Courtyard House: The Chef's Intelligence System

Jia Zhangshi remained silent with a gloomy face, but Jia Dongxu did tell Yi Zhonghai what she had said.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai said something of utmost importance:

"Dongxu, has Qin Huairu taken a liking to you?"

This single question left Jia Dongxu scratching his head, and he stammered, "..."

"Master... I think there's a chance."

Yi Zhonghai's lips twitched. "You have no confidence at all in what you're saying. Nobody would believe you."

However, Yi Zhonghai did not discourage his apprentice, but instead carefully analyzed the pros and cons with Jia Zhangshi.

Finally, I asked Jia Dongxu again very seriously:

"Dongxu, do you really like Qin Huairu?"

Upon hearing this, Jia Dongxu recalled Qin Huairu's appearance in his mind once again, and to be honest, he really liked her.

God knows how many times he got excited while chatting with Qin Huairu in the inner room!

He was so happy just thinking about sleeping on the same kang (heated brick bed) with Qin Huairu in the future that he couldn't help but laugh out loud...

"Hahaha..."

Jia Dongxu looked like a lecherous man. Yi Zhonghai and Jia Zhangshi exchanged a glance, and they immediately understood.

They're clearly deeply involved; they've all been there, and they were young once too.

Yi Zhonghai smiled slightly and said to Jia Zhangshi:

"What do you think, sister-in-law?"

After talking with Yi Zhonghai, Jia Zhangshi felt a little better and said:

"Then let's ask again. Whether it will work out is still uncertain."

Upon hearing this, Jia Dongxu was extremely excited and even wanted to chase after Qin Huairu to ask her what she thought of him.

But this is usually something his mother does, so it's not appropriate for him to do it.

On the other hand...

After leaving the courtyard, Qin the matchmaker and Qin Huairu started chatting.

Matchmaker Qin asked:

"Huai Ru, what do you think?"

Qin Huairu answered naturally upon hearing this:

"Aunt, Jia Dongxu is alright, it's just that his mother isn't easy to get along with."

"They're already unhappy with such a small dowry? What if I end up having a good life after marrying into their family?"

Upon hearing this, the matchmaker smiled, proving that her niece was not foolish after all.

"It's not that I'm being mean, but Huai Ru, there really is a difference in bride price between the countryside and the city."

"You need to understand that living in the countryside is definitely not an advantage!"

"If you were a city dweller today, Jia Zhangshi wouldn't hesitate to offer this price."

"A while ago, a young lady offered an even higher price, and Jia Zhangshi agreed, but unfortunately, the young lady didn't think much of the Jia family."

Qin Huairu was a little angry upon hearing this:

"Auntie, isn't the Jia family making a fool of me?"

"So, it's not that simple for someone from the countryside to marry someone from the city," Qin the matchmaker said earnestly.

Qin Huairu also had her own dignity and pride, and said defiantly:

"Then I'll wait and see. I refuse to believe that I, Qin Huairu, can't find a good family!"

Upon hearing this, Matchmaker Qin smiled and shook her head. She didn't say anything more; she was still going to cherish her own niece.

At worst, I'll introduce her to a few good people; there's bound to be someone who can see through it.

Besides, she's been a matchmaker for so many years, what kind of girls hasn't she seen?

To be honest, marrying a girl like Huairu from their family would be absolutely wonderful!

Meanwhile, Sha Zhu had been secretly watching from inside the house. Just in case, Bai Lian was already waiting for them on the route they would take to the station.

Just as the two were walking towards the station, Bai Lian came out from the opposite side.

Qin, the matchmaker, recognized Bai Lian and stepped forward to greet her:

"Hey, Sister Qin, where are you going? This girl is so pretty, she looks just like you."

"Wait a minute, don't you have three sons? I've never heard of you having such a big daughter!"

Bai Lian's way of greeting people is very familiar; that's just her personality—generous, eloquent, and articulate.

Seeing this, the matchmaker Qin responded with a smile:

"Is she from Old He's family? She's got a big belly and she's still wandering around aimlessly."

"I wish I had a girl that big."

She then recounted her blind date with Jia Dongxu.

Upon hearing this, Bai Lian exclaimed in surprise:

"Such a good girl, and the Jia family son got lucky?"

"Their ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke!"

The aunt and niece smiled when they heard Bai Lian say that. Look how bright her eyes are!

If everyone were as blind as Jia Zhangshi, they would have lived in vain.

Matchmaker Qin waved her hand with a smile:

"Don't talk nonsense, it's just a blind date, nothing's even close to happening yet."

"Does that mean it won't work?" Bai Lian asked.

"It's highly unlikely to work out," Qin the matchmaker stated, revealing Qin Huairu's conditions.

Bai Lian was surprised to hear this, but she had come with a mission. She clapped her hands:

"Oh, what's this dowry? It's not much. Old He and Zhuzi can earn it back in a month."

"It's just that my son Zhu is a bit too young. Otherwise, I would have made sure Zhu married Huairu, a girl like her."

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu asked, almost as if possessed:

"How big is your pillar?"

Bai Lian felt there was hope after hearing this:

"Our son, Zhuzi, is 17 years old this year. He works as a cook at Fengzeyuan Restaurant and earns 67 yuan a month. By the way, he lives next door to the Jia family. The main room at noon is ours."

"Did you see my son Zhuzi at the Intermediate People's Court today? He's the young man who looks more mature."

Upon hearing this, Qin Huairu instantly conjured up an image in her mind and murmured:

"He doesn't look 17 at all..."

Bai Lian and Matchmaker Qin both laughed when they heard this.

Bai Lian's smile grew even brighter:

"Haha, our Zhuzi is just like his dad, he looks a bit more mature."

Matchmaker Qin also smiled and said:

"Your son Zhu is a real gem. At such a young age, he's already the head chef at Fengzeyuan Restaurant, earning over 60 yuan a month. Truly impressive!"

"She's just a year younger than my Huairu, and she's not old enough to get married yet, otherwise I would have introduced my Huairu to your Zhuzi long ago."

Qin Huai received a large amount of information at this time.

He Yuzhu, a 17-year-old chef, earns over 60 yuan a month. My God, how outstanding is that!

The main building in that courtyard is huge!

As for appearance? Qin Huairu has never cared about the appearance of people from the South!

But the problem is, is the person in front of me He Yuzhu's mother?

That's way too young!

Qin Huairu's brain isn't quite working properly.

Bai Lian knew that He Yuzhu's age was a big problem, so she said mysteriously:

"Sister Qin, age is not a problem, our family has a way. I really like Huai Ru."

"How about I act as matchmaker and introduce the two children?"

"Is this... good or bad...?"

The matchmaker, Qin, didn't know what to say.

The key point is that they just finished meeting with the Jia family...

As for the issue of Sha Zhu's age, Qin the matchmaker did not think Bai Lian was lying at all; her family should have a solution.

Qin Huai stood motionless, her big eyes blinking.

Because she knew that her aunt was in charge when they were out together.

Even though He Yuzhu was a noblewoman, she wouldn't speak without her aunt's prompting.

After careful consideration, Matchmaker Qin gritted her teeth and said:

"Tomorrow afternoon, I'll take Huairu back. In the morning, find a place for the two children to meet."

Bai Lian was overjoyed upon hearing this:

"Then come to my house, not in the No. 95 compound."

"Okay! Then I'll take Huairu back to my house for the night."

"See you later!"

Bai Lian smiled as she watched the two figures walk away; the matter was half settled.

Being a stepmother is really tough for her; she even has to steal other people's blind dates for her stepson. It's absolutely outrageous...