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Chapter 440: Chapter 443 Are You Hiding Something?_1
Chao Lian grumbled, "But I’ve always felt something strange. Are you guys hiding something from me?"
"You’re probably still not completely over your fever, which is causing you to have illusions," she said evasively.
Hu’s Clan awkwardly found an excuse, believing it would be better for Erhu to tell Chao Lian himself, since it was a matter between the two of them.
Chao Lian was half-convinced but fortunately, there were more customers at the shop, so once she got busy, where would she find the time to ponder over this?
On the other side, Qiao Duo’er and Sun Erhu had already arrived at Thread of Fate; the name itself, implying threading together thousands of miles of fate, inexplicably gave people more confidence.
Granny Li happened to be in the store, and after learning that they were introduced by Chen Yiling, she personally took care of the guests.
"If you have something to say, don’t hesitate to speak directly," Granny Li said bluntly.
Sun Erhu was a bit shy but he eventually explained his purpose for the visit and also shared his difficulties.
Slapping her chest, Granny Li promised, "Since you trust me, I’ll make sure this marriage happens."
Sun Erhu repeatedly thanked her, wishing he could kowtow to Granny Li a couple of times.
"No need to thank me until you’re married. I’ve seen this kind of situation many times before. I’ll make a trip to Big Willow Village tomorrow."
Granny Li didn’t consider it a difficulty at all; she had been a matchmaker all her life, dealt with many tough cases, but so far, there was none she couldn’t handle.
Granny Li, keeping her composure, weighed the red envelope in her hand, feeling its substantial weight, her smile growing broader.
Given the red envelope, she had to get the job done swiftly!
With the matter successfully settled, Qiao Duo’er suddenly felt like an extra.
Previously, Erhu said he would be shy, but it seemed his shyness had been defeated by his eagerness to marry Chao Lian.
"Sister-in-law, let’s hurry back to the shop!"
Sun Erhu was as swift as the wind, as if he wished he could fly to Chao Lian’s side.
Qiao Duo rolled her eyes, "Look at you, all in a rush. You might scare Chao Lian away if you’re not careful, and then who will you cry to!"
"Sister-in-law, you don’t understand. Chao Lian likes it when I’m like this," Sun Erhu said smugly.
Qiao Duo covered half her face, "Goodness, it’s so sweet it could kill a person even before getting married. What about after? Will we need to make an appointment to see you in the future?"
Teased like this, Sun Erhu’s face turned red, and he felt uneasy all the way back to Big Willow Village.
He hadn’t even married yet but already found himself preoccupied with the wedding chamber. What was going on with him?
Upon arriving in Big Willow Village, Sun Erhu first sent Qiao Duo’er home with the ox cart. Because Hu’s Clan’s newly rented house was close to Tan Zhenghong’s place, there was a stretch of road Erhu walked only with Chao Lian.
Chao Lian asked anxiously, "Brother Erhu, are you unwell? You’ve seemed off since you got back from outside."
"I’m fine, um... I’ve asked a matchmaker to propose on my behalf to your family, and now I’m still feeling like I’m floating on air," Sun Erhu said, his lips unable to suppress a raise.
Chao Lian weakly retorted, "That’s not funny at all."
"I’m serious. This afternoon, that’s precisely why sister-in-law and I went to see the matchmaker."
Sun Erhu was still excited, but after a long time, Chao Lian remained silent. He asked anxiously, "Don’t you want this?"
Chao Lian, hanging her head, said, "I... I don’t know. I’m home now, I don’t want to talk about it with you!"
Watching her dainty figure walk away, Sun Erhu chuckled softly to himself.
