Chapter 146: Li Xiulan was infuriated

Zhao Linxin’s temperament is not bad. If the girl isn’t willing, she can’t force a marriage. Moreover, what she said makes sense.

This Li Xiulan obviously has ill intentions. She didn’t clarify the situation with herself and blames herself for not asking clearly. Moreover, she clearly heard the girl’s meaning just now. She’s not without supervision, and she can’t afford to offend her.

So she said, “It’s okay. This was originally a matter of mutual consent. Since this girl doesn’t have that intention, let’s forget about it. It wasn’t a wasted trip either. Here, take these red dates.”

After saying that, she directly put one in her mouth and started eating. Then her eyes lit up, she smiled and gave Luo Qiao a thumbs up, vaguely asking, “It’s so delicious. Where did you buy it?”

Luo Qiao grabbed another handful and stuffed it into her other pocket, saying, “My uncle brought them from Beijing.”

Luo Qiao carried her basket and walked out of the courtyard gate. She approached the villagers who had come to watch the excitement, handing out a few to each person. “Thanks for your hard work, please spread the word for me. I’m still young and not thinking about marriage yet.

Otherwise, I’d be wasting your time. I’ve got porridge cooking on the stove at home. Let’s not chat too much. Everyone, go home and have breakfast. Thank you all for your efforts.”

Those people took the items and happily responded, “Don’t worry, we’ll definitely spread the word for you. Education is important. When you come back after going to university, our Qingshan Village will have its first university graduate.”

Someone shouted, “Let’s disperse, let’s disperse. These red dates are really delicious!”

Luo Qiao and the matchmaker Zhao Linxin nodded. Luo Qiao said, “I’ll go check on the pot first. Goodbye, Aunt Zhao.”

Ignoring Li Xiulan standing there, now Li Xiulan was so angry that smoke seemed to come out of her seven orifices. Today, she really lost face. The Gao family will immediately become the gossip headline in the village.

But the whole morning, Luo Qiao didn’t let the matchmaker reveal who the suitor was. Isn’t that infuriating?

Li Xiulan looked up at the sky, closed her eyes, and struggled for a while before restraining herself from rushing in and tearing Luo Qiao apart. It was truly maddening.

Zhao Linxin looked at the visibly angered Li Xiulan and said, “Let’s go. What are we still doing here?”

The onlookers who were just watching shouted, “Xiulan, let’s go. Don’t waste any more time. After eating, we still have work to do.”

Then, the villagers ahead burst into laughter again. Li Xiulan was so furious that she couldn’t find words to curse.

She glared fiercely towards the courtyard, ignoring even Zhao Linxin the matchmaker. Li Xiulan hastily marched away in frustration.

After the villagers had all left, Lu Yichen and Shitou finally approached. Shitou quickly ran to Luo Qiao and asked, “Sister Luo Qiao, are you alright?”

Luo Qiao replied, “I’m fine. Why would you ask, Shitou?”

Shitou frowned, “I wanted to rush out earlier, but Big Brother Lu insisted on holding me back. He was afraid we’d cause trouble for you and give others something to gossip about. It really got me anxious.”

Luo Qiao lightly tapped his forehead, “Big Brother Lu is right. I can handle these small matters. You know how gossip spreads. Li Xiulan was just venting today. If you had come, who knows what she might have said to tarnish our reputation, understand?”

Shitou didn’t fully understand, but he grasped that there are certain people to avoid and that he shouldn’t let anyone speak ill of Sister Luo Qiao. Adults could be so troublesome.

Luo Qiao brought out the steamed dumplings and instructed Lu Yichen, “Quickly bring out the side dishes and porridge. We’ve wasted quite a bit of time today. We can’t afford to be late for work later.”