Siheyuan: Building a strong dragon country on the eve of the anti-eagle war

Zheng Guo frowned slightly, and a trace of worry quietly crept onto his face, as if the endless turmoil was just like the plot in a novel, and only a thorough cleaning could bring peace of mind.

His thoughts couldn't help but drift back to his past life, to the TV series in which Hu Jun played Zhu Yuanzhang.

Those brothers who were killed to build the country, those nobles of Huainan who were killed, their deaths were not at all unjust.

This made Zheng Guo understand the ancient saying "It is easy to conquer a country, but difficult to keep it".

At the table, Xiao Qiaoer was laughing and talking happily, which was in sharp contrast to Zheng Guo and Lin Tao, who were both preoccupied with their own thoughts and had no appetite. Lin Tao's gentle voice broke the silence: "Zheng'er, Auntie has something to ask you."

"Aunt, please speak." Zheng Guo responded, secretly speculating in his heart that it might be related to Chen Xueru.

"I think Xueru is a good girl. Is there any misunderstanding between you two that has not been resolved?" Lin Tao's words revealed some concern.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Guo frowned even more tightly, thinking to himself that he was afraid that Chen Xueru had said something in front of Lin Tao.

"Aunt, don't you think Chen Xueru is quite mercenary? She left her own shop behind and came to help you instead. Don't you think there's something wrong with her?"

Hearing this, Lin Tao smiled gently, and that smile showed both helplessness and understanding.

"Zheng'er, I'm older than you, so I still have some vision for people. Xueru does have her own agenda, I know that. But after getting to know her, I've discovered that she's not a bad person. When judging people, you can't just look at the surface; inner qualities are more important."

Zheng Guo was moved when he heard this. Lin Tao was once a member of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, so she naturally had a unique vision.

"Aunt, I already have a partner, so I don't want to have any more entanglements with Chen Xueru."

Lin Tao chuckled when she heard that.

"I didn't say I had to do anything to you two, I just hope that when we meet next time, you won't be so distant and just treat us as ordinary friends, so that I won't be caught in the middle and feel awkward."

"Don't worry, auntie, I'll remember it.

Next time I see her, I will just ignore her." Zheng Guo agreed, with a hint of playfulness in his tone.

The meal was about to end when Xu Damao appeared at the right time, holding hot steamed pork elbows and fried meatballs in his hands, adding a bit of warmth to the slightly dull atmosphere.

"Da Mao, have you eaten?" Lin Tao asked with concern.

"Thank you, Aunt Six. I've already eaten. I was too busy today and forgot to bring you food earlier." Xu Damao said apologetically, and then changed the subject, "Brother, I've prepared everything for the bride, except..."

"Don't be so hesitant, just say what you want to say." Zheng Guo interrupted him.

Xu Damao looked embarrassed, and his horse-like face looked even more distressed under the light. "Brother, my dad went to borrow a tractor, but they said there was a problem with the tractor. I don't know if it can be fixed tomorrow. If it can't be fixed, it will be troublesome."

"Oh, are you planning to pick up the bride by tractor?" Zheng Guo asked.

"Yes, isn't that how it is done now? Either using a tractor, or people pulling a cart, or riding a bicycle. Of course there are also people who drive to pick up the bride, but unfortunately my family has no connections, so it's hard to find a car." Xu Damao explained.

"Is that so? Didn't your father look for another tractor?"

"I've found one. It's spring plowing season now, and the tractors are busy. I was thinking that if the tractor really doesn't work, I can just ride a bicycle to pick up the bride. Buddy, can you lend me your bicycle?" Xu Damao looked at Zheng Guo expectantly.

Zheng Guo smiled slightly, but did not agree immediately. Instead, he hesitated for a moment. "Da Mao, how about this? I will drive you to pick up the bride tomorrow."

"Drive?" Xu Damao was surprised. "Dude, do you want to borrow the factory's car? What if it gets bumped or dented..."

"Look at how capable you are. You even care about your car. I just want to ask you, do you want to welcome your bride in style?" Zheng Guo joked.

"Of course I do, but I don't want to cause you any trouble, let alone hurt you." Xu Damao's eyes were clear and full of sincerity.

At this moment, Zheng Guo truly recognized Xu Damao as a friend. "Da Mao, are there many people coming to your wife's family?"

"Not many. Huairu's dad said one table is enough. Too many people would be troublesome."

"Okay, that car probably won't be able to accommodate everyone. I'll ask the factory's minibus to see if I can borrow it for you."

"Really? That's great! But if it's difficult, forget it." While Xu Damao was excited, he did not forget to consider Zheng Guo.

"Don't worry, I'll leave the rest. Ask your mother to prepare the red paper with wedding words on it for the car." Zheng Guo patted his chest and promised.

Xu Damao was so moved that his eyes turned red and he choked up and said, "Brother, thank you!"

"Okay, stop nagging and let's go. Don't delay our meal." Zheng Guo scolded with a smile.

"Oh, really?

But buddy, will it embarrass you? If it does, then don’t do it.”

“Okay, get lost, and leave the rest to me.

Oh, and ask your mom to prepare the red paper with the wedding characters to be pasted on the car tomorrow."

Xu Damao felt numb at the moment, his eyes were a little wet, and he was almost moved to tears. He choked up and said, "Brother, buddy, thank you."

"Get out of here now, don't delay my meal."

"Hey, hey, hey, bro, I'm going to get out of here now."

After Xu Damao left, Zheng Guo hurriedly ate his meal, especially the steamed pork elbow that Xu Damao brought, which was so soft, tender and fragrant.

He Daqing's craftsmanship is indeed impeccable.

Finally finished the meal.

"Aunt, please pack up, I have to go out for a while."

"Go ahead, and be careful at night."

Zheng Guo walked out of the house and looked towards the backyard. There were indeed many people busy working there.

So Zheng Guo rode his bicycle to the Hongxing Police Station, and then drove to the Lou Mansion.

Jungkook rang the doorbell at the main gate.

After a long while, Xiaolouzi came over in slippers to open the door.

"Ah, Brother Zhengguo, you are here.

What car is this?"

Goodbye Xiao Louzi, the girl's face was filled with smiles, much better than before.

"Xiao'e, is your dad home?"

"Yes, Brother Zhengguo, please drive the car in."

Xiao Louzi said this and pushed the door open completely.

After entering the Lou family, little Louzi immediately shouted, "Mom and Dad, Brother Zheng Guo is here. Come out quickly."

Brother Zhengguo, please sit down. I will go get you some water."

"Thank you, Xiao'e."

Zheng Guo felt that Xiao Louzi suddenly became very sensible.

"Hey, you little brat, why are you here at this hour?"

"Zheng'er, have you had dinner?"

Mr. Lou and his wife both came out and asked one after another.

"Brother Zheng Guo, drink some water."

Xiao Louzi put down the hot water and immediately pinched his earlobe with his hands.

Zheng Guo told Director Lou about his good friend Xu Damao's wedding and the bride-receiving ceremony, and Director Lou immediately called the factory office.

Little Louzi waited until Mr. Lou finished his call, then Nuonuo said to Zheng Guo, "Brother Zheng Guo, when you go to pick up the bride tomorrow, can you take me with you?"