Lu Feng looked at the girl full of youthful energy suddenly walking up to him and frowned. He quickly glanced down at his notebook, searching for her name.
Fu Xiaoxiao looked at the densely packed names and smirked. Just as she expected, his notebook was full of names of girls he was to meet for matchmaking.
But she wasn't on his list.
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Fu Xiaoxiao, I'm twenty years old, with a high school education. I just heard your criteria for the matchmaking, and I think we're a good match. So I'm boldly recommending myself." Fu Xiaoxiao smiled confidently and extended her hand to Lu Feng.
"You heard my criteria and think it's suitable?" Lu Feng wondered if Fu Xiaoxiao was out of her mind. The conditions were so stringent, how could she think it suitable?
"Yes, why not discuss the detailed conditions in a better place?" Fu Xiaoxiao beamed a smile at Lu Feng and extended an invitation.
Lu Feng wanted to refuse initially but looking into Fu Xiaoxiao's eyes, he indeed needed a wife to help take care of his children.
"Then shall we go over there..." Lu Feng noticed the sweat on Fu Xiaoxiao's forehead and was about to find a shady spot when suddenly a man rushed over.
"Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao, isn't this too much? How am I inferior to this bumpkin? I can also afford the three-hundred dowry and the three revolutions, one sound!" Liu Guang blocked Fu Xiaoxiao's path, stubbornly expressing.
"And who is this?" Lu Feng looked to Fu Xiaoxiao for an explanation.
Fu Xiaoxiao chuckled lightly, generously explaining to Lu Feng. "This is my date for today. He wants filial piety outsourced, and I find we're not compatible, so I refused him."
"Comrade Liu Guang, it's not about the dowry. I just can't satisfy your conditions. Your filial piety is touching but I cannot fulfill it for you, sorry." Fu Xiaoxiao nodded towards Liu Guang, expressing her apology.
Truly sorry, I can't take on your filial piety.
Fu Xiaoxiao signaled Lu Feng to walk together, but Liu Guang didn't let it go.
"We can further negotiate. Whatever conditions you have, I can meet them. Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao, I like you, I want to marry you and make you my wife. I will be good to you." Liu Guang hastily attempted to grab Fu Xiaoxiao's hand.
Lu Feng frowned, stepping in front of Fu Xiaoxiao to keep Liu Guang away from her.
"Comrade, the lady has already refused you. It's excessive to get handsy." Lu Feng picked up on Fu Xiaoxiao's cues and knew she had no interest in Liu Guang, so he spoke up for her.
"Who do you think you are? This is between her and me, none of your business. Step aside, she's the one I set my eyes on to be my wife." Liu Guang glared at Lu Feng, trying to push him aside, but standing at 170 cm tall, he was outmatched by the 185 cm Lu Feng.
Lacking deterrence, his aura was too weak.
As Fu Xiaoxiao wanted to step forward, Lu Feng signaled her not to. He twisted Liu Guang's hand behind his back.
"Ouch, ouch, let go of me!" Liu Guang winced in pain, and whatever bit of presence he had, vanished.
Fu Xiaoxiao's eyes sparkled seeing Lu Feng subdue Liu Guang almost instantly.
"The lady didn't consent, chasing her further makes you a rogue. Do you want to test my weapon?" Lu Feng threatened coldly and pushed Liu Guang away.
"Hmph, you wretched couple, just you wait!" Liu Guang staggered, almost falling, and fiercely glared at Lu Feng and Fu Xiaoxiao before walking off, cursing under his breath.
"Thank you!" Fu Xiaoxiao thanked Lu Feng gratefully.
"Let's talk over there!" Lu Feng pointed under a nearby tree.
Noticing Lu Feng's thoughtfulness, Fu Xiaoxiao increasingly found him agreeable.
Under the tree, Lu Feng cut to the chase, stating his conditions.
"Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao, my name is Lu Feng, I'm in the military, and I need a wife who can accompany me. I have two kids, and likely won't have more in the future. Today is my only day off, tomorrow I return to the unit. I've filed the marriage report and only need the lady's documents to complete it. Do you really want to marry me, even knowing you might not have your own child?" Lu Feng pressed his lips, unexpectedly feeling a bit anxious.
"Certainly, feel free to state any conditions, I can comply. The three revolutions and one sound, dowry are no issues." Lu Feng added.
"Do we have to sleep together?" Fu Xiaoxiao evaluated Lu Feng, blinking her eyes.
Lu Feng, standing tall like a pine tree, was like an unmovable mountain, with a distinctive soldier's imposing demeanor, bronzed skin marked by training and the elements.
His face, chiseled like a statue with defined contours and straight lines, a prominent nose, deep eyes exuding the sharpness of a leopard. His thick, orderly eyebrows resembled sword blades, slightly arched, naturally commanding authority, his lips pressed tight, the color slightly dark yet exuding mature masculinity.
His short hair stood like steel needles, neat and crisp, even his hair exuded military efficiency.
To be honest, if not for the tan, Lu Feng was quite handsome.
"...My place has a yard and three bedrooms, we can sleep separately." Lu Feng was taken aback by Fu Xiaoxiao's boldness, slightly turning his head, his ears turning red though it was barely visible due to his bronzed skin.
"If I discipline your children, will you kick me out without question?" Fu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and asked.
Just in case, she wanted to ensure that if she disciplined the children, Lu Feng wouldn't blindly side with them if they complained.
Being a stepmother isn't easy. Better to discuss things upfront, and she could decide how to handle situations.
"No, as long as it's for their good, I won't interfere." Hearing this, Lu Feng smiled instead.
"Alright, I have no objections." Fu Xiaoxiao nodded in satisfaction. She was done with her questions. "I can accompany the army, my things are packed, ready to go anytime, no issue with household registration, all documents are with me, and my parents are workers."
The documents needed for farmland relocation were similar to those for marriage, Fu Xiaoxiao had long been prepared.
"Looks like you are really prepared." Lu Feng gave Fu Xiaoxiao a surprised glance, seeing for the first time a lady so fully prepared.
"Yes, I'm indeed prepared! Let's go, fill out your application first." Fu Xiaoxiao waved her hand, indicating to talk later.
At home, an unloved she.
The Fu Family couldn't wait for Fu Xiaoxiao to marry off, reducing the burden of a meal.
Anyways, there were no feelings between Fu Xiaoxiao and them, so separation was better, sparing any reluctance.