Chapter 191 Gift
The kids didn't dare to say anything and went out with sad faces.
Jin Bao and Yin Bao sighed as they walked ahead, "It's all Grandpa's fault. He asked us to say auspicious words out of the blue, and now the Master is angry, and we're in trouble!"
"That's right, all the kids in the village have been screwed by Grandpa!"
"What are you two little brats whispering about?" The village head twisted their ears. "You can't even say auspicious words. Isn't it right for the teacher to punish you?"
"It wasn't us who said that, it was those little kids who said that!" The kids looked at the little kids who had caused the trouble.
The little kids shrank their necks like quails, and they didn't know what went wrong.
They thought about it for a long time before coming up with this eight-character phrase.
They refused to accept.
"We went to a wedding banquet before, and everyone said the same thing!"
"That's right! If everyone else can say such festive words, why can't we?"
The villagers laughed, "Celebratory words should be used according to the occasion. What you said is not suitable for two grown men!"
"Then who should it be used on?"
"for example……"
Just as Ye Yan'an was seeing everyone off, everyone looked at him and said, "For example, when Yan'an gets married, it would be perfect for you to say this!"
Ye Yan'an rubbed his head: "Why are you involving me?"
The village head looked at him with a smile, "Yan An, you are sixteen this year, right? It's time to get married!"
Ye Yan'an blushed slightly, "It's still early!"
The village head laughed, "Your family built such a big new house, isn't it just to find you a wife? There are many beautiful girls in the surrounding area. If you like any family, the village head uncle can help you ask around!"
The villagers said, "You, the village head, have been smart all your life but have only been foolish for a moment. Don't worry about it. I'm afraid Yan An's wife has already been chosen."
"That's right, as soon as the girl reaches the age of 15, we can get engaged!"
The village head was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "I was confused, old man. How could I have forgotten that Yan An's marriage had already come to him!"
"Everyone, stop joking!" Ye Yan'an was anxious. "This concerns my reputation, don't speak carelessly!"
After saying that, he turned and went into the house.
"Hearing what Yan An said..." Everyone glanced into the room, "It seems that the two families don't have this idea at all?"
Ever since Master Zhao brought Rong'er to live in the Ye family, everyone almost believed that Ye Yan'an and Rong'er would become a couple.
"It's hard to say about marriage," the village head said with a smile. "Since this thing can't be done, don't mention it again!"
…
The whole morning passed like this.
After lunch, the snow melted faster, dripping under the eaves like rain.
The sun was hanging in the sky, making everything warm. The villagers were sitting lazily at the doorstep basking in the sun.
In front of the Ye family’s house is a paradise for children. The castle park built a few days ago has melted a lot. If they don’t play with it quickly, there will be nothing left to play with.
Little Dumpling and a few dolls are rolling snowballs.
"Sister Rong'er, Sister Rong'er!" A kid called out a few times at the door.
"Xiao Jiuer, is Sister Ronger here?" Big Nose came over.
"It's a debt!" The little dumpling squatted on the ground, busy digging snowballs with his little hands.
"Xiao Jiuer, can you help me call Sister Ronger out?" Big Nose looked a little mysterious.
"Yes, you have one?" Little Dumpling looked at Big Nose curiously.
"It's not that I have something to do, it's my third brother who asked me to do something." Big Nose covered his mouth with his hand and said softly, "Actually, he wanted to give Sister Rong'er a gift!"
"Who called me?" Rong'er walked out from the door.
"Sister Rong'er, it's me!" Big Nose smiled with a red face.
In front of the beautiful sister Rong'er, the naughty children all became shy.
"It's Da..." Rong'er paused, pursed her lips and smiled, "Won't your family change your name?"
"I've changed it, Sister Rong'er. My name is Daqiang now!" Big Nose said impatiently, "My mother wanted me to tell you that the reason I was named Big Nose wasn't because my family was rude, but because I was difficult to raise when I was a child and was often sick. I gave myself a disgusting name so that ghosts would stay away from me!"
"Wait." Rong'er asked doubtfully, "You just said your mother asked you to tell me?"
I'm not familiar with your mother either!
"Yes! Sister Rong'er! My mother said that our family is civilized!"
"Okay!" Rong'er looked suspicious.
It has nothing to do with me who your family is!
"Da... Daqiang, you came to me just to say this?"
"Of course not!" Big Nose, Oh Big Strong, rummaged in his arms and pulled out a small wooden box. "Sister Rong'er, this is a gift from my third brother!"
"Give it to me?" Rong'er's eyes widened.
Daqiang stuffed the wooden box into Rong'er's hand and said, "Yes, this was made by my third brother himself. He said he wanted to thank the teacher for teaching me!"
Rong Er frowned, "Why don't you just give it to my dad as a thank you?"
"I don't understand either! Sister Rong'er, I'm going back first!"
After Daqiang finished speaking, he ran away.
The Ye family had nothing to do, so they sat under the porch to bask in the sun.
As soon as Rong'er came back, Zhao Xingjian saw her and asked, "Rong'er, what are you holding in your hand?"
Rong'er handed him the small wooden box and said, "Dad, this is a gift from Daqiang's brother. He said he made it himself. He wants to thank you for teaching Daqiang."
Zhao Xingjian opened the lid and was stunned, "Are you sure this is for me?"
"What is it?" The others sitting in the corridor stretched their necks curiously.
Zhao Xingjian took out an ebony hairpin with two plum blossoms carved on it.
Rong'er exclaimed, "Why did he give a women's hairpin? He even gave the wrong gift. How careless!"
Zhao Xingjian looked at his daughter and asked, "Is it possible that he didn't intend to give it to me in the first place?"
Rong Er pointed at herself and said, "Given to me? But why would he give me a gift? I don't even know him well!"
Zhao Xingjian was in a state of confusion. "My dear, you're almost coming of age, why haven't you become smart?"
Rong'er blinked, "I understand! I'm Daddy's biological daughter, so giving it to me is no different from giving it to Daddy!"
As she spoke, she picked up the hairpin, glanced at Ye Yan'an quickly, and gestured on her head, "When I come of age, I will use this hairpin to tie my hair up!"
In the Dayu Dynasty, girls would come of age at the age of fifteen, and on that day they would tie their hair up with a hairpin.
When Rong'er said this, Ye Yan'an, who was sitting on the chair, leaned forward uneasily, opened his mouth again and again, and finally closed it.
"Oh! Are you stupid, girl?" Zhao Xingjian snatched the hairpin and put it in the box. "I'll help you return it!"
"Sister Rong'er, Sister Rong'er!" Another child was calling outside.
"Dad, maybe it's another gift for you!" Rong'er went out excitedly.
Watching Rong'er's receding figure, Zhao Xingjian sighed, "I'm not afraid of being laughed at when I say this, but Rong'er lost her mother when she was two years old. I raised her. Today, I've finally realized that I've failed in my duty as a father!"
"I think the teacher has taught Rong'er very well. I like this kind of innocent girl." Luo Qiuyue said with a smile.
Yunniang nodded. "I like Rong'er too. Not only is she sensible and hardworking, but she's also very clever and skillful. Since she came here, the kitchen has become more fun."
"She's always been a worry-free person in these areas," Zhao Xingjian said. "But she seems to be missing a nerve. It worries me to death!"
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