Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

How can I describe the way Daya is dressed? She looks like a silly roe deer, with a bright red cotton-padded jacket, two pigtails, and big, cute eyes. It is obviously Qin Jingru's masterpiece. This is how Qin Jingru looked when Zhao Shanhe first met her.

Zhao Shanhe couldn't help laughing out loud, "Daya, learn how to dress from your second sister-in-law instead of your eldest sister-in-law."

"Brother, you are laughing at me, but my sister-in-law said that it was with this outfit that she charmed you in the first place." Daya turned around and sold Qin Jingru out.

"Xiao Gao, this is my sister Zhao Guihua. You two can go out for a walk together. Young people have a lot to talk about. Just send me home before lunch," Zhao Shanhe said.

"Why are you shy, Xiao Gao? Come on, why are you shy as a grown man?" Several colleagues said as they pulled Xiao Gao up.

"Brother, why don't you let Daya and the others go inside to chat? It's very cold outside," Qin Jingru said

"There are people in the room, it's not nice for two people. Young people have hot tempers. It's okay to go outside. If you really feel cold, you can take Xiao Gao to your room," said Zhao Shanhe

"Mrs. Zhao, we'll go out first. Please accompany Mr. Zhao to eat and drink well," Xiao Gao said politely.

"Go quickly, we don't need you to tell us, we will definitely make Chief Engineer Zhao drink well." After several colleagues said and pushed, Xiao Gao and Daya went out.

"Shanhu, Shanhai, Damao, did you hear that? These guys are trying to get me drunk. It depends on you whether you can get them drunk," Zhao Shanhe said.

After a while, a few more colleagues came to see Zhao Shanhe, and Liu Guangtian also came with his wife.

Zhao Shanhe's house was small, so he set up another table in the partition and asked Shanhu and Xu Damao to take care of it.

"Guangtian, have you visited your father?" Zhao Shanhe asked

"Not yet. Let's go over and check later. Anyway, he only has eyes for my brother. If it weren't for the New Year, I wouldn't want to come over," said Liu Guangtian.

No one drank too much in the afternoon and they were all a little tipsy, but Zhao Shanhe drank too much. Everyone took turns toasting him, so it was hard for him not to drink too much. He had already climbed onto the table.

After Xiao Gao came back, everyone started to leave. Everyone couldn't wait to pull Xiao Gao out of the yard, wanting to get the latest news.

After everyone left, Zhao Shanhe stood up and stretched his waist.

"Brother, you are not drunk?" Zhao Shanhu asked

"Nonsense, if I didn't pretend to be drunk, so many people would have drunk me to death. Being a leader is not easy," Zhao Shanhe sighed.

"Daya, let's go to the front yard. Tell everyone how you and Xiao Gao are doing. Aunt Chen and the others are waiting for you."

When we arrived at the front yard, Aunt Chen and Qin Jingru were already cooking.

During dinner, everyone's eyes were on Daya, wanting to know the result.

"Brother Gao, he's a nice guy," Daya said, but everyone still looked at her eagerly.

"Daya, just one sentence, how is it good? What do you think of him? I know his family conditions, so I don't need to say anything," Zhao Shanhe said

"Brother Gao was the same as when he was on a blind date with my second brother. He spoke hesitantly and was very nervous. But later, when we started chatting, he told me a lot about the technical department, especially about my eldest brother. He admired my eldest brother so much that he even put his coat on me when he saw that I was cold," said Daya.

"You two are stupid. If you're cold, just go home and find a room. You're still chatting about big brother. You're with big brother every day. Whatever you want to hear, just listen to what big brother says. But this kid is okay. He didn't freeze my sister," said Zhao Shanhe.

"Shanhe, you said you know this child's family well. Tell me what his family is like. Is it okay for Daya to marry into his family? It's not that I'm afraid that Daya will suffer, but I'm afraid that Daya will be wronged," Aunt Chen said.

"Mom, we just met and we haven't even started dating yet. Why are you going to marry him and still come out to suffer so much?" Daya pouted and said

"I forgot to tell you, Xiao Gao's name is Gao Peng, he is 21 years old, graduated from a technical secondary school, and went to the technical department after graduation. Now he is a 55th-level technician with a salary of yuan, one level per year, which means he is promoted quickly. He is diligent and motivated, and is a high-quality young man.

His family conditions are not very good, just like ours. His father got into trouble right after he gave him up. His mother became seriously ill and had to rely on medicine to survive. He also has two younger sisters who seem to be about the same age as Daya.

Xiao Gao is filial and has never given up on his mother. He doesn’t eat well in the factory, so he brings all the good food back to his mother and sister. This kid has a spirit that I can’t explain, but I’m quite optimistic about him.”

"The young man is really good. When the two sisters get married, there will be only one mother left. It won't be a problem to support her with the wages of two people. Shanhe, you make the decision. Aunt Chen will listen to you. You have contact with many people. It's fine if you think it's good," said Aunt Chen.

"Aunt Chen, I can't make the decision on this matter. It's a new country with a new atmosphere. Let Daya make the decision herself. If she has no problem with it, I will prepare a dowry for her," said Zhao Shanhe.

"Daya, tell me what you think of this person. Do you like him? Do you think this guy likes you?" Zhao Shanhe asked.

"I think it's okay. He should be quite satisfied with what I said. After all, my brothers raised me so well," Daya said

"Okay, in that case, you two can just get along first. We have to wait for Xiao Gao to speak first. We can't rush to marry the girl.

As for the dowry, I'll prepare a sewing machine and a radio for you. As for the bicycle, you can ride it away and don't need to buy a new one. You have a watch now. I kept my word and I've prepared all the three turns and one ring for you.

The job is yours too. I will arrange the jobs for Shanhai and Erya in the future.

Second brother, you are responsible for preparing the thermos and teacup, but the new quilt is hard to get. An Tong needs cloth, and my younger sister-in-law is about to give birth, so the cloth coupons are a bit tight. I will think of a solution later."

"Brother, this is too much. I don't want it. It's not easy for you to raise me, and I haven't repaid you yet. I have decided to give all my salary to you in the future. Unless the man agrees to this condition, I won't get married," said Daya.

"Silly girl, you are talking nonsense again. I gave you things because I wanted you to marry with honor. Everyone in our family has things, and you are no exception. The Zhao family cannot marry a girl in a shabby way. Your good life in the future will be the best reward for everyone.

And if you marry someone, you just keep the salary. If you don’t pay your brother back, he won’t marry you. Are you looking down on your brother? It’s not like your brother can’t support the family.”

"Brother, you provide the sewing machine and I'll provide the radio. We can't let you provide them all by yourself," Zhao Shanhu said.

"Your child is about to be born, and your salary is not too high. The burden is heavy. Just do as I say," Zhao Shanhe said.

"Shanhe, don't buy anything. You have a child now. You have been very good to us three mothers. You didn't drive us away and gave jobs to Daya. Daya and Erya are both in school. We are already content. Daya has a job, so let her save money slowly," said Aunt Chen.