Siheyuan: My Northeastern Farmhouse

Chapter 359: Going to Spring Mountain (Life Chapter)

I will go up to Spring Mountain to see you.
Brought a lot of thoughts.

Today is another beautiful day.
December 12th is Sunday, and Zhu Lin’s birthday happens to be tomorrow, Monday, the 19th. Considering that everyone has to go to work, I celebrate her birthday one day early.

At the same time, today is also the day when Comrade Gu Weijun visits his future father-in-law’s house for the first time.
Although this is not the first time, Gu Weijun is still excited and a little uneasy. He has never experienced this in this era.
A few years ago, I helped Xu Damao go to Lou Bancheng's house to pick up his bride, but he was looked down upon.

I wonder if Miss Zhu Lin’s parents will be more enlightened? How difficult it is, this little cabbage, which I have worked hard to raise for almost 20 years, was taken away before I reached the legal age of marriage.
Although Gu Weijun has confidence in himself, he must have a good figure, good looks, and not to mention talent. Before, Miss Zhu Lin said that her father was always asking about her.
But if I put myself in my shoes, I have a daughter in France. If one day a brat suddenly comes to my door for the first time, I'm afraid I won't give him a good look, right?
In order to leave a good impression on his future father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gu Weijun was fully armed early in the morning. He wore a crisp Mao suit and a woolen coat - specially provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for going abroad. French custom-made leather shoes, white and wide. A scarf, and I specially applied cream on it. All I needed was a gentleman's hat.
Then I wandered around inside and outside my room on Beichizi Street, checking the time from time to time.

I don’t dare to sit for a long time. The clothes will not look good if they are wrinkled.
Today, Gu’s mother also rushed over from Nanluogu Lane early and looked at her eldest son’s outfit with satisfaction. She found it pleasing to her eyes. He deserves to be born to me, right? As for this handsome guy, he doesn't even have to say anything when he comes to someone else's house, he just stands there, which makes his mother-in-law very happy.

"Dajun, what time is the scheduled time?"

"Ten o'clock in the morning."

"That's almost over. Stop wandering around the room. Why are you such an adult? You're not calm at all. Quickly check the door-to-door etiquette again."

"Mom, I checked twice."

"Mom, you weren't so nervous when my partner came to your door, were you?" Zhu Lin's sister came into the house carrying a basin and joked with Zhu's mother.

"Don't roll your eyes, what if you missed it? Okay, go out quickly, you are restless. By the way, when you go to someone's house, remember to be agile, eat more vegetables, drink more, and talk less."

However, he did not go directly to Zhu Lin's house, but first went to the Shichahai courtyard to check the arrangements he had made in advance. He smiled and nodded with satisfaction before continuing the trip.
On the other side, at Zhu Lin's house, Zhu Lin's mother was taking her eldest daughter to plaster and mop the floor, "Old Zhu, lift your feet."

After greeting Zheng Chao and Hao Chuan with a happy face, Gu Weijun left the courtyard and carefully placed the gifts on the back seat. After sitting in the driver's seat, his body was still straight and he slowly started the jeep.

"Haha, we are all happy together!"

"Aren't I worried about your irritability? Hurry, check again, and then go out. I think you can't sit still at home."

As soon as her second daughter was mentioned, Mother Zhu looked at the time again and said, "Xiao Lin, this damn girl, why haven't you come back after taking a bath?"

"Two bottles of Maotai, two pieces of China, two silk scarves, and eight-color dim sum from Daoxiang Village."

"Your future brother-in-law, your father found out that this is great. He is knowledgeable and has a good character. Now he is the director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Your sister didn't even get into college. What a blessing is this? We have to help you. Sister, hold on."

"What do you think?" Gu Weijun slightly lifted the things in his hands.

Seeing Zhu's father looking like an old god, Zhu's mother immediately straightened up, holding the mop with both hands, and said angrily: "Hey, I said you are such a person, why don't you hurry up and get me for you?" Change into the Chinese tunic suit you came out with?"

"I'm warning you, don't show off your pedantic attitude. When Xiaolin goes to live with someone else, her mother-in-law is so eager to rip her heart out that she won't even let her work."

Following Gu Ma's instructions, Gu Weijun swung his scarf around his neck in a smart way, held the gift in both hands and went out.

"Hey, Comrade Gu Weijun, you are so smooth today, what are you going to do?" Hao Chuan walked out of the west wing with a greasy round face, eyes burning with gossip, and hugged him with one hand. Looking after his own second daughter.

"I know, I know." Zhu's father sighed in his heart. It seemed that his father-in-law's prestige could not be established today and he had no choice but to change clothes.

"Okay."

"What's the hurry?" Zhu Lin's father, Professor Zhu, glanced at his watch while flipping through the newspaper absentmindedly. "It's still early, it's only 9 o'clock."

Zheng Chao also came out of the house, also smiled and joked: "It seems that the army is visiting my father-in-law's house."

Mother Zhu continued to mop the floor without raising her head, and replied angrily: "How can it be the same? We are all in the same unit, and we usually know everything."

"Slow down, slow down! Today is the first day for the second son-in-law to come to the house. Isn't it your student?" Zhu's mother hurriedly pulled her husband up from the chair and pushed her again, " Put on your clothes quickly."

