Tao Qingnian, hearing this, knew that if his parents did not agree, it would be difficult for this marriage to happen. So, he nodded in agreement and went home to discuss it with his mother. The matchmaker saw this and led Tao Qingnian away.
Mrs. Chen did not keep them; the matter was still uncertain, and having them stay might have invited idle gossip, so Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Xue went out to see them off and then returned to continue making the padded jackets.
"Speaking of which, Doctor Tao is indeed very good, handsome, gentle, and can heal people. He's quite a catch. I do like him, but his mother is a bit too difficult to deal with. Our family, you see, may have a few daughters-in-law, but I treat you all the same, never raising my hand or voice in anger. If Jinghan marries into the Tao family and is mistreated, how could I bear it?" Mrs. Chen said while making the padded jackets.
