Bao Yiqiu took Qi Lei and arrived home on the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month. Because of the shortage of housing at home, she sent a telegram in advance to ask her younger brother Bao Yihu to rent a house with a kang so that Qi Lei could live with him instead of living in a guest house.

The two got out of the car on the side of the road, and Bao Yiqiu took Qi Lei home. When he got home and found General Tie guarding the door, Bao Yiqiu's face froze. You must know that she informed Bao Yihu in advance of the day she arrived home, and specially told Qi Lei to come.

Qi Lei saw that she was unhappy, and said with a smile: "Your family may have something, don't worry, let's wait a while." ”

The next-door neighbor heard the movement and walked out, saw Bao Yiqiu smiling and said hello, then looked at Qi Lei and asked, "Yiqiu, who is this young man?" ”

Bao Yiqiu said generously: "It is the squad leader of our class, and I am also my object." ”

The previous sentence was deliberately added in order to let people know the identity of Qi Lei. Someone chewed her tongue again, saying that she had found a partner in Sijiu City. classmates, or class presidents, the two are a good match.

The neighbor praised Qi Lei for being very energetic, and then beckoned the two into the house: "It's cold outside, go to the house to warm up first." When your mom comes back, you can go back. ”

Bao Yiqiu took the opportunity to ask, "Auntie, why did my mother go?" ”

The neighbor's aunt shook her head and said, "Your mother went out early in the morning, and I don't know what to do." Hurry up and bake the fire, it's shivering cold outside. ”

The two sat at the neighbor's house for more than 20 minutes, Bao Yiqiu was chatting with the eldest mother, and Qi Lei occasionally answered a few sentences. Suddenly, he pushed Bao Yiqiu and said, "I seem to hear someone calling you." ”

Bao Yiqiu listened carefully and immediately walked out.

As soon as Bao Yihu saw her, he said, "Eldest sister, did you get off the bus halfway?" I haven't seen you since the station and everyone left, so I'm looking for you along the way. ”

Bao Yiqiu couldn't help laughing and scolded when he heard this: "You are stunned." On such a cold day, I must have wanted to get home early and take a shortcut back. You didn't see me at the station, so you should know you're home. ”

"I didn't see you, I thought you didn't catch the bus."

After thanking the neighbors, Bao Yihu helped carry his things home. After entering the house, Bao Yiqiu couldn't help asking, "Didn't you tell Mom that Qi Lei and I arrived home today?" ”

Bao Yihu nodded and said, "Having said it, how can I forget such a big thing!" My mother was very happy when she found out, and said early in the morning that she was going to buy a chicken to stew. It's not going to be at home, so I guess there's something going out! ”

After more than an hour, Bao's mother came back, and she saw Qi Lei said with a smile on her face: "Xiao Qi, sit, sit, sit quickly." The home is simple, and I hope you don't dislike it. ”

Seeing her attitude, Bao Yiqiu's hanging heart finally fell, and she was worried that Bao's mother would put on a face for Qi Lei. Of course, even if Bao's mother doesn't agree with her, she will still marry. It's just that if the noise is not good-looking, the wedding will always be overshadowed.

What Bao Yiqiu didn't know was that she firmly stated that she would stay in Sijiu City, and she could not change her decision, so Bao Mu could only accept it. And a son-in-law is half a son, she will rely on Bao Yiqiu to support her in the future, and the money must always be in place when people are not there, so she will not be stupid enough to offend her future son-in-law.

Pork stewed vermicelli, chicken stewed hazel mushrooms, braised fish, dried bean skin with chili peppers, stir-fried shredded radish and tofu soup. Five dishes and one soup will already be very rich here.

Bao's mother has very good craftsmanship, and everyone eats happily.

Kang Chunfeng was full of food and drink, put down the chopsticks and said deliberately: "Eldest sister, my cousin set a wedding date three days ago, and the man gave a bride price of 388 yuan and three major pieces. ”

I asked Qi Lei how much dowry he was going to give to the Bao family. As for the dowry, it is impossible for them to buy it here in Sijiu City. Of course, it's best if you're willing to buy it and stay at home.

When Bao Yihu heard this, his face immediately pulled down.

Bao Yiqiu looked at Bao's mother, and saw that she didn't squeak. Over the years, she has done her best to help her family, that is, she studies and sends money home every month. As a result, she was about to get married, and she didn't want to prepare a dowry for her, but she even wanted a bride price.

Kang Chunfeng raised his voice and said: "Eldest sister, it is our custom here that the bride price is here. The more you give, the more you value the woman, and if you don't give a point, you will be ridiculed as an upside down. ”

Qi Lei also understood what they were saying, and when he heard it, he said: "The custom ......"

Bao Yiqiu immediately interrupted when he saw him speak, looked at Bao's mother and said, "Mom, you think so too, do you want a bride price of three hundred and eighty-eight?" ”

Originally, Bao Yiqiu thought that he would marry sooner or later anyway, and some things would be over. But now, she didn't want to take it anymore. But she has to figure out whether this is Kang Chunfeng's idea alone, or if her mother also thinks so.

Bao Mu shook her head and said, "Forget the three major items, you can add them yourself in Sijiu City." As for the bride price, it is still required, otherwise it will be looked down upon. Don't want three hundred and eighty-eight, just give eighty-eight yuan eight, let's just get a good luck. ”

As soon as Qi Lei heard this, he immediately said: "Aunt, the bride price is three hundred and eighty-eight, and it will come according to your customs here." ”

Kang Chunfeng was overjoyed. She was unhappy because Bao Yiqiu didn't go back to the provincial capital to work, and deliberately said that such a high bride price was to make it difficult for Qi Lei, but she didn't expect him to agree, and now it seems that the Qi family's family background is still very thick.

Bao Yihu said suddenly: "Sister-in-law, I remember that your cousin was engaged a few days ago, and the man promised to give three major pieces as a dowry, but the bride price was eighty-eight yuan eight, not three hundred and eighty-eight as you said. ”

If you want three major items and three hundred and eighty-eight dowries, who can afford to marry this, and the young man doesn't have to be single.

Bao Yiqiu suppressed his anger, and said to Qi Lei with a cold face: "Qi Lei, you go to the house my brother rented first to rest, and I will go to you later." ”

Qi Lei shook his head and said, "Yiqiu, it's okay, I'll borrow a little from my classmates, and then I can make it up with my parents." ”

Of course, this is just an excuse. The main reason is that the two of them made a lot of money during the summer vacation, he has nearly two thousand savings in his hand, and he can afford the bride price of three hundred and eighty-eight, so he doesn't want Bao Yiqiu to be embarrassed.

Bao Yiqiu shook his head and said, "Qi Lei, this is not a question of the bride price. You go to the place where my brother lives to rest first, and you haven't slept well to catch up on the sleep! ”

"Yihu, you take Qi Lei to rest."

Bao Yihu dragged the ground and dragged Qi Lei outside. In fact, he didn't want to leave, but he was even more afraid that he would quarrel and let Qi Lei know the situation at home. In case Qi Lei retreats, what will her sister do. At her sister's age, it is basically impossible to find such a good condition as Qi Lei.

Although Qi Lei is tall and big, he hasn't done rough work for three years, so he couldn't break free from Bao Yihu's clamps and followed him to the rented house.