"Big sister-in-law, what you said is not quite right," Ma Suyun took over the conversation, "Our Lihua is now working and earning a salary, how can she go and find someone who’s just a farmer?"
"But..."
Qian Chuncao wanted to say that selling buns can’t last forever, it’s not a secure job.
Right now, Qin Lihua is at home as a bachelorette, she can still earn a salary selling buns at the Bun Shop, but once she’s married, pregnant, and having kids, will her in-laws let her go to work?
Moreover, someone who sells buns for a private business, would urban folks even consider that respectable?
Who among them has the luck of Qin Juan?
Zhang Guilan, on the other hand, thought of a candidate, a member of their own circle, and immediately suggested him.
"Why don’t I play matchmaker for you? I think our Bun Shop’s Su Wensong is quite a good match; although he’s a bit older, he’s spirited and doesn’t look his age, and most importantly, he’s capable..."
"Don’t even go there, second sister-in-law, are you sure you’re not just pushing Lihua into a fire pit? The man you mentioned, isn’t he older than elder brother by no small margin? Lihua is your own niece."
Zhang Guilan hadn’t finished speaking when she was interrupted by Ma Suyun.
Her face showed a hint of discomfort with this interjection.
It was true that Su Wensong was not young, but she genuinely felt him to be a decent person, one who seemed capable of taking care of others.
He was outstanding in his abilities, highly valued by his brother and sister-in-law, and his future development was sure to be promising.
He had just Granny Su at home, and Granny Su was a very nice person.
If Lihua were to marry him, she’d surely be going to a life of comfort.
Qian Chuncao wasn’t familiar with the people from the Bun Shop, at first she was quite interested when she heard Zhang Guilan talking about introducing a colleague to her daughter.
But now, hearing Ma Suyun’s words, she didn’t know who was right and involuntarily looked towards Lin Chuxia.
Lin Chuxia felt that Qin Lihua didn’t match up to Su Wensong, but who can be sure in matters of affection—a mutual singlehood, if Zhang Guilan truly wanted to make a match, she had no objections.
But now with Ma Suyun’s comments, she herself was a bit upset.
She merely said, "Lihua knows Su Wensong, do you have any opinions on this?"
Everyone’s gaze turned towards Qin Lihua again.
Qin Lihua didn’t know what to say at the moment, thinking of Su Wensong’s forthright and serious disposition, she slightly furrowed her brows, "I... I’m not sure, I’ve always seen Manager Su as an uncle."
Well, that meant she wasn’t interested.
Zhang Guilan gave an embarrassed smile, and just then, Qin Jiang and his wife Xu Yun came over with their son Qin Jianye, moving past that topic.
Upon entering, Qin Jiang took a seat next to Qin Yang.
After Qin Jiang got married, he moved out to live independently—his yard was the farthest from the old Qin Family house, and also far from Qin Yang’s place.
This visit was just the second time the brothers had met.
Seeing that Qin Yang’s arm was no longer in a sling, he showed concern for his injury and, finding out it was nothing serious, let his son compete in arm-wrestling with Qin Yang.
Of course, Qin Yang won without any suspense.
Little Zhuangzhuang, seeing his cousin arm-wrestling with his uncle, also clamored to challenge Qin Yang.
With Niuniu cheering on the side, the atmosphere in the room quickly became lively.
Qin Wen watched as everyone rallied around Qin Yang, even though he himself also worked away from home and rarely interacted with these brothers, he now couldn’t get a word in.
Earlier, before Qin Yang had arrived, Qin Wu was also pulling at him to chat about all sorts of things.
His fourth brother, as always, loved to be the center of attention.
Noticing Qin Han on the side, Qin Wen raised his voice a notch.
"Second brother, I’ve heard that your Bun Shop is doing great business; working at the Hardware Company counter, I often hear my colleagues wanting to go there for buns. It’s gotten me curious to try them out too."
Qin Han replied with a chuckle, "It’s not really my Bun Shop; it belongs to your fourth sister-in-law. But if you want to try, feel free to come over anytime, I’m there every day."
Qin Wen immediately said, "Look how you talk, second brother. You and fourth brother are blood brothers, his wife’s shop is practically yours, no need to make such a clear distinction. I heard the fourth sister-in-law is so busy she can barely keep up with her several shops."
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