Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1533 - 1534: A Pretty Good Catch

Qi Fenglian hadn’t intended to share much about her personal matters, but her sister-in-law’s eager curiosity and gossiping wore her down. Caught off guard, she ended up mentioning the man who delivered the chestnuts.

That man’s name was Chu Changxing, also hailing from Flower County. His home lay in Xiatian Village, right beside Huangtian Village. He’d been married once before, yet in his younger days, lacking real capability, his wife abandoned him and their son.

Determined to prove his worth, Chu Changxing raised his son single-handedly. For years, he stayed unmarried, channeling all energy into hard labor. Expert in plumbing and electrical repairs, he built up savings and recently launched a hardware store in Qing City, even purchasing a small house there. His son, now eighteen, had left to seek opportunities in the Special Zone, no longer living with him.

Chance brought him together with Qi Fenglian. His hardware store sat close to the rental house she occupied. One day, a pipe burst, prompting her to visit his shop for a replacement. Their chat revealed shared hometown roots, fostering gradual familiarity.

This year, Chu Changxing turned forty. Earlier, endless struggles for survival and business kept him too occupied, plus worries that a stepmother might mistreat his son, so he avoided remarriage. Now, with his grown son forging his own path abroad, solitude weighed heavy, stirring thoughts of finding a new partner.

Qi Fenglian shared his hometown origins too. Through discreet inquiries, Chu Changxing learned her full circumstances. Impressed by her virtue and skill in handling two children without much hardship, he took a keen interest.

Thus, Chu Changxing frequently dropped by to lend a hand. He even fixed up the rundown rental house for Qi Fenglian, drawing on his plumbing and electrical know-how.

Absorbing these details, Cheng Su figured the setup seemed promising—a decent match. She turned to Qi Fenglian and asked, "What does Elder Sister think? I think, since he has a hardware store, life shouldn’t be a problem! The key is the person’s character."

"Life isn’t a problem; he seems quite diligent. I quietly asked around. In the area where we rented houses, many families support him, and they all say he is a good person. Quite a few people have tried to matchmake for him!" Qi Fenglian replied, her face turning red.

"Oh? So he just fell in love with you?" Cheng Su teased.

Qi Fenglian’s blush deepened as she stammered, "Whether it’s love or not, we’re not young anymore, let’s not talk about that. It’s just that he seems pleasing to the eye. He said, if I’m willing, we could get a marriage certificate and live together. When the kids grow up, they will have their own world, and we will have each other as companions!"

Cheng Su nodded inwardly. His words held real wisdom. As children mature and leave, companionship becomes vital.

"So what does Elder Sister think?"

Qi Fenglian let out a sigh, "I don’t know. Speaking of age, I’m already thirty-five. Xiao Yun, let’s not mention her. She will soon start junior high school. In the future, whether or not she can attend university, she should find a job. It’s just that Xiao Bao is still so young. There’s still a long way to go. As for him, he’s already at the age to marry, would he be willing to grind out life with me? If we live together, should we have more children? When I gave birth to Xiao Bao, it was really tough. Whether I could still have children is uncertain! To be honest, I actually don’t want to have more. Even one is challenging enough. Another one: I’m not young anymore!"

Uh...

Thirty-five isn’t truly old, but in this era, it feels like time is pressing, with childbirth risks mounting higher.

Cheng Su pondered briefly before suggesting, "If he truly means it sincerely and Elder Sister likes him too, have a straightforward chat with him. After all, both of you already have sons, so it’s simply about teaming up for the long haul with mutual support. Plus, what about Xiao Yun’s feelings? Elder Sister ought to seek her thoughts carefully!"

Qi Fenglian nodded.