Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 302: Will Do My Best

Zhou Miaqing turned green in front of Xu Jian as she was despised by her parents, "Mom! Dad! Enough! I clearly have a degree, have a job, have assets, and though I’m not extremely beautiful, I take after my mom! How can you have such contempt for your own daughter?"

Zhou’s father shook his head, "When your mom was your age, she was way better."

The crowd was unexpectedly stuffed with this dog food, making their teeth ache.

Chen Xinyue curiously asked, "Uncle and Aunt, did you also meet through introductions when you were young?"

"Of course!" Zhou’s mother said as if it was the most natural thing, "Back then, men and women couldn’t walk together unless they were relatives. Otherwise, even a few words could lead to all sorts of rumors.

When the matchmaker introduced us, our first meeting was under the eyes of elders. I didn’t like him much at first, but he had good emotional stability, a good temper, and was polite.

The matchmaker also said he had a good temper. I thought having a good temper was important too—as long as he didn’t randomly lose his temper or hit women after marriage, and could support the family, I wouldn’t be picky—so I agreed."

Zhou’s father chuckled, "I fell for her at first sight. As soon as she nodded, I immediately had the matchmaker come to propose."

Zhou Miaqing was hearing her parents’ love story for the first time, but being romance-allergic, she untimely remarked, "Isn’t it like gambling? Both of you happened to win, but such success odds are only one in four. The likelihood of an unhappy marriage is usually higher."

Zhou’s mother glared and gave Zhou Miaqing a hard knock on the head.

Chen Xinyue and others felt like covering their heads.

In pain, Zhou Miaqing shed tears and pitifully cried out, "I’m not wrong, am I? Nowadays, everyone advocates free love. Who still listens to those arranged marriages? And the supposedly good match you introduced me to—looks, okay, and well-off family conditions, but listen—I asked him what he usually does at home. He glanced at his mom, who answered for him, ’My son usually reads, writes calligraphy, listens to music, lives a regulated life, and is healthy and positive.’

I asked what his plans for the future are, and he glanced at his mom again. She answered immediately, ’Our family is wealthy, my son has a formal job, we have no lack of house, car, or money. Life will be comfortably fine.’

Finally, I asked if he likes sons or daughters. This time, he finally answered himself, saying he likes sons, the more the better.

Ugh! I’m a law-abiding citizen! At most, I’ll have one child my whole life. He essentially means he wants a son and multiple sons at that. More frighteningly, his mom nodded along.

I was baffled. Am I dating him or his mom? How can he ignore the law, looking as if it’s the most normal thing?"

Bringing this up just enraged Zhou Miaqing further.

Zhou’s mother was stunned and said, "Why didn’t you mention this before?"

Zhou Miaqing rolled her eyes, "Didn’t you say it was referred by your boss? What would it change if I told you? Would you go argue with your boss, or stand up for me and argue with them? I know you!"

Being rebuked, Zhou’s mother was speechless, her shoulders sagging, a bit dispirited.

"Alright, alright, it seems like our introductions are unreliable. I won’t introduce anyone anymore. You quickly find someone yourself. Xinyue, have fun. We’ll head back first."

Zhou’s mother pulled Zhou’s father away hurriedly.

Chen Xinyue glanced helplessly at Zhou Miaqing, "What’s wrong with you? Look how embarrassed you made your mom!"

Zhou Miaqing took a deep breath, "If I don’t do this, they’d only escalate!"

Saying that, she wailed and hugged Chen Xinyue, "Xinyue! Why is finding a partner so hard? I’m like this, and so is Jingjing! If I were a guy, I’d marry Jingjing directly, and everyone would be happy."

"Cough cough cough..." Chen Xinyue choked a bit, utterly speechless.

After laughing and teasing for a while, realizing it was about time, Chen Xinyue and Xu Jian left together.

On the way back, it was just the two of them, and Chen Xinyue directly brought up Lin Ying’s intention, "Cousin, you probably figured it out. Today was to create an opportunity for interaction. What do you think of Tang Jing?"

Xu Jian’s eyes darted around awkwardly, "What do you mean by what do I think?"

Chen Xinyue rolled her eyes, "It’s just us two here. Tell me honestly, your sister will definitely help you. If you keep being awkward, and Tang Jing ends up with someone else, you’ll miss your chance.

Not to mention, our Jingjing is in good condition. Her family wasn’t well-off before, but now she has made it. She even has a capable younger brother to back her up, and her parents don’t need her to worry. If she really marries you, she’d surely go wherever you go, no concerns.

The most important thing is you often stay in Guangdong Province, and her brother and parents are there too—fate!"

Xu Jian glanced at Chen Xinyue and laughed, "Cousin, it seems you have the skills of a matchmaker. Fine! With you putting in so much effort, I should be more proactive, right?"

Chen Xinyue’s eyes lit up, "So you have feelings for her? That’s great! Go for it, cousin! I’ll help you!"

The siblings chatted and laughed as they joined Xiao Jinlin and the group at the restaurant.

Xiao Jinlin held Chen Xinyue’s hand, looking concerned, "Did you have fun?"

Chen Xinyue nodded repeatedly, "Jingjing’s house is nice, spacious for one person. She says the property prices in that area have doubled now."

Mentioning house prices got the men talking, increasingly deviating.

Lin Ying received a look from Chen Xinyue, outwardly remaining calm, but her uncontrollable smile revealed her inner excitement.

The group ate at the restaurant and then immediately rushed back to the cruise ship.

They rested on the cruise overnight and set off upon dawn to return to An City.

The first thing Lin Yi did after returning was to go to the resettlement housing in Shanglin Village to show off to Lin Qingxiang and the others, even showing them photos of the provincial capital university. Now, the whole village knew that Lin Yi’s granddaughter got into a provincial capital university and came over to congratulate and inquire about it.

Just then, Zhu Fugen and Li Lan arrived with big and small luggage bags.

The couple was followed by a rebellious-looking young man, a bit defiant and non-mainstream.

The three were staying by the side of Nanxi, probably waiting for a boat.

Zhu Fugen was the first to spot Lin Yi, and promptly shouted out.

Lin Yi was startled, recognizing Zhu Fugen and his wife, feeling it was an unlucky encounter. He forced a smile and approached to ask, "What brings you here?"

Zhu Fugen pointed towards Nanxi and smiled apologetically, "Uncle, we just brought the child out from our hometown to work, and wanted to ask Cousin-in-law about jobs. How come Nanxi has changed so much? There aren’t any boats on the river."