Siheyuan: Buyers get rich from hunting

The blind date scenes of He Yuzhu and Xu Damao became a unique landscape in the courtyard on that sunny afternoon, and also inadvertently caused waves in Yan Jiecheng's heart.

He sat in his own courtyard, absentmindedly eating the meal his mother had prepared, while occasionally stealing glances at the lively blind date scene in the distance. Zhong Bailian's straightforward yet sincere character and Li Taohua's shrewd yet somewhat coquettish demeanor made him feel mixed emotions.

"Mom, look, He Yuzhu and Xu Damao are both dating, but I'm still single. I feel really bad." There was a barely perceptible loneliness in Yan Jiecheng's words. He randomly picked up the rice in the bowl with chopsticks, but his eyes drifted away involuntarily.

The third aunt frowned upon hearing this, and a trace of barely perceptible worry flashed across her eyes. She put down her chopsticks and softly comforted him, "Jiecheng, I know you are anxious, and I am anxious too. Marriage is a big deal, and we can't rush it. We have to look for it slowly, and we will eventually meet the right person." After that, she gently patted Yan Jiecheng's shoulder, trying to give him some strength.

Yan Jiecheng raised his head with anticipation in his eyes. He whispered, "Mom, you must help me think of a solution! I don't want to live alone like this anymore." His voice was full of desire for the future and dissatisfaction with the status quo.

The third aunt nodded, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Don't worry, son. Mom will find a way for you right now and will find you a girl who is both virtuous and beautiful." Her words were full of the warmth of maternal love and determination.

The next morning, when the first rays of sunlight filled the earth, Third Aunt had already gotten up early and started to prepare for the day. She carefully prepared a snack that was Yan Jiecheng's favorite flavor, and then carried it with her, walking briskly towards the matchmaker Aunt Li's house.

Along the way, the third aunt was in an especially happy mood, as if she had seen the happy life of Yan Jiecheng and his future daughter-in-law. Her face was filled with a bright smile, and her eyes were full of expectation and longing.

As soon as they entered Aunt Li's house, the two of them exchanged greetings warmly, like old friends who had met after a long separation. "Aunt Li, you are still so strong, you are really a blessed person!" Auntie's voice was full of envy and admiration. She gently placed the snack in her hand on the table and emphasized: "I made this myself, please try it and see how it tastes."

Aunt Li responded enthusiastically and quickly asked the third aunt to sit down. She carefully looked at the snacks on the table and asked curiously, "Oh, third aunt, you are too polite! These snacks make me hungry. But you came to see me today, is there something special to share with me?" Her eyes revealed a bit of curiosity and expectation, as if she had guessed the purpose of the third aunt's visit.

The third aunt smiled and said mysteriously, "There is no happy event, but there is an important matter that I would like to ask for your help. My Jie Cheng still hasn't found a suitable partner. I am so anxious as an ant on hot pot. Do you have any suitable girls? Can you introduce me to Jie Cheng?" After saying that, she looked at Aunt Li expectantly, waiting for her answer.

The third aunt sighed lightly, and the smile on her face gradually dissipated like morning mist, replaced by a hint of worry, which was mixed with deep concern for her son's future. She spoke sincerely, with a bit of helplessness and expectation, and slowly said: "Aunt Li, it's not a happy event, but my Jie Cheng's marriage has not been in sight, which makes me feel like a big stone is pressing on my heart, and I'm really anxious. You know him, he is good-looking, kind-hearted, and kind to others, but he just can't find the right person to spend the rest of his life with. So I want to ask you, do you have one or two suitable girls on hand, can you introduce them to our Jie Cheng?" There was a subtle expectation in her eyes, as if she was looking for a ray of light that could illuminate the way forward in the darkness.

Aunt Li was delighted when she heard this. The smile on her face became brighter and brighter like a flower blooming in spring. She pretended to be surprised, with a sly light in her eyes, and said, "Oh, Third Aunt, you really asked the right person! I have several good girls on hand. They are all beautiful, with fair skin, regular features, gentle and kind personalities, knowledgeable and reasonable. Although they are not proficient in all arts, they have dabbled in them. I guarantee that they will help your family get rid of their prejudices. I am so happy in my heart, just like a cat seeing a fish!" After that, Aunt Li patted her chest proudly, as if these girls were works of art carved by her own hands, and each of them contained her hard work and expectations.

After hearing this, the third aunt's eyes lit up, as if she saw the dawn of hope, and asked expectantly: "Aunt Li, please tell me, where are these girls from? What is their family background? Can they do housework? Have they been to school? I have to check them carefully. After all, marriage is a big matter and can't be taken lightly." She threw out a series of questions in one breath, and she looked so anxious, as if she wanted to know all the details immediately.

Seeing this, Aunt Li smiled and replied, "Haha, Third Aunt, don't worry! These girls are from nearby villages. Some are good at farming, and some are skilled embroiderers. Although their families are not rich, they are not too poor. At least they don't have to worry about food and clothing. Moreover, they are all very hardworking and can do all kinds of housework, such as washing clothes, cooking, sewing and mending. As for studying, some have been to school for a few years and can read a few words, while others have not. But they are all smart children, and they can understand things quickly and learn things very quickly."

The third aunt nodded and said with satisfaction: "That's good, that's good! As long as the person has good character and is willing to endure hardships, nothing else matters. People of our generation just want a stable and secure life. Aunt Li, when is it convenient for you to let Jie Cheng meet these girls? I can also prepare early and leave a good impression on them." As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, her eyes flashing with excitement and anticipation, as if she had already seen the happy life of her son and future daughter-in-law.

Aunt Li thought for a moment and replied, "Well... let me say hello to those girls first and find out their schedule. Then I'll choose an auspicious day and let Jie Cheng go over to meet them. You'd better be well prepared by then, because the first impression is very important after all." She reminded the three aunts with a sly look in her eyes, as if she had already seen the wonderful scene that was about to be staged in this blind date drama.

The third aunt nodded repeatedly to express her gratitude: "Oh, Aunt Li, you are really the lucky star of our family! I'll leave this matter to you and look forward to your good news!" After that, she took out a handful of melon seeds from her pocket, which she had specially prepared for Aunt Li, handed it to Aunt Li, then turned and left with brisk steps, as if she had already embarked on the road to happiness.

Watching the third aunt's back disappear at the door, Aunt Li raised the corners of her mouth slightly and murmured to herself: "Haha, this old woman is really impatient! But it's good this way, I want to see if her husband Jie Cheng can really like those good girls of mine. If it really works out, my reputation as a matchmaker will be even more famous!" Thinking of this, Aunt Li couldn't help laughing out loud, and that laughter was full of beautiful visions and expectations for the future.