Chapter 75: You Wouldn’t Have Disliked My Cousin, Would You?

Chapter 75: You Wouldn't Have Disliked My Cousin, Would You?

The Yu family thought the matter was over and didn't take it seriously. Unexpectedly, two days later, Zhou Wuniang came again.

Zhou Wuniang arrived at the Yu residence with a beaming face, pulling Wei Pozi's hand. "Auntie, congratulations!"

Wei Pozi was puzzled. "What congratulations?"

Zhou Wuniang winked at Wei Pozi. "What else? It's about my cousin's daughter and your Siyang."

Realizing what she meant, Wei Pozi felt a bit disinterested. "That? What's so great about that?"

Zhou Wuniang gave Wei Pozi a playful look. "Auntie, why are you being coy? My cousin sent word, and I think she's agreed!"

Wei Pozi was surprised.

"Are you mistaken?" Wei Pozi frowned slightly. "I don't think they have any intention of agreeing."

Zhou Wuniang smiled. "Auntie, my cousin was very clear... Let's pick a date to discuss the formalities and see how we can proceed!"

Wei Pozi's frown deepened.

Initially, Zhou Wuniang was all smiles, but she wasn't foolish. Seeing Wei Pozi's increasingly furrowed brow, Zhou Wuniang guessed in disbelief, "Auntie, you wouldn't have disliked my cousin, would you?"

Wei Pozi cleared her throat, speaking politely. "...You know our fourth son's situation. We don't want to delay Miss Xun. Let's just forget it."

Zhou Wuniang was stunned.

She spoke bluntly, "Auntie, don't joke with me. My cousin, apart from having a limp, is perfectly fine. My cousin's mother is also easy to get along with. You still don't like her?"

Wei Pozi's expression remained calm. "I said it's not that we dislike her; it's that we're not worthy of her."

What's the difference!

She could tell it was just a polite excuse!

Zhou Wuniang was speechless for a moment before saying, "Auntie, think carefully... If I tell others, there will be no turning back."

Wei Pozi nodded without hesitation. "Fine, tell your relatives this."

Seeing Wei Pozi's firmness, Zhou Wuniang sensed something.

When she met Xun's Mother, she had a hint of resentment. "I know my Auntie Wei well; she isn't arrogant. When she says they're not worthy, did something go wrong during the initial meeting? Cousin, you didn't tell me clearly."

Xun's Mother was incredulous but then remembered her daughter's behavior that day and felt guilty.

"There wasn't anything wrong. My daughter just asked if he wasn't a fool," Xun's Mother half-complained. "My daughter didn't mean any harm. And their Siyang's condition..."

Zhou Wuniang had similar thoughts but couldn't say them aloud. She sighed, "Forget it... Since it's like this, then..."

"No, we can't just forget it!" Xun's Mother felt indignant. "I'll go visit them! I'll talk to them again!"

Zhou Wuniang considered it. "Alright! After all, the Yu family is genuinely good. They're honest people, easy to get along with, and have a large family. During the famine years, I saw them always bringing gifts when visiting relatives. If my cousin marries into such a family, she'll live well!"

The more Zhou Wuniang spoke, the more Xun's Mother was swayed.

She had been satisfied with Wei Pozi and Siyang, and hearing Zhou Wuniang's words made her even more eager to form an alliance.

After deciding, Xun's Mother went with Zhou Wuniang to the Yu residence.

Today, Yu Siyang was working outside and wasn't home.

Wei Pozi had taken Li Chunhua and Su Rouer to wash clothes by the stream and wasn't home either.

Even Bai Xiaofeng had gone to chat with neighbors in the village.

No adults were home, and even Ju Geer had gone out to play, leaving only Xingxing alone.

In the past two days, Wei Pozi had bought some eggs for hatching, and the old hen started sitting on them.

Xingxing squatted in front of the nest, watching the hen for nearly an hour.

Normally, anyone would get bored, but Xingxing found it fascinating.

The gate of the Yu residence was half-open, and Zhou Wuniang led Xun's Mother to the gate, calling out tentatively, "Auntie, are you home?"

Xingxing looked up, seeing Zhou Wuniang and Xun's Mother, and was momentarily stunned.

"Wuniang Auntie, Grandma went out." Xingxing got up to greet them politely. "Hello, Xun Grandma."

Remembering her daughter's previous conflict with this little girl, Xun's Mother wondered if that was why the Yu family didn't like her daughter.

Xun's Mother felt resentful and spoke curtly to Xingxing, "Little girl, where did your grandma go? Do you know?"

"Grandma went to wash clothes by the stream," Xingxing replied obediently.

Zhou Wuniang was disappointed. "What a coincidence..." She turned to Xun's Mother. "Shall we wait?"

Xun's Mother had no objections. "Let's wait."

Xun's Mother began to examine the Yu residence.

Last time she visited was during the Zhao family's disturbance, and she hadn't paid much attention. Now, she noticed the chicken coop and pigsty were clean and odorless, indicating the family's diligence.

Xun's Mother nodded approvingly.

In one corner of the yard, some bamboo crafts were drying. Xun's Mother approached and touched them, marveling, "This craftsmanship is impressive."

Xingxing said proudly, "This was woven by Uncle Si!"

Xun's Mother was somewhat surprised. "All of these?"

Xingxing happily replied, "Yes, Xingxing said before that Uncle Si is very capable!"

Xun's Mother was increasingly satisfied with Yu Siyang.

She took another turn around the Yu family courtyard. Although she couldn't enter the rooms, from the things hanging to dry outside, Xun's Mother had a good impression of the Yu family.

"Which room does your Uncle Si live in?" Xun's Mother asked Xingxing.

Xingxing pointed to a small room to the west.

Xun's Mother couldn't help but frown.

It's a bit small, and the lighting isn't great either.

"This... for two people to live in, it probably wouldn't be enough," Xun's Mother murmured.

Zhou Wuniang smiled and said, "Look at what you're saying. Who doesn't build a new house when their son gets married... When Siyang gets married, they'll definitely build a new one."

Xun's Mother beamed. "That's true."

Xingxing chimed in, "But Uncle Si said he won't get married."

Xun's Mother didn't take Xingxing's words seriously. In her view, this was just a little girl who was only three years old—what could she understand?

Xun's Mother now considered Yu Siyang as half her own son-in-law!