Siheyuan: Started in 1950, third-level cook

Although Xu Damao was very satisfied with his outfit today.

But Chen Jun, who lived in the backyard, was much taller and looked taller than him.

So Xu Damao wanted to ask Chen Jun when he would go out, so as to avoid being caught by his blind date.

It would be troublesome if the blind date and Chen Jun were attracted to each other.

When Chen Jun heard the name of a girl from a wealthy family, he knew who was coming to the courtyard for a blind date today.

It’s Lou Xiaoe!

Xu Damao had not been on many blind dates, and the only girl from a wealthy family he had was Lou Xiaoe.

Xu Damao asked me what time I would leave. Could it be that he was worried that I would intercept Lou Xiaoe?

Thinking of this, Chen Jun smiled and said, "Why would you go out after nine o'clock?"

Oops, it’s already past nine o’clock?

Xu Damao couldn't help but frown. Lou Xiao'e arrived at about 8:30.

This is just a coincidence.

However, Xu Damao did not say it explicitly, but waved his hand to indicate that it was nothing.

Just meet him if you dare.

Although he is not as handsome as Chen Jun, he has a good job and has entered the publicity department of the steel rolling mill at a young age.

On the other hand, Chen Jun was just a stall selling stir-fried dishes on the street, so Lou Xiao'e probably looked down on him.

Seeing this, Chen Jun smiled and said nothing.

Speaking of Lou Xiao'e, Chen Jun actually didn't have any plans.

One reason is that Lou Xiao'e's identity was rather troublesome in that era.

Another thing is that Lou Xiao'e is average looking, not as pretty as Qin Jingru.

After showing off in the backyard, Xu Damao ran to the middle yard to show off.

Others may not know that Xu Damao is going on a blind date, but Sha Zhu must know about it. He must make him mad to death today.

The two have been fighting since they were young, and they compete in everything.

He may not be as good as Sha Zhu in other aspects, but when it comes to blind dating and marriage, Xu Damao is better than Sha Zhu.

There's nothing we can do about it, since Shazhu has no elderly people at home to help him and he has to live with a younger sister.

Whoever marries Sha Zhu would have to be both a wife and a mother, and would have to raise He Yushui like a daughter.

In addition, Sha Zhu looks mature, and at the age of 19 he looks like he is in his twenties.

So Xu Damao was quite confident when facing Sha Zhu.

Sure enough, not long after, the voice of Sha Zhu cursing was heard from the central courtyard, followed by Xu Damao running back with a smirk on his face.

Chen Jun did not join in the fun. After washing up, he went home to cook.

After finishing his meal and getting the ingredients, Chen Jun started making preparations for setting up the stall as usual.

Brothers Liu Guangfu and Liu Guangtian came to help early. They had a good time fishing yesterday and felt very proud at home.

Yan Jiecheng was not willing to be left behind and worked with more endurance than the Liu Guangfu brothers.

He is different from those two brothers. He gets paid a salary, thirty dollars a month!

But Yan Jiecheng didn't dare tell anyone about this, for he was afraid that Liu Guangfu and Liu Guangtian, two lackeys, would steal his job.

On the other side, in Lou Bancheng’s villa.

Mrs. Lou pushed open Lou Xiao'e's door, took a look inside, frowned and said, "Xiao'e, why don't you dress up for your blind date today?"

Lou Xiao'e in the room was wearing simple clothes and no makeup.

Lou Xiao'e turned her head to look at her mother and said nothing as if she was angry.

"Ugh......."

Madam Lou sighed, walked to the bed and sat down, then advised: "The blind date your Aunt Wang chose this time is not bad, and is also related to our aunt, with a good status, tall, and people who know you well."

Lou Xiao'e was annoyed when she heard this and yelled, "I don't want to go on a blind date. I'm not grown up yet!"

The recent urging for blind dates and marriages has really annoyed Lou Xiao'e.

Sometimes you have to meet once every three days!

It would be fine if they introduced her to those with high education and good family conditions, but her parents only introduced her to workers whose family conditions were also very ordinary.

Lou Xiao'e, who had been used to living the life of a young lady, naturally did not want to marry down.

"You're already 22 years old, haven't you grown up yet?"

"I know you look down on working-class families, but this is good for you and our family."

No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Mrs. Lou naturally knew what Lou Xiao'e was thinking.

"Xiao'e, be obedient. Your father has been in poor health recently. Don't make him angry."

"Even if you don't like it, go and take a look first. You might like it."

While Mrs. Lou was trying to persuade her, she felt a little regretful that she had spoiled Lou Xiao'e too much.

This led to Lou Xiao'e not listening to her family and she clamored for free love.

There is no such thing as free love these days. People just meet each other through blind dates and get married if they think they are a good match.

As for feelings, they can be cultivated.

Listening to her mother's earnest persuasion, Lou Xiao'e had no choice but to agree.

"Why don't we just ask that guy to come to our house? Why do we have to go to their compound for a blind date?"

Lou Xiao'e doesn't want to be watched by strangers while on a blind date.

"You don't understand this. Only if you go to his house and take a look, you can know what the situation is like in his family." Mrs. Lou couldn't help but smile when she saw that Lou Xiao'e was relieved.

Fine!

Lou Xiao'e pursed her lips, then pulled her mother's arm and said, "Then, Mom, you go with me!"

"Let Aunt Wang take you there."

Aunt Wang is a famous matchmaker in the surrounding villages. Although this blind date was proposed by Xu Damao's mother, according to the rules, a matchmaker must be found.

This way both parties can look good.

The reason why Mrs. Lou didn't go herself was because many employees of the steel rolling mill lived in that courtyard.

She was worried that she would be recognized and embarrassed.

"Oh, all right."

Lou Xiao'e had no choice but to agree.

After a while, Wang Po came.

Mrs. Lou arranged a car and a driver to take Wang Po and Lou Xiao'e to the entrance of the Siheyuan Hutong.

After getting off the car, Wang Po led the way familiarly.

She had been to No. 95 Nanluoguxiang a while ago to introduce a guy named He to a date.

Unfortunately, it didn't work out and I only earned enough money to buy tea.

But today it’s different, the parents of both the man and the woman know each other, so this kind of matchmaking is easiest to accomplish.

As long as the two of them can succeed, I can make a lot of money.

Xu Damao was waiting at the door early.

Looking at Lou Xiao'e from a distance, Xu Damao's heart was filled with joy.

Oh, this girl is pretty good looking!

She is fair and clean, with a mushroom-shaped haircut, and looks like an honest girl.

"Welcome, welcome, warm welcome!"

Xu Damao was so excited that he didn't know what to say and actually shouted out the factory's welcoming speech.

Lou Xiao'e glanced at him and asked, "Who are you?"

"Well, this young man is Xu Damao, your blind date!" Wang Po introduced enthusiastically.

Xu Damao quickly wiped his hands on himself and wanted to shake hands with Lou Xiao'e.

But when Lou Xiao'e looked at Xu Damao's long face, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

This person is not as good as my mother said!

He is quite tall, but his appearance is not attractive.

Especially the smile on his face, which looks so vulgar no matter how you look at it.