Chapter 41 Engagement and meeting the parents...
Meet the parents! Of course, the sooner the better.
The next day happened to be Saturday, so we set it as that day.
Having made the decision, Qi Lin handed in his passbook again.
This time Gu Ruyi did not refuse. After all, they were getting married soon, and it would be meaningless if the division was too clear.
Gu Ruyi was not surprised when she saw that there were only more than 20,000 yuan left in the passbook.
Gold has never been cheap in any era. Today, gold costs about thirty yuan per gram. Qi Lin would have to spend at least thirty thousand yuan to buy two kilograms of gold. It would be strange if the money in his passbook did not change.
However, if we compare it with a few decades later, gold is now very cheap. You can only make money if you buy it, and there is no loss.
Although gold is safe, the payback period is rather slow, so it is not a good investment option in the coming golden age. Investing in gold is worse than buying land.
The topic went a little off topic, and after Qi Lian left, Gu Ruyi went out again to prepare the gift for their wedding.
This time she went straight to the drugstore.
That’s right, as a meeting gift, Gu Ruyi planned to give some medicine.
If someone didn't know the situation, they would probably think Gu Ruyi was stupid.
Who would give medicine as a gift after a wedding? It's so unlucky.
But what Gu Ruyi gave was not just any ordinary medicine, but the magic medicine that every woman dreams of.
That’s right, after several months of hard work, Gu Ruyi finally learned how to make Xiji Pills.
They also learned from the experience and changed the formula of Xiji Pills, removing all substances that are harmful to the human body.
The price is that the efficacy of Xiji Pills is halved.
In the past, the effects of medicine could be seen after taking it for half a month, but now it takes at least a month.
But compared to damaging the body, Gu Ruyi felt that everyone would choose her improved version.
After buying the medicinal materials, Gu Ruyi went to buy some medicine-making tools and started working when he got back.
On the other side, Qi Lan pedaled his bicycle until it almost started smoking, and ran back home in a hurry.
“Mom…Mom…Mom…”
Qi's mother was taking a nap upstairs. When she heard her son screaming like a ghost, she got up, opened the door and yelled, "What are you doing, you little bastard? You're calling for help!"
Qi Lin smiled so hard that his face almost broke. "Mom, mom, Ruyi has agreed to marry me. Please take out the betrothal gifts you prepared for me and find a good matchmaker. We will go to propose tomorrow."
Unexpectedly, it was such good news. Qi's mother's anger disappeared completely. She raised her thumb and praised, "Hahaha, good boy, someone finally wants you. You are really good. Don't worry, mom will make sure everything goes well."
"Old Qi, Old Qi, take out your Panda brand cigarettes quickly, and also take out the Maotai that you have treasured for twenty years."
Father Qi, who was working, felt distressed when he heard his wife's words and asked quickly, "What's the matter? Why do you need to take my cigarettes and alcohol?"
Cigarettes are fine, but Maotai is his lifeblood. He only had one sip on his 50th birthday.
"Your son is getting married. Do you think it's a big deal?"
As soon as these words came out, Qi's father was also happy.
"Oh! The brat has finally made it this far. Back then, I got the marriage certificate with you in just one week. Even if he doesn't succeed, I don't want to admit that he is my child."
Qi’s mother: Can this be compared? No shame in being old.
"Just shut up! Don't force me to slap you on this happy day."
Father Qi: “…”
Fearing disaster, Qi's father quickly changed the subject.
"Just cigarettes and alcohol aren't enough, right? I know the Ye family has two treasured old hams from Dian Province. I'll go get them."
"There are also three turns and one ring, and all of them must be arranged in place. Don't let other people's children suffer."
Mother Qi rolled her eyes at Father Qi and said, "You don't even need me to tell you. I prepared all this eight hundred years ago."
Not only are they prepared, but they are all the most expensive.
Qi's mother was very satisfied with Gu Ruyi. Not only was she pretty, but her cooking skills were amazing. Any dish she cooked could make people dizzy with its fragrance.
With such a perfect daughter-in-law, Qi's mother wished she could be carried back in a sedan chair carried by eight people, and she would never let anyone down.
Qi's father and mother were busy all the time, and Qi Lian was not idle either. He went to find Wang Erhu to get the wild geese.
