Chapter 779: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 779: Aunt Fang's Thoughts
But that was in the past. Now that they had been exiled to Zhengdao Village, having talent and good looks didn't mean much.
Unfortunately, the matchmaker acted as if they were climbing up to the Fang family and said that in the past, families like theirs would have married the daughters of prominent families. Aunt Fang found this attitude quite repulsive.
Who didn't know what they were thinking? They saw that the Fang family was living a better life now. Aunt Fang was working in the village, Fang Xiyue could hunt, and father Fang could go out to work. They had meat to eat every day. Did they envy them and want to share in their prosperity?
As a result, it seemed like they had received a great stroke of luck, as if they were the ones who should be considering themselves fortunate. They didn't even take a moment to reflect on their own circumstances.
Shu Yu wasn't surprised at all when she heard this. It was natural for people to think that their family was doing well and approach her grandmother, hoping to marry into their family. Naturally, there would also be people who saw the Fang family's improved living conditions.
Both she and Fang Xiyue were at the age where marriage was being considered.
Zhengdao Village was small, so the chances of them being targeted were quite high.
Aunt Fang continued, "Actually, it's not just this family. There are several households who are openly or secretly inquiring about it. I've observed those men, and they don't seem very suitable. They either can't do heavy lifting or have a bad temperament. From what I've seen, Ma Lu seems quite good. What do you think?"
Shu Yu replied, "... I think we should ask Fang Xiyue and Ma Lu about this. Asking me doesn't seem very useful."
She thought for a moment and earnestly said, "Ma Lu is a person of good character and willing to endure hardships. But Auntie, what does Xiyue think?"
Shaking her head, Aunt Fang replied, "I haven't talked to her about it yet."
In that case, Shu Yu couldn't offer any advice. They needed the consent of the parties involved.
Aunt Fang wanted to continue discussing Ma Lu, but Wang Changdong arrived, and she immediately fell silent, focusing on cutting paper again.
Wang Changdong looked at the paper on the table and cheerfully picked it up. He saw a whole stack and his eyes lit up. He said to the two of them, "I think these paper-cuttings are better than the ones sold on the streets. Aunt Fang, why don't you cut more, and I'll sell them outside. The money we earn will be used to treat everyone in the village to a good meal, and I'll also give you a big red envelope."
Aunt Fang was momentarily stunned but soon overjoyed. "Is that alright? I have no problem cutting more, but it's already the twenty-ninth. Tomorrow is the thirtieth, and time is running out."
"It's fine. You go ahead and cut. I'll take these with me first, and I'll come back tomorrow at noon for the rest."
Aunt Fang nodded repeatedly. She could sell these paper-cuttings herself. However, she didn't have any connections and didn't have time to set up a stall in town or the county. If she wanted to sell them, she could only leave them at a general store or a bookstore, but the prices they offered were low and not worth it.
Moreover, if she sold them herself, she would have to buy red paper and cut them at home after work. By the time she returned home, it was already late, and she didn't have the luxury of lighting candles to work.
If Wang Changdong sold them, she could cut them in the village.
The two of them reached an agreement, and Aunt Fang focused on her work.
Shu Yu had no intention of making money. She continued to cut Fuwa paper-cuttings on the side. After finally finishing them, the workers had already returned from work.
After registering everyone's information, Shu Yu took the paper-cuttings she had made and returned home.
To her surprise, as soon as she arrived at the doorstep, she saw two people waiting for her.
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