Chapter 134 Grandpa, can you rest assured now?
"You... Sister-in-law, look at the way you've raised your daughter... How can she be so disrespectful!"
"Pooh!"
Wang Guihua spat directly: "You? You have no manners? You have elders and children, and you're bullying a child?"
"I...how did I bully the child?"
Miao Zhaodi was not to be outdone.
"Isn't 'small' a child? Isn't 'beautiful' a child? You're only a teenager, and you're an adult, don't you have any tolerance at all?"
No matter what they said or did, they're just kids, why are you so bothered by it?
Moreover, Xiaoke will be our daughter-in-law in the future.
Don't even think about bullying her, or I won't let you get away with it!
Miao Zhaodi was furious and gritted her teeth, swallowing her anger.
"Hmph! I think Zhou is just playing you guys. Why would anyone like your Jianshe? Don't forget, your Jianshe is a cripple!"
"You're talking nonsense! You're the cripple! My brother is just injured. You dare to insult my brother? I'll fight you to the death!"
Xie Meili glared at Miao Zhaodi.
My brother's leg is a major worry for our family. If it weren't for his injury, he would still be in the army! How can we let these people gossip about him?
My brother was already upset enough, and then my aunt said those things. She shouldn't blame me for being rude!
"How dare you speak like that, young lady? I am your elder!"
Xie Meili was so angry that her eyes turned red, and she looked like she was about to go and fight.
"Aunt Miao seems to have a problem with Xie Jianshe's legs?"
Zhou Ye entered through the main gate, staring intently at Miao Zhaodi with a look full of ridicule and mockery!
"You...how did you get here?"
To be honest, Miao Zhaodi was also wary of Zhou, and would call on everyone to attack her at the slightest disagreement.
That's terrifying!
Wang Guihua said irritably, "I invited them, so what? Is this your home?"
Miao Zhaodi snorted and tried to leave.
But... leave now? There's no such thing as a free lunch.
"Aunt Miao, to be honest, what you just said has left me quite puzzled! Xie Jianshe was injured on duty!"
He is a hero. The country arranged a job for him, but he was very righteous and wanted to give the job to someone who needed it more.
This is righteousness!
To ensure the entire village had enough to eat, he led people up the mountain to hunt, risking their own lives. If I remember correctly, you also received a share of the grain they obtained.
This is benevolence!
As an elder, you not only fail to be proud of such a kind and righteous junior, but instead call him crippled?
What? Is it shameful to be wounded for one's country?
Or does Aunt Miao think that we shouldn't sacrifice for the country?
With this serious accusation looming over her, Miao Zhaodi finally panicked and silently cursed herself a few times.
Why did you have to provoke this little vixen?
That's terrible.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I didn't say that! I didn't say that..."
Miao Zhaodi retorted hastily.
"Didn't you say? Then I must have misunderstood. Aunt Miao, shouldn't you apologize to Aunt Guihua and Meili?"
Zhou Ye's eyes were like sharp thorns, fixed intently on Miao Zhaodi.
"Um... I'm sorry, I was wrong, I'll never say it again! Is it okay if I'm wrong?"
Zhou Ye raised an eyebrow and held out his hand... indicating that he could leave!
Miao Zhaodi practically tumbled and crawled away.
Xie Meili looked at Zhou Ye, her face flushed.
Wang Guihua kept avoiding Zhou Ye's gaze, then pulled Zhou Ye to sit down: "Child, sit down!"
The more I look at it, the more rare it becomes.
The fabric in my hand was just a small token of my affection; I didn't want to put any pressure on my child.
She smiled and said, "You chat with Meili, Auntie will go inside and get busy!"
"good!"
Xie Meili looked at Zhou Ye: "You...you came here for something?"
Zhou shrugged: "It's nothing, I was just passing by and saw Miao Zhaodi here, so I came to check on her!"
I'm afraid you'll get taken advantage of!
Xie Meili blushed immediately: "You're afraid I'll get taken advantage of? Ha... That's like a joke! You're talking as if we're very close!"
Don't think that just because you're going to be my sister-in-law, I'll like you!
I don't like you at all!
"Yeah?"
Zhou chuckled, "I don't mind! If there's nothing else, I'll be going! I'm quite busy!"
