Chapter 284: Confirmed by eye contact, met the right person [Continue to ask for subscription]

The next morning.

After breakfast, Deng Shirong went across the street to smoke with Zhang Guoan, waiting for the arrival of Old Lady Zhu.

Zhang Guoan said, "Uncle Jiu, I have already asked my acquaintances in the Public Security Bureau. They do have a new deputy director recently. His name is Zhu Junjie. He is indeed a retired military officer and is also from your Songshan Commune. This information matches what the old lady said."

Deng Shirong nodded and said, "I will talk to this elder sister later. If the conversation goes well, I will arrange for her son to meet my Ah Zhen. As for whether they can get along well, it depends on whether they are destined to be together."

In fact, marriages in this day and age are basically arranged by matchmakers. Any problems between the man and woman are conveyed through the matchmaker. It is extremely rare for parents to meet and talk directly.

The reason why Deng Shirong decided to take action personally was mainly due to the influence of later generations' thoughts.

In later generations, due to the busy work schedule of young men and women, it is common for parents to arrange blind dates for their children. Both sets of parents have photos of their children in their mobile phone albums, and then they meet and talk with each other. If they think conditions are right, they will give each other's contact information to their children.

There are also cases where the boy's parents, led by a matchmaker, go to the girl's house specifically to find a blind date for their son.

The two of them were chatting while smoking. After about 20 minutes, Zhang Guoan saw the figure of Old Lady Zhu and quickly said to Deng Shirong, "Uncle Jiu, the old lady who came over is Zhu Junjie's mother."

Deng Shirong looked over after hearing this and found that what Zhang Guoan said was right. The old lady was indeed not young anymore. No wonder her son, who had a bright future in the army, eventually chose to transfer to the local area. His parents were already this age, and if he did not choose to come back to accompany them, they would probably face the regret of "a son wants to support his parents but they are no longer there".

"Ah Biao, have you eaten yet?"

"Eat it. Have you eaten it?"

“I ate it too!”

Mrs. Zhu came over, and Zhang Guoan greeted her and introduced her, "A cousin, this is the big boss of Suifeng Hotel, his surname is Deng. I have already told Boss Deng about your son's matter, and he is also very interested. You two fellow villagers can have a good chat!"

Deng Shirong took the initiative to greet him: "Hello, relative!"

Mrs. Zhu also greeted politely: "Hello, cousin!"

In Bobai County, the two terms "A cousin" and "relative" are widely used.

Some people like to joke. When someone greets them and calls them cousin, they will reply "move your cousin away"? This means they are asking about the origin of this cousin. Then the person who greets them will "talk a lot". As long as one of his relatives can marry someone with this surname, the cousin relationship is established.

The term "relatives" is the same. Even if they are eighteen generations distant relatives, they are still relatives.

Therefore, in Bobai County, it is common to greet strangers with the term "Abiao" or "relative".

It was especially popular in the 1980s and 1990s, and many people in later generations still call them that. Especially on the Internet, brothers from all provinces would affectionately call Guangxi netizens Guangxi cousins, which is actually similar to the name "Abiao".

After the two greeted each other, they sat on a small bench and started chatting.

Deng Shirong asked, "A cousin, how many children do you have?"

Mrs. Zhu said, "I have five children. My two sons have long since separated from the family and are living on their own. My two daughters have also long been married. Now the two of us live with our youngest son."

Deng Shirong said: "I have seven children, five sons and two daughters. My eldest son is married and has two children. Now the Suifeng Hotel is handed over to him and his wife. Because my wife passed away early, my eldest daughter has been helping her brother and sister-in-law take care of the children for more than two years.

As for the other five children, they are still studying now.”

Mrs. Zhu praised: "You are so lucky to have so many children, cousin!"

People of their generation believe in strength in numbers. In the village, the family with more brothers is more powerful and basically no one dares to bully them. Therefore, it is normal for sons to be envied by others.

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "You have five children, which is not too few. I heard from Brother Zhang that your youngest son is a high school graduate. My eldest daughter's education is a little bit lower. She only finished junior high school and stopped studying. However, a few years ago, I specially hired an educated youth to be a teacher to teach her high school knowledge. Although she does not have a high school diploma, her cultural level is not much worse than that of a real high school graduate."

Old Mrs. Zhu said quickly, "That's enough. It's rare for a girl to graduate from junior high school. There are very few girls in our village who can graduate from junior high school."

Deng Shirong said: "My eldest daughter has been obedient and sensible since she was young. In addition, her mother passed away early, so she has been in charge of the household affairs for so many years. Whether it is farming or various household chores and needlework, there is nothing she can't do.

