Chapter 130: The Shura Scene at the Dinner Table
Gu Xixi put down the teacup, sighed and looked at An Qinghe, saying earnestly, "Brother An!"
"You have been in Daye for two years, right? If you still can't adapt to the social relationships and language habits here, you will offend people and suffer losses in the future when doing business in the northwest!"
"To suffer a loss?" An Qinghe frowned and shook his head.
"Xixi, is there anything I said that is wrong and hinders your understanding?"
An Qinghe had learned the language, customs and habits of the Daye Dynasty from his uncles, fathers and brothers since he was a child. Before arriving in Yunling, he thought he was fully prepared and would be able to integrate into the local community.
At this moment, Gu Xixi said that he was not adapting, which made An Qinghe doubt himself.
"Or...my accent?"
Gu Xixi smiled, "That's not what I meant. Your accent is standard enough and the meaning of the language is also very clear."
"What is that?" An Qinghe became more and more confused.
Gu Xixi had no choice but to explain in detail, "In the Daye Dynasty, marriages were arranged according to the will of parents and the words of matchmakers."
"So, most ordinary people would not ask a woman whether she likes them in public."
"I would never say something like 'beautiful roses' to a girl I just met for the first time."
She paused and reiterated seriously, "You will be beaten!"
An Qinghe was surprised, "Is that so? Why didn't anyone remind me before?"
He thought of something and smiled brightly again, "I almost forgot, before I met you, I had never talked about beautiful roses to other girls!"
Gu Xixi couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Why does this guy always say flirtatious things with confidence? Is he just an idiot?
In fact, An Qinghe was telling the truth. He had been in the Chamber of Commerce for less than two years. During this period, he had to adapt to various affairs and interpersonal relationships. In his spare time, he missed his hometown. He had no time to find a girl!
An Qinghe put his hands on his legs and straightened his back, "Xixi, I understand what you mean!"
Gu Xixi was very relieved, "I'm glad you understand. Be careful with your words next time."
She was drinking tea with her eyes downcast when she heard An Qinghe solemnly say, "The people of Daye pay attention to the rules of matchmaker's words."
"I should propose to you first, get your consent, and then I can talk to you about love!"
Puff!!!
Gu Xixi held back a mouthful of tea and spat it out. Fortunately, she turned around in time and did not spray An Qinghe.
Gu Xixi was coughing non-stop, her face turned red, and she pointed at An Qinghe but was unable to speak.
At this moment, the door curtain opened and Aunt Zhang rushed in. Before she even stood still, she said:
"My Xixi already has a fiancé, Chen Fang! He is also a teacher in our village, well-known, knowledgeable, virtuous and handsome! I advise you to give up your delusions as soon as possible and find another girl!"
"Fiancé?" An Qinghe pondered the word.
"Oh, so he is not Xixi's servant."
Aunt Zhang nodded, "So you should stop making trouble, young man."
An Qinghe raised his head and said seriously, "Since he is fiancé, then he is not married yet."
"I still have a chance, right?"
Aunt Zhang was almost shocked by this train of thought. "You! You!!"
An Qinghe was puzzled. "In my hometown, as long as they are not married, other men have a chance."
Gu Xixi also calmed down at this moment, patted her chest and panted, "This is not a question of whether you have a chance or not."
"It hasn't come to that yet, not yet." She waved her hands weakly.
"Do you understand what mutual affection means?"
An Qinghe blinked and nodded.
Gu Xixi continued, "You and I are not in a relationship of mutual affection."
"So whether you want to say sweet words or discuss who likes you, the target should not be me."
"Not to mention marriage."
It seems that An Qinghe understood this time.
Because his expression became a little gloomy.
Aunt Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, and then felt a little sympathy for An Qinghe.
So she comforted him, "Good boy, now you understand, Xixi doesn't mean that, and she's already engaged. But don't be depressed, you're tall, strong, and handsome."
"There are still girls as good as our Xixi in the world. You will definitely be happy and have many children and grandchildren!"
An Qinghe looked blankly at Gu Xixi and then at Aunt Zhang.
After a moment, his expression seemed to suddenly become clear, and he nodded and said, "Don't worry, Auntie, I will never give up on myself."
Of course, as long as Xixi doesn't get married, he still has hope. It's too early to give up now!
Aunt Zhang and Gu Xixi thought that this person had finally come to terms with it.
Gu Xixi took a piece of snack and ate it in a relaxed manner.
Aunt Zhang patted An Qinghe's shoulder with relief, "What a good child, you listen to advice!"
"You are a guest from afar. What do you want to eat tonight? Auntie will make it for you!"
An Qinghe smiled and said, "Anything is fine! I have heard Xixi talk about the meals at home several times, and I have been craving for them for a long time. Today I can finally see your cooking skills, I am so happy."
He looked like a well-behaved and easy-to-take person, and Aunt Zhang liked him very much, so she naturally felt more fond of him.
"Okay, okay, then you eat whatever I cook."
"You two should chat first, and eat less snacks so as not to fill up your stomach."
The old doctor didn't come out during dinner.
Shitou picked up some food and sent it to the backyard.
When I came back, Huahua had already eaten the delicious fish and cat food.
When Aunt Zhang saw that everyone was present, she arranged for everyone to get on the kang and enthusiastically served soup to Anqing and Bucai.
"It's not easy for you to leave your hometown at such a young age."
"Eat more, just treat this place like your own home!"
An Qinghe is very sweet-talker, and although he occasionally uses idioms incorrectly, he can still make Aunt Zhang very happy.
Shitou nudged Mu Nanzhao and whispered, "He still hasn't left at this time. Is he going to stay here tonight?"
Mu Nanzhao moved his thin lips expressionlessly, "There is no empty house at home, where can he live, the granary?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard Aunt Zhang say, "Xiao An, you will stay in this room tonight, but the place is small, so you can only squeeze in with this boy."
Aunt Zhang said this, pointing at the stone.
Shitou immediately said in dissatisfaction, "Grandma Zhang, you let me sleep on this kang with him, what about you?"
Aunt Zhang smiled and said, "I'll go to Xixi's room."
Gu Xixi was drinking porridge and took the time to say, "I have no objection."
Shi Tou was horrified and anxiously glanced at Mu Nanzhao.
Oh no, oh no, Sister Xixi is really going to leave Blue-eyed Maozi at home!
Why isn’t Mr. Chen in a hurry?
Mu Nanzhao just lowered his eyes and ate, as if he was oblivious to everything around him.
Gu Xixi didn't pay attention to Shitou's reaction. She finished the last mouthful of porridge and urged An Qinghe:
"Brother An, eat quickly. The villagers go to bed early. We need to get out quickly."
Shitou was startled again, "Sister Xixi, where are you taking this person?"
Gu Xixi had no choice but to correct him, "You should call him Brother An, or Boss An, don't be rude."
An Qinghe is very friendly.
He smiled at Shitou and said, "Let's go meet some people who grow fruit trees. Do you want to come?"
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