Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 475: Sister-in-Law

"Xiaoxiao, class over?"

Su Xiaoxiao turned around and saw Matchmaker Chen, who had previously come to her house to discuss a match for her elder brother, looking at her with a fawning smile.

Wasn’t this Matchmaker Chen the one who had sworn never to come to her house again?

What was she planning this time?

"Oh, Xiaoxiao, you’re so capable, everyone in the nearby villages knows about you, you’re quite the celebrity around here..."

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

This aunt suddenly being so attentive, what’s she up to?

She twitched her mouth: "Auntie, just say what you want, you’re scaring me like this."

Matchmaker Chen probed as she watched Su Xiaoxiao’s expression: "Xiaoxiao, how’s your brother’s matchmaking going? What’s the situation with the girl? Speaking of marriage, us rural people just need someone who’s dependable and hardworking. Those urban girls are delicate, can’t carry anything or handle tasks. What good would it be to marry them?"

Su Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow at her, figuring this was to deceive her. The aunt was really able to bend and stretch; last time she was scolded by Su Xiaoxiao, yet here she was again. This persistence was really wasted on matchmaking.

Seeing no response, Matchmaker Chen went on: "The girl from the Wang family I mentioned last time said that if your brother is willing to marry her, they’ll add five hundred yuan to the dowry."

"Don’t underestimate the girl’s looks; she’s really good at housework. For household living, marrying someone dependable and honest is best. Marrying one of those urban rich ladies, they require a hefty dowry, and they can’t do anything. Your brother might end up serving them—what’s the point in that?"

While talking, Matchmaker Chen subtly watched Su Xiaoxiao’s expression. Seeing no change, she was secretly delighted, thinking this might really work.

She originally didn’t want to come again thick-skinned, embarrassed from last time.

But no choice, the Wang family offered too much, and the girl was stubborn, ignoring other candidates and wanting Su Xiaoxiao’s brother.

Su Xiaoxiao nodded at that: "Auntie, you’re right, there’s rarely a good wife who requires no dowry and offers more herself, plus being hardworking—hard to find with a lantern. But unfortunately, my brother is about to get married, not lucky enough for such a good girl. You should save her for your own son."

Su Xiaoxiao finished and walked away.

If this girl really was as good as described, would they need to rush for a match?

The saying goes cheap isn’t good, same goes for people.

"Hey, hey, reconsider? No rush to leave, you know, there’s the possibility of separation after marriage. Your brother isn’t married yet, maybe you could help settle this..."

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

What benefits did the Wang family offer to make Matchmaker Chen push this so shamelessly?

She quickened her pace, soon leaving Matchmaker Chen behind.

No, she had to talk to her brother soon, get the marriage done, so no one would covet it.

The time flew by to the end of the year.

As year-end approached, Su Wenbing and Su Fusheng got their vacation a week early, leaving Su Xiaoxiao, the hardworking employee, to persist until New Year’s Eve for her break.

On the 26th of the lunar month, the department store gave year-end benefits.

Each received a bag of rice, a barrel of peanut oil, two pounds of peach crisp cookies, along with two pounds of White Rabbit milk candy.

It was quite a feast.

Su Xiaoxiao cheerfully carried the gifts home. Whether for visiting relatives or home consumption, they were highly practical.

Many greeted her along the way.

"Xiaoxiao, off work?"

"Su girl, what’s that good stuff from work? Oh, your employer gives good benefits."

"Wow, Xiaoxiao, that’s the year-end bonus? Quite a lot."

Bearing a heap of stuff home, Su Xiaoxiao received envious glances.

Compared to other places, her department store’s benefits were indeed good.

She pushed the bike into the yard, and upon entering, saw a new lady’s bicycle leaning against the wall. Its design seemed familiar.

"Xiaoxiao, you’re back?"

While thinking, a gentle female voice was heard.

The mystery was solved, it was Xu Xiaowan’s bike.

"Sis-in-law, you’re here? Haven’t seen you in a while, I missed you."

Su Xiaoxiao greeted with a smile, the term "sis-in-law" making Xu Xiaowan’s cheeks blush.

"Oh, stop it, your brother and I aren’t married yet..."

With a shy and timid tone, Su Xiaoxiao could clearly see her brother’s gaze become fixed.

She cleared her throat: "You and my brother are engaged; marriage is just a matter of time. I should start calling you sis-in-law, before long it’s your brother who’ll be anxious."

She jokingly winked at Su Wenbing, making him blush: "Stop spouting nonsense, Xiaowan is shy, don’t tease her."

"Look how nervous my brother is..."

Su Xiaoxiao teased.

Su Wenbing, embarrassed, saw the goods on her bike’s back seat, quickly said: "You and Xiaowan sit inside, I’ll carry these in."

"Then I won’t be polite."

Su Xiaoxiao immediately moved the bike aside, linked arms with Xu Xiaowan: "Let’s go, sis-in-law, we’ll rest inside, let my brother handle labor."

Xu Xiaowan blushed again from being called.

The two of them headed to the sitting room, watching Su Wenbing carry the items in.

What Su Xiaoxiao needed two trips for, Su Wenbing managed all in one.

After Su Wenbing finished, sitting down, Su Xiaoxiao noticed their gazes meeting stealthily, making her feel like a glaring third wheel.

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

Alright, she was the odd one out.

She pushed the two into a room: "Brother, sis-in-law, have a chat in there, I’ll call you for dinner later."

Then she shut the door, leaving them in peace.

Inside the room, Su Wenbing and Xu Xiaowan sat close on the bed edge.

Su Wenbing’s mind drifted to the crude jokes from the guys at the factory.

They said a girl’s lips were soft like tofu and sweet to kiss.

His gaze involuntarily fell on Xu Xiaowan’s rosy lips, his Adam’s apple moved involuntarily.

"Wanwan, I... I’d like to kiss you, is that okay?"

Xu Xiaowan’s face instantly flushed, biting her lip shyly while looking at him, then gently nodding.

Su Wenbing mustered the courage to lean in, yet just before touching the soft lips.

A low angry voice came suddenly from the door: "Su Jianwu, move your big head, I can’t see!"

Su Xiaoxiao barely finished, ready to continue eavesdropping, when the door was suddenly flung open.