By the time the matchmaker reacted, the man had already run off without a trace.
Wang Xiaojiao collapsed in anger.“You wretched girl! How could you scare him away?!”
Days of planning — all wasted!!
Not to mention the effort and time, she’d spent so much money too!!
Su Fu yawned.“Grandma, not that I should say this as your junior…
That guy didn’t even have any strength. What if I have a nightmare at night and accidentally slap him to death?”
Wang Xiaojiao exploded.“And you still dare talk! Someone willing to marry you — you should kneel and kowtow in gratitude!!”
Su Fu’s big round eyes drooped, her face full of grievance and sadness.
“Grandma, I’m at least a high-school graduate. I may not be pretty but I’m not ugly either. How can you say that about me~”
She took out a handkerchief and wiped tears that didn’t exist.
“You can’t bully me just because my parents are gone. I’m still your granddaughter — your real granddaughter!”
After acting, Su Fu covered her face and ran out. Anyone who saw her would think she was the victim.
Wang Xiaojiao tried to chase but the matchmaker grabbed her.
“This failure isn’t my fault — it’s your family’s problem.”
Wang Xiaojiao nearly burst with anger.“Refund the money or I’ll tell everyone you’re crooked!!”
Since it failed, she had to recover losses — nearly ten yuan spent!
The matchmaker snorted.“Go ahead. You’re no saint either. Worst case, we both lose!”
They began fighting while the front-desk woman watched like a show, clicking her tongue.
Only after they were done did she tally damages.
“This is a state restaurant — broken bowls and chopsticks must be paid for!”
Wang Xiaojiao hated the matchmaker — and hated the runaway Su Fu even more.
Su Fu had already reached the compound.She needed to tell her godmother about accompanying Li Mingyu back to the city.
Liu Xiulian was very happy to see her. She and Li Weiguo had carefully selected several good marriage prospects.
“Fu-fu, eat before going back. Your godfather has lots to say.”
Su Fu sipped sweet brown sugar water.“Sure. Godmother, I actually came for serious business.”
She couldn’t mention being paid by Li Mingyu, so she only told what she could.
“She’s my only friend in the village. I can’t just watch her be bullied.”
Liu Xiulian worried.“What if…”
Su Fu hugged her arm.“I’m not stupid. If anything happens I’ll report to the police — godfather will know too.”
Knowing Su Fu was independent-minded, Liu Xiulian stopped pressing.
“And the blind date? Your godfather searched a long time — the young man joined the army last year and is already a squad leader.”
Su Fu was interested.“Godmother… is he handsome?”
If not handsome, no deal — Su Yi once treated her well just because she looked good.
She remembered her father’s words:“If the child is ugly I won’t even have appetite eating.”
She thought it made sense — marry an ugly man, have ugly children… life would be ugly everywhere.
Liu Xiulian didn’t know. No photo either.“Character matters more than appearance.”
Su Fu was firm.“I think appearance is very important. I want someone good-looking.”
Liu Xiulian laughed.“You’re young. What if he’s handsome but poor and beats his wife?”
Su Fu thought seriously.“If he’s as handsome as Pan An, maybe fine… he might not beat me anyway.”
Liu Xiulian: …She almost forgot — Su Fu looked soft but was very strong.
“Your godfather even wanted you to enlist but you refused.”
Su Fu sighed.“Not everyone can serve the people like him. I just want to be one of the people — a people who causes no trouble.”
Liu Xiulian gave up arguing. The girl always had crooked logic.
If looks mattered… finding a match became harder.
They’d need photos in advance, and prepare a bigger dowry so Su Fu would have confidence after marriage.
Liu Xiulian truly treated her as a daughter — Da Dong and Xiao Xi also treated her as a sister.
“Good timing, I bought meat today. Eat lunch here.”
Su Fu rolled up her sleeves.“I’ll cook.”
She had talent — same ingredients, same method, yet hers tasted better.
Liu Xiulian didn’t stop her.“Sit first, I’ll buy some liquor and your favorite soda.”
Su Fu smiled.“Okay!”
After Liu Xiulian returned and helped cook, Da Dong had already picked Xiao Xi up from daycare.
“That smell — Sister Fu-fu is here, right?!”
Su Fu came out carrying dishes.“Sharp nose. How’s school lately?”
Xiao Xi bounced.“Teacher praised me today!”
Su Fu patted her head.“Great — eat extra meat later.”
Da Dong quickly showed his test paper.“I got 98.”
Su Fu gave a thumbs-up.“You too — extra meat.”
Liu Xiulian told them to wash hands; once Li Weiguo returned they could eat.
The three kids drinking soda together looked identical — heartwarming to watch.
Hearing Su Fu would go to the city, Li Weiguo worried but didn’t stop her.
Children grow up and have their own thoughts.
But hearing she wanted to choose a partner by looks, he frowned.
“Character, ambition, harmonious family — those matter most…”
Su Fu blinked pitifully.“What if I can’t eat and get skinny?”
Li Weiguo: …
She wasn’t actually thin — just round-faced and soft-looking.
Imagining her starving made him frown deeper.
“Then I’ll help you choose more carefully.”
Su Fu gave meat to godfather, godmother, and the kids.
“If we can’t find one, I’ll just split households and farm myself.”
Li family: “Absolutely not!”
Su Fu laughed.“Maybe I’ll meet someone suitable in the city. Fate is unpredictable.”
After lunch Liu Xiulian washed dishes while Su Fu tested Da Dong with questions.
Li Weiguo sat recalling which old army comrades were handsome.
Su Fu felt warm inside.
At least in this world, someone truly cared about her.
Being worried about and cherished felt wonderful.