Everyone laughed, knowing that Bai Banxia and Zhang Tonglin were just joking and having fun.
Unexpectedly, the old man suddenly said: "Why are there no red envelopes? Everyone who came to congratulate me today has red envelopes!"
As soon as these words came out, Bai Shengming's expression froze.
The old lady was stunned for two seconds, and then she shouted, "What are you talking about? We ordinary bankers give out red envelopes and use this to show face?"
Bai Banxia was also stunned. She really didn't expect that the old man would say such a thing. He didn't want Brother Erlang to continue studying, saying that his family couldn't afford it. So why was he so generous in giving out red envelopes?
"You don't have to worry about it, just give me my coffin copy." The old man said stubbornly.
Zhang Tonglin was dumbfounded and said hurriedly: "Grandpa Bai, I was joking with my cousin. I don't want the red envelope. No, no, no."
"If you don't want others, just take it." Mr. Bai smiled at him.
Zhang An was also among the congratulators. Seeing this gesture, he hurriedly advised him: "Stop joking, old man. We've treated everyone to wine and food. How can we ask for red envelopes? If you talk about this again, you will be ignored."
The old man didn't want to, but he became stubborn and insisted on asking the old lady for his copy of the coffin book.
"That's my money, why don't you give it to me!" The old man felt that there were too many people to come to the stage, so he yelled angrily.
"Your fart was given to you by Pinellia ternata, how can you have the nerve to do it?" The old lady also got angry and just threw herself into it.
The old man raised his hand, pretending to hit the old lady. Everyone reacted quickly and rushed over to stop him. Several people persuaded the old lady to come back to the house, and others took the old man back to the house.
The people who came to congratulate saw that Bai Banxia looked ugly, so they all said goodbye and left. Even if they were greedy for petty advantages, they could not ask for this red envelope. They were even greedy for the advantages of Pinellia ternata, and Banxia Bai had treated them.
After everyone dispersed, Li Jinniu and Zhang Tonglin also said goodbye and went back to the county government office.
Zhang Tonglin pulled Bai Banxia to the door and said, "Cousin, didn't I do something wrong again? I'm really sorry!"
"I don't blame you this time. What we are joking about is that he has been confused recently and always does these things." Bai Banxia sighed and said, "Maybe he is getting older and his temper has become weird."
"It's good that you're not angry with me. Please advise Grandpa Bai and speak up if you have anything to say." After Zhang Tonglin said this, he said goodbye and left.
It was originally a joyful event, but it turned out to be a gloomy atmosphere, and everyone in the family looked sad.
The next day, the aunt went to town with Bai Banxia.
It was because of He Yunlan's matter that Bai Banxia discussed with Brother Erlang that it would be difficult to deal with Mr. Lao Nan, so she said that she would ask the county magistrate's wife to be the matchmaker.
There is definitely no problem with this choice, but the aunt is afraid that others will be busy and may not be willing to help.
"Don't worry, I won't refuse if I tell you." Bai Banxia has helped them a lot, so she won't refuse.
Sure enough, Mrs. Zhou immediately agreed as soon as she heard their intention.
"It's just that I'm a little greedy. I saw a girl from the He family playing with Banxia at home, and I thought she really liked her. I wanted to find such a wife for my second son," the eldest uncle said with a smile.
This was the excuse she had agreed with Bai Banxia. People could not know that He Yunlan and Bai Shengming had been in love before, so they just said that they were the daughter-in-law of the eldest uncle's heart.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Zhou said: "It's definitely no problem to be a matchmaker, but your second son has a bright future. Are you sure you want to marry the daughter of a merchant family?"
She smiled and continued: "It's not that I look down on merchants, but if Bai Shengming wants to be an official in the future, it may be more helpful to find a marriage from a scholarly family."
The eldest uncle smiled and said, "We don't dare to think that far. The main reason is that the girl is capable and can take care of the house so that she can take care of Erlang in the future."
Seeing her insistence, Mrs. Zhou said nothing more, stood up and said, "Then I will go with you to visit the parents of the He family."
The county magistrate's wife came forward and naturally met Mr. He and Mrs. He smoothly. However, when they heard their purpose, they looked embarrassed.
"It's not that I don't give face to the county magistrate's wife, it's just that my daughter is stubborn and only wants to do business. We dare not agree to a marriage that she doesn't agree with, otherwise she will become a nun, alas." Mrs. He said.
Bai Banxia snickered, it turned out that this was how He Yunlan prevented his family from arranging the marriage.
In fact, He Yunlan quietly worked a lot in order to be with Brother Erlang.
On the one hand, she resolutely refused to marry and even dared not to take her own life.
On the other hand, she works hard to manage the family business. When the business is done well, she has the ability to determine her own destiny.
When Brother Erlang is working hard for He Yunlan, He Yunlan is also working hard silently. This is love that goes both ways, so good!
"I know Yunlan, let me persuade her," Bai Banxia said.
Mrs. He showed joy and said, "Yunlan always talks about Miss Bai, and she likes and appreciates you very much. Your advice to her should be useful. We parents also want her to marry a good family, and we can't keep delaying it."
"Madam, don't worry, my Erlang brother is of good character, diligent, studious, kind and filial. He will definitely be a good husband." Bai Banxia said.
Mrs. Zhou also helped and said: "Bai Shengming is a scholar now, and he will have to take the imperial examination in the future. Now that the marriage is about to happen, maybe your daughter will become the wife of an official in the future."
Knowing that Bai Shengming was a scholar, Mr. He had no intention of refusing. Now that he said this, he nodded repeatedly.
"As long as my daughter is willing to nod, we have absolutely no objection." Mr. He said seriously.
Bai Banxia winked at the aunt, it was done!
He Yunlan was not at home at this time, saying that he had gone out to check the accounts, so Bai Banxia and the others left first.
On the way back, Bai Banxia thanked Mrs. Zhou, and Mrs. Zhou said with a smile: "You have a good relationship with He Yunlan, why didn't you ask her yourself? You guys had already agreed, right?"
This official and his wife are very fine.
Naturally, Bai Banxia didn't dare to admit it, so she could only say: "I asked her, but she probably didn't want to agree, so I asked her parents. If my aunt hadn't fallen in love with her, I would have preferred her to be my sister.
Woolen cloth,"
Mrs. Zhou obviously didn't believe it, but she didn't continue to ask. She is a smart person who sees through it but doesn't reveal it.
By the time Bai Banxia and his aunt went home, Brother Erlang had already returned from Mr. Nan's place and was wandering around the yard, looking particularly anxious.
"What's wrong, Brother Erlang?" Bai Banxia asked.
Bai Shengming rubbed his hands, rarely looking so embarrassed.
"It's okay, I'm just a little worried after seeing you guys haven't come back for a long time." He said awkwardly.
The aunt laughed and said, "How old are we, how can we still get lost? What do you need to worry about? Are you worried about yourself?"
Brother Erlang blushed to his neck, "Mom, stop teasing me. How is the matter?"
The eldest uncle suddenly sighed, "The He family disagrees."
The corner of Bai Banxia's mouth twitched, it's over, it's over, even a serious person like the aunt has learned bad things...
