freenovelworld Chapter 457 Her father even picked a match?
Chapter 457 Her father even picked a match?
When the young master and Gu Minghuai saw each other, they were both stunned. Even the matchmaker, who had stopped speaking halfway through her sentence, was dumbfounded.
What's going on here? One woman and two men are looking at each other's daughters together?
She's been a matchmaker for so many years, and has tied so many knots, but she's never seen anything like this before.
Lin Xiaotang was unaware that her father and the matchmaker had conspired to arrange a marriage for her, and she was somewhat bewildered.
The scene was already a bit awkward, and Qin Feng, having regained his composure, couldn't resist teasing, "Minghuai, your sweetheart is about to be snatched away."
Gu Minghuai felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water, and he was very hurt. Xiao Tang was a little younger than him and didn't understand love, so she didn't care about him. It didn't matter.
But she had already started eyeing other young men.
His mind was filled with the thought that Xiao Tang didn't like him!
Lin Xiaotang said awkwardly, "Um, how about we reschedule?"
The matchmaker was immediately displeased. She had already brought the people here, so how could they turn back before even meeting them?
So, she put on a smile again and said, "Miss Tang, it's fate that we're here. Whether it works out or not, we should at least see each other. Who knows, we might just fall in love?"
Qin Feng whispered, "Minghuai, you were here first. He tried to cut in line. Are you really going to put up with that?"
"Absolutely impossible!"
After Gu Minghuai finished speaking in a cold voice, he rushed to Lin Xiaotang, took her hand, and declared his ownership to the matchmaker and the young master.
“Young master, I have admired Miss Xiaotang for a long time, and we have known each other for several years. I am not very talented, but I have achieved some success. I am determined to have Miss Xiaotang. If you want to compete with me, I will not give way. Please forgive me.”
The young man had never met Lin Xiaotang before. His parents and the matchmaker sent him there. He had heard that she was beautiful and had a great talent for business at a young age, so he went happily. He never expected that someone had already set their sights on her.
He had only come with the attitude of looking at the potential marriage, and was not necessarily determined to marry Lin Xiaotang, but since someone had declared war on him, he had to fight for it.
Both of them were filled with a competitive spirit.
The young man said, “Brother, since ancient times, marriage has been decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers. I have come to see Miss Xiaotang on behalf of my elders. If you are fond of Miss Xiaotang, then please ask the matchmaker to come and we can compete fairly.”
Upon hearing this, the matchmaker immediately nodded in agreement, secretly thinking that the person she had chosen was indeed excellent and a sensible person.
Gu Minghuai almost ground his back teeth to powder. He took Xiaotang's hand and was about to walk inside, but Lin Xiaotang pulled him back.
"Gu Minghuai, we're not children anymore. In public, be mindful of your reputation."
"Xiao Tang, are you really going to... with him today..."
Lin Xiaotang whispered to him, "I don't know about this. It was probably arranged by my parents. She previously helped my fourth uncle and Uncle Huo each find a marriage. Since they're here, I can't refuse her, so I'll just deal with them casually for now. Don't overthink it."
Was it arranged by her parents? She was unaware of it.
Just give me a perfunctory response?
Gu Minghuai caught these words, and the corners of his lips unconsciously turned up as he comforted himself.
Xiao Tang must like him, otherwise why would she explain it to him separately?
Moreover, the young master is outstanding in appearance, eloquent in speech, and has an extraordinary temperament. Xiao Tang didn't even glance at him, so he must have someone else in his heart.
Thinking of this, Gu Minghuai was secretly delighted.
I managed to cheer myself up!
Lin Xiaotang chuckled twice, turned around and pulled the matchmaker towards the backyard. The young man's tension eased a little, and he immediately followed with his things.
Gu Minghuai followed behind Qin Feng, carrying the things like a wronged little wife.
Upon hearing that the matchmaker had arrived, Lin Qingchuan immediately dropped what he was doing and went with his wife to see her. They saw the young man beside the matchmaker bow to the couple, look them up and down, and seem quite satisfied with them.
But as soon as they looked away, they saw Gu Minghuai and Qin Feng carrying a huge pile of gifts.
He knew Gu Minghuai, but he didn't know the other dark-skinned, thin man.
What brings him here today, when his daughter is being considered for marriage?
As soon as Gu Minghuai saw Xiaotang's parents, he immediately pulled Qin Feng forward and unloaded all the gifts into the yard.
"This junior has met Uncle Qingchuan and Aunt. I have been training in the army for the past two years and have now been promoted to deputy general. I have returned to the capital to propose marriage to Xiaotang. Today I am just visiting. When I get home, I will ask my elders to invite a matchmaker to formally propose marriage."
Propose marriage?
Lin Qingchuan glanced at Gu Minghuai, then at the young man beside the matchmaker, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face.
Since someone came to propose marriage, why did he hire a matchmaker to arrange a marriage for his daughter? Wasn't that just making things worse?
Since everyone's already here, should we still go through with the matchmaking?
Not to be outdone, the young man stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "Greetings, elders. I have fallen in love with Miss Xiaotang at first sight and wish to ask for your marriage. I hope you will grant my request."
What?
Are they both going to propose marriage?
The couple looked at each other, opened their mouths, but didn't know how to start the conversation.
Lin Qingchuan gave his wife a wink, and Liu immediately pulled the others to the living room for tea, while he pulled his daughter to the yard to ask her questions in a low voice.
"Xiao Tang, what happened?"
Lin Xiaotang looked helpless and asked, "Dad, I'd like to ask you what's going on here. Why would a matchmaker bring someone to propose marriage out of the blue?"
"Ahem... On the day your fourth uncle got married, the matchmaker asked me if you wanted to go for a match, and I agreed on your behalf. Who knew that today, when I went to the door, I would run into this Gu Minghuai? Tell me, this kid came to our restaurant more than two years ago, and the two of you..."
Lin Xiaotang quickly waved her hand and said, "Dad, don't misunderstand. This was his own decision. I knew nothing about it."
Luckily fortunately!
It's good that the two of them didn't secretly get engaged!
Gu Minghuai is Lord Yang's nephew, so his family must be well-off. He is now a deputy general in the army, and he could marry even the daughters of wealthy and powerful families. If this young man is sincere towards his daughter, it is not impossible.
The young man the matchmaker brought today seems quite good, but I don't know about his family background or character; I need to find out more about him.
"Xiao Tang, how about we first learn about the young master the matchmaker brought, compare him with Gu Minghuai, and then make a decision?"
Her father even picked her?
Lin Xiaotang stopped smiling and glanced back guiltily, afraid that the two people inside the room would hear her.
She retorted, "Father, I haven't even thought about marriage yet. How could you make a decision without even asking me? It's so embarrassing that they suddenly showed up at my door without any preparation. Just give me a quick excuse, but I don't agree."
Lin Qingchuan was puzzled. "Xiao Tang, the young master has already come to our door. You should at least try to understand him before you speak. Do you have feelings for Gu Minghuai?"
"Your father isn't inflexible. Whoever you like, as long as their family background and character are a good match for you, your father will support you. If you don't want to get married so early, you can arrange the marriage first, and then get married in a year or two."
After careful consideration, Lin Xiaotang decided that rather than going on a blind date with a stranger and having to get to know him all over again, it would be better to choose Gu Minghuai.