Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 33 - Inquiring

Yang Dahai, however, was much quieter, and due to his demeanor, people at the same table dared not pry any further.

Nonetheless, Huang Jianxin’s ambiguous comments resulted in the guests within a two or three-meter radius pricking up their ears to listen, continually casting glances at Yang Dahai.

Yang Dahai spoke up to interrupt him and turned to the others to explain before quietly asking Huang Jianxin to step outside where it was private for a word.

Yang Peimin thus hesitated in her steps and, turning around, saw at the door of Brother Shen’s room where Ma Lan was quizzing Zhang Minghua, “Third Aunt, where are they from?

I heard it’s someone from the town’s Cooperative Society?

Goodness, people like that, how did you get to know them?

They even sent over two bottles of Maotai as a wedding gift for Peijun’s marriage?

That’s so prestigious!

I’ve heard of that liquor but never seen it.

And, what’s more, did he really come to propose to Pei Min?” She asked the last question with a twist of her mouth, the tone tinged with a hint of sarcasm and disbelief.

Thinking to herself, could such a good comrade really take a fancy to Yang Peimin?

Couldn’t it just be her looks he’s after?

She feared once he finds out that aside from her appearance she’s utterly useless, he’d surely back out.

Zhang Minghua was somewhat impatient with this sister-in-law, but since she was a guest today, it wasn’t appropriate to show her displeasure, so she patiently explained, “That’s not true.

He didn’t come to propose to Pei Min, don’t speak nonsense, it affects Minmin’s reputation.

It’d be bad if others heard you.”

“I knew it wasn’t true, just look at Pei Min, such a lazy girl; it would be odd if anyone fancied her.

Third Aunt, you should really teach your Pei Min properly.

How can such a big girl not do any work?

Are you not harming her?

Look at other girls her age or younger; they are either married or engaged.

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Are you content just watching?

Delaying like this and she’ll end up an old maid…”

Zhang Minghua swallowed her annoyance, “You needn’t trouble yourself over this, sister-in-law.”

Ma Lan pursed her lips again, her eyes spinning slyly as her voice became warmer, “I wonder if Mr.

Huang is married?

Looking at him, he should be just over twenty and doesn’t seem to be a married man.

Third Aunt, do you know?”

“I don’t know!”

“You see, Third Aunt, that’s where you’re stingy.

When your own daughter is looked down upon, can’t you consider your niece for once?

Laidi is eighteen this year.

We were thinking of keeping her at home a few years because we have a lot of work, but with such a good family prospect, how can you not pay attention for her?

This is not very kind of you, Third Aunt…”

Zhang Minghua cut her off, “Second Sister-in-law, I don’t want to argue with you.

You handle your own ideas, I can’t be bothered with this right now, I have too much to do to chat here with you.”

“Wait a moment before you go, Third Aunt…” Ma Lan still wanted to hold onto Zhang Minghua for more questions.

Yang Peimin timely walked over, “Auntie Fourth is looking for you to ask about the arrangements in the bridal room, whether it requires the display of the five grains and how to arrange them.

You should go and take a look.”

“Okay,” Zhang Minghua pulled away from her sister-in-law’s hand, “if you need me for something, sister, go ahead and sit inside.”

Yang Peimin came over, took Zhang Minghua’s hand, and smiled at Ma Lan, “Auntie, my mom isn’t a matchmaker.

You shouldn’t drag her into this.

If you want to find a match for cousin Laidi, you still have to find a real matchmaker to be serious.

My mom is too busy to even touch the ground right now, she wishes she could split herself in two to do everything.

What could she possibly talk to you about?”

“You girl…”

Yang Peimin didn’t wait for her to say anything else and pulled Zhang Minghua out.

“Why are we going this way?

Weren’t we going to your third brother’s room?”

“Mom, I was lying to Auntie.

Otherwise, she would definitely have dragged you to go propose a match for cousin Laidi.”

Zhang Minghua laughed, “You sly thing, your Auntie’s temper gets worse as she gets older.

I can really see that happening.”

“Mom, I wanted to ask you, what’s up with Huang Jianxin?

Just now, quite a few people were asking me if he was my suitor.”

“That matter, your dad is talking to him about it right now.

Don’t worry, no matter what, Mom and Dad won’t let you marry into a family to become a stepmother.” Zhang Minghua looked distressed but her tone was firm.

Yang Peimin nodded; she believed them.

It was just that Huang Jianxin didn’t seem like someone who would be easily dismissed.

How should she get him to drop the idea?

“Before Huang Jianxin leaves, if you don’t have anything to do, you’d better not come out.

Stay in your room instead.

I’ll have Yingzi bring your meal over.

I’m worried that Mr.

Huang might stop you for a chat again, like he did earlier.

With people around, gossipers abound.

If you hear something unpleasant, just ignore it, but don’t you dare lose your temper, alright?” Zhang Minghua instructed.

She nodded.

Before Yang Dahai came to an agreement, she indeed needed to stay away because gossip had already started among relatives, and she couldn’t cope with it.

“Okay, I’ll head back to my room.”

She hadn’t reached the door of her room when Yang Peiqiong called out to her and walked over, “Minmin, what are you doing?”

“Nothing much, just wanted to go back to the room to look for some things.”

“Okay, I’ll come in with you and we can talk.” Yang Peiqiong walked up and helped her push the door open.

Yang Peimin knew what she wanted to talk about, but she herself was not in the mood.

She honestly said, “Cousin, I’m going into my room to change the sanitary napkin.

After we’re done with third brother’s business, we can sit down and have a good chat, how about that?”

Yang Peiqiong’s movements paused for a moment, and she turned to her with a smile, “Sure, why not?

If there’s anything you’re unsure about, or don’t want to discuss with others, you can talk to sister about it.

We’ll analyze it together.

You’re young, and there are many things out in the world that you only understand halfway.

And some things can’t just be taken at face value.

It’s hard to distinguish who is good for you and who isn’t, so don’t be too trusting.

Once I finish up here, I’ll come and find you.”

Yang Peimin nodded and shooed her away.

It wasn’t long before the group bringing back the new bride arrived, and there was a burst of lively commotion outside.

Yang Peiying came in and said to her, “Sister, Brother Shen has arrived.”