Because she is so sensible and has such a good temper, I swore in front of her mother's grave that I would help her find a husband with a good character who would not bully her. Your son is an outstanding soldier, and his moral character is definitely fine, but I wonder what his temper is like?"

Old Madam Zhu said, "My cousin, my youngest son does have a bit of a temper, but people who know him well know that he is a very easy-going person and won't lose his temper easily. He will definitely not bully his wife."

The two chatted for a while, and Deng Shirong had a basic idea of ​​the old lady's character.

Even though the old lady is almost seventy years old, she is still a "junior" in front of Deng Shirong. After all, Deng Shirong lived for eighty-eight years in his previous life, and he has been reborn for several years. Together, he is in his nineties. This experience is really not comparable to that of ordinary people.

They say that people become more shrewd as they age, and this is not just talk.

Of course, some people become more confused as they get older, which is also related to their physical condition.

Moreover, it is undeniable that educated people are smarter than uneducated people.

Therefore, after chatting for a while, Deng Shirong basically understood Mrs. Zhu's character. She was not the kind of difficult old lady. If he was lucky enough to become her relative, he would not have to worry about his daughter being bullied by her mother-in-law.

"Relative, I have one last question."

Deng Shirong looked at Mrs. Zhu and said, "My eldest daughter has never wanted to get married so early. She wants to stay at home for two more years before finding a partner.

Therefore, I agree to arrange for the two young people to meet first. If they are attracted to each other, we can arrange the marriage first. However, I am afraid that the marriage time will not be so fast. I need to make this clear to you first, so as to avoid misunderstandings later. "

When Mrs. Zhu heard this, she couldn't help but frown. Her youngest son is already 24 years old this year. This age is nothing in later generations. He is just a young man who has just graduated from school. But in the countryside of this era, although he is not very old, it is indeed time for him to get married.

Plus, she and her husband are already quite old, and they really want their youngest son to get married this year.

After much difficulty, she found a girl with good conditions, but it took two more years before they could get married, which made her more or less disappointed.

However, it is indeed difficult to find a daughter-in-law with good conditions, and Mrs. Zhu would not give up just for this reason.

"It's good if we can decide. Let's get married two years later!"

"Since you have no objection, cousin, then you can see when your son is free and arrange a place to meet."

"I'll go back and ask my son, and then I'll come out in the afternoon to tell you the time and place, okay?"

"Sure. If I'm not at home, just tell Brother Zhang and ask him to tell me."

"Okay, I got it!"

…

Two days later in the morning.

In Deng Yunzhen's room.

While helping her sister-in-law dress up, Zhang Xiuping said, "Ah Zhen, you have to take this blind date seriously. After all, it's not easy to find someone with such good conditions.

Take myself as an example. If I hadn't been lucky enough to meet you and dad, and then fortunately to follow your brother, but had followed someone else, how could I have lived such a good life now? I'm afraid I don't know where I am, carrying manure!"

Deng Yunzhen said in a confused manner: "Sister-in-law, I know it's hard to find a good partner, but this blind date came a little too suddenly. I don't want to get married so early!"

Zhang Xiuping comforted her, "Didn't Dad tell you that a blind date is just for you to meet the man. Even if both of you are satisfied, you have the final say on when to get married, so you don't have to worry about getting married!"

Deng Yunzhen said, "That's what I said, but I was still a little nervous on my first blind date. Sister-in-law, you didn't have a blind date with my brother, but came directly to my house to visit. How did you feel at that time? Were you nervous?"

Recalling the scene at that time, Zhang Xiuping smiled and said, "Of course I was nervous. I knew I would come to your house to visit the next day. My mind was confused that night. I tossed and turned in bed and couldn't sleep. At that time, I was wondering what kind of person your brother was? Would he like someone like me? What should I say when I see him? Anyway, I kept thinking about this and that in my mind, but it was all self-inflicted trouble. When we actually met, I was not so nervous.

So, you don’t have to worry about this or that, just treat him as an ordinary customer in our restaurant.”

The comfort from her sister-in-law, who had been through it all, was effective. Deng Yunzhen was visibly more relaxed and nodded, "Yeah, there's no need to be so nervous. Dad told me to treat him as a friend first. Once I get to know his personality better and feel like we're really suitable for each other, it won't be too late to talk about marriage."

"You're right to think so!"

Zhang Xiuping had already fixed her sister-in-law's hair and said, "Ah Zhen, please get up and look in the mirror to see how this hairstyle looks."

Deng Yunzhen walked to the mirror in front of the closet and looked sideways. Her sister-in-law had braided two long pigtails for her, tied the ends of the pigtails with rubber bands, and then tied a colorful ribbon to make a beautiful bow. The two long pigtails hung in front of her chest, which looked pretty good.

