Chapter 146 Li Xiulan Is Furious
Zhao Linxin was good-natured, and since the girl didn’t want to matchmake, she couldn’t force it. Besides, what she said was reasonable.
Li Xiulan clearly had ulterior motives, and didn’t explain the situation to me clearly. I blame myself for not asking more questions. But it’s clear from what the girl just said that she’s not without someone to look after her, and I certainly can’t afford to offend her.
So she said, "No worries, this is a matter of mutual consent after all. Since you, young lady, aren’t interested, let’s drop it. It’s not a wasted trip either, I’ve still got your red dates."
Having said that, she popped one into her mouth and began eating, then her eyes lit up, and she gave Luo Qiao a thumbs up while speaking with a mouthful, "Delicious, where did you buy them from?"
Luo Qiao grabbed a handful and stuffed it in her other pocket, "My uncle brought them from Capital City."
Luo Qiao picked up her basket and stepped out the yard, facing the villagers who’d come for the spectacle, she gave a few dates to each, "Thanks for spreading the word, everyone. I’m still young and not considering marriage.
Otherwise, I’d be wasting everyone’s time. I have porridge on the stove, so I won’t chat much longer. Everyone, go home for breakfast. Thank you all for your efforts."
The people took their gifts, all smiles, "Rest assured, we’ll make sure your message gets out. Focus on school; it’s important. Once you get into university and come back, Qingshan Village will have its very first university student."
Someone called out, "Let’s disperse, folks, let’s disperse. These dates are really tasty!"
Luo Qiao nodded to the matchmaker Zhao Linxin, "I’m going to check on the pot now. Take care on your way, Auntie Zhao."
She completely ignored Li Xiulan standing there. Right now, Li Xiulan was so angry, she was fuming, having been thoroughly embarrassed in front of the village. It wouldn’t be long before the Gao Family would become the top gossip in the village.