Chapter 239: We are engaged, we are a family
When Li Jianguo came to Gu’s house again, he found that the yard was clean.
The tools, splendens, poles, wires, etc. that were originally placed in the courtyard and used to tie the splendens broom have all been swept away.
Some old things that were originally stored in the yard were also collected.
Gu Boyuan is in the yard, holding a shovel and shoveling the grass growing in the corner.
The house in the Gu family's courtyard is the same as the Li family's, with walls made of earth blocks, beams framed by wooden purlins and rafters, and a thick layer of reed handles, covered with house mud.
The wall does not use earth blocks, it is directly made of rammed earth. This house is seven or eight years old, and a layer of soil on the wall has fallen off. A lot of soil was originally filled in the yard to prevent alkali, but now the corner of the wall is still starting to become alkaline.
“Hey, educated people have become more diligent.” Li Jianguo teased Gu Boyuan, “You always look sloppy here, but this is the first time!”
“Haha, you are just the same. Taking advantage of having a good wife ." Gu Boyuan pointed to the corner, "There's still a shovel, put it down quickly and let's work together."
"Hey, we haven't even gotten married yet, and we're already giving instructions to people like you. Human? ”
Having said that, Li Jianguo put the meat on the shelf under the shed. He found a basin for the two fish and put it in. He poured some water into it and watched the fish swimming in it. Then he picked up the shovel and followed Lao Gu. Do it together.
Li Jianguo was much more efficient than Lao Gu in doing these tasks. In addition, Lao Gu had already cleaned up a lot. Li Jianguo joined in and quickly shoveled the grass clean, and also shoveled the broken soil, Trash and grass piled up together, and shovelfuls were thrown into the corner of the vegetable garden.
The place is large, so it is impossible to keep it as clean and tidy as the small courtyards in the city or in the mainland. We don’t have the time.
“This fish is really good-looking.” Gu Boyuan put down his shovel, looked at the two fish, and smiled, “Did Xiaolong catch it last night?”
“Yes. It was caught yesterday. Net, I got up this morning." Li Jianguo also stood by the basin and said, "It doesn't matter whether the fish is delicious or not, it looks beautiful. Carp of this size are rare in this small sea."
"Xiaolong...yes, the change is quite big."
"That's right." Li Jianguo said proudly, "He married Xiaoxia, and you, the father-in-law, will definitely benefit from it..."
"I don't want to take advantage of him." Gu Boyuan's face suddenly turned red. "It's not like I can't live. Besides, I... I take advantage of him." What are you doing?"
Before he finished speaking, Li Jianguo knew what he wanted to say. He took out the iron cigarette box and rolled himself a Mohe cigarette and said with a smile:
"You want it? If you dare to show your identity as a college student to the Education Bureau, Xiaolong will definitely take advantage of you. But, do you want to?"
"No." Gu Boyuan shook his head directly, "I will stay here honestly. There is food and drink here, land and a house, how nice it is."
Say yes, Gu Boyuan's expression is still quite complicated of.
"It's good if you really think it's good." Li Jianguo didn't say much. He knew a little about Gu Boyuan's past, but he didn't ask about it. If the person concerned has not thought about some things or has let them go, it is best for others not to disturb them.
"Just take this meat and fish?"
"Isn't it hard to put away this meat and fish? I'll bring it to you first. Tomorrow is the day, and I'll bring other tobacco, alcohol and candies Come over for tea. Don’t worry, the courtesy will be sufficient. Then we can discuss what needs to be discussed... You should also think about it and put forward any ideas you have.”
"What ideas can I have? I don't have any ideas." Gu Boyuan shook his head, "I've also watched it in the past six months. Xiaolong was a bit out of control before, but this time he has indeed stabilized and grown up. Xiaoxia Leave it to him, I’m at ease.”
“Well, yes. Like this. And the rest..."
"I won't talk about it from my hometown." When Gu Boyuan saw Li Jianguo rolling his Mohe cigarette, he grabbed it, pinched the one off his head, and took it from Li Jianguo. He took out a lighter from his pocket and lit it himself.
"It's a waste if you smoke!" Li Jianguo was very dissatisfied, "Donkey burns incense, what's the point of smoking."
Donkey burns incense, which means that the smoke does not reach the lungs, the smoke is inhaled in the mouth, and then Just spit it out.
"Isn't it fun?" Gu Boyuan took a sip, exhaled the smoke and said, "We are getting married soon, so what's wrong with you smoking a cigarette?"
"Okay, okay, now you are a landlord, you can talk "Li Jianguo didn't know that he inadvertently said a joke from later generations, so he rolled up another one and then reached out to Gu Boyuan:
"Light a fire. Give me the machine, Xiaolong bought it for me yesterday.”
“It’s mine.” Gu Boyuan reached out and lit the cigarette for Li Jianguo, then put the lighter into his pocket. It’s more convenient than matches.”
“Why are you so lazy?” Li Jianguo laughed angrily, “This is not like what you, a scholar, do.”
"If I don't cheat, I won't have a chance." Gu Boyuan said, "I don't want the bride price. I believe Xiaolong can treat Xiaoxia well. Of course, if he treats Xiaoxia badly, then don't treat me like a scholar. I can't compare to you. Beat the three members of the Gu family, but take care of Xiaolong? No problem..."
"Don't worry about this. I won't get involved in trivial matters. If Xiaolong feels sorry for Xiaoxia, I'll deal with him directly without you." Li Jianguo! It was a guarantee for Gu Boyuan.