Xie Meili watched Zhou Ye's retreating figure and muttered under her breath, "Tch, she didn't even say goodbye before leaving. She's so awkward. I don't know what my brother likes about her."
The Xie family was busy preparing, and Zhou Ye's feelings became increasingly complicated.
Grandpa took Zhou Ye to the mountain when he had some free time and they found the other boxes. Inside, besides the key, was the same old story.
This made Zhou feel very uncomfortable.
"Grandpa, are my parents still alive?"
Zhou also asked.
Zhou Weiren laughed and said, "Of course they're still alive. I already know where they are, as long as you marry Xie Jianshe!"
I'll tell you!
Looking at his grandfather's expression, Zhou Ye asked, "Is Xie Jianshe really that good to you? You even went so far as to threaten him to marry your only granddaughter to him."
Zhou Weiren: "What I value is not just him as a person, but also his status. Xiao Ye, no matter what the future holds."
As your grandfather, all I want is for you to be safe!
"Then why did you leave these boxes in Hongqi Village? You should know that no one but me could know!"
"Oh... what if! What if you come! What if I die! I just never expected you would actually come here!"
The moment I saw you, my heart died!
I'm wondering how your uncle's family took care of you, that they sent you to the countryside at such a young age!
"Xie Jianshe is at least a decent person, and he likes you, and his family is also good!"
I can take good care of you!
Zhou remained silent...
Half a month passed quickly.
July is a hot summer month, and no one is struggling with the problem of food and clothing. Everyone is much more relaxed, both in appearance and spirit.
The engagement date is July 3rd.
The Xie family valued this day highly and set up a banquet in the courtyard.
Conditions in the countryside are poor, but there's always plenty of stew.
But when Wang Guihua saw the meat in the kitchen while cooking that day, she was completely dumbfounded!
"Son, where did you get this?"
As Xie Jianshe moved the meat, he smiled and said, "This is a small wild boar I hunted in the mountains. There were quite a few left over from the hunt that day."
I was originally planning to go next year, but I made it this time.
"How can an engagement be complete without meat?"
"You...you went alone?"
"Hei Zi and I went! The wild boars have grown quite a bit these past few days. This one is the biggest, it must weigh about 80 pounds!"
Xie Jianshe explained.
Looking at the meat, Wang Guihua found her son even more pleasing to the eye: "That's right, if we prepare it better, it will look better on Xiao Ye too."
Our little one has made us proud too.
"Hehe..." Xie Jianshe scratched his head and chuckled a little foolishly.
"What are you grinning about! Your eldest and second eldest sisters will be back soon! And your third brother too!"
"I see them! Tell them to come help right away! Especially your second brother, his cooking skills are perfect."
"good!"
Xie Jianshe is the eldest son in his family, and he also has a younger brother!
The girls were lined up separately, with the eldest sister, the second eldest sister, and the youngest sister!
Xie Meili is the youngest and also the most spoiled!
To avoid revealing his identity to others, Grandpa Lai didn't make a big fuss; he simply ate in a corner.
I've been silently observing all of this.
Zhou Ye was surrounded by a group of female educated youths at the educated youth settlement. Huang Ying said loudly, "Zhou Ye, you are the only one of your kind in our educated youth settlement! I look the best when I put on makeup, shall I do your makeup?"
Suddenly, images flashed through Zhou Ye's mind—images of makeup that sent a shiver down his spine…
That's...that's terrifying!
"Never mind, it feels quite refreshing this way!"
"Are you really not going to wear makeup?" Huang Ying looked at the cosmetics she had prepared and felt a little regretful!
"I mean it!"
Zhou Ye's affirmation left Huang Ying feeling somewhat defeated!
Chen Lan chuckled and said, "How about... we do it?"
A single sentence awakened me from my dream!
"Okay, since today is a good day anyway, and Zhou won't wear makeup, we will! Come on, I'll put blush on you, one by one!"
Huang Ying is in high spirits again!
Zhou watched them put on makeup, and by the end he was practically grimacing as he watched!
The last group of young women in the room looked at Zhou Ye with beaming smiles!
Yes, that's right, it's full of joy!
Those rosy cheeks really looked just like the people in the New Year paintings.
