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Chapter 448 Prepare the betrothal gifts and get engaged quickly Iron door and wooden door
It doesn't matter whether the teacup is sweet or not. What matters is that Chai Hongyan doesn't feel disgusted by it, which is enough to show that she has a very good impression of Sun Lianjun. Besides, both of them know what they are here for, and they mix their own opinions into the gossip to see if their three views are suitable, which enables the two to quickly understand each other's personality. All in all, they had a good and happy chat in the house.

Xu Ning had talked with Guan Lei before. When men and women are dating, they mainly look at the face first, and then see if they have similar tastes. If they are heading towards marriage, they will focus on the family conditions. If the family conditions of both parties are very different, it depends on whether the parents of both parties support it. If the parents do not support it, then the relationship should be ended as soon as possible so that no one will waste anyone's time.

Inside the house, Chai Bing and Sun Jiye had a good chat. They had similar personalities, but Chai Bing was more wild, while Sun Jiye was relatively restrained. However, when they talked about hunting, it was basically Sun Jiye who did the talking and Chai Bing who listened. After all, he had only hunted a few times, and his experience was far less than that of Sun Jiye, who had been hunting for more than ten years.

While going to the toilet, Xu Chunlin chatted with Xu Ning and Liu Lizhen in the outer room.

"I think we should ask Lao Meng to set up a big round table, otherwise there won't be enough room for all of us in our family to sit."

Liu Lizhen said, "You just thought of it. My son had already told his father-in-law about it."

"Really? Where will the table be placed then?"

Xu Ning said, "Put it in the reception room. The square table can seat ten people, and the big round table can seat sixteen people. If we squeeze in, twenty people will be able to sit at it."

Xu Laonian nodded silently, then walked into the house. Liu Lizhen asked, "They both chatted for a while, right?"

"Well, Mom, when are you going to calculate the date with my aunt?"

Liu Lizhen turned around and smiled, "What's the matter? Are you anxious?"

"I'm not in a hurry, but she is! She asked me two or three times yesterday, so I have to give her a reply."

"Then after the new house is completed, your aunt and I will go to find Mrs. Zhang."

At this time, four women walked in from outside the door, holding their arms around each other, and looking extremely happy with every frown and smile.

In the courtyard, Sun Lianfang raised her head and pointed at the east wing with her chin, indicating that Yang Shuhua and the other person were chatting inside. Yang Shuhua turned her head and said, "They are chatting very well."

"I think they can make it, sister-in-law, what do you think?"

Meng Ziyan said: "I think it can work."

Xu Ning stood at the door and said with a smile: "You four have a good relationship. You hold hands wherever you go."

"Of course! We have to hold hands even when going to the toilet." Sun Lianfang said shamelessly.

Yang Shuhua blushed slightly and said, "I'll ask your elder brother to go home and chop some firewood later."

Xu Ning nodded in response, and went into the east room. Hearing Chai Bing clapping his legs and laughing, he walked up to Li Fuqiang and said, "My sister-in-law asked you to go home and chop some firewood after dinner."

"I know. I think the firewood in our woodshed is almost gone. Shall we go to the old forest to get some in the afternoon?"

"The stone quarry will come to deliver the kang stones in the afternoon, and we also need to measure the size of the gate. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

Wang Hu continued, "Then my brother Qiang and brother Lei will go there this afternoon. Second brother, how about the three of us go there with a tractor?"

"Okay, just get enough to burn first, and then we can get more when we have time."

In the outer room, Liu Lizhen poured the stew in the big pot into a large basin. Then Yang Shuhua poured a ladle of water into the pot and brushed the pot twice with a broom. Then she poured oil into the pot and stir-fried the dishes. First, she added three ingredients, and crackling sounds were heard after the ingredients were put into the pot.

Liu Lizhen lifted the door curtain and waved, and Wang Hu consciously walked to the outer room, carried the table and stools into the room. Meng Ziyan, Guan Hua and Sun Lianfang were not idle either. They carried bowls, chopsticks and dishes and placed them on the table. Guan Hua carefully placed the bowls, chopsticks and wine glasses.

Xu Laonian turned around and got down to the ground, slipping on his shoes and said, "Lao San, San Er, are you two going to drink Wuliangye or Wuliangye?"

"Haha, big brother! Then drink Wuliangye."

At this time, Chai Bing slapped his thigh and moved to the edge of the kang: "Oh! Look at my memory! Well, uncle, don't take the Wuliangye. My winery has just produced a new ginseng wine. There is a small ginseng in it. It has a 42-degree alcohol content! Erning, come with me to get it."

"Third brother, then you just sit in the room and I'll go get it. Where is it?"

