Even though she had a bad relationship with the Xu family, she still had to take Tuantuan and Yuanyuan there. Not going would cause her to be caught up in public opinion.

But she was not worried about the impact of not living in her husband's house, because as early as the year she gave birth to Tuantuan and Yuanyuan, the Xu family gave her and Xu Bing's room to their grandson and informed the couple in a letter.

Except for the main house, all other rooms of the Xu family were built with Xu Bing's allowance. In the end, he didn't even have a place to sleep when he returned home. Xu Bing's mother said in a letter that they should come back occasionally and then just squeeze in with them.

Xu Sui asked, "Sister, why don't I go with you?"

Xu Mian smiled and waved her hands, "Sui Sui, the Xu family is not a den of wolves and tigers. Let me tell you, their greatest advantage is that they are timid. If they were braver, your brother-in-law and I would be worried!"

Xu Bing's identity as deputy battalion commander was enough in the commune.

She continued, "Besides, I am not someone you can manipulate. But I haven't been back for so long that you have forgotten my character. You are worried that the Xu family will be shameless, so you let Hongjun and Xiaolu go together. In fact, with you here, the Xu family will not dare to do anything too excessive."

Of course, she will also observe proper etiquette.

This time when he came back, he brought clothes and supplements for Xu Bing's parents, but not for his brothers.

Zhang Yunxiu nodded with satisfaction, "Sui Sui, you should remember to be as strong as your sister and not be too soft-tempered. If you are too polite, people will think you are easy to bully. Sometimes reputation is not that important."

She was afraid that the young lady was as pale as dough, didn't speak loudly, and would be easily wronged in front of her.

Xu Sui nodded, and Zhang Yunxiucai started talking to them about what they needed to prepare for tomorrow.

Originally, when the man came to propose marriage, the woman did not do anything and could not show too much concern.

But Lu Chenghuai's visit was just a formality. The wedding date had been set, and the gift he brought today was very valuable. Zhang Yunxiu also planned to take a bullock cart to the town early tomorrow morning to cut some meat and cook a delicious meal.

Of course, for a rural family, no amount of preparation is possible.

These things were not handled by Xu Sui and Xu Mian. Zhang Yunxiu and Xu Dasao did not let them interfere at all. They just asked them what they were missing.

Xu Sui said: "I don't eat spicy food, let's make some non-spicy dishes tomorrow."

She forgot to mention earlier that at noon today, Zhang Yunxiu was busy picking up food for Lu Chenghuai, and she could add tea for him from time to time.

"Then I'll ask your father to grind some rice flour and make some steamed meat." Zhang Yunxiu thought for a moment, "Your brother hunted a rabbit in the mountains last time he came back. I smoked it, so let's stew it."

As she spoke, she left the room, apparently to discuss things with Xu Changgen.

Xu Sui and Xu Mian were not idle either, and went to the kitchen to help in the afternoon.

Xu Mian said, "It is said that a married daughter will be treated as a guest when she returns to her parents' home, but Sui Sui and I don't want to be treated as guests by you."

The two of them insisted again and again, and Zhang Yunxiu had no choice.

The next day, before 12 o'clock, Lu Chenghuai came.

Nowadays, when proposing a marriage, the only thing that matters is the betrothal gift. People in the city require "big items" and "three or six legs". "Big items" mean something that turns three times and makes a sound, and "three or six legs" means furniture, beds, 8-immortal tables, stools and the like.

What the country folk value is these three or six legs. If the man's family wants to prepare, the matchmaker will take the initiative to go to their house.

Of course, Lu Chenghuai and Xu Sui's home is on an island, so there is no point in placing these three or six legs.

But 놛's movements were larger than those of three or six legs, and 놛 came in a small truck.

The people in the team knew that the new aunt of the team leader would come to offer betrothal gifts today, and they had been paying attention to the situation here since early morning. However, they did not expect that no one would pay special attention to it, and this situation could not be ignored by anyone.

Lu Chenghuai gave the driver a pack of cigarettes and got out of the car.

The driver also got out of the car quickly, opened the compartment barrier and started moving things.

There are several items, but they are all large.

The Xu family, except Xu Hongjun and Xu Weiguo, were all standing at the door. Even though they were prepared and knew that the things brought by this well-off son-in-law from the capital would definitely not be cheap, Xu Changgen and Zhang Yunxiu were still surprised.

A bicycle, a sewing machine, a double-door wardrobe with large mirrors on the doors, and two large camphorwood boxes almost filled the entire compartment, and the rest of the small things did not attract much attention.

When they were moving down, Xu Changgen didn't care about so much and went to lend a hand. Zhang Yunxiu pulled Xu Sui's sleeve and asked quietly: "Sui Sui, how are you going to carry so many things back to the troops?"

She and the man had discussed it last night. No matter what they brought, they would accept the food, and let the children take the rest to the island. They didn't plan to keep the radio either.

Xu Sui said softly, "Mom, it's rare for us to come back, so we didn't intend to take these betrothal gifts back with us. Just consider them as our filial respect to you."

Zhang Yunxiu felt a little sorry for the money after hearing this. She had no objection to buying these things for their new home.

But Sui Sui said to leave it and let them fend for themselves. She felt that the money was not worth spending. These things were good, but it would be a bit harder without them. It would be better to keep the money so that the couple could use it in the future if anything happened.

Zhang Yunxiu didn't have much time to feel sad, as the grown men soon moved all their things into the house. She still closed the gate and didn't care what the people outside thought.

Today is more formal, the living room is cleaned up, a chair is placed in the middle, and tea has been prepared long ago.

Although there is a betrothal gift, there is no particular style of conversation.

Lu Chenghuai handed cigarettes to Xu Changgen and Xu Dashan. He himself did not smoke, but when something important like this happened, he would always buy a few packs and put them in his pocket.

Xu Changgen really needed to smoke a cigarette to ease his mood, and after a long while he finally spoke, "Xiao Lu, do you think you can take these things back to the island? We have received your kindness, but your aunt and I were planning to let Sui Sui take them back."

I know this young man is capable. Even though this is his first time here, he has prepared everything in no time. It's no exaggeration to say that it has something to do with the situation.

Lu Chenghuai said the same thing as Xu Sui, "Uncle, I'm a soldier, and Sui Sui will follow me. I will definitely have few opportunities to meet you. Sui Sui and I have discussed these things. Just leave them at home. The island will also make arrangements. Don't worry."

"I am the son-in-law of the Xu family. This is also my filial piety. Only when you live well can Sui Sui and I work with peace of mind."

Xu Sui also said, "Dad, Mom, just accept it. I also hope that you can save some energy. With a sewing machine, at least Mom and sister-in-law won't have to stare at the needle tip every day and make their eyes blurry."