. He was cheated by a matchmaker in his previous life, so naturally he would not completely believe the matchmaker's words. He would definitely have to inquire about the other party's situation in person, and would not give him anything until he met his requirements. He has a chance.

If you can't even pass this test, it would be a dream to marry his daughter.

Of course, these words would not be said in front of the matchmaker. Deng Shirong just asked: "Ah Biao, what is the name of this young man? Do you have his birth date? I will ask the master to calculate it later to see if he has the same birth date as my daughter." No fate.”

Third Aunt Lin said with a smile on her face: "His name is Lin Qinghua. I don't have his birth date, but I can go back and ask his parents. I will send his birth date to you tomorrow."

Deng Shirong smiled and said: "Okay, I believe this. If I ask the master to calculate it, they do have this fate, then we can continue to talk. If not, forget it. I hope you won't do it then, A Biao." Sorry!"

This is just an excuse. I have suffered such a loss in my previous life. If I want to find a partner for my children in this life, I must not listen to one thing or another. I must investigate again and again to confirm that the other person's family and personal character are fully in line with his requirements. Will be given a chance.

Especially when choosing a son-in-law, one must be very careful. After all, after marrying his daughter, he is guaranteed to be a billionaire. If something goes wrong, it will be too easy for the other party.

Third Aunt Lin didn't know that this was an excuse made by the other party, so she agreed with a smile, and then asked: "Biao, can you tell me about your daughter's situation?"

Deng Shirong briefly introduced: "My daughter is 22 years old this year. She graduated from junior high school. She is filial and has a good personality. You have seen her. As for the detailed information, I will wait until I find the master to calculate it first. If there is no such fate, , It’s useless to say more.”

Third Aunt Lin nodded and said: "Okay, then I'll go back first. Tomorrow I will send the man's birth date to you, Biao. We can talk after you find the master to calculate it."

Deng Shirong said politely: "Ah Biao, you're already here, stay and have a meal before you leave!"

Although Third Aunt Lin was moved, she still had principles. She would not take advantage of this, so she shook her head and declined: "Thank you, Biao, but I have something to do later, so I will leave first. If they If the two of us are destined, I will be able to eat this meal sooner or later."

The two of them exchanged a few polite words, and then Aunt Lin said goodbye and left.

Then, Deng Yunzhen came over and said helplessly: "Dad, didn't I already say that I wanted to stay at home for a few more years and didn't want to get married so early? Why did you still chat with this matchmaker? That's what you think Am I getting married?"

Deng Shirong smiled and said: "It's not a conflict. I'm just helping you look for it first. If you find someone suitable, you'll look around first and decide whether to get married or not. Anyway, there's no rule that says you have to get married immediately as soon as you talk. Observe your personality." It’s okay to get married again in two or three years.”

In later generations, there are many people who get married after being together for ten years. In this era, it certainly cannot be such an exaggeration, but it is still okay to test it for two or three years.

Hearing this, Deng Yunzhen breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "That's okay, I thought you were in a hurry to marry me off!"

Deng Shirong said: "I'm just providing you with candidates that I think are suitable, but you still have to be satisfied with your marriage. We're not in a hurry. We'll just find it slowly."

Deng Yunzhen said: "In this case, let's wait another two years before looking for him. If I can wait for the man, I may not be able to wait, because I can't be sure here. I will just observe him for two or three years. If he succeeds, I will Well, if it doesn’t work, wouldn’t it be a bit sorry for me?”

Deng Shirong said: "If the other party can pass my test and let you observe it for two or three years, then even if it fails in the end, I will not treat him badly and will definitely give him some compensation, so you don't have to worry about this. It's really suitable." Just get along first and wait until the other person passes your test whether to get married or not."

Deng Yunzhen nodded and said: "Okay, I understand!"

