Scholars in the courtyard.

Chapter 285
Silly Zhu sat on the chair, leaning back tactically, smiling and wrinkling for a while, unable to figure out what was going on in his heart.

After the last incident, although the first restaurant was supervised, as the most popular restaurant, the chefs really didn't pay attention to the director.

The director of the second restaurant also knows the status of the first restaurant, the uncle in it is not good, he just comes here every now and then, and doesn't interfere with things.

But Sha Zhu has benefited, no one in the kitchen cares about him now, and the help cooks under him are headed by him, which makes him quite passionate about giving advice.

The success at work has not brought about changes in life, and Yang Xiaotao is getting engaged this weekend.

Although the two have long been a dog and a woman, they are not married yet in name.

But now.
He was almost the only one left.

Shazhu felt that he really couldn't wait any longer.

Waiting, the child was bullied when he came out.

Wait, my sister is going to get married.

"Damn it, I'm going to find my third aunt tomorrow!"

In the front yard, Yan Fugui had just finished a family meeting, and the topic was Yang Xiaotao's marriage.

Through everyone's active speeches, Yan Fugui finally summarized the following three aspects.

First, greet the relatives.The three mothers came forward, Yan Jiefang and Yan Jiedi were in charge of asking for wedding candy, the minimum standard was two yuan each.

Second, register.Yan Fugui is in charge, and with Yang Xiaotao's net worth, the standard of five yuan is tentatively set.

Third, eat a feast.This is Datou, a family of seven, earning two people to sit at a table, arrange tasks, who brings meat, who brings vegetables, who takes steamed buns...

The division of labor is clear, and even Yu Li, who has just entered the house, has to admire her father-in-law's calculations. After learning this skill, it is not difficult to earn a family fortune.

Finally, Yan Fugui made a conclusion.

"The next period of time is to walk in with Yang Xiaotao, build a relationship, and become one of our own."

"Only in this way can it be carried out as planned."

Papapa

Applause came from the house in the front yard, and the neighbors around were not surprised.

The meetings of the three grandpas are getting more and more diligent.

In the backyard, Liu Haizhong was also troubled. There are many vacancies in the factory right now, which is a good time for him to show his talents, but no one appreciates him, making his actions useless.

He also thought about recommending himself, but in the face of several leaders of the rolling mill, he didn't have the confidence to speak out at all.

In the past, there was Li, the deputy director of the factory, who could do things with a little money.

But now, if he dared to send money to Xu Yuanshan, he would be arrested by the security department in the next second.

So Liu Haizhong set his target on Yang Xiaotao.

This guy is a celebrity in front of the leaders, especially what he did, if it was transferred to him, he would have to change to another director.

If Yang Xiaotao could say a few words for him, then his career should go smoothly.

Liu Haizhong pondered secretly, feeling a little uneasy.

Will Yang Xiaotao accept his kindness?
The next day, at dawn, Yang Xiaotao got up to wash his face, brush his teeth, and wash his hair by the way, then found out new clothes, dressed up carefully, and his whole body was refreshed.

After breakfast, get ready to go to Ran's house.

Meat and fish are hung on the bicycle, and there is a bag of fine grains and a bag of rice on the back seat.

In addition, Yang Dazhuang still had 66 yuan in his arms, which was the gift money prepared by Yang Xiaotao.Aunt Wang also dressed up and came to Yang Xiaotao's room with two bottles of wine in her hand.

Mr. and Mrs. Chen were on the sidelines telling the precautions, keep your mouth sweet, ask people when you see them, take the cigarettes, serve tea and water...

After some explanation, Aunt Wang and his wife came.

The two of them each carried a bamboo building, inside which was a big white goose, which was not bought, but borrowed from an alley.

You can't eat it, treat it as a good-looking one, and return it when you're done.

In this way, the meat, fish, wine, rice and noodles are all ready, the money is also prepared, and there is a swan that represents a good meaning. After everything is done, everyone sets off for Ran's house.

