Siheyuan: The Ambition of Sanzang

Chapter 23
It is good to have a woman in the family, tidy up in an orderly manner, the clothes are clean, and there is hot food to eat when you get home.

Qin Jingru now stays at Sanzang's house all day, decorating the new house with the first mother and third mother, except going to Qin Huairu's house to sleep at night.

Sanzang was also happy. He was also a leading cadre, and I don't know how many eyes were staring at him, but he didn't dare to make mistakes.

He goes to work leisurely during the day, and after dinner after get off work, he stays at home while reading a book, while listening to Qin Jingru talking about his family's troubles, which is not annoying.

Sometimes Qin Huairu would come over to eat some peanuts and melon seeds, and the two sisters whispered.

He heard from Qin Jingru that one time Xu Damao stopped her outside the toilet to speak ill of him, but she pushed her back before she finished speaking, Xu Damao felt so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood.

Even if she is there, she doesn't care, she has already been conquered by Sanzang's ability.

She could tell that Qin Huairu had only been a nanny for a few days and had nothing to do.

Early on Sunday morning, Sanzang was pushing a brand new bicycle, with 5 catties and 5 finger-thick fat meat hanging on the handrail, which he queued up early in the morning to buy.

Now people don't have much oil and water, this is the best meat, just look at Yan Bugui's envious eyes.

Qin Jingru dressed up and followed behind him carrying ten catties of white flour and a large bag of candies.

The two of them were going to take the bus, so they could bring more things.

But Qin Jingru wanted Sanzang to ride a bicycle to show off in the village.

In the Qin family village, only the village party secretary has an old bicycle that rings except for the bell. He is so precious.

Sanzang smiled wryly and shook his head, so he could only let her go.

"This is a door-to-door proposal!" Yan Bugui cheerfully came over to say hello.
"Yes, third master! Look, I'm in a hurry."

"Ah! You are busy! You are busy!"

Qin Jingru's house is only more than 20 miles away.

Although it is not very far, the road is not very easy to walk, and it takes nearly 2 hours to ride with a person, and it is a hot day.
He was already drenched with sweat, and when he arrived at the entrance of the village, he was so tired that Qin Jingru had no choice but to get out of the car and lead the way.

Sanzang complained: "Next time I find a chance to get you a bicycle ticket and buy one for you. You can come back to your mother's house anytime you want in the future."

"Really?" Qin Jingru was so happy to jump up.

"You are Xiaoru?"

"Ah! Uncle!"

"It's really Xiaoru. I heard from your sister that you went on a blind date in the city. Is this optimistic?"

Qin Dabao couldn't believe it when he saw the beautifully dressed niece in front of him.

"Hmm! Uncle! This is my partner, Huang Sanzang, who is the deputy chief of the propaganda department of the rolling mill!"

"Brother! This is my uncle, sister Huairu's father."

"Hello, uncle! Come, smoke a cigarette!" Sanzang immediately took out the front door and handed him a cigarette.
"Oh! This is a good smoke! Oh! You are better off than Huai Ru!"

Thinking of his own eldest daughter, Qin Dabao shook his head.

"Then you and your aunt come home for dinner at noon."

"Okay! I'll go find your dad right now, he's gone to work in the private plot!"

Sanzang heard from Qin Jingru that her mother and Qin Huairu's mother were biological sisters with bad backgrounds, who were born as poor landlords and married his father and uncle.

That's right, otherwise, it would be impossible to give birth to such a beautiful daughter and get a nice name, so the names between them are so strange.

Sanzang followed Qin Jingru all the way to her house, and addressed adults when he met them.

The man will pass a cigarette, the child will give a Cuban candy, the white rabbit is very precious,
Qin Jingru was reluctant, and Sanzang was also reluctant. It was difficult to get key tickets, and then the children followed suit.

The adults heard that Qin Jingru was dressed up beautifully, found a young man from the city, and rode a brand new bicycle, all ran over to watch the excitement.

After a while, Qin Jingru's house was surrounded by people, some even leaned against the wall, talking a lot,

"He looks pretty good, full of vigor, and looks a little more handsome than his brother Qin Tiejun."

At this time, Qin Jingru was also surrounded by the little sisters in the village, and they began to comment on her clothes. She enjoyed the compliments from the little sisters and was very happy.

When they heard that the Bragi and lambskin shoes on her were worth more than 100 yuan, there was a burst of exclamation from the crowd,
Rural people may not be able to save so much money after a year of dishonest work.

