My Happy Daily Life After Being Reborn -
Chapter 140 - 41: Throwing Out the Baby with the Bathwater
Chapter 140: Chapter 41: Throwing Out the Baby with the Bathwater
"Come in and have a seat, no need to be polite." The Head’s wife was very enthusiastic, and from the glances she occasionally sent over to Chen Han, it wasn’t hard to guess the reason for her warmth.
By contrast, Mr. Su was somewhat colder. Although he had also nodded politely since their arrival, the look he gave Chen Han seemed more probing than happy.
However, Chen Han had an exceedingly pleasant appearance: his features were handsome and clean, and despite being an adult, his expression carried a shyness that was not at all out of place, easily making people feel affection for him. Thus, it wasn’t long before Mr. Su’s stern expression softened.
"Hello, Mr. Su, hello, Head’s wife," Chen Han said with an embarrassed face, and his cheeks had already turned red by the time he finished speaking.
If he had been a twenty-year-old young man, the couple might have thought him not calm and imposing enough, unreliable even, but Chen Han was already thirty-two. Although his performance in the military wasn’t as exceptional as Shen Chi, it was still outstanding. Having risen to the position of a deputy battalion Captain without any significant connections, aside from starting as a scout on the battlefield, then always staying in the logistics force, showed he certainly wasn’t lacking in ability or means.
The key was... thinking about the past that Shen Chi had mentioned concerning this young man, Mr. Su’s smile deepened. He had initially regretted hastily agreeing to Shen Chi’s suggestion in a moment of desperation. However, as a leader, it wouldn’t be good to go back on his word, so he could only think about getting through today’s matchmaking session perfunctorily.
But after seeing Chen Han, he realized he was truly excellent, suitable in looks, capability, and family background. The only flaw was that he had been married before, but without children. Mr. Su’s daughter wasn’t young anymore, and the more he looked, the more appropriate he seemed.
Perhaps a bad marriage was even better fit for their Qianqian.
Especially considering that, according to Shen Chi, Chen Han, aside from wanting his future children to take the surname Chen, didn’t mind living with his in-laws; Mr. Su was even more satisfied.
Because of this, Mr. Su was all smiles, "Why be so formal? Just call us uncle and auntie."
Perhaps feeling that his words were too abrupt, he looked at Shen Chi’s family and said, "You do the same, call us uncle and auntie; it makes us feel closer."
"Uncle and auntie." The elders had made the request, and they could not refuse.
Seeing her husband like this, the Head’s wife also sensed that today’s match had prospects, and immediately turned to Lin Xiaoguai and Shen Xiu, saying, "You must be Xiao Shen’s wife and sister, right?"
Lin Xiaoguai smiled and replied, "Hello, Aunt Su, I’m Lin Xiaoguai, and this is my younger sister, Shen Xiu."
She introduced her as a younger sister rather than a little aunt, which indicated a good relationship between the sisters-in-law.
The Head’s wife, at her age, loved to see harmonious relationships and laughed happily, "Good, good, good, all such lovely girls."
She wasn’t just being polite; her own daughter was very beautiful, but Lin Xiaoguai was no less so, even surpassing their Qianqian by a bit due to her aura. As for Shen Xiu, though her looks were just above average, her broad and peaceful features made her a charming young lady as well.
"This must be Xiao Shen’s son," the Head’s wife observed, noticing the Little Niangao in Lin Xiaoguai’s arms, and immediately gave him a tender smile, "He’s so handsome, just like Xiao Shen. How old is he, what’s his name?"
"He just turned one last week. His full name is Shen Yinian, but his nickname is Little Niangao," Lin Xiaoguai kissed her son and coaxed, "Little Niangao, say hello to grandma."
"Hello, grandma!" Little Niangao was always good for his mother, and his milky voice was simply heart-melting.
The Head’s wife was overjoyed, "What a good child." She then pulled out a prepared red envelope and stuffed it in Little Niangao’s pocket, "Here, let grandma buy you some candy."
One couldn’t refuse gifts from an elder, so Lin Xiaoguai didn’t decline but simply smiled, "I won’t stand on ceremony with you, auntie. After all, this red envelope will eventually come back to your grandson."
Having come from a later era, she still knew how to say pretty words.
The Head’s wife, indeed pleased upon hearing that, worried about her daughter’s marriage like it was an illness. Seeing another year pass by and her daughter getting older, she thought Chen Han was truly good. If things could really work out, her heart would be at ease.
"Then I’ll count on your auspicious words," she said.
While they were chatting merrily with the Head’s wife, Mr. Su was having a great conversation with Shen Chi and Chen Han, but Su Qianqian hadn’t appeared yet.
Because Shen Xiu was unaware that this banquet was for matchmaking, she didn’t see anything amiss; Lin Xiaoguai was a bit uneasy, but Shen Chi remained as serene as an old monk, and even Chen Han’s expression hadn’t changed.
Fortunately, it wasn’t long before the Head’s wife excused herself and went upstairs. When she came down, Su Qianqian followed.
