Courtyard House: A Carefree Life Begins with a Lottery of Wish Power

Matchmaker Li saw what Matchmaker Wang was doing, but she wasn't nervous at all; instead, there was a hint of mockery in her eyes.

The old lady of the Lin family took the two-inch black and white photos and began to look at them.

Lin Yufang also curiously went over and watched with her grandmother.

The girls in the photos all look very energetic, and some of the photos are even colored.

It is definitely above average.

As Wang the matchmaker showed the photos to the old lady of the Lin family, she also provided explanations.

"Grandma, this family is quite well-off. His father is a village cadre, and their family background is good."

"This girl is very outstanding. She is a high school student and a primary school teacher in the village."

……

Although Lin Zhuo wasn't particularly interested in blind dates, he still managed to glean some insights from listening to the conversation.

The man that Wang the matchmaker introduced to her this time was much better than the ones she had introduced before.

The women I introduced before were mostly ordinary farmers' children like Qin Huairu; there were no outstanding young women like daughters of village officials or primary school teachers.

It seems that my status and position as a formal employee of the steel rolling mill are completely different from before.

The old lady of the Lin family looked at the photos with a smile and listened to the matchmaker Wang's introduction, but she remained silent.

Seeing that her grandmother was silent, Lin Yufang didn't dare to speak either.

Matchmaker Wang said warmly:

"Grandma, what do you think of these girls?"

The old lady of the Lin family smiled and said:

"Everything is fine."

Upon hearing this, Matchmaker Wang was overjoyed and quickly said:

"Anyone you like? I can contact them right away and arrange a meeting."

The old lady waved her hand and said:

"There's no rush yet."

The matchmaker was somewhat confused by the old lady's words and anxiously asked:

"Grandma, these girls are all top-notch. If we don't make a move soon, someone else might snatch them up first."

"To be honest, these are the best girls I have on hand."

The old lady simply smiled, offering no comment.

At this point, the matchmaker, Li, did indeed take over the conversation, saying:

"The girls you introduced include the daughters of village officials and primary school teachers; they are indeed quite good."

Upon hearing this, Matchmaker Wang also looked pleased and said:

"Of course, I know every family in this area with a good girl."

Matchmaker Li changed the subject, saying:

"The girls you introduced are nice, but some of them aren't good enough for Xiaolin."

Upon hearing this, Wang the matchmaker became somewhat anxious.

"How come the one I introduced isn't good enough for Kobayashi?"

There are some things that are not easy to say directly in front of the Lin family, but Wang the matchmaker has been doing this for so many years, she has a sense of right and wrong.

Lin Zhuo's advantages are that he comes from a poor peasant background, is a regular employee at a steel mill, is good-looking, and is a high school student.

However, it's not without its drawbacks.

My parents have both passed away. Although I no longer have to worry about the relationship between my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, there is no one to help me or take care of the children.

There's also an elderly woman who needs care.

So overall, he's definitely a pretty good young man, but not exceptionally good.

Matchmaker Li said leisurely:

Do you even know what Xiaolin's current status is?

Matchmaker Wang blurted out:

"A full-time employee at the steel rolling mill."

Matchmaker Li smiled and said:

"It's true that Xiaolin is a permanent employee at the steel rolling mill, but do you know what grade of worker he is?"

Wang the matchmaker was a little puzzled as to why Li the matchmaker would ask such a simple question, but she still answered anyway:

"That's no problem for me. Kobayashi just started working, so of course he's an apprentice."

Matchmaker Li chuckled, looking at Matchmaker Wang with a hint of smugness, and said:

"No wonder you introduced these girls to me. You didn't know that Xiao Lin is already a level four worker."

Upon hearing this, Wang the matchmaker was startled, her eyes widening as she looked at Li the matchmaker and said:

"Level 4 worker?"

"Are you kidding me? You became a level four worker in less than a month?"

"How is this possible?"

Matchmaker Wang then looked at the Lin family members and found that, apart from smiling, they did not deny anything.

Could this be true?

Is he already a level 4 worker right after joining the factory?

Ordinary workers first have to be apprentices for three years before they can be promoted step by step.

It took almost ten years to reach the fourth level of worker.

Lin Zhuo's one step is worth ten years for others!

The wage gap is even more pronounced.

An apprentice earns about 20 yuan a month, while a level 4 worker can earn about 50 or 60 yuan a month.

One level-four worker is almost equivalent to three apprentices.

An apprentice who has just started working can only afford to feed himself and his wife with an income of ten or twenty yuan.

But if it's a level four worker, with a monthly salary of nearly 60, even if the woman stays at home to farm, their life will be prosperous.

Moreover, Lin Zhuo started as a fourth-level worker, something that could only be heard on the radio, and there are only two possibilities.

Either Lin Zhuo is a genius, or the Lin family has some powerful, unknown connections.

Regardless of the possibility, Lin Zhuo's future is bright, and he will definitely be promoted to an eighth-grade worker in the future.

The girls I just introduced are more than enough for Lin Zhuo, an apprentice worker, but they are not quite good enough for him, a fourth-level worker.

No wonder that matchmaker Li had that amused look on her face; it seems she already knew about this and was deliberately watching me make a fool of myself.

Household registration was strictly controlled in those days.

Even if a rural woman marries a city dweller, her household registration remains in the countryside, and her children will also have rural household registration.

If you move to the city, there will be no rationing, and you'll have to buy expensive grain.

Most families simply cannot afford it, so if a rural woman marries a city man, she will still live in her rural hometown.

Matchmaker Wang's mind raced, her expression shifting between light and shadow, as she considered many ideas in an instant.

Looking at Wang's ever-changing expression, Matchmaker Li felt a little smug and said:

"It's not really your fault. Everyone knows that Xiaolin is a bit... but no one would have thought that Xiaolin is so outstanding."

As she spoke, Matchmaker Li took the old lady's hand and said warmly:

"Grandma, although I have many good girls at my disposal, after thinking it over, the only one who is good enough for Xiaolin is the one I just told you about."

"Please think it over carefully."

The old lady patted the matchmaker's hand and said:

"Okay, Xiao Li, I'll give you a definite answer in the next couple of days."

Upon hearing this, Wang the matchmaker naturally understood that Li the matchmaker had already introduced a girl with excellent qualities.

But in my haste, I really didn't have any suitable match.

I could only grit my teeth and say:

"Madam, I don't have anything suitable at the moment."

"But don't worry, give me a day or two, and I guarantee I'll find you a few suitable ones."

Grandma Lin patted Matchmaker Wang's arm warmly and said:

"Take your time, there's no rush. After all, our Xiao Zhuo is still young."

Wang the matchmaker didn't verbally refute, but in her heart she thought:

"You're not worried, but I am! Lin Zhuo is such a good catch, in a few days the Lin family's doorstep will be worn down by matchmakers!"

"If the introduction goes smoothly, there will definitely be a generous thank-you gift."

Matchmaker Wang and Matchmaker Li chatted with the old lady for a while longer before leaving, each with their own thoughts.