Mother Qi looked at Cheng Suâs expression, as if she had eaten a fly, and her face fell, saying, "If we canât help with other things, thatâs fine. But canât we help with finding a partner?"
Without waiting for Cheng Suâs reply, she continued, "One shouldnât be so sharp. Weâre doing well ourselves, so whatâs wrong with lending a hand to poor relatives? Besides, itâs not just anyone; itâs your eldest aunt. Their family is like that, and Weiqiu is at this age now. Itâs hard to find a partner, but helping a bit wonât hurt."
Cheng Su thought, werenât you indifferent before?
"Mom, they say if you donât act as a middleman, a guarantor, or a matchmaker, things are better for three generations. Itâs great to find a partner everyone is happy with and become in-laws, but in Weiqiuâs case..." Cheng Su gently tried to say.
Just say sheâs sharp then; being a matchmaker isnât impossible, but it depends on the situation. Deng Weiqiuâs case involves bringing her mother along in marriage, which limits the options. Finding a good partner is hard, and marrying a bad one could lead to future troubles. What if they blame you, saying you misled their offspring and ruined their lives?
Cheng Su has acted as a matchmaker before, like that time the military held a social event. She simply gave an employee from her family a chance; it wasnât formal matchmaking. They found each other appealing, and she just provided a platform.
Right now, Deng Weiqiu is evidently a hot potato. In the 21st century, times are open and enlightened, so itâs not a big deal. But this is the 1980sâhow many families would take a mother along when marrying?
Even if some do, there will certainly be conflicts in the long run. Who knows if theyâll become resentful couples then!
Families are about helping each other when thereâs trouble, but if things arenât good, relatives might turn against each other!
"I know what you mean, but their family is already struggling. If not even finding a partner can be helped, this relative relationship is essentially over, right?" Mother Qi sighed, "Your aunt has had a tough life. That damn Weixia is nowhere to be found; otherwise, Weiqiu wouldnât be delayed like this. If anyoneâs to blame, itâs Weixia, for doing such useless things."
Cheng Su felt a chill in her heart; isnât it true, heâs also irresponsible.
"Since youâve agreed, mom, letâs just observe." Cheng Su said, "But again, when two families connect, it should be mutual. Letâs not turn a family bond into a feudâit wouldnât be good."
"Of course, I know!" Mother Qi glared at her, "Both families need to agree. Just keep an eye out too."
The rare agreement between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law on this matter brought a subtle atmosphere to their interaction.
Mother Qi cleared her throat, asking, "Are you planning to have a baby?"
Cheng Su nodded, "Weâve been preparing since the beginning of the year, taking care of my body."
Mother Qi breathed a long sigh of relief, "Itâs about time. Taiguo is already thirty. Others his age could have had kids already!" She glanced at Cheng Suâs belly, secretly hoping for a grandson next year!
Cheng Su knew her mother-in-lawâs thoughts, responding vaguely.
"Mom, have you cooked? Iâm so hungry!"
Qi Fengpingâs voice came from outside.
"You brat, are you a pig? How many meals do you need in a day? You just ate!" Mother Qi stood up, cursing as she went out.
Cheng Su frowned.