In the courtyard, people who got up early looked over one after another. They all knew why Yang Xiaotao was there, and they were speechless when they saw so many things.

That piece of pork, let alone five catties.

Two big fish weigh at least ten catties.

There are also rice noodles, and wine, and this kind of dowry gift is indispensable.

Seeing Yang Xiaotao's proud appearance and exquisite attire, many people made up their minds in their hearts that they would have a good time with Yang Xiaotao in the future.

Of course, there are many people who are not angry when they eat wrong.

Yang Xiaotao greeted the people in the courtyard, and the group left the courtyard happily.

Everyone in the alley greeted Yang Xiaotao, and there was an endless stream of congratulatory words.

Yang Xiaotao also responded with a smile.

Today is a good day.

The autumn is crisp and clear, and there are no clouds in the sky.

The sun is warm and the demeanor shines on people.

Yang Xiaotao and his group walked to the yard where Ran's house was located.

The entire compound was cleaned very clean, and everyone in the courtyard got the news and waited in the courtyard.

When Yang Xiaotao and others came, everyone in the courtyard smiled, and many people gathered around.

Yang Dazhuang and Uncle Li took out their cigarettes and shared them in a circle. The smoke filled the yard, and there was laughter in the yard.

Aunt Wang and Aunt Wang held the candies and made the children happy, and then they came to Ran's house.

At the door of Ran's house, Ran Hongbing and Ran Xinrui were waiting at the door early in the morning. Today is a good day for their eldest sister, and their mission is to welcome her brother-in-law and guests.

From afar, they saw their brother-in-law leading people over and distributing a lot of sweets to the children in the courtyard, so the siblings bit their fingers.

At this moment, the brother-in-law finally came over, and the two children rushed to him.

"Brother-in-law!"

"Auntie! Hello uncle!"

The two children called for someone according to their mother's instructions, and Yang Xiaotao and others responded.

In the house, Ran's mother and Ran Qiuye were greeting the uncle and acquaintances in the courtyard, and they hurried out when they heard the noise.

Ran Qiuye was wearing a red sweater, with two braids on her head tied with red thread, her face was clean and smelled like cream.

"Auntie, Akiba!"

Yang Xiaotao spoke first, "This is my uncle, this is Uncle Li..."

Ran's mother nodded with a smile, saw them one by one, and welcomed them into the room.

Yang Dazhuang, as Yang Xiaotao's family member, walked in the door first.

"Hello, Xiaotao's family left early. I am the village chief of Yangjiazhuang, and Xiaotao's elder! Here, on behalf of the Yang family, I present a gift and ask to marry a noble daughter!"

As he spoke and showed the money, everyone in the courtyard behind could see clearly.

66!
Good meaning, so rich!
Yang Dazhuang respectfully handed the money to Ran's mother.

This is the most important form, if the other party is not satisfied, then you have to add more.

It is also about the face of the man.

Ran's mother did not refuse, and took the money with a serious face, which made both Yang Xiaotao and Yang Dazhuang heave a sigh of relief.

After the two parties complete the sending and receiving of the betrothal gifts, the marriage is considered complete.

Yang Dazhuang smiled, finally living up to expectations.

Afterwards, Aunt Wang and Uncle Li stepped forward to put a pair of big white geese into the house, and Mother Ran took them and placed them in a conspicuous place.

Yang Dazhuang walked in carrying noodles and rice, and a person came out of the room to catch them quickly.

Then Aunt Wang came in with wine, and Ran Qiuye stepped forward to entertain her.

Finally, Yang Xiaotao walked into the house with the fish in his left hand and the meat in his right.

After the things were settled properly, Ran Qiuye stood beside Yang Xiaotao and began to introduce the people in the room.

"This is Uncle Wang from our courtyard,..."

"Master! Aunt!"

"This is my teacher at the Teachers College, Teacher Fan!"

