On the day Liang Zheng "reported" to his father, Liang Hui was also at home. When she listened to it, she couldn't help but roll her eyes - it was really a small place, and the customs were really backward. She thought it would cost a lot of money, but she didn't expect that the money didn't need to be spent more, but it was very troublesome.

Because Liang Zheng said: "I heard that in the past, when I went to the woman's house to propose marriage, the man had to buy ten catties of meat for the woman's relatives' house, and he had to send some rice and noodles or something. In addition, the bride price has to be calculated separately, ranging from 18,000 to ...... Then there is no counting......"

Liang Hui interrupted his younger brother's words: "These are not worth a lot of money, but this is too ...... It's too earthy!"

Liang Zheng said with a smile: "Where are the customs that are not soil? But I also asked Qiao Lu, she said, basically no one does that now, but the man's family must come to the door in person to propose, meet with her family, relatives and friends. There is no fixed amount of bride price or something. ”

As soon as she heard that she was going to come to the door to propose marriage in person, Liang Hui pulled down her face again. For as long as she can remember, it has been the door of others who come to the Liang family's house to respectfully visit her father. Even if she gets into trouble at school, Dad can fix it with a phone call. Besides, the old man is not in good health, how can he withstand the fatigue of traveling?

But Liang's father never spoke, and went upstairs silently. Liang Zheng sighed, thinking to himself that he had indeed given his father a problem, the old man had been in the limelight for so many years, and he might have forgotten what it was like to "come to the door to ask for help". What's more, what is required this time is still a family matter.

Liang Zheng didn't feel too sad, so he thought about taking his time! Although Comrade Lao Qiao, who was far away in Hong Kong City, had a stubborn personality, he was a reasonable person, and he would always be warmed up by his enthusiasm. Qiao Lu would occasionally tell him about the romance of Qiao Nan and his family, and Liang Zheng encouraged himself with this - Old Qiao can accept the enemy's daughter, why can't he accept him?

Liang Zheng planned to go back to Hong Kong City with Qiao Lu before winter came, but before that, he had to finish the series of exchange year activities with a certain country and go abroad for several days.

It can be said that throughout October, he was too busy to breathe. But in the middle of being busy, he would send a message to Qiao Lu and say a few sweet words: "You bought me the tie I wore today, wear it, just like you are by my side, I am much calmer." ”

"If you like it, it looks good in the photos. ”

"It would be better if you could tie my tie yourself, and hopefully that day will come soon. ”

Qiao Lu's heart is sweet, although she can't meet him, but when she can see him in various public places, she will unconsciously smile - her boyfriend in diplomatic occasions is really charming.

But she also knows that her boyfriend's work is not so smooth, he is often angry, and a lot of that anger comes from the foreigners he comes into contact with, from those unavoidable "pride and prejudice".

"But it's our job to change those pride and prejudices, isn't it?"

Liang Zheng's sobriety and self-control are also parts that Qiao Lu appreciates very much. She occasionally sent some photos of Liang Zheng to her parents, telling them that he was a person to be proud of. After sending it a few times, Lao Qiao finally replied: "Tell him and let him pay attention to his body." ”

After receiving the information, Liang Zheng became even more confident. Originally, it was so unhurried, and conquering the old couple of the Qiao family was just around the corner. But Liang Zheng didn't expect that his parents were more anxious than him, hoping that he would get married early. After finishing the activities of the exchange year, he learned that his father went to the hospital a few days ago, and when he was done, his father was also discharged.

"You don't have to worry, it's just some old problems. Without waiting for Liang Zheng to be anxious, Liang's father took the initiative to let him feel relieved: "If it's really a dead or alive disease, I won't tell you." ”

In a few years, my father will be eighty years old, and even if it is an old problem, it cannot be taken lightly. But what Liang Zheng didn't expect was that during his father's hospitalization, Qiao Lu actually visited him several times.

If you want to ask Qiao Lu how she knows, it has to start from the last time we met. Before leaving, the two sisters borrowed two or three books from the Liang family. Liang's father thought that the two of them were polite and polite, showing respect for the reader, but he didn't expect that after a while, Qiao Lu really sent him WeChat, saying that he wanted to discuss the content of the book with him.

Liang's father was overjoyed and didn't hide his illness from her, so he let her go to the hospital. The books Qiao Lu had read were still clean, she didn't mark the books, but the problematic parts were marked by her with post-it notes, and as for the problems, she sorted them out in her notebook.

After Liang's father saw it, he couldn't hide his relief. This girl not only loves to read, but also can read, has knowledge in her mind and ambition in her heart, how can he not like it?

He likes to chat with Qiao Lu, and Qiao Lu goes to the hospital to talk to him when he is free until he is discharged. In Liang's father's words, Qiao Lu is much more intimate than Liang Hui. Talking to such a child, his illness can get better so quickly.

