Siheyuan: Cooking journey

Lou Xiaoe?!

It turned out to be Lou Xiaoe!

He Yuzhu knew in his heart that she was a good girl.

But his mind kept flashing back to the Lou family’s kitchen piled high with food.

When a strong wind comes, how much will be left?

He felt a little uncomfortable and was not willing to marry into such a poor family.

But on second thought, he sighed self-deprecatingly. Isn't the Ran family the same? There is actually no difference between intellectual families. Why should he mind?

One wants to marry, but the other doesn't want to; one doesn't want to, but the other is willing to.

Life is really amazing.

He Yuzhu let out a breath.

Things have come to this point, Director Yang has helped him save face with enthusiasm and consideration, but the inside story cannot be torn apart again.

Besides, Lou Xiao'e is really good, isn't she?

She's the kind of woman you can grow old with.

Since you have to get married anyway, you might as well marry a good one.

......

In the car.

Director Yang was driving, occasionally glancing through the rearview mirror, feeling secretly delighted that the talented man and the beautiful woman seemed more and more perfectly matched the more he looked at them.

In the back seat.

Lou Xiao'e's face was flushed and her head was lowered.

He Yuzhu looked at her quietly. Her hair was in a slightly avant-garde wavy style, lightly draped over her shoulders, revealing just the right sense of fashion. The plaid skirt she wore was refreshing, completely different from the popular work clothes and military uniforms.

Why does this guy keep staring at me? How annoying.

She glanced at He Yuzhu out of the corner of her eye.

Lou Xiao'e felt both annoyed and shy. Thinking of her mother's usual appearance, she stuck out her nose and glared at him sideways, pretending to be angry.

He Yuzhu was calm and looked at her peacefully.

One second, two seconds...

Lou Xiao'e lowered her head shyly, and her face turned even redder.

This annoying guy is really shameless, but he is quite good-looking.

...

Civil Affairs Bureau.

He Yuzhu sat upright, and so did Lou Xiaoe next to him.

The staff checked the certificate issued by the factory, asked and recorded some information, and then stamped a marriage certificate that looked like an award certificate.

The process was simple and easy, there was no sense of ceremony, and there wasn't even a group photo.

Gently picked up the marriage certificate, which clearly stated the ages of both parties.

He Yuzhu, male, 24 years old; Lou Xiaoe, female, 20 years old.

The most eye-catching thing is those four words: voluntary marriage.

"We got married."

He Yuzhu felt mixed emotions and looked at Lou Xiaoe.

This woman, with whom he had never spoken before and whom he had just met, became his wife.

I have always understood that weddings at that time were simple and not complicated.

But I still feel that this kind of marriage is a bit hasty and too simple.

Perhaps, life is simple and plain. Thinking too much will make it complicated.

"Ah."

Lou Xiao'e glanced at him with a red face, then lowered her head nervously.

She was a little confused, feeling nervous, suddenly tense, and even a little uneasy.

He Yuzhu looked at her and couldn't help feeling emotional.

He knew she was a good woman, but how could she know what kind of man he was?

At this moment, or from the moment you learned that you were going to get married, you must have been feeling uneasy.

Thinking like this,

He Yuzhu felt a surge of tenderness in his heart and he gently extended his hand.

Lou Xiao'e hesitated for a moment, then placed her hand tremblingly in his palm.

Feel the warmth of his palms.

I don’t know why,

Lou Xiao'e felt strangely at ease and secure, and was no longer so nervous, but her face inexplicably became redder.

He Yuzhu looked at her quietly, and suddenly felt that some distracting thoughts in his heart faded away, replaced by a sense of responsibility.

Now that you have made the choice, you must be responsible, right?

......

In the kitchen.

The dishes are cooked and ready to be served.

He Yuzhu hesitated. How should he address Lou Xiao'e's parents?

Father-in-law or mother-in-law?

It seems too unfamiliar.

Dad or Mom?

He Yuzhu felt that he couldn't say it out loud, for no other reason than that he was just not used to it yet.

Uncle, aunt?

Or not calling?

Just as he was thinking about it, Director Yang found him and said with a smile:

"Xiao He, they say that an ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her parents-in-law. Why are you dragging your feet? Are you scared? You've already got your wife and obtained the marriage certificate. What else is there to be afraid of? They should be afraid that you will treat Xiao E badly."

"I was worried that there wouldn't be enough food, so I cooked a few more dishes."

He Yuzhu was very confident, who said he was afraid.

“Stop frying it, is it a question of whether there is enough food now?

Everyone is waiting for you!"

Director Yang pulled him away impatiently.

It's not that I want to go, you forced me to come here.

He Yuzhu let out a sigh and hesitated whether to find a place to change into a Zhongshan suit to look more formal.

"He Yuzhu is married!"

Qin Huairu heard everything Director Yang said just now.

The news was like a bolt from the blue, making her feel powerless all over.

Although I know it's impossible, I still inexplicably hold on to a glimmer of hope.

At this moment, everything is empty, there is really nothing left.

"Master got married quietly."

Ma Hua was pleasantly surprised and said, "No wonder he has been so happy these past few days. It turns out there is something happy going on. I must ask him for wedding candy later."

Liu Lan didn't say anything. She was usually lively, but suddenly she felt down.

...

In the private room.

Lou Xiao'e hugged her mother reluctantly and said anxiously, "Mom, do I have to go to his house today? Can I go in a few days?"

"Why, is he not nice to you?" asked Lou's mother with a smile.

"Not really. It's just that it's awkward for two strangers to suddenly live together. I don't know how to adapt."

Lou Xiaoe pouted and said aggrievedly: "What if he grabs my quilt when I sleep? I can't beat him."

"You girl."

Mother Lou couldn't help laughing.

"Go home with mom today and go tomorrow. Silly girl, you don't know anything and you're still worried about grabbing the quilt. If you don't obey me in the future, I'll make fun of you for this."

"What's the big deal? Family members take care of each other."

Lou Xiao'e said unsatisfiedly, "Also, I don't even know where his house is, how can I get there? Also, I don't know if his bed is comfortable, do you want me to bring a bed with me? What do I usually eat? Otherwise, I can bring Aunt Wu over to cook for me, is that ok?"

"You, what are you thinking about in your little head?"

Mother Lou was both angry and amused. "Your husband is a chef, and you are still worried about not having food? Your worries are completely unnecessary. You will know when you live there..."

As the two were talking, the door was pushed open. Director Yang came in first, followed by He Yuzhu.