Hearing that her partner's salary is 72 yuan, Lao Mo spent 40 yuan for a meal, it's like a fantasy,
And her licking dogs and spare tires are not wrong, which beauty does not have a few dog licking and spare tires behind her, and everyone is sad.

After arguing for a while, Qin Jingru took Sanzang and introduced her relatives. Her sister and sister-in-law went to cook with pork and white noodles.

Her grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, elder brother, and brother-in-law dragged Sanzang into the room to drink tea, as if they were going through a triumvirate of trials.

The village party secretary was also there, and he thought some important person was coming, so he was finally invited to stay for dinner.

Sanzang thanked me and said, "You probably have heard about my situation, so let me repeat it again.
There are two rooms in Yandu Courtyard, one big and one small, the big one is 52 square meters, and the small one is 40 square meters.

Worked as an acting deputy section chief in the publicity department of a rolling mill, with a salary of 72 yuan. The family also had some savings, and the elders were gone.

I am quite satisfied with Jingru, what conditions do you have?If I can do it, I will do it! "

Her father, Qin Sanbao, immediately said: "There are no conditions, it's very good! We agreed!"

She was pulled by her mother, "Oh! A bride price! Just give me 20 yuan!"

Sanzang bowed his head and thought for a moment.

"Oh! 10 yuan is fine! It can't be less." Qin Sanbao thought that 20 yuan was too much, and he didn't want to ruin the family, so he changed his words immediately.

"Well, I'll give you 100 yuan!"

Hearing Sanzang's answer, everyone present was shocked. The current highest price for betrothal gifts is 20 yuan.

More than ten years ago, Qin Huairu's dowry gift for marrying the Jia family was 5 yuan plus 1 catty of pork and 5 catties of white flour.

The current prices have basically not changed much. Can they not be shocked?

Everyone thought Sanzang was joking.

"Too much! Too much!"

Qin Sanbao was frightened, and the village secretary also said too much.

"Not much! Not much! 'The most difficult debt to repay is the debt of favor, and the most difficult kind of debt to repay is the kindness of parents'. As for me, I have no relatives, and I have to rely on you for things in the future.

Don't worry, I will treat Jingru well for the rest of my life! "

Qin Jingru was so touched that she wanted to cry. Her parents looked at each other and said nothing.

After finishing speaking, Sanzang took out two wads of money from his pocket, and wrapped them in red paper.

"One pile is gift money, and the other pile is for inviting people in the village to a wedding banquet. I'll find a way to help get some white noodles and meat."

"This!" Her parents looked at each other, not knowing what to do, looking at her grandfather,
"Take it! This is a child's filial piety",
The two looked at the old branch secretary again, "Accept it!"

"This..." Her mother finally collected the money.

"Then what are your plans for the next step?" Qin Sanbao asked.

"This is how I think, after lunch today, Jingru went to the village committee to open a letter of introduction.

I will go to the factory early tomorrow morning to open a letter of introduction, and then we will go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a marriage certificate.

The banquet will be held in the canteen of the rolling mill next Sunday. I will go to the factory manager to apply for it. He should agree, and then I will give the money back to the factory.

Please invite the neighbors again, and then some of my classmates who are better at playing can also find time.

At that time, all your immediate relatives will go, and the other relatives will come to have a representative,
The remaining relatives will be invited when the banquet is held in the village, and the old branch secretary will also go. "

"This! This! This! The cost is too high!" Qin Jingru has now turned into a housekeeper.

"It's okay! This is the only time to get married, we don't need the money! Isn't this just to save face for you?"

"This face is too big..."

"Just do it! Listen to me!"

Qin Jingru was stunned by happiness all at once, such happiness came without even thinking about it.

After discussing things and eating well, her sister and sister-in-law were also envious when they heard about it.

During the meal, everyone toasted Qin Sanbao one after another, complimenting him on finding a good son-in-law.

He also refused to refuse, with a red face.

Her mother laughed from ear to ear, and her sister-in-law whispered in her brother's ear, "Help find a job in the city" or something.

Her brother was also very excited, frowning, "What are you messing with, it's not yet time!"

Her sister and sister-in-law thought the same way, and sighed inwardly as they looked at the honest husband next to them.

In the afternoon, we had to cycle back, so Sanzang didn't drink any alcohol, and the guests and hostess enjoyed the meal.

After opening the letter of introduction, Qin Jingru sat on the back of the bicycle, hugged Sanzang's waist, and leaned her head on his back.
Sweet in my heart, full of happiness, I kept murmuring, "Brother, you are so kind to me!"

(End of this chapter)