Chapter 103 Gua Gua Gua "Getting married in our house?"
Because of the division of the family in the morning, lunch was a little late.
Old Nie, beaming, managed to get some privately brewed grain wine from someone else's house. "Let's try Old Yu's grain wine today. He still has quite a bit. If it tastes good, I'll buy some more tomorrow for the wedding banquet."
Seeing this, Xiang Yao fried an extra plate of peanuts at noon, which were coated with fine salt grains and smelled delicious.
Old Nie was a person who never hesitated to give compliments. While eating, he gave Xiang Yao a thumbs up and repeatedly praised Xiang Yao for his fried peanuts.
He knew that his son had started a business in private, so he didn't think much about the origin of the peanuts.
However, Nie Baichuan's eyes lingered on the peanuts for a moment, as if he was thinking about something.
He helped organize and bring back Xiang Yao's things from the Xiang family. How come he didn't know that this girl also brought peanuts?
Xiang Yao did not notice Nie Baichuan's expression, and naturally did not notice this omission. She was too happy when she moved. When people are happy, they will inevitably get carried away and completely forget about this matter.
After receiving such sincere praise from Old Nie, she felt as if she had drunk some fake wine, feeling intoxicated, dizzy, and happy. She couldn't describe how happy she was.
She grew up with her grandparents, who had the mindset of the older generation. They would only point out what was done wrong and would never praise the children, whether in private or in front of outsiders.
Therefore, Xiang Yao had never experienced the feeling of being praised by his elders. When he was praised suddenly, he felt as if all his bones had become lighter.
"Dad," she said sweetly, "If it's delicious, eat more. I'll fry it again tomorrow!"
Old Nie took a sip of wine from the rim of the glass. The smell made his nose wrinkle and his eyes narrow. He exclaimed repeatedly, "These peanuts are fried really well. They're so delicious when you chew them! I'm so blessed! Ah, life is so wonderful!"
What he said was quite funny, and Xiang Yao couldn't help laughing again.
She couldn't help but look at Nie Baichuan, teasing with her eyes: Why didn't you inherit Old Nie's humorous personality?
Nie Baichuan understood, smiled helplessly, picked up some food and ate without saying a word.
Xiang Yao smiled and took the initiative to pick up a piece of eggplant for him and asked, "Is it delicious?"
Nie Baichuan nodded: "It's delicious."
"Then eat more."
"Yeah, okay."
Old Nie looked left and right, and his heart was happy again.
His son is really good at finding a wife. Xiang Yao has only been here for a few days, but as a father, he has seen more smiles on his son's face than in the past few years.
It’s really different when you have a partner, wow.
After dinner, Nie Baichuan took the initiative to wash the dishes. Xiang Yao put some words together and told Old Nie about building a house on the land not far away.
To be honest, she was a little nervous when she said that, but she didn't expect that Old Nie was just stunned for a moment and then laughed.
"That's great. You're a good and filial child. Your mother is very lucky to have a daughter like you." Old Nie said, "If you need any help, just let me know. I won't worry about the money. I know Baichuan has some. Tell him to give it to you."
Xiang Yao pursed her lips and smiled: "He has handed it to me."
Old Nie laughed heartily. "Good boy, he's not much worse than I was back then. When I was young, I used to hand over all my salary to his mother."
Xiang Yao knew that Nie Baichuan's mother was no longer alive, and was afraid that Old Nie would be upset if he mentioned this matter, so she quickly changed the subject.
Old Nie was genuinely concerned about the young couple. Upon learning that they were going to Xiang Yao's grandmother's house in the afternoon, he quickly called in Nie Baichuan, who was wiping his hands after washing the dishes, and gave him some instructions.
"This is your first visit, so you have to pay more attention. Go to the supply and marketing cooperative on the way and buy some more gifts and cakes. Don't we have a smoked fish at home? You can take that too."
Nie Baichuan nodded: "Don't worry, Dad, I know everything."
