Chapter 49: Betrothed
Zhang Xiaolong smiled and said: "It's our well water! I look at Mr. Liu's tea that day, I am happier than giving him ten taels of silver, in the future, let's give him more well water, not only can satisfy his appetite, but also ensure his health, isn't it better? ”
Zhang Cai glanced at Guo Sufei and said, "I will definitely say these words when I go, so let's put away these silver tickets and tokens first, and if you really need them, you can exchange them." ”
Zhang Xiaolong thought for a while and said, "Okay, then I'll take it first." ”
With that, put the silver ticket and token in your arms.
Since Zhang Xiaolong did not agree to use the silver ticket, the preparation of the Zhang family's bride price was much simpler, that is, several gifts were simply prepared according to local customs. Early this morning, Zhang Cai and Guo Sufei put on brand new clothes, took the gifts they had already prepared, and set off to Baligou to prepare for the most important engagement in Zhang Xiaolong's life.
Zhang Cai and Guo Sufei came to Mr. Liu's house and received a very grand welcome. When they presented the simple bride price, Mr. Liu didn't care, he put it away very respectfully, and did not despise or turn his face because of simplicity, which made Zhang Cai and his wife feel at ease, and there was no one else in the hall of the Liu family, only Liu Butcher and other family members, it seems that Mr. Liu is really not the kind of person who likes extravagance and form, there is no shadow of Liu Qian in the hall, and he is shy to hide.
The whole process of engagement is simple and not simple, everything is carried out in accordance with the rules of the countryside, not exceeding the slightest, when the ceremony is close to the end, it is the time for the two parties to discuss the wedding, Zhang Cai and Guo Sufei ask Mr. Liu to call the shots, but there is a little requirement, that is, to get married as soon as possible, because the grandmother's body can't wait too long, and a wish in her old man's heart is to see her grandson's wedding.
Mr. Liu thought for a long time, and took out the yellow calendar, carefully scrutinized, his brows were a little furrowed, and the hearts of Zhang Cai and the others couldn't help but hang. After half a ring, Mr. Liu raised his head and said, "Look at this day, the end of this month is an auspicious day for the zodiac, and then it will be June, is the end of this month too hasty? And at the end of June, the old lady ......" Mr. Liu's words were not finished.
Sure enough, Zhang Cai and Guo Sufei also frowned, and Guo Sufei asked without giving up: "Is there no good life in the middle?"
Mr. Liu said: "There are many good days in the middle, but there are no ones that match Xiaolong and Qianqian's birthdays." ”
Zhang Cai let out a sigh of relief and said, "Alas, then, it's only June, and there are no days until the end of the month, and there is no shadow of the house used for the wedding, how can you prepare for a few simple days?"
Mr. Liu also nodded and said, "That's the only way to do it, but I don't know where the old man is?"
At this time, a voice came from outside: "Daddy, I think it's still scheduled for the end of this month." ”
Everyone looked at it, and it was Liu Qian who came in, and it turned out that she had been listening outside.
Liu Qian's face was a little red, she said: "Uncle, aunt, seeing Xiaolong's wedding is grandma Zuihou's wish, those of us who are juniors should satisfy her, in fact, the simplicity of the wedding also lies in us, too cumbersome ceremonies are not necessary, and it is not realistic for us to do a big job, I think you don't have to buy a new house for the time being, let's just make do with it to find a place first, and, Dad, aren't you also planning to move to Guozhuang?" Take this opportunity to find a place next to the courtyard of the Zhang family, and then reorganize a few houses, and surround a courtyard wall, isn't it just a home? When this yard is finished, you move over, and I am moving with Xiaolong, so that I can serve your old man and uncle on the other hand, what do you think?"
Liu Qian's idea seems to be very incredible, but after careful consideration, it is still very feasible. Grandma's body should not survive in June, the old man went, this filial piety and other etiquette is likely to delay the marriage, and the old man is eager to see the marriage of his grandson, so this marriage should be done at the end of February. It is not realistic for the Zhang family's family to organize a large-scale marriage, and it is very easy to prepare for a simple marriage. The most difficult problem of the new house was originally to prepare a new house for the newlywed couple, which is now ready to be estimated to be able to get up in a month, and if Mr. Liu also wants to move to the past, then he will have to rebuild the small courtyard, which will take several months, Liu Qian wants to take care of his father, of course this yard is to be built, so it is better to put it together. However, now Zhang Cai is thinking about it, this Liu Qian has not yet entered the door, so she wants to separate from Xiaolong and live with her father, it seems that there is some meaning of separation, is it possible to have other ideas?
