I am a cripple in the Siheyuan. Who am I afraid of?

Chapter 563 What is coming has come
Normally, engagements in Beijing over the years have never been held with such fanfare.

However, Qin Huairu was afraid that Bang Geng would change his mind again. She had waited so long for a daughter-in-law, and she didn't want it to end up in vain. So, since she couldn't get married soon, she decided to first have an engagement that was more serious to finalize the matter.

Early in the morning, Qin Huairuwu directed Song Xiaoqing to carry a ladder and hang up lights and decorations at the gate of No. 95 compound.

She stood in the middle of the alley and watched from afar, instructing Song Xiaoqing not to hang the lanterns and ribbons crookedly.

A bicycle bell rang nearby. Qin Huairu thought someone was about to cross the road, so she quickly stepped forward and made way. Then she shouted to Song Xiaoqing, "Xiaoqing, hang the lantern on the left a little higher. It's not even."

Song Xiaoqing on the ladder grumbled unhappily, "Just now you asked me to put it down, and now you asked me to hang it higher. This has happened over ten times. Do you have good eyesight?"

"I think Huairu's mother's eyesight is not good. She is so happy now that her eyesight is probably blurry. If you let her tell you what to do, you won't be able to hang up the lantern today."

Qin Huairu and Song Xiaoqing both turned their heads to look in the direction where the voice came from.

Song Xiaoqing jumped down from the ladder, not caring about the lanterns anymore. "Sister Xiaomiao, you're back?"

Qin Huairu was also delighted: "Xiao Miao, why are you alone?"

Gao Xiaomiao curled her lips and said, "I am the only one who is free and easy. They are all dressed up to look good and to show off for you."

Qin Huairu said happily: "Of course, of course, who is coming?"

Gao Xiaomiao said: "Everyone who should come has come. There are so many people that I don't know if this courtyard can accommodate them."

"Where are they now, staying in a hotel?"

"How is that possible? Can we stay in a hotel when we return to Beijing? Have you forgotten that there is a large courtyard with several entrances next to the Forbidden City? Xiao'e's mother has already cleaned it up, and everyone has settled there. I can't wait, so I came to take a look myself."

Qin Huairu looked up and down at Gao Xiaomiao, whom she hadn't seen for several years. She was surprised to find that the girl's dress hadn't changed much, she was still wearing green pants, a green top, and rubber-soled liberation shoes.

Gao Xiaomiao noticed the confusion in her eyes, straightened his chest, stood at attention and said with a smile: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. I like this outfit the most. I've been thinking about wearing it again, so I put it on as soon as I got back. Fortunately, I used to have a lot of clothes, many of which are new, and my figure hasn't changed much in the past two years. I can still wear it."

Qin Huairu nodded repeatedly. Looking at Gao Xiaomiao's talent and appearance, she couldn't help but admire him in her heart: "No wonder Bang Geng has been thinking about her so much. She is really too outstanding. Alas, I don't know which stinky boy will get her in the future."

Song Xiaoqing didn't even hang up lanterns or ribbons, and directly pulled Gao Xiaomiao into the courtyard: "Sister Xiaomiao, come on, I'll let you meet my new sister-in-law."

Because it was just an engagement, there was nothing to be particular about. Su Xue and his parents and relatives had already arrived at Courtyard 95 and were sitting in the west wing of the middle courtyard talking.

Today, several large stoves were set up next to the cellar in the backyard. Liu Lan and Ma Hua, along with several of their apprentices, were busy working on them.

Banggeng ran to the stove at the back to check the situation and asked Mahua in particular: "Brother Mahua, are we still short of things? If I need your help, I'll have someone prepare it right away."

Ma Hua wiped his sweat and said, "No, no, the cellar next door is almost full. Look at Liu Guangqi's house, there's no room left. I think they can almost make a full banquet."

Ma Hua's joke made the people here laugh happily. Liu Lan said, "Ma Hua, you actually don't understand, why did I ask you to cook this time?"

Ma Hua asked curiously, "What is it for? Cooking is just cooking, what else can it do?"

Liu Lan smiled and said, "This is your master's final test for you. How big your business will be in the future depends on today."

Ma Hua was stunned at first, then he slapped his thigh fiercely and said, "You are right. Thank you so much. If you hadn't reminded me, I really wouldn't have noticed it. Master must be testing me today."

The group of people burst into laughter again.

Bang Geng saw that there was nothing wrong with the stove at the back, so he hurried to the front yard. As soon as he turned the corner, he saw Song Xiaoqing leading a familiar yet unfamiliar girl through the hallway to the middle yard.

That was the figure that I had been dreaming about. I had wanted to see him again countless times, but I didn't expect him to suddenly appear in front of me.

"Xiao Miao, you're back?" Bang Geng's voice trembled slightly, showing how excited he was.

Gao Xiaomiao smiled and said, "Brother Banggeng, where is the new sister-in-law? I heard that she is very beautiful."

Song Xiaoqing said directly, "Sister Xiaomiao, the new sister-in-law is in Brother Banggeng's room. I'll take you to see her."

Bang Geng also reacted. Although his expression was a little stiff, he forced a smile and said, "Yes, it's in the west wing. Let's go together."

In the west wing, Su Xue, his parents, brother and sister-in-law were sitting in this room resting and talking.

Su Xue's brother said: "Their house is quite spacious. One person actually lives in such a big room. And the furniture in this room is not simple. They all look like old things to me."

Su Xue's parents also showed joy in their eyes. They have been here for two days and have been living in this courtyard. They are very satisfied with the living environment here. But it is too different from the old alleys they lived in Shanghai.

Su Xue's mother said, "I was worried about what would happen if Su Xue stayed in Beijing alone. Now it seems that it is better to stay here than to go back and live in a crowded alley."

At this time, Su Xue's sister-in-law said: "Mom, do you think their family is taking special care of us these days to entertain us? Otherwise, the standard of the meals we eat every day is too high."

Su Xue said quickly: "Anyway, I've been here so many times, and the standard is the same every time. This is still considered normal. They eat better when they occasionally get together. It may be related to the fact that Banggeng's mother is a chef."

The family was chatting and gossiping here. They heard Banggeng talking to someone outside the house, and then the door curtain was lifted and Banggeng came in.

But what was strange was that even after he entered the house, the door curtain was not lowered and he was still looking outside with a warm smile on his face.

Su Xue stood up and was about to speak when she saw a pretty girl in a green military uniform walking into the room with a smile on her face, followed by Song Xiaoqing.

The first thing Su Xue saw when she saw this girl was that she was very tall. But she didn't look uncomfortable at all, she looked very gentle and coordinated.

(End of this chapter)