Zhang Weifang was depressed for a while, but then she thought it through. It was impossible for her to be single anyway, so if she had to choose one among the three, she could only choose Li Hongru.
Thinking about how she had acted recklessly during the day and had offended others, she didn't know what to do for the time being. Anyway, there were still two months left, so she could just take her time.
In the following days, she had no time to think about these things. Zhang Weiren was about to enter the fifth grade, and he would take his books to Zhang Weifang for tutoring every day. Zhang Weifang had no choice but to act as a teacher.
After leaving the state-owned hotel that day, Li Hongxi also anxiously asked Li Hongru about the results of the blind date.
"Hongru, that girl looks pretty good, what do you think?"
Li Hongru thought of Zhang Weifang's round eyes and found them very cute, so his tone softened:
"Second brother, she's fine."
"That's good, that's good. As long as you are satisfied, then you can look for more people and walk around more when you have time."
"I understand, second brother, don't tell your family yet. Wait until the relationship is confirmed."
"Okay, you better be more careful. Don't be stingy with girls."
After giving his brother instructions, Li Hongxi left happily. If he could succeed, it would be a great achievement, and his parents would definitely not treat him unfairly.
Li Hongru did not return to the dormitory, but came under the willow tree again. There was not a trace of wind in the hot summer, and even the cicadas' calls were much quieter.
He leaned against a tree, his mind filled with scenes from his time in the art troupe, including joy, pride, frustration, and pain.
He originally thought that he had forgotten it, but when Zhang Weifang mentioned it, he realized that those things and those people appeared clearly in his mind, and his heart could not calm down for a long time.
He knew that he was still unwilling to accept it, even though two years had passed, he was still deceiving himself.
Another week passed, and this Sunday, Li Hongru couldn't wait to take a shower and change his clothes, then borrowed a bicycle and went to his second brother's house.
Seeing the third brother coming, Li Hongxi's wife Cui Xiaojuan felt strange. The third brother was usually a loner and seldom came to her house, but she still welcomed him in warmly.
"Third brother, is there something wrong at home?" Cui Xiaojuan poured a glass of water on the table and asked:
"Everything is fine at home, sister-in-law. Where's my second brother? I have something to talk to him about."
"Oh, he went to make a delivery and will be back soon."
Most of the meat from the meat processing plant is purchased directly by some units and delivered to them on time and in quantity every day.
Li Hongru was anxious, but there was nothing he could do. He sat on the stool anxiously waiting.
Time passed by minute by minute, and he raised his wrist to look at his watch from time to time.
Seeing him like this, Cui Xiaojuan also became anxious. She hurried to the factory to wait for Li Hongxi, for fear of delaying the third brother's business.
Seeing Li Hongxi coming in pushing a tricycle, Cui Xiaojuan immediately went to greet him.
"Hongxi, the third brother is here. He looks very anxious. Can you go back and see what's going on?"
"Okay, I'll park the car first."
The two people ran home in a hurry. Their home was not far from the meat processing plant, only a 20-minute walk away. This time, the two of them arrived home in less than ten minutes.
"Third brother, is there something wrong?" Li Hongxi was panting from running.
"Well, second brother, I just want you to take me to Comrade Zhang Weifang's house." Li Hongru felt a little embarrassed as he spoke.
"Ah? Oh, that girl from last time!?" Li Hongxi took a while to understand.
"Okay, wait for me to change clothes."
Li Hongxi changed his clothes and washed his face, and then the two of them set off on their bicycles.
Heading east, they encountered a long slope and had to stop and walk for a while. The two of them walked and stopped, and it took them more than an hour to reach Shuanglong Village.
Li Hongru first bought some eggs at the supply and marketing cooperative, and then the two began to ask passers-by about the specific location of Zhang Jiuyi's home.
Zhang Jiuyi was lying at home when he heard someone calling him outside. He slipped out and went to take a look.
"Hey, it's Hongxi and Hongru. Come in quickly. You must be tired from the journey. Have some water first."
Zhang Jiuyi was so surprised. He didn't expect it was the two of them. He quickly took the bowl and poured water. There were not enough cups at home, so he could only drink from the bowl.
The two men didn't hesitate. It was too hot on the road and they were indeed thirsty. They each drank a bowl of water before they felt better.
After drinking the water, Li Hongxi immediately spoke:
“Brother Jiuyi, look, my brother is here too. How about taking him to visit your niece’s house?”
"Okay, okay, let's go, my brother and sister-in-law are at home."
After Zhang Jiuyi finished speaking, he immediately took them out. Li Hongru felt a little embarrassed at this moment.
He took out eight eggs, put them down, and then came out with the bag.
Three minutes later, when Zhang Weifang saw Li Hongru appear in the yard, he was stunned.
She looked at Li Hongxi and Zhang Jiuyi beside her, as well as her parents who were welcoming her warmly, and she felt even more at a loss.
Li Hongru's originally nervous heart immediately relaxed when he saw Zhang Weifang's wide eyes.
The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries, praised each other's children, and then let Zhang Weifang and Li Hongru leave alone.
In the eyes of parents, since the man has brought his relatives to the house, it means that the marriage is settled.
It was a hot day and there was nowhere to go, and it was inconvenient to go outside, so Zhang Weifang took Li Hongru back to the cave.
"You, why are you here?" Zhang Weifang started asking questions as soon as he lowered the door curtain.
Seeing Zhang Weifang was a little angry, Li Hongru just smiled:
"I'm taking a break today and came to see you."
"No, what do you mean? Aren't we not suitable for each other?" Zhang Weifang was really anxious. How could this man come directly to her house? How would she explain it then?
"I think it's quite appropriate."
"How can it be suitable? Look at my clothes and then look at your outfit. There's a world of difference, okay? You've also seen my family's conditions. We're dirt poor."
Zhang Weifang said this seriously. Li Hongru was still wearing a white shirt. His face was a little red from the heat but he was still handsome, and even his hair was combed meticulously.
What about her? Her clothes were old and almost tattered, the colors so washed out that they were hard to tell. Her black, baggy pants had no shape at all, and even her skin was tanned.
Li Hongru smiled and his voice became softer:
"I have money, you can buy whatever you want to wear in the future, these are not a problem."
"No, my requirements are so high, can you meet them?"
"I can. I can do housework, I have a salary, my family is simple, I have a good temper and I don't lose my temper easily." Li Hongru said while observing Zhang Weifang's expression.
Zhang Weifang really didn't expect Li Hongru to do this. She was not mentally prepared at all. She thought it was over after the last time, but who knew he would come directly to her house and want to talk to her about dating.
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