Finally, Ran Qiuye introduced a middle-aged man with gray hair and glasses.

"Teacher Fan, hello!"

"Hello, Comrade Yang Xiaotao!"

The two shook hands, "I heard Qiuye talk about you, young and promising comrade. Bless you!"

"Thank you, thank you for your blessing."

Everyone was in harmony and sat down in order.

Ran's mother began to prepare the banquet, and everyone got to know each other.

Yang Xiaotao diligently poured tea and water for everyone, while Ran Qiuye and Aunt Wang helped cook. People kept coming in and talking at home, saying a few words and then leaving.

Coming and going, the whole courtyard showed the harmony and festiveness belonging to this era.

Taking advantage of the time to boil the water, Yang Xiaotao came to Ran Qiuye's side.

The tight-fitting sweater outlines the figure, and with the well-groomed face, it is pleasing to the eye.

"What are you looking at, pay attention!"

Seeing Yang Xiaotao looking at her, Ran Qiuye shyly looked around.

"A woman who pleases herself, Qiuye, you are so beautiful today!"

Yang Xiaotao said in a low voice.

Ran Qiuye turned around with a happy smile on his face.

"wrong!"

"Any day is beautiful!"

"Stop talking, the water is ready, take it away!"

Ran Qiuye lowered his head and urged.

Yang Xiaotao took the kettle, touched his little hand without any trace, and then left with the kettle.

At noon, a table of meals is very rich.

There were a lot of people, so Ran's family divided into two tables.

One table for men and one table for women.

The man is making a bench under the hall, and the woman is on the table.

Each table has two meat dishes, one fish, eight hot and cold dishes, and a plate of steamed buns with red paper-cut Chinese characters for happiness.

Everyone opened their posture, drinking and eating.

Of course, Yang Dazhuang and Uncle Li who came together became the direction of attack by the uncles in the courtyard. In their words, they had to eat well and drink enough to show their sincerity.

Yang Dazhuang and the other two also knew that they came to the mission today, and they would not refuse anyone who came, so they had to go out and get drunk, and they had to save face for Yang Xiaotao.

On the contrary, Yang Xiaotao is a junior at this table, he only serves to pour wine, even when drinking, he can only hold it up to accompany him.

After drinking for three rounds, everyone is a little bit over the top.

Uncle Wang, who was sitting next to Yang Dazhuang, put down the wine cup, looked around, and winked.

Quiet around.

Even the women's table fell silent and listened.

Next, it was the admonition from the woman's family, and Yang Xiaotao straightened up quickly.

"It's been a few years since Qiuye's family moved to our courtyard."

As the uncle in charge, Uncle Wang spoke first, and the old guys around nodded.

"Qiu Ye, we can be regarded as looking at Zhang Da, we old guy, we can't see anything else, but this child's heart is still known."

"Correct!"

The person next to him nodded.

"This girl has a good heart. She can run the house, respect the elders, and take care of the younger ones. She is the best girl in our compound!"

Uncle Wang nodded, and looked at Yang Xiaotao with straight eyes.

"On today's occasion, those of us who are uncles have to support Qiuye."

"Xiaotao, from now on, Qiuye will follow you. You don't have to say anything if you suffer or suffer. If you can eat meat, but you can't drink soup, Qiuye won't say a word of complaint, and we old men won't say anything either."

"However, you can't bully her, let her down, let alone throw her away!"

"If you do something wrong to her, we, these old bones, will not agree!"

The sonorous and forceful words of the uncle, everyone around could hear clearly, and they all looked at Yang Xiaotao.

Yang Dazhuang, who was sitting by the side, was as calm as a mountain, motionless and expressive.

Aunt Wang and the others who came together were also silent, and they all knew that this was a necessary part, but some people said it in a cryptic way and acted in a secretive way.And here, direct is the best way.

Yang Xiaotao didn't feel embarrassed either. He got up and looked at the people around, waiting for him to give a guarantee.

(End of this chapter)