Liang Hui was very unconvinced by this evaluation. In her eyes, Qiao Lu read her father's books and went to the hospital to talk to her father, undoubtedly trying to please her father. Father Liang said lightly: "Don't talk about the real purpose of others, anyway, you are too lazy to please me." ”

Liang Hui sneered and no longer took the initiative to scold. Liang's father said to his son again: "Qiao Lu didn't tell you the news of my illness, which means that she doesn't want to disturb your work." She understands you and is very supportive. She is your ideal wife in every sense of the word. ”

Why didn't Liang Zheng think so? He also wanted to marry Qiao Lu home as soon as possible, but Comrade Lao Qiao did not agree! Liang's father took the initiative to propose that he want to go to Hong Kong City to meet Qiao Lu's parents. He was in a hurry and didn't want to drag it out any longer.

Liang Zheng and Liang Hui's eyes widened - anxious? These two words are completely inconsistent with their father's style! Liang's father said slowly: "At my age, you will understand better, I don't know which one comes first, accident or tomorrow." Some things are done in advance. ”

Liang's father said again: "Not to mention that your mother and I are old and may fall down at any time." What about Liang Zheng? If you come on an urgent mission and you have to be sent abroad, can you refuse? When will you get married?"

Liang Zheng's sister and brother did not agree to the trip to Hong Kong City, but Liang's father had already made up his mind and said: "Isn't Liang Zheng allowed to take annual leave in November? This time, it's not going to investigate and research, and it's not going to take a vacation, so don't make a big fuss. The comrades over there in the port city can arrange accommodation and transportation, and it will be fine. ”

Liang Hui was indignant: "It would have been condescending to go to Hong Kong City to propose marriage, if the itinerary is too simple......"

"Xiaohui, I made it very clear just now, the purpose of this trip is to go to Qiao's house to propose marriage. Father Liang said solemnly: "Put away your superiority, what the Qiao family wants is respect, then we have to show our respect, do you understand?"

Liang Hui has always been arrogant, but it is not good to refute her father. After eating, Liang Zheng found a few family photos of Qiao's family and showed them to his family in advance. As a result, as soon as she saw Qiao Nan's photo, Liang Hui's eyes suddenly lit up: "This is her younger brother? Oh, the sisters are ordinary, it seems that all the good genes are concentrated in boys!

This sister, who is over forty years old, may be crazy until she is old. Liang Zheng said helplessly: "Sister, did you listen to what I said? Her brother is now in Africa for peacekeeping, and he can't come back." Besides, people have been married a long time ago and have children. ”

Another young marriage, Liang Hui was deflated all of a sudden. Although she is reluctant to go to Port City, if she can meet this handsome guy, it will be worth it. It's a pity that I can't see him again.

Hearing that Liang's father was going to Hong Kong City to propose marriage in person, Qiao Lu was stunned for a long time, which was a result she never thought of. Lao Qiao was very calm, he said, the proposal should be like this, they want to come, and the Qiao family will do a good job of entertaining. Besides, even if he met the Liang family's parents, he was not necessarily satisfied.

The parents' humility and arrogance also gave Qiao Lu a reassurance. But as soon as she put down the phone, Old Joe called again: "What's his father's name?"

Qiao Lu said the name, and Old Qiao paused for a moment and asked, "Why is this name so familiar?"

"Probably...... I've seen him on TV before!"

"Oh, got it. ”

......

hung up the phone, and within a few seconds, Lao Qiao called his daughter again: "Liang Zheng's uncle is Qiao Nan's mentor?"

"Well, I asked Liang Zheng, indeed. ”

"The one who shows his face in the central seven from time to time?"

"Hmm. ”

"Oh, got it. ”

......

Qiao Lu didn't think that her father "knew", but was completely confused. In the year when Qiao Nan had an accident, after he went to Hong Kong City to recuperate from his injuries, there were still a few leaders in the city who offered condolences. Before the leader came, Old Joe sorted out his clothes in front of the mirror over and over again. When they really met, he was so nervous that he was at a loss, and he only had to say "good, good" and "yes, yes".

Dad's nervous appearance, Qiao Lu has always remembered it. She didn't feel ashamed of her father, but she felt sorry for him. This time I want to see Liang Zheng's father, how nervous will my father be?

Jolene also wanted to go home to join in the fun, but she was going on a business trip and had to miss this opportunity. In fact, Qiao Lu really hopes that her sister can go back with her, at least she can have someone to rely on. But Liang Zheng held her hand and said, "Don't think about anything else, you have me by your side." ”

Qiao Lu and her boyfriend returned to Hong Kong City ahead of schedule and prepared to do a good job of reception. On the first day they arrived, they had dinner at a wonton restaurant. Lao Qiao cooked a few dishes, but did not drink with Liang Zheng. asked him about his current situation, and said to him: "Last time, you helped our family find out the news of Qiao Nan, and I haven't said thank you yet." ”

Liang Zheng hurriedly replied: "No thanks, it's just a gesture!"

Qiao Lu couldn't help laughing, her boyfriend who had never been cowardly in various public occasions, but in front of her father, she didn't even dare to relax her expression.