Mother peeled the apple, handed it to Xiujuan, and said, "Mom has a free day, so I would like to introduce you to someone. I am not trying to recruit a son-in-law, but it is for your own good. This is called casting a wide net, seeing more, choosing well, and marrying well."
Xiujuan ate the big and sweet red Fuji and said: "I am still hoarding grains, building high walls, and slowly becoming the king! Anyway, I am no longer with you. I don't want to get married in this life. I will just be your good daughter at home and take care of you all my life."
After hearing this, my mother quickly said, "Don't do it. If you don't get married, you won't know who will take care of whom for the rest of your life. I will cook for you and clean your house all day long, and I will be considerate and serve you like an old maid. If you don't thank me, that's all, and you still quarrel with me. You really can't stay as a girl. Staying in the family will cause trouble. Marry as far away as possible, the farther away the better."
After Xiujuan met Chenlang, her love was destined