On the other side, Chen Zhen arrived at He Jinshu's private school and knocked on the door as he did yesterday. When the servant opened the door and saw that it was a boy, he asked, "Who are you looking for, boy?"
"I'm looking for He Jinshu. I already made an agreement with him yesterday." Chen Chen replied.
The servant boy looked at the handsome boy in front of him and thought that he should be the boy that He Jinshu was talking about.
Although he didn't understand why He Jinshu didn't want to see him, he still followed He Jinshu's instructions and said to Chen Chen: "He Xuezi said that he and you are not familiar with each other. Please don't come to see him again in the future."
Chen Zhen didn't seem disappointed after hearing this. He simply handed the food box to the servant and said, "Please give this food box to him."
The servant boy didn't take it, but politely said, "Student He also told us not to take your things. You should take them back, sir!"
Chen Chen did not withdraw his hand, but instead pushed the food box forward and said to the servant, "It's okay, just give it to him directly. If there's anything, tell him to come to me."
The servant hesitated for a moment but didn't take it. Seeing this, Chen Chen placed the food box in his hand and said, "Thank you. I'll treat you to a meal next time you come."
After saying this, without waiting for the servant's reaction, he turned around, got on the carriage, and drove away.
The book boy had no choice but to carry the lunch box to the other courtyard. It was lunchtime for the students. The book boy walked into the room, handed the lunch box to He Jinshu, and said, "Student He, that boy left after putting down the lunch box. I had no choice but to bring it to you."
Li Yu, who was sitting nearby, heard this and asked curiously, "Brother? Xiaoyan, you said this was given to Jinshu by a brother?"
The servant nodded and said, "Yes, it was given to me by a handsome young man."
Upon hearing this, Li Yu gossiped to He Jinshu, "Jinshu, who is this guy? Is he your husband?"
"Xiao Yu'er, have you become confused from studying so much? Didn't Jinshu say before that he was still unmarried?" another student said jokingly.
Li Yu thought about it and thought Jinshu had mentioned that he was not married yet. Then who was this guy? He was neither a family member nor a husband. Could it be?
"Senior Brother He, this guy couldn't be your suitor, right?" Li Yu asked jokingly, blinking his eyes.
He Jinshu put the food box on the table. When he heard Li Yu's words, his face instantly turned cold, but he did not explain much to Li Yu. He just remained silent.
Li Yu saw that there was nothing he didn't understand, so he changed the subject and said, "Brother He, quickly open it and see what's inside."
Yesterday's meal really amazed them all, especially the lotus pastry, which was pink on the outside and yellow on the inside, with the petals opening layer by layer, looking like a real lotus in full bloom.
I wonder what today brings?
When Chen Chen returned home, his mother called him to the main hall and said to him, "Brother Chen, don't go to the town to deliver food to the young scholar anymore. I'll find a matchmaker to go to his house and propose marriage for you, okay?"
After hearing what Mother Shen said, Chen Zhen said, "Mom, you go to help me propose marriage, and it won't conflict with me going to the town to deliver food."
This way, he could marry Ah Shu earlier and it wouldn't delay him from delivering meals to Ah Shu.
Mother Shen was choked by his words. She had wanted to persuade him to go to town less often, but now it seemed useless, so she stopped persuading him.
Then she changed the subject and said, "Then mother will find a matchmaker this afternoon and go to find you a husband tomorrow."
"Okay, thank you, mother." Chen Chen said with a smile.
In the afternoon, Shen's mother went to find Qian Amo from the same village.
Qian Amo's family are outsiders who drifted to Shenjia Village a few years ago. They have been doing business as matchmakers and boatmen. Because of their good reputation, they are well-known in several nearby villages.
After hearing what Mother Shen was up to, Qian Ah-mo hesitated and said, "Sister Shen, I'll tell you the truth. I can only give it a try, but I can't guarantee whether it will work or not."
After all, Brother Zhen's "record" is so amazing that people can find out about it with just a few inquiries. Moreover, the other party is from a scholar family. He really has no confidence that he can make up such an unrelated situation.
Mother Shen smiled and said, "Qian A'mo, just tell the truth. Tell the truth about Chen'er's situation. If it works out, that's great. If it doesn't, that's fine too."
After all, marriage proposal is just a formality, and Brother Ting is the key.
After hearing this, Qian Amo asked in surprise, "If someone asks, can you tell them about this fight?"
"If you can say it, just say it. No matter what they ask, just tell them the truth. No need to exaggerate or be vague." Mother Shen instructed seriously.
After hearing this, Qian Ah-mo felt strange. If she told the whole truth, they would definitely not agree. Did this sister Shen really want this to succeed? Or did she not want this to succeed?
But since he has accepted this task, he should try to be as tactful as possible when the time comes. Although Brother Zhen behaves in a somewhat bold manner, he is actually a good boy at heart.
The next day, while Shen Zhen was cooking for He Jinshu at home, Qian Amo went to Wujia Village.
After Chen Zhen prepared the meal, he drove the carriage to the town again.
After knocking on the door this time, the servant boy saw him and said, "Little brother, you are here again?"
Chen Chen smiled and nodded, then handed him the things in his hand and said, "This small box is for you, and please give the other food box to He Jinshu for me."
While the two were talking, several students hiding behind the door on the inside were anxiously asking the one in front, "Did you see her? Is she very beautiful?"
Because they heard Xiao Cang say yesterday that the guy who delivered the food was very handsome, was pursuing He Jinshu, and his cooking was so delicious, so several students became curious and wanted to see what this guy looked like.
"I see it, I see it. She really has a face as pretty as a peach and an extraordinary appearance." A student in front exclaimed.
The students behind him saw this and said, "Now that you have seen it, please give up your seat and let us see it too."
After that student gave up his seat, another person squeezed forward. After seeing the person's face clearly, he couldn't help but sigh: "Brother He is so lucky."
At the gate, the servant took the food box and asked politely, "Excuse me, what is this young man's name?"
It is not polite to always call someone "this young man" or "that young man".
"My name is Chen Zhen, you can call me Brother Zhen." Chen Zhen replied.
The book boy did not address him as Chen Zhen called him, as that would be impolite. He was still young, so he said, "Then I will go in first, little brother Chen."
Chen Zhen waved to him, turned around, got on the carriage and left.
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