blogombal Chapter 520 Proposing Marriage to the Ding Family
Chapter 520 Proposing Marriage to the Ding Family
"what?"
Jiang Guizhi was taken aback:
"You're marrying Xiao Meizi so soon?"
"Hurry up? Xiao Meizi and I have wanted to get married for a long time, otherwise her father is always worried that I'll take advantage of Xiao Meizi."
Jiang Guizhi said earnestly, "Son, you're still young, you need to think this through. If you really marry Xiao Meizi, you must treat her with utmost sincerity and kindness..."
The same words of advice from the elderly are common to every family.
Having already lived through one lifetime, Lu Yao naturally understood and wouldn't hate his mother's nagging like a rebellious teenager.
In fact, Lu Yao understood what Jiang Guizhi meant.
They believe that now that their son is capable, he has more options.
She's a female company commander, a city nurse, and a technician; she doesn't necessarily have to be with Ding Dahu's daughter, that hooligan.
Her thinking was understandable, but Lu Yao knew what she was doing.
Not to mention that none of the girls her mother had met could replace Ding Mei, even Ju Wen, the current county party secretary and later mayor of Jiangzhou, couldn't stop Lu Yao from marrying Ding Mei.
Lu Yao can spend money, but he cannot abandon Ding Mei.
Lu Yao repeatedly expressed his agreement before Jiang Guizhi finally nodded in agreement.
Although she felt that her son would be happier living with another girl than with Ding Mei, her stubborn son wouldn't listen to her.
After giving his advice, he still insisted with a smile, and Jiang Guizhi couldn't sway his mind.
Besides, Jiang Guizhi didn't dislike Ding Mei; she just felt that her son had a better option when comparing the options.
So Lu Yao and Jiang Guizhi devised a little lie, which was the origin of the gold.
Previously, Lu Yao had considered saying that the gold was left by his grandmother to his father, and that his grandfather, Lu Changyou, might come and ask for it if he heard about it.
Now that Lu Changyou's family has been terrified by Lin Dong's knife attack and driven away by him, he has no more worries.
After having dinner together, the family of three, along with Yuan Shumei, got into the car and headed to the Ding family's house.
Lu Yao still felt it wasn't formal enough, so he went to the east courtyard and invited Grandpa Zuo over.
He can also be considered an elder witness.
When Grandpa Zuo heard that Lu Yao had called him on for such a big matter, treating him like family, he was so happy that his beard trembled.
There were no new clothes to change into, so he quickly grabbed a broom and swept himself clean before coming out.
Zuo Xiaoying wanted to go too, but Grandpa Zuo wouldn't let her:
"This is a big deal, what are you, a little kid, doing getting involved!"
Seeing Xiaoying's eager expression, Lu Yao said, "Then come along too, it'll be more fun with more people."
Zuo Xiaoying was so happy that she didn't wait for her grandfather's permission and "whoosh"ed out.
Grandpa Zuo sat in the passenger seat, while Xiaoying and Xiaoqian squeezed into the back seat with Jiang Guizhi and Yuan Shumei.
It's not far anyway, just a short drive and we'll be there.
For the first time ever, Lu Yao knocked on the door.
Xie Chunfang heard this and came out to open the door, startled:
"My God...why are there so many people..."
He stared at Lu Yao with a puzzled look.
Lu Yao smiled and said, "My mother and I are here to propose marriage. Grandpa Zuo will be a witness, and Shumei will be there too..."
"Oh my, Shumei is back too, and Uncle Zuo is here too. Come on, come in. Xiaoqian is almost as tall as me now. Come on, come in... And who is this? Oh my, is this Xiaoying? I haven't seen her in so long. She's gotten so pretty."
Xie Chunfang was getting a little angry.
Lu Yao hadn't mentioned coming to propose marriage before, and I hadn't even dressed up.
Upon reaching the door, I quickly stretched out my neck and shouted:
"Big Tiger, they're here! Quick, Tuwazi has come to propose marriage!"
