Siheyuan: Xu Damao, I want to go to the moon

Xu Damao stuck his head out and looked into the yard. It was empty. The third uncle had deserted his post again, but there was a noise coming from the back.

He had no choice but to push the cart inside, and there was no one in the front yard.

There was still no one in the middle courtyard, not even the laundry lady Qin Huairu was there, and the noise in the backyard was getting louder and louder.

Sure enough, everyone gathered in the backyard.

"Da Mao, why did you lock the door, kid? Look at what you've done. Mr. Lou can't even move your things in for you."

As soon as he entered the Moon Gate, he heard someone calling him. It turned out to be the sharp-eyed third uncle Yan Bugui, who was waving to him enthusiastically.

Looking closely, I saw that almost everyone in the yard was gathered here, it was quite lively.

And all kinds of brand new furniture are piled up in front of my house - is this one with 36 legs?

It looks more than that, as you can see, it’s all shiny new furniture!

And a sewing machine? A bicycle? A radio?

Of course, a watch is also necessary? Is this a watch with three turns and one ring?

There were also various ingredients, especially in the hands of the third housekeeper Qu, who was holding a small half of pork, and another housekeeper of the Lou family was holding a few large fish. There was no need to mention other staple foods and side dishes. Two sacks were piled directly at the door, and there was also a cage next to it, which should be a big rooster...

Damn it! ?

Is Lou Bancheng going to have to live like this?

Are you marrying your daughter, or is your daughter marrying me?

Xu Damao was a little stunned - the reason was that in this era of food and clothing shortages, it was not possible to hold such a grand wedding.

Now, with this done, people just feel luxurious and wealthy - do you understand the anti-rich sentiment?

Is it because you are rich? Is it because you are capable?

Not to mention that you, Lou Bancheng, are a wealthy businessman. You are supposed to be low-key and avoid suspicion.

What on earth are you thinking about?

Because the Lou family was watching, and the second uncle Liu Haizhong came out to maintain order, Jia Zhangshi, Yan Bugui and others did not dare to take action directly. As soon as Yi Zhonghai entered, he naturally had to take charge of the entire courtyard, not to mention that he had a good relationship with Xu Damao, so everyone also recognized him to help manage.

Because of this, Jia Zhang kept muttering something. Maybe she was scolding the second uncle for meddling in other people's business?

"Da Mao, come and open the door quickly, what are you doing standing there?"

Yan Bugui got ahead of him and showed goodwill to Xu Damao, which made him a little unhappy, so he quickly called Xu Damao to open the door.

Xu Damao then pushed through the crowd and came closer. Some of the old maids even deliberately patted Xu Damao on the shoulder or held his hand, as if they wanted to get some of the groom's good luck.

"Son-in-law, you're here. Why are you running out on your wedding day?"

As soon as Xu Damao came over, Lou Bancheng took his hand enthusiastically and said with concern. Lou Xiaoe's mother Tan Yali looked at Xu Damao with a smile, and it was unknown what she was thinking. Lou Xiaoe, on the other hand, looked at Xu Damao with confusion and shyness - [Why does he look stronger and taller than a few days ago? ]

Xu Damao couldn't show off at this time, after all, the other party came to fulfill his promise. Moreover, he didn't go to pick him up, but he was sent directly to him. Logically speaking, Xu Damao had already lost his manners.

And looking at the dowry… Isn’t this more than double? If the Lou family and the second uncle weren’t watching, something bad would have happened.

So Xu Damao could only pretend to be a junior and laugh it off. Just as he was about to take out the key to unlock the door, an inappropriate voice suddenly appeared in the crowd.

"Xu Damao has become a eunuch, but you still want to marry your daughter to him. Isn't this crazy? You have too much money and don't know where to burn it, right?"

Everyone fell silent and looked in the direction where the sound came from.

It turned out to be Yan Jiecheng, who was leaning against the wall of the second uncle's house at the back, with a ruffian look on his face, speaking with disdain.

This is what happened, but if you, Yan Jiecheng, say this at this time, you will be offending Xu Damao and the Lou family.

He was also jealous, and would feel unhappy if he didn't do something to solve the problem.

Not only did Xu Damao offend him yesterday and ask him to leave, but Liu Guangtian also gave him a setback, and he was resentful. He thought Xu Damao's marriage would not be successful, and he himself said he had called off the engagement and divorced. On the other hand, he was about to go on a blind date, so he was slightly ahead of Xu Damao.

But today, the Lou family actually took the initiative to send their daughter here!

At first glance, Lou Xiao'e is stunningly fair-skinned and beautiful!

Looking at the dowry again... Yan Jiecheng was depressed - it turned out that you don't have to pay a dowry to marry a wife, and you can still make money? !

These things... Yan Jiecheng thought that he might not be able to collect all of them even if he worked for ten years. The flame of jealousy burned fiercely in his heart.

This is because he doesn't know that the dowry also includes a courtyard house and ten kilograms of yellow croaker. If he really knew, he would be so eager to kill people and rob them!

Looking at those delicious fish and meat, he instinctively stretched out his hand when he wanted to join in the fun, but was stopped by the Lou family. This made Yan Jiecheng feel ashamed.

It’s just pork, as if no one can afford it. We ate it at the beginning of the month!

So, he wants revenge!

Moreover, Yan Jiecheng can be considered as a well-educated man with some brains. His starting point is the facts. If Xu Damao takes action because of this, he would have a reason to argue - he didn't lie, right?

There were also some nosy neighbors nearby who thought the scene wasn't lively enough and said, "Who else can she marry if not Xu Damao? Can she marry you?"

Then, everyone burst into laughter, and it was unclear whether they were laughing at Yan Jiecheng or Xu Damao.

