Reborn in a small village in the 1990s

Chapter 64

Juren Zhangzi Village is a mountain village. Dongtaizi Village, where Zhao Da'e lives, is bordered by the long Daling River to the north and the long Xiaoling River to the south; it is an ordinary rural village.

It's normal that people in the mountains aren't as wealthy as those in the countryside, since land hasn't been distributed yet and everyone is poor. But those who are scholars can make a living off the land; they can go into the mountains to chop firewood, hunt, or gather medicinal herbs. They have many ways to earn money.

Zhao Da'e knew her aunt's husband's family had some money, but she never expected him to be such a nouveau riche. He even had beef jerky.

And it's not even Chinese New Year yet, but they have peanuts, melon seeds, hawthorn, walnuts, and raisins.

Zhao Da'e didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

After all, he had come all this way, but hadn't gotten to eat any of the good food; he had at least brought two big roosters with him. Although Zhou Yuren was hospitable, he definitely didn't intend to bring out the food he would have eaten during the New Year and give it to Zhao Da'e right now.

Therefore, Zhao Da'e will be unhappy.

However, since it was food for someone else's New Year, Zhao Da'e was naturally very happy that his status had been instantly elevated, and he was being treated like a newlywed.

Zhao Da'e ate a piece of beef jerky and drank a sip of tea, feeling incredibly comfortable.

“Uncle, you should go to the Great Battle; you’re sure to run into Old Ma,” Zhao Da’e said.

"You don't need to talk about anything else, just tell me that you have a son who's quite capable. He's eighteen or nineteen, and matchmakers have been lining up to propose to your family, practically wearing down your doorstep..."

Zhou Chunwen frowned deeply: "Big Goose, isn't this a lie?"

Zhou Yuren immediately reprimanded, "Chunwen, shut up. You interrupted your cousin; that's a heinous crime."

Zhou Chunwen looked bewildered: Holy crap! I've committed a terrible crime! It's terrifying that my dad is uneducated. This is horrifying! I'm going to go outside and start a fire.

"Alright, alright, you two chat, I'll go boil some water for you to make tea later."

Zhou Chunwen said nothing more and went to start a fire.

“Uncle, once you put it that way, Old Ma will definitely be tempted,” Zhao Da’e analyzed. “Old Ma’s family in Xichili is incredibly poor. You’re in a remote mountain village, but there are too many people and too little land there, and they can’t even afford to eat. Old Ma has a daughter and a son. His daughter is named Ma Huaihua, and his son is named Ma Wuyue. He’s worried about not having enough money after his son gets married.”

If you mention you have many matchmakers, he'll assume your family is well-off. You don't need to do anything else; just wait. On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month this winter, Old Ma will send someone to propose marriage. I suspect the person he sends will be Ma Huaihua's fourth aunt. Ma Huaihua's fourth aunt is from Tiger Gully next door. She's never been to your Jurenzhangzi area, but Uncle, you know Tiger Gully—it's a truly impoverished place, extremely poor. Your mountain has good things; their mountain is all rocks. When Ma Huaihua's fourth aunt comes and sees your yard, she'll think your family is well-off. Then, buy my older cousin a suit, or borrow one from Accountant Yao's family. Accountant Yao still has the suit from his wedding; have my older cousin wear it. That will make the chances of it going to be 70%. To make it 100%, Uncle, you must refuse.”

"What? They've already come to my door, why should I refuse?" Zhou Yuren was a little confused. After all, if the woman took the initiative to propose marriage, and he refused, wouldn't he be out of luck?

Zhao Da'e said, "Just tell him, 'Oh, this is my cousin. People are introducing him to several potential partners. None of them want a dowry...'"

Ma Huaihua's fourth aunt will definitely say she doesn't want any bride price either, and will even give money in return. Only then should you agree. Do you understand now?

Zhou Yuren nodded: "Understood, I will do as you say."