"Let's hold the ceremonies together!"
Yan Bugui’s eyes lit up instantly. He had spent the last few days deeply disappointed after his attempts to meddle in Chen Feng’s affairs failed. He had originally hoped to wait, unwilling to believe that Chen Feng wouldn't eventually bring a partner home; he was certain that if Chen Feng dared to do so, he would find a way to ruin the engagement. Though people often said it was better to demolish ten temples than to break up one marriage, the relationship between them and Chen Feng was already hostile beyond repair, so a little more damage hardly mattered.
However, as all the young men in the Quadrangle Courtyard began finding partners, Yan Jiefang could no longer sit still. He cried and begged his father to help him find a match. With no other choice, Yan Bugui had to spend money to hire a matchmaker to find someone for Yan Jiefang. The investment of dozens of yuan made Yan Bugui’s heart ache. To recoup his losses, he even made Yan Jiefang sign an agreement: in addition to his regular contributions for food and lodging, Yan Jiefang would have to pay him an extra five yuan every month for a full year.
Chapter 98