Lin Fan wasnāt looking for a partner, he was just a passerby who happened to stumble upon the matchmaking corner, catching a live version of an absurd comedy, and couldnāt help but chuckle.
Itās just like a moviegoer watching a comedy in the cinema, getting amused by the plot.
Unexpectedly, Lin Fanās chuckle roused the dissatisfaction of Old Li and his wife.
The Old Li couple felt that Lin Fan was mocking them. This young man, judging by his attire, doesnāt look wealthy at all, and yet he dares to mock them, how presumptuous!
Before Lin Fan could deny it, Old Liās wife said, "I think youāre even less suited than Little Chen to be our son-in-law. At the very least, Little Chen has a local Yun City residence permit, and although his monthly income isnāt much, itās still 50,000, so heās considered a potential stock, right? And you?"
To belittle Lin Fan, Old Liās wife even lifted up Little Chen, whom she looked down on.
This made Little Chen feel a bit buoyant; he had just been despised by Old Liās wife, but found a sense of superiority in the face of Lin Fan.
Although Lin Fan wasnāt there for a blind date, upon hearing Old Liās wifeās words, he felt a bit annoyed and said: "I never intended to be your son-in-law, even if you begged me, I wouldnāt be your son-in-law."
What?
Everyone was stunned.
In their view, Lin Fanās words were simply audacious!
The Old Li couple became furious, feeling offended.
"We beg you? Take a look in the mirror; do you deserve it?" Old Liās wife hollered with hands on her hips, just like a shrew quarrelling in the street.
Old Li was somewhat composed; he thought arguing wasnāt enough, to really hit someone hard, it needed to be a blow to the heart.
"Young man, itās not impossible for us to beg you, but you need to have the ability. Let me ask you, where is your residence permit from? I hope you answer honestly; since you want us to beg you, show us what youāve got!" Old Li said.
Lin Fan replied, "My residence? Itās from West River Village."
Old Li curiously asked, "Where is West River Village?"
Everyone looked at each other, evidently none had heard of this place.
Lin Fan said, "West River Village is a remote small mountain village, several hundred kilometers away from Yun City."
What?
Everyone froze for a moment, then couldnāt help but burst into laughter. The grandpas and aunties seemed to have heard a big joke, and many immediately showed disdain, as if suddenly, they all seemed taller than Lin Fan.
A country bumpkin, simply lowly to the dust.
"Hick!" Old Liās wife sneered.
Old Li chuckled and said, "So youāre a rural person, huh? I guess I donāt need to ask you more questions. Looking at your outfit, itās obvious your education isnāt high and your income isnāt much, at most a salaried class. No offense, but you donāt even qualify to carry my daughterās shoes."
Everyone laughed one after another.
"I really have no idea where this guy got the guts to come to the matchmaking corner!"
"Exactly, itās simply a disgrace."
"His presence lowers the standards of our entire matchmaking corner."
"A hick whoās dirt poor, just remain a bachelor. Still dreaming about city girls, really thinking too much!"
The grandpas and aunties almost all showed contemptuous faces, showing disdain towards Lin Fan.
"Donāt even mention Old Liās daughter, my daughter, even if sheās not as excellent as Old Liās, this kind of hick is not worthy!"
"At least my daughter is a Ph.D. student; no matter how little she would choose, it couldnāt possibly be him!"
"Really, this kind of person hoping for a partner, whoād set their eyes on him, huh?"
Everyone relentlessly mocked Lin Fan.
Even Little Chen couldnāt stand watching anymore.
"Buddy, itās better if you leave. This place isnāt for you. At your level, try finding a partner back in the village. These grandmas and aunties are all here for wealthy potential sons-in-law," Little Chen advised.
Though Little Chenās intentions were good, not wishing to see Lin Fan being ridiculed so embarrassingly, in his words, there was still an unintentional air of superiority.
No choice, comparing himself to Lin Fan made his confidence reach an all-time high.
Lin Fan replied, "Itās okay, let them be. I really wasnāt here for a blind date, just happened to be passing by and wanted to see the excitement. I completely understand the feelings of the grandpas and aunties; whoever has a daughter wants to find a wealthy son-in-law, and whoever has a son wants a virtuous daughter-in-law. Itās human nature."
Old Liās wife disparaged, "Heh, now saying he wasnāt here for a blind date? Just refused to admit it after getting laughed at. Let me tell you, a poor devil like you, even in the countryside, donāt dream of finding a partner, let alone someone as outstanding as my daughter!"
Old Li chuckled and said, "Alright, alright. I think weāve educated this young man enough. Young man, itās best you leave. Iām saying this with good intentions; why stay here and humiliate yourself?"
Lin Fan said, "You all can just ignore me. I really am not here for a blind date. Iām waiting for someone here, waiting for a very beautiful girl, and I believe none of your daughters here can match her beauty."
What?
Those grandpas and aunties with daughters immediately became displeased.
Lin Fan inwardly chuckled; feeling displeased was good. You people, with your overflowing sense of superiority, could use a bit of a counterattack.
"This hick waiting for a beautiful girl, who would believe that!"
"I donāt believe it. Heās just boasting. Could he be waiting for a pretty girl? Is she his girlfriend?"
"Donāt listen to his nonsense. A poor guy like him, who would be interested in him, unless theyāre blind. But even if blind, theyād know better than to find a penniless guy these days."
The crowd erupted in laughter, treating Lin Fan as a joke.
Little Chen advised again, "Buddy, stop it. Youāre only making yourself more embarrassed. I earn 50,000 a month and donāt have any beauties waiting. How much do you earn? No wonder people donāt believe you are waiting for a beauty. If you leave now, you can at least keep some dignity."
Lin Fan replied, "Thank you, but thereās no need. Iām not lying. Iām just telling the truth."
Little Chen was a bit displeased. Lin Fan wouldnāt take the advice and wouldnāt leave. This guy, why insist on fighting it out here, claiming to be waiting for a beauty? Itās inexplicably irritating. He, of all people, didnāt have a beauty waiting, how could Lin Fan?
"Lin Fan, here you are! I took a stroll and just found you!"
Suddenly, a very pleasant voice said. Everyone turned towards the voice and saw Wei Yueāer coming over with a sweet smile, running directly to Lin Fan.
Lin Fan smiled and said, "Sorry, I was watching the fun here and didnāt notice you came."
Wei Yueāer, oblivious to the earlier events and the surrounding people, said, "Where should we go for dinner later? Itās up to you; anything you want to eat is fine."
Ah?
Seeing this scene, everyone was dumbfounded. Lin Fan hadnāt lied to them; he really was waiting for a beauty, and she was a top-notch one.
The strangest thing was that this beauty seemed very accommodating towards Lin Fan, huh?
Little Chen grew more sullen. How could this hick have such luck?