C28 Yet Another Pair of Bitter Mandarin Ducks!

The small tavern had quieted down again by noon. Aunt Li, Tongshui's renowned matchmaker, was the only one left, still cracking open melon seeds by the counter.

With three sons and two daughters of her own, Aunt Li was spared the holiday bustle. Seeking something to occupy her time, she found herself back at Yezi's restaurant, indulging in the complimentary pickled melon seeds