Mother Zhang has felt uneasy ever since her husband went out with the children.
She asked her eldest granddaughter Mai Miao to accompany her sister-in-law, who had not yet entered the house, to the study on the left, which is now used as a guest room, to rest, and she herself left the yard.
On the kang in the study, Gong Xiaoya took out a gauze scarf and handed it to her future sister-in-law, "Will it be too red?"
Mai Miao smiled and said, "Sorry for making Sister Xiaoya spend so much money. I like it very much. Don't buy me anything next time. I'm still a student and there's no need to waste money."
"What's the waste? Xizi only has you as her sister."
Mai Miao glanced at her and thought that some things should be tactfully addressed by her elder brother. She wasn't the only one in her family; there were also Mai Sui and the others.
Whether her grandmother, second aunt, or her sisters heard this, they would probably feel uncomfortable. Especially Mai Sui, who would definitely give you a bad look.
My sisters are not short-sighted. They have seen everything. Why would they care about these small favors? It would be better to change it to a red hairband for each of us.
Then Mai Miao laughed self-deprecatingly. She still had so much to worry about. Once the man married into her family, she would naturally understand the social dynamics of the family.
"Isn't the room next door your uncle and aunt's? I heard Mingyuan say that the east room of your three families must be reserved for the elders. Why is it different here?"
When Mai Miao heard this, he observed her expression carefully. Seeing that she was calm, he felt relieved. However, some things had to be made clear, otherwise who knew what the other person was thinking.
If she really was a troublemaker, even if they were married, they would have to find a way to kick her out. Having a foolish mother in their family was already enough.
She pretended to be surprised and asked, "Didn't my brother tell you that this is my aunt's dowry?"
"Oh, no wonder."
Mai Miao laughed and replied, "No wonder? My grandmother always said that my aunt was her biological daughter. Do you know what that means? My aunt wanted her and my grandfather to live in the east room a long time ago, but they just refused.
My aunt doesn't like to push things around. Later, when the courtyard of our old home was built, she didn't dare to ask my grandparents to move in. She just renovated the east room to look like a new house and refused to let the elderly live in the west room.
Gong Xiaoya nodded after hearing this and said, "Your aunt is very filial."
"Of course." Seeing that the other party was very interested, Mai Miao immediately took the opportunity to tell him in detail some things that the Zhang family could disclose.
As for some things that shouldn't be said, forget it. Even if she really wants to marry him, she still has to consider his character. If she wasn't engaged now, she wouldn't bother.
Gong Xiaoya was silent for a long time after listening to this. After a moment, she said, "Your uncle is very...how should I describe it? He's very manly. No wonder Mingyuan said that no one he knows can compare to his uncle."
Mai Miao smiled proudly and nodded, "Indeed. My uncle is not only kind to his family, but also loyal to his friends. He is well-known for his righteousness."
My second uncle often jokes that he's a good man, but he's not unconditionally kind. He's easy to talk to unless it comes to matters of principle, but if you want him to help you find a job or find connections, that's out of the question. Just look at my mom and my second aunt, who are sitting idle at home right now, and you'll see..."
After all that was said tonight, Mai Miao's key point was this one sentence. She believed that the other party, a college student, would understand and should not be so tactless as to seek benefits for her family.
Mai Miao, who was sounding the alarm with her words, didn't realize that while she was worrying about her future sister-in-law's family, her grandmother was also worried about her future husband's family. Seeing that her eldest granddaughter was almost 20 years old, she was really worried about the consequences if she didn't get married.
"Sister-in-law, why don't you let the two children meet? The young man has two brothers. You don't have to worry about your sister-in-law getting angry when they marry. They are both handsome and energetic."
This condition really tempted Zhang's mother. The population was simple and there were few disputes. The young man was a formal employee...
"You know I'm not a matchmaker. This kid has been to my house twice and told me privately that his parents will live with the eldest son in the future, and he just needs to give money."
Mother Zhang immediately shook her head and said, "Forget it. My daughter Mai Miao has three older brothers. Let's wait until their weddings are over before considering her."
Although she was tempted at first, after hearing the following words, Zhang's mother immediately cast this candidate away. She actually said that he could just give her money later before they even started a family.
This guy has no parents in his heart. Even if he likes his granddaughter, can she really trust him? Mai Miao is young and beautiful now. She is greedy for flowers when she is young. What will happen when she is old? Unreliable, absolutely unreliable.
"Okay, then you think about it again. This kid and my family know each other well. I think he's quite good."
"No, no, his grandfather has already made arrangements for the marriages of the children in the family. As elders, we shouldn't interfere. You go ahead and do your work. I'll go see where the children are."
After saying that, Zhang's mother quickly slipped away.
As I walked, I wondered if I should consult with Zhao's sister. She was the director of the Women's Federation, and her three children had chosen top-notch partners. Her vision was unmistakable.
"Grandma, where are you going?"
Mother Zhang looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it wasn't the old man and grandson she was looking for. She shook her head and asked, "Xizi, are Xiao Zuo and the others dating?"
Xizi looked at her in surprise, "What's wrong? Who said what?"
Mother Zhang shook her head.
"Oh, they did say they had chosen someone, but they haven't made up their minds yet. Grandma, don't worry, my grandfather and I have already made an agreement. We brothers will get your approval before we arrange the marriage."
Mother Zhang sighed, "I'm not worried about you boys, but isn't it time to find Mai Miao? Granny Tian in the front yard just told me a candidate."
Father Zhang shook his head. "Maimiao, there's no need to meet her yet. Xizi, go back home early to rest. Bring your girlfriend to your house tomorrow and let her spend more time with your mother."
"No, let her accompany me."
"It's troublesome. Your grandma is already old and still has to take care of the guests. If you are interested, wait until you come in." After saying that, Zhang's father waved his hand and urged him to go back first.
Watching her grandson slowly walk away, looking back every few steps, Zhang's mother glanced at her husband's expression and asked, "What's wrong? What did Xizi say that made you upset?"
Father Zhang looked at the disappearing figure with a complicated look in his eyes. "You're all agreeing with us. What's there to be unhappy about?"
Zhang's mother looked at him in confusion. What happened?
Father Zhang didn't expect her to answer, and said to himself, "I remember when I took a fancy to you, I didn't dare to say a word to you, because I was worried that your reputation would be damaged.
The same is true for the five boys and girls I gave birth to. Once they're determined, they don't drag their feet. Why do they have so many evil thoughts? How can a girl live her life if she gets the reputation of being disliked?
Look at these kids again, what do you mean they have a candidate but haven't made up their mind yet? They really don't look like the descendants of our Zhang family, how dishonest! "
Zhang's mother, who was one step behind him, was at a loss for words when she heard this. While what he said made sense, she didn't even know what was going on, so why was she complaining so much?
She saw that the old man was unhappy and was really looking for trouble!
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