It's already quite remarkable that Shen Jingnian was willing to marry into the family, but Shi Nanxing even made a marriage certificate for him. Isn't that deliberately slapping the Shen family in the face?
Therefore, Si Huashang was somewhat worried about whether the Shen family would actually come to propose marriage today.
“He proposed to marry into the family himself; no one forced him,” Shi Nanxing said, looking at Si Huashang. “If neither of them can face what they have proposed, then what right does he have to come to my Shi family to propose marriage?”
Si Huashang nodded. "That makes some sense. I hope Xiao Shen can withstand the test."
Grandma Si was also getting anxious. "It's almost eight o'clock, and there's still no news from Xiao Shen. Could he have really been scared away by Nan Xing's marriage proposal?"
Si Huafeng squinted and said, "If he gets scared away, he'll be a coward! Anyway, our Shengbao is so outstanding, we don't lack people to marry into our family. If he gets scared away, we'll just find someone better."
Almost as soon as he finished speaking.
slap slap slap -
The sound of firecrackers crackling and popping filled the air outside.
Grandma Shi was the first to react, and said with a smile, "It's Little Shen!"
According to the traditions passed down from our ancestors, on the morning of the marriage proposal, when the groom arrives at the bride's house, he must set off a string of firecrackers as a way of knocking on the door.
This also serves as a way of telling others that the family's daughter has been betrothed.
Grandma Si smiled and said, "Then you should go out and greet them quickly."
Now that we've decided to form a marriage alliance, we can't keep putting on airs, especially since Shen Jingnian's mother is here today.
A large group of people walked out in a grand procession.
The three elders, Old Lady Shi, Old Lady Si, and Old Master Jiang, remained in the main hall.
The three of them were the most senior members present, so naturally they couldn't go out to greet them personally.
Outside the Shi family manor.
Shen Jingnian, Old Madam Shen, Shen Jingshu, Yun Zhengyi, and Yun Haotian all arrived.
This was the first time the parents of both sides had met.
Jiang Ning helped Grandma Shen up and introduced her with a smile, "Auntie, these are my parents, and these are my eighth uncle and aunt."
Shen Jingnian then introduced the family of three to his sister and brother-in-law.
After exchanging greetings at the entrance, we proceeded to the main hall.
Jiang Ning then introduced, "Auntie, this is my grandma, this is my maternal grandma, and this is my grandpa."
Although Old Mrs. Shen was of a different generation than Old Mrs. Shi and Old Mrs. Si, she was already over forty years old when she was born, so she was about the same age as the three elders of the Shi family.
Except that Mrs. Si is a little older.
The four elderly people got along very well, and before long, they sat down together and started playing mahjong.
The eight uncles and aunts of the Si family were chatting with Shen Jingshu and Yun Zhengyi.
Yun Haotian, on the other hand, became acquainted with the thirteen older brothers of the Si family.
After the meal, the formal marriage proposal process began.
Shen Jingnian respectfully handed over the marriage certificate, "Uncle, my mother and I have already signed the marriage certificate. From now on, I am a member of the Shi family. Please take a look."
Shi Nanxing opened the marriage certificate and saw that the names had indeed been signed.
He looked up at Old Madam Shen again and saw that she was laughing so hard that her eyes were almost closed, talking to Si Huashang. She didn't seem to care about marrying into the family at all.
This family is quite interesting.
The old man was a simple-minded person.
The son was also wholeheartedly devoted.
Shi Nanxing, clutching the marriage proposal document, tore it in half before anyone could react, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it away.
Snap--
The crumpled paper was accurately thrown into the trash can.
Shen Jingnian was quite frightened by this scene and quickly said, "Uncle, if I have done anything wrong, please don't be angry. Just point it out and I will correct it immediately."
Grandma Shen was also startled. "Yes, yes, Ningning's father, getting angry is bad for your liver. If there is anything our Shen family has done wrong, please just tell us."
Yun Zhengyi and Shen Jingshu, who were standing nearby, both stopped talking and looked over.
At this moment, Grandma Shi spoke up with a smile, "Little Shen, Little Shen's mother, don't panic."
At this point, Old Madam Shi looked at Shen Jingnian and said, "Actually, your uncle is very satisfied with you. The so-called marriage certificate is just a test for you. We never intended for you to marry into the family. You and Shengbao can just have a normal marriage. In our Shi family, we don't have the saying that a married daughter is like water spilled from a cup. No matter how long Shengbao has been married, she is still our Shi family's granddaughter, and her child will be our Shi family's successor."
"We don't have any other requirements for you, as long as you and Shengbao come back to see us twice a month after you get married. As for the New Year's Eve dinner, if you don't mind, the two families can eat together, and the two families can take care of the child together."
Grandma Shen quickly replied, "No problem at all, no problem at all! It's so much more lively to have New Year's Eve dinner with so many people!"
After saying that, Grandma Shen pressed on, "Grandma Ningning, we have no objections to what you said, so can we settle the important matter of the two children today?"
She can't wait to see the two children get their marriage certificate and then hold her big, fat grandson!
Shi Nanxing nodded. "Okay."
The matchmaker hired by the Shen family immediately handed over a red piece of paper. "Mr. Shi, these are three auspicious dates that our matriarch consulted. Please take a look."
Grandma Shen immediately changed her tune, "Father-in-law, the date I chose can only be used as a reference. The specific date will have to be decided by you. We will listen to you."
People raise their heads to marry off their daughters, and lower their heads to take in wives.
When it comes to wedding arrangements, the groom must listen to the bride.
“Okay.” Shi Nanxing took the paper, turned around and discussed it with the three elders and the eight uncles of the Si family. A few minutes later, Shi Nanxing looked at Old Madam Shen again, “Mother-in-law, we have discussed it and decided that the two children will be born on the sixth day of the first lunar month next year.”
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