Siheyuan: Rebirth of Liu Ergou

After Ran Qiuye left, the living room of No. 95 Nanluoguxiang fell into a brief silence. The deaf old lady sat on the sofa, with a look of expectation and nervousness on her face. She turned to look at Liu Yi, her eyes full of questions.

Liu Yi sat aside, feeling mixed emotions. He had never expected that his chance encounter would lead to such a result. He looked at the expectant eyes of the deaf old lady, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that the deaf old lady had always treated him like her own child, and now that she saw that he had found someone she liked, she was naturally very happy.

"Grandma, I think... Teacher Ran is a good person." Liu Yi finally spoke, his voice a little low but firm.

When the deaf old lady heard this, she smiled. She patted Liu Yi's hand and said, "Good boy, I knew you liked her. OK, I will ask Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong and Yan Bugui to go to Teacher Ran's house to propose marriage."

As she spoke, the deaf old lady stood up and prepared to go find the three old men. Seeing this, Liu Yi quickly dissuaded her, "Grandma, don't be impatient. We have to take our time."

The deaf old lady waved her hand and said, "We can't wait to do this. We have to talk to the parents and show our sincerity."

Liu Yi had no choice but to watch the deaf old lady walk out of the living room. After a while, he heard the deaf old lady calling the three uncles from the yard.

Soon, the first uncle Yi Zhonghai, the second uncle Liu Haizhong and the third uncle Yan Bugui all came to the living room. They looked at the serious expression of the deaf old lady and felt a little uneasy.

"You three, hurry up and go to Teacher Ran's house to propose marriage," the deaf old lady said, "and tell her parents what kind of person our Liu Yi is."

The three of them nodded when they heard this. They knew that this matter was related to Liu Yi's happiness and they couldn't be careless. So, they simply packed up and prepared to leave.

On the streets of Nanluoguxiang, three uncles walked side by side. They all had a bit of nervousness and expectation on their faces. They knew that the result of this marriage proposal would directly affect Liu Yi's future.

After some inquiries, the three finally found Teacher Ran Qiuye's home. It was a simple and elegant courtyard, full of various flowers and plants. The three stood in front of the door, tidied their clothes, and then knocked on the door gently.

After a while, the door opened and a middle-aged woman appeared in front of them. She was dressed simply but neatly, with a kind smile on her face.

"Excuse me, who are you?" asked the middle-aged woman.

"We are neighbors of No. 95, Nanluoguxiang." Uncle Yan Bugui said quickly, "We are here to look for Mr. Ran, the father of Teacher Ran, and Mrs. Ran."

Hearing this, the middle-aged woman nodded and said, "Oh, you are here to look for me and Ran Qiuye's father. Please wait a moment, I will go and call him."

After saying that, she turned and walked into the house. After a while, Ran Qiuye's mother came out with Ran Qiuye's father. They looked at the three uncles in front of the door with some doubts on their faces.

"Who are you?" asked Ran's father.

"We are Liu Yi's neighbors." Uncle Yi Zhonghai said quickly, "We are here to propose to Teacher Ran on behalf of Liu Yi."

Ran's father and mother were stunned when they heard this. They didn't expect Liu Yi to send someone to propose marriage. They looked at the three uncles in front of them, and they couldn't help but feel curious and expectant.

"Oh, I see." Father Ran said, "Then please come in and sit down."

As he said that, he turned and walked into the house. The three uncles followed him in. They sat in the living room, feeling a little nervous. They knew that the next conversation would determine the future of Liu Yi and Ran Qiuye.

Father Ran looked at the three uncles in front of him and asked, "Can you tell me about Liu Yi's situation?"

Uncle Yan Bugui said quickly: "Liu Yi is a kind-hearted person. He has been helping our neighbors. No matter whether it is a big thing or a small thing, he will do his best to do it."

The second uncle Liu Haizhong also added: "Yes, Liu Yi is not only kind-hearted, but also very skilled in cooking. The dishes he cooks are delicious in appearance, aroma and taste."

Uncle Yi Zhonghai said: "Although Liu Yi was born in a poor family, he has always worked hard. He has lived a self-sufficient life with his own hands. I believe that he will definitely bring happiness to Teacher Ran."

Listening to the words of the three uncles, Ran's father and mother couldn't help but feel a little favorable towards Liu Yi. They looked at each other and nodded.

"Well, we think Liu Yi is a good kid." Ran's mother said, "We can agree to this marriage."

The three uncles smiled when they heard this. They knew that the marriage proposal was successful this time.

"That's great." Second uncle Liu Haizhong said, "Let's go back and tell Liu Yi and the deaf old lady the good news."