"That's fine," Old Nie said, feeling quite relieved. "I'm not too worried about you in that regard. As the saying goes, courtesy is always welcome."
He asked, "Has the team agreed to the granting of the foundation?"
Nie Baichuan: "We're still discussing it. Uncle Dashan has no objection, but we'll have to see what the brigade headquarters says."
Old Nie: "Okay, I'll go over there this afternoon and talk to Secretary Huang."
Although Huang Guofu was well-known throughout the Shitang Brigade for his habit of cursing people with shit, piss and fart, he was a good person who cared about the team wholeheartedly. He had no prejudice against the Nie family. On the contrary, because Old Nie was an intellectual, he would often come to chat with them whenever he had time.
Because of this friendship, Old Nie's words are more effective than those of young Nie Baichuan.
Nie Baichuan nodded: "Then I'll trouble you, Dad."
Old Nie waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, let's just live a good life."
It has been so many years since he was sent back to his hometown, and he no longer has any desire to return to Beijing. He just thinks that he will never have to experience those things again in the future. As for where he lives, that is not important.
Xiangjiawan is pretty good. He lives a comfortable life now and has no complaints or fears about anything.
After digesting the food, Xiang Yao and Nie Baichuan went out.
With a bicycle, it’s very quick to get to Lao Liu’s house. We arrived there in no time.
Old Liu’s house.
The sun is shining brightly at this moment and the men are not at home. Old Mrs. Huang and her wives are drying mountain products in the yard.
Some mushrooms or herbal roots need to be dried in the sun first. Ever since the Liu family started doing this, they have been very active.
"Grandma! Mom! Auntie! Second auntie!" Xiang Yao jumped off the bicycle and shouted a lot.
When Liu Qiaoyun heard the voice, she immediately stopped what she was doing and walked to the gate of the yard to greet him.
"Yaoyao!" She wiped her hands on her clothes, but her eyes couldn't help but look at Nie Baichuan who was holding the bicycle. "This is Comrade Nie?"
As a fellow Xiangjiawan native, she of course recognized Nie Baichuan, but she didn't expect this young man to be standing next to her daughter. The atmosphere between the two was quite strange, which made her a little uncertain.
Xiang Yao hummed, glanced at Nie Baichuan, and said, "Mom, let's go in and talk first. I have something to tell you."
"Okay, okay, that's right," Liu Qiaoyun forced her eyes away from the young man and led him inside. "Let's talk inside, let's talk inside."
She saw Nie Baichuan unloading bags from the car and following Xiang Yao with them in his hands. She stammered, "Why, why did you bring so many things? Are these for your grandma?"
Xiang Yao motioned Nie Baichuan to follow, took Liu Qiaoyun's arm and walked in front, saying, "Yes, it's for grandma's house. Let's go in and talk."
The suspicion on Liu Qiaoyun's face grew even thicker, but as her daughter was holding her arm affectionately, she didn't dare to ask directly.
Old Mrs. Huang, Liang Chunlian and Zhang Xiaonian also came over enthusiastically, looking at Yao with such kind and friendly eyes.
Old Mrs. Huang has always doted on her granddaughter. As for her two aunts-in-law, it was because since Xiang Yao introduced them to the job of collecting mountain products, the family's wallets have gradually become fatter.
Xiang Yao, he's the Liu family's God of Wealth! Lucky Star! How could he not be so approachable?
After some greetings, the two aunts chattered like a hundred sparrows for a long time before they sat down in their chairs and began to get down to business.
Oh yes, the so-called main topic is naturally Comrade Nie Baichuan.
The people who came to collect the mountain products from the Liu family were brothers under Nie Baichuan, so the Liu family didn't know that the boss behind the scenes was Comrade Nie, but this didn't stop them from asking him all sorts of questions, almost asking directly what his relationship with Xiang Yao was and why he sent her here.
But everyone has figured it out now. The person who brought so many gifts to the door might not be Xiang Yaochu's type!