Zhou grinned, thinking, "This... I can understand, but... I still can't accept it!"
Xie Jianshe will be picking people up soon. Although it's just to visit relatives and have a meal, Zhou doesn't have any family here, so everyone from the educated youth settlement has to go!
Treat them like family!
Around 10 a.m., Xie Jianshe arrived at the educated youth settlement, dressed in new clothes.
On the contrary, Su Yunzhou fell ill and went to the hospital in the middle of the night yesterday!
"Tap tap tap..."
"Ah...hahaha...the groom is here, hahaha..."
"Xiao Ye, hurry, are you ready?"
"We should open the door!"
"Come on, come on..."
Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Zhou Ye felt no emotion whatsoever.
Suddenly I felt like I was letting Xie Jianshe down.
For him, it was about putting his grandfather at ease and serving as a tool for exchanging information with him! But for Xie Jianshe, it was about truly getting married.
Should I tell him?
Zhou also felt a sudden jolt in his heart. Oh no... he couldn't come out at this time!
She forcefully suppressed her discomfort and let them open the door.
Huang Ying was the first to go out.
The moment Xie Jianshe saw her face, his pupils dilated in shock!
this……
Huang Ying, completely oblivious, said with a grin, "Oh, here to pick up the bride-to-be! Hehe... Did you prepare a gift? Otherwise, I won't let you go!"
Chen Lan then came out...
Xie Jianshe felt a little flustered when he saw the two of them dressed the same!
I doubt even a little girl would dress like that.
This... has a rather peculiar sense of style, but even dressed like this, it should still look good.
Zhou was the last to come out, and she looked stunning in just a simple red plaid shirt.
I was completely stunned!
"Hehe...look at Xie Jianshe...he's completely dumbfounded!"
"How could I not be stupid? My ancestors' graves must be emitting auspicious smoke! I never expected this!"
"That's right..."
Zhou Ye walked slowly to Xie Jianshe and looked at him: "Is it alright?"
Sure enough, Xie Jianshe's face turned red again instantly... Hei Zi, watching from the side, couldn't help but laugh. To be honest, it was only at this moment that he could see his older brother blush!
The group of people escorted each other to the village chief's house.
From afar, Zhou Ye saw his grandfather sitting by the door, watching everything from a corner.
Zhou Ye looked away!
Now that we're engaged, he should be able to relax, right?
Two large pots were set up in the courtyard, steaming hot, filled with stewed pork, cabbage and vermicelli.
The large, fatty slices of meat floating on top are so tempting they make your mouth water.
Zhou was pulled to a table at the very back by Wang Guihua, where two older sisters she had never met before accompanied her!
She smiled and said, "So you're Xiao Ye, hehe... We're the older sisters from Jianshe. I'm Yanli! I'm the eldest sister!"
"I am Hongli, the second sister!"
Hello! I'm Zhou Ye!
Zhou also greeted him politely!
Xie Yanli looked at Zhou Ye with admiration: "You're such a pretty girl, the same age as Meili, but much more sensible!"
"Yes, it looks like a good one!"
The two older sisters had nothing but praise for Zhou!
The custom here is to eat first, and then the family reunion begins.
After eating, the villagers who were supposed to go to work went off to their jobs! After all, they still had work points to earn. Only Zhou Ye, Bai Xue, and Xie's relatives remained in the courtyard.
Wang Guihua took Zhou Ye's hand and introduced them one by one.
"This belongs to your second uncle and aunt. They live in another village, so you don't see them often!"
"Hello, Second Uncle and Second Aunt!"
"Alright, alright, this is a gift for our first meeting and a fee for changing your address to me!"
As he spoke, Uncle Xie gave her a red envelope containing money as a gift for changing her address to someone else. Aunt Xie, on the other hand, smiled and gave her a piece of red cloth.
Consider this a small gift!
After all, a complete piece of cloth is quite rare these days!
"Thank you, Uncle and Aunt!"
"Oh, wonderful! So beautiful!" Auntie exclaimed.
Next up, it was Uncle Xie's and Miao Zhaodi's turn!
Uncle Xie was a little embarrassed. After all, not long ago, he had knelt down to this future nephew's wife, and now they were family!
