Chapter 43: Liu Aiping Comes to Propose Marriage
Liu Aiping had been staying at the villa quite frequently lately, and she was becoming increasingly satisfied with Jiang Xiaomei. Every morning, Jiang Xiaomei prepared dinner for her future mother-in-law before heading to the office. After work, she'd cook for herself. She rarely let Liu Aiping do any housework. She'd watch TV dramas with her about bitter grudges, or dramas about wives fighting mistresses, or infidelity between husbands and wives. They'd even discuss the plots.
In fact, Jiang Xiaomei really doesn't like watching these dramas. She prefers watching science fiction movies, American zombie dramas, or immortality dramas. She really has to force herself to watch those TV series.
Because Jiang Xiaomei knew that Zhao Xiaofei could be with her despite his mother's opposition for love, but without his mother's blessing, this marriage would have hidden dangers. Recently, Jiang Xiaomei also realized that Liu Aiping completely approved of this marriage. If there were no problems, they could get married next year. She would marry the person she loved as she wished, and they would be childhood sweethearts. This is something that many people envy. So Jiang Xiaomei tried every means to make Liu Aiping satisfied. Zhao Xiaokun also came to see his mother occasionally. Liu Aiping wanted to go home today, so she asked her eldest son to pick her up in the evening.
When they got home, Liu Aiping said to Zhao Xiaokun, "I think this little beauty is not bad! She's capable and patient! Most importantly, she's down-to-earth and looks like a woman who can live a normal life."
Zhao Xiaokun smiled and asked, "It seems that you now completely believe that Xiaomei can be your daughter-in-law?"
"Of course! I used to be afraid of her disappointing brother, but I secretly went to their company to see. Her brother has become much more honest. Every day he is either running around or doing some odd jobs in the company. He is hardworking and never complains! I think we will go to Xiaomei's house to propose marriage in a few days." Liu Aiping said with a smile.
"Then wait for Xiaofei to come back and ask him what we should buy?" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"I decide what to buy! Aren't you off tomorrow? Come with me to Caibai, I want to pick out a few things that I like." Liu Aiping said.
"Okay!" Zhao Xiaokun said. In fact, he really wanted to rest. The hospital was so tiring! But his younger brother was getting married, and as the eldest brother, he had to do his best. Whatever Mom said, he would do it!
The next day, Liu Aiping went to Caibai with her eldest son and bought nine pieces of gold jewelry. They spent 60,000 yuan, which would have been heartbreaking in the past. But since her son was getting married, she felt obliged to be generous.
Zhao Xiaokun took one look and said to his mother, "Mom! Isn't this too little? My brother is worth tens of millions now, and he only bought this little?"
"Sixty thousand is not enough? When I married your father, he didn't even buy me a gold ring. Jiang Xiaomei is doing pretty good! What's the matter? Is she still thinking about going to heaven?" Liu Aiping was a little unhappy.
"Mom! You're right! Xiaofei still has a lot of money left from the money he gave me to buy a house. So, if you want to propose to him, what should I, as his eldest brother, give him?" Zhao Xiaokun said.
"Okay! I've already told you the rest! That's the money for your marriage, keep it for yourself! Hurry up, your younger brother is getting married soon, and you, the eldest brother, are still not married. The neighbors will laugh at me every time I go out." Liu Aiping said.
"Mom! I'm trying hard to find it!" Zhao Xiaokun really didn't want to talk about this topic.
"No! I'll ask our former neighbor Aunt Zuo to introduce someone to you! She has helped bring together several couples!" Liu Aiping started to worry about her eldest son's partner again.
Zhao Xiaokun sighed and could only follow his mother. He let his mother talk and just said a few perfunctory words.
Liu Aiping asked, "What wedding dress do you think would look good on Xiaomei? I want to pick out another one for her."
"Mom! Xiaofei likes Hanfu so much, so he must get married in a traditional way. I have already found a wedding company. It's in the Yulong International Hotel, and the wedding company is called Prosmi. They do both traditional and Western-style weddings very well." Zhao Xiaokun said.
"You've been very thoughtful! Since it's a traditional wedding, what kind of clothes do you think I should wear? I won't wear Hanfu that's locked inside out, it's too troublesome!" said Liu Aiping.
"Then you can order a cheongsam. I think it's a good choice! It won't look out of place at the wedding scene then." Zhao Xiaokun said.
"Okay! Then let's go order one right away! What will you wear?" Liu Aiping asked.
"Xiaofei said! Next time you come back, get me a set of Ming Dynasty Feiyu suits!" Zhao Xiaokun said. Zhao Xiaofei had previously told his brother that when he returned, he would give him two sets of Ming Dynasty clothing. One to wear to his wedding, and the other to wear for his own wedding. Actually, Zhao Xiaokun neither opposed nor supported wearing Hanfu. He mainly found it troublesome to put on, but he also enjoyed watching others wear it because it was truly beautiful.
"Flying Fish Suit? What kind of clothes is this?" Liu Aiping asked.
"These are the clothes worn by the Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty!" said Zhao Xiaokun.
"Isn't that what the big spy chiefs in the movies wear? No way!" Liu Aiping has watched some Ming Dynasty TV dramas and has a very bad impression of the Jinyiwei.
"Mom! Let me tell you, the Feiyu suit was not only worn by the Jinyiwei in the Ming Dynasty. The emperor sometimes also rewarded meritorious people to wear it. If you don't understand, just ignore it!" Zhao Xiaokun said.
"Okay! Mom doesn't understand! You guys can do whatever you want! After measuring the clothes, we'll go to the Jiang family. I haven't seen your Aunt Miao for many years. I don't know what she looks like now. Can I still recognize her?" Liu Aiping said.
So, Zhao Xiaokun accompanied his mother to find a cheongsam shop. After measuring the clothes, they drove to Jiang's house. He rang the doorbell, and it was Miao Guizhi who opened the door.
As soon as Liu Aiping saw him, she called out, "Lao Miao!"
"Who are you?" Miao Guizhi was a little confused. After all, Miao Guizhi hadn't worked in recent years, so she looked pretty good. Meanwhile, Liu Aiping's face was wrinkled and full of age from the constant toil of work.
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