The situation had concluded, or so they thought.
However, at the banquet, while the gifts from the first branch of the family appeared impressive, they lacked practicality, and the monetary contributions were meager. The grand plan of the third branch to accumulate wealth during the event had floundered.
Following the banquet, Shao Liulang focused on preparing for the upcoming Spring Quarter Examination.
Successive matchmakers arrived at Shao Xiaozhi's doorstep with marriage proposals.
Ms. Fang identified two or three families that seemed suitable for Shao Xiaozhi, yet both Ms. Ma and Third Uncle adamantly rejected them all.
Were they incapable of polite refusal? Their haughty demeanor seemed to suggest they could control the heavens, dismissing proposals as if they were beneath their notice.
To make matters worse, they flaunted this behavior in the village.
