Wang Chen's situation was not only known to Li Jiaoman, but also to most people in the village.
Although Wang Chen was well-educated and knew medicine, if he were to make his life in this village, he might spend half his life trying to pay off his debts.
He was already in his twenties this year, and by the time he had paid off all his debts, even if he wasn't forty yet, he would certainly be well into his thirties.
In the village, getting married after the age of twenty-five was considered late.
By the time he reached his thirties, not only would all the good girls have been chosen, but even those with some disability would likely have found their place.
At that time, for Wang Chen to find a wife he desired would be as difficult as reaching the heavens.
