Chapter 11: Chapter 11 Marrying a City Girl!
Aunt Big Mouth was surprised and amazed when she saw the Two Elders of the Wang Family, who were previously crippled with leg injuries, walking without their crutches, their legs moving freely. She couldn't help but point at their legs and asked, "Brother Kuishan, you and your sister-in-law's legs, they're healed?"
"Healed! Haha..." Wang Kuishan laughed happily, "Both your sister-in-law and I are healed."
"Ah... now that is really great news. Where did you get the treatment?" Wang Dazui was also happy for the old couple, but his happiness was accompanied by even greater surprise.
It should be known that the leg injuries of these two people were no secret; everyone was clear about the condition of the old couple's legs, that they were beyond treatment and from then on they would only have their crutches for company. It was unexpected that they had now recovered, and moreover, the recovery was so sudden. The last time Aunt Big Mouth saw them, they were still using crutches.
"Uh... it was our Little Qiang who treated us..." Little Qiang's mother answered, both delighted and proud.
"Little Qiang..." Aunt Big Mouth's eyes widened in surprise: "Sister-in-law, you're not joking, are you?"
How could Aunt Big Mouth believe that it was Wang Xiaoqiang who had healed the old couple's legs? In the villagers' eyes, the physically weak Wang Xiaoqiang, who had dropped out of school, was just a young man who was neither good at literature nor martial arts. How would he have any medical skills?
That's not how you brag about your son, right?!
Aunt Big Mouth muttered to herself internally.
"It really was Little Qiang." Liu Juyi chipped in, saying, "It was Little Qiang who used the 'massage' technique he taught himself to heal my father-in-law and mother-in-law!"
"Hmm..." Aunt Big Mouth, seeing the family of three all saying the same thing, still couldn't bring herself to believe it and couldn't help but ask again, "Dali's Wife, are you serious?"
"Look at what you're saying, Aunt Big Mouth," Liu Juyi replied earnestly, "As fellow villagers, would we really deceive you, what's more, what benefit would we have in deceiving you..."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Big Mouth immediately grew serious and said, "In that case, there's hope for my mother's brother's leg."
Aunt Big Mouth's maternal brother, called Zheng Dana, was a big contractor boss who, more than fifty years old, had a car accident due to drunk driving two years before, and as a result, one of his legs was damaged beyond use. Now, he also couldn't walk without crutches, in a situation similar to the Wang Kuishan couple's. Since the Wang Kuishan couple could now walk without crutches, Aunt Big Mouth thought, then her maternal brother's leg could also recover.
Seeing that Aunt Big Mouth spoke like this, Wang Kuishan knew she wanted Little Qiang to treat her maternal brother's leg. Wang Kuishan, being a straightforward person, immediately patted his chest in assurance and said, "That's easy to say, when Little Qiang comes back, I will talk to him. Let him treat your brother's leg."
Before Aunt Big Mouth could say anything, seeing that Wang Kuishan had already agreed, and with Wang Kuishan agreeing, it was almost certain that the matter was settled - everybody knew that the Wang Family was under Wang Kuishan's control.
"Then... how should I thank you!" Aunt Big Mouth was somewhat excited.
"Ah, there's no need for thanks among neighbors..." Wang Kuishan smiled dismissively, but then added, "Besides, we still have something to ask of you, the matchmaker!"
What sort of person was Aunt Big Mouth? She understood instantly what the family wanted - to find a bride for their second son. So remembering the purpose of her visit today, she smiled and said, "Big Brother Kui, are you planning to find a wife for Little Qiang..."
"Aunt Big Mouth, nothing ever gets past you..." Little Qiang's mother continued, "We were actually thinking the same... Our Little Qiang isn't getting any younger, and it's time for him to find a wife..."
Before Little Qiang's mother could finish, Aunt Big Mouth cut her off, "I came here today to propose a marriage for Little Qiang."
