The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1014: Chapter 1014: Madam Liang Also Arrives

The old lady and Lanhua, ”...” Is this really how you describe yourself?

Making a matchmaking proposal for you requires courage? Are you treating yourself as some kind of ferocious beast?

The old lady shot her an exasperated glare before continuing, ”There’ve been quite a few proposals. Whenever a matchmaker comes, as soon as I hear it’s for you, I straightforwardly reject them without even listening. I use the excuse that you’ve yet to reach your coming-of-age. That way, people won’t even mention names or backgrounds, avoiding the awkwardness of outright rejection later. Otherwise, if I refuse after knowing the details, people might think you’re looking down on them. That wouldn’t be good.”

Shu Yu gave the old lady a thumbs-up. ”Grandmother, you’re truly wise.”

Lanhua sighed in envy, ”If only my mother could be like that.”

What none of them realized was that, despite the old lady rejecting the proposals without even knowing the suitors’ identities, it still rubbed people the wrong way. Many perceived Shu Yu, the newly titled Village Chief, as incredibly arrogant.

In actuality, Shu Yu had fewer proposals compared to Shu You.

Since Shu Yu held the title of Village Chief, those whose conditions weren’t suitable didn’t dare approach her with marriage proposals. Shu You, however, was seen differently. In the eyes of many, she may have divorced, but she was still young and remained chaste, prompting many to try their luck, believing they had a chance.

Not only in the county town, but even in Shangshi Village, people entertained such ideas.

Lanhua witnessed one such audacious attempt. The man approached Madam Li, speaking confidently, as though proposing to Shu You was a favor rather than an opportunity. Even Madam Li couldn’t tolerate this—after all, if Daya ended up with an unsuitable match, it would negatively impact her own daughter as well. Madam Li kicked the man out straightaway.

When the old lady heard about the incident, she snorted coldly, ”If anyone like that comes again, just kick them out directly. As for your Sister Ah You’s marriage, it doesn’t require anyone else’s interference. In a little while, I’ll go with Second Uncle to pick a good day and finalize the arrangements.”

Lanhua’s eyes widened. ”Grandmother, you—you mean...”

The old lady nodded slightly, but couldn’t suppress the smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. ”Yes, their character is quite decent.”

Lanhua’s curiosity was killing her. ”Who is it?”

”You’ll find out in a few days.”

Lanhua was itching with eagerness. But since the old lady wouldn’t spill the beans, she immediately turned to look at Shu Yu.

Unfortunately, Shu Yu’s lips were sealed tighter than the old lady’s, and she naturally wouldn’t reveal anything.

Lanhua was utterly disappointed. Just as she was about to press further, she saw a figure stepping down from a donkey cart.

Lanhua froze. ”Third Aunt?”

Madam Liang briskly climbed the steps and entered the shop. Seeing Lanhua, she paused in mild surprise, then offered a perfunctory nod. ”Oh, it’s Lanhua. You’ve come to the county town too.”

She then turned her attention toward the counter. ”Is Yu here?”

The old lady thought to herself, whether it’s Boss’s wife or Third Son’s wife—these two aggravating busybodies never come alone, always showing up together to stir trouble.

”Third Son’s wife, why are you here?”

Upon seeing Shu Yu, Madam Liang hurriedly approached her. ”Yu, you’ve got to help me. I’m short on money.”

Shu Yu raised her head. ”What money are you short on?”

”I don’t have enough money for the house,” Madam Liang replied, her face twisted in distress. ”Could you lend me fifty taels of silver again? Just fifty taels.”

Beside them, Lanhua was outright stunned. Third Aunt must have nerves of steel—to ask for fifty taels just like that! That’s fifty taels of silver!

Shu Yu frowned. ”Didn’t Third Uncle say the money was enough before? He even claimed he had plenty to spare.”

Surely the housing prices south of the city hadn’t skyrocketed in just this short span?

The old lady interjected before Shu Yu could respond. ”Third Son’s wife, do you think asking Yu to lend you money is appropriate? Does Third Son even know about this?”