Courtyard House: Purchasing Agents' Comeback from the Great Famine

When Matchmaker Li heard that Wang Feng wasn't at odds with Jingru, but rather that he had business with her, she immediately smiled with delight.

"Wang Feng, you've come to the right person by talking to Aunt Li. Tell Aunt Li about your friend's situation, and I guarantee I'll introduce him to a good match."

"Hehe, Aunt Li, it's like this, I've already found a partner for my friend, but we still need a matchmaker to come and propose, so I thought of you, Aunt Li, right?" Wang Feng said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Matchmaker Li was even happier. She had even found a partner for him. Wasn't this like getting the matchmaker's money for free?

Thinking of this, she smiled and asked, "Wang Feng, tell Aunt Li what their situation is."

Wang Feng nodded and then recounted the situation of Yan Jiecheng and Liu Yuhua.

After listening to Wang Feng's account, Matchmaker Li stared at him wide-eyed, asking with some confusion:

"Wang Feng, you're telling me to go to the man's house to propose marriage first? Aunt Li knows what kind of situation the Yan family has. Recently, there have been rumors that their life savings of over two thousand yuan were stolen, and that their son, Yan Jiecheng, is rumored to be some kind of chicken-killing maniac. If you introduce that girl to Yan Jiecheng, aren't you just ruining her life?"

"Aunt Li, here's the situation. That girl is quite strong, even stronger than Sha Zhu from our neighborhood. She's been on many blind dates, but as soon as the men see her, they make an excuse to run away. Her father's hair has turned white from worrying about her marriage. This girl doesn't want her father to worry, so she only asks that he have a city household registration and a formal job."

At this point, Wang Feng took a sip of water and explained with a smile, "Aunt Li, you see, given the Yan family's situation, plus Yan Jiecheng's reputation as a chicken-killing maniac that's spread far and wide, and that girl's situation, isn't this me helping them solve their problem of getting married?"

Matchmaker Li gave Wang Feng a strange look and said directly, "Wang Feng, tell Aunt Li honestly, did either of these two people offend you? Don't try to talk nonsense with Aunt Li. Aunt Li has been a matchmaker for over twenty years, and she's seen it all."

"hehe."

Wang Feng smiled awkwardly: "Aunt Li, to be honest, that Yan Jiecheng strangled my chicken."

Matchmaker Li's eyes widened: "Wang Feng, Yan Jiecheng really killed a chicken?"

Wang Feng sighed and nodded, saying, "He did indeed strangle my two old hens in the middle of the night while we were asleep, but I have no proof. However, people in our yard saw him strangle the chickens, but Yan Jiecheng denies it."

Matchmaker Li waved her hand, directly refusing: "Wang Feng, Aunt Li can't help you with this. Yan Jiecheng is such a petty person; if Aunt Li were to facilitate this marriage, wouldn't that be harming the girl?"

"Besides, Wang Feng, your two old hens are only worth a few dollars. Do you really need to waste so much energy doing something that harms others and doesn't benefit yourself?"

"Aunt Li, do you know why Yan Jiecheng strangled my chicken? It's because his father came to me wanting me to find Yan Jiecheng a job. When I refused, he secretly strangled my chicken and didn't even take it with him."

"Aunt Li, how can I not be angry? If he were hungry and stole my chickens, I wouldn't be so angry. What he did really disgusted me."

Wang Feng didn't want to waste any more words, so he took out five yuan and stuffed it into the matchmaker Li's hand.

"Aunt Li, this five yuan is a deposit. I'll give you another five yuan after it's done."

Matchmaker Li stared blankly at the five yuan in her hand. She wanted to refuse, but Wang Feng was giving her way too much.

"Wang Feng, since you said that the girl doesn't care about the Yan family's problems, Aunt Li has already helped with this. So, tell Aunt Li the details about them."

Wang Feng chuckled. This was the power of money. He had just refused, but he changed his mind so quickly.

Without hesitation, Wang Feng quickly recounted the details of the two individuals to Matchmaker Li.

After listening to Wang Feng's detailed explanation, Matchmaker Li had already made up her mind.

"Aunt Li, you can handle this yourself at the Yan family's place. Just don't tell anyone about me."

The matchmaker calmly put the money into her pocket and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Aunt Li has been a matchmaker for over twenty years, so she has a good reputation."

Wang Feng nodded: "Okay, Aunt Li, thank you for your help with this."

Matchmaker Li said with a smile, "Alright, I'll go to the Yan family this afternoon. Once they agree, you can go and call the girl out so they can meet her."

"Okay, Aunt Li, I'll be going now."

"Go."

After leaving Courtyard No. 9, Wang Feng returned to Courtyard No. 95. As he passed the Yan family's house in the front yard, the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.

......

Six o'clock in the afternoon.

When Matchmaker Li arrived at No. 95 courtyard and entered the front yard, the third auntie saw her and asked curiously:

"Matchmaker Li? Are you here in our courtyard to arrange a blind date for someone's young man?"

Matchmaker Li grinned and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Sister Yang, congratulations!"

The three women were taken aback and asked, puzzled, "Congratulations on what?"

"Sister Yang, let me tell you, a girl has taken a liking to your Yan Jiecheng and asked me to come over and discuss the marriage with you?" Matchmaker Li said with a smile.

"Um?"

The three women asked with a hint of disbelief, "Matchmaker Li, you're not joking, are you?"

Matchmaker Li, acting all familiar, grabbed the third aunt's hand and said with a smile, "Sister Yang, what are you saying? I've been a matchmaker for over twenty years, how could I joke about something like this? Come on, let's go inside and talk, it's quite cold outside."

Upon entering the house, Yan Fugui and the three Yan brothers all looked at Matchmaker Li with suspicion.

"Teacher Yan, this is wonderful news, a truly joyous occasion!"

As soon as he entered the house, Matchmaker Li congratulated Yan Fugui, which left Yan Fugui somewhat bewildered.

"Matchmaker Li, nothing has been going right for our family lately, what good news could there be?"

The three women quickly walked up to Yan Fugui and repeated what the matchmaker Li had just told her.

Yan Fugui listened with a bewildered expression, looking incredulous.

How could he not know what's been going on in their family lately? Not only has Jie Cheng earned the nickname "chicken-killing maniac," but their life savings have also been stolen. What normal person would marry into their family?

These past few days, he's been discussing with the three aunts, and they're all planning to do what Jia Dongxu did: find a wife for Jie Cheng in the countryside. However, with grain prices constantly rising, they're worried about the lack of quotas for marrying rural wives, so they haven't made a decision yet.

Yan Jiecheng was stunned when he heard his mother's words. He had only been working for a few days, and already a girl had taken a liking to him? When did his charm become so great?

Now that matchmakers are coming to our door, it can't be fake, right?

In an instant, Yan Jiecheng regained his confidence, completely unlike his previous dejected expression.