Chapter 74 Engagement
Aunt Qiao pushed her silly son whose feet were stuck to the ground and whispered, "Stop looking, your eyes are almost glued to me!"
Zhang Heping walked to the side, his face full of disgust.
Aunt Cai invited them into the house, and Zhang Heping said with a smile: "Xia Zhiqing, although your parents are not here, your aunt and I cannot skip the proper etiquette!"
Xia Wanyang secretly glared at Zhang Shiye who was sitting down and still staring at her. This guy didn't even know how to restrain himself in front of his elders!
Automatically ignoring the burning gaze, Xia Wanyang quickly poured a few cups of tea and handed them to the few people.
Aunt Cai took the water and said on behalf of Xia Wanyang: "Xia Zhiqing's parents live far away, so I am just pretending to be the introducer. Our Wanyang, that is..."
The three women put on a show. After praising the man, they praised the woman. Both of them were so flattered that their faces became red. Without Xia Wanyang and Zhang Shiye saying anything, Aunt Cai, Aunt Qiao and Yuan Hongniang decided on the marriage.
In fact, this had all been discussed in advance and was just a formality. The bride price was set at 666, plus three turns and one ring.
Yuan Hongniang was not unhappy at all. Although her daughter did not receive such high treatment when she married into the Zhang family, Yuan Hong told her that Zhang Shiyu's allowance had been remitted to her monthly over the years. Besides, Yuan Hongniang was very satisfied to be able to marry a soldier. As for how much money the Zhang family would give to her for another daughter-in-law, she had no objection at all. After all, this girl was a city girl and her father was a high-ranking official. She would feel it was not right if she got less.
The wedding was originally scheduled for July 17, and Xia Wanyang got married from the educated youth point.
After everything was settled, the four elders stood up and said goodbye. Xia Wanyang called Aunt Cai, put the snacks that Xiaoyueliang had only eaten a little in a small net bag, and took out a can of milk powder and a bag of oil-tea noodles from the cupboard and handed them to Aunt Cai.
"Hey, what are you doing? The people who ask for introductions the most in our team only give a few cents. You gave Xiaoyue so many delicious foods, how can I still take your things? This milk powder supply and marketing cooperative sells it for 20 yuan a can, and you need a ticket. If you give it to me, what can I use to pay you back?"
Seeing that Aunt Cai didn't take it, Xia Wanyang simply stuffed the thing into Xiao Yueliang's arms, "Aunt Cai, my parents are not here today, how can you introduce me to someone? You are just trying to save face for me. Besides, this thing is not for you. I like Xiao Yueliang so much that I gave it to her. No matter how expensive the milk powder is, it's just an item, right? I will marry into our team in the future. My parents are not here. Can't I come to you if I have something?"
Aunt Cai's eyes were slightly red. She lost her husband in middle age and her son in old age. She raised her only granddaughter with all her heart. The people in the team treated her so well and did not bully her. She could endure any hardship, but Xiaoyueliang could not even eat peach cakes often, let alone milk powder. Seeing the longing in her granddaughter's eyes, Aunt Cai finally gritted her teeth and said, "Then I will accept it shamelessly. In the future, in our team, as long as you need me, I will not say a word!"
Xia Wanyang smiled and nodded, "That's right!"
As for Yuan Hongniang, she doesn't care about her anymore. Aunt Qiao will prepare a thank-you gift.
Aunt Cai took Xiao Yueliang back home. The love in Zhang Shiye's eyes was about to overflow. "Yangyang is so kind. It's not easy for Aunt Cai to raise her granddaughter alone. Did Yangyang prepare that can of milk powder specially?"
Xia Wanyang waved her hand and said, "It's just a can of milk powder, why so much talk!" I have plenty of them in my space warehouse!
The corner of Zhang Shiye's mouth twitched. Is his future wife so generous?
The two locked the door and came to Carpenter Gao's house. Xia Wanyang showed the blueprint to Mr. Gao, "Uncle, this is the style I need. Do you think it can be made?"
Grandpa Gao looked at it for ten minutes before he looked up in surprise, "Did you draw all this?"
