Transmigrated & Triumphant: Defying Destiny's Chosen One-Chapter 574 - 69: Belief in This Life

These days, it’s not easy to travel miles to Beijing to buy a house, but Chen Changhai has the connections and relationships to confidently promise a quick resolution.

—Although buying and selling isn’t allowed nowadays, it’s no problem if both parties agree to a transfer as long as the money is in place.

He went to Beijing to check the market and called back soon, which reassured Chu River and others greatly.

Since it was decided, everyone started packing their things one after the other. In no time, the whole holiday seemed to be filled up.

At this time, Sister-in-law Li came by again.

She didn’t actually notice everyone was moving, she was genuinely concerned about Chu River’s situation—

Why didn’t Captain Shi think about the young lady’s life matters?

She was overly worried.

Though her concerns were limited by her personal perspective, at the very least, for Sister-in-law Li, it showed she cared about them.

Chu River: ...

Thanks but no thanks.

However, Sister-in-law Li, having been through similar experiences, refused to give up.

Considering the thinking of the contemporary environment, Shi Suifeng has been away from home for years, the young girl has been stalled into an old maid at home, now 22 and still single... What a pity.

Obviously, she came again, having found another quality candidate.

...

However, the current Chu River is no longer the naive Little He.

Nowadays, she has no interest in finding a partner.

A few years ago, she might have thought about finding someone who could work and earn money, which would be quite cost-effective.

But now her family has enough money, there’s not much work, marrying someone wouldn’t earn the dowry back, just add trouble... wouldn’t that waste the family’s food supplies!

Can’t do a losing business, can’t do it.

So, despite Sister-in-law Li’s enthusiasm, she never went to meet anyone.

This time, seeing the young lady couldn’t be delayed any longer, she bit the bullet and thoroughly investigated the candidate before coming over to negotiate.

"Little He, listen to your sister-in-law, this young man is really good, works at a steel factory, earns seventy to eighty yuan a month, and has great benefits!"

Chu River’s nose twitched, smelling the fish Da Dan was frying in the kitchen, a bit distracted:

"My benefits are pretty good too now!"

How can that be the same?

Sister-in-law Li slapped her thigh, looking at her with the eyes meant for a naive child—

"This is a position we arranged within the army, not the same as a proper worker."

In Sister-in-law Li’s simple view, the best outcome for a woman is to find a good family.

At this moment, her enthusiasm was sincerely genuine.

However... Chu River’s place was in the kitchen.

...

Sister-in-law Li was helpless—what should be done when the young girl never opens up!

Just as Da Dan finished preparing in the kitchen, she tried a new tactic, beckoning the boy over:

"Come here, Chu Yang, tell Auntie, what kind of uncle would you like?"

Da Dan looked at her seriously.

"First, the family condition has to be decent, a good match, otherwise that’s not marriage, it’s hardship."

"Secondly, he should know how to cook, the skill doesn’t have to be better than mine, but shouldn’t be much worse, otherwise my aunt can’t even eat well after marriage. What’s the point?"

"Lastly, he should be quick to work, have an eye for chores, be efficient with housework..."

Before he finished, Sister-in-law Li’s face turned green.

This... who has such criteria for finding a partner?

"Da Dan, are you looking for an uncle?"

Anyone would think he’s a landlord seeking a maid.

Da Dan widened his eyes: "Auntie, these are proper requirements. If these aren’t met, what’s the point of my aunt getting married?"

"Is the family inconvenient? The food isn’t good?"

Uh...

Sister-in-law Li was momentarily stuck.

Yeah, what’s the point... No!

After a while, she got her scattered thoughts together:

"You’re too young to understand. What’s marriage for? To start a family and live life."

"So, if there’s no family, life doesn’t go on?"

Da Dan was perplexed.

Sister-in-law Li: ...

She could only sigh: "Can’t argue with you kids."

Turning to Chu River: "Little He, listen to your sister-in-law, marriage is really something to think about."

Chu River thought for a moment: "Sister-in-law, did you say he makes seventy to eighty yuan?"

Sister-in-law Li nodded: "Yes! Steel factory, great benefits!"

Chu River called to Yun Bao Ni: "Bao Ni, bring out my ledger."

Her appetite is big, so Da Dan keeps a special ledger for her daily expenses, open now for Sister-in-law Li to see: