Chapter 47: The Engagement

"Hello Jia Lao and Sun Lao. As soon as he entered the door, Zhu Ziqing saw Sun Shouqing and Jia Qigong sitting in front of the hall, and hurriedly said hello.

"Haha...... Okay, little friend, you're okay too. Sun Shouqing was the first to respond. After speaking, he glanced at Jia Qigong proudly. Jia Qigong shook his head amusedly, his old friend, now he is becoming more and more 'disrespectful to the old'.

"Mom, Dad, come in. After greeting the two old men, Zhu Ziqing waved and shouted outside the door.

"Your parents are here too, Ziqing, why are you so ignorant, how can you let your parents stand outside. Come in, please. Sun Shouqing and Jia Qigong couldn't sit still when they heard this, so they quickly got up and complained.

"You've wronged me. When my parents heard that they were coming to see the two masters, they were very nervous. When I first arrived at the door, he refused to come in, so he had to let me come in and say hello. Zhu Ziqing said with a bang.

As he was talking, Zhu's father and Zhu's mother appeared at the door in a restrained manner, looking at Zhu Ziqing and waiting for him to introduce.

"Mom and Dad, these two are Master Jia Qigong and Master Sun Shouqing. Zhu Ziqing pointed to the two of them and introduced.

"Hello Master Sun, hello Master Jia. We are Ziqing's parents, thank you for your help and care for him all the time. When I came, I didn't buy anything in a hurry, this is a little souvenir at home is not a tribute, and I ask you to accept it. Father Zhu said nervously, and took out the paper bag he had been carrying.

"Why are you so polite when you come. We and Ziqing are old friends, and it is appropriate to help each other. If we really want to talk about it, we have been helped more by him. Sun Shouqing was added as a landlord and stood up and said.

"Master Sun, you don't have to help him speak, this kid is very skinny when he is young. If it weren't for the help of the two of you, I don't know how much trouble it would have caused. Mother Zhu glared at Zhu Ziqing and said. Although I said this, I didn't know how happy I was in my heart.

"Huh...... Let's stop standing in the doorway. Let's go in and sit and talk. Ziqing's parents were also tired from afar, so they just rested. At this time, Jia Qigong interjected.

"Oh, look at my brain, I'm confused. Sit inside, sit inside. Master Sun Shouqing patted his head and said.

"Not tired. Not tired. The two masters are welcome. Although he said this, Zhu's father and Zhu's mother followed in.

After entering the door, Zhu's father put the gift in an inconspicuous place behind the chair. Sun Shouqing and Jia Qigong also saw it, but didn't say anything. Now is not the time to dwell on gifts.

"Two ...... Uh......" After sitting down, Sun Shouqing wanted to say something, but he couldn't remember how to address the other party for a while.

Call your name, don't say you don't know, even if you know, it's not polite to call directly. You can't keep calling the two of you and Ziqing's parents, right? That's even more rude. How to shout, Sun Shouqing made a difficulty.

It was Jia Qigong who reacted quickly and said in time: "We and Ziqing are New Year's friends. Treat him like a nephew. And he and my apprentices who are not successful are also brothers. So let's also talk about each other as equals, how old are we to call you brother, if you don't dislike it, call us brother, what do you think?"

"That's it, that's it. You are all masters, we are just small people in the village, how can we talk to your peers. Dad Zhu sat up from the chair all of a sudden, shook his hand again and again, and said.

"There's nothing to be done. So it was decided. Unless you don't look down on us two old guys. Jia Qigong knew that this was an endless pull, so he simply cut through the mess quickly. Don't give Dad Zhu a chance to object.

"This ......" Father Zhu really didn't dare to object, and hesitated to cast a gaze to Zhu Ziqing for help. Zhu Ziqing was admiring the paintings on the wall, as if he hadn't seen them.

Seeing that he couldn't get a hint from his son, Zhu's father retracted his gaze in disappointment. As soon as the heart is ruthless, shout and shout, who is afraid of whom: "Then I will be presumptuous for a while." Two old brothers are good. ”

"Haha...... Okay, that's right. Brother Zhu, don't stand, sit, sit. Brother and sister, you can taste this tea. Tea is still honored by my unsuccessful apprentice. Dragon well before the rain. You like it or not, and if you like to go, take some with you. Sun Shouqing laughed heartily.

The old brother shouted, and Father Zhu breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, an uncontrollable joy surged into my heart, and I actually called the master a brother. And the fact that it is his own son who brings about this change is even happier than calling him a brother and sister.

Zhu's mother was also happy to see her teeth and eyes. Their son's appearance made them happier than anything else.

Everyone exchanged pleasantries for a while, and finally shifted the topic to business. It's really that everyone doesn't have any common language, and Zhu's father and Zhu's mother are too reserved and rarely take the initiative to speak. Sun Shouqing and Jia Qigong racked their brains to think about the topic, but it was useless.

"Two elder brothers, in addition to thanking you for taking care of Ziqing, we came here today to ask for something. Father Zhu said seriously.

"It's all our own family, and it's right to help each other. If there is anything you need our brother Zhu to help with, just say it. "Actually, they already knew the reason why Zhu Ziqing's family came over, but they still have to go through the motions.

"Ziqing and a girl are in love and want to go to their house to propose. It's just that the other party's family is not bad, and ordinary matchmakers are not qualified to come to the door. The two brothers are both masters, so I want you two to be a matchmaker. I don't know what you think?"

"Haha...... That's a good thing. We can't ask for it, how can we not agree. Jia Qigong took over the errand on behalf of the two.

"Thank you so much, two guys. Zhu's father and Zhu's mother got up and thanked him.