Xiang Yao first introduced the two parties, then coughed twice and said solemnly, "Mother, grandmother, aunts, I have already obtained the marriage certificate with Comrade Nie Baichuan, and we are now husband and wife."
After she said this, she looked at Liu Qiaoyun and saw that the smile on her mother's face froze. She obviously did not expect that the first time her daughter brought someone to her, they were already in a relationship with a certificate.
She quickly took Liu Qiaoyun's hand and explained in detail, telling her the whole story.
Of course, she appropriately embellished her relationship experience with Nie Baichuan, saying only that they had been secretly dating for a long time. If it weren't for the Zhou family matter, she would have originally planned to bring Nie Baichuan to see it.
"...So, let's get married first, so that the grandmother's family won't have anything else to say."
When Xiang Yao finished speaking, Liu Qiaoyun's face was already covered with tears. Others also sighed and said that the Xiang family was really inhumane.
Not only did they drive away Liu Qiaoyun, their daughter-in-law, but they also forced Xiang Yao to marry into such a family. It was really disgusting.
"Well, this is a case of good things coming after a lot of hardship," Liang Chunlian said with a laugh. "Qiaoyun, don't cry anymore. What are you crying about? I think Comrade Nie is a very good person and a perfect match for our Yaoyao. This is a good thing!"
Zhang Xiaonian also quickly said, "Yes, yes, look at Xiao Nie riding such a shiny bicycle. He's really promising! Yaoyao can finally live a good life."
Old Mrs. Huang glared at Zhang Xiaonian and asked, "Look at what he is saying. He is just staring at other people's bicycles. What a shame!"
When she was young, she was also obsessed with looks and loved to look at those handsome guys with rounded features. At this moment, she looked Nie Baichuan up and down attentively, and her slightly cloudy eyes suddenly brightened up.
"I see Yaoyao's eyes follow mine. Look at this young man, he's so handsome! We can't find such a handsome young man in our entire brigade! If I were forty or fifty years younger, I would definitely not choose that old man, your father, but a young man like Comrade Xiao Nie!"
Xiang Yao chuckled and followed her grandmother's gaze to look at Nie Baichuan. Seeing that he was unusually embarrassed, a sly smile appeared in her eyes.
Liu Qiaoyun cried for a few breaths, but was persuaded to stop by her sisters-in-law and her parents.
In fact, she was also satisfied with the young man Nie Baichuan, but the news of her daughter's marriage came too suddenly, and with the Xiang family being so inhumane, she couldn't help but feel worried.
I was worried that my daughter was desperate and seeking treatment, that she didn't want to, that she had entrusted herself to the wrong person and would suffer in the future, I was afraid...
She had so many things to fear, but she considered herself a cowardly and incompetent mother. Layer upon layer of worry and self-blame weighed on her heart, making it too painful.
Xiang Yao held her mother's hand and comforted her in a relaxed tone, "Mom, don't worry. I'm living a good life. Nie Baichuan is really a good man. He rushes to do the work at home. He is hardworking, willing to work, and considerate. He gave me the money to manage. If I marry him, I won't suffer any hardship at all."
Nie Baichuan also spoke up, "Mom, I will never let Xiang Yao suffer any injustice."
Although he spoke little, his voice was clear and his words were decisive and convincing, which immediately made the elders present feel more favorable towards him.
Moreover, the word "mother" was called so smoothly and naturally.
Liu Qiaoyun held her daughter's hand tightly. After the storm, the sky cleared up and she couldn't help but smile: "Okay, you will live your own life eventually. It's good to separate from the Xiang family. If you can live a good life in the future, then your mother will be relieved."
She looked at Nie Baichuan and said sincerely, "Comrade Nie, I know you're a good child. Everyone in our team knows you're kind-hearted. I hope you can keep your word and take good care of Yaoyao in the future. Don't let her suffer or feel sad."
Nie Baichuan nodded seriously: "I will."
Xiang Yao curved her eyebrows and talked about getting married in a few days.
Zhang Xiaonian was shocked and blurted out, "Getting married in our house?"
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