Although the base where Li Xiaomei is located is only a dozen kilometers away from the courtyard, because the base requires confidentiality, Li Xiaomei has no way to go home and live there.
Now that the weather is getting colder, Ding Qiunan bought some cotton and some cotton cloth to make two sets of thick mattresses for Li Xiaomei.
Mrs. Jia Zhang was chatting with a group of old women by the pool. Her voice was sometimes sharp and sometimes exaggerated, as if the whole courtyard could hear her talk.
At this time, from the corner of her eye, she saw Ding Qiunan walking over with a large bag of cotton. The white and fluffy cotton instantly attracted Jia Zhang's attention. Her eyes suddenly lit up, and the little abacus in her heart began to crackle.
The fight started.
Jia Zhang stood up immediately, twisted her fat body, and stopped Ding Qiunan in three steps and two steps at a time. A false smile appeared on her face, but her eyes were fixed on the bag of cotton. "Qiunan, you
I bought so much cotton. Alas, our family is poor. The weather is getting colder and colder. I also want to make a quilt, but I really don’t have money to buy cotton. Do you think you can lend me some cotton?"
There was a hint of flattery in Jia Zhang's tone, but there was also a hint of a natural rogue attitude.
Ding Qiunan looked at Jia Zhang's appearance and felt bored. She knew very well what kind of person Jia Zhang was, and the things she lent would most likely never be returned. "Aunt Jia, I made this cotton for my little sister.
I really don’t have any extra mattresses to lend to you." Ding Qiunan refused firmly.
When Mrs. Jia Zhang heard this, the smile on her face disappeared instantly and was replaced by a look of dissatisfaction. "Qiu Nan, why are you so stingy? Isn't it just a little cotton? I'll give it back to you when I have it.
Now." Jia Zhang started to cheat and tried to morally kidnap Ding Qiunan.
Ding Qiunan was unmoved at all. She hugged the bag of cotton tightly and said, "Aunt Jia, it really can't be done. I'm doing this for my little sister. She works so hard at the base and the weather is cold. I have to prepare it for her. You still have to prepare it for her.
Think of other ways." After saying that, Ding Qiunan walked around Jia Zhang and walked quickly towards home.
Jia Zhang stood there, looking at Ding Qiunan's leaving figure, and stamped her feet angrily. "Humph, what's so great about it? If you don't want to borrow it, I won't borrow it."
Mrs. Jia Zhang came home angrily and sat down on the chair. She was still worried about Ding Qiunan's refusal to borrow cotton. The more she thought about it, the more unwilling she became. She turned to look at Qin Huairu and ordered: "Huairu,
You go to Li Donglai's house to borrow cotton."
When Qin Huairu heard this, she had a look of embarrassment on her face. She knew who Jia Zhang was, and she also knew Ding Qiunan's attitude just now. If she borrowed cotton at this time, she would definitely be in trouble. "Mom, Qiunan already said so.
They won't lend it to us to make a mattress for my little sister, so it's useless for me to go." Qin Huairu tried to persuade Jia Zhang to give up this idea.
When Mrs. Jia Zhang heard that Qin Huairu didn't want to go, she immediately became furious. "You unfilial thing, I'm getting older and the weather is getting colder. Can you bear to watch my old lady freeze to death? Let you borrow it.
You are not willing to order cotton, do you still have any conscience?" Jia Zhang's voice was sharp and harsh, full of accusation and anger.
Qin Huairu's face turned red after being scolded by Jia Zhang, and she felt aggrieved and helpless. She knew that Jia Zhang's temper was difficult to calm down once she got angry. But she didn't want to do something she knew she couldn't do. "
Mom, it’s not that I’m unfilial, it’s just that they won’t borrow it. Let’s think of other ways.” Qin Huairu tried to explain again.
But Mrs. Jia Zhang couldn't listen at all. She continued to scold: "What can you do? You just don't want to go, you just don't take me as an old woman to your heart. I really have a hard life, raising such an unfilial son like you."
Wife." Jia Zhang cursed and wiped away tears, as if she had been greatly wronged.
Qin Huairu looked at Jia Zhang's appearance and felt helpless in her heart.
She knew that if she didn't borrow cotton, Jia Zhang would definitely be in trouble.
Qin Huairu came to Li Donglai's house helplessly and stood at the door. She took a deep breath, tried her best to smile, and then knocked gently on the door.
The door opened, and Li Donglai looked at Qin Huairu standing at the door, a little confused. Qin Huairu smiled awkwardly and said, "Uncle Donglai, I have something to tell you."
Li Donglai let her into the house. As Qin Huairu walked in, she secretly observed the situation in the house. When she saw the bag of cotton lying aside, a trace of desire flashed in her eyes.
