Chapter 49 Engagement

Zhang Xiaolong smiled and said, "It's our well water! I'm happy when Mr. Liu was drinking tea that day than giving him ten taels of silver. In the future, we can not only satisfy his appetite, but also ensure his health. Wouldn't it be better? By the way, Dad, this time I went there, I had the opportunity to tell Mr. Liu to let him move to Guozhuang. I think he had this intention last time, but he was still a little worried. Liu Qian has come here this time, and I guess he is willing to come too, so that Liu Qian and I can take care of him nearby. How do you think?"

Zhang Cai looked at Guo Sufei and said, "I will definitely say these words when I go there. Let's put away these silver notes and tokens first. If you really need them, you can exchange them."

Zhang Xiaolong thought for a while and said, "Okay, then I'll take it first."

After saying that, put the bills and tokens in your arms.

Since Zhang Xiaolong did not agree to the use of silver notes, the preparation of the Zhang family’s bride price was much easier, that is, several kinds of gifts were simply prepared according to local customs. Early this morning, Zhang Cai and Guo Sufei put on brand new clothes and took the gifts they had prepared. Then they set out to Baligou to prepare for the most important engagement in Zhang Xiaolong’s life.

Zhang Cai and Guo Sufei came to Mr. Liu's house and received a grand welcome. When they presented the simple bride price, Mr. Liu did not care about it. He put it away with respect and did not despise or turn against him because of simplicity. This made Zhang Cai and his wife very relieved. There was no one else in the Liu family's hall, and only Butcher Liu and other family members were there. It seemed that Mr. Liu was not the kind of person who liked extravagance and form. There was no shadow of Liu Qian in the hall. I guess he hid shyly.

The whole process of engagement was simple and not simple. Everything was carried out according to the rules of the countryside, without any passing. When the ceremony was coming to an end, it was the time for both parties to discuss the wedding. Zhang Cai and Guo Sufei asked Mr. Liu to make the decision, but there was only one requirement, that is, get married as soon as possible, because my grandmother's body couldn't wait for too long. Her last wish was to see her grandson's wedding.

Mr. Liu thought for a long time, took out the almanac, carefully pondered it, his brows frowned, and the hearts of Zhang Cai and others couldn't help but hang up. After a while, Mr. Liu raised his head and said, "Look at this day, the end of this month is a zodiac auspicious day, and then it will be June. Is the end of this month too hasty? At the end of June, the old lady..." Mr. Liu did not finish his words.

Sure enough, Zhang Cai and Guo Sufei also frowned. Guo Sufei asked unwillingly: "Is there no good life in the middle?"

Mr. Liu said: "There are many good days in the middle, but it does not match the birth dates of Xiaolong and Qianqian."

Zhang Cai breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Oh, that's only June. There are only a few days before the end of the month. There are no shadows in the houses used for marriage. How can I prepare for a few simple days?"

Mr. Liu also nodded and said, "That's all I have to do, I just don't know where the old man?"

At this time, a voice came from outside: "Dad, I think it's better to be the end of this month."

Everyone looked closely and found that it was Liu Qian who came in. It turned out that she was listening outside all the time.

Liu Qian's face turned red, and she said, "Uncle, aunt, seeing Xiaolong's wedding is my grandmother's last wish. We juniors should satisfy her. In fact, the simple and traditional wedding lies with us. It is also unnecessary to have too complicated rituals. It is not realistic for us to hold a big feast for the time being. I don't think you don't have to buy a new house for the time being. Just find a place like this. And, Dad, aren't you planning to move to Guozhuang? Take this opportunity to find a place next to the Zhang family's yard, and then build a few houses and surround a courtyard wall. Isn't it just a home? When the yard is ready, you move over, and I'm moving over with Xiaolong. I can serve you and the uncles and the others. What do you think?"

Liu Qian's idea seems to be incredible, but careful consideration is still very feasible. Grandma's body should not be able to survive June. When the old man goes, this kind of filial piety and other etiquette may delay the marriage. The old man is eager to see his grandson's marriage, so he should have this marriage at the end of February. It is not realistic to organize a large-scale marriage with Zhang's family, and it is easy to prepare a simple marriage. Ask someone familiar to the village to help, there will be no big problems within a few days. The most difficult problem of new houses should have been

It is time to prepare a new house for the newlywed couple. Now it is time to prepare for this. It is estimated that it will be able to get up in one month. If Mr. Liu also wants to move to the past, he will have to start a small courtyard again. It takes several months and Liu Qian wants to take care of his father. Of course, this yard needs to be built, so it is better to put it together. However, what Zhang Cai is thinking about is that before Liu Qian enters the door, she wants to separate from Xiaolong and live with her father. It seems to be a bit like splitting up. Could it be that she has other ideas?

