"Mom and Dad, there are guests coming." Huang Xiuhong shouted at the top of her voice before she even entered the door.
Huang Youliang and his wife Zhang Yuping hurried out to greet them.
Huang Youliang is almost sixty years old this year. He is tall and has a loud voice.
When they saw Zhao Zhenzhu, Huang Youliang and his wife smiled and said, "We are very honored guests. Please come in."
Huang Youliang was specially called back from the brigade headquarters by Zhang Yuping.
According to the custom in Taohua Town, when guests come to visit, the head of the family will entertain them at home, which shows that the host family values the guests.
"Hello, uncle and aunt, I'm Zhao Zhenzhu." Zhao Zhenzhu was a little flattered.
"My girl, you are so pretty." Zhang Yuping took Zhao Zhenzhu's hand and praised her with a smile.
"Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. Sister Xiuhong is much prettier than me." Zhao Zhenzhu complimented back.
Which parent doesn’t like to hear others praise their children?
Sure enough, the smile on Zhang Yuping's face became more sincere.
Zhang Yuping felt that Zhao Zhenzhu was a person she could get along with. She was generous, sweet-mouthed, and good at talking.
At this time, Huang Youliang saw the basket in Huang Xiuhong's hand and his brows couldn't help but frown.
"Where are you from?" Huang Youliang asked.
The basket used by Aunt Tao was too similar to the one He Bo used the day before yesterday. Huang Youliang looked at it with some vigilance in his heart.
"Auntie Tao gave it to me." Huang Xiuhong said in a muffled voice.
Seeing Huang Youliang's surprised expression, Zhao Zhenzhu explained, "Uncle, aunt, you have raised a good daughter! If it weren't for Sister Xiuhong's help that day, Grandma Tao almost fell down. At her age, falling down is no small matter. Grandma Tao wanted to come here in person to thank you, but she had to go to Beijing for something, so she asked me to come here."
Huang Youliang breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as it wasn't given by that kid He Bo, he was just being paranoid.
Having said that, Zhao Zhenzhu stopped hiding anything and stood up to put the things in the basket on the table one by one.
The gifts prepared by Aunt Tao were very rich. In addition to two cans of malted milk, there were two gauze scarves, one red and one green, two pieces of tweed cloth, one bright red and one navy blue, two bottles of wine, and several packages of cakes.
Zhang Yuping and Huang Youliang were both stunned.
All these things together would cost at least sixty-seven dollars. Oh, no, not even a hundred dollars.
After all, except for a few packs of cakes, they were all rare goodies that could not be bought in Taohua Town.
"Pearl! I heard from Xiuhong that Aunt Tao's family is not well off. We appreciate the kindness, but we cannot accept the gift. Take it back when you go back later!" Zhang Yuping said after she came to her senses.
"Aunt Tao's family is not well off? Who said that?" Zhao Zhenzhu was a little surprised.
Tao Jiadong and Wang Jing have high salaries, and their combined salary is around 120 yuan a month.
Tao Jiadong's two children are serving in the army, and each of them sends about ten or twenty yuan to Aunt Tao every month as a gift of filial piety.
As for Aunt Tao herself, she was no ordinary old lady. She could stay in the high-ranking cadres' ward when she was treated.
"Xiuhong said last time when she went home that Aunt Tao wore patched clothes and the teller at the supply and marketing cooperative looked down on people. Isn't that right?" Zhang Yuping looked at Huang Xiuhong.
"Sister Zhenzhu, I misunderstood. I saw that Aunt Tao was not dressed well, so I thought her family was not well off." Huang Xiuhong said embarrassedly.
"Aunt, this is a thank-you gift from Aunt Tao to Xiuhong. Please accept it without worry! Otherwise, Grandma Tao will blame me for not doing my job well." Zhao Zhenzhu said with a smile.
"But, these... these things are too valuable, we really can't accept them." Zhang Yuping was a little panicked.
Zhang Yuping’s simple idea is that the more work you do, the greater the rewards you will get.
Huang Xiuhong just helped Aunt Tao, and Aunt Tao gave her so many gifts. This is obviously unreasonable!
Zhang Yuping doesn't want to take advantage of others.
"Grandma Tao said that what Sister Xiuhong gave was no different from a life-saving favor. These things are a little gift from Grandma Tao, so don't refuse them." Zhao Zhenzhu said with a smile.
"His dad, look..." Zhang Yuping looked at Huang Youliang who was sitting next to her for help.
"Zhenzhu, can you tell us who Aunt Tao is?" Huang Youliang asked.
Which rural old lady would be so generous? It's not surprising that Huang Youliang had doubts.
"Uncle, do you know the new town party secretary Tao Jiadong?" Zhao Zhenzhu said with a smile.
"I know him. He is the team leader of our villages. He just went to the town for a meeting the day before yesterday. Secretary Tao is really approachable!" Huang Youliang sighed.
"Auntie Tao is Tao Jiadong's mother." Zhao Zhenzhu said.
"What?" Huang Youliang exclaimed.
No wonder Secretary Tao came over and shook hands with him after the meeting that day!
Tao Jiadong also praised Huang Youliang, saying that the cadres of the Huangjia Village brigade did a good job. The helpful spirit of the villagers of Huangjia Village deserves praise.
At that time, Huang Youliang made a big splash in front of the team leaders of each village.
After returning to the village, Huang Youliang never thought about what good things the brigade cadres of their Huangjia Village had done recently.
Huang Youliang only found out today after Zhao Zhenzhu mentioned it. The person Tao Jiadong praised that day was his youngest daughter Huang Xiuhong!
This is really...
The more Huang Youliang thought about it, the happier he became, and he couldn't help rubbing his palms.
Zhao Zhenzhu originally didn't want to reveal Aunt Tao's identity.
But who asked He Xiaobo to give her such a difficult task today?
In order to plead for He Bo, Zhao Zhenzhu thought about it again and again and decided to raise the banner of Secretary Tao.
This is Zhao Zhenzhu’s little plan.
Huang Youliang and Zhang Yuping are people who love children, obviously.
What if she spoke up for He Xiaobo and angered Huang Youliang and his wife?
Considering Tao Jiadong's sake, Huang Youliang and Zhang Yuping should not immediately turn against each other and kick her out.
Zhao Zhenzhu never wanted to experience being kicked out when visiting someone's home.
"Uncle, I came here today because I have something I want to tell you..." Seeing that Huang Youliang was happy, Zhao Zhenzhu decided to strike while the iron was hot and quickly mentioned He Bo.
"Xiuhong, Xiuhong! Guess who I saw just now?" Before Zhao Zhenzhu finished speaking, Huang Shujuan walked into Huang Youliang's house, shouting loudly.
"Shujuan, I have guests at my house. If you have anything to say, I'll talk to you when I'm free." Huang Xiuhong took a few steps forward and stopped Huang Shujuan.
The main room of Huang Youliang's house faces the main gate.
As soon as Huang Shujuan entered the door, she could see several people sitting in the main room and a table full of gifts.
"Xiuhong, someone came to propose marriage to you again today? You are so lucky. Recently, every person who comes to propose marriage brings such valuable gifts." Huang Shujuan said sourly.
Huang Shujuan regarded Zhao Zhenzhu as a matchmaker.
The things on the table looked very valuable, and Huang Shujuan's eyes turned red with jealousy.
(Zhao·Matchmaker·Pearl: I am speechless. Today I am arguing with the profession of matchmaker, right?)
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