Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

Soon it was time for dinner. The girl ate very artistically at first, chewing slowly and carefully. But the three children of the Jia family were greedy, especially because of the Banggeng incident. The food had been deteriorating recently. They finally had a meal of meat, but because it was a blind date for Banggeng, they had to leave a good impression on the girl, so they all restrained themselves.

But Banggeng didn't care. He didn't like the girl at all. If she didn't eat some meat, it would be a shame. Under Banggeng's leadership, Xiaodang and Huaihua were not to be outdone. They picked the big slices of meat to eat. The girl got anxious and forgot that she was here for a blind date. Suddenly, the chopsticks of several people left afterimages. Banggeng and his two men were no match for the girl.

Jia Zhang was still smiling as she talked to the matchmaker, not noticing what was going on on the table. She even said to Bang Geng, "Bang Geng, don't just focus on eating by yourself, pick some meat for the girl."

Bang Geng swallowed the food in his mouth, without stopping his hands, and then said to Jia Zhang, "Grandma, stop talking and eat quickly. If you don't eat now, there will be nothing left."

Jia Zhang then looked at the plate. There was only soup left. She didn't know what to do with the steamed bun in her hand. She said to the girl, "It's a blessing to be able to eat, it's a blessing to be able to eat," and then said to Qin Huairu who was still busy, "Huairu, fry another egg."

The girl was a little embarrassed at this point. She got into the mood when it came to eating and forgot that she was on a blind date. When her mother came, she specifically told her to be careful when eating, but she was so stimulated by the three Banggeng brothers that she had forgotten all about it.

The one who felt the most uncomfortable at this time was the matchmaker. She had just chatted with Jia Zhang for a few words, and only had the steamed buns in her hand left. She was still thinking about having a good meal, but she was the one who brought the girl, so she could only grit her teeth and swallow her anger. She could only follow Jia Zhang's words and say, "The child's grandmother is right. Being able to eat is a blessing. Look how blessed this girl is."

Qin Huairu fried a few more vegetarian dishes, and the few of them ate a little, and then the matchmaker took the girl away.

"Bang Geng, what do you think? I think this girl is good. Look at her figure. She is good at bearing children. I heard from the matchmaker that her family is well-off and she works in a meat processing factory."

"Grandma, what's your taste? She looks like Zhu Bajie's second aunt to me. I don't like her. I don't want her."

"Bang Geng, how come you are the same as Sha Zhu? I told you that a girl's wealth means her family is good. Is that girl so blessed? The matchmaker said no gift, but a dowry. If you marry her and her family helps you, your life will be so good.

Listen to grandma, you can't just look at the face when you marry a daughter-in-law. If you marry a good-looking one, her family will be poor and she will be a burden to you. Our family is not like your uncle's family. We can't compare with him. He married your aunt and arranged everything for your aunt's family. Our family is suitable for this kind of situation."

"No, I don't want it anyway, grandma. Didn't you see how she eats? We can't snatch her away from her. Even if her family is well-off, she will probably eat them out of money. If I marry her, with our family's financial situation, will you still be able to eat in the future?"

Besides, she's as fat as Zhu Bajie's second aunt, I can't eat her, grandma, do you still want to hold your great-grandson?"

"Huai Ru, what do you think?"

"Grandma, I think what my brother said makes sense. If he marries her, we will starve to death."

"What do you know? In a few years you will get married too. You should marry a man to get food and clothing. You should find a woman from a good family so that you can live a good life. Don't just focus on looks. Looks can't be eaten. How good would your brother's life be if he married her?"

"Mom, I also think we should forget about it. Banggeng doesn't like it. After all, he will have to live his life in the future. How many years can we take care of him?"

"Well, since you all don't agree, I'll talk to the matchmaker and ask her to find someone else for Bang Geng."

The matchmaker here also asked the girl, "Girl, what do you think of the boy?"

"Yeah," the girl lowered her head and twirled her hair with her fingers, which meant she liked the guy.

"See, I told you I wasn't lying. The boy is 1.8 meters tall and looks pretty energetic. He also has a grandmother who can help you take care of your children if you two have them."

"But, will she like me?"

"Why would he look down on you? You are so blessed, your family is well off, and you don't even ask for a dowry. I think he is marrying above his station."

When the girl heard what the matchmaker said, she was as happy as a happy child. She could finally get married.

"Okay, you go back first, and I'll bring him to your house to propose marriage later."

After two days, Banggeng's blind date was shelved because the matchmaker was not happy. "What do you have in your family? The whole family lives in one room, and you want to find a city girl who has a job and looks good. How can such a girl be interested in your family?"

I spent a lot of effort to find this one. She doesn't mind your family, but you are still picky. If nothing works out, just find someone from the countryside. There are so many beautiful girls in the countryside, all trying their best to marry in the city.

You say you don't like those from the countryside, and you don't like those who meet the requirements. I, Wang the Matchmaker, am a famous matchmaker in this area, and I have helped many couples get together. I have never seen anyone with such outrageous conditions as yours."

"What's wrong with our family? We have two workers. How can they compare with our Jia family? It's just that the house is a little small. Why is it difficult for you? Besides, we are tall and have a job. How can we not be worthy of a good-looking city girl with a job?"

I tell you, Matchmaker Wang, without you, we still have Matchmaker Li and Matchmaker Liu. I don’t believe that without you, my Banggeng will not be able to find a wife.”

In fact, what Jia Zhang said was absolutely right. As a family of two workers in Beijing, their family was really quite good. Now at least 50% of the families in Beijing were not as good as theirs.

But the introduction fee given by the girl was too high. The girl's family had already given the money, but the boy didn't agree. How could Wang the matchmaker not be angry? The duck was gone, and the girl had promised that there was nothing she, Wang the matchmaker, could not handle.

"Old woman, just wait. I'll spread the word and see if the matchmaker can introduce someone to your family."

"You are the old hag. I tell you, if you dare to do that, just wait. Banggeng's uncle is a high-ranking official. Just wait for the consequences."

"Everyone can brag. I'm telling you, old woman, I, Wang the Matchmaker, am not just trying to scare people. Your family is the only one that has relatives who are officials. Everyone knows that your Jia family is unlucky in marriage. There are two widows in the family. I think your grandson will be a short-lived ghost."

"I'm going to tear your mouth apart, you dare to curse my Bang Geng!" Jia Zhang was immediately furious. Bang Geng was her lifeblood, so she immediately pounced on Wang the matchmaker, and the two old ladies started fighting immediately.

Although the onlookers loved to watch the fight, they saw that the two men were fighting a little fiercely, so they quickly went up to pull them apart.

From then on, the Jia family had a bad reputation, and the rumor that they beat the matchmaker when they couldn't find a wife spread.