Lin Xiaoguai was seeing this famous beauty of the military region for the first time, and true enough, she wasn’t overhyped. Su Qianqian was extremely beautiful, her thick black hair braided long and hanging over her chest, an oval face, with eyebrows that were unique sword-shaped rather than the common willow-brows, albeit a bit softer, but still exuding a valiant air, and large, double-lidded, spirited eyes; a fine and straight nose, lips neither too thin nor too thick but plush and rosy. Her skin was very fair but not pale, carrying a golden tan from the sun, healthy yet delicate.
Su Qianqian’s beauty was similar to Xue Baocai from "Dream of the Red Chamber," but she lacked her worldly air, with a bit more unworldly purity.
If only those clear eyes weren’t so lifeless, she might have been even more beautiful, Lin Xiaoguai thought.
No wonder Su Qianqian always encountered undesired admirers; such a beautiful person was easily subject to scrutiny, and with her naïve personality, how could she escape it.
Lin Xiaoguai felt that this was a misstep on Mr. Su and the Head’s wife’s part; bringing up their daughter to be so innocent, who else could be blamed?
She also noticed when Su Qianqian came down, Chen Han’s gaze lingered on her for two seconds, and although it quickly shifted away, his eyes undeniably sparkled a bit brighter than before.
Men are truly creatures of the senses, Lin Xiaoguai glanced at Shen Chi beside her, her mood slightly relaxed, seeing this as a decent beginning.
Throughout the time they sat down, Su Qianqian didn’t raise her drooping head as if the people present were invisible to her.
Maybe she knew what kind of event it was today and resisted it in her heart.
Lin Xiaoguai quietly sighed. Considering the harshness of this era towards women, the fact that Su Qianqian was merely silently resisting without causing a scene, and there hadn’t been any rumors of her seeking death before, it was clear that although she was naive, she was a strong and considerate girl.
Strong enough not to give up on life easily, and considerate enough not to want to cause her parents heartache.
Looking at it this way, she and Chen Han might be able to forge a good marriage.
As long as Chen Han truly didn’t mind Su Qianqian’s slightly tarnished past.
Mr. Su and the Head’s wife were somewhat embarrassed, but they didn’t want to pressure their daughter anymore, so they could only smile apologetically at the others.
"Mama, baby’s hungry," said Little Niangao, breaking the somewhat tense silence just in time.
The Head’s wife immediately smiled, "Look at me, I got too excited and forgot the most important thing. We’ve wronged our Little Niangao; grandma will serve the food now, so our Little Niangao can eat his fill."
Even Su Qianqian was attracted by the voice of Little Niangao.
Good job!
Lin Xiaoguai mentally gave her son a thumbs up.
"Do you want to hold him?" Lin Xiaoguai was sitting just below Su Qianqian and saw her curious face looking at Little Niangao, so she asked.
At the same time, without waiting for Su Qianqian to respond, she put Little Niangao into her arms.
Her movements were so swift that Su Qianqian, unprepared, hugged Little Niangao close, her eyes widened, daring not to move for fear of squeezing the child.
Little Niangao looked up curiously, seeing Su Qianqian’s bewildered expression, and immediately revealed a big smile, exclaiming, "Hello, auntie."
Little Niangao didn’t have the typical child’s aversion to calling people; many times, without needing to be taught, he would take the initiative to greet someone, always with a sweet mouth.
He seemed to regard it as a game because every time he got it right, Lin Xiaoguai would be happy and praise him.
This time too, after calling someone, he looked back at his mom, and Lin Xiaoguai smiled, "Our Little Niangao is really smart."
Little Niangao beamed even more joyously, while Su Qianqian also relaxed, looking down with novelty at this soft little fellow, unable to resist asking, "Is Little Niangao his name?"
"It’s his nickname; his full name is Shen Yinian," Lin Xiaoguai said with a smile.
On the other side, Mr. Su saw his daughter no longer sitting stiffly, engaging in conversation with Shen Chi’s wife; his expression lightened with relief, showing a gratified smile.
Despite neither of the two prospective parties exchanging a single word throughout the matchmaking banquet, everyone else felt there was hope for today’s event.
After bidding farewell to Mr. Su’s family, Shen Chi’s family and Chen Han walked back together. Reaching the fork to the balcony, Shen Chi turned to Lin Xiaoguai and Shen Xiu, "You go back first; I’m going to sit with Chen Han for a while."
Lin Xiaoguai knew he had something to discuss with Chen Han, nodded, and said, "Come back early," as a reminder not to forget there were still some matters to be clarified.
Shen Chi clearly understood, touched his nose, and replied, "Don’t worry, I won’t be too late."
Lin Xiaoguai gave him a glance, then took Shen Xiu inside, and Shen Chi followed Chen Han to his place.
"What do you think of Su Qianqian?" Shen Chi asked, settling onto the couch.
"Beyond expectations," Chen Han’s smile was a bit wider than usual.
"Have you really decided?" Shen Chi frowned and asked, "Everything about Su Qianqian is fine, but her temperament is a fatal flaw. If it brings you trouble later..."
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