Siheyuan: The happy life of a little chef

Without much delay, the car drove directly to Han Chunyan's home. Today was Sunday, and many people were at home, especially the Han family. No one was missing, including the eldest sister who was married.

The matchmaker got off the car at the door and went in first. Under the guidance of others, she entered the Han family: "Oh, Aunt Han, hello, I am Matchmaker Wang, I am here to propose marriage for Li Jianjun, they are all at the door."

"Hello, come on, let's go out to welcome her." Han Chunyan came back and told Aunt Han that Li Huaide had come in person to propose marriage. Knowing that the deputy factory director had come in person to propose marriage, the Han family was on high alert.

Aunt Han smiled and led her family out to greet them. Li Jianjun introduced Aunt Han to Li Huaide, who smiled and greeted her, "Hello, sister-in-law!"

Aunt Han immediately said, "Don't stand there, come inside and talk."

Li Huaide: "Jianjun, take the things in."

Aunt Han took Li Jianjun's hand and said, "Jianjun, you go in. Let them do this. The eldest, the second, and the fifth, help carry the things."

After Aunt Han finished speaking, two older people and a child responded and followed the driver to get their things.

Li Jianjun followed Li Huaide to the Han family. He felt a little embarrassed because everyone in the yard was looking at him. He also gave cigarettes to every man he met along the way. This was Li Huaide's instruction.

As soon as everyone arrived at Han's house and sat down, the three people who were moving things came back with a lot of things.

Aunt Han said to an older woman, "Xiaoxue, don't just stand there, come on, pour some water, you have no tact at all." Han Chunxue was also a little surprised to see so many gifts.

Li Huaide spoke up: "Sister-in-law, you know Jianjun's situation. We are the only uncle and nephew in the Li family. His parents passed away early. I am his only relative and elder. We are very satisfied with Chunyan'er, so we came here in advance."

Aunt Han smiled and said, "Jianjun is a good boy, and we are satisfied with him."

Li Huaide: "Sister-in-law, as long as you are satisfied, that's what I want. Let's settle this matter as soon as possible, and let them get married as soon as possible. If we settle it by this time tomorrow, we can hold our grandchildren."

"We think so too. They are both old enough, so let's not delay it. It will be easier for me to get it done sooner rather than later."

"Sister-in-law, if you have any requirements for the betrothal gift, please tell me. I will definitely satisfy you if I can."

"I don't have any requirements. As long as Chunyan lives a good life, I don't care about the bride price. I'm marrying my daughter, not selling her." Aunt Han said as she patted Han Chunyan's hand.

Li Huaide thought for a while and said, "Sister-in-law, how about this betrothal gift? I'll give you 100 yuan, which means one in a hundred. What do you think?"

The Han family was shocked. They were lucky to be able to have enough to eat now. Women in the countryside only needed to give them some snacks. In the city, the most they could afford was twenty yuan. The Li family was really generous.

Aunt Han refused: "Uncle, I told you, I am marrying my daughter, not selling her. What are you going to say about our Han family?"

Li Huaide waved his hand and said, "Sister-in-law, you must give the betrothal gift. Chunyan will not suffer when she marries him. Don't worry about it. The amount is not important. It is not easy for you to raise so many children. Just consider it as Jianjun's filial piety to you."

Aunt Han did not refuse this time. Having said that, it would be tactless to refuse again: "Uncle, I'll listen to you." The main reason was that the Han family also needed the money.

"Sister-in-law, this is what I thought. Jianjun will go for the assessment on October 15th, and on the 16th, they will go to get the certificate. This will be a double happiness, a good omen." Li Huaide had already thought of it.

"Uncle, isn't time too tight?" Aunt Han was still thinking about making two quilts for Han Chunyan, and she was looking for cotton coupons everywhere during this period.

"No rush, the timing is just right. When we get back I'll ask Jianjun to ask the street office to renovate his house so that the young couple can live a good life." Li Huaide really wanted to hold his grandson as soon as possible.

Matchmaker Wang was stunned when she heard this. Wow, a dowry of 100 yuan was something she had never encountered in her entire career. The most she had received was 20 yuan. Although she had no say in the matter, she would have contributed to the success. When she could tell others about it, it would add a lot to her resume and she would have a lot more resources at hand.

"Oh, I was so busy talking about Chunyan'er that I forgot to introduce them to you. This is the eldest, this is the second, that one is Xiaoxue, and there is this naughty boy Xiaowu." Aunt Han introduced them one by one, and Li Jianjun greeted them all.

The whole family chatted and got to know each other better. Time passed quickly and it was almost noon. Li Huaide said, "My dear, don't cook. Let's go out to eat. Just celebrate in advance."

After the Han family got to know each other, they didn't act pretentiously. A group of people went to the restaurant in a mighty manner, which was not far away.

Li Jianjun and Han Chunyan walked behind, with little five Han Chunming beside them. This kid was very shrewd and always showed off his knowledge of treasure appraisal to Li Jianjun. He also had the best relationship with Han Chunyan in the whole family.

After everyone finished their meal, they went home. Li Huaide left first because he had something to do. Li Jianjun went back to the Han family and sat for a while. He still wanted to cultivate feelings with the Han family. He didn't want Han Chunyan to lose contact with her family after she got married.

The other side is the courtyard.

Yan Bugui told the third aunt about Li Jianjun's advance visit and asked her to make preparations and to help in any way she could. The third aunt was a big mouth, and in the morning, everyone in the hospital knew about Li Jianjun's advance visit today.

While Jia Zhang was muttering at home, Yi Zhonghai found the deaf old lady and said, "Old lady, the latest news is that Li Jianjun went to propose marriage today. Do you think we can ruin this matter?"

The deaf old lady narrowed her eyes and said, "Zhong Hai, calm down. Li Jianjun is different from others. Let's not talk about whether you can find out which girl it is. Have you ever thought about what will happen if Li Jianjun finds out about this? He has Li Huaide behind him."

Yi Zhonghai was stunned for a moment: "Yes, you are taking it for granted. It is not appropriate to use the methods used to deal with Xu Damao on Li Jianjun. Then wait until he gets married. If you can't deal with him, deal with his wife. Old lady, you go out in person, and you can't control a new daughter-in-law?"

A cold light flashed in the eyes of the deaf old lady: "I will make their family restless when the time comes. Jia Dongxu will be released in three days. You can treat them to a meal and reassure them. Although I am more optimistic about Zhuzi, Jia Dongxu was chosen by you."

Yi Zhonghai: "Old lady, I understand. Jia Zhang and I had already discussed the compensation for Dongxu. It was my fault that I was too impulsive at the time and did not inquire about the situation well. Dongxu suffered as a result. I have watched this child grow up since he was a child. He is absolutely filial."

"Yes, he is very filial. He is also filial to his mother. Zhonghai, I still prefer Shazhu. Although he is a little muddle-headed, he has no burden. When Yushui gets married, you help Shazhu find a wife. He will be very grateful to you. Providing for him in his old age will not be a problem at all." The deaf old lady still advised.

Yi Zhonghai was also a little tangled. Jia Dongxu was good, but Jia Zhangshi was not an easy person to get along with. He was afraid that Jia Dongxu was too filial and also afraid that Jia Dongxu was not filial. Auntie also often whispered in his ear that she was more optimistic about Sha Zhu, but he had given too much to Jia Dongxu, and now he was reluctant to let go. Everyone has feelings, and he and Jia Dongxu really have feelings, and he can't let go, so he can only perfunctorily say to the deaf old lady: "Old lady, let me think about it. If there is nothing else, I will go back next time."

The deaf old lady knew he was just being perfunctory and could only sigh.