“Okay, I believe you.” Gu Boyuan nodded.
Li Jianguo has such good popularity and prestige in the village that he has established it through his actions day by day.
"Lao Gu, I think you'd better ask for some betrothal gifts. Otherwise...it doesn't matter to you or me. Xiaoxia has to be told. We will stay here for the rest of our lives. Xiaoxia's future path It's still growing." Li Jianguo returned to the topic.
"I remember when you married Yuemei, didn't the old Liang family ask for a betrothal gift?"
"No, her grandfather said they didn't sell their daughters. In fact, the betrothal gift doesn't count as selling. Daughter, is that a statement..." The tradition of the Li family is that there is a betrothal gift, but Liang Donglou considers himself an older generation revolutionary and does not recognize this.
Juan's second aunt actually found someone before. When she came to talk, she mentioned the gift and she took the initiative to give it. As a result, Liang Donglou got angry and made people angry. Drive away.
When the older generation is stubborn, it can be quite speechless.
"That's right, I won't sell my daughter either..." Gu Boyuan held a cigarette between his fingers and looked at the fish and said, "I believe Xiaoxia doesn't care about this. Ordinarily, without Xiaolong, Xiaoxia wouldn't be able to go to middle school. Just for this reason , I recognize that Xiaolong. Besides, even if there is no gift, do you think these people on the team don’t have it? Did you say Xiaoxia? "
"Yes, there are many people who are jealous of her." Li Jianguo nodded, "She is the first one to go out and teach in middle schools. Baby. According to Xiaolong, academic qualifications will become more and more important in the future. Or something, then maybe she can go to the county. At that time, there’s no telling how many people were talking about her behind her back.”
Gu Boyuan nodded, and then said harshly:
“No way. I listen, then I will pretend that nothing happened. If this word comes to me, look at me Don’t break those people’s legs!”
“Haha, we are getting engaged tomorrow, and we are a family. Don’t worry, both Xiaolong and our family will protect Xiaoxia. Think about it again, doesn’t it mean something?”
"Don't think about it, don't."
"As for Xiaoxia..."
"My daughter, I know." Gu Boyuan said in a very angry tone.
After Li Jianguo left, Gu Boyuan went back to the house and started to clean up the house.
Gu Xiaoxia came back in the afternoon, and Gu Boyuan told her about not asking for a bride price.
"Well, I think so too." Gu Xiaoxia said, "It is the form in itself..."
"As long as you are not afraid of others saying anything about you, then that's it." Gu Boyuan nodded and said, "I believe it Xiaolong will treat you well."
"Yes." Gu Xiaoxia blushed and lowered her head.
After breakfast the next day, the Li family came to the Gu family with the Lu family's sister-in-law, carrying their things in a "huge" manner.
Except Li Juan and Li Qiang. The two were assigned to look after the house.
Although Li Qiang expressed strong dissatisfaction and protested, it was finally dismissed.
Not only did Li Jianguo and the others bring other gifts, Liang Yuemei also made two sets of clothes specially for Gu Xiaoxia.
The incident spread quickly in the village.
Wu Shufen is getting married next week, and some people actually want to watch Li Long lively.
After all, everyone in the village knows that Li Long was dumped by Wu Shufen. Now that Li Long is up, some people are laughing at Wu Shufen for his lack of vision, while others are laughing at Li Long for not being able to get a girlfriend.
Although the fact that Li Long and Gu Xiaoxia were talking to each other has spread in the village, many people have the same thoughts as the Gu family's sister-in-law before. How can Gu Xiaoxia, who eats commercial grain, always like Li Long?
It wasn’t until today that the Li family went to the Gu family to get engaged, and these people in the village discovered that the two families, or two young people, had already reached this point!
The Li family arrived at the Gu family, and the Gu family had already placed tea on the table.
Gu Xiaoxia followed Gu Boyuan, looked at Li Long, and then moved away. She was still very shy.
The sister-in-law of the Gu family played the role of atmosphere group throughout the whole process, chatting about various things. In fact, both parties understand that the intention has been reached, and the engagement is just a formality.
Li Qingxia met Gu Xiaoxia, and it was the first time for Du Chunfang. But Li Long could tell that the smile on my face didn't stop when I first looked at Gu Xiaoxia, and she was obviously attracted to her.
Liang Yuemei handed the clothes to Gu Xiaoxia and said with a smile:
"I made it a little hastily and didn't measure the size. You try it. If it doesn't fit, I will change it."
"Okay." Gu Xiaoxia lowered her head and agreed.
The Gu family entertained the Li family for dinner at noon, when Li Juan came over with Li Qiang. Liang Yuemei's sister-in-law from the Lu family actually helped cook this meal, with Gu Xiaoxia helping out.
There was no room to sit in the room, so others were scattered in the yard chatting.
Li Long could see people passing by from time to time outside the courtyard gate, walking very slowly, and taking a special look inside, obviously wanting to see if the marriage between the Li family and the Gu family was real or fake.
Eating a meal is like being watched at the zoo. Although I don’t get used to it, considering it is a happy event, no one cares.
Gu Xiaoxia had to go to the dormitory in the afternoon, so Li Long said he would ride a bicycle to see her off.
Gu Boyuan has no objection. In fact, both parents had already discussed at the dinner table that they would not get married in a short period of time. The main reason was Gu Xiaoxia's career. This is also what young people on both sides think.
But what they didn't expect was that the next day, another piece of good news came.
(End of this chapter)