?The heavy snow fell on the mottled bluestone road, adding a bit of chill to the ancient Nanluoguxiang. The three uncles - Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Bugui, with smiles on their faces, walked briskly through the alley and returned to the No. 95 courtyard. Their laughter echoed in the courtyard, as if they had brought some good news.

The deaf old lady sat on the sofa in the living room, holding the cane tightly in her hand, her eyes full of expectation and nervousness. Liu Yi stood aside, feeling mixed emotions, both expectation and trepidation. He watched the three old men walk into the yard, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart.

"Done! Done!" Second Uncle Liu Haizhong shouted as he entered the door, with a smile on his face that seemed to squeeze out honey.

The deaf old lady trembled when she heard this, and the cane in her hand almost fell to the ground. She stared at the three uncles with wide eyes and asked in a trembling voice: "Really? You didn't lie to me?"

"Really, grandma." Liu Yi quickly stepped forward to support the deaf old lady, his voice firm and gentle, "They didn't lie to you, Teacher Ran's family agreed."

When the deaf old lady heard this, she burst into tears of joy. She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, that's great. I'll go prepare the gifts right away, and we have to go to Teacher Ran's house to propose marriage."

As she spoke, the deaf old lady stood up and prepared to go back to the house to get the gift. Seeing this, Liu Yi and the three uncles hurried forward to dissuade her.

"Grandma, don't be impatient." Liu Yi said, "We have to take our time. We have to prepare well and not lose our manners."

The deaf old lady waved her hand and said, "We can't delay this matter. We have to show our sincerity quickly and not let Teacher Ran's family wait too long."

Liu Yi had no choice but to watch the deaf old lady go back to the house to get the gift. After a while, she came out with an exquisite gift box. The gift box was tied with a red ribbon, which looked very festive.

"Okay, let's go." The deaf old lady said, "Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, Yan Bugui, the three of you come with me. Liu Yi, you go too."

As she spoke, the deaf old lady led everyone out of the yard. They crossed the alley and came to Teacher Ran Qiuye's home. The greenhouse in the Ran family's yard was still full of various flowers and plants, which were emitting a faint fragrance.

Ran's father and mother had been waiting at the door for a long time, with a bit of anticipation and nervousness on their faces. When they saw the deaf old lady and the others coming, they hurried to greet them.

"Welcome, welcome!" Father Ran said, "Please come in."

Everyone followed Ran's father into the living room. The deaf old lady put the gift box on the table, then took Ran's mother's hand and said with a smile: "We came here today to tell you something. Our child Liu Yi really likes your Qiu Ye. We hope to settle the marriage as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Ran's mother smiled. She looked at the deaf old lady and said, "In fact, we also think that Liu Yi is a good kid. We agree to this marriage."

When the deaf old lady heard this, she was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She looked at Ran's father and mother and said, "That's great. Let's discuss the wedding date."

After some discussion, everyone finally decided on the wedding date - the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month. This date is both auspicious and festive, and very suitable for holding a wedding.

"Okay, okay, the 18th of the twelfth lunar month is the 18th of the twelfth lunar month," said the deaf old lady, "then it's settled. We will have a great time then."

Ran's father and mother also nodded in agreement. They looked at the deaf old lady and the crowd, their hearts full of gratitude and expectation. They knew that the union of Liu Yi and Ran Qiuye would be a happy event for both families and would also bring joy and peace to the No. 95 courtyard in Nanluoguxiang.

After leaving Ran's house, the deaf old lady and everyone else seemed very happy. They walked home, talking and laughing, as if they had already seen the festive scene on the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month.

"Grandma, thank you." Liu Yi looked at the deaf old lady, his voice full of gratitude, "If it weren't for you, I might not have met such a good girl."

Hearing this, the deaf old lady smiled and patted Liu Yi's hand, saying, "Silly child, this is your fate. Grandma just gave a hand."

As they talked, they returned to the No. 95 courtyard. The courtyard was already full of red lanterns and ribbons, looking very festive. Neighbors also came to congratulate, and the whole courtyard was filled with laughter.

The 18th day of the twelfth lunar month finally arrived. The courtyard of No. 95 Nanluoguxiang was decorated with lights and full of joy. Liu Yi was wearing a brand new suit with a big red flower on his chest, looking very energetic. Ran Qiuye was wearing a white wedding dress, looking as beautiful as a fairy descending from heaven.

With the blessings of everyone, Liu Yi and Ran Qiuye walked into the wedding scene hand in hand. They exchanged rings, made vows, hugged each other and cried... At this moment, all the waiting and efforts turned into tears of happiness.

After the wedding, everyone congratulated the bride and groom. They sat together, eating wedding candies, drinking wedding wine, and chatting about family matters... The whole yard was filled with warmth and joy.