Nowadays, eight kinds of gifts need to be prepared when proposing a marriage: cigarettes, alcohol, sugar, longan, red dates, ham, turtle, and most importantly, a live goose.
But in reality, the live goose is just a low-end version, and the high-end version is the wild goose.
In order to marry his most precious person, Qi Lin of course wanted the best match. He not only wanted to get a wild goose, but a pair of them.
Wang Erhu: You are aloof and great. You make big promises and I run myself crazy.
There are no wild geese in their area! The key is that it will be the next day, so Brother Qi might as well tie him up and send him to propose marriage.
Wang Erhu was so worried that his hair dropped out, but there was nothing he could do. His elder brother's lifelong event could not be neglected. Wang Erhu could only call his brothers to go to Heihe City overnight and buy two wild geese at a high price.
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After all, it was a marriage proposal, so Gu Ruyi got up very early the next day. Not only did she clean the house, she also changed into a newly made rose-red floral dress.
Normally, Gu Ruyi doesn't like to wear such brightly colored clothes, but today is her engagement day after all, so she has to wear something festive.
In addition, because there were no elders in the family, Gu Ruyi specially invited Aunt Zhang to help entertain the Qi family.
Wait, speaking of parents, Gu Ruyi suddenly remembered that her mother had disappeared since the last time she made a scene at the factory gate.
Although what she said was quite harsh at the time, given her mother's temper, she would not be afraid.
Also, didn’t she say that she would get Gu Ruyi married after receiving the betrothal gift? There’s no way she would just rest until this is done, right?
Strange, really strange.
"Ruyi, come quickly, people are coming."
Aunt Zhang's shout instantly made Gu Ruyi forget the doubts in her mind and she started to entertain people.
The moment she opened the door, Aunt Zhang exclaimed, "Oh my God!"
Gu Ruyi thought something was wrong, so when she looked up, she was also shocked.
It’s nothing, it’s just that there are too many people coming.
There were at least twenty people in the crowd, and everyone had something in their hands.
Aunt Zhang was almost dazzled, thinking, not only did he get eight gifts, but he also got three turns and one ring, and most importantly, there was a color TV. The family of the person Gu Ruyi found must be too wealthy.
Such a good family, once you get along well with them, you will become their network, so you must treat them well.
Thinking of this, Aunt Zhang immediately welcomed everyone in warmly.
When she saw Gu Ruyi again, Qi's mother couldn't help but be delighted.
Other mothers-in-law would think that Gu Ruyi looked like a vixen when they saw her, and that she might seduce their sons.
However, Qi's mother thought that her son had done a great job by bringing such a bright and beautiful girl home.
Judging from Gu Ruyi's looks, she would have definitely become a royal concubine in ancient times. If she married her son, that brat would have made a fortune.
The more she thought about it, the better it seemed. Qi's mother immediately started chatting with Gu Ruyi and Aunt Zhang.
After chatting for a while, the group got down to business.
Qi's mother posted the gift list to show their sincerity. Aunt Zhang, on behalf of the woman, also expressed her request that the Qi family treat Gu Ruyi well, etc.
After a full hour, the proposal was finally completed and the wedding date was set.
In the 1970s, marriages didn’t have that many rules and didn’t take too much time, so the wedding was set for a month later.
As for the betrothal gift, the Qi family gave a high amount, a full six hundred and sixty-six yuan.
After the agreement was reached, the Qi family left quickly, leaving only the betrothal gifts on the ground.
Only then did Gu Ruyi feel that it was a little unreal.
Unexpectedly, after only half a year of traveling through time, she not only had a new life, but was also getting married.
It always feels a bit fast.
As soon as this thought came to Gu Ruyi's mind, she heard a "cackle" sound.
When I turned around, I saw that Xiao Hei, the greedy dog, was actually licking the wild goose with his tongue.
It's almost become meat in the mouth, no wonder the wild geese are scared and cry "ga ga".
Xiao Hei, you are really cruel! They even dare to eat national second-class protected animals.
oh! Wait, not yet.
You can’t eat that either, geese are so cute! Gu Ruyi couldn't bear to let Xiao Hei take their lives.
Just as she was about to stop her, Qi Lin, who had returned, was faster than her.
