Du Ping's final decision shocked not only Wu Shengnan but also left Du Heng completely bewildered.
A matchmaker? Yes, around here, there was indeed this custom: a matchmaker was supposed to accompany the groom's side when formally proposing to the bride's family. But in my situation, where could I find a matchmaker willing to go to Wu Shengnan's father's house to propose marriage? Someone from my own village? It's not that I look down on the people from my village; the difference in social status is just too vast. If I brought someone, forget proposing marriage, they'd probably just embarrass both families.
Thinking this, Du Heng quickly said, "Brother, everything else can be discussed and done according to tradition, but let's forget about the matchmaker. You know Uncle Wu's situation too; I'm afraid a suitable matchmaker would be hard to find."
