916: Marry me?
Jia Zan took out a velvet box from his coat pocket and handed it to Shao Xia. Shao Xia took it and opened it, and found that it was a glittering gold necklace!
"I hope you won't refuse. I've known you for so long, but I've never given you anything before. I don't know what to give you. This necklace is a token of my appreciation. I hope you don't think it's tacky."
Shao Xia didn't expect Jia Zan to give her a gold necklace. Moreover, the necklace didn't look thin, but very solid. It was estimated to weigh dozens of grams, at least several hundred yuan. Shao Xia said anxiously:
"Brother Jia, this gift is too valuable."
"No matter how valuable these things are, they are just material possessions. As long as you like them, that's all."
"Of course I do—but—"
"If you like it, take it!"
Shao Xia had never owned anything so valuable in her life - except a bicycle, so when faced with this priceless gold necklace, she subconsciously wanted to refuse.
Whenever Jia Zan gave her something cheap, worth just a few dozen dollars, she would accept it.
But the gold necklace is too expensive!
"Brother Jia, how about I keep this necklace with you first and give it to me later?"
Jia Zan sighed lightly and explained:
"Teacher Shao, if you really like it, just accept it. I won't ask for anything from you with this necklace. I just want to express my gratitude to you. I'm really happy that you can accompany me out to dinner and a movie. I also want to give you something you like to make you happy."
Shao Xia smiled, feeling sweet inside. She looked at the necklace in the box again and really liked it. After debating for a long time, she finally decided to accept it.
"Then I thank Brother Jia."
Jia Zan smiled easily:
"As long as you like it."
At first, Shao Xia was a little worried that Jia Zan would take further action or make other excessive demands after giving her the necklace. However, after a while, Jia Zan was still the same as usual, just asking her out to dinner, movies, and parks. Every time they met, they just held hands when there was no one around. Apart from that, there was nothing else. He was so well-behaved.
This made Shao Xia completely believe what Yu Xiaoye said. Jia Zan was really a down-to-earth and reliable person.
After a while, Jia Zan cautiously made another request, asking Shao Xia to come to his home for a simple meal in the identity of Teacher Jia Le, as if it were a home visit.
Shao Xia guessed that Jia Zan wanted to use this excuse to let her meet his family, which showed that Jia Zan still had some ideas in his heart, but he was too cautious.
Shao Xia had no reason to refuse, so she agreed immediately.
On Sunday, Shao Xia dressed up simply and went to Jia's house.
Jia Zan's mother Tang Guifen knew that her grandson's teacher was coming to their home for dinner, so she prepared fish and meat in advance and was particularly enthusiastic towards Shao Xia.
It happened that Jia Song was also at home that day. Jia Song and Shao Xia were old acquaintances. They chatted at the dinner table, talked about their past experiences in the Northeast, laughed heartily when they talked about happy things, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Jia Le was very happy that the teacher came to his home. He took the initiative to pour water for the teacher and invited the teacher to have candy. His behavior was very different from usual and he became particularly sensible.
Because of this change in their grandson, the old couple of the Jia family concluded that Teacher Shao must have something extraordinary.
Tang Guifen also intentionally or unintentionally inquired about Shao Xia's parents. She learned that Shao Xia's mother was also an elementary school teacher, and her father was a technical worker who had supported the construction of the southwest. The whole family were very honest people. Tang Guifen was particularly satisfied with Shao Xia and took a liking to this teacher Shao.
She quietly pulled her eldest son into the house and conspired with him mysteriously:
"Jia Zan, I think this Teacher Shao is really good. She's well-educated, well-mannered, and has a nice personality. The most important thing is that Lele likes her too. She's a perfect match in every way!"
Jia Zan smiled: "Really?" He knew that his mother would definitely like Shao Xia.
"So, can you match her up with your brother?"
Jia Zan: “!!!” — What? ?
"Look, Jia Song happens to know her. I think they get along very well. They talked and laughed during the meal. Their ages are also suitable. Really, Mom has taken a fancy to this daughter-in-law. Can you help to bring them together?"
Jia Zan felt like he hadn't been angry with life for years, but suddenly he was stabbed in the lungs:
"Mom, when you chose this daughter-in-law, why did you only think of Jia Song and not me? I am also your son!"
Tang Guifen: “!!!” — What? ?
Jia Zan was extremely helpless and decided to reveal his cards in advance:
"Mom, let me tell you, I'm attracted to Teacher Shao, and I want to marry her."
“…” Tang Guifen’s eyes went dark, her legs went weak, and she slid down.
"Mom!" Jia Zan grabbed his mother.
Tang Guifen suddenly straightened her back and stood up again, her hands like two crab claws grabbing her son's arms:
"Jia Zan, what did you say? Say it again!"
"I said, I plan to marry Teacher Shao - if she agrees."
"Son, you're not blind anymore? When did you stop being blind?!"
“——”
"Oh my god, my son is not blind anymore!" Tang Guifen trembled with excitement. She held her nearly 40-year-old son's face in her hands as if it were a child's. "Jia Zan, you finally opened your eyes."
Jia Zan felt both amused and helpless:
"Yes, I'm not blind anymore. I've finally opened my eyes. I don't want to waste time on irrelevant people. From now on, I want to live my own life."
"Okay, okay!" Tang Guifen was so excited that tears were about to burst out.
What a pleasant surprise!
Originally, she thought it would be great if she could introduce Mr. Shao to Jia Song. But now, knowing that her eldest son has finally come to his senses and is no longer obsessed with the unlucky You Wenyue, Tang Guifen really feels like it is a blessing from heaven. She hasn't been so happy in all these years!
This teacher Shao is more suitable for the eldest son!
Not to mention that her eldest son was willing to marry Teacher Shao, even if her eldest son was willing to marry a sow, she would be happy!
Sows are better than that Juventus moon
powerful!
After Tang Guifen learned about her eldest son and Shao Xia, she treated Shao Xia with extra care and consideration.
Shao Xia noticed this change and knew that Jia Zan might have said something to his mother.
After leaving the Jia family, Shao Xia asked:
"Did you say anything to your mother?"
"Um."
"What did you say to her?"
"I told her I wanted to marry you."
"——" Shao Xia stopped in her tracks in shock, her breathing held for a beat. This was the first time Jia Zan had said such words to her, and he directly said he would marry her. It was so sudden——
It was very unexpected.
Not excessive at all.
"Teacher Shao, we have known each other for a while. This period of time is the happiest time of my life. You should have a certain understanding of me, and I also know a little about you. I would like to say that I really like you. If you don't mind my past, don't mind that I am older than you, and don't mind that I have a son, would you consider marrying me?"
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