1441 Playing Matchmaker

"There's a huge forest in the north. I remember that there aren't many houses there and also very few villages. However, I have heard that there's a villa in the mountain area and people who stay there are those who prefer a peaceful and quiet environment. Is your family one of those who live in the mountain area?" Xia He said as she looked at Mo Zhu in shock.

"Yes, my house is indeed in the mountain area. After I started work here, I'm staying in a rented house nearby. Otherwise, I would have to make my way out of the mountains to go to work every day!" Mo Zhu said with a sigh.

The north side… Qiao Mei remembered that Xia Zhe had told her before that most of the people who lived in the north side were from scholarly families. There were many schools there and it was also the location for many private schools a long time ago! Many teachers lived around the area and many people even moved there for the sake of their descendants' education!

Xia Wen's laughter could be heard in the courtyard as he played with the two children. The two children did not know how to walk or climb yet, so they had to be carried out to see the world outside their room.

Sister Feng said that it was too boring for the children to stay in the room every day. It was also too stuffy in the room. Now that the weather was getting warmer, they could dress the children up warmly and then show them the outside world. By exposing children to more things when they were young, it was beneficial to the development of their brains. This could also be considered a form of early childhood education.

"Director Xia seems like a really good father. He even makes time to play with his children after work," Mo Zhu said as she looked out the door.

"Those are my children," Qiao Mei said.

"I'm sorry! You're so young, so I never expected…" Mo Zhu covered her mouth and said apologetically.

"It's fine, you don't have to be so sorry. Since my elder sister has brought you to our house, she must really think highly of you. I live in this house with my husband. Eldest Brother and Elder Sister don't live here, but they come here to accompany me occasionally and help me take care of the children. However, what you just said might be true. Eldest Brother might really be a good father," Qiao Mei said melancholically.

Generally speaking, such a big house was usually shared by a few brothers and their families. There was nothing wrong with Mo Zhu assuming that the children were Xia Wen's.

"Might? Director Xia is not married yet?" Mo Zhu asked.

"My eldest brother just got divorced! If not for that woman, my eldest brother would already have many children!" Xia He said resentfully.

Qiao Mei gently patted Xia He's hand to stop her from continuing. After all, this was the Xia family's family matter. Mo Zhu was also very diplomatic and did not ask about it. She only talked to Qiao Mei about the treasures in the house and nothing else. She did not even ask about the origin of these treasures and did not say anything that was out of line.

After dinner, Qiao Mei arranged for the chauffeur to send Mo Zhu home. Xia Wen could not bear to part with the children, so he decided to spend the night in the backyard part of the house. As usual, Xia He and Qiao Mei shared the same room.

"Qiao Mei… Do you think Mo Zhu is a nice girl?" Xia He muttered as she lay on the bed.

"Why? Are you interested in Mo Zhu?" Qiao Mei raised her eyebrows and asked Xia He.

Xia He quickly sat up and explained, "What nonsense are you talking about! I'm thinking… Mo Zhu and Eldest Brother, don't you think that they're a match made in heaven?"

"You haven't even asked Eldest Brother whether he likes her and you're already coming to a conclusion. Don't make a mess by trying to broker relationships. If you like to do such things, why don't you go and become a matchmaker?" Qiao Mei said disdainfully.

"I don't mind being a matchmaker! I want to find Eldest Brother the perfect partner! I want Eldest Brother to live the rest of his life in comfort and not have to be so tired anymore," Xia He said.

"If Eldest Brother heard what you said, he would probably be so touched that tears would well up in his eyes. Mo Zhu is indeed quite a nice girl, but it's not really an appropriate match…" Qiao Mei said tactfully.

"What's so inappropriate about it! Eldest Brother has such good qualities, don't tell me he's not worthy of Mo Zhu?" Xia He questioned.

"Our Eldest Brother is truly the best, but the fact is that he's not young anymore. Mo Zhu is only a few years older than me. Even if Mo Zhu agrees, Eldest Brother will still feel pressured!" Qiao Mei said honestly.

Xia He leaned back on the bed dejectedly. She really thought that she had found a very good candidate to be Xia Wen's wife! It did not cross her mind that the two of them would not be compatible because of Xia Wen's age.

"No! I don't believe it! I must matchmake the two of them! You must believe my judgment. Mo Zhu and Eldest Brother are simply a match made in heaven!" Xia He said firmly.