NFBE Chapter 246: Want to be a Matchmaker
Chapter 246: Want to be a Matchmaker
Half an hour later, Lu Da and his brother finished their meal, cleared the dishes, and headed towards the kitchen. From a distance, they saw Lu Jintang and Yang Mingxi facing each other, discussing something on a piece of paper on the table.
Before Lu Da came closer, Lu Jintang raised his head and asked, "Did you finish eating so soon?"
Yang Mingxi also smiled and said, "Are you full? Why don't you come over to get your meal?"
Lu Da smiled and said, "Thank you. My brother and I are very full and have enough food. It's almost noon now. My brother asked me to tell the master that we can set off."
Lu Jintang stood up, dusted off his hands, reached out and pulled Yang Mingxi up, saying, "Come on, accompany me to see where Lu Dashan and the others live. Maybe there will be some surprises there."
Yang Mingxi took Lu Jintang's hand and stood up, saying, "Let's go. This is a good time to help digest the food. I ate too much at noon today."
A few people slowly walked to the front of the reception room. Before they could enter, they saw Lu Dashan standing at the doorway from afar, as steady as an iron tower. His tall and imposing figure seemed to block out the sky and the sun, giving people an invisible sense of oppression. At this moment, he was adjusting his sleeves, seemingly ready to set out at any time.
At that moment, Lu Dashan raised his head slightly, his gaze sweeping across the crowd like a torch. When his eyes landed on Yang Mingxi, in a split second, he instantly recognized her as a woman, drawing on his years of experience and keen insight. Seeing her stalking closely beside the youngest master, he was convinced: This woman must be the future matriarch of the Lu family! With a polite nod toward Yang Mingxi as a gesture of greeting, he took the initiative, striding out the door with his head held high.
Yang Mingxi stared quietly at the burly and imposing middle-aged man in front of her. For some reason, a figure involuntarily emerged in her mind - the woman she bought, Mrs. Zhang.
Today, Zhang's wife is busy at the snack street, selling mouth-watering fried potatoes. Thinking carefully, Zhang's wife is around 25 years old. She suffered a tragic fate, losing both her parents at a young age and relying on her brother and sister-in-law for support. Unexpectedly, these brother and sister-in-law sold her to a wealthy family as a maid. Fortunately, the mistress's kindness allowed her to marry a servant.
As luck would have it, the couple enjoyed a harmonious relationship, and Zhang's wife was not only honest and trustworthy but also down-to-earth and diligent in her work, so their life was quite good. Sadly, however, these good times did not last long. Just six months later, the host family suffered a devastating disaster. For some reason, the husband and the host family were implicated and held accountable. Tragically, the women were sold off, and from then on began a life of wandering and homelessness.
During these long years, she wandered from place to place, enduring hardships. Years passed, yet she never had a single day of peace and stability. Fate seemed to always play tricks on her, leaving her adrift in the wind and rain.
Until one day this year, by chance, she was finally bought to Yang Mingxi's place. As if destined, she finally settled down here. Now, Mrs. Zhang is responsible for making delicious fried potatoes, and based on this, she continues to innovate, even developing novel and unique delicacies such as potato chips and French fries.
Mrs. Zhang is a warm and cheerful person. Whenever she has free time, she takes the initiative to help Yang Mingxi with various tasks within her capacity. Because of this, Yang Mingxi has a better understanding of her past experiences and personal situation. Furthermore, Mrs. Zhang is not only hardworking and capable, but also very willing to try new things. Whenever Yang Mingxi mentions some local snacks she knows about, Mrs. Zhang listens with great interest and carefully considers how to make them a reality.
What's surprising is that those snacks that once existed only in imagination have actually been brought to life by Zhang's skillful hands. Today, there are several stalls on the snack street selling a variety of snacks improved by Zhang, and business is booming.
In fact, Yang Mingxi had earlier suggested to Zhang's wife that they consider finding another family so that the two of them could look after each other. Zhang's wife didn't reject the idea, saying she would seriously consider it and would consider it if she found a suitable one.
Now, when Yang Mingxi saw Lu Dashan, for some reason, she suddenly felt the urge to act as a matchmaker, wanting to help Zhang Saozi find a date. However, since she had just met Lu Dashan, she had no idea what he was like. She had only just learned from her casual chat with Lu Jintang that he was in his thirties and unmarried. She couldn't help but feel a little worried. After all, Zhang Saozi had been married before, and she wondered if Lu Dashan would be disgusted by that. She would definitely ask him about it when she had the chance.
Lu Dashan, walking ahead, was feeling increasingly uneasy. He could clearly feel Yang Mingxi's burning gaze fixed on him from behind. Although he didn't sense any malice in her gaze, it felt like a hunter staring at his prey, as if she were secretly assessing his worth.
Even Lu Jintang, who was standing by, noticed Yang Mingxi's unusual behavior. He gently tugged at her sleeve and asked with a smile, "Ah Xi, what's wrong with you? Do you think our Commander Lu is quite big and strong? To tell you the truth, he's not just sturdy. As the leader of my father's personal guard, his abilities should not be underestimated!"
After listening to Lu Jintang's words, Yang Mingxi smiled and said, "No, he is Mr. Lu's elder brother. When I see him, I think of someone. I think they are a good match and have wanted to do it. I just don't know if Mr. Lu is married?" Yang Mingxi asked what she wanted to say based on Lu Jintang's words.
Lu Dashan, who was walking in front, was now even more embarrassed. He nodded and hummed for a long time before saying in a low voice, "Thank you for your kindness. I won't worry about my own affairs for now. The general's affairs are my top priority."
After hearing this, Lu Jintang couldn't help but burst into laughter. He laughed and said, "Okay, let's discuss this matter slowly after we get back! But I'm telling you, you must remember every word I said today. If one day in the future you suddenly want to get married, remember to prepare a generous matchmaking fee for Axi!"
How could Lu Dashan have known that, after his first meeting with Sister Zhang, he had spent countless efforts, racking his brains, and using almost every trick in his book to successfully win her heart? Finally, with much difficulty, he persuaded Sister Zhang to agree to marry him. However, to everyone's surprise, this seemingly smooth sailing marriage ultimately stalled with Yang Mingxi.
There was no other way. Lu Dashan was really at his wit's end, so he gritted his teeth and borrowed a hundred taels of silver, which he respectfully presented to Yang Mingxi as matchmaking money. In this way, Yang Mingxi finally agreed to let them get married, and Lu Dashan finally welcomed Mrs. Zhang into his home.
On the other hand, Yang Mingxi wasn't exactly a stingy person. After Lu Dashan and Zhang Saozi got married, she generously granted her a regular household registration, freeing her from her inferior status. She also gifted her a stall on the snack street, allowing her to run it independently, without having to turn over any profits. Of course, all of this is a story for later.