"Mom, today is Sunday, there must be a lot of people taking a shower in the morning." Sister Zhu Lin explained for her sister, and then spoke for her sister: "Mom, you can't just belittle Xiaolin like this. With Xiaolin's appearance and figure, Where are you not surrounded by a group of people?"

"Besides, why don't you blame her for not being admitted to college? It's not easy for her to return to the army from the countryside."

"Look, among the people in our unit who went to the countryside, how many of them have been able to come back on their own over the years?" "That's true," Zhu's mother thought about her second daughter, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth unconsciously, "Our little Lin is also very good.”

"Does this count as a talented man and a beautiful woman?"

"Forget it, it must count!" Sister Zhu Lin secretly rolled her eyes.

As the hour hand kept turning, Mother Zhu took the time to change her clothes, and then watched Zhu Lin who came back from the employee bathhouse to dress up quickly, and then directed her eldest daughter and her son-in-law who came back from shopping to put out all the melon seeds and candies, until I heard a "dong dong" knock on the door.

Zhu's mother quickly arranged her clothes, touched her hair, and sat at the head of the round table with Zhu's father before saying to her eldest daughter: "Go and open the door."

"Okay." Sister Zhu Lin looked at her mother who seemed to be facing a formidable enemy with a smile. After getting up, she straightened her clothes and went to open the door with her husband.

At the first glance after opening the door, Sister Zhu Lin was stunned for a moment by Gu Weijun. The man in front of her had a tall and straight figure, sharp eyebrows, and a sunny smile.

Sister Zhu Lin's little heart beat twice quickly involuntarily. No wonder her mother was so nervous. Such an outstanding young man was caught by her sister. She felt a trace of jealousy inexplicably.
"You are the sister, and this is the brother-in-law, right?" Gu Weijun's warm and mellow voice pulled her back. Sister Zhu Lin came back to her senses and greeted her warmly from the bottom of her heart, "Comrade Gu Weijun, right?"

"Please come in quickly!"

After giving way to the entrance, Gu Weijun entered the house and saw the lady Zhu Lin sitting next to his mother at first sight. The girl was still wearing a 65-style military uniform today, but she was lightly painted with powder, making her look even more charming.

Then Gu Weijun noticed the two middle-aged men and women next to the girl. The man wore black-rimmed glasses, with an elegant figure and a bookish air; the woman had delicate facial features, vaguely bearing the shadow of Miss Zhu Lin, and the subtle wrinkles at the corners of her eyes added to the A touch of charm.

"Uncle, hello aunt!" Gu Weijun leaned over slightly to call, and respectfully placed the gift beside the table.

"Well," Zhu's father held his head steadily and responded softly, "Weijun, sit down." At the same time, he raised his head slightly and looked at the future second son-in-law. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, his appearance was even better than what he had heard.
Zhu's mother was also observing secretly. The more she watched, the more satisfied she became. With a smile on her face, she asked Zhu Lin to take care of Gu Weijun, "Xiao Lin, quickly ask Weijun to sit down and pour tea."

After the family sat down one after another, Zhu's father began to cross-examine: "Wei Jun, I heard Xiaolin say that my father-in-law is a doctor and is in the hospital affiliated with the steel rolling mill?"

"Yes, my father is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, and my mother has always taken care of the family. I also have a younger brother who is now living in the northeastern countryside." Gu Weijun reported to the family honestly.

"Well," Zhu's father nodded slightly and continued to cross-examine: "I heard from a classmate who stayed in Tsinghua to teach that you participated in many industrial projects when you were studying in Tsinghua. Why did you go to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs again?"

"I also asked the teacher who assigned me work at the time. Because of my sensitivity to trade and economics, the teacher said that I can contribute more to the country on the diplomatic front." Gu Weijun paused for a moment, "Besides, it does not affect my free time. Continue to do industrial research.”

"Industrial research?"

"Yes, the reason why Xiaolin and I developed further is because I helped the communications unit develop the command vehicle, so I could meet with Xiaolin from time to time."

"Okay, okay!" Father Zhu's face softened, and a smile appeared in the corners of his eyes. "Industry is one of the cornerstones of national development. If you have the opportunity to continue to contribute, don't give up."

"I heard that you also participated in the research of light trucks of Beijing Second Automobile Works Co., Ltd. and the five-axis machine tool research of Beijing No. 1 Machinery Factory. It's very good!"

"This is a very rare experience. I often tell my students that I am fortunate to be able to participate in these two such important projects. Both the improvement of theoretical knowledge and the understanding of practice are very valuable. !”

"Yes!" Gu Weijun nodded modestly, but he did not explain immediately. He was in a guiding position for both projects.

"Okay!" Zhu's mother saw the chat becoming more and more serious, and quickly called Zhu's father to stop, "This is at home, not in your classroom."

Zhu's father smiled and stopped continuing. He was more satisfied with Gu Weijun. He lived a low-key life and did things in a high-key manner, which was very good.

Zhu's mother took over the conversation and turned eagerly to the marriage of the two, "Wei Jun, are you busy during the in-laws fair? When do you think you have time, our two families can sit down together?"

Gu Weijun also secretly breathed a sigh of relief and replied with joy from the bottom of his heart: "Auntie, my dad is available at any time to watch your schedule?"

Zhu's mother smiled even happier, turned to look at Zhu's father, and directly set the time, "Okay, then let's find a time before the year to meet with my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

"Weijun, do you live with your parents now?"

The mother-in-law finally asked the question she was most concerned about.
(End of this chapter)