Qi Lin held Xiao Hei in a bear hug and said in a lecturing tone, "Xiao Hei, those are the tokens of love between your mother and I. If you dare to hurt them, I will smash your balls."
Xiao Hei: “Woof woof woof woof…”
Gu Ruyi: Although she didn’t understand, she knew that Xiao Hei must have cursed very dirty.
"Xiao Hei, go eat!" Xiao Hei's temper is like a little firecracker. If you let it be, I'm afraid he will scold Tian for three days and three nights in a row.
In order to protect her ears from suffering, Gu Ruyi could only choose to divert its attention.
Let’s have dinner…
Xiao Hei walked away, wagging his tail madly.
Gu Ruyi then asked Qi Lian: "Why did you come back again?"
Qi Lin pointed at the things on the floor and said, "The sewing machine and TV are too heavy. I'll help you move them into the house."
How are these things heavy?
It's clear that someone's real intention is not in the bar!
If Qi Lin knew what Gu Ruyi was secretly complaining about, he would definitely cry out that it was unfair.
He was really afraid that Gu Ruyi would come back tired from moving things. As for other ideas, the status had been decided, it was a matter of time, there was no need for him to panic. You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.
Young people have endless energy. In just a few minutes, Qi Lian had moved all the things.
"Ruyi, I'm leaving first."
Are you planning to leave now?
It seems that she was thinking the wrong way.
Gu Ruyi silently said "I'm sorry" to Qi Lin, and then quickly called him, "Brother Qi, wait a minute, I want to trouble you for something?"
Qi Lin immediately felt a little aggrieved, "Ruyi, we are getting married soon, why are you still so polite? If you have anything to say, just tell me directly. No, just order me directly."
Gu Ruyi smiled when she heard this, and didn't bother to be polite with Qi Lin, "Then go and help me check what happened to my parents? They haven't contacted me for a long time, and I always feel something is wrong."
“They…”
Qi Lin touched his nose awkwardly and said apprehensively, "I...I think my uncle and aunt don't like Sijiu City, so they arranged for them to work in the coal mine in Shanxi."
High EQ: Don’t like it.
Low emotional intelligence: chased away.
Gu Ruyi immediately understood what Qi Lin meant and asked in surprise, "How could they agree to this?"
Working in a coal mine is actually pretty good these days, with high pay and good benefits, so even though it's dirty and there's a chance you'll lose your life, people still rush to do it.
But those were people who were unemployed and had no choice but to go. Gu's father and mother were both working and were workers in the imperial city. Their salary was not bad. How could they be willing to go digging coal?
Even a fool wouldn't agree to that, not to mention that they are not fools at all.
Qi Lin coughed twice, with a smile on his face, "I have to go. My aunt and uncle's love affairs have come to us. If they don't leave, our family will fall apart."
Gu Ruyi's pupils trembled, "What, they both..." cheated.
Qi Lin nodded, but did not mention that it was he who arranged the person.
And it's the kind of honey trap where they demand money, tickets, and even ask for a job at a huge price.
If they were not reluctant to sacrifice money for work, the Gu couple would not have run away with their family.
This was exactly what Qi Lan wanted. The Gu family was a dog-skin plaster. As long as they were in Sijiu City, they would definitely keep causing trouble for Ruyi and make her angry.
It was different when they went to other places. Qi Lian informed the leaders of the coal mine and insisted that no letter of introduction be given to the Gu family.
Without a letter of introduction, they can't take a single step, and they can never get in Ruyi's way again in this life.
Gu Ruyi had no idea that Qi Lan had done so much in secret. She was so naive that she thought that the Gu couple were really caught having an affair.
Both of them do this kind of thing, they are worthy of sleeping in the same bed.
"It's just too easy for them, they should be criticized," Gu Ruyi was still a little unhappy.
Qi Lin actually wanted to do the same, but there was no way. It was their fault for giving birth to Gu Ruyi. If she ruined their reputation, it would also make Gu Ruyi lose face.
However, they shouldn't think too highly of themselves.
Qi Lian assigned Gu's father and mother to work as night soil collectors, and both of them were temporary workers. The work was tiring, smelly, and they didn't earn much money.
They can neither live well nor die, so they are actually no different from the walking dead.
After hearing Qi Lian's arrangement, Gu Ruyi felt relieved.
Should!
That family doesn't deserve a good life.
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