Time flies, and the day is on the ninth day of the first month.

Before dawn, the Chu family was brightly lit, and there were many people in the room, and it was a busy scene. Some people are washing and dressing up, some people are looking in the mirror non-stop, and some people are asking others to help with aesthetics. The Chu family was busy so early today to do a big thing: to go to the county seat to get engaged to Chu Lirui.

As the chief director and chief planner of this matter, You Chunmei also dressed up today. She usually wears a crimson velvet cheongsam today, a pair of dark red embroidered cloth high heels on her feet, and a hand-sewn embroidered Xiaokun bag in her hand. The hair that is usually combed casually, and the ends of the hair are permed with big flowers, which I specially went to the township barber shop yesterday to get it. The wrinkles on my face seem to have decreased a lot, and even the bags under my eyes have faded a lot overnight.

Middle-aged and elderly women in rural areas who don't usually dress up much, if they fall sharply, there is a chance that they will be said to be old witches, and because they don't know how to dress up, they are not good-looking. But You Chunmei's outfit today does not feel incompatible, but looks very decent, both generous and graceful.

Today is a happy day, Chu Yuliang, who never wants to wear new clothes, also wears a new tunic suit, which is an improved version of the stand-up collar. On his feet was a pair of black round-mouth casual leather shoes, which were once a favorite of great men. Although the hair has been mixed with black and white, the hair inches that were cultivated yesterday set off people more spiritually.

Looking at his energetic parents, Chu Tianqi's eyes lit up. The mother looks more like a lady, but she is not a deep boudoir woman who does not leave the door, but an intellectual woman who has read a lot of books. Chu Tianqi couldn't help but wonder why he hadn't seen his mother dress up for many years, but her makeup didn't have a sense of disobedience today? Even if he understood, because his mother had this kind of temperament, his mother should be dressed like this, and her usual coarse cloth clothes covered her proper demeanor.

Looking at my father again, his clothes, hairstyle, the corners of his eyes, his eyebrows, and the faint scar on his forehead a few years ago are very similar to the protagonist in a movie, the bodyguard who defended the head of the Central Committee. As soon as this idea came out, Chu Tianqi hurriedly denied it, not that his father was like a person in the play, but that the actor was more like his father, because his father didn't have to act at all.

The temperament and image of the two parents make this cottage shine, which should be the true color of the two, and the usual coarse cloth clothes are not only necessary for rural life, but also in order to cover up their own temperament. Judging from the temperament of the parents today, the two must have a great background, and they should never be mortals.

"Grandma is so beautiful, and grandpa is too handsome. Niuniu rushed over and praised non-stop.

You Chunmei smiled a little shyly: "Niuniu is more beautiful." ”

The conversation between an old man and a young man interrupted Chu Tianqi's thoughts, and his gaze swept over the second elder. Looking at his mother's cheongsam, shoes, Xiao Kun bag, as well as his father's tunic and leather shoes, Chu Tianqi couldn't help but think of a person-Ning Junqi, she bought these outfits for the old couple.

Seeing her son's eyes staring at her, You Chunmei asked, "Isn't it good-looking?"

"It's good-looking, it's so good-looking. Mom, you usually wear it like this, with a unique demeanor. Chu Tianqi said with a smile.

"Take your mother to make a shabu, usually dress like this, how do you work?" Although You Chunmei said this, the corners of her eyes and eyebrows were full of joy, and she was obviously very happy for her son's praise.

Turning his head and looking around, his sister, brother-in-law and Niuniu were all dressed very ceremoniously. The sister is wearing a skirt with boots, her hair is in a high bun, her brother-in-law is wearing a casual suit, and Niuniu is wearing a pink jacket and pants with a bow on her head, which is completely an auspicious doll.

As today's protagonist, his younger brother Chu Lirui rarely wore a dark gray suit with vertical stripes, a white shirt underneath, a red tie with diagonal stripes on the shirt, and black lace-up European leather shoes on his feet. His hair was also deliberately blown and cut, and his face was full of joy, like a groom's official image.

Compared with the rest of the family, Chu Tianqi is relatively more casual, saying that he is casual, not that he doesn't pay attention to it. It's just that he didn't wear a suit and tie, but a black half-large camel hair trench coat with a light blue shirt inside, then navy blue trousers, and black lace-up leather shoes. His hair was also specially trimmed, and he went to the village yesterday to get it.

The sky outside grew white, and it wasn't long before it became bright. Some people look at their watches from time to time, while others often visit outside the hospital.

"Didi", a whistle sounded.

Niu Niu and Liu Xuanzhu went out first, and Chu Tianqi and others also followed.

As soon as I arrived in the courtyard, a few people had already walked in from outside, it was Lei Peng, Yao Wenwu, Ergouzi, Li Jian and others.

Lei Peng first hugged his fist: "Congratulations, congratulations, uncle, aunt, congratulations Lirui!"

Several other people who came also hugged their fists: "Congratulations!"

"Rejoice, rejoice. You Chunmei greeted with a smile.

Chu Yuliang politely conceded to everyone: "Come into the house quickly, it's cold outside." ”

"Uncle and aunt, don't move!" As he spoke, Lei Peng held up the camera hanging on his chest, "Look here." ”

As soon as the old couple stood up, Lei Peng had already "clicked" and pressed the shutter.