However, then, Zhang Cai denied this idea, what is there in his family that Liu Qian can covet? It is nothing more than the well, Liu Qian persuaded his father to go over, it is nothing more than to think about his father's body, this is commendable filial piety, and Xiaolong and Liu Qian went out alone, to be honest, it was a matter of time and time, there are three sons in the family, how can it not be separated? At this time, it seems too early to bring it up, but if you think about it carefully, it is also appropriate, at least let others see Liu Qian's foresight, and it will not make Zhang Xiaohu and Zhang Xiaohua have a pimple in their hearts.
And Mr. Liu naturally has no opinion in his heart, he has been thinking about how to support the elderly, he is a teacher, and he is respected everywhere, I heard that no one in Guozhuang teaches, and he must be welcome if he goes. Moreover, there is a daughter over there to rely on, and I can also protect my daughter, why not? I was still thinking about how to talk to Zhang Cai about the matter of emigration, and my daughter brought it up now, which is really timely.
It's not that there are no people who oppose it, and that is the Liu Butcher's family.
Butcher Liu pulled his throat and said, "Big brother, why do you want to go to Guozhuang, and don't discuss it with me, the two of us grew up in Baligou since childhood." ”
Mr. Liu said gently: "Second brother, aren't I also thinking about it, Qianqian is married to Guo Zhuang, she is not familiar with her life, no one takes care of her, and Liu Kai and I are at home, there is no woman to take care of us, and this life is not going well." ”
Liu Yueyue interjected and said, "Uncle, isn't there still me? Haven't I been at home to help all this time?"
Mr. Liu smiled and said: "Yueyue, you are working very hard at your uncle's house, I know, but after all, it is not a long-term solution, you see that your sister is engaged, and she will marry out immediately, are you still far away? Even if you find your mother-in-law's house in our Baligou, you can't come over to show your uncle every day." Moreover, Liu Kai also wants to find a daughter-in-law to live, so this family will hurry up to him, I don't force him, I don't know if he can find the Year of the Monkey. ”
Liu Kai blushed and said, "Daddy, look at what you said, I didn't find a suitable one." ”
Mr. Liu glanced at him and said, "Then you can find it for me, and strive to do everything with your sister this year, and we will have a double happiness." ”
Liu Kai didn't speak.
Then, Mr. Liu said to the butcher Liu: "Second brother, although this Guozhuang is far away, it is actually half a day's journey, even if I move over, it is still very convenient to move around in the future, besides, the butcher's work you did is not compatible with my teaching, you and I have brotherly love, just walk around every ten days and a half months, and will never be alienated because of time." In the future, you are tired of staying in Baligou, you can also move in with me. ”
Mr. Liu knew that Butcher Liu was straightforward and fast-talking, and he couldn't hide secrets in his heart, so he didn't say a word about the well water, of course, if the water was really effective in the future, Mr. Liu would definitely take Butcher Liu and the others over.
Mr. Liu saw that everyone had no opinions, so he and Zhang Cai set this date, which was the day at the end of February. Then I discussed the specific details with Zhang Cai, Liu Qian didn't listen carefully, so she withdrew, and Liu Yueyue also came out.
Coming to Liu Qian's boudoir, Liu Yueyue quipped: "Sister, do you want Xiaolong to think like this, and you are in a hurry to marry yourself?"
Liu Qian said: "It's not what you imagined, this Zhang's grandmother is indeed unable to resist for a few days, the last time I was at his house, I had coughed up blood, the old man has worked hard all his life, I think Zuihou's wishes still have to be satisfied, and you also know his family's family background, such a hurry to do things, but it is a relief, and the burden on me and Xiaolong is not very heavy." It's good for him and for me to make this decision. ”
Liu Yueyue said strangely: "What you told me last time, I have been thinking about it for a long time when I came back, this fate is really strange, you have known Kung Fu for less than two months, and you are going to eat on a stove, and now I think about it is amazing." ”
Liu Qian smiled and said: "You can too, I have seen Zhang Xiaohu see you these times, his eyes are inseparable from you, presumably he also wants to eat with you on the stove." ”
Liu Yueyue blushed and said, " Sister don't want to make fun of me, I also told you last time in Zhang's house, I don't have any feelings for this Zhang Xiaohu, although he saved me, I'm just grateful, in your words, there is no fate, besides, Mr. Zhao of Xue Zhuang has found someone to come over to his second son Zhao Yuzhao a few days ago, Zhao Yuzhao I have seen, he is also a showman, and his appearance is also good, just because he is busy with your affairs these days, my father has not agreed for the time being, and when your affairs are over, I estimate that I will also give the family matter. ”
When Liu Qian heard this, she was very happy and said, "You girl, you still have this secret in your heart, and you didn't tell me until today." I've also seen this Zhao Yuzhao, his appearance and knowledge are really good, it's very suitable for you, Yueyue, your luck is good. ”
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