She has already felt that her father attaches great importance to her marriage. Although the country advocates free love between men and women in this era, marriage in rural areas is still basically decided by her parents. Her father can respect her opinions on marriage and let her make her own decisions. She really feels that Very happy.

…

Third Aunt Lin did not go home, but came directly to Lin Zhenxing's house.

Seeing Third Aunt Lin, Zhu Ying asked her to sit down, handed over the chimney, and then asked impatiently: "Third Aunt, have you inquired clearly? Is that girl Xu's husband's family?"

Lin Zhenxing, Lin Qinghua, and Lin Zhengfang all looked at Aunt Lin when they heard this.

Third Aunt Lin took the chimney, took out the tobacco and matches, and said, "Let me find out clearly, this girl has not married her husband yet."

Lin Qinghua's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this. This was the first time in his life that he met a girl he liked. What he was most afraid of was hearing the news that the other party was married or had a partner. Now that it was confirmed that the other party was single, then he would There is a chance, which is really good news.

Zhu Ying was equally happy and asked: "Third Aunt, have you asked clearly about this girl's situation?"

Aunt Lin picked up a handful of tobacco and stuffed it into the mouth of the chimney, and said: "That girl is the daughter of the owner of Suifeng Restaurant. She is 22 years old this year and graduated from junior high school. I haven't found out the rest yet because I chatted with the restaurant owner. , he believed in fortune telling, so he wanted to ask a fortune teller to calculate Xiaohua's name and birth date first to see if there was a fate with his daughter.

If there is fate, then we can continue to talk, but if there is no such fate..."

She didn't say much next, but the Lin family all understood what it meant to have no fate.

When Lin Qinghua heard this, he didn't know whether to be surprised or disappointed. Isn't it too hasty to leave the marriage decision to the fortune teller?

However, the identity of the other party is indeed not simple. She is really the daughter of the owner of Suifeng Restaurant.

As the largest and most high-end hotel in Bobai County, Suifeng Hotel's owner's net worth may exceed their imagination. Even though their family is no longer what it used to be, and their status has undergone earth-shaking changes, they should have an advantage over business people. .

However, that only targets people who do small businesses, such as setting up stalls to sell rice noodles, peanuts and melon seeds, needles, threads, eggs, duck eggs, etc.

Faced with such small vendors, people with formal jobs like them naturally have an advantage, but facing a businessman of the level of the boss of Suifeng Hotel, it is completely different. Can they really like him? Hard to say……

Zhu Ying had nothing to say after hearing this. Many people of his generation believed in fortune telling, even if they had done something like this before, but this kind of thing has been passed down for thousands of years, and it is not so easy to completely change everyone's minds.

This is also the reason why all kinds of traditional things quickly became popular again after that trend passed.

Zhu Ying sighed and said: "Since they believe this, we have no choice but to wait for news from them!"

Third Aunt Lin lit a match, took a few puffs of cigarette, and then said: "Write Xiaohua's birthday and horoscope to me, and I will take it to you tomorrow. If the two of them have this fate, then I will follow up. , must have arranged this marriage.

If there is no fate, then I will look for other suitable girls for Xiaohua. They are all very good girls and they will definitely not disappoint you. "

Zhu Ying nodded and said: "Okay, then I'll trouble Third Aunt!"

Next, Third Aunt Lin smoked a few more tubes of cigarettes before returning home with a piece of straw paper with Lin Qingsheng's birthday written on it.

After Aunt Lin left, Zhu Ying looked at her son and said, "Xiaohua, you heard it too. The owner of Suifeng Restaurant believes in fate. Whether you have a fate with his daughter or not, the fortune teller has the final say. If you have a fate, of course it will be." Okay, if there is no fate, let’s not force it. There are plenty of good girls in the world, so we can just find someone else.”

Lin Qinghua nodded and said, "Mom, I understand!"

Although he fell in love with the girl at first glance, he hadn't had too much contact with her yet, and he hadn't reached the point where he couldn't let go of her at all.