Chai Bing said: "There are two boxes under the passenger seat, and one box of Arctic Ocean soda for the children."

Xu Laonian said, "Why are you giving soda to the kids again? You've exposed all the problems with these kids."

"Hey, kid, what's the harm in drinking some sweet water?"

When Chai Bing, Chai Baotong and Chai Hongyan got off the car, they were carrying canned food, sugar, eggs, duck eggs and large fruit boxes. Originally, they were not supposed to take anything because Xu Ning and Chai Bing were so familiar with each other. However, it was the first time for Chai Hongyan and Chai Baotong to visit, and they were the ones introduced to Chai Hongyan by Xu Ning, so Chai Liangyu said that it would look bad if they didn't take something!

Xu Ninghe, Guan Lei and Li Fuqiang went out. The three of them walked to the courtyard and glanced into the side room. They found that Sun Lianjun was standing on the kang and performing a situational drama. He was acting as a black blind man, bragging about how he chopped the black blind man under his crotch, which made Chai Hongyan laugh so hard that she completely lost the ladylike demeanor of a lady from a noble family.

Originally, Xu Ning didn't intend to disturb them, after all, they were all very excited. However, they were both very considerate. When they saw the three people standing under the car door, Sun Lianjun ran out and shouted, "Brother Ning! I'll do it, I'll do it..."

Xu Ning handed him the ginseng wine, glanced at Chai Hongyan standing at the door of the east wing, and asked, "How were you two chatting?"

"I think it's great, Brother Ning. I really like her. Can you tell my parents?"

Xu Ning was stunned. "What are you talking about?"

"Prepare the betrothal gifts and get engaged quickly!"

Guan Lei held the ginseng wine and said, "Why are you so anxious? It's not that time yet. Has she expressed her opinion yet?"

Sun Lianjun frowned and thought, "I think she must have fallen in love with me, otherwise why would she talk to me for so long?"

"I think you are shameless. Do you think it's safe? Words come out of your mouth, not out of your mind! Be steady first and let my brother ask."

Li Fuqiang said while holding a soda, "Go to Uncle San before you go into the house, and then tell Brother San before dinner."

Xu Ning smiled and said, "Come inside first."

When the four of them arrived at the courtyard, Chai Hongyan had already been called into the house by Sun Lianfang. Xu Ning looked at their backs and said, "You don't need me to ask. Your sister has already taken care of it."

Sun Lianfang pulled her into the west room. Meng Ziyan and Guan Hua stood on both sides and asked with a smile on their faces, "Yan, how was your chat with my little brother?"

Chai Hongyan pursed her lips and said shyly, "It's pretty good."

"That means you've chosen him, right?" Sun Lianfang's eyes sparkled.

Chai Hongyan lowered her head and said nothing. Sun Lianfang immediately understood and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law! If he bullies you in the future, I will definitely kick him to death! From now on, I will protect you!"

Meng Ziyan said with a smile: "Let's go to the east room. I see they have all gone in."

As soon as they walked out of the outer room, Guan Lei glanced at Sun Lianfang, who tactfully lifted the door curtain and said, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Look at how beautiful you are!" Guan Lei said unhappily.

Sun Lianfang curled her lips and went out with Meng Ziyan to serve the dishes.

Chai Bing waved over to Chai Hongyan and asked quietly, "How is it?"

Chai Hongyan whispered, "Very good."

"That means we've hit it off, right? Before we come here, your grandfather can let me handle your affairs. Your parents have also agreed. If I nod my head later, the next step for you two will be to go through the engagement process, understand?"

Chai Hongyan rolled her eyes slightly, nodded and said, "I know."

Chai Bing immediately relaxed when he heard that. In fact, he was also afraid that the two children might not like each other. After all, it was Xu Ning who introduced them. Being a good match was the first consideration, talent and appearance was the second, and the third was whether their personalities were compatible.

If he didn't like this, he didn't know how to explain to his father, elder brother and sister-in-law. Could he say that Chai Hongyan had high standards? No! Besides, Xu Ning had found a man with a very good family and good looks. If he failed to live up to his kindness, wouldn't it make his brothers sad?

On the side, Xu Laonian heard this and laughed, "Old Third, you have to drink well with your third brother later!"

"Okay, Third Brother?" Sun Jiye was whispering to Sun Lianjun. Hearing this, he smiled and nodded: "We must drink well!"

Xu Ning said, "Third brother, Third uncle, why don't you stay here for a few more days? It will be a good opportunity for them to get to know each other better, and we three can also take some time to go for a walk in the mountains."

"That's not bad, Lao San, San Er, you guys stay here for a few more days, don't rush back."

