Chapter 049 Embarrassing New Son-in-law

(Look at today's so-called wedding banquet for new guests, which is obviously treating new guests as monkeys.) It's embarrassing and embarrassing. The three days of the wedding passed in the blink of an eye. This is the time according to local customs: the day of "returning to the door" for three days to marry the daughter.

It's a rare sunny day in autumn. When she was about to go home, Zhou Li looked up at the cloudless sky, and said happily: "We are so blessed!" I came back to the door three days and encountered such good weather. This is a sign that we will have good days ahead. Maybe I'll get you pregnant. Do a good job, dear, happiness beckons to you not far ahead! ”

"Okay, I'll congratulate the lady here!" Zhong Jingliang barely squeezed out a smile on his face, and said insincerely. And on behalf of the Zheng family, I expressed my deep gratitude in advance; Thank you for giving birth to a successor to the Zheng family as soon as possible. ”

It's not that Zhong Jingliang has any thoughts on accompanying his newlywed wife back to her parents' home; It is not that she is suspicious or disdainful of her so-called "cross-door". This man, whether he grew up in the city or the countryside, is a poor person or a family of officials and businessmen; According to the rules passed down by the ancestors, they all bear the task of marrying wives and having children, and passing on the family and clan to the next generation. Don't look at Zhao Li's indistinguishable cotton and linen in other things, and she is confused, but in the matter of breeding offspring, she can't imagine that her thinking is quite advanced. She said this just now, but Jing Liang still likes to listen to it; Whether it is feudal superstition or not; Wishful thinking or not, as long as she has this ideological foundation, after all, it is also a good thing.

The reason why he was not happy was entirely because his mother-in-law came to the house yesterday, and before she left for dinner, she left her the most important ultimatum about mobilizing the family to make up the money for the purchase of the house, and "I will wait for you to talk to your father-in-law at home within half a month." To be honest, as a big man, you can't give your wife a home of her own: in the current situation in my country, that is, the real house with the names of both parties written on the "real estate certificate", and some furniture used in the house to get by; He was ashamed. But what's the solution? Just like "it is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice", no matter how capable she is, no matter how strong she is, she wants to be strong and strong, and her family wants to support her wholeheartedly, but "there is no copper in her hand, so she can't run rampant"; Without strength, what role can just thinking about and talking about? It was precisely because of the words left by his mother-in-law before leaving yesterday that he was not only scared that he did not dare to accompany his new wife back to her parents' house today; Even in the agency, I don't dare to face my boss and father-in-law alone; I'm most afraid to hear them ask, "Have you ever said hello to your family about making up the money for the house?" What did the old people say"? But I am afraid of being afraid, just like "the ugly daughter-in-law will finally see her in-laws", the task of accompanying the new wife to "return to the door" today has to be carried out head-on.

Since you have to face it after all, it's better to be early than late. So, he took the initiative to prepare all the things that should be taken, and then urged his wife to go out quickly. He is now the deputy director, and he is also at the level where he can use the bus (although this is a standard private matter, but it is always the case now), so as soon as he transferred his things to the gate, Master Jiang, the driver of the car of the Education Bureau, drove the car over on time - the married girl "returned to the door" in three days, which is naturally the top priority in the family for the mother's family, especially the parents. Although the parents of the Zhou family are both leading cadres, they are not exempt from vulgarity in order to take care of influence and superstition. The so-called "return door" means that the daughter returns to her parents' home, and the son-in-law comes to recognize her relatives; It's nothing more than two families getting together at noon and having a meal. is also a matter of going to a star-rated hotel on the street, or inviting a chef to have a banquet at home, the four members of the Zhou family are divided into two factions: father and son, mother and daughter. According to the principle of ladies first, the final decision was made at home. The Zhou family's house is relatively spacious, and it happens to be on the first floor, so there is nothing inconvenient. And the daughters and sons-in-law are all from their own families, and they are entertaining guests at home, which makes them even more homely and kind!

