Chapter 10: Her uncle “sold” her?
Come in, sit down and drink tea.
Zhao Shilan looked at the pile of gifts on the ground, feeling both happy and distressed: "Just come if you want to, what else do you want to bring..."
There are so many of them, it’s almost like someone is proposing marriage.
It was more than what her daughter Tingting got when she first visited Yang Huaidong. She didn't know whose family the child was from, but he should be in good condition.
Gu Chengfeng sat properly next to Shen Sisi, his strong back straight, and he also called Zhao Shilan "Auntie" with Shen Sisi. His attitude was polite and courteous, completely different from before.
"Aunt, this is a small token of my appreciation for taking care of Sisi over the years." Gu Chengfeng put away his edge and responded politely.
Chen Sisi sat down holding Niuniu, picked up the enamel cup thirstily, blew on the tea leaves on the surface and drank it all in one gulp.
Zhao Shilan had a very good impression of this young man. She looked at Shen Sisi and said in a scolding tone, "Don't just drink tea, take care of Comrade Gu."
Shen Sisi almost choked, and then she heard her aunt's rapid-fire barrage in her ears: "Xiao Gu is a good child, he is polite and caring... Tell your aunt how you met."
We just met, and your aunt knows him so well?
As for how we met...
Shen Sisi's face flushed red. She couldn't say that she was in danger when she went on a blind date, and Gu Chengfeng came down like a god to save her!
She lowered her head, not knowing how to start. Beside her, Gu Chengfeng smiled frankly: "I am Mr. Shen's student. I have known Sisi before."
It was just passed over in one sentence, and it seemed like no explanation was given.
Then he changed the subject and cast a subtle look at Shen Sisi: "By the way, Niuniu is a little sleepy, you and Auntie should go take care of the child first."
Shen Sisi frowned, this was obviously an attempt to get them away.
Did he want to talk to his uncle alone?
She knew that her uncle was unreasonable and Gu Chengfeng also had a bad temper. If they disagreed on a few words, they would probably start fighting.
When it comes to fighting, she never worries about Gu Chengfeng, she is just afraid that he will be punished if he hits someone.
"Is there anything that you can't say in front of me and my aunt?" Shen Sisi asked anxiously.
Gu Chengfeng raised his eyebrows mischievously, ignoring the presence of Zhao Shilan and Chen Jianguo, and quickly leaned close to her ear: "Of course it's our marriage..."
The scalding breath was so hot that Shen Sisi felt as if she was scalded.
She shrank her neck unnaturally, and after a while she moved closer to the man in front of her, and warned him in a tone that only the two of them could hear: "You don't know my uncle very well. He's not easy to talk to. I'm afraid..."
Gu Chengfeng smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can handle any tough enemy. Go and take care of Niuniu. I promise your uncle will happily send you out."
Shen Sisi felt that he was too optimistic. He had never seen his uncle's unreasonable and unreasonable behavior.
She was about to speak, but Zhao Shilan tactfully pulled Shen Sisi away.
"Sisi, come in with me, I have something to ask you."
Once the door was closed, Shen Sisi was temporarily isolated from the outside world.
There was anxiety in Shen Sisi's eyes, and her frown almost never relaxed.
"Mom, I'm sleepy..." Niu Niu yawned and moved uncomfortably in her arms, her eyelids almost unable to open.
She quickly bent down to put Niu Niu down, and her fingers methodically unbuttoned Niu Niu's cotton jacket, took off the little girl's coat and trousers, helped her urinate on the spittoon, and then stuffed her into the quilt, tucked in the corner of the quilt considerately.
Niu Niu went out with her on a blind date early in the morning and was now extremely sleepy, falling asleep as soon as she hit the bed.
As soon as the little girl closed her eyes, Zhao Shilan pulled her to sit at the table.
"Sisi, tell me honestly, what does Comrade Gu's family do? What's going on with you guys?" Zhao Shilan was a discerning person and could tell at a glance that Gu Chengfeng treated Shen Sisi in a special way.
