131: Blind Date

Mama Wang grew up in the Guan’s Village. Even after marrying Papa Wang, and leaving for more than 20 years, she would often come back to see her parents whenever she had the time, so she was not acquainted with the villagers in the Guan’s Village. After moving to the Guan’s Village, Mama Wang and Papa Wang went out every day for the first few days, slowly getting acquainted again.

Now, because their family had contracted the north mountain and the fruit mountain, started a small business, and hired a lot of workers, her relationship with the women in the village had become closer. Now, Mama Wang knew a lot of three aunts and six wives, and without having to inquire, learned a lot.

For example, Su Yunyun, a daughter of the Su family, had a miserable life. At the age of six, her mother died of an illness. At a young age, she had to be mature, helping her father Su Qing clean and do housework. When she was ten, Su Qing remarried, and married a local widow who was also widowed. The widow was childless, but in their third year of marriage, gave birth to Su Qing’s son. As a result, the status of the widow rose, and Su Qing regarded his son as a treasure. Holding him in the palm of her hand, the widow who had given birth to a son for Su Qing had since then gradually revealed her true colors.

The widow was a lazy person. She ruthlessly relied on Su Yunyun to do this and that when she was pregnant. She had to do almost all the work. After giving birth to the child, she did not stop this behavior. Neighbors could hear her yelling at Su Yunyun all day long.

Su Qing knew that his daughter had suffered a lot at the hands of the widow, but the widow gave him a son, so he acquiesced to her behavior. The reason why the widow’s behavior intensified was a result of Su Qing's acquiescence.

Fortunately, Su Yunyun was also furious. As a child, her burden of bearing humiliation did not bend her at the waist, but made her an even harder worker.

Unlike Wang Cheng, she had only graduated from junior high school, because the widow objected to Su Qing spending money for her to study, saying that it was a waste of money, they might as well save it for the future study of their son. Su Qing agreed. Su Yunyun's grades at that time were very good, and she had never fallen behind in the first three grades.

However, Su Yunyun was not discouraged because of this. After graduating from junior high school, she worked outside while studying various knowledge and increasing her experience. After a few years, she earned her first pot of gold based on what she learned. Now, she was only 23 years old, but she had opened several clothing stores whose business was said to be good.

The widow once encouraged her husband to plot his daughter's money. However, after being rectified by Su Yunyun, she never dared to again. Su Yunyun knew that the widow most relied on her son. With this weakness, the widow never dared try to get Su Yunyun's money again. Every time she came back, the widow had a flattering expression. Look at how high she used to be and how quiet she was now.

Su Yunyun had been regarded by many girls in the village as a role model, and many could be heard talking about Su Yunyun. Mama Wang had also heard of her several times. Although it was said that this girl was rich, she was very clean and self-conscious, and had a good temper. She was very kind to her neighbors, and she had no boyfriends until now. Mama Wang was deeply moved after hearing this. It was a pity that her son returned. She said it was a pity because he was different now. She decided that she must correct her second son's sexual orientation. The first step was to get him to go on a blind date.

Yesterday, Papa Wang said that Wang Ningkai and his girlfriend were about to get engaged. Mama Wang thought about this in a flash of inspiration. On the same night, she called Su Yunyun's relatives and found that Su Yunyun had just returned today, it couldn't be any more coincidencidental. Therefore, she let Wang Cheng make time available.

Early this morning, Mama Wang asked Wang Cheng to dress neatly, and pulled him out without having him eat breakfast. Wang Cheng didn't know his mother's intentions yet, and asked, only for her to refuse to tell him. He only knew that the destination was Fortune Hotel. He thought that she wanted to treat him because he didn’t eat breakfast, but when they were sitting in the lobby of the hotel, Mama Wang didn't order food, obviously waiting for someone.

"Mom, who are you waiting for?" Wang Cheng touched his empty stomach. It was almost nine o'clock now, and the other party had not yet come, he was starving to death.

"What's the matter, they’re almost here." As soon as her words were finished, the door of the restaurant was pushed open from outside. Two women came in; one of them a few years older than Mama Wang, and the other younger in her teens. She wore a shawl and had long hair, looking beautiful and much more fashionable than the rural people. She had a touch of makeup on her face. At first glance, she looked like a girl who knew how to dress herself.

"Su Dajie, we’re over here." Mama Wang immediately stood up and waved at the two when she saw them.

[T/N: Dajie = older sister. I feel like I’m keeping random things in Pinyin now.]

Suddenly, Wang Cheng had a bad premonition. He thought that he most likely knew what Mama Wang was most doing, but didn't say a word. It seemed that she was determined to separate him and Chu Yifeng.