When Zhou Lirenjun's special car "returned to the door" to recognize his relatives arrived outside the gate of his mother's house, that is, the residential community of the "red house", because he saw that he was an acquaintance, the security guard on duty immediately opened the door and let him in. Although he looked down on his brother-in-law from a poor peasant family in the countryside, out of etiquette and to see the face of the younger sister, the eldest brother Zhou Chuan and the younger sister Zhou Yi still obeyed the orders of their parents, greeted them outside the door, and helped them get things and gifts. Although it is said that it is to entertain guests at home (the son-in-law who accompanied his new wife to "return to the door" for the first time to come to Yue's house to recognize his relatives is called a "new guest" according to local customs), but because one is to treat "guests" according to the specifications of "guests", it is necessary to go out of the "full stall" (that is, first out of meat and vegetables hot and cold eight plates of wine; and then continue to produce meat and vegetables with eight plates of dishes; Then add ham, chicken and fish "three pieces" with soup; Served with sweet and sour soup; After the most small "steaming bowl" with rice); In addition, it is a specially invited chef (who needs to pay and gives a "seal") to cook the meal, so it is not cheaper than the star-rated hotels on the street. When the meal is ready and the time for eating has arrived, firecrackers are set off according to the rules.

Just as he was about to serve the food, Father Zhou shook his hand and said, "Wait a while, there is still an important guest who has not arrived." Everyone looked at Lao Zhao in a daze, I don't know what medicine is hidden in his gourd?

"Although Ali Ajun is free to love and get married, according to our local customs, there must be a substitute intermediary introducer." Lao Zhao looked at his wife and said. "Yesterday, I agreed with the head of the Organization Department, Section Chief Niulun, that he would take on this position. The old cow is here in no time. ”

"Your dad is very thoughtful." Zhou's mother said to her daughter and son-in-law. "After eating this lunch today, when colleagues or outsiders in the unit asked, they said that the two of you got married, and it was your Uncle Niu who made the match. It can also increase the value of both of you. ”

Hearing this, Ren Jun's heart was excited: before he left the house, he learned another trick of being an official.

"Ho, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm late." As soon as the couple finished speaking, Niu Lun's loud voice came before him. "I'll punish myself first, three cups of Zhao Ju's cellar wine." casually saw Niu Lun, the section chief of the organization cadre who was medium-to-fat and quite official, pushed the door in with two large bags of gifts. "Let's not entertain and give gifts, you don't understand the ** of the county party committee compound?" Zhao's father immediately joked; beckoned to the nanny Sister He to take the gift; By the way, politely let the other party sit with him; Ren Jun didn't understand the rules, and immediately stood up and politely said, "Chief Niu, please-" But before the word "seat" could be spoken, his wife secretly glanced at him and sat down according to him.

"Ha, Xiao Zheng, you are too modest." Niu Ke immediately joked after discovering it. "But your lord can't let anyone else sit around today."

Uncle Niu was joking. Who is Renjun changing seats with you? Zhou Li immediately said; Sui stepped on her husband fiercely, and then added: "He wants to say that you just entered the door, don't you say that you have to punish yourself with three glasses of wine because you are late?" Renjun is reminding you not to forget to drink. ”

"Yes, yes. Uncle Niu, don't forget. Ren Jun hurriedly took advantage of the slope to get off the donkey, and immediately picked up the wine bottle and said, "I'll pour it for you, please drink." As he spoke, he poured wine in front of the other party. When the nanny Sister He helped the cook, she connected several dishes according to the rules, and the people at the table also drank several rounds of wine. What Ren Junyuan had been worried about, people's chatterboxes opened one after another.