Shen Sisi took a deep breath and stared at Niuniu in a daze. "I don't know much about his family background. Since he was able to join the army and become a battalion commander, his family background is fine. As for the rest... Aunt, he and I are married by agreement. We each get what we need."
"Agreement?" Zhao Shilan thought this word was really new.
"We just want to live together. I need his city household registration so that I can take Niuniu to the city for medical treatment. He just needs a wife, so it's a perfect match, right?" Shen Sisi said lightly.
Although Zhao Shilan had only a few years of education and was not as smart as Sisi's mother, as someone who had experienced it, she had a clear mind.
"Comrade Gu is a soldier, so he should be in good condition, not to mention his figure and appearance. The people chasing him can line up for a mile. He can find a virgin even with his eyes closed. How is it possible..." She had no intention of hurting Shen Sisi, but just blurted out some words.
Shen Sisi pursed her lips tightly, her expression deep and solemn.
If he wasn't injured, he would be a favored child of heaven, and of course it wouldn't be her turn to think about him.
But can I tell this to my aunt?
cannot!
Shen Sisi sighed helplessly: "Don't ask, anyway, we have discussed it and reported it to the political commissar, and we are just waiting to go through the procedures."
Zhao Shilan knew that she had always been a person with big ideas since she was a child, but she didn't expect that she would be so determined and make a marriage decision at such an age.
It seems that Niu Niu's condition is not good.
She turned her head to look at the sickly little girl on the bed. Even in her sleep her brows were furrowed, and her breathing was accompanied by the sound of phlegm in her lungs. She looked really miserable.
Look at Shen Sisi in front of me. She was such a sunny and energetic child back then, a little princess who grew up in my arms.
Everything has changed in the past few years since I went to the countryside.
"Your poor aunt understands that I don't have much to give you. I secretly saved a hundred yuan and planned to buy you sheets and bedding when you get married. You can use this money frugally. I can't give you any more."
Zhao Shilan had been severely exploited by Chen Jianguo over the years and had paid a lot of money for him. Shen Sisi knew this.
Seeing that she was about to stand up and search her pockets, Shen Sisi quickly held her back: "Alright, Auntie, I understand your situation. It's good enough if you're thoughtful. I don't want your money, I just want to get back the jade my mother left me..."
That piece of jade was the only thing that escaped the house search. It was also the memory her mother left for her and her dowry.
When Zhao Shilan heard the word "Yu", her expression became a little stiff, and her eyes subconsciously dodged, avoiding Shen Sisi's sight.
"I have to go back to the old house to look for that jade. Don't worry, I will definitely find it for you!"
With her aunt's words, Shen Sisi felt relieved: "It's okay, don't worry."
The two chatted for a while, and then there was a sudden noise outside, like the sound of a teacup being overturned.
Shen Sisi had a bad feeling in her heart and quickly got up and opened the door.
In the living room, Chen Jianguo stood up excitedly, overturned the teacup, and laughed with his teeth showing.
This grinning face was a 180-degree turn from his previous attitude, which surprised Shen Sisi.
He grabbed Gu Chengfeng's hand and shook it again and again: "Comrade Gu, I will be waiting for your good news."
Shen Sisi opened her mouth slightly in surprise. What good news? What did they talk about?
Gu Chengfeng raised the corners of his eyes, and smiled meaningfully, hiding a murderous aura that was hard to detect. "Don't worry, I, Gu Chengfeng, will keep my word. As for uncle, it's time to prepare Sisi's dowry."
"No problem. If you can really do that, I promise that Sisi's dowry will be no less than Tingting's."
Shen Sisi's hesitant face froze for a moment, then suddenly changed color.
dowry?
Did her uncle "sell her"?
Just as she was about to interrupt, Gu Chengfeng gave her a disconcerting look and shook his head implicitly, signaling her not to be impulsive.
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