"Sister-in-law, you are so skillful. Although I can braid pigtails, they are not as natural and beautiful as yours."

Zhang Xiuping said: "It's mainly because you don't like to dress up. If you dress up more, your braids will naturally get better and better."

Deng Yunzhen couldn't help but shook her head and said, "It's okay to dress up occasionally, but I don't have the patience to spend so much time braiding my hair every day."

Zhang Xiuping smiled and said, "You haven't met your ideal person yet. If you and this deputy director are in love this time, you won't find braiding your hair troublesome anymore!"

Deng Yunzhen also laughed and said, "Then let's talk about it when I see you are right!"

…

Nine fifty in the morning.

Led by matchmaker Zhang Guoan, Zhu Junjie and his family of three came to Suifeng Hotel again.

Looking at the majestic building in front of them, the mood of the family of three was completely different from a few days ago.

A few days ago, they came to the Suifeng Hotel for dinner and were real diners, but this time they came for a blind date and their date was the daughter of the owner of the Suifeng Hotel, so their mood was naturally different.

When we entered the restaurant, we skipped the polite greetings.

It was under such circumstances that Zhu Junjie and Deng Yunzhen met.

When the two greeted each other, they looked at each other. Although they were not instantly attracted to each other as shown in TV dramas, both of them left a very good first impression on each other.

In Zhu Junjie's eyes, the girl in front of him was full of attraction.

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She had two pigtails, a Dacron shirt on her upper body, and a floral skirt on her lower body. The hem of the Dacron shirt was tucked into the skirt. The corseted skirt made her waist look very thin, and the two big mountains hidden in the shirt were very conspicuous, forming a very charming curve.

This figure is really attractive.

Her appearance is not that beautiful, but she is acceptable.

In addition, Deng Yunzhen was at the peak age of a woman at that time, and with the bonus of her family background, the aura and temperament she exuded made her originally low appearance rise by two levels.

In short, at this moment, Zhu Junjie was moved.

In Deng Yunzhen's eyes, Zhu Junjie is also an extremely attractive man.

He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his short hair made him look very energetic. He was wearing a green military uniform that was common in that era. Perhaps it was because he had been a soldier for six years, but the green military uniform that looked ordinary to others had a unique temperament on him.

In short, Deng Yunzhen was satisfied with this first impression, as the other party's appearance was more in line with her aesthetic standards.

After the two sides greeted each other, they went into one of the private rooms in the hotel together.

The waiter brought the tea immediately.

Deng Yuntai was also in the box. After seeing Allen Chu, he had been looking at him silently. The more he looked, the more familiar he felt. At this time, he could no longer help it and asked, "Ajie, did you go to Songshan High School?"

Zhu Junjie nodded and said, “I studied at Songshan High School.”

Deng Yuntai smiled and said, "No wonder you look familiar to me. I am the same age as you and I also went to Songshan High School. If I remember correctly, I was one year older than you."

Zhu Junjie was also a little surprised when he heard this, and quickly looked at Deng Yuntai carefully.

Although several years have passed, the two had lived in the same high school for a year after all, so they still had some impression of each other. If they met in normal times, it would be difficult to recognize each other even if they felt that the other person looked a little familiar. But when they knew that they were alumni, it would be a different matter to recognize them.

"If I remember correctly, the eldest brother should be in Class 13, right?"

Deng Yuntai smiled and nodded, "Yes, I'm in Class 13, and you were in Class 17 as far as I remember?"

Zhu Junjie also nodded and smiled: “Yes, I’m in Class 17.”

Zhang Guoan couldn't help but laugh when he saw this, "This is really a coincidence, but you are both from Songshan Commune, you are of the same age, and you both attended high school, so it's not strange that you attended the same high school."

Old Mrs. Zhu didn't expect that her youngest son and the girl's eldest brother were schoolmates. She said with a smile, "If I had known, I would have let Xiaojie start school a year earlier, then he and the eldest brother might have been classmates."

Deng Shirong smiled and continued, "Maybe it's really possible."

With this relationship in place, both parties feel more relaxed when chatting.

The elders talked about things before and after liberation, while Deng Yuntai and Zhu Junjie recalled the people and events in high school. Deng Yunzhen didn't say much the whole time, just sat there quietly listening to the elders and big brother chatting.

After chatting for more than half an hour, Zhang Guoan, the part-time matchmaker, smiled and suggested, "Ajie, Azhen, you two young people can go out shopping, or watch a movie together. You don't have to stay here with us old guys."