"Um... Xiao Ye, from now on we'll be family. So, this is a change-of-address fee from your third uncle and aunt!"
He then took out fifty cents and handed it over.
The Xie family members' faces immediately turned ugly. They could tell from this scene that it must have been Miao Zhaodi's bad idea.
Five cents?
Ha...哄孩子？
Although every family is struggling, getting married is a big deal.
Even if it's difficult, the engagement fee is still more than two yuan, which is usually wrapped in red paper or red cloth.
Uncle Xie not only didn't wrap it up, but he also left it open for everyone to see. This was to give Zhou Ye a hard time, and even to save face.
Miao Zhaodi looked at Zhou Ye smugly, "Heh... You're just a junior, and the Xie family is all here. Do you really dare to lay a hand on me?"
Zhou Ye looked at Miao Zhaodi, who smiled and raised her eyebrows, seemingly provoking her.
Xie Jianshe walked over and looked at his third uncle: "If you're really busy, Third Uncle, then go ahead and get busy!"
The Xie family's family reunion banquet can't be held without you!
Uncle Xie said awkwardly, "This...this won't do! I'm your third uncle, I have to participate!"
Is this money... a bit too little?
Xie Jianshe sneered. Today was indeed a good day; from now on, he would have a right to protect Zhou Ye.
Before, we were afraid of gossip, but now we don't have to worry about that anymore!
"Uncle, you're overthinking it! The villagers give the same amount of gifts, but you're giving them too early. We're engaged, not married yet!"
"This is... a fee for changing your address!"
"Really? I thought Uncle San didn't want to acknowledge us! But it's okay, you're my Uncle San, not Xiao Ye's!"
"Hey, that makes it sound like we're picking a fight!"
Miao Zhaodi said with dissatisfaction.
Then she looked at Zhou Ye and said critically, "Xiao Ye, it's not that your aunt is criticizing you, but you'll be part of the Xie family in the future, so you can't be so stingy."
This "change of address fee" is a token of our appreciation. If it weren't for what happened in the past, we wouldn't be so poor, right?
We had no choice; even getting food was a problem!
This 50 cents, it was saved from our meals! We're pitiful too, please consider it pity for us old folks!
"Oh dear, you don't think it's enough, do you? I didn't know you were so greedy, Xiao Ye!"
Miao Zhaodi successfully angered Xie Jianshe!
He looked at Uncle Xie and said, "Uncle Xie, please leave!"
Uncle Xie also looked at them disapprovingly: "What's wrong with you? As elders, why are you causing trouble on the day of my child's engagement?"
What are you up to?
"If you think 50 cents is okay, then when your child gets married in the future, we'll give 50 cents too. What do you think?"
Miao Zhaodi exploded: "No way! This is different!"
"Zhou is just an educated youth, with no relatives or friends. She might not even have a dowry! Why should she be given so much?"
Besides, you all know how she treated me before.
Isn't it right for me to be angry?
As long as she kneels down and apologizes to me in person today, everything from before will be forgiven! I won't hold it against her anymore!
"and……"
He then looked at Zhou Ye and threatened, "Don't think Xie Jianshe is protecting you. Let me tell you, I am a member of the Xie family."
"If I don't agree, you can forget about marrying into the Xie family!"
"fart!"
Wang Guihua jumped out immediately!
Pointing at Miao Zhaodi, he yelled, "Who do you think you are? Today is a good day, I don't want to argue with you, are you still not done?"
Did you get my permission to bully my daughter-in-law?
We didn't teach you a lesson the last few times, so you think you're something special? Let me tell you, we begged for this daughter-in-law!
Do you understand?
If you dare to give her the cold shoulder again, just you wait.
Miao Zhaodi was so frightened that she took a few steps back!
"You... Sister-in-law, are you confused? You're giving her too much face now. Won't she take advantage of you in the future?"
You can't spoil your daughter-in-law. If you spoil her too much, she'll bully you, her mother-in-law.
Are you planning to marry one and keep her as a goddess?
I'm doing this for your own good!
"Pooh!"
Wang Guihua had long since lost her temper, so she went up to Miao Zhaodi, pinned her down, and slapped her several times!
It's quite rare to see engagement parties turn into fights.
