Zeng Lingshu carefully looked at the girl in front of him and became more and more satisfied. She had clear eyes, generous manners, and good looks. Standing together with his second son, she looked like a golden boy and a jade girl, not to mention how well-matched they were.
"Good girl, you are so thoughtful to come all the way to pick us up." Zeng Lingshu held her hand.
Her smile is like a spring breeze, gentle and warm, full of kindness and care.
Zeng Lingshu greeted Hu Chuang again, "Comrade Hu, I'm sorry to bother you. My second son told me that you've been worried about him a lot recently."
Hu Chuang: "Auntie, you can just call me Xiao Hu. Lao Gu and I are close friends, so this little favor is nothing."
Gu Jingqi struggled down and hugged Lin Jingshu's legs. He tilted his head back, looked at her with his big round eyes, and said in a baby voice, "Hello, Auntie."
The child's tender voice echoed in her ears. Lin Jingshu's face suddenly turned red and she forgot to answer for a moment.
Gu Chengze picked up the little guy and said, "When did you become so sweet? Did you eat some candy?"
"No, Uncle, please don't wrongly accuse me."
Gu Jingqi is four years old this year. He has a childlike innocence, but sometimes he looks like a little adult.
I hadn't originally planned to bring him along this time, but the little guy knew he could see his second uncle, so he insisted on following me.
Zeng Lingshu thought that her son and daughter-in-law were busy at work, so it would be okay for them to take the child with them, so the little guy came along to join in the fun.
"Hello, second sister-in-law."
Gu Chengli's words made Lin Jingshu's face flush even redder. She cleared her throat and replied, "Hello."
Come to think of it, Gu Chengli is older than her, so isn't it inappropriate to call him by his name directly?
Gu Chengli seemed to see through her annoyance and said cheerfully, "Just call me Chengli."
"Hello, Chengli."
Gu Chengze: "It's getting late, let's have dinner in the city before going back."
"No, we ate on the train. Let's get down to business first. Jingshu is here, so let's go shopping together and pick out something we like."
Zeng Lingshu was talking about three turns and one ring. She didn't know the bride price here, but guessed it was similar to that in Beijing.
"Yeah, I like shopping with my grandma."
"You want me to buy you some candy, right?" Zeng Lingshu said, pointing out what he was thinking.
Because of Gu Jingqi's presence, the few of them talked and laughed along the way.
Shuimogou Brigade has a superior geographical location. It is only a half-hour walk to the county seat and an hour's drive to the city.
Ding Xiangzhi stood at the door and looked towards the village entrance. "Why hasn't he arrived yet? Was he delayed on the way?"
"No, it might come soon."
Ding Xiangzhi saw a chicken flying out and quickly caught it to prevent it from flying around and losing its feathers.
"Here I come."
Lin Mu heard the sound and shouted into the house.
Lin Yongkang and Ding Xiangzhi quickly packed up their things and came out, not forgetting to check if there was anything inappropriate on their bodies.
Today is their daughter’s big day, and as parents, they can’t let her down.
As soon as Zeng Lingshu got out of the car, she shook Ding Xiangzhi's hand and said, "Hello, Comrade Ding. My last name is Zeng. Jingshu heard that you are younger than me, so how about I call you Xiangzhi?"
Ding Xiangzhi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw her kind smile. She looked quite amicable, so her daughter would not be bullied after marrying into the family.
"Of course, I'll call you Sister Zeng then."
Zeng Lingshu didn't forget Lin Yongkang who was standing by her side. She apologized to him first, "Chengze's father has official business and can't get away for the moment. I'll apologize to you later."
Lin Yongkang knew that Gu Chengze's father was an exception and could not leave Beijing without special circumstances. As a former soldier, he understood the reason and expressed understanding.
The elders were all having a great time together, and the younger ones were also having a great time chatting with each other.
Many people heard the noise and gathered around to watch the fun.
"Are you here to propose marriage? Xiao Gu's family looks like they are rich."
The clothes they were wearing looked not cheap at all. The material, style and workmanship were exquisite, unlike those produced in a small place like theirs.
"Look, he's carrying so many things!"
The requirements for getting married in the countryside are not as high as in the city. As long as the betrothal gift is given, the three turns and one ring don’t matter.
Giving it would be icing on the cake, but no one would say anything if you don’t give it.
The son-in-law of the Lin family is a city dweller, so the betrothal gift he gave must be quite large. Look at how extravagant he is in buying things.
Everyone is jealous, wondering why they don’t have such a promising daughter!
Feeling the gazes coming from all directions, Lin Jingshu ran home as fast as she could.
It's really annoying. I feel uncomfortable being stared at like a target.
According to my family, I don’t need to buy the three-turn and one-ring gun, because I have to join the army and I can’t take my things with me.
When they were in the city, Zeng Lingshu insisted on buying some. After Lin Jingshu's persuasion, she agreed and bought a lot of gifts to bring back.
The betrothal gifts will be converted into money and given to the young couple to take away. These gifts are gifts to the Lin family. It is their first visit, so the etiquette is appropriate.
Gu Chengze and Hu Chuang moved the things into the yard. Gu Chengli carried bags of gifts, and even Gu Jingqi was holding a small package in his hand, saying it was a gift from his mother to his aunt.
"The Lin family has really become prosperous."
"They also say Jingshu has a crush on Zheng Guoqiang. I think it's just a rumor. With Xiao Gu as good a partner as her, who could be interested in him?"
"I heard that Lin Qiaoqiao said that on purpose because she was afraid someone would steal her man."
"This girl is so black-hearted, she even betrays her own family. You can only judge a person by his appearance but not by his heart."
While everyone was discussing, Lin Qiaoqiao stood behind and looked at Lin Jingshu with deep eyes. What's the point of coming from Beijing? She's still poor.
Even so, she still said that she was a city person and was reluctant to buy even a three-turn or a ring. Guoqiang promised her that he would buy them all when they got married.
Let them enjoy the glory. Lin Jingshu will have no place to cry in the future.
She was secretly looking forward to this day coming soon, and she couldn't wait to see Lin Jingshu being abandoned.
As soon as Gu Jingqi got home, he couldn't stop her and pulled Lin Jingshu to the chicken coop to pick up eggs.
However, Ding Xiangzhi had picked up the eggs early in the morning, and the chicken coop was now empty.
In order not to discourage the little guy's enthusiasm, Lin Mu secretly put one in when he was not paying attention, which made the little guy happy.
"Grandma, look at the eggs I picked up."
Gu Jingqi held the egg carefully, his face tense, afraid that he would fall down in the next second.
"Xiao Qi is amazing. Did you say hello to your grandparents?"
Gu Jingqi raised his head and said in a loud voice, "Hello, Grandpa and Grandma. My name is Gu Jingqi, and I am four years old."
"Oh, this child is so smart and so likable." Ding Xiangzhi grabbed a handful of candy and gave it to him, replacing the egg in the little guy's hand.
Gu Jingqi opened his mouth and said "Wow", his little hands were eager to try, and his eyes glanced at his grandmother.
Seeing her nod, his eyes narrowed with a smile, "Thank you, grandma!"
After saying that, Gu Jingqi took the candy in his pocket and shared it with his uncle and aunt.
Looking at the younger ones playing in the yard, several adults talked about the two children's lifelong events.
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