The shouts drew all the neighbors out to see.
The news spread instantly. Everyone was filled with envy when they saw Lu Yao driving to the Ding family to propose marriage.
Huang Yuejuan could also hear the commotion outside while she was at the clinic.
I went outside and looked at the Jeep in front of the Ding family's house. My heart ached, but then I smiled.
"Tuwazi and Ding Mei are a perfect match, they are a golden couple."
Hearing Xie Chunfang calling from outside, Ding Dahu jumped up from the kang (a heated brick bed).
"Huh? Who's here?"
Ding Mei was playing with Hu Niu on the kang (a heated brick bed), and when she heard this, she quickly peered out the window.
All that could be seen was the roof of the jeep outside the yard; the people had already gone inside.
A group of people rushed in, startling Ding Mei so much that she stared wide-eyed, completely bewildered.
"Little Mei, congratulations!"
Yuan Shumei clasped her hands in a gesture of respect, as if offering a New Year's greeting.
"Ah, oh Shumei, you're back! I missed you so much!"
Ding Mei jumped up, landed, and hugged Yuan Shumei.
Seeing Ding Mei's enthusiasm towards her, Yuan Shumei felt a little guilty.
If Ding Mei knew about her relationship with Lu Yao, would she still be with him?
Upon seeing that Jiang Guizhi had also arrived, Ding Mei quickly came over to greet her.
The edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) was full of people.
Ding Dahu and Jiang Guizhi sat in the center position.
There were two teacups in the middle, both filled with hot water.
Ding Mei and Xie Chunfang were busy on the ground serving everyone water, candy, and melon seeds.
Xiaoying and Xiaoqian had already taken off their shoes and climbed onto the kang (heated brick bed) to play with the little tiger.
Grandpa Zuo sat at the head of the kang (a heated brick bed), and Xie Chunfang stood opposite him, chatting with him.
Lu Yao sat behind Jiang Guizhi.
No matter how capable they are, they are still just children in their parents' eyes and have to take a backseat.
Yuan Shumei offered to pour water for Ding Mei, but Ding Mei refused and instead pressed her down to sit next to Lu Yao.
Water has been poured for everyone, and all the polite words have been exchanged, so let's get down to business:
Jiang Guizhi was from the family that proposed the marriage, so she had to speak first.
"Uncle Tiger, about the two kids... you know, what we Tuwazi mean is that we're here to give your daughter a betrothal gift... and then... to arrange the marriage... do you agree?"
Jiang Guizhi was honest and simple, and she had always been afraid of Ding Dahu. Now, facing this village tyrant proposing marriage, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
He even started to stutter a little when he spoke.
Even if Ding Dahu agreed in his heart, he couldn't immediately agree:
"You came without saying a word beforehand. Well... it's natural for a man to marry when he's of age, and a woman to marry when she's of age. We're from the same village, and the two kids are childhood sweethearts, so I have no objections. However... the betrothal gifts are essential..."
Seeing that the mother and her children had nothing in their hands and had come to propose marriage empty-handed, Ding Dahu was already somewhat dissatisfied.
Even though we're poor at this time, if you come to propose marriage, you should at least bring some cloth or clothes. If all else fails, you should at least bring some food for the New Year.
It's not like the woman is going to the man's place, so she doesn't need to bring anything.
The man is talking about getting a wife, and now that your family has a new member, why are you still so stingy?
You could at least bring back that tiger skin. You don't even have a rabbit, yet you're trying to marry off your daughter with just a few words?
Lu Yao knew Ding Dahu well. Seeing his serious expression and hearing him say those words, he reached out and nudged Jiang Guizhi.
Jiang Guizhi understood:
"Well, Uncle Tiger, you know our Lu family is in trouble. We don't have anything decent to offer..."
As he spoke, he started digging out of his waist.
Take out a small handkerchief package.
Ding Dahu glared at her, thinking to himself, "Let's see what you can come up with."
Whatever he brings out, I, as his father-in-law, have to be careful.
Don't act like you're ignorant.