"Uncle Donglai, you know that our family is poor. The weather is getting colder and colder. My mother-in-law has been talking about making a quilt, but we really have no money to buy cotton." Qin Huairu said with a hint of emotion in her tone.
With a trace of pity, he said, "Uncle Donglai, we all come from the same village. Please lend us some cotton out of this affection."
Qin Huairu's face was full of expectation, and she continued: "When we have money in the future, we will return it to you immediately. I promise." Her eyes were fixed on Li Donglai, as if waiting for his response.
However, Qin Huairu had her own little calculation in mind. She knew that it was easy to borrow things but difficult to return them, especially if she took advantage from others and would not return them if she could. She thought that as long as she could borrow the cotton, she would be able to borrow the cotton in her future.
Let’s talk about it later.
But she forgot that Li Donglai also knew something about her personality. Li Donglai frowned and looked at Qin Huairu, feeling a little hesitant. He knew that the situation in Qin Huairu's family was indeed not good, but he also knew that Qin Huairu liked to take advantage.
character. If you lend her cotton, you may never return.
Li Donglai didn't bother to talk nonsense to Qin Huairu, turned around and pushed Qin Huairu out of the door.
Qin Huairu looked at the tightly closed door and stamped her feet angrily, but there was nothing she could do.
Qin Huairu was worried that Mrs. Jia Zhang would insult her when she found out she had not borrowed cotton when she returned home. But when she returned home, she did not see Mrs. Jia Zhang.
Where is the Jia Zhang family? They are hiding at the crescent gate of the central courtyard, looking towards the door of the third uncle's house. Today is the day of Yan Jiecheng's blind date.
Although Yan Jiecheng has a bad reputation, has no formal job, and cannot find a wife in the city, he has a grain background and can eat national grain, so he is still very attractive to girls in the countryside.
No, the third uncle saw that Yan Jiecheng was still unable to get married, so he asked Yan Ermei from his hometown to introduce Yan Jiecheng to a country girl named Liang Lihua.
At this time, Liang Lihua was wearing a simple floral dress, standing quietly in the yard of the third uncle's house. Her long black hair fell down like a waterfall on her shoulders, and the slightly curly hair added a bit of playfulness.
and agile.
Her figure is slender and well-proportioned, and her tall figure looks particularly graceful in the sun. Her slender waist seems to be difficult to hold, and her slightly raised hips show off the unique beauty of women's curves.
Although Liang Lihua is not as good as Ding Qiunan, she is much prettier than the other girls in the courtyard.
The moment Yan Jiecheng's eyes fell on Liang Lihua, he was stunned for an instant. His eyes were staring straight at Liang Lihua, as if he had been cast a restraining spell, motionless. A strong feeling surged in his heart
I am so amazed, I have never seen such a beautiful and moving woman.
At this time, the matchmaker Yan Ermei began to introduce Yan Jiecheng and Liang Lihua respectively. With a smile on her face, she said to Liang Lihua: "Lihua, this is Yan Jiecheng. Although he does not have a formal job now, he is young and promising. He is a
He is a very capable person. In this courtyard, he is also famous for his cleverness. I will definitely make you live a good life in the future." Yan Ermei's words were full of praise for Yan Jiecheng, trying to add some extra points to this blind date.
Probability of success.
After listening to Yan Ermei's words, Liang Lihua blushed slightly and glanced at Yan Jiecheng quietly. Only then did Yan Jiecheng come back to his senses, quickly showed a flattering smile, and secretly made up his mind to chase this beautiful girl.
.
Yan Jiecheng tried hard to calm down his inner excitement, with a smile on his face, and warmly greeted Liang Lihua.
After saying hello, Yan Jiecheng began to brag about himself. He straightened his back, raised his chin slightly, and said confidently: "Miss Lihua, don't worry, if you marry me, you will definitely live a good life.
Even though I don’t have a formal job now, I have a quick mind and many connections. There is nothing in these four-nine cities that I, Yan Jiecheng, can’t do. In the future, I will definitely make you famous, drink hot food, and wear gold and silver.
.”
Yan Jiecheng became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, and waved his hands unconsciously. "Let me tell you, there is no one in this courtyard who doesn't praise me, Yan Jiecheng, for my ability. I can make money, and I can also love people. If you follow me, you will definitely not suffer at all."
Grievance." His words were full of exaggeration and conceit, but they also revealed his desire for Liang Lihua and his vision for the future life.
Liang Lihua listened quietly to Yan Jiecheng's bragging, with a shy smile on her face. Although she was a little skeptical about Yan Jiecheng's words, she was also infected by his confidence and enthusiasm. She lowered her head slightly, not knowing how to respond to Yan Jiecheng
words.
