Chapter 439 Li Ye: Who did you learn this love poem from?
The next morning, Li Ye was indeed pulled out of bed by his grandmother.
I looked up at the watch and it was not even half past six.
But grandpa, grandma, dad and even Han Chunmei had already changed into new clothes and were ready to go.
Yesterday, Teacher Ke talked to Wu Juying about booking a big banquet for today and inviting Li Kaijian and his wife to come over for the gathering.
But this is too early! We have to go there at least by 10:30 or 11:00.
So Li Ye said lazily: "Grandma, it's too early. We're just meeting and having a meal. Don't be so serious."
Grandma glared and said sternly, "Don't waste your words today. Do what I tell you to do. Go and call your sister right now, and then we'll meet at the restaurant in Chaoyang. You know where that restaurant is, right?"
When Li Ye saw this scene, he felt a bit like the scene in the TV series "The World" where the Zou family was preparing to welcome the high-ranking father-in-law and mother-in-law of their eldest son. He unconsciously put himself in a low position.
So he was a little unhappy, and immediately complained: "I haven't eaten yet! You..."
Wu Juying pointed a finger at Li Ye's forehead and said, "Eat, eat, eat. You won't starve to death if you skip a meal. Save some space for lunch!"
Li Ye wanted to argue, but he saw that his grandfather's eyes were also unfriendly, and his cheap father Li Kaijian actually put his hand on the buckle of the belt.
“.”
Who can bear these three huge mountains suppressing us at the same time?
Li Ye had no choice but to go out and call his sister and brother-in-law while mumbling.
And the eldest aunt Li Mingyue, who had heard the noise a long time ago, also came out and found her father with a smile.
"Dad, what are you doing? Wait for me and Zhixian! We just need to wash our faces."
Li Zhongfa looked at his eldest daughter who showed signs of being a bit stubborn, and could only say coldly: "Mingyue! There are some things I don't say, but you should understand them, so don't always be annoying. If you want to go back today, go back. If you don't want to go back, go out for a walk by yourselves."
Li Mingyue stared at her father blankly, the grievances in her heart surging like a raging sea.
She really didn't understand. She had only made such a small mistake and hadn't caused any substantial loss to Li Ye. Why was she so unwelcome now?
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Zaojun Temple is not far from Zhongguancun. Li Ye deliberately slowed down his pace and arrived at Li Yue's house at a little after seven o'clock.
But at this time Li Yue had really gotten up, and he took a broom and swept the yard clean.
Think about the new brides in later generations. Those who don’t sleep until eight o’clock are all diligent people. People like my sister Li Yue are simply an extinct species.
Seeing Li Ye coming, Li Yue asked in surprise: "Xiao Ye, why are you here? I won't be back until tomorrow? Were you drunk yesterday?"
According to Dongshan's rules, the bride's brother has to pick up his sister on the third day, and today is only the second day, so Li Yue laughed at Li Ye for being drunk.
Li Ye looked at the broom in Li Yue's hand and said with a droopy face: "Why don't you, Mr. Yang, get up and sweep the yard? Are you pretending to be a big shot?"
Li Yue smiled and said, "No, he went out to buy vegetables. There is a spontaneous vegetable market in the west, where nearby vegetable farmers bring their own vegetables to sell. They are very fresh and cheap. If you go too late, you can only pick up what others have left."
After hearing this, Li Ye calmed down.
"Pick out some suitable clothes for him. Teacher Ke and Uncle Wen are inviting our family to dinner today, and they asked you to take him over."
"Take Yumin with you? Oh, I'll find him some clothes right away."
Li Yue was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly went to look for clothes.
Only Li Ye, who had frequently gone to the Wen family for free meals in recent years, did not take such dinners seriously. Even Li Yue, who had meals with Wen Leyu at Zaojun Temple all day long, did not dare to neglect such matters.
After Yang Yumin came back with two net bags of vegetables, Li Yue urged him to take a shower, just like he was taking a bath and changing clothes.
It was only at this moment that Yang Yumin learned of Wen Leyu's identity, and he couldn't help but sigh at how well Li Ye hid the truth.
Many people envy the relationship between Li Ye and Wen Leyu. After all, they were in love in college and had a deep and strong relationship. However, many girls with "good conditions" gave Li Ye hints later, which made some people feel sorry for Li Ye.
But now it seems that Li Ye is both ruthless and accurate, having locked on a young wife of overwhelming quality several years in advance.
When everyone arrived at the dinner location, it was indeed still early, but Wen Leyu and his brother Wen Guohua were sent by the Wen family to "get ahead" and arrived earlier than them.
Now the two sides are more compatible and they value each other very much!
Wen Guohua invited Li Zhongfa and others to go to the room for tea first, while Wen Leyu circled around Li Yue, like a kitten looking for food, sniffing around mysteriously.
Li Yue couldn't help laughing and asked, "Xiao Yu, what are you looking at? Is there something wrong with my clothes?"
Wen Leyu shook his head slowly: "I want to see what's different about you."
Li Yue's pretty face suddenly turned red.
