When Wei Hongtao heard the sound, he looked around and saw the window.
Wei Hongtao leaned his head closer.
Then ask, "What are you doing?"
"Washing dishes!"
The two of them were talking by the window. Shen Tingci was too embarrassed to knock on the door, so he just stood behind Wei Hongtao, bending his legs and lowering his body, hoping that Gu Yanli could see him.
Gu Yanli saw him through the crack in the window, and nodded reluctantly in response to his forced smile.
Finally, because he felt embarrassed to leave the old company commander outside the door, Gu Yanli said, "Old company commander, wait a moment, I'll go open the door for you."
Gu Yanli was telling Shen Tingci very clearly that even if you hadn't invited a noble person to follow you, it wouldn't be so easy to enter my Gu family.
Gu Yanli went to open the door, and the two of them came in carrying their things.
Gu Yanli stepped forward and took the thing from Wei Hongtao's hand, "Why are you bringing something with you?"
"This is my first time here. Would it be ok if I don't buy something for my uncle and aunt?" Wei Hongtao said as he reached out to help take some things from Shen Tingci's hands.
Shen Tingci had bags of all sizes, and both his hands were full.
What Wei Hongtao was carrying only took up half of his hand.
When the two men entered the door, Gu Juyuan and Lin Liansheng in the yard stopped what they were doing.
Shen Tingci and the others knew each other.
But Wei Hongtao and the others really didn't know him.
Gu Juyuan and Lin Liansheng went to meet them.
As soon as the two came forward, Gu Yanli immediately introduced them, "Dad, brother-in-law, this is my old company commander."
Gu Juyuan stretched out his hands and said, "Hello, leader!"
Wei Hongtao naturally did not dare to be arrogant and shook hands with both of them with one hand.
But one of his hands...
Shen Tingci stretched out the hand that had just been brisk for a short time.
Wei Hongtao smiled apologetically, quickly handed the things to him, and held Gu Juyuan's hands with both hands. "Uncle, hello, my name is Wei Hongtao. Uncle, you can just call me Xiao Wei."
"Don't call me leader. I'm not an outsider. I retired early and haven't been in the army for many years. It was Yan Li who always respected me that called me old company commander. You can just call me Xiao Wei."
Although Wei Hongtao was very respectful to Gu Juyuan, Gu Juyuan could tell from his temperament and clothing that even though the old company commander had retired, he was doing well now.
If it weren't for his son, or if it weren't for the matter of his daughter, this would be someone an old farmer like him would never be able to meet in his life.
So Gu Juyuan didn't dare to call someone "Xiao Wei".
Gu Juyuan simply said affectionately, "Since you're not shy, I'll call you Hong Tao!"
"You don't mind, do you?"
Wei Hongtao naturally shook his head, "You are Yan Li's father, which means you are my uncle. It's only natural for you to call me by my name!"
"Okay, okay, come in and sit down!"
"Liansheng, pour the tea quickly!"
Lin Liansheng originally saw Shen Tingci carrying a lot of things and wanted to help him, but because of his father-in-law's words, he quickly ran to the main hall.
Wei Hongtao was welcomed into the main hall of the Gu family as a distinguished guest, with Shen Tingci following behind with things in his hands, like a follower.
Shen Tingci didn't feel uncomfortable at all, but Wei Hongtao was really embarrassed.
He felt that he was taking over the show.
So when Gu Juyuan pulled out a bench for him to sit on, he invited Shen Tingci “Minister Shen…”
Shen Tingci had just put down all the things, and there were red marks on his fair and slender hands because he had carried too many things.
Gu Juyuan also felt that something was wrong, and pointed at the bench and said, "Sit!"
Shen Tingci nodded and went over, then sat with Wei Hongtao. Both of them felt a little restrained.
Lin Liansheng brewed the tea and Gu Yanli personally handed it to Wei Hongtao.
It was also handed to Chen Tingci, but it was handed to Wei Hongtao with two hands, and to Chen Tingci with one hand.
But Shen Tingci still stood up, took it with both hands, and said "Thank you!"
As soon as he took the tea, Wei Hongtao started talking. "Uncle, your house is so beautiful. There are not many such houses in our county."
Gu Juyuan was very happy to be praised, but he also said frankly, "It's the child's ability, and my daughter-in-law arranged it."
Wei Hongtao was surprised and gave a thumbs up, "Yan Li is a lucky man."
Gu Juyuan also smiled and nodded.
Wei Hongtao smiled and asked, "Uncle, is this mission completed?" (This means that all the children in the family are married, right?)
Gu Juyuan shook his head. "Not yet. I still have a daughter."
"There is also an old girl. That uncle is so lucky!"
Gu Juyuan also smiled and nodded, "The children are quite obedient," which was considered to be an acknowledgement of Wei Hongtao's statement about blessing.
Wei Hongtao asked again, "Is it settled?"
When Gu Juyuan heard this, he immediately glanced at Shen Tingci who was sitting next to Wei Hongtao.
Wei Hongtao also knew that Gu Juyuan knew why he came here, but some things had to be said and some procedures had to be followed.
Although everyone knows it.
Gu Juyuan only took a quick glance and shook his head, "Not yet!"
Wei Hongtao immediately pulled Shen Tingci beside him to show Gu Juyuan, "Uncle, how about our Minister Shen?"
"He's young and promising, he's pretty good-looking, and he's very down-to-earth. Would you mind if he became your son-in-law?"
Gu Juyuan glanced at Shen Tingci who was sitting next to Wei Hongtao again. The old man sighed in his heart. What should he say?
He could only look at his son.
Gu Yanli, on the other hand, continued the conversation calmly, "How old is Minister Shen this year?"
"My sister is only twenty this year!"
He felt embarrassed to say anything to Wei Hongtao, but he could only say, "Minister Shen has aged a few years. He is twenty-seven."
Gu Yanli glanced at Shen Tingci and smiled, "If you are a little more weak, it will be a round of weakness."
Shen Tingci picked up the teacup and drank the water.
Wei Hongtao could only try to smooth things over, "He's older, more stable, and married. He definitely won't let our sister suffer any grievances."
"Really?" Gu Yanli looked at Shen Tingci and asked back.
Shen Tingci raised his head from the cup and said, "Well, if one day I let Shu He down, even if it means going against my own beliefs, I am willing to resign from all the jobs I hold."
He looked at Gu Yanli and said these words in a serious tone.
All the talk about beating and scolding is just empty talk.
But he was willing to promise his future.
A man may betray many things, but he will not betray his future.
Because power is the best cloak for men, they all understand this deeply.
After saying that, Shen Tingci added, “I can write down the evidence for this statement.”
Shen Tingci was willing to write, but Wei Hongtao, as the middleman, naturally couldn't let the atmosphere remain so solemn. He quickly smiled and smoothed things over, "Minister Shen is a very responsible person in his daily work. He always does what he says."
"Uncle and the others don't know you yet. Once they get to know you better, they'll know that everything you said today is true, without a trace of falsehood."
Gu Yanli also raised the corners of his mouth for a moment, then quickly straightened it again. "The company commander said so, I believe him."
Shen Tingci also breathed a sigh of relief.
He felt that it was right for him to bring Wei Hongtao here.
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