Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 66 - Sending a Marriage Proposal

“Tsk tsk tsk, it’s the first time I’ve ever seen such a thing in our village.”

“I would have been over the moon if my daughter had received just one of these gifts when she got married.”

“That’s true.

Pei Min has really made something of herself now, smarter than her university-educated cousin whose bright future you can see but not touch.

Knowing to hold onto what is in your hand is what really matters.”

“That’s true, good education or not, everyone ends up getting married.

And marrying to Shanglu, who knows what it’s like there.” Clearly, this was the sour grapes talk of someone who couldn’t reach the grapes.

“You, aunty, are mistaken.

She’ll be a city person from now on, how can she be compared to Pei Min who is marrying a local villager?

Even if she married a soldier, wouldn’t she still have to work by herself?” Although this was a rebuttal and seemed to speak fairly for Peiqiong, it still carried a hint of jealousy, only now directed at Pei Min.

The Yang family ignored all the sour and insincere comments and joyfully accepted the betrothal gifts.

Grandma Yang, accompanied by her children and grandchildren, gathered at Yang Dahai’s home.

Only Dajiang and his two sons came from Yang Dajiang’s family; Sun Mei, her daughters, and her daughter-in-law did not come.

Peiqiong had told others it was due to not feeling well, but everyone knew the real reason–the incident a few days ago was still fresh in everyone’s minds, and she likely didn’t have the face to appear in such public circumstances.

Grandma Yang’s face, wrinkled into a chrysanthemum with smiles, grasped Minmin’s hand and praised continuously, “Minmin, you have really come into your own and succeeded…” The older generation mostly held that the best future for a girl was to marry into a good family.

It appeared that Shen Yiguang’s prospects greatly pleased Grandma Yang.

She looked at Minmin with eyes and a face full of tender love.

“The Shen family seems like a good match, you must show great filial piety to the elders of the Shen family after…

your parents can also rest assured now…” she rambled on.

Minmin responded affirmatively to each statement.

Grandma Yang happily patted her hand, addressing the other daughters-in-law and nieces-in-law in the room, “My granddaughter is also sensible and well-behaved, now I can rest easy…”

It seemed to have redeemed half of Minmin’s previously tainted reputation.

She couldn’t help but respect Grandma Yang deeply in her heart, admiring the old woman’s wisdom about life.

While they were talking, Chen Sanmei came to find her again.

However, Minmin felt indifferent towards her, although she didn’t show it in front of others.

“Minmin, congratulations,” Chen Sanmei sat next to her and whispered, “The Shen family is really well-off; you’re going to enjoy a good life, but don’t forget about us sisters.”

Minmin just smiled.

“You’ve found a good match, and we are the same age.

My mother is also starting to look for suitors for me.” Chen Sanmei sighed worriedly; seeing that Minmin did not ask her why, she continued, “You know my family’s situation.

My sisters married men who could afford substantial dowries to support our brothers, but their lives are not easy.

However, our parents don’t interfere, so I can already foresee what my marriage will be like.”

“You’re lucky; your parents cherish you so much,” she said with a tone full of envy.

Minmin actually glanced at her, puzzled, “Do you mean if you don’t agree, your parents would still force you into marriage?”

Chen Sanmei shook her head, “That wouldn’t happen, but it would cause a rift with my parents.

Besides, if you get bullied by your in-laws in the future, wouldn’t you still expect your brothers to stand up for you?”

“Aren’t you saying that your sisters are not having a good time and your family doesn’t intervene?”

Chen Sanmei choked up, sighed again, and leaned in closer, “Ah, Minmin, you don’t know, there’s so much going on.”

“Aren’t you about to get married?

Could you keep an eye out at the Shen family for me, see if there’s a suitable young man, or even your fiancé’s comrades could work?

My mother is so envious of your marriage; she would definitely approve of anyone you recommend.”

Minmin flatly refused; she had no interest in matchmaking, especially since they weren’t very close, and even if they were, she wouldn’t want to get involved.

“I can’t help you with that, sorry.”

Faced with her straightforward refusal, Chen Sanmei’s smile struggled to stay on her face as she softened her voice again, “It’s okay, Minmin, just keep an eye out, no need to play matchmaker, just inform me of the situation, I can handle the rest.”

This time, Minmin softened her response a bit, “Sanmei, there’s no rush; you’ll certainly find someone satisfying.

If all else fails, just wait a few more years; you’re only in your early twenties, right?”

Chen Sanmei pouted at Minmin, “Minmin, you’re always comforting me, but after you get married, can I still come and visit you?”

Minmin shook her head, “Once married, I won’t be as free as when I was single.

If you have any good news, you can have someone inform me, and I’ll celebrate for you.”

“How come marriage changed you so much?

Although the Shen family is well-off, he’s an only child.

You have many brothers; you should stand tall and straight.

Apart from your second uncle’s family who resents you, if you stand with your brothers and those from your third uncle’s family, wouldn’t that crowd his house?”

“Speaking of your second uncle’s family, they really did too little; I heard about Yang Peiqiong’s issue and couldn’t believe she could be such a person.

Heartless, scheming against her own sister!

What could she possibly be jealous of, when she’s already in university?”

“Just when I arrived, I saw your fiancé carrying out the dowry from Uncle Guangming’s house, and his second son handed him something.

I wondered if Uncle Guangming’s family had any relation with the Shen family.

Or was it my caution that made me let Peitian from your third uncle’s house follow that boy to see what was going on?”

“Guess what?

It turned out Yang Peiqiong was behind it.

That boy went into your second uncle’s house.

I think she must be stirring up trouble again.

Wasn’t the last time bad enough?

Minmin, what do you think that was?” Chen Sanmei gossiped eagerly.

Minmin’s heart skipped a beat; she knew it was the letter meant for Xu Min.

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Other than that, she couldn’t think of anything else, and this was the only weapon Yang Peiqiong found to use against her.