Before Silly Zhu could leave, the door of Matchmaker Wang's house was pushed open from the outside. A middle-aged woman walked in with a young girl.
The girl is dressed simply, has delicate features, and fair skin, giving people a gentle and pleasant feeling. She doesn't wear heavy makeup, but her natural beauty makes people can't help but look at her more.
As soon as Matchmaker Wang saw the person, a smile immediately appeared on her face. She greeted warmly: "Oh, it's my sister-in-law from the Yu family, come in and sit down. Who is this...?"
"This is my eldest brother Da Li. He used to live in Miyun's father-in-law's house. He was brought back last year. He is not old at all. He broke his leg some time ago and needs to eat good food to recover easily. The family is now impoverished. I don’t have money to buy supplements for Lao Yu, so I plan to find Xiaoli’s husband’s family to give some gifts so that I can supplement Lao Yu.”
After hearing this, Matchmaker Wang frowned and looked at the girl in front of her, Yu Li, and couldn't help but feel a little sorry. Such a beautiful girl was forced to marry because of family difficulties.
However, Matchmaker Wang also understands that in this era, such things are not uncommon. She thought for a while, nodded, and said, "Okay, sister-in-law of the Yu family, I understand. I will find a suitable in-law for Xiaoli as soon as possible, and try to get more betrothal gifts to help you."
Silly Zhu, who was sitting aside, fell in love with the girl in front of him at a glance, and couldn't help but ask: "How much do you want as a gift?"
The three of them looked at Shazhu together. Silly Zhu was a little embarrassed, but since he had already spoken, he decided to say what he was thinking.
I have fallen in love with Miss Yu Li. I would like to ask about the price of the bride price. As long as it is not excessive, I can accept it. "
Matchmaker Wang introduced: "This is Comrade He Yuzhu, the chef of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill. There is only one younger sister in the family who is in middle school. There are two main rooms in the courtyard."
When Yu Li's mother heard about Sha Zhu's conditions, she was overjoyed and said, "Our family is in such a difficult situation right now. If there was no other way, I wouldn't be in a hurry to marry Xiao Li off."
Matchmaker Wang said: "Sister-in-law of the Yu family, in this case, let Shazhu and Xiaoli see each other first. If they are interested in each other, then this matter will be easier to handle."
Sister-in-law of the Yu family nodded in agreement. Matchmaker Wang took Yu Li's mother aside, leaving space for the two young people to chat alone.
Silly Zhu stood in front of Xiaoli nervously, he didn't know what to say. Yu Li looked at Sha Zhu and felt a little nervous, but she still said: "Brother Yu Zhu, are you really willing to marry me?"
After hearing this, Shazhu nodded seriously: "As long as you are willing, of course I am willing to marry you."
"My family wants a gift of 50 yuan." Yu Li looked at Silly Zhu worriedly.
"I am a chef at a steel rolling mill. I earn 27.5 yuan a month. Two months' salary is enough. There is no problem with the bride price."
After hearing Silly Zhu's words, Yu Li's face showed a smile, and the worries in her heart dissipated. She continued: "Then will you be good to me in the future?"
Silly Zhu looked at Yu Li and nodded seriously: "I will always be good to you, protect you, and take care of you."
Yu Li was very happy after hearing this. Silhu Chou was a little ugly, but she had a good job and a house, so she was very satisfied.
The two chatted for a while, and Yu Li's mother and Matchmaker Wang also came back. Matchmaker Wang looked at the two of them and was secretly happy. She smiled and said: "It seems that these two young people have a lot of fun."
Yu Li's mother also said happily: "Yes, I think they are a good match, so let them get married quickly."
Yu Li lowered her head shyly after hearing this.
Matchmaker Wang opened her mouth and called Si Zhu into the yard. "Silly Zhu, Lao Yu's family wants a gift of 50 yuan. They hope you can marry Yu Li as soon as possible. Their family urgently needs this money to buy some supplements for Lao Yu to replenish his health. What do you mean?"
"No problem, it's best to go to the street to register today."
"Then I'll go and tell sister-in-law of the Yu family. You go home, take your household registration book and bride price, and come back to me."
After Matchmaker Wang finished speaking, she walked to Yu Li's mother and whispered something to her. Yu Li's mother nodded in agreement. Then he took his daughter and left Matchmaker Wang's house.
Silly Zhu ran back to the courtyard, took his household registration book and all his savings of 260 yuan and ran back to Matchmaker Wang's house.
"Sit down and have a cup of tea. We will go directly to the street office in a moment. Yu Li and the others have also gone home to get their household registration books. They are far away, so we don't have to rush there." Matchmaker Wang pointed to the tea on the table and asked Silly Zhu to drink it.
"Oh, my Aunt Wang, how can I still think about drinking tea? Come on, let's go to the street office and wait."
"Why are you so anxious? You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, don't you know? Bring me the betrothal gift." Matchmaker Wang reached out to Silly Zhu for the betrothal gift.
Silly Zhu looked at Matchmaker Wang with a puzzled look and asked, "Isn't the bride price for the woman? What kind of gift do you, a matchmaker, want?"
"You are really stupid. I'll pass on the bride price to avoid any disputes between the two of you in the future."
After hearing Matchmaker Wang's explanation, Silly Zhu felt that it made some sense. Silly Zhu counted out 50 yuan and handed it to Matchmaker Wang: "Then I'll trouble you, Aunt Wang."
Matchmaker Wang took the money and said with a smile: "Don't worry, there won't be any problems."
At Matchmaker Wang's house, Silly Zhu and Matchmaker Wang were sitting at the table drinking tea. Although Shazhu was eager to go to the street office to register, Matchmaker Wang never left, so it was useless for him to worry.
Matchmaker Wang slowly drank two cups of tea before slowly getting up. "Let's go, Zhu Zhu will go to the street office."
An hour later, Shazhu led a shy girl back to the courtyard.
"The rain will come out soon. Come out and see your sister-in-law."
Yu Yu ran out of the room after hearing the sound. When she saw the girl next to Sha Zhu, her eyes lit up: "Sister-in-law, you are so beautiful!"
Yu Li lowered her head shyly, and He Yuyu smiled even more happily when he saw her like this.
"Okay, okay, stop making trouble." Silly Zhu held Yu Li with one hand and He Yuyu with the other hand and returned home.
Yi Zhonghai heard Sha Zhu say that he had a wife at home, and couldn't help but curiously went out to check.
"Was Huairu just a pillar?"
"Yes, Zhu Zhu brought a beautiful girl back, saying she was his wife, and she has already entered the house."
Yi Zhonghai decided to take a look at Sha Zhu's house. When he opened the door, he saw Sha Zhu accompanying Yu Li, while He Yuyu was helping to pack things.
"Master, my wife is Yu Li." Silly Zhu raised the marriage certificate in his hand.
"Congratulations, Zhu Zhu, you finally got a wife." Yi Zhonghai said with a smile.
Qin Huairu saw Yu Li and said, "Girl, you are so beautiful! Now our courtyard is full of handsome men and beauties."
Yu Li lowered her head shyly and said nothing. Seeing her like this, Yi Zhonghai asked, "How did you meet?"
Silly Zhu then told the whole story of what happened.
After hearing this, Yi Zhonghai nodded: "You two are really destined."
