Back to 1984: I built a chicken farm on a barren mountain.

Zheng Dali and Zhang Caifeng welcomed Wang Guizhi into the house. Zhang Caifeng was very happy and said:

"Guozhi, Dali and I were just talking about you. It's been a while since we sisters sat together."

"Yes, it's been a while since we've been together."

"You even had Wen Feng bring us roast chicken. You're always thinking about us. That roast chicken must be expensive, but it tastes really good."

"It's not expensive at all," Wang Guizhi said politely, but in her heart she was thinking, "When did my mother send Wenfeng over to deliver roast chicken? This son has grown up and become more cunning. His manners are really thorough."

Not only did she send her own mother over, but she also brought roast chicken in advance. Is she really tempted this time?

It turns out that Wang Guizhi's visit to Zheng Dali's house was also arranged by Chen Wenfeng.

After listening to Hou Laizi's account, Chen Wenfeng was at a loss for what to do. Moreover, he didn't know what Qin Xiaofen had offended that she shouldn't have. So, rather than waiting to be killed, he decided to take the initiative.

Anyway, he had feelings for Zheng Xuejiao, so he wasn't afraid of misunderstandings. Besides, neither of them was married, so they could settle down and start a family without any problems.

However, when he asked Wang Guizhi to come over, he didn't say that he had to propose marriage immediately; he just wanted to see how to convey this intention tactfully.

This is the best solution Chen Wenfeng can think of right now: sound out Zheng Dali's family and show them his goodwill towards Zheng Xuejiao. If Zheng Dali's family also has feelings for Chen Wenfeng, the two families can arrange a marriage and settle the matter. In that case, Qin Xiaofen's tricks will no longer work.

These days, in Chenjiazhuang, once both sets of parents have made the decision and the younger generation has no objections, marriage is a done deal. As for when to register the marriage and hold the wedding ceremony, those are just formalities.

Wang Guizhi was overjoyed when she heard that her son, Chen Wenfeng, was interested in Zheng Xuejiao.

Moreover, she had watched Zheng Xuejiao grow up since she was a child, and she liked this girl very much. If they really got together, it would relieve her, the old mother, of a lot of worries.

During this time, Wang Guizhi has been quite worried about her son's marriage.

As Chen Wenfeng's chicken farm business flourished, matchmakers practically wore down his doorstep, all vying to act as matchmakers for him.

Wang Guizhi was picking melons all over the garden, her eyes dazzled by the sights. This girl was nice, that girl was good too, and she was having a great time choosing.

But even if she chose the most beautiful woman herself, it wouldn't matter. Since the man, Chen Wenfeng, didn't approve, there was nothing she, as his mother, could do.

Despite the persuasion of numerous matchmakers, Chen Wenfeng remained unmoved. Although Wang Guizhi hoped that Chen Wenfeng would get married soon so that she could hold her grandson, she ultimately did not want to be too forceful and believed that such matters should be respected in accordance with the child's wishes.

The marriage was thus delayed again and again.

Unexpectedly, Chen Wenfeng has finally spoken out on his own initiative this time.

Not only did she confess, but she also briefly told Zheng Xuejiao about the things that Han Laosi and Qin Xiaofen had done to her. The thought that her future daughter-in-law might be abducted by evil people made Wang Guizhi unable to sit still.

If Chen Shouyi and Chen Wenfeng hadn't stopped her, she wouldn't have bothered with dinner and would have just stormed over.

At this moment, the kang table in Zheng Dali's house had not been cleaned up yet. Zhang Caifeng glared at Zheng Dali and told him not to clean up the dishes and to just take the whole kang table out.

Fortunately, Zheng Dali was tall, strong, and powerful. With a strong effort, he lifted the kang table, along with the plates and bowls on it, and carried it out.

Wang Guizhi praised:

"Wow, Brother Dali's strength is truly remarkable."

Zhang Caifeng felt quite proud after hearing Wang Guizhi's praise, and said:

"His only redeeming quality is his tall stature and a bit of brute strength," Zhang Caifeng said, noticing Zheng Xuejiao standing at the door.

"Xuejiao, you take Xiaodouzi to bed, I'm going to chat with your aunt for a while."

Zheng Xuejiao responded and coaxed Xiaodouzi away.

Seeing that the children had gone into the inner room, Zhang Caifeng sighed softly and said:

"You know how we men are, we're strong during the day but weak at night."

Wang Guizhi advised:

"Everyone has flaws, and besides, you've had quite a few children, a son and a daughter, isn't that wonderful!"

"And you are even more so, with two sons and a daughter, you have one more 'good boy' than me!"

The two women were whispering secrets that only best friends would share. After a while, Zhang Caifeng asked:

"Takae, what brings you here so late today?"

"Nothing much, I just missed you, so I came over for a bit."

"Come over whenever you're free, it's the off-season for farming anyway. To be honest, Dali and I were just talking about Xuejiao's marriage!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Guizhi exclaimed, "Oh dear! I was just wondering how to start this conversation, and Zhang Caifeng brought it up herself!" She immediately picked up the thread and said:

Is Xuejiao getting married?

"No," Zhang Caifeng shook her head and said.

"It's all because of that female secretary Han Laosi hired, what's her name, Fen."

"Qin Xiaofen".

"Yes, yes, Qin Xiaofen. She went to the butcher shop to buy meat, and somehow she heard that our Xuejiao hadn't found a husband yet. She was quite enthusiastic and said that she had a cousin in the county town and wanted to be a matchmaker."

Upon hearing this, Wang Guizhi realized it matched Chen Wenfeng's description perfectly and said:

"Hey, it's not nice to talk about people behind their backs, but this Han Laosi has been acting erratically lately. He's been messing around with everything. I heard that he sent Li Dahua back to her parents' home because of Qin Xiaofen."

"That's right, that's what I thought too, but Dali told me that Qin Xiaofen said she's only responsible for making the introductions, and whether it works out or not is up to us. What she said makes sense. Who doesn't want their daughter to marry well!"

"Yes, yes, but Xuejiao is such a good girl, are you really willing to marry so far away?"

"I'm reluctant to part with them, but even though I'm reluctant, if they're a good family, I have to be willing to part with them."

Wang Guizhi noticed Zhang Caifeng's hesitation and said:

"Caifeng, I have a way to ease your dilemma."

"What method?"

"The solution is simple: don't marry out of the village, just marry someone from our Chen family village!"

Zhang Caifeng slapped her thigh and said:

"That's why we say we're sisters! I've thought about it too, but I just can't think of anyone suitable right now!"

Looking at Zhang Caifeng's bewildered expression, Wang Guizhi thought to herself, "So you haven't even considered my Wenfeng?" She smiled and said:

"Aren't there plenty of young men in Chenjiazhuang? Zhou Zhiming, Niu Da, Niu Er..."

Zhang Caifeng casually picked up where Wang Guizhi left off, saying:

"Yes, and Hou Laizi, Fatty..."

Wang Guizhi was getting a little anxious. Didn't they know they were still missing Chen Wenfeng? Just as she was about to remind her, she saw Zhang Caifeng seem to have thought of something as well, muttering:

"Yes, there are quite a few unmarried young men in Chenjiazhuang. Some of them are even classmates with our Xuejiao."

Zhang Caifeng suddenly turned her face and said earnestly to Wang Guizhi:

"Isn't your Wenfeng a classmate of our Xuejiao?"

Wang Guizhi thought to herself, "You finally figured it out."