Liu Cui rolled her eyes speechlessly.
More than talking to him.
In order to show their importance, Gu Xiufang and Xiao Chengda came to visit early in the morning carrying large and small bags. Not only them, but also Mr. and Mrs. Xiao came.
The old man is still in good health and walks steadily.
The old lady's legs were not very flexible and she was afraid of falling when walking in the snow, so she was supported by Xiao Shuisheng.
When entering the door, Xiao Shuisheng carefully supported her: "Slow down, be careful with your steps."
Old Mrs. Xiao looked at the Jiang family's yard, which was cleaned spotlessly. Although the house was old, the glass was polished to a shine, and the dust in the grain of the wooden window frames had been wiped off. Large heads of garlic, strings of peppers, and yellow corn cobs were hung on the wall. Unlike some other people's houses, whose glass was so dirty that you couldn't see the reflection of people, this was a family that could live a normal life!
Not to mention anything else, the snow stopped at seven in the morning, and there was no snow inside or outside their door, which showed that they had just swept the snow.
Old Mrs. Xiao was in a good mood: "Xiao Jiang's family really values you."
As grandparents, the most taboo thing is to be partial. Some time ago, when Xiao Mingsheng went to Jiang Dahe's house to propose marriage, they also accompanied him.
Jiang Shan's house is better than this one, but she doesn't live carefully. She doesn't throw away the peppers even when they have bugs, and she doesn't tidy up the garden. Her private plot is overgrown with weeds, and you can't see inside because of the glass.
Jiang Shan was also spoiled beyond measure and didn't know how to avoid suspicion. She held Mingsheng's hand and acted affectionately in front of her old lady.
Old Mrs. Xiao was even more satisfied with this.
Gu Xiufang deliberately let everyone go in first, while she took deep breaths outside to prepare herself mentally.
What are you afraid of?
She was here to find a wife for her son, not to compete with Liu Chunhua for food. If Liu Chunhua didn't agree, she wouldn't let them come to propose marriage, and she certainly wouldn't beat and scold her like she did last time.
She and Lao Xiao had agreed last night that even if Liu Chunhua asked for something too high, she would have to agree. Jiang Zao was a very good child and she couldn't have any other thoughts about her because of her parents' behavior.
To put it another way, Jiang Zao was her savior.
Gu Xiufang stepped over the threshold and came in.
The tattered cotton curtain of the mud house was lifted from the inside, and Liu Chunhua came out to greet them warmly with a bright smile on her face: "Oh, the in-laws are finally here!"
"We've been waiting so long, Dashan, Jiang Ming, Liu Cui, and Jiang Zao, please come out quickly!"
Jiang Zao was in the house. When he saw them, he put on his clothes and walked out. Liu Chunhua was still talking when she came out.
She looked up and saw Xiao Shuisheng, her heart burning with anger.
Finally, the day of proposing marriage came and Xiao Shuisheng's eyes were full of smiles.
Without saying anything, they both understood each other's feelings.
Jiang Dashan and Jiang Mingliucui came out one after another.
Jiang Dashan said with a smile: "Slow down, be careful where you step."
Jiang Ming was quite diligent: "Give me the things, I'll hold them for you."
Liu Cui, who was pregnant, tried to help get something (and took a peek at what was inside).
When everyone was greeting each other, only Gu Xiufang tried to reduce her presence as much as possible, and every pore of her body was avoiding Liu Chunhua.
Seeing Gu Xiufang at the back, Liu Chunhua deliberately waited for her to come over, then enthusiastically took her arm and said loudly with guilt in her voice, "My dear, my youngest son was sick the other day and wanted to eat meat. In order to help him get better quickly, I saw there was only one piece of meat left while I was queuing to buy groceries. In my haste, I did something wrong."
"It's my fault for being rude to you. You're a magnanimous person. Don't bother with us common women. I'm uneducated, so don't take it personally."
Liu Chunhua's voice was quite loud and everyone heard it.
The steps for Gu Xiufang were neatly stacked at her feet.
Before leaving, Gu Xiufang never thought that Liu Chunhua would apologize to her here, and she also understood that Liu Chunhua was deliberately trying to save her face.
"Mother-in-law, you're too kind. We are all mothers and we understand how you feel."
The fight between the two women was revealed with just a few words, and Liu Chunhua even made Gu Xiufang laugh.
In the relationships between husband and wife, brothers, children, and neighbors, there is only the question of whether Liu Chunhua wants to do it or not, not whether she can do it or not.
Putting aside personal grudges, Jiang Zao admires Ms. Liu Chunhua very much.
The largest room in Lao Jiang's house belongs to Liu Chunhua and Jiang Dashan.
They both love their sons, but they also make sure they remember who is the eldest in the family.
The room was bright and the tables, chairs and benches were polished to a shine. Liu Chunhua used baking soda to scrub the tea stains in the cup clean and there was no loose dust on the floor.
The Xiao family was not picky. As long as the house was clean, they would give two chairs for the old man and the old woman to sit on, and the rest of the people would use them as benches.
Jiang Zao made tea for everyone. After she was done, she found that there were not enough stools, so she stood obediently beside Liu Chunhua.
Xiao Shuisheng stood up and said, "Zao'er, come and sit here."
There is no reason to ask Xiao Shuisheng to give up his place.
Liu Chunhua called Jiang Ming and Liu Cui, "Second brother, second brother's wife, you two go and cook dinner."
Last time, Jiang Zao and Liu Chunhua had discussed the decision not to have a betrothal gift. Jiang Ming and Liu Cui hadn't argued about it since then, so they probably hadn't been told yet. Jiang Zao understood that she had deliberately sent them away.
Ever since Jiang Jun cut his wrists, Jiang Ming and Liu Cui's status in the family has gradually declined. It is normal to ask them to cook and work, so they went out to work without saying anything.
After Jiang Ming and Liu Cui left, everyone drank tea and chatted about family matters, and the topic was brought to the point by Mr. Xiao's casual words.
"The two children are in love and have been dating for over a year. We are here to discuss marriage. If your family has any requirements, please let us know."
Liu Chunhua took a sip of the tea. It was a freshly bought scented tea with a bitter taste, leaving a faint tea fragrance between her lips and teeth.
"My in-laws are very straightforward, so I'll be frank. Jiang Zao is my third child, and the age difference between her and my eldest and second children is not that big. Her parents-in-law are partial to the younger ones, and they didn't take care of my family much in the past. I could take care of the eldest, but not the second, let alone the third."
"I feel guilty about my daughter Zao'er. That's why other girls go down to work early, but I let her go to school. She is literate and knowledgeable. Now she has a stable job and is hardworking. My family's financial situation is not as good as yours, but my daughter is not bad."
It's all preparation.
Gu Xiufang pursed her lips nervously, knowing that she would definitely ask for a big price soon.
Xiao Chengda grabbed Gu Xiufang's hand and patted it gently with his rough palm, signaling her not to worry.
Liu Chunhua watched their little antics, secretly amused, straightened her back, and continued, "Two hundred dollars, a new set of quilts for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, a thermos, clothes, everything else must be prepared."
Gu Xiufang's eyes widened a little.
"That's all you want?"
"Don't want three turns and one ring?"
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