There was a lot of movement in the kitchen, which naturally caused the second shopkeeper of the Chen family. Xibin's attention, he saw that his cousin Chen Xi'er brought so many delicious condolences to the slave workers, and also eye-to-eye with a little slave worker, and he was very shocked.

Old. Xibin is the eldest grandson of Chen Bingtian, and he has the ability and the city government, no matter what point of view, he will be the next owner and the big treasurer.

But the problem is that now the Chen family is not the Chen family, but Zhou Jiaru, she doesn't care about you Chen. Whether Xibin is surnamed Chen or not, is she capable, if her grandfather passes away in the future, Zhou Jiaru will definitely hand over the Chen family to her daughter Chen Xi'er.

So, Chen. Every time Xibin saw Chen Xi'er, it was like seeing a thorn in his eye, (ròu) in the thorn, and he even thought about assassinating Chen Xi'er more than once.

When he saw Chen Xi'er getting along with the slave laborers, he immediately had a plan and immediately rode back to Chen's house on a fast horse.

At this moment, the Chen family's lunch has not yet dispersed, and the old lady Chen Bingtian, his three sons and daughters-in-law, and the grandchildren at home are all present.

"Heebin, aren't you going to the docks?" Zhou Jiaru frowned and asked.

"Grandpa, aunt, the child is going to the dock, but I see Xi'er on the dock, I have to come back and report it quickly, otherwise something big will happen."

Zhou Jiaru's face changed, and she couldn't help but stand up, she had already guessed what Chen Xi'er was doing at the dock.

Chen Bingtian asked lightly: "What's so strange about Xi'er going to the dock?" ”

"Grandpa, Xi'er took a lot of delicious food from the family to see the slaves, and she has a close relationship with one of the small slaves, there are some talking and laughing, I am afraid that she is too simple, deceived by the slave workers (yòu), and repeats the mistakes of my aunt, so I can't wait to run back."

"Presumptuous." Chen Bingtian slapped the table and stood up, his body trembling violently. The matter of his daughter is his life's heart disease and shame, if there is another granddaughter who is exactly the same, then what face does he Chen Bingtian have to claim to be the richest man?

Chen Xueqing hurriedly stepped forward to support his father and explained: "Dad, Xi'er is just going to thank her life-saving benefactor, and there will be nothing wrong." ”

"A lifesaver?" Chen Bingtian said angrily: "Wasn't that Tubo man also your sister's life-saving benefactor? Where are there so many life-savers? It's all because they don't worry about it, and they go and call her back immediately. ”

Zhou Jiaru said: "Dad, don't worry, I will take care of Xi'er's affairs." ”

Chen Bingtian waved his hand and said, "You hurry up and find a suitable person and marry Xi'er, it is a hidden danger for girls to stay at home." ”

Zhou Jiaru gritted her teeth and nodded, "Okay, I know how to do it." ”

Old. Xibin was secretly overjoyed, this time Chen Xi'er made her grandfather angry, if she could marry as soon as possible, she would not be much of a threat to herself.

Zhou Jiaru couldn't even take care of eating, so she had to rush to the dock (shēn). However, I saw the housekeeper running in in a panic and said, "Master, young master, madam, Wang Zhizhou is visiting, and I have already invited them to the front hall." ”

"Oh? Why did Wang Jingzhi come at this time? Zhou Jiaru couldn't take care of her daughter anymore, and the family hurried out to meet her parents.

In the hall, Wang Jingzhi and Wang Chongwu were sitting on the Taishi chair and drinking tea.

Chen Bingtian took his children and grandchildren to bow and salute: "The old man has asked his parents and officials to say goodbye." ”

Wang Jingzhi laughed and stood up: "Old gentleman, don't be polite, you are an elder, and the official should salute you." ”

"Don't dare, Lord Wang, please take a seat."

Everyone was divided into guests and hosts, and Zhou Jiaru asked: "Lord Wang came to visit in person, I don't know what is important?" ”

"Hehe, it's really a good thing." Wang Jingzhi pointed at Wang Chongwu and said: "This is Xiaoer Chongwu, the second son of this official." As he spoke, he said to Wang Chongwu: "Hurry up and salute the elders." ”

Wang Chongwu stood up and bowed to Chen Bingtian, Chen Xueqing and others. Everyone hurriedly clasped their fists and saluted.

Wang Jingzhi continued: "The dog has always been above the top, and the official has long urged him to marry, but he has not found the girl he likes. ”

"Propose? Wang Gongzi wants to marry Xi'er? Chen Bingtian asked.

Wang Chongwu stroked his palms and said: "Yes, yes, yes, it's Chen Xi'er." ”

Chen Bingtian glanced at Chen Xueqing and his wife, a trace of joy flashed in his eyes, they were going to marry Chen Xi'er as soon as possible, if they could marry Zhizhou, wouldn't they become a family with Zhizhou? Business will be better in the future.

Zhou Jiaru turned her head to Chen. Xibin said in a low voice: "Xibin, you go to the dock immediately, and you must bring Xi'er back." ”

Old. Xibin nodded hurriedly and ran away

Get out.

Zhou Jiaru said to Wang Jingzhi at this time: "It is the honor of our Chen family to be able to marry Lord Wang, but I have been busy with business, and the little girl has lacked discipline since she was a child, so I am afraid that she is not worthy of Ling Lang." ”

"Worthy of it, Miss Chen's appearance is definitely the first in Jiaozhou." Wang Chongwu said anxiously.

Chen Xueqing frowned, feeling that this gentleman was vulgar and shallow, and he was not worthy of his daughter at all. Chen Bingtian and Zhou Jiaru also feel the same way, but they are the sons of Zhizhou, so it is normal to have some shortcomings.

Chen Bingtian stroked his beard and said: "Lord Wang, our two families are also world friends, and the Chen family's business for so many years has been taken care of by Lord Wang, as long as you don't dislike it, this family business will be decided." ”

"Hahaha, the old man is refreshing, in this way, we will be a family in the future." Wang Jingzhi said with a smile.

Wang Chongwu couldn't wait to say: "Do you want Xi'er to come out to meet, it's all a family, and you should often walk around in the future." ”

"Well." Zhou Jiaru sighed slightly: "Xi'er is not at home today, I asked her to go to the dock to do some business work and exercise." ”

Wang Jingzhi said: "I think so, I am also busy in the yamen, and you are also busy in business, so let's even negotiate these things about engagement and marriage today." ”

"Yes, yes, the sooner the better." Wang Chongwu echoed.

Chen Bingtian and Zhou Jiaru also chimed in: "Okay, let's ask someone to invite a Taoist priest to choose a good day (rì)." ”

Chen Xueqing looked depressed and didn't say a word.

Old. Xi Bin rode to the dock with a heart of excitement and excitement (qíng), if he married Xi'er now, no one in the Chen family would be able to threaten him, and if he married the Wang family, then the business would be better in the future.

At this time, it was still the lunch break, the slaves had not yet started, and the eldest lady had not left, and the shopkeeper Chen was not easy to urge, so everyone laughed together. Ling Kun told two more jokes from later generations, which made everyone laugh, and Chen Xi'er also covered her mouth and smiled, looking forward to it.

Old. Xi Bin rode in straight in, whipped Ling Kun with a whip, and scolded: "Bold (jiàn) people, don't work hard, but laugh at the eldest lady here, you deserve death." ”

Ling Kun raised his eyebrows, reached out and grabbed the tip of the whip and pulled it. Hee-bin flew off his horse with a scream.