Su Miaofeng was the Su Dajie Mama Wang mentioned, and the young girl next to her was Su Yunyun. Su Miaofeng is her aunt. The relationship between the aunt and niece was better than Su Yunyun and her father Su Qing’s relationship. If Feng didn’t secretly help, Su Yunyun would only have more hardships. So, when she grew up, she was most grateful for her aunt Su Miaofeng who helped her grow up. After the two sat down, Mama Wang introduced them to Wang Cheng with a smile. Especially when introducing Su Yunyun, she exaggerated with a lot of good words, as if she could not wait for Wang Cheng to marry her at the door.

"So this is Wang Cheng. He really looks as handsome as the rumors." Su Miaofeng stared at Wang Cheng with bright eyes, obviously very satisfied with him. As one of Mama Wang’s friends, Su Miaofeng was very happy with Wang Cheng, and also knew a lot about things. She believed that Mama Wang would not teach her son poorly. Although she used to like the eldest son, the second son was also promising. Su Miaofeng initially had his intent. Unfortunately, at that time, Mama Wang had no idea.

Wang Cheng was now dressed much better than before, and his hair had grown out. He looked particularly energetic and handsome. Every move, including his smile, had an indescribable temperament. It was just right for her niece; very good.

Handsome men and beautiful women were born to be a pair!

Su Yunyun was obviously a bit curious about Wang Cheng. Although she had not spoken yet, she looked at him with some interest.

The two came from the same village, but they were much brighter than the real city people.

Su Yunyun's dignity and bearing made Mama Wang more and more satisfied. If such a daughter-in-law married into her home, her family would have to not worry too much, because she would take care of them in an orderly manner. Compared to Wang Xiaoyan, a woman who didn’t make people worry was the ideal daughter-in-law standard in Mama Wang’s eyes.

"Lanfang, let’s not bother them. How about letting the two juniors have a good chat?" Su Miaofeng worried that they could not relax, so she offered to leave.

Mama Wang wanted to stay and supervise her son, but Su Miaofeng's words made sense. She believed that Wang Cheng should already know her purpose in bringing him here. He was a modest person and would never do anything to embarrass Su Yunyun. So, she stood up, put one hand on Wang Cheng's shoulder, and said, "Chengcheng, talk to the girl well, don’t neglect her, understand?"

"Got it, Mom." Wang Cheng felt a threat coming from her and had to bite the bullet and respond.

After the two elders left, only he and Su Yunyun were at the table.

At this time, no one came to eat at Fortune Hotel. The large lobby had only four or five guests, and the rest were waiters.

Wang Cheng picked up the menu on the table and said politely as he flipped through it, "Has Miss Su eaten breakfast?"

"Thank you, I have already eaten." Su Yunyun chuckled, not hiding the facts.

Wang Cheng raised his eyebrows. This was unexpected; he suddenly learned that Su Yunyun was a bit genuine. Although he had never been on a blind date, he also knew that a blind date was a technical job, and that a single date was not enough. The idea of ​​a free meal was good, but the other party was a completely unknown person. If someone encountered a superb person, he was afraid that they would not be in the mood to eat.

Wang Cheng smiled slightly. "I haven't eaten yet. Would Miss Su like a bowl of sweet soup? Or have you had enough for breakfast?"

"That's fine." Su Yunyun knew that the other party was probably embarrassed to let her watch him eat, so did not refuse. She indeed was not full.

Wang Cheng called the waiter, ordered the bowl of sweet soup that Su Yunyun wanted, and ordered himself a bowl of noodles. It was too wasteful for one person to eat breakfast. Fortunately, the expensive restaurant provided noodles, and the portions were large enough. It wasn’t a bothersome waiting time, and after a few minutes, the waiter brought the sweet soup with the noodles.

Wang Cheng gave Su Yunyun the spoon that was washed with boiling water, and the other side said thank you. The sweet soup was just cooked and it was a little hot. Su Yunyun used the spoon to stir it a few times. It was almost ten o'clock, and he was so hungry that he ate it regardless of its temperature. Su Yunyun looked up at him.

"Aren't you afraid of the heat?"

Wang Cheng swallowed the noodles in his mouth before replying, "It’s okay."

Su Yunyun smiled. "You have a unique personality."

She had some experience with blind dates. She had seen many men, both good and bad, but most men usually showed enthusiasm after seeing her. Many people paid attention to what was on the outside, which was undeniable, and the ones who valued money were countless. She believed that Wang Cheng should already know her situation, but the other party's performance was a bit unexpected, as if it was not his first blind date. He was calmer than her.

"You also have a very unique personality." Wang Cheng replied politely, but what he really meant what he said. He really admired Su Yunyun's experience from childhood to now.

Su Yunyun smiled slightly. She heard many people say the word “personality”, and most people said it to flatter her. Wang Cheng was the first person to make her think that the other person really meant this. In the next second, she said something that surprised Wang Cheng.

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Tiangtang Sweet Soup

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