Chapter 73 If She Were Truly Simple-Minded, She Still Wouldn’t Be Willing

Chapter 73 If She Were Truly Simple-Minded, She Still Wouldn't Be Willing

Taking Xingxing was because Wei Pozi genuinely believed from the bottom of her heart that their family’s Xingxing was a little blessing. As an old mother, she naturally hoped that her son's matchmaking would go smoothly.

Wei Pozi asked Xingxing if she wanted to go with them to visit relatives.

Xingxing responded enthusiastically: "Xingxing wants to go, wants to go!"

Wei Pozi couldn’t help but laugh and patted Xingxing’s fluffy little head: "Such a good girl."

Xingxing smiled shyly yet happily and then went to fetch the little dress Bai Xiaofeng had made for her earlier: "Grandma, can Xingxing wear this tomorrow? Is it pretty?"

Wei Pozi affirmed: "Our Xingxing looks good in anything!"

Xingxing hugged Wei Pozi's neck and gave her a peck on the cheek.

The grandmother and granddaughter were filled with warmth.

The next day, Wei Pozi took a piece of meat, brought Yu Siyang along, and also took Xingxing.

Ju Geer saw this and wanted to follow as well. However, before he could beg Wei Pozi, Su Rouer held him back.

Mother-in-law specifically taking Fourth Brother out; one could guess what they were going to do.

Taking just Xingxing was fine, but bringing Ju Geer along would make it hard to discuss matters.

If it were before, Su Rouer might have teased Ju Geer about Wei Pozi being partial, but after experiencing so much, Su Rouer was different now.

She didn’t say any sarcastic words; instead, she told Ju Geer: "Didn't you say earlier that taking care of Xingxing left you no time to play?... Now that Xingxing is going out with your grandma to visit relatives, isn't this the perfect chance for you to play?"

Ju Geer thought about it and agreed, then happily went out to play by himself.

Wei Pozi spent thirty coins and hired Old Xu to drive them to Shiba Li Pu.

Coincidentally, Wei Pozi had just made a new outfit for Yu Siyang, which he wore today, making him look particularly handsome.

Xingxing was also wearing the little dress Bai Xiaofeng had specially made for her, with a golden apricot embroidered at the hem, looking adorable.

The three generations sat in the donkey cart, and Old Xu couldn’t help but tease Xingxing with a smile: "Little Xingxing, where are you going to Shiba Li Pu?"

Xingxing replied crisply: "Grandpa Xu, we're going to visit relatives!"

Wei Pozi's lips curled slightly.

Seeing that he couldn’t get any information from Xingxing, Old Xu laughed: "What relatives? Your future fourth auntie?"

Xingxing tilted her head; there was no fourth auntie at home?

What was Grandpa Xu talking about?

Old Xu then teased Yu Siyang: "Siyang, is your future wife pretty?"

Yu Siyang blushed.

His mother had told him that they were going to meet a young lady today.

If it worked out, she would be his future wife...

But it wasn’t settled yet!

Yu Siyang didn’t know how to respond to Old Xu’s teasing and turned red.

Wei Pozi glared fiercely at Old Xu: "Drive properly! Teasing my granddaughter and then my son, if you keep talking nonsense, I’ll put rhubarb in your donkey’s feed when we get back!"

"Ah, ah, don’t, I won’t say anything." Old Xu quieted down.

For the rest of the journey, Old Xu indeed kept quiet.

When they arrived at the mountain pass of Shiba Li Pu, Old Xu pulled the reins: "I’ll wait here. Come back early; the mountain road gets difficult after dark."

Wei Pozi carried the piece of meat, while Yu Siyang carried Xingxing, and the three of them entered Shiba Li Pu.

The relatives of the Wei family in Shiba Li Pu were of high seniority.

The old lady was already in her sixties, and Wei Pozi had to call her "Cousin Aunt."

Wei Pozi brought the meat and her descendants to visit the old lady, who was delighted and invited them to stay for dinner.

After the meal, Wei Pozi inquired about the family introduced by Zhou Wuniang.

The family surnamed Xun had a seventeen-year-old eldest daughter who was lame and unmarried, a fifteen-year-old second son, and an eight-year-old third son. The family was simple.

Everything else matched what Zhou Wuniang had said.

Wei Pozi couldn’t hide her smile.

Seeing this, the relatives understood that this was likely a matchmaking visit.

The relatives helped guide Wei Pozi and her group to the Xun family.

At the Xun residence, Xun's Mother was washing clothes in the courtyard when Wei Pozi knocked on the half-open gate and asked: "Is anyone home?"

Xun's Mother looked up and recognized Wei Pozi.

She had been impressed by Wei Pozi’s impressive demeanor and decisive actions, and knew she protected her kin, so she had considered the match.

"Oh, it’s Sister Wei?" Xun's Mother wiped her hands on her apron and excitedly welcomed her.

Her eyes fell on Yu Siyang, scanning him, clearly pleased.

What she heard in Nantuo Village was that Yu Siyang had a high fever when he was young, and now, in his teens, his mental capacity is not quite the same as that of ordinary people.

But Yu Siyang has a good appearance and is also very strong, and he treats people politely and courteously.

He doesn't seem like those who became fools due to fevers.

Xun's Mother quickly welcomed Wei Pozi inside and called out her children to greet the guest.

The two boys from the Xun family ran over to see Wei Pozi and then went out to play again.

The Xun family's daughter walked slowly at the back, and it seemed that her limp wasn't very severe.

"This is my eldest daughter," Xun's Mother observed Wei Pozi's expression, and seeing no signs of disdain or dissatisfaction, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The Xun family's daughter probably had heard from Xun's Mother; she glanced at Yu Siyang, lowered her eyes, and greeted Wei Pozi with a bow.

After a few more exchanges, Xun's Mother suggested that the two children talk alone.

But Wei Pozi thought this might damage the reputation of the Xun family's daughter, so she smiled and said, "Xingxing is close to her fourth uncle; let Xingxing stay here too."

Xun's Mother found Wei Pozi even more reliable and nodded with a smile.

Xun's Mother and Wei Pozi then went outside to chat, but the door was left open, so if anyone shouted, both could hear clearly.

With Xingxing there, it wasn't considered improper for a man and woman to be alone together.

For a moment, only the Xun family's daughter, Yu Siyang, and Xingxing remained in the room.

The Xun family's daughter, as the host, sat there without speaking, and Yu Siyang didn't know what to say either, so he just sat there.

The Xun family's daughter glanced at Yu Siyang and saw him sitting with his knees together, hands on his knees, looking a bit foolish. She pursed her lips, seeming unhappy.

She actually didn't want to meet a fool.

But her mother had confidently assured her that this family was reliable, and although this young man was somewhat different from others, he wasn't a fool... so she reluctantly came to take a look.

He looked fine, but... if he really were a fool, she still wouldn't be willing.

Xingxing looked at her fourth uncle and then at the Xun family's daughter. Both were sitting stiffly, and no one spoke, leaving Xingxing confused.

But she was genuinely thirsty and asked softly, "Sister, can Xingxing get a bowl of water to drink?"

The Xun family's daughter nodded slightly in assent.

Xingxing then climbed onto the stool to pour herself some water.