Chapter 93 Engagement
"Anyway, Mom has already told you the reason for the incident. What you decide to do has nothing to do with me. If you get into trouble, don't look for us. We will handle the matter for you."
Gu Laoer and his family nodded together and left together.
Returned home two days later.
Gu Laoer was already anxious when he saw that his mother had not sent anyone to tell him an auspicious date for the engagement. This happened after lunch yesterday.
He called his son to him.
"You don't have to go to school this afternoon. Go to the next village and find Uncle Lame. Ask for some freshly baked cakes from him. Then bring them back and give them to your grandmother. It will be considered as your filial piety to her. He will then tell you an auspicious day."
"Can I not go?" Gu Leshu asked.
"If you don't go, your aunt might not cause any trouble. Besides, if you don't go, how are we going to explain to your future parents-in-law? Are you going to ask your sister to go?"
So Gu Leshu went there reluctantly.
It was not until the sun set that he arrived at his uncle's house.
When the eldest aunt saw him, she didn't give him a good look. She said sarcastically, "How dare someone come here again?"
After Gu Leshu rolled his eyes at his aunt, he walked straight into his grandmother's room, put on a smile and said to his grandmother, "Grandma, this is your favorite cake. I bought it for you. Just agree to our relationship."
"You little brat, don't think you can please me by buying me some cakes as a gift. I said I don't agree and I don't agree. Did your father ask you to bring cakes to ask me about an auspicious day?"
This grandma is amazing.
How did she know that the things she brought today had a purpose?
It turns out that people who have lived for decades understand things better than these young people.
"If I don't tell you, what will happen to your father when you go back?" Liu asked.
"Then my father will definitely come to see you in person. Anyway, if we can't do this well, we won't be able to explain to them. Grandma, please be kind and tell me the date."
But Liu was very stubborn. Although she was an old woman, she knew that she did not agree to the marriage between the two families.
There is an even more important reason. If these two children were together, wouldn't all the suffering she had endured over the years be in vain?
Although it was not easy for him as four widows raising three children during those years, the suffering he endured was certainly real.
Seeing that he couldn't persuade his grandma, Gu Leshu had to put down the cakes and left.
After returning home, he told his parents about his grandmother's attitude. Gu Haixiong sighed, "My mother is so petty. Because of a little grudge with the old Shi family, she became a widow and didn't blame them. She insisted on blaming them. Now she wants to prevent the children's happiness. What should I do?"
"Master, we have already severed our relationship with your mother, so there is no need to invite him when the two children are engaged. Besides, they are still waiting for our reply. If we delay any further, we will not be able to take responsibility for any problems that may arise."
"Okay, then I'll go find my future in-laws to discuss an auspicious date, and then arrange the marriages for the two children. That'll be all."
In this way, they no longer rely on Liu.
After breakfast the next day, the family visited the Shi family again.
When the Shi couple saw Gu Haixiong and his family coming again, they understood about half of what was going on and warmly welcomed them into the house.
Gu Haixiong did not beat around the bush and told the whole story. Father Shi frowned slightly and said, "My dear, according to the rules, the date for the engagement should be decided by the elders. Is it appropriate for us to do this?"
Gu Haixiong smiled bitterly: "You know my mother's temper. She can't resolve the knot between her and your family in a short time. We can't delay the child."
Mother Shi gently tugged at her husband's sleeve and whispered, "For the sake of the child, let's be flexible."
"Then let's exchange posts."
So the two families exchanged notes.
I hadn't even sat down at home when my sister-in-law came again.
As soon as she entered the door, she put her hands on her hips.
Then she started to scold, "You are so bold, mother. Didn't you say that you don't agree with your marriage with that family? Why did you go there without permission? You really don't take our mother seriously."
"Sister-in-law, why did you come here today? Are you here to call for justice?" Lin asked.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I came here today to tell you that your mother has become ill after knowing about this matter. If you still have a conscience, go and see her."
Although Gu Haixiong severed ties with his mother, he still had the filial piety he needed.
When Gu Haixiong heard that his mother was ill, his face turned pale instantly. He looked at his wife Lin anxiously, his eyes full of worry and self-blame.
Although Lin was dissatisfied, she knew that this was not the time to be angry, so she nodded slightly to signal her husband to leave quickly.
Gu Haixiong hurried to his mother's house with his wife and children. As soon as he entered the yard, he heard his mother coughing from inside the house. He took a few steps into the house and saw his mother lying weakly on the bed. His heart ached and he called softly, "Mom, your son is here to see you." Liu slowly opened her eyes, glanced at her son's family, and turned her head away angrily.
Gu Leshu walked forward obediently, took his grandmother's hand and said, "Grandma, don't get angry and make yourself sick. It's my grandson who is ignorant and makes you unhappy. If you want to beat me or scold me, just come to me."
Liu listened to her grandson's soft pleading, her expression softened a little, and she sighed, "I knew that you didn't even see me as your mother."
Lin stepped forward to explain: "Mom, we are also very worried about the children. We know you are suffering, but the children really like them. As elders, we can't really separate them."
These words were spoken with great sincerity, and Liu remained silent, as if she was thinking about something.
"You need to ask your in-laws to come and apologize to me on behalf of their parents. If they are sincere, I will agree to the children's marriage. Otherwise, forget it."
Lin looked at her husband.
"Mom, aren't you making things difficult for them? Why are you dragging the grudges of your previous generation onto the younger generation? Don't you feel unhappy seeing them happy? Besides, our in-laws, their parents have long passed away. You want them to apologize, isn't that asking too much?"
But their mother, Liu, was also very stubborn.
Sister-in-law Yang was watching the fun nearby.
What she meant was, let me see what you guys do. This old lady is very stubborn.
"I don't care. Even though you have severed your relationship with me, we are still related by blood. You are still my son and daughter-in-law. You still have to listen to me. If you don't agree, I won't let you get engaged."
Now Gu Laoer's family was completely at a loss.
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