Staring at the film in the camera, Lei Peng "tsk" and said: "My aunt is simply that big star, what is it called? The uncle is clearly Xu Zhengyang in the movie, and he is more Xu Zhengyang than Xu Zhengyang. ”

"Roc really speaks. You Chunmei's face bloomed with joy.

The crowd took a few more pictures, packed up, locked the door, walked out of the courtyard, and got into the car.

There were a total of three cars parked outside, all of which rushed out, the first was the "Santana 2000" driven by Li Jian, the second was the "Hyundai" driven by Ergouzi, and the third was the cheetah driven by Lei Peng.

Chu Yuliang and his son Chu Lirui got into the first car, Niuniu was also on it, and Chu Lijuan and Liu Xuanzhu sat in the second car. Chu Tianqi got into the third car, and there were still civil and military forces in the car.

Originally, You Chunmei wanted her eldest son to also take the first car, but Chu Tianqi said that he often sat in that car, and there were seats in the back car, so why squeeze it? In fact, he didn't go to the front to sit mainly because he didn't want to steal the limelight from his parents and younger brother, and this idea was just the opposite of his mother.

As soon as he got in the car, Lei Peng turned his head and hugged his fists: "Congratulations to Mayor Chu!" After a pause, he continued, "Congratulations on having a younger brother and sister!"

"What do you mean?" Chu Tianqi said with a smile, and then also hugged his fists, "Thank you, Director Lei, for personally supporting you." ”

"Well, the enlightenment is good. Lei Peng nodded and commented, "If you can let the deputy director of the county public security bureau be the driver, at least you have to be in the main or deputy department, Mayor Chu is a high match, and you will follow the director." ”

"Hahaha", a burst of laughter came from the car.

"You two are seated and let's go. Before the sound fell, the SUV followed the vehicle in front and jumped out.

……

At eight o'clock in the morning, Chu Tianqi and his entourage arrived at the county seat.

There was still some distance from Yangmei's house, and I saw adults and children looking at the alley.

Someone on the other side immediately ran into the alley to continue informing people.

When the car came to the alleyway, the people who were waiting waved to the car frequently, smiling faces. The car slowly drove into the alley and stopped in front of Yangmei's house.

Yang Mei was standing next to the car, quickly opened the car door, and shouted: "Uncle, aunt!"

A pair of middle-aged men and women behind Yang Mei also immediately stepped forward and said to Chu Yuliang and his wife: "Big brother, sister-in-law, come home quickly." ”

Chu Yuliang jumped out of the car quickly and responded: "It's a cold day, so I've kept you waiting." ”

After getting out of the car with her wife, You Chunmei stepped out of the car with a little reserve, which was not polite, but also reflected her temperament.

The people in the three cars got out of the car one after another, smiling at each other and talking politely to each other.

Looking at everyone, Yangmei's mother said, "His eldest brother is ......"

Knowing that the other party was looking for him, Chu Tianqi took a few steps forward and shouted: "Hello uncle and aunt! I am Lirui's brother, Chu Tianqi." ”

"Good, good. Mother Yang hurriedly responded, a little flustered, and the expression of the civil official was all written on her face.

Father Yang smiled even more awkwardly and couldn't say a word.

Those relatives of the Yang family immediately rushed forward, some shook hands with Chu Tianqi, and some introduced themselves.

More than a dozen people came up at once, all of them were in a hurry to say hello, Chu Tianqi really couldn't remember the title, so he had to nod again and again, greet each other with a smile, and say "good, good".

After everyone entered the house, they were a little polite, and the core figures of the Chu and Yang families deliberately stayed in the east room and closed the door. Chu Tianqi's family of seven is here, and the Yang family is Yang's father, Yang's mother, Yang Mei and sister, as well as an uncle and uncle. In addition to the Chu and Yang families, Wenwu is also present, as a matchmaker, it will be more convenient for some words to be passed on through the matchmaker.

The atmosphere of the negotiation was very harmonious, and the woman said that the main thing was that she fell in love with the next generation, and she didn't want anything, let alone bride price. The man said that he would give 10,000 yuan to Yangmei, of which 4,000 yuan to buy "three golds" - necklaces, earrings, and rings, 3,000 yuan to buy seasonal clothes, and 3,000 yuan to change his mouth. Both men and women are spokesmen with their mothers as the main speakers, while others slightly supplement their views, while the fathers of both are financial managers and carry out the handover of red envelopes. The negotiation site handed over 7,000 yuan, and the remaining 3,000 yuan was given when the restaurant changed its mouth.

At about ten o'clock in the morning, the people attending the engagement banquet arrived at the small banquet hall of the hotel, and there were three tables in the hall, including one table for the man and two tables for the woman.

This time at the scene, Chu Lirui and Yang Mei introduced their relatives respectively.

While waiting for the banquet to start, Yangmei's uncles, aunts, aunts, aunts, and brothers-in-law were all close to Chu Tianqi, and many people did not hesitate to flatter and praise, and some even slapped sycophants. Only Yang Mei's uncle's family, after having due courtesy with Chu Tianqi, started a family routine with Chu Yuliang and his wife.

Surrounded and flattered by the woman's relatives, Chu Tianqi was a little uncomfortable, but he couldn't sweep everyone's interest, so he could only sit there and deal with it. Fortunately, the phone rang in time, and he had a chance to leave the table. So, Chu Tianqi walked outside the courtyard and went to answer the phone.