However, there was one person who believed that Yang Ruyu had been harmed by someone, and that was Feng Haibo. Having just exchanged a hidden glance with him, how could she possibly elope with someone else so immediately? Thus, he firmly believed that Yang Ruyu had been harmed, and moreover, harmed by Yang Ruxin.
However, he couldn’t voice this thought; he could only keep it hidden in his heart. He urged Yang Baihui to promptly bring up a marriage proposal with Yang Ruxin. He wanted to marry Yang Ruxin as quickly as possible, then torture her until she confessed the process of harming Yang Ruyu.
Yang Baihui was naturally willing to do this. He quickly sought out the services of the Feng family’s matchmaker within the village.
The matchmaker was quite famous in the surrounding villages for her benign appearance, which easily left a good first impression. Coupled with her persuasive speech, the marriages she facilitated were almost always successful.
However, this usually unbeatable woman was turned away at the door of the Xiaohong Building; she didn’t even make it into the yard and nearly had her clothes drenched by a bucket of dirty water thrown by Sanni.
"I say, you young lady, I’m here for a good reason, how can you be so rude?" the matchmaker frowned, thinking to herself that the deal was supposed to be all set. She had just come to formalize things, but now it seemed like that wasn’t quite the case.
"Good for nothing!" Sanni stood with hands on hips at the top of the stairs, "Let me tell you, if you’re thinking of getting a hold of my elder sister, dream on. My sister is beautiful and can make money, plus she’s the recognized foster child of the county magistrate’s family. That turtle grandson Feng Haibo also wants to get his hands on my sister? That’s utterly delusional. And you, matchmaker, I’m kindly warning you, don’t end up losing your life while failing to make a profit."
"You..."
"Yeah, that’s right, get out of here, and the next time we see you, you’re getting beaten," added Sini, also with hands on hips glaring at the matchmaker.
Realizing that the situation was hopeless, the matchmaker had no choice but to swallow her anger and leave, then seek out Yang Baihui to settle the account.
However, the atmosphere in the Yang Family was very gloomy. Everyone was on edge, only now realizing that the eldest sister had unknowingly become the pillar of them all.
Without any news from her, they felt as if they couldn’t sleep soundly.
"Still, we need to eat," Feng Family sighed, "you have to have faith in Ruxin and Qingheng. They won’t run into trouble so easily..."
"That’s correct." Dao Xuzi also nodded, "That girl is quite clever, she won’t die that easily..." But upon glancing at the food on the table, he also sighed, "However, I still miss the food she cooked; your skills are somewhat lacking..." Then he stood up, hands clasped behind his back, and strolled outside.
Just then, the sound of an eagle’s cry came from outside.
Everyone’s eyes suddenly lit up, and they all ran outside in unison.
Xiaohei had just landed in the yard when suddenly a swarm of people came rushing out, startling him, and he promptly hopped back a couple of times.
"Xiaohei..." Xiaofeng rushed over and enveloped Xiaohei in a bear hug.
Xiaohei was very reluctant. Although he was noble and valiant, was such enthusiasm necessary? Besides, both being male, what was there to hug about? If there had to be hugging... it should be Little Mimi and Little Lanlan hugging him...
However, Erya and Sini paid him no attention, instead instantly noticing the purse tied to his claw.
"This is my elder sister’s purse," Sini said excitedly, pointing at the purse on Xiaohei’s foot. "On it is the duck that she embroidered herself..."
"That’s a mandarin duck," Sanni corrected hurriedly as she took the purse off, "If elder sister heard you, she would definitely scold you."