Meanwhile, Yan Ermei, who was standing by, kept cheering and praising Yan Jiecheng's merits. "Lihua, don't miss this good opportunity. This kid, Jiecheng, is really good. You two will definitely be happy together in the future.
"
Liang Lihua was born in a poor family with seven brothers and sisters. It was a simple small village with several dilapidated adobe houses crumbling in the wind and rain.
Liang Lihua's parents are simple farmers. They work in the fields from dawn to dusk every day, but they can barely maintain food and clothing for the family. Because there are many children, the food at home is often not enough. During the lean years, the family can only rely on wild vegetables.
Live with whole grains.
In such a family environment, when she heard that she had the opportunity to marry Yan Jiecheng and become a city dweller, Liang Lihua's heart was full of expectations. She knew that becoming a city dweller would no longer have to work as hard as she does now, and she could live a better life.
A relatively stable life.
Thinking like this, Liang Lihua opened her mouth and was ready to agree to the marriage.
Yan Ermei saw that Liang Lihua was about to agree to Yan Jiecheng's promise. She felt anxious and quickly reached out to stop her. She pulled Liang Lihua to the side with a mysterious smile on her face.
"Sister Lihua, don't agree in such a hurry." Yan Ermei lowered her voice and glanced at Yan Jiecheng from time to time.
Liang Lihua's face was full of confusion, she frowned slightly and asked, "Why? Second sister."
The corners of Yan Ermei's mouth raised slightly, revealing a sly smile: "Sister, think about it, this is a rare opportunity for us. Yan Jiecheng is so eager to marry a wife. We have to control him and ask for more matchmaking gifts. This way we can get more
Isn’t it good to have a landing spot?”
After hearing this, Liang Lihua felt a little reluctant. She murmured, "Isn't this good, second sister? It's not easy for Yan Jiecheng either."
When Yan Ermei heard this, her face changed slightly, and she immediately said: "What's wrong? Sister, don't be stupid. This is what we deserve. Think about it, if you marry Yan Jiecheng, your life will be better in the future.
Do you still care about this matchmaking gift? Besides, I won’t treat you badly. How about I give you fifty cents?”
Liang Lihua hesitated for a moment, still a little shaken: "Fifty cents... this..."
Yan Ermei hurriedly struck while the iron was hot: "Sister, fifty cents is a lot. How much work do you have to do in your hometown to earn fifty cents? Just listen to me, let's not rush to agree to Yan Jiecheng, wait until he gives more matchmaking gifts."
Liang Lihua bit her lip and finally nodded: "Okay, second sister, I will listen to you."
Yan Ermei was overjoyed when she saw Liang Lihua agreed, with a proud smile on her face. She seemed to have seen the generous matchmaking gift and the benefits she was about to receive.
Yan Ermei pulled Yan Jiecheng aside with a smile on her face, but her eyes shone with greed.
"Jie Cheng, Miss Lihua didn't like you." Yan Ermei said with a deliberate frown.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! When Yan Jiecheng heard this, he immediately became anxious, "What? Didn't you take a fancy to me? Why? I think we had a good chat."
Yan Ermei sighed softly, "Well, I think your conditions are average and I don't want to agree to this marriage. However, I also said a lot of good things to you. If you really want to marry the pear girl, there is nothing you can do.
.”
Yan Jiecheng quickly asked: "What can I do? Second sister, tell me quickly."
Yan Ermei stretched out two fingers and waved them in front of Yan Jiecheng, "Twenty yuan as a matchmaker gift. As long as you pay this amount, I guarantee that Miss Lihua will agree to marry you."
Yan Jiecheng's eyes widened when he heard this, "Twenty yuan? Second sister, this is too much for you! This is simply a sky-high price! How can I have so much money?"
Yan Ermei's face darkened, "Jie Cheng, don't be ignorant. The pear blossom girl is so beautiful and young. Twenty yuan is too much for you to marry such a good wife? If you don't want to pay, then
This marriage is ruined."
Yan Jiecheng gritted his teeth and felt very confused.
The third uncle has been quietly observing the situation outside at home. He originally thought that the blind date would go smoothly, but he did not expect that things went wrong. When Yan Ermei asked for a matchmaking gift of 20 yuan, Yan Jiecheng was unwilling to go out.
, the third uncle could no longer bear it and ran out in a hurry.
He grabbed Yan Ermei with an anxious look on his face, "Second sister, let's go to the house and talk." After saying that, he pulled Yan Ermei into the house without any explanation.
As soon as he entered the room, the third uncle frowned and said: "Second sister, you are asking for too much. Twenty yuan is not a small amount. Just ask for a little less to make this happen."
Yes, everyone is happy, right?"
Are you kidding? His third uncle is a tough guy who doesn’t get anything out of his pocket. Now he wants an extra twenty yuan. How can he be willing to give up!
