As soon as the ox cart arrived at the door, everyone saw the things on the cart: a brand new sewing machine, a ladies' bicycle, two large boxes, and eight gifts on the cart at the back.
Gu Meifeng had gone to the village entrance early to wait, and now that she knew what her eldest nephew had prepared, she straightened her back.
Arriving at the Jiang family's door, he said loudly, "My eldest nephew is here today to propose marriage. He has prepared a sewing machine and a bicycle, two boxes and two quilts, two sets of spring and summer clothes and shoes, two sets of autumn and winter clothes and shoes, a three-foot red hairband, two boxes of vanishing cream, and a gift of ninety-nine yuan.
The people watching the excitement couldn't help but gasp. Five yuan for a bride price is not a small amount nowadays, and some families don't even have a hundred yuan in savings.
Looking at the two cars full of things, I couldn't help but feel jealous. I just regretted that they couldn't find such a generous son-in-law.
Uncle Gu said, "My dear relatives, we are here today to propose marriage and to discuss the wedding date for our two children. My third son and his wife are both in the army and can't make it back. We, the uncle and aunt, are here to help propose marriage for the children. Please don't mind. The children's parents have different jobs, so I hope you can understand."
Father Jiang also stepped forward to greet everyone: "Of course, soldiers defend their country, and of course the military matters are more important. Why do they need to go all the way to deal with the children's affairs? Come into the yard and have some tea, and we will talk slowly.
There were already many tables, chairs and benches in the yard. Tea was brewed and peanut candies were placed on the tables. It was obvious that they attached great importance to this meeting.
Jiang Mengxue was chatting with several sisters-in-law and sisters in the house, and they all came out when they heard the noise.
The elders of the two families sat on both sides and exchanged polite words with each other.
After Jiang Mengxue came out, Gu Qingbei took her to introduce the elders who came with her today, and then called them one by one.
It was the first time for the Gu family to meet their future niece-in-law, and they were very satisfied after seeing her.
The little girl is not short and has fair complexion. Now she is next to Gu Qingbei, and the two of them, black and white, are a perfect match.
If Gu Qingbei knew what they were thinking, he would really be grateful. He was not particularly dark, and was even considered fair among men. It was just that he was exposed to the sun every day, so he was a little darker temporarily. Didn’t you see that he has become much whiter after returning recently?
"Okay, okay, let's name her Mengxue. She and Xiaobei are a perfect match. You two should live a good life and try to have a baby soon. If you need anything, I can help you take care of the baby."
Maybe it was the fate between people. Among the younger generation, Li Cuiying liked Gu Qingbei the most. Now she was so happy to see him getting married.
"Second Mother, Xiaoxue will be in the city by herself from now on, which is closer to you. I'll trouble you and my Second Uncle to take care of her." Gu Qingbei also knew the situation of Second Uncle and Second Mother. Now that the old couple is at home, they like you to ask them for help when you have something to do. They like to be needed by others, especially when it comes to his affairs.
"Okay, okay, I can't wait for that. I'll be able to retire in a few years, and then I'll be free every day. Xiaoxue can come to me whenever she's free."
Two tables of food were prepared for lunch. After discussion among several elders, the wedding was set for October 20th, the eighth day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar. Now their marriage was settled.
After dinner, Jiang Mengxue took Gu Qingbei back to her room. She had drunk a lot of wine with a group of elders at noon, and her face was a little red.
Sitting on the kang, Gu Qingbei took out a watch box from his pocket. After opening it, Jiang Mengxue saw a Rolex watch inside, 18k diamond-studded, very exquisite women's watch. Jiang Mengxue had asked about it in the department store out of curiosity before, and the price was five or six hundred, but she couldn't bear it at the time.
Although I was very surprised, I was still not honest: "Why did you buy this watch? I thought it was quite expensive."
Gu Qingbei looked at her lips that couldn't help but rise, lowered his head and smiled dotingly: "I guessed you would like it, try it on and see if the strap needs to be adjusted."
He took the watch out of the box and tried it on Jiang Mengxue's wrist. The strap was a little big, so Gu Qingbei simply adjusted it a few times and put it on Jiang Mengxue.
Gu Qingbei took Jiang Mengxue's hand and looked around, then lowered his head and kissed her wrist: "It looks good. This watch looks especially good on you."
Jiang Mengxue didn't know why, but at this moment, looking at Gu Qingbei in front of her, she felt particularly sentimental and lazy, which made her want to protect him.
Jiang Mengxue stood between Gu Qingbei's legs, holding his face, and was about to kiss him as a reward.
"Knock, knock, knock."
As a result, there was a knock on the door. Jiang Mengxue's lips stopped only two centimeters away from Gu Qingbei's cheek. She looked into Gu Qingbei's eyes and couldn't help laughing.
"Xiaoxue, are you guys in there? Come out soon. Uncle Gu and the others are getting ready to go back. Come out and see them off."
Not hearing any movement inside, Jiang Dongmei couldn't help but say a few words, fearing that the two of them would do something wrong in the house.
Jiang Mengxue had no choice but to reply, "I understand, big sister, I'll be right there.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