Xie Youfu looked at Zhou Ye worriedly. "Won't the marriage fall through?" he thought. His wife also felt uneasy. "What if the child thinks this future mother-in-law is too formidable?"
Xie Jianshe, on the other hand, tied up Xie Sanshu, and Miao Zhaodi quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.
Miao Zhaodi lost and burst into tears.
But before she could even cry twice, Wang Guihua covered her mouth with a smelly rag. Of course, Xie Meili handed her the rag!
"Waaah..."
Wang Guihua patted her clothes and pointed to the door: "All of you from the third branch, get out!"
Uncle Xie pulled Miao Zhaodi away in a sorry state!
The other aunts also left one after another after recognizing their relatives. The Xie family members were actually doing quite well! The things they received were naturally quite good.
Even Xie's eldest aunt gave Zhou a silver bracelet! She said it was passed down from Xie Jianshe's grandmother.
I hope Zhou won't mind.
After everyone else left, only Xie Youfu's family remained!
Nothing's wrong, and Bai Xue has gone back too!
Xie Yanli looked at the calm Zhou Ye and explained softly, "Xiao Ye, actually Mom isn't fierce at all, she's very gentle!"
The fight just now was an accident!
Mom just doesn't want anyone to bully you!
The eldest sister gave the second sister a wink, and the second sister, Hongli, whispered, "Yes, Xiaoye, don't be fooled by Mom's winning the fight, she actually has a very good personality!"
He'll definitely be incredibly gentle with his daughter-in-law!
Xie Jianshe is such a straight man; he's only realizing this now.
"I'm sorry, I made you suffer just now! Mom, she..."
"It's alright, I actually think it's great! If someone bullies you, you have to bully them back to vent your anger! Mom did the right thing!"
After the engagement, she changed her address to the new person. Just now, Wang Guihua gave herself a big red envelope, which was a gift for changing her address. It was a red silk envelope with a drawstring, which was both festive and beautiful!
So that's why I called out "Mom".
Wang Guihua was so pleased with the praise that she couldn't stop smiling: "Hehe... Good, good! Xiao Ye is right!"
Look at your family, you've welcomed the person in charge!
Xiao Ye, you have no idea, all the sisters, brothers and sisters in our family are a bunch of spineless cowards. You will be the head of our family from now on!
You're in charge!
The more I talk about it, the happier I get!
Xie Jianshe frowned: "Mom..."
We want Wang Guihua to tone it down a bit, so she doesn't scare people!
Wang Guihua glanced at Xie Jianshe with disdain, then smiled and said to Zhou Ye, "Xiao Ye is right, if anyone bullies you, you should bully them back!"
What's with all the high-sounding principles?
Xie Yanli and Xie Hongli looked at each other with a helpless expression.
Mom always complained that the two sisters were too good-natured and that they were easy to bully!
Then, Wang Guihua continued, "Xiao Ye, we've only introduced the elders so far, but we haven't introduced the peers yet."
This is Xie Yanli, your eldest sister!
"Hello, elder sister!"
Xie Yanli smiled and handed over a silk scarf: "We're of the same generation, so I can't give you money for changing your address. This is a small gift, I hope you like it!"
"Thank you, big sister!"
"This is your second sister, Xie Hongli! She has the best personality!"
"Hello, Second Sister!"
"Hello, Xiaoye! This is a dress your second sister bought for you. I hope you like it!"
Zhou Ye looked over and saw a blue plaid dress, a very proper and quiet one. It really suited Zhou Ye.
"Thank you, second sister, I really like it!"
There's no need to prepare gifts for those younger than Xie Jianshe. After all, neither of them is married, and they're the younger generation!
Unexpectedly, Wang Guihua stopped introducing herself, and Xie Meili got anxious!
"Hey...why am I not mentioned! You haven't introduced me yet!"
Xie Meili stood at the back, looking at everyone with dissatisfaction, clutching a box in her hand.
Everyone laughed when they saw it.
Wang Guihua said helplessly, "Why are you getting involved? Don't we already know each other? You're the younger sister, no need for introductions."
"No, you're discriminating against me!"
Just as everyone was getting into the mood, a person with a sorrowful and angry face stared at the family from outside the door!
He was also holding a large brick in his hand!
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