"Three days later, it will be an auspicious day, and then my grandson and I will go to the Lin family to propose. Speaking of this, Jia Qigong deliberately asked: "Ziqing, this girl you want to marry is Lin Bao'er, right?" made Zhu Ziqing cry and laugh.

A few days ago, Lin Baoer flew back to Wuhan from Yanjing despite the acquisition of Zhao Rouya's company, and brought him good news - the old man hoped that they would get engaged.

In this regard, Zhu Ziqing will not object. So I contacted Zhu's father and Zhu's mother as soon as possible, and they had to come forward to get engaged.

He also knew that he could let Lin Baoer let go of a large group of people and run back to Wuhan. It's certainly not just about getting engaged. It's just that she didn't say it, and he didn't ask. It doesn't matter why it's anymore, as long as she's happy.

Zhu's father and Zhu's mother were both surprised and happy when they heard about it. Especially Mother Zhu, don't mention it when she's happy. I called Zhu Ziqing ten times a day to ask about it.

She is so satisfied with Lin Bao'er, this girl. In her own words, Zhu Ziqing did something that satisfied her when she was so old. is to abduct Lin Baoer and bring her home to be her daughter-in-law. It can be seen how much she loves Lin Baoer.

As for why he asked Jia Qigong and Sun Shouqing to be matchmakers, there is no way to do it.

Zhu's father and Zhu's mother didn't know much about the Lin family, only that Lin Boxu served as the deputy secretary of the county party committee and the political and legal secretary in their county, and was later transferred to Wuhan as the deputy mayor.

For the former Zhu family, the deputy secretary of the county party committee and the secretary of politics and law are great positions. But now it's different, let alone the deputy secretary. He often saw the secretary and the county magistrate, and often chatted. Deputy secretary, he is really not timid.

is going to find a person with a head and face from their county to be a matchmaker, if you think ordinary people are too cold, it is not impossible for the county magistrate or something. That's enough face.

After knowing Zhu's father's thoughts, Zhu Ziqing was quite helpless. Hurry up and introduce them to the details of Tao Lin's family.

After the founding generals, my grandfather was the chief of the General Staff, and my grandfather was the vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference...... Father Zhu was so frightened that his legs were weak and he almost didn't lie down.

For them, there are only four words to describe such a family background: unattainable. But now his son wants to marry someone else's girl, which is incredible.

It's still Zhu's mother who is receptive. quickly accepted this fact and praised Zhu Ziqing. In her opinion, her son is the best. Not to mention the girl of the vice chairman's family, even the chairman's family is worthy of it.

But then another question arises, who to ask to be the matchmaker. Those with average status can't even enter people's doors, and it's not cold enough.

It's not that the county magistrate and the secretary can't do it, they are Lin Boxu's colleagues, and they can use the relationship of old colleagues to visit the interview and match. It's a perfect fit. And to be a matchmaker for the daughter of the Tao Lin family, I believe they will never refuse.

But this plan was directly rejected by Zhu Ziqing. Their county magistrate secretary was so zealous with only one purpose. Take the opportunity to get in touch with the Tao Lin family. He didn't want to make his engagement all political rancid.

Moreover, Lin Boxu has worked here for several years, and there must be a reason why he did not absorb these two people into the Taolin system. Zhu Ziqing didn't want to be troubled.

Since you can't find the right person in politics, look for it from other sources. Come to think of it, there is no more suitable than Jia Qigong and Sun Shouqing. The masters of literature and painting are both at the top of the industry, and they will not fall off the shelf no matter what they do.

So Zhu Ziqing called the two of them and told them about it. Jia Qigong and Sun Shouqing naturally had no reason to refuse. I was glad to take over this errand.

Today, Zhu Ziqing took Zhu's father and Zhu's mother to the door to meet the two and discuss the engagement regulations.

"I don't know if you are going to start with simplicity or complexity, use traditional Chinese rituals or a combination of Chinese and Western rituals, or directly adopt Western rituals?" Jia Qigong began to ask Zhu's father for advice.

"We use orthodox traditional Chinese rituals. Bao'er, this girl I like the most, I must use the most solemn ceremony to marry her home. Zhu's mother said first.

Speaking of this, Zhu Ziqing was depressed. The engagement ceremony seemed to him to be a formality. It's not a marriage, so there's no need to be grand at all.

When he said this idea, don't say that Zhu's father and Zhu's mother objected. Even Lin Bao'er, who had always supported her, was reluctant and almost didn't let him stay in the kitchen.

Zhu's mother and Lin Bao'er simply left him alone, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law held the phone and muttered for several days, and finally chose the most complicated and cumbersome traditional Chinese engagement ceremony.

Thinking of that large list of procedures, Zhu Ziqing's head was big.

"Haha...... The traditional ceremony is good. It's been a long time since we've seen a traditional engagement ceremony, so we're going to do it once. Looking at Zhu Ziqing, who had a sad face, Jia Qigong said with a smile.

"However, in the traditional ceremony, the number of people who go to the woman's house must be an even number, and four and eight should be avoided, and six and twelve are the most appropriate. The Lin family is very familiar with the situation, and it is not good to go to too many people, so I think six people are the most suitable. Sun Shouqing also said with a smile.

"Six good, six smooth. Mother Zhu's mouth couldn't close when she smiled.

"Okay, just six. But now there are only five of us, and there is still one missing. Do you have any important relatives to call one over? ”

"I said hello to Elder Chen, and he will come over tomorrow. Zhu Ziqing said suddenly.

"Chen Qiming?" asked Sun Shouqing in surprise. (To be continued.) )