Seeing the two of them looking at each other secretly, Zhou wanted to remind Tang Min, who was acting as a matchmaker for the first time.

"Sister Tang, I don't have any snacks here. Let's go to your house and grab some sunflower seeds."

Tang Min immediately came to her senses and said, "Okay, let's go to my house."

The two matchmakers left, making the two young men even more restrained.

But, you can’t just sit there!

"I……."

"you……."

The two spoke in unison.

Both of them were slightly stunned, then smiled at each other, and the strangeness and restraint were a little less.

Chen Ou said, "You speak first."

Tang Mei nodded. "I've heard about your past, but I don't care about that. What I care about is the future. Besides, I'm planning to ask for a betrothal gift of 300 yuan. Will that put you in a difficult position?"

Chen Ou shook his head. "This problem can be solved, but I'm going to say this upfront. You're not allowed to bring things to your parents' house. Otherwise, you won't be able to live well, whether you're poor or rich. I won't be willing to use my hard-earned money to support a man with arms and legs, even if that man is your brother."

Tang Mei didn't expect that this seemingly simple man could speak so sharply.

But what he said is also common sense. After getting married, many girls rely on their parents' family, leaving themselves with no place to stand in their husband's family.

"Don't worry! No, I've already agreed. I won't take a penny. But from now on, don't ask me for anything at home. I'll give you the basic holiday gifts, nothing else!"

Chen Ou felt that she spoke with confidence and without any resentment, which showed that she was a magnanimous person.

He nodded and talked about eating from the same pot and not dividing the family.

Tang Mei pondered for a moment and said, "Your relationship may be closer than that of brothers, but have you ever thought about the future? When everyone gets married, will they be influenced by their wives? How many sisters-in-law are still quarreling over the division of the family property?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ou looked at her carefully. She was only 20 years old, but he didn't expect her to be so thoughtful. Perhaps he had seen too many of her in the village.

"Don't worry about that. We brothers have agreed that we won't want people who like to stir up trouble."

"What if she gives birth to a child? What if it's ten or twenty years later?" There are many young wives in the village who were fine at first, but changed after giving birth to a son.

"Leave!"

Chen Ou said it with absolute certainty.

Tang Mei's heart trembled. This man was so courageous and trusted his brothers so much. He was a man who valued friendship and loyalty.

"Okay! I have nothing more to say. I am willing to believe you."

Chen Ou stared straight into her eyes. "Do you agree? Are you willing not to split up the family?"

Tang Mei nodded and said, "I'm willing. I just ask that you trust me when you encounter problems in the future."

"Okay! From now on, I will listen to your explanation before making any judgment on anything that happens."

"good!"

Zhou Xiang leaned against the courtyard wall and eavesdropped. After hearing this, he felt relieved and thought it should work.

He waved to Tang Min and said, "Come over!"

Tang Min and Zhou Xiang came back with a plate of melon seeds. Zhou Xiang called out, "Come, eat some melon seeds. We'll have lunch here at noon."

Tang Min nodded.

Asking to keep guests means they are interested, and being willing to stay for dinner means they agree.

Tang Min was very happy that the matchmaking was successful on her first try.

Chen Ou was nervous at first, but after seeing her, he calmed down. It was not until she agreed to stay for dinner that he suddenly felt at ease and had a sense of belonging.

Zhou Xiang went into the kitchen to take a look, then came out and said, "I'm going to buy some groceries. My third brother and Zuo Heng must have gotten up late this morning."

Chen Ou stood up and said, "I'll go buy it!"

"You don't know where the vegetable market is. I'll go with Sister Tang, and you can accompany the guests."

"Well, alright then!"

Zhou wanted to get off the bicycle and said, "Come on, Sister Tang, let's go buy groceries together!"

Tang Min immediately followed him out, "I'm going home to get the money."

"Let's go! You're eating here today too, what are you going to do with the money?"

"Huh? Oh! Okay, let's go together."

"Can you ride a bike?"

"A little bit, but we don't have a car."

"Then you ride and take me with you."

"Do you dare to sit?"

"dare!"

The two of them walked away while talking, leaving two people embarrassed in the yard.

Tang Mei suggested, "How about we cook the meal first? We can't just sit there and wait!"

"good!"

The two entered the kitchen. Tang Mei saw a wood stove and a furnace. She turned to Chen Ou and asked, "Do you know how to use the stove? I've never used it before."

"Yes, I'll do it!"

Chen Ou skillfully opened the stove door, went inside to find the rice bag, washed the rice, cleaned the steel pot, and steamed the rice.

Tang Mei was stunned. "Can you cook?"

Chen Ou nodded, "Yes, all of us brothers can cook."

Tang Mei felt like she had found a treasure. This man was capable of both housework and housework. He was better than her brother and younger brother, and better than most men in the village.

Zhou Xiang bought salted goose, braised rabbit and braised pig ears, as well as three pounds of lean meat, potatoes and cabbage. Not to mention that there are fewer vegetables in winter, but it is also late to buy vegetables. Everyone is used to buying vegetables early, and the vegetable market closes at noon.

Tang Min felt so bad when she saw her buying groceries. What a waste! Everyone else bought meat in small portions, but she bought three pounds of lean meat at once. What was the point of eating that?

After pushing the bicycle into the yard, Zhou Xiang told Tang Min, "Call your family over for dinner later!"

"No, I'll go back and make dinner, then come over to eat."

Zhou Xiang leaned closer to her and asked softly, "Does your mother-in-law have any objections?"

Tang Min also said softly: "I heard that there is a thank you gift for the matchmaker, so I have no objection. You can also help me take care of the child!"

"Okay, fine! Go back and cook. I'll call you when it's time for dinner."

When Zhou wanted to go into the yard, Chen Ou came over with the vegetables. When he saw her enter the kitchen, he asked her what she was going to cook.

"Cut the meat into shreds and mince the rest. Make a big pot of cabbage and meatball soup. Add plenty of pepper. It's spicy and warming."

"good."

Tang Mei picked up a knife to peel potatoes, but Zhou wanted to stop her. "Oh! You're a guest today, how can I let you do any work?"

Tang Mei shook her head. "It's okay. We don't care about these things. There are no adults or elderly people at home. Just do what you want."

Zhou Xiang nodded secretly in his heart. He was a straightforward and generous person.

When Chen Ou saw it, he felt a sense of pride in his heart. Good, he has good eyesight.

The braised dishes have been chopped and can be put on a plate. I also fried some shredded potatoes, chopped green onions and eggs, and then made a big pot of cabbage and meatball soup.

The prodigal Zhou Xiang didn't like eating cabbage stalks, so he used only cabbage leaves. Two large cabbages were cut in half.

"My third brother and Zuo Heng love to eat cabbage stalks, leave some for them!"

Tang Mei experienced luxury for the first time.

Zhou Xiang filled a soup bowl with cabbage and meatball soup, and took the salted goose that he had specially divided into half and took it to the next room.