"Xiao Zheng, when you held your wedding that day, I had a whim. I don't know if it's appropriate to say it? Isn't that a consultation with you? A few taels of old wine covered his face, and Section Chief Niu took the lead in speaking. Isn't there a local saying of 'a son-in-law and half a son'? Although your father-in-law and mother-in-law have your eldest brother Zhou Chuan's son, after all, he works directly in the city and settles down in the city; Over the years, the old couple of them have also grown older, and there must always be a man around them who comes out and goes in to worry about helping. It just so happens that your parents aren't in town either. I mean, you just treat the Yue family as your own; Let's tell the truth: when you are counted in the Zhou family, forget it. ”

"Ha, brother-in-law, listen to my mother, haven't you been worried about not being able to pay the down payment for the purchase of a house?" Zhou Chuan couldn't help but laugh and said. "It's okay now, someone brought me a pillow when I was sleepy. If you agree to go to the Zhao family and are willing to assume the responsibility and obligation of being a son, I, as the eldest son of my parents and a member of the Zhao family, agree to let you stay in the Zhou family. ”

"What do you say about the last name?" The younger sister, Zhou Yi, also raised her own questions in a timely manner. "And the children of my sister and brother-in-law, whose surname should I have?"

"Hey, hey! Since it is a debt, there is a car in front and a rut behind the car; Let's just go with the flow. Zhou Chuan added with a sneer. Naturally, he had to follow the surname Zhou. ”

"Hey, Xiao Zheng is a national cadre, and now he is the deputy director, and the Organization Department and the Archives Bureau have personnel files; How can you change your surname casually? "It's still the chief cow who reminded him in time and said accommodatingly." I think adults forget it; is mainly the children of future generations, and since they talk about recruitment, they naturally need to follow the surname of the Zhou family. Look, several parties present: parents, he is two youngest; Especially Xiao Zheng himself, what is his opinion? We can't do it instead. Especially me, an outsider, your father served as your introducer when I came today; This is to lift me; But I can't stick a green onion in the pig's nose - it's hard to fill everyone. It's better for you to discuss it yourself, and discuss it yourself. ”

"Hey, in fact, this is no way. Jing Liang, whether you are willing to do this or not, don't complain about your Uncle Niu in your heart. "Since the beginning of eating, Father Zhou has been drinking and rarely speaking, and at this moment he was pushed to the front line by Niu Ke, and he had to express his position." Because it was all my idea, I asked Lao Niu to say it for me. The cause of the incident is that yesterday your mother came back from where you came and told me about your worries about buying a house; In particular, I want you to mobilize your family to make some down payments, and your mother talks about your troubles. At that time, the old couple was quite sympathetic and understanding of you and your parents. Yes, as a rural farmer, with such a pitiful income, it would be good to be able to support his family; It would be nice to be able to support you after graduating from college, so do you have the spare money to help you buy a house in the city? But it's not easy for your mother-in-law and me to support a daughter, and we have to provide for her to go to college. I'm not Lei Feng, and I don't want to do good things for others. My daughter probably doesn't want to be Wang Baochuan, she is willing to live in a cold kiln and wait for you for 18 years, and then buy a new house when you work hard to earn enough money from your salary. Therefore, this policy is also unexpected. Son-in-law, what do you think and what are you going to do? I won't force you to answer me on the spot today. After all, this is a huge matter, and you can only decide after you have negotiated with your parents. I'll give you half a month to discuss and then reply to me. ”

"Good. Father-in-law, mother-in-law, Uncle Niu, thank you for your care and love. Zhong Jingliang finally said with difficulty. Then wait for me to take the time to go home in half the day; I'll reply to you after consulting with your parents. "Do you really need to go back to your hometown to discuss with your parents? It wasn't necessary. I can't get enough of this ridiculous suggestion alone. Over the years, I have studied hard, worked hard, and worked hard, not to get ahead, to change the fate of my family and my own poverty, but to sell myself and my descendants to others just for a marriage contract that binds marriage? By no means! Let's take a look at today's so-called, "accompany the newlywed wife back to the door, and my new son-in-law goes to Yue's house for the first time to recognize his relatives", what kind of welcome banquet did he participate in? It's clearly playing people like monkeys! It's so embarrassing and embarrassing -