Yan Jiecheng: "It's not impossible—"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the neighbors who were laughing fell silent.

Yan Jiecheng, you really dare to think!

Lou Xiao'e was angry, Lou Bancheng's expression turned serious, and Xu Damao couldn't help it and was ready to go up and slap him a few times.

No matter whether he is right or not, just hit him first!

Nima Yan Jiecheng, you are going to heaven!

But just as Xu Damao took a step forward, Lou Bancheng grabbed his hand and said, "Damo, you are the groom today, so you shouldn't do anything."

Seeing Xu Damao's excitement, the neighbors around him also felt that Yan Jiecheng was going too far. He exposed someone's secret on the wedding day, and it was a secret that would wipe out the entire family. He also said that it was suitable for the other person's wife to marry him - wasn't this asking for a beating?

The key issue is that no matter if a fight breaks out or she really doesn't want to marry, this big banquet can't be enjoyed.

So everyone began to speak up and accuse Yan Jiecheng of wrongdoing.

Being suddenly surrounded by everyone, Yan Jiecheng was a little flustered: "What's wrong? What's wrong? I didn't lie. Xu Damao was kicked out by Sha Zhu. This is a fact! He himself admitted it. The Lou family wants to marry off their daughter. Isn't this a mental problem? What's wrong, Xu Damao? Do you still want to hit me?"

Second uncle: "Yan Jiecheng, what you said is really heartless! Xu Damao always gives your dad some local specialties after showing a movie. Are you crazy for picking a fight now?"

Neighbor A: "Yan Jiecheng, you are really lacking in virtue! How could Uncle San have given birth to someone like you after teaching for his entire life?"

Neighbor B: "I can still marry you. Who the hell are you? Xu Damao is a projectionist at the steel mill, after all. What about you? You're just a temporary porter at a grain station, and you're always nitpicking. You think you deserve it?!"

He Yushui: "Yan Jiecheng, you are crazy, shameless!"

Liu Guangtian: "Yan Jiecheng, are you looking for a fight? Believe it or not, I will beat the shit out of you!"

"..."

The neighbors were all furious. They were really angry. Usually they thought that the first uncle in the yard was sanctimonious, the second uncle was pretentious, the third uncle was extremely stingy, Sha Zhu was unscrupulous, and the Jia family was a scoundrel...

But when did a shameless person like Yan Jiecheng appear?

Destroying someone's marriage is like killing their parents. It's a feud that will never end!

Yan Bugui also hurriedly apologized to everyone on behalf of Yan Jiecheng: "Jiecheng, why don't you shut up! Go back home!"

"Da Mao, Mr. Lou, I'm sorry for not being disciplined at home. You adults should not bear grudges. Today is Damao's day, let's not bother with him. I'm here to apologize to everyone on behalf of my son."

"He's had some trouble at work lately, and he's in a bad mood..."

As he was editing, Yan Bugui couldn't continue. Everyone knew what kind of person Yan Jiecheng was when he was working.

"Humph!"

Lou Bancheng snorted coldly, and then said to everyone, "Da Mao was raised by my Lou family. Although he is a little naughty, he still has a good character."

I have a good character? Xu Damao blushed for a rare moment - Boss Lou, you are lying with your eyes open!

Everyone listened happily. There was nothing wrong with a father-in-law praising his son-in-law. As long as there was a big feast, we would have no objection if you praised Xu Damao to the sky!

If you come out to refute at this time, aren't you mentally ill? Does Xu Damao's character have anything to do with me?

But whether we can have lunch or not has something to do with me!

"He knew he couldn't have children, so he took the initiative to come to our house and file for divorce, just to avoid delaying our daughter. For this reason alone, this kid is a real man, very righteous!"

"Of course, my brother Damao is a real man!" Liu Guangtian immediately joined in the fun, He Yushui started clapping, and then everyone followed suit.

Without the presence of the deaf old lady Yi Zhonghai and Sha Zhu, the Jia family could only stay aside and be invisible. However, nothing serious happened. The other neighbors were very appreciative of Xu Damao's initiative to come to their house and file for divorce.

After all, looking at such a large dowry and Lou Xiao'e who looks like a porcelain doll, if most people encounter such a thing, they will definitely hide it first, or refuse to divorce and get the person and the dowry first, right?

Although Xu Damao is not very decent in daily life, he was really manly in taking the initiative to propose divorce. He did not embarrass the men in this city and deserves everyone's applause and praise.

Xu Damao was a little confused——[I broke off the engagement purely to distance myself from the wealthy Lou family. You guys are praising me so much——I feel a little guilty.]

Lou Bancheng raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling everyone to be quiet, and he continued.

"But our Lou family values ​​trust! If we say we're going to marry off our daughter, then we're going to marry her off! Besides, the two of them already got their marriage certificate. And it's not Damao's fault, this is just an unprovoked disaster for him!"

"My Lou family cannot be the one that betrays its trust!"

"Not only do I have to marry her, I also have to let everyone know that I, Lou Bancheng, have a good son-in-law who is loyal and manly!"

"My daughter Lou Xiao'e is blessed to have such a man protecting her and marry such a worker comrade!"

"Everyone, tell me, right?"

At this moment, Xu Damao finally understood why Lou Bancheng made such a big fuss. He did it to show to his superiors!

My son-in-law is infertile, but my Lou family still wants to marry off our daughter. What is the reason?

This proves that our Lou family values ​​our promises and is not a perfidious family, and that we are actively moving closer to the workers. What does this mean? Don’t you understand?

Even if the higher-ups really want to take action against him, they have to consider the impact to some extent, right?

Lou Bancheng, you are quite cunning!