However, Zhang Cai later denied this idea. What could Liu Qian have to be greedy for her family? It was nothing more than that well. Liu Qian advised her father to go there, but she wanted to consider her father's health. This was filial piety. Xiaolong and Liu Qian went out alone. To be honest, it was a matter of time. If you have three sons at home, how could you not be separated? It seemed too early to propose it at this time, but if you think about it carefully, it was still appropriate. At least let others see Liu Qian's far-sighted vision, and Zhang Xiaohua would not have any knots in their hearts.

Mr. Liu naturally had no objection. He was thinking about how to support his elderly care. He taught and was respected everywhere. He heard that no one in Guozhuang taught, so he would definitely be popular if he went there. Moreover, he had a daughter there to rely on and he could protect his daughter, so why not? He was thinking about how to ask Zhang Cai to mention the immigration matter, but his daughter raised it now, which was really timely.

There are not many people who oppose it, that is, Butcher Liu's family.

Butcher Liu said at the top of his voice: "Brother, why are you thinking about going to Guozhuang? You won't discuss it with me. We two have grown up in Baligou since we were young."

Mr. Liu said gently: "Second brother, I am also considering it. Qianqian is married to Guozhuang from afar. She is not familiar with the place and no one takes care of her. And Liu Kai and I are at home and have no women to take care of her, so life is not smooth."

Liu Yueyue interrupted and said, "Uncle, aren't I still there? Haven't I been at home for help all the time?"

Mr. Liu smiled and said, "Yueyue, you have worked very hard at your uncle's house. I know, but it's not a long-term solution after all. Look at your sister's engagement and getting married soon. Are you still far away? Even if you find a family in Baligou, you can't come to take care of your uncle every day. Moreover, Liu Kai also wants to live with his wife, so he can give this family to him quickly. If I don't force him, I don't know that he can find the Year of the Monkey and Horse Month."

Liu Kai blushed and said, "Dad, look at what you said, I haven't found a suitable one."

Mr. Liu glanced at him and said, "Then you can find it for me and try to do everything with your sister this year. Let's have a double happiness."

Liu Kai stopped talking.

Then, Mr. Liu said to Butcher Liu: "Second brother, although this Guozhuang is far away, it is actually only half a day away. Even if I move over, it will be very convenient to move around in the future. Besides, the butcher you do is not incompatible with my teaching. You and I have a brotherhood. You can just walk around ten days and half a month later, and you will never be distant because of time. In the future, if you are tired of staying in Baligou, you can also move here to live with me."

Mr. Liu knew that Butcher Liu was straightforward and could not hide his secrets, so he did not mention anything about Jingshui. Of course, if the water really works in the future, Mr. Liu would definitely take Butcher Liu and others over.

Seeing that everyone had no objection, Mr. Liu set the date with Zhang Cai, which was the end of February. Then he discussed the specific details with Zhang Cai. Liu Qian did not listen carefully and withdrew, and Liu Yueyue also came out.

When he arrived at Liu Qian's boudoir, Liu Yueyue joked: "Sister, do you think Xiaolong is so thinking, are you anxious to marry yourself?"

Liu Qian said: "It's not what you imagine. The grandmother of the Zhang family has indeed been withstood for less than a few days. When I was in his house last time, I had already coughed up blood. The old man worked hard all his life, and I still want to satisfy his last wish. Moreover, you also know that his family's family is in such a hurry to do things, which is a relief. The burden on me and Xiaolong is not very heavy. My decision is good for him and me."

Liu Yueyue said strangely: "I thought about what you said to me last time, and I have been back for a long time. This fate is really strange. You have to have dinner at a stove in less than two months after you know each other. It's amazing now."

Liu Qian smiled and said, "You can do it too. I saw that Zhang Xiaohu saw you these few times, but his eyes were inseparable from you. I guess he also wanted to have dinner with you."

Liu Yueyue blushed and said, "Sister, don't make fun of me. I told you the last time I was at the Zhang family. I don't have any feelings for this Zhang Xiaohu. Although he saved me, I am just grateful. In your words, he is not destined to be together. Besides, Mr. Zhao from Xuezhuang had already asked someone to come over to propose marriage to his second son Zhao Yuzhao a few days ago. I have met Zhao Yuzhao. He is also a scholar and has a good appearance. It's just that because he has been busy with your affairs these days, Dad has not agreed. When your affairs are over, I probably have to give the marriage."

When Liu Qian heard this, she was very happy and said, "You girl, you still have this secret in your heart. I will tell me this until today. I have seen Zhao Yuzhao, and I have good character and knowledge. It is very suitable for you. Yueyue, you are lucky."
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