Xu Xiaoou came back right after finishing her tutoring session. She hadn't even had a chance to call her grandfather yet. Oh well, that's it. She longed for a family too, so she decided to take things one step at a time.
I ran to the dormitory building and found the dormitory supervisor. "Auntie, I'm not staying at school today."
"What happened?" I really feel sorry for this girl; I've never seen her relax.
"Auntie, I have something to do today. I need to call home."
"Make a phone call? Then I'll leave the door open for you."
"Auntie, no need, I'm staying at a friend's house tonight, and I have something to discuss with them."
The dormitory supervisor stopped trying to persuade them. If it were any other child, she certainly wouldn't have let them leave so easily, but Xu Xiao'ou was different; she was a sensible child.
Xu Xiaoou came out of the school and saw Cheng Zhiyuan waiting for her at the school gate.
"Let's go, I've already agreed." At worst, we'll go earlier tomorrow, but we can't be late; we're still waiting for the scholarship.
"Okay, you haven't eaten yet, have you? You shouldn't eat out. We've saved some food for you at home."
Xu Xiaoou hesitated, "Isn't this a bad idea?"
"There's nothing wrong with it, you don't need to be so polite."
Xu Xiaoou stopped talking. Anyway, that's how it is, there's no need to dwell on it anymore.
It was already nine o'clock when the two of them got home. Er Ya was in the living room with them.
"Xiao Ou, sit down quickly, I'll go cook some dumplings for you."
"Auntie, thank you so much for your help."
"It's alright, sit down."
"Auntie, then you can call my grandpa first."
“Okay, then you can ask your grandfather to let us meet tomorrow. You can decide the location at your house.”
"Okay, I understand."
"Mom, I'll go cook dumplings. You stay here with Xiao Ou, so I won't have to ask you if anything happens."
"Okay, go ahead. The dumplings are meat dumplings, so cook them a little longer," Er Ya instructed her second son.
Xu Xiaoou dialed her home phone and waited quite a while before the call was answered.
"Xiaotong, go and call Grandpa to answer the phone."
"Xu Xiaoou?"
"Yes, it's me. Could you please ask Grandpa to answer the phone?"
"Wait."
A few minutes later, Grandpa's voice came through the phone.
"Grandpa, I'm Xiao Ou. I met the man today, and they want to meet you tomorrow. You can decide the location."
"Okay, then come to my house. Give them your address, and I'll wait at home."
"Okay, Grandpa, you should go and rest now."
"Xiao Ou, where are you?"
"I'm at the man's house, I just arrived, and I'll be staying here tonight."
Er Ya nudged Xiao Ou after hearing her words, gesturing for her to hand over the phone.
"Grandpa, Auntie wants to talk to you."
"Um."
After Er Ya answered the phone, she said, "Hello Mr. Xu, I am Cheng Zhiyuan's mother. I brought Xiao Ou here today mainly to confirm the time with you. I will come to see you tomorrow and we can talk about Xiao Ou's marriage."
"That's too fast!"
“Mr. Xu, please don’t be upset. Both children are interested, and we are a respectable family. I feel sorry for Xiao Ou, and I will be able to take care of her from now on.”
Grandpa Xu was silent for a moment. "Okay, I'll wait for you tomorrow." He hadn't taken good care of his granddaughter himself, but since someone else wanted to take care of her, then so be it.
Er Ya handed the phone to Xiao Ou again, giving her some space, and went to the kitchen.
"Grandpa, I'm willing to go through with this marriage. Putting aside their family's circumstances, I'm also willing to marry Cheng Zhiyuan. He's about to graduate."
And I have a very good impression of his mother.
"Okay, you can decide for yourself. I'll see him tomorrow."
Xu Xiaoou hung up the phone, and Cheng Zhiyuan came in. "Xiaoou, the dumplings are ready, let's go eat."
Cheng Zhiyuan ate another bowl with Xu Xiaoou. "How was it? Not bad, right?"
"Mmm, it's very delicious."
After finishing their meal, the two cleaned up the dining room and kitchen.
Er Ya was waiting for them in the living room. "Xiao Ou, Auntie will take you to rest."
"Auntie, thank you so much for your help."
"You're welcome. Can you take the day off tomorrow?"
Xu Xiaoou felt a little sorry for this year's scholarship, but given the situation tomorrow, she really couldn't show up.
"Auntie, that's fine."
"Okay, go and rest. Let's have breakfast early tomorrow."
Xu Xiaoou lay in her warm bed, still a little drowsy. She had actually ended up staying at her boyfriend's house today, and they had only just met.
The next morning, Xu Xiaoou heard the noise outside and got up. Since it was inconvenient yesterday, she had only washed her feet, so she put on yesterday's clothes, quickly tidied up the room, and went out.
"Xiao Ou, why are you up so early?"
"Auntie, I'm awake."
"Why don't you go lie down for a while longer?"
"No need, I'll help you make breakfast."
"Okay, sure."
Once the Cheng family members were all up, the courtyard became lively.
Hu Peizhen also got up early today. She knew that Zhiyuan's girlfriend had come to her house last night, and she felt a little embarrassed that she hadn't gotten up for their first meeting.
The family sat down to eat breakfast. Ping An drove Hu Peizhen to school.
Er Ya packed up and prepared the gifts she would bring today.
Cheng Guangxu was also there today, so the four of them set off by car.
Er Ya asked Zhi Yuan to park the car by the market. Cheng Guangxu and his wife got out of the car and bought bananas, oranges, and apples.
Xu Xiaoou felt a little embarrassed. She had just seen Zhiyuan and the others fill the trunk with gift boxes, and now they had bought so much fruit.
They arrived at the Xu family's house at eight o'clock. It was a courtyard house, and the alley was a bit narrow; the car could barely fit through.
Grandpa Xu knew that Xiao Ou was bringing her girlfriend and her family over today, so he waited at the door early.
When Grandpa Xu saw the car drive in and his granddaughter get out, he was stunned for a moment. This family was quite well-off, so Xiao Ou's life would be better from now on.
"Grandpa, it's so cold outside, why are you out here?"
"It's okay, I exercise every day. Come on, let's go inside."
The Cheng family of three were carrying bags full of gifts. I followed them inside.
The gifts were placed in the living room. Xu Xiaoou then introduced them to the guests.
Grandpa Xu used to be a soldier, reaching the battalion level, but he retired due to injury. This house is his ancestral home, and he lives here with his two sons.
After introductions, both parties sat down.
"Xiao Ou, go make some tea. I have some tea leaves in my room."
Xu Xiaoou checked the thermos and found it empty, then went to boil some water.
"Mr. Xu, we apologize for disturbing you by coming here today."
Xu Zhiyong shook his head. "No, let's not stand on ceremony. I met your family today and know that your family is very well-off, but as you can see, my family is just like that, and Xiao Ou doesn't have parents yet."
Cheng Guangxu smiled and nodded. "Mr. Xu, we are aware of this situation."
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