"I'm afraid it's going to be difficult. Ever since we hinted at arranging a marriage between our families, Mrs. Liu has been guarding against us like we're thieves.
"Before I can even get close, she pulls her daughter far away from us.
"As for Mrs. Xu, she has quite a loose tongue. Gu Baijiang would never confide in someone like her."
Chen Dafu replied, "Take it one step at a time. There's no rush. Focus on building a good relationship with them first.
"I've noticed some tension between Xu Huizhen and Gu Baijiang. Try to fish for some information from her next time."
"Alright," Mrs. Chen said, somewhat reluctantly. Xu Huizhen had become increasingly brazen lately, acting like a complete shrew all day, and her language was growing more foul by the minute. Associating with a woman like that was simply beneath her dignity.
"The future of our family hinges on this one move," Chen Dafu said. He knew his wife was unwilling, but they had no other choice.
