After working for more than half an hour, the meal was almost ready. Zheng's mother arranged for Zheng Zhendong to call his sister Xinyi home for dinner.
When Zheng Zhendong returned home with his sister Xinyi, he saw four dishes and one soup on the dining table, namely, braised roe deer meat, spicy stir-fried rabbit meat, vinegar-filled shredded potatoes, cabbage, potatoes, tofu, vermicelli stewed with pork, and a large bowl
pumpkin soup.
Several people washed their hands and took their seats. Zheng Zhendong drank some wine with Qin Chunhe and then started eating.
After finishing the meal, Qin Huairu helped clear the table, then went to wash the dishes and wash the pots, all busy.
After her sister finished eating, she ran out to play again. Zheng Zhendong made another pot of tea and put it on the table.
After waiting for a while, while the tea was brewing, I poured a cup for each person.
After Zheng Zhendong poured the tea, Mother Zheng said.
"Uncle Qin, you think this matter is settled!"
"When the boss Zheng Zhenguo comes back, I will ask him to go to your house and you can meet him!"
"How about it?"
"That's right! Leave me your home address."
Qin Chunhe said quickly.
"I live in Qinjiatun, Xingshou Town, Changping County. Just ask for my name when you arrive."
At this time Zheng Zhendong asked doubtfully.
"Uncle Qin, your home is in Changping. Why did you enter the city through Dongzhimen last time? Why not go through Anding and Desheng gates?"
Qin Chunhe quickly explained.
"Ouch!"
"That day I went to Shunyi to sell some vegetables, but I didn't sell any food all morning. I gritted my teeth and rushed to the east city. How else could you have met me in the afternoon?"
"Oh! So that's what happened!"
At this time, Qin Huairu cleaned up and sat down.
Mother Zheng spoke to Qin Chunhe at the right time.
"Uncle Qin, I think the marriage is almost settled. What do you think is an appropriate gift for you?"
Qin Chunhe said with an embarrassed look.
"Sister-in-law of the Qin family! You see what you are saying. My Huairu is a high-ranking candidate for marrying into your family. How can I dare to ask for a betrothal gift?"
"It's okay if I don't want a betrothal gift. Besides, my family is not a wealthy family, and I'm not interested in it now. I have to give a betrothal gift! Just tell me the number."
Mother Zheng said with a blushing face.
"Sister-in-law of the Zheng family, since you said so, then I'll give you thirty-five thousand, it'll make sense!" Qin Chunhe said.
Mother Zheng took out a red envelope from her pocket and handed it to Qin Chunhe.
"Thirty-five thousand, I feel so wronged Huairu. This is two hundred thousand, please keep it. After all, it is not easy to raise such a big daughter."
Qin Chunhe refused for a long time, but finally lost in front of Zheng's mother and had to accept it.
Seeing Qin Chunhe accept the betrothal gift, Zheng's mother thought that the marriage was finally done, and she felt happy and the smile on her face became even brighter.
The few of them chatted for a long time, and finally the Qin family father and daughter saw that it was getting late, so they stood up and left.
The Zheng family's mother and son hurriedly tried to persuade them to stay, but the Qin family's father and daughter had no choice but to leave, so they had no choice but to let Zheng Zhendong pack up the half piece of fabric he bought yesterday, as well as the peanut and melon seed candies, and carry them out the door.
The few people had just walked to the front yard, and Yan Bugui, who was taking care of potted plants, asked.
"Sister-in-law from the Zheng family! Are there guests at your house at noon? Is this...? Can you please introduce me?"
"Third uncle, are you arranging flowers and plants? Your hobby is very good, it can cultivate your sentiments."
Mother Zheng first praised Yan Bugui, and then said.
"These are the people who came to sell vegetables two days ago, Qin Chunhe's brother Qin, and his daughter Qin Huairu."
Yan Bugui asked: "Where are they today...?"
"Oh! That wasn't the day when we were chatting with Brother Qin about the marriage of his children. Brother Qin said that he had a daughter at home who was old enough to talk about marriage."
"What a coincidence! It's time for our eldest brother, Zhenguo, to say goodbye. We've already made an appointment. Brother Qin brought his daughter to visit us today."
After saying this, he introduced the Qin family father and daughter.
"Brother Qin, Huairu!"
"This is the person in charge of the courtyard. The third eldest master, Teacher Yan, is a primary school teacher and a scholar! He is educated."
The Qin family's father and daughter hurriedly greeted him.
"Hello, third uncle!"
"Hello, Teacher Yan!"
After saying this, they chatted for a few more words and then left.
At this moment, Jia Dongxu walked in from the gate and was stunned when he saw Qin Huairu who was about to leave.
After a few people walked out of the door for a long time, they came to their senses and hurriedly walked up to Yan Bugui to inquire about the situation.
Finally I heard that it was the eldest son of the Zheng family who was on a blind date. Jia Dongxu was so heartbroken that he went home in despair.
When Jia Dongxu returned home, Jia Zhang quickly asked him why he came back at this time. Jia Dongxu casually said that he was not feeling well and his master Yi Zhonghai asked him to come back and rest.
Hearing that her son was feeling unwell, Mrs. Jia Zhang hurriedly stepped forward to show concern. Even Jia Fugui, who was lying in the back room, also expressed some concern for Jia Dongxu through the door.
In the end, Jia Dongxu said a few perfunctory words and then lay down on the small bed in the outer room. He continued to think about Qin Huairu whom he had just seen. Various pictures appeared in his mind, and finally he sighed unwillingly.
But the mother and son of the Zheng family sent the Qin family father and daughter out of the gate, and Zheng's mother asked Zheng Zhendong to put the things on the carriage.
The Qin family's father and daughter declined for a while, but finally had to accept it and drove away in their carriage.
The Zheng family's mother and son looked at the carriage going away, stood there for a while, and then went home.
The mother and son sat at home for a while and talked about today's events...
The mother and son who were chatting suddenly heard someone outside shouting, "Does Wang Cuifen live in this courtyard?"
The mother and son hurried out, and it turned out that the postman was delivering the letter.
Zheng's mother quickly took the letter, said thank you to the postman, and ran home with the letter.
When Zheng Zhendong saw that his mother had returned home, he followed her back and asked when he entered the door.
"Mom! Whose letter is this from?"
"I don't know! I haven't opened it yet! But it looks like it's from your second brother. The address on the envelope is from Dongshan Taishan area."
"Third brother! Open it quickly and take a look, right?" Mother Zheng handed the letter to Zheng Zhendong after saying this.
Zheng Zhendong took the letter, looked at the envelope, and it was indeed written, the address of the ** troops station in Fei County, Taishan, Dongshan, and opened the letter.
Zheng Zhendong opened the letter and saw what was written on the letter.
dear mother;
Hello!
I only wish you good health. I have been away from home for nearly three months. I don’t know how your health is. Please forgive me for not being able to fulfill my filial piety by your side.
Are your brothers and sisters okay? I'm in good health. Please don't worry about me.
How is the new home? I heard that I live in a big courtyard. I haven't been there yet. I will definitely go and take a look when I have time.
A few days ago, my father's old comrade-in-arms, Uncle Gao Jiangong, came down from the army to inspect the work. After chatting with me for a long time, he asked me to work as a guard for him, but I did not agree.
This morning, Uncle Gao came again and took me to climb Mount Tai. At the top of the mountain, he said that the troops were going to fight. This time they were not fighting the second-rate domestic troops, but the troops of the ugly country. He was very worried about my safety.
He was afraid something would happen to me, so he still wanted to transfer me to him.