She said angrily, "Why are you in such a hurry? It's too early for you to be a child!"
But Wen Leyu's face also turned red, and after a long while he lowered his head and whispered: "It's getting late!"
“.”
At around ten o'clock, Teacher Ke and Wen Qingsheng arrived.
After everyone exchanged pleasantries for a while, they got down to today's topic.
Li Ye originally thought that the Wen family had a meal together today to express their gratitude because they were unable to attend the Wen family's sister's wedding yesterday.
But who would have thought that today's situation was caused by him.
Teacher Ke smiled and said, "In the blink of an eye, Xiaoyu and I have been away from Qingshui County for more than two years. However, in these two years, our relationship has not only not become distant, but has become closer."
"It's just that the two children have been chatting by themselves all along, and we adults haven't expressed our opinions. This doesn't conform to the rules of our Dongshan, right?"
"Lao Wen and I also like Li Ye very much, so I wanted to take this opportunity to ask you what you think of our Xiao Yu?"
“.”
When Teacher Ke said this last sentence, Li Ye, Li Yue and Yang Yumin were all very shocked.
They really didn't expect that Teacher Ke would actually bring up this matter on his own initiative. This was almost the rhythm of "reverse matchmaking".
It's not decades later now. In many places in Dongshan, "matchmaking" is still an honorable thing for the man!
But Li Zhongfa, Wu Juying, and even Li Kaijian were not as surprised as Li Ye and Li Yue.
Li Zhongfa said ashamedly: "It is reasonable that we should be the ones to 'talk it out', but I think the child is still in school so it is our family that neglected it. You want to ask how our Xiaoyu is? Is there any need to talk about it? She is very good."
“Hahahaha~”
Everyone laughed, and Wen Qingsheng also smiled and said to Li Zhongfa: "What do you mean by neglect? Uncle Li, I don't like what you said! You have to drink one more glass later. Let's not say such polite words in the future."
Li Zhongfa puffed out his chest and said proudly: "One cup is not enough? Today we have discussed the matter of our two children. It is a big happy event. I have to drink at least four, five, six or seven cups."
"Talking it out" is the first formal procedure for marriage in some areas of Dongshan. It is similar to the approval of "meeting the parents" in other places, indicating that both parents support the two children to date.
This is different from free love. The next few steps are to choose a date for engagement, get the marriage certificate, and get married.
And after it is established, every Dragon Boat Festival, August 15th, and Spring Festival, the boy's children have to send holiday gifts to the girl's family.
It can be said that once things are "talked out", the marriage of a newlywed couple is on the right track, and except in very rare cases, there will basically be no such thing as breaking up the couple.
Li Ye was surprised and happy, while Wen Leyu was happy and shy.
Especially when grandma Wu Juying and Han Chunmei took out two "money-paying" coupons and handed them to her, her little face looked like peach blossoms in March, so tender and bright, and so beautiful.
You have to accept this money. If you don't accept it, it means you are not satisfied with the man's family situation.
Seeing Wen Leyu's face flushed with shame, Wu Juying smiled and said, "Look, both kids are embarrassed. Why don't you let them go out and play by themselves for a while?"
Li Ye and Wen Leyu stood up and went out.
Li Yue thought about it and decided to leave. After all, she was a junior and had no say here.
But Teacher Ke smiled and said, "Xiao Yue, you two can't go out! If you go out, who will pour the wine and water?"
“.”
Wen Qingsheng also said to Yang Yumin: "We had a group activity at our unit yesterday, so I didn't attend your wedding. I owe you for this. I'll organize a party some other day and invite Lao Qi from your unit to congratulate you individually."
"Why don't you pour your Uncle Wen a glass of wine?"
Yang Yumin hurriedly got up to pour the wine. While pouring the wine, he quickly thought, who in his unit has the surname Qi?
It seems that except for a big boss who ranks very high, there is no one with the surname Qi.
Li Ye and Wen Leyu left the private room, and the latter's face gradually became less red, but it was definitely redder than usual.
Wen Leyu was swinging her little shoes and kicking the ground again and again, with her head down and smiling, no one knew what she was thinking.
But then she heard an infuriating remark: "This tradition also has its drawbacks. You look at money, but why don't I? It doesn't matter if you have a lot of money or a little, but this rule is disrespectful to men."
For a long time in Dongshan, the groom received money for changing his name, but there was no red envelope for meeting the bride.
Wen Leyu stared at Li Ye for a long time, and suddenly handed over his two shares of money: "I'll give you my money, and you let me watch you for the rest of my life, okay?"
“.”
Li Ye looked at Wen Leyu, whose face had turned rosy again, and suddenly asked, "Where did you learn this love poem from?"
Wen Leyu's chest puffed up with anger as he said, "What do you mean you learned it? I just thought of it myself, okay?"
Regardless of the public, Li Ye suddenly put his arm around Wen Leyu's waist and murmured, "Well, think of a few more in the future, I'll write them down for us when we are old."
"Get out of here, get out of here!"
roll?
How is that possible? I have finally come this far, it is not easy to leave!
(End of this chapter)
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