Chapter 241 Engagement
Gu Hansong bought clothes for everyone in South City. These things have been mentioned before.
When they returned to the village, Meng Fude and He Jinqiu came out to greet them, and Gu Hansong moved the two boxes belonging to the Meng family to the yard first.
Before leaving, Gu Hansong whispered to Meng Shulan, "Try again tomorrow." He wanted to see.
"Okay, let's go."
Gu Hansong finally left.
When the things came back, He Jinqiu opened them and took a look, his eyes widened.
So many boxes and bags, they must be very expensive, right? Hey, Han Song, why did you buy one set for your daughter instead of them?
He Jinqiu didn't know what to say. He felt sorry for the money.
But now I can’t return it, there’s nothing I can do, I can only wear it.
The couple happily tried on the clothes and found they all fit them well. Montford's trousers were a little long, so they could just roll up the hems when the time came.
He Jinqiu asked your daughter, "Try yours too, and change it immediately if it doesn't fit."
Meng Shulan touched the big gift box in her hand and said, "Let's do it tomorrow. The light is dim and it won't look good."
This too.
He Jinqiu didn't think much about it.
Meng Shulan put the things back into the room first.
Although she promised to wait for him to come over and try again, she couldn't help it. She washed up and returned to the room to open it and take a look.
Inside the box was a maroon cheongsam, supported by cardboard. It was gorgeous, exquisite and luxurious.
Meng Shulan was stunned and her heart beat faster unconsciously.
Why would he buy a cheongsam?
What was popular in this era were suits, long skirts, and Western-style clothing.
Meng Shulan thought he had bought her a skirt or something, how could it be...
Meng Shulan's eyes were a little wet, and something was about to jump out of her chest.
In her previous life, during the years she was lying in bed, because of work, she would read professional books on archaeology and history when she was bored.
At that time, she had some knowledge of cheongsam and had praised it in front of Gu Hansong, saying that it was very beautiful. It was a pity that she had never worn it and probably would never have the chance to do so in the future.
So, is this a coincidence?
Meng Shulan didn't dare to think about it.
If it was a coincidence, it would be too wonderful. I actually accidentally fulfilled a wish from my previous life.
…
The next day, after breakfast, Gu Hansong came over and asked them if the clothes fit them and whether they needed alterations.
He Jinqiu smiled and said no, then went to urge her daughter to change her clothes.
They have tried everything, but their daughter still hasn't had it.
In the room, Meng Shulan quickly put on the cheongsam.
The dress is a maroon color with some embroidery and beads, and is matched with red leather shoes and a hairpin.
Meng Shulan also tied her hair up and fixed it with a hairpin.
After doing all this, she looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't help but sigh at Gu Hansong's vision.
It's very suitable, and the one he picked out is the best.
Meng Shulan opened the door.
He Jinqiu was the first to come over. Seeing his daughter dressed in red, he was so shocked that he was speechless.
This must be the robe that the ladies and young ladies wore in the past. It’s so beautiful.
He Jinqiu nodded blankly, "It looks good."
At this time, Gu Hansong also came over.
His eyes fell on Meng Shulan and he was also stunned.
It was beautiful, just as he had imagined.
Gu Hansong put his hands behind his back and clenched them tightly.
Meng Shulan had already walked out of the room. When she saw Gu Hansong, she asked him, "How is it?"
Gu Hansong nodded and whispered, "It looks good."
Meng Shulan smiled, looked down at her outfit, and asked him, "If it's so pretty, why do you look like you're about to cry?"
Gu Hansong was stunned for a moment, then he laughed softly, "It's so beautiful, I can't help but feel excited."
Meng Shulan: “…”
This boy's speech is getting better and better.
Meng Shulan's clothes did not need to be altered, so Gu Hansong asked her if she wanted to hire a makeup artist on the engagement day.
This is too exaggerated, it's like the two of them are getting married.
But the clothes are so beautiful, I must put on some makeup to match them.
There is no need for a makeup artist. Youth is the best makeup. Meng Shulan feels that just drawing eyebrows and applying lipstick will be enough. She has all these, so she can just do it herself.
The day before the engagement, Meng Chenggong drove back with his wife and children.
At that time, the Meng family and Gu Hansong were all at the factory.
The buffet will not be held until tomorrow, but preparations will start tonight. The cook and all the helpers have arrived, and several tables will be set up tonight. The whole family brought some things over here and helped set up the stove and light the fire in preparation for the banquet tomorrow at noon.
When he saw his sister, Meng Chenggong smiled so hard that his face flushed, and he kept praising her for her ability, saying that she was worthy of being his sister.
As for Gu Hansong, Meng Chenggong pursed his lips and warned him seriously, "If you dare to treat Shulan badly in the future, be careful of my fist."
Why would you say something like that as soon as we meet?
Meng Shulan frowned and was about to defend her husband, but Xu Huajun pinched her husband first, "You have such a broken mouth, can't you just speak properly!"
He was holding the clothes that someone had given him, but he was so shameless and yet he still had the nerve to be mean to them.
Being stared at by his wife, Meng Chenggong felt wronged. It was fine if his sister bent her arm outward, but why did his wife do the same? ...
The engagement party is usually held at the woman's side, and Meng Shulan also has a graduation party, so the Gu family doesn't have to worry about anything. They just have to provide money and manpower and go to the factory to help.
That day, the group was busy in the town and only returned to the village after dinner.
The banquet was held in town because the factory was big enough and it was convenient to entertain guests.
However, the engagement process and etiquette still have to be held in the village.
For the villagers, the old house is their root, and they like to hold all major and happy events at home.
The next day.
Meng Shulan got up early and had breakfast, then started to change clothes and pack her things.
She had just changed her clothes when Hu Bifang came over on her bike.
As Meng Shulan's best friend and classmate, she had to come and keep her company and help carry some things.
Seeing Meng Shulan change into that gorgeous cheongsam, Hu Bifang screamed, "You look so beautiful, just like the queen in the picture book. You're wearing this when you're engaged, what will you do when you get married?"
Meng Shulan thought for a moment and said, "I'll wear a wedding dress then."
"Wedding dress?"
Hu Bifang had never heard of it.
Meng Shulan didn't know how to explain it, she just said that it was a wedding dress worn abroad and would gradually become popular in a few years.
Next door, guests also came to the Gu family one after another. Everyone said auspicious words, took the red envelope given by Gu Hansong, and waited for the auspicious time to prepare to go to the girl's side to propose marriage.
In this era, there are no specific rules for engagement. One just has a meal, gives a red envelope to the matchmaker, and the relatives of both sides get to know each other. For those families with better financial conditions, the most that can happen is that they buy some melon seeds and candies and give them out to people in the village.
But Gu and Meng’s engagement gifts were different.
Gu Hansong prepared the gift.
There were five or six boxes of different colors, large and small, placed on a tray. They looked quite valuable, but no one knew what was inside, so they just stretched their necks to take a look.
It's a big deal to have a big item for an engagement or wedding at this time. I wonder what Gu Hansong prepared? Such a small box, it can't be full of watches!
It's impossible. Who would buy several watches? They can't be used to make a living.
Someone asked Gu Cui'er, what are you preparing? Why don't you buy a radio or a bicycle? Those big items are so impressive and beautiful.
Gu Cui'er clicked her tongue, "Radio, bicycle! Don't we have them at home? Why buy them? If you want to buy something, buy something that no one else has, something expensive, to show your respect for the woman."
(End of this chapter)
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