Zhu Junjie had experienced gunfire and fire before, so he would not be a coward in this regard. He nodded, stood up and said, "Ah Zhen, let's go out for a walk?"

Seeing her father's encouraging eyes, Deng Yunzhen nodded and stood up.

So, the two of them greeted each other's elders, then walked out of the box and the hotel together.

When passing by the cashier counter, Zhu Junjie naturally did not forget to say hello to his sister-in-law Zhang Xiuping.

Zhang Xiuping responded, and then while Zhu Junjie wasn't paying attention, she winked at her sister-in-law mischievously, making Deng Yunzhen, who was already a little shy, face even redder.

After leaving the restaurant, Allen Chu looked at the graceful girl standing next to him. She looked so beautiful when she was shy. He took the initiative to ask, "Ah Zhen, it's not appropriate to talk while watching a movie. How about we go to Nanliu River together?"

Deng Yunzhen hummed and said, "All is fine."

After determining the location, the two walked side by side towards the Nanliu River.

Nanliu River is the largest river that flows into the sea among the coastal rivers in southern Guangxi. It originates from Lianhuading of Dayong Mountain in Beiliu County, flows southward through Yulin, Bobai, Pubei, Hepu and other counties (cities), and enters the Beibu Gulf at Dangjiang Commune in Hepu County. It is 287 kilometers long and has a catchment area of ​​8,635 square kilometers.

Shipping in Bobai County is mainly carried out through the Nanliu River.

The two walked side by side for a while, and Allen Chu said, “Ah Zhen, let me tell you about my experience from childhood to adulthood!”

Deng Yunzhen said "hmm".

"I am the youngest child in the family, and the age gap between me and my brothers and sisters is quite large. My eldest brother got married the year after my mother gave birth to me. My eldest nephew is only two years younger than me, and he also got married last year. In a few months, I will be promoted from an uncle to a grandfather."

Zhu Junjie walked side by side with Deng Yunzhen while talking about his own situation: "Because my age difference with my brothers and sisters is quite large, I have been favored at home since I was a child. They always take care of me first, whether it is food or clothing.

I was ignorant at that time, and I was naughty all day long, causing a lot of trouble for my family.

It was not until I entered junior high school that I became a little more sensible. However, the character developed in childhood is not so easy to change. After graduating from high school, I failed to get into college, so I developed a strong interest in joining the army. I especially admired our ancestors who drove away the Japanese invaders and established the new China today.

At that time, my older brother had already separated from the family and lived on his own, and my two older sisters had also married, so I was the only one living with my parents.

Under such circumstances, my parents naturally didn't want me to join the army. However, my mind was full of military camps at the time, so I didn't listen to their advice and insisted on joining the army.

My mother finally couldn't persuade me and had to agree.

What I didn't expect was that the war broke out the second year after I joined the army. When I was transferred to the front line, I was excited and worried, with very complicated emotions.

War is cruel, and the dangers on the battlefield are hard to describe. I am really lucky to be able to come back alive."

Deng Yunzhen heard this and interrupted, "Tell me in detail about your experience on the battlefield. I like to hear this."

"Okay, then I'll tell you, at that time..."

By the time the two men reached Nanliu River, Zhu Junjie had almost finished telling them about his experiences on the battlefield.

Then, Zhu Junjie looked at Deng Yunzhen and asked, "Ah Zhen, can you tell me about your experiences since childhood?"

Deng Yunzhen said somewhat embarrassedly: "My experience from childhood to adulthood is not worth mentioning at all, not as exciting as your experience."

Zhu Junjie smiled and said, "It was only after I joined the army that I had this unique experience. When I was at home before, it was the same. Just tell me about your life from childhood to adulthood!"

Deng Yunzhen looked at the surface of the Nanliu River, recalled the past days, and said with some emotion: "When I was young, my father was a master of the tile kiln of the brigade, and my mother was also hardworking and capable. Although I had many brothers and sisters, my living standard was still good in the village.

However, my mother later passed away due to illness, and my father had to take care of the family alone. He had to take care of our food and drink, as well as the education of seven of us siblings. Life was difficult for several years.

It was not until the country’s reform and opening up that my father partnered with others to contract out the brigade’s tile kiln, and life gradually got better.”

Zhu Junjie said admiringly: "Uncle is really amazing. Even though life is difficult, he still insists on supporting you seven brothers and sisters to study."

Deng Yunzhen said proudly: "My father did better than anyone else in the village in this regard. If other families had such difficult living conditions, they would basically support their sons to go to school, and it would be impossible for their daughters to go to school. But my father treated all seven of us equally. As long as we wanted to go to school, he would support us."

(End of this chapter)