"Everyone like you, your family had a good life when you were born, and your grandchildren don't have to worry about their livelihoods since they were young."
"For people like us, who are used to eating white flour steamed buns, if I let you eat steamed buns, you will cry after two meals!"
"It's easier said than done to carry big bags and work as a bookkeeper!"
"Dad, no matter how difficult it is, you can't let your girl marry someone like Yang Yongqing?"
"Boss, what do you mean by a person like Yang Yongqing? Let me ask you, has Yang Yongqing killed someone or set a fire? Did he steal or commit theft?" Zheng Er asked again.
The eldest son was stunned for a moment, and finally shook his head, "I've never heard of that."
"That being the case, what's wrong with marrying?" Zheng Er asked again.
"Think about it, your sister went on a blind date a few days ago, and there were eleven female dependents here, and the food on the table cost them ten taels of silver."
"They sent them back in batches later, and packed pastries and beets for the children. The children were so happy. How long had it been since they had such delicious food?"
Zheng Er's words made his sons and Mr. Shen fall silent.
The way the children jumped and laughed when they saw the delicious food yesterday seemed to be still before their eyes.
In the past, my life at home was smooth, because I hired a cook to cook whatever I wanted.
"And your family members are all going to eat and drink with you. If Yang Yongqing is really that kind of evil person, he would have turned his back on him and left on the spot. Why should he stay and deal with it?"
Shen felt ashamed when she mentioned her two sisters-in-law and niece.
"Dad, after listening to your analysis, I think Yang Yongqing is not bad. At least he came to the blind date with sincerity." The eldest son said again.
Zheng Er nodded while stroking the gray beard on his chin over the past year and a half.
The second son also spoke, and he asked puzzledly: "Since I come to the blind date with sincerity, why is there nothing more to say in the past few days after we have eaten and sent someone off?"
When asked about this, Zheng Er's face suddenly darkened as if he had splashed ink.
This was something that had been bothering him these past few days, making him sleepy and unable to figure it out.
It stands to reason that the men and women of the two families have met, and then the matchmaker should come to the door while the iron is hot, exchange birth dates, and officially decide on the marriage. Why is there no movement?
"Could it be that because our family has eaten ten taels of silver in one go, we are so angry that we want to break off the engagement?" the second son asked again.
To be honest, eating ten taels of silver in one meal is indeed too much, and extortion is not like this.
Zheng Er pondered: "It's possible. It's possible that we haven't decided whether to withdraw from the relationship or not. There may be differences within the family."
"Ah? Dad, what should we do? If we really break off the engagement, our family will not be able to support the thick legs of Lao Yang's family. Secondly, the girl's reputation will be damaged. Dad has to think of a way! "
Zheng Er gritted his teeth and frowned. After a while, he clenched his fists and said forcefully: "If you wait a few more days, it won't work, so you have to take that road!"
…
When Wang Hongtao finally finished the funeral for his in-laws and returned to the village to prepare for Yang Yongqing's marriage proposal, Lao Yang's family proposed to postpone the marriage proposal again.
why?
Because Zhang Youfu is going to Liaojia Village to marry Liao Meiying in the next few days.
"I came here from the Zhang family earlier. Gee, the wedding room is really well prepared. From the bed to the clothes cabinet, there are a lot of things to live in. This lucky girl is really interested in me, Mei Ying!"
When Mrs. Liu came to tell Mrs. Sun and Yang Ruoqing the news, she was very happy. While talking, she took out melon seeds and peanuts from her pocket to eat. Obviously, they were caught from the Zhang family.
"Zhang Youfu is indeed a nice person, and he lives a good life." Yang Ruoqing also praised.
When Liao Meiying gets married tomorrow, the Luo family will have to gather members and have a wedding banquet.
In order to avoid suspicion, Lao Yang's family would not go.
"I sat there with Youfu Niang for a while, talked about the household chores, and asked about some things." Mrs. Liu said mysteriously again.
"What's going on? Fourth Aunt, stop beating around the bush and speak more frankly." Yang Ruoqing urged unceremoniously.
Mrs. Liu chuckled, walked over and said, "Although Mei Ying has remarried and has a child with her, Zhang Youfu marries her as if she is a young lady!"
"The things in the house, the three matchmakers and six betrothals, the betrothal gifts, banquets, etc., are all arranged according to the first marriage. The purpose is to give Mei Ying dignity!"
Yang Ruoqing also knew something about this.
Because recently Liao Meiying came back to Lao Yang's house to visit the sick Jin, and even came to Luo's house to sit with Yang Ruoqing for a while, and Zhang Youfu was mentioned.
Zhang Youfu and Liao Meiying promised that after getting married, although Zhang's mother was Liao Meiying's legitimate mother-in-law, Zhang Youfu would not object to Liao Meiying and Jin's filial piety.
Jin is also welcome to visit Zhang's grandson Zhen'er. Anyway, Zhang Youfu should give Liao Meiying enough respect and power.
"Mei Ying will also bring her dowry." Mrs. Liu added.
"Then you must bring it. Zhang Youfu gave you a betrothal gift." Yang Ruoqing added.
Regarding this matter, Liao Meiying also mentioned it to Yang Ruoqing in private.
Zhang Youfu sent a betrothal gift of four taels of silver to the Liao family. Father Liao and mother Liao planned to use all the four taels of silver for the dowry.
Liao Meiying was grateful to her parents for their hard work, and also grateful to her brother and sister-in-law for taking care of her in the past few years. Therefore, after discussing with her parents, Liao Meiying decided to leave two liang to her parents.
The dowry was purchased according to the standard of two taels of silver. Then, she worked in the herb collection team in the past few years and also saved some money.
She will take the money to the Zhang family and live with Zhang Youfu.
Of course, there is also a part of the money that Tan gave to Zhen'er when she divided the boxes.
Liao Meiying would not touch that part of the money, so she had to save it for Zhen'er without losing a penny. Regardless of studying or marrying a wife in the future, that part of the money must be spent on Zhen'er anyway.
"Not to mention, during this period, Mei Ying was living at her parents' house and I didn't see their mother and son. I really missed Zhen'er a little," said Sun.
Mrs. Liu smiled and said: "The day after tomorrow, Zhen'er will come over the day after tomorrow."
"If you don't bring Zhen'er here tomorrow, why won't your child cry if he can't see his mother?" Mrs. Sun asked again.
Mrs. Liu covered her mouth and smiled ambiguously, "Third sister-in-law, you are really a bit stupid. How can you get married with a baby by your side?"
When Mrs. Sun reacted, her face turned red.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Liu liked this topic very much and continued: "It's just that I can't see my mother for one night. It's not a big deal. I just need to give her some delicious food to coax her."
"As for Zhang Youfu, he started renovating the house and packing furniture a few months ago when he got engaged, and now he has finally managed to marry someone into the house."
"A man who has been a vegetarian for so many years is suddenly going to start eating meat. He has to go through a lot of trouble on the wedding night? If he brings his children over, isn't that going to disrupt the situation?"