"Oh, that's just wonderful!" The Two Elders of the Wang Family were immediately delighted upon hearing this. They hurried to offer cigarettes and tea. Due to her profession as a matchmaker, Aunt Big Mouth had picked up the habit of smoking.
Under the warm hospitality of the Two Elders of the Wang Family, Aunt Big Mouth gracefully declined, "Please, don't trouble yourselves. Actually, to be honest, there's really no need for a matchmaker... Little Qiang and Doctor Xu are both talented and good-looking, a match made in heaven. I just didn't want Little Qiang's young looks to fail Doctor Xu's good intentions..."
Aunt Big Mouth thought the Members of the Wang Family already knew about Wang Xiaoqiang and Little Xu Xiaoya, so she spoke frankly without reserve, only to leave the Two Elders of the Wang Family and Liu Juyi in a state of confusion. They were all dumbfounded until Liu Juyi was the first to clear her head and ask, "Aunt Big Mouth, what are you talking about? We're all confused. Right, is Doctor Xu, Little Xu Xiaoya?"
Aunt Big Mouth realized that they were unaware of the situation between Wang Xiaoqiang and Little Xu Xiaoya, which in reality, was nonexistent. Last night's incident was just a coincidence that Aunt Big Mouth had misunderstood.
"Yes, Doctor Xu! Don't you know? Little Qiang didn't tell you?" As Aunt Big Mouth spoke, she spilled everything she had seen at the entrance of the supermarket the previous night like she was spilling beans.
After hearing this, the Members of the Wang Family were initially surprised, then came to a realization, and finally, they all laughed. The three of them laughing together confused Aunt Big Mouth even further.
Amidst her confusion, Liu Juyi laughed and said, "Aunt Big Mouth, you must have misunderstood..."
Then, Liu Juyi recounted what happened the previous night when Little Xu Xiaoya came to the Wang Family home to instruct Wang Xiaoqiang about treating an illness.
Having heard this, Aunt Big Mouth realized her mistake, laughed awkwardly, and said, "So I misunderstood... But…" Her eyes twinkled as she added, "From what I see, these two young people really do make a fine couple. Don't you think so?"
Upon hearing this, the Two Elders of the Wang Family were pleased, but they hurriedly waved their hands with a laugh, "Aunt, you're joking. Doctor Xu is a city girl, why would she agree to marry down into our countryside?!"
"Hey..." Aunt Big Mouth waved off their concern, "Don't speak like that. What about the city... Is the city so great? Nowadays, lots of city folks are trying to change to a rural hukou. Plus, have you seen how those rich folks are building their villas in the countryside? Our rural green hills and clear waters are better than the air in the cities... Besides, we here in the countryside are not lacking in food or clothing. Life's way better than before. A city girl marrying into our countryside is a blessing!"
After Aunt Big Mouth put it this way, the Two Elders of the Wang Family gained some confidence, but they were still hesitant as they asked, "Aunt, how sure are you about this match?"
Aunt Big Mouth spread her right hand and shook her five fingers, "As long as Little Qiang has no objections, there's a fifty percent chance. And with this mouth of mine that can break the heavens, the odds go up to seventy percent..."
Wang Kuishan said, "Little Qiang definitely won't have any objections. Aunt, if you make this marriage happen, I'll send you six big red carp..."
"We're neighbors, Brother Kuishan, don't be so formal..." Aunt Big Mouth feigned indignation, "Besides, I'm counting on Little Qiang to treat my brother's leg!"
"Rest assured! I've got this covered. Whether the marriage happens is a minor issue, but treating the illness is the priority," Wang Kuishan declared, waving his hand grandly.
Seeing Wang Kuishan's generosity, Aunt Big Mouth opened her famously big mouth and boasted loudly, "All right, we'll settle it like this. Wait for Little Qiang to come back, let him know, and see what he thinks. Leave Doctor Xu to me. To make sure Little Qiang marries a city girl, I wouldn't hesitate to wear out this big mouth!"