Xia Wanyang nodded, "I'll deliver the straw, cotton, and cloth needed for this sofa to you in a few days. I've written notes on the sides. If you have any questions, just ask me when you go to work to get the tools!"
Grandpa Gao couldn't let go of the blueprints. "Xia Zhiqing, can you give me these blueprints? I'll give you these furniture for free!"
Zhang Shiye was puzzled. Free? This old man usually wouldn't even give a small amount to anyone, so how could he give away so many pieces of furniture for free?
"Uncle Gao, there's no need to send it. Just charge whatever you want." Zhang Shiye said.
Grandpa Gao ignored him and kept looking at Xia Wanyang, "Xia Zhiqing, what do you think?"
Xia Wanyang smiled and said, "It's fine to give you the drawings, but we have to spend money on the furniture, so you can just charge less for the labor!"
The two of them argued back and forth, and in the end Xia Wanyang won. She didn't charge for the labor, but only for the wood.
The wood also had to be purchased from the government, so Xia Wanyang just painted a few strokes, but it was not worth the money of the wood.
After ordering the furniture, the two of them were already behind the tractor. Xia Wanyang was worried. How nice it would be if she could take out the bicycle from her space at this time?
Zhang Shiye looked at the unhappy little girl with a pouty face and couldn't help laughing: "Wait for me." Then he turned and left. About ten minutes later, he came back pushing a 50% new bicycle.
Xia Wanyang's eyes suddenly lit up, and she asked excitedly, "Where did you get it?" Zhang Shiye replied with a smile, "I borrowed it from Grandpa Gao!" Then, the two rode their bikes towards the city. When they arrived in the city, it was already noon, and Xia Wanyang felt that her butt was almost numb from sitting.
The two first went to the post office and called Xia's father. Although Xia's father felt that it was a bit fast, he didn't say anything after hearing his daughter's excited voice. He just told her to buy whatever she wanted, and he would arrange the work as soon as possible and it would arrive next month.
After making the call, Zhang Shiye instantly felt a lot more relaxed. He had chosen such a close date as he was afraid his father-in-law would blame him. Now that he had finally passed this hurdle, he felt relieved!
Then he waved his hand and said, "Let's go have a big meal to celebrate!"
The two of them came to a state-owned restaurant and ordered a plate of braised fish, a plate of braised pork with potatoes, sweet and sour kohlrabi and egg soup. For the main course, Xia Wanyang asked for a bowl of rice and Zhang Shiye asked for three large steamed buns.
After finishing the meal, the two of them came out leaning against the wall. Xia Wanyang was so full that she wanted to vomit. She couldn't help but complain, "You're so annoying. Why did you keep urging me to eat so much? I'm so full that I don't want to eat for three days!"
Zhang Shiye was also upset, and supported Xia Wanyang distressedly, "I'm sorry, Yangyang, I won't do it again next time. I was just happy today and didn't eat breakfast. I was a little hungry after riding for so long. I definitely won't do it again next time!"
Xia Wanyang pursed her lips and said, "Forget it, park the bikes and let's walk a little to help digest the food. Don't ride the bikes back to the village, just walk back!"
Zhang Shiye said quickly: "I'll buy you some fruit leather later. It will make you feel better!"
Xia Wanyang vomited and waved her hands, "Don't mention the word 'eat' to me, I want to vomit!"
After parking the car, Zhang Shiye led Xia Wanyang to the department store in Shen City. Although it was not as big as the one in Shanghai, it had everything it needed.
Xia Wanyang first went to buy various floral fabrics and spent one-third of the fabric coupons she had before stopping.
"Yangyang, are you going to make clothes by buying so much cloth?"
"No, I don't like flowery clothes. These are for making curtains, tablecloths, sheets, and pillowcases!"
Zhang Shiye nodded and said nothing more. Anyway, since Yangyang liked it, he just had to pay for it. He didn't understand why she asked so many questions.
The two went to the place where kitchen utensils were sold, and Xia Wanyang chose six sets of bowls and plates, six spoons, ten large basins, and a pair of chopsticks.
By the end of the shopping, the two of them could hardly take any more and gave up.
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