The two looked at each other and nodded: "Okay! We have to stay a few more days!"

Chai Bing said, "I have to call home this afternoon. The old man is still waiting for a letter."

"Let's go together! My second brother and his wife also believe it."

"Ha ha……"

After everyone was seated, Sun Lianjun took the Wuliangye liquor and started pouring wine in a circle. He had to pour for Xu Laonian first, as he was the oldest among the people at the table. Then came Chai Bing, Sun Jiye, Guan Lei...

"Baotong, let's get some soda." Li Fuqiang walked into the house carrying a few bottles of soda.

"Okay, Uncle Li, I'll sit next to you. Will you go for a walk in the mountains with my Uncle Xu tomorrow?"

Li Fuqiang shook his head: "I won't go. Didn't I go to Sandaohe a few days ago? There's a lot of work left at home. You can go with your uncle Xu."

Xu Laonian said, "Baotong, let your uncle take you to the mountains to play, otherwise it will be boring to stay at home."

Chai Baotong said with a smile: "Master Xu, my grandfather won't let me go into the mountains. If he knew I sneaked into the mountains, he would definitely take off my pants and whip me. I'd better follow Uncle Li and do some work at home."

"Hey, these old people, how can you do any work for them?"

Chai Bing said: "It's fine to let him do some work. He's the one who chops firewood at home. After the New Year, he'll be drinking wine. It's time to add more burdens to his shoulders."

"Okay, then let Baotong work with my big brother."

As we were talking, all the dishes were served.

Today's lunch was similar to yesterday's, but with two more dishes, one was three-spice stir-fry and the other was four-happiness meatballs. The meal was quite sumptuous.

Liu Lizhen came into the room and said with a smile: "Everyone, take a bite of these four-joy meatballs and taste the joy!"

"Okay, sister-in-law is really thoughtful. She knows that Yanzi and Juner can succeed."

Liu Lizhen laughed and said, "Haha, I knew at first glance that these two kids were a good match."

Chai Bing replied: "Not really, my old brother found a good match for his eldest niece."

Sun Jiye said with a smile: "We'll have to let them toast the matchmaker later. When they get married, we'll have to ask Erning to be the master of ceremonies!"

"Of course! Yanzi, have a drink with your Uncle Xu later."

Li Fuqiang pointed under the table and said, "There is soda under the table, Jun'er, just get some white."

"Yeah!" Sun Lianjun grinned, feeling very happy.

Xu Ning waved his hands and said, "Come on, stop it. Look at how red your faces are because of Hongyan. Third uncle, third brother, let my dad drink with you."

Both of them nodded. When Xu Laonian saw that the old women had sat down on the kang, he picked up his wine glass and said a few words.

Sun Jiye raised his cup and said, "Let me express my opinion first, Third Brother. I just asked Jun'er, and he said he really likes your Hongyan. You see..."

Chai Bing glanced at Chai Hongyan and said with a smile: "Third brother, my Hongyan also likes your Lianjun."

"Haha, then how about this? Let's stay here for two days, and then we can arrange a date for them to meet their parents and finalize the marriage first. How do you think that is?"

Chai Bing nodded and said, "Okay! Then how about we both toast to my uncle?"

Just as Sun Jiye was about to agree, Xu Laonian raised his hand to stop him: "Come on, take a sip first and then drink. Don't drink too fast."

Xu Ning looked up and said, "Uncle San, Brother San, you two should drink something."

"Okay, Third Brother, let's take a sip and then drink with my eldest brother later!"

Then the two of them raised their glasses, took a sip, put down their glasses, and started chatting with Xu Laonian. Since the matter between Sun Lianjun and Chai Hongyan had been settled, they didn't continue chatting, but continued with the topic before dinner.

The old ladies were chatting happily at the kang table, mainly because Sun Lianfang livened up the atmosphere. Liu Lizhen and Han Fengjiao kept praising Chai Hongyan, so the atmosphere was quite harmonious and joyful.

Since they didn't drink any alcohol, they finished their meal very quickly and put down their chopsticks in about twenty minutes.

Immediately, Liu Lizhen and Yang Shuhua said hello to everyone and left. Liu Lizhen had to go to the construction site to take a look and ask when dinner would be served. Although Zhang Guifang, Liu Fenfang and others were preparing dinner at Li Fuqiang's house, Liu Lizhen had to go over and show her face...

After Sun Lianjun drank two glasses of wine, his face turned red. He expressed his feelings next to Chai Bing, making Chai Bing laugh. Chai Hongyan, who was sitting on the edge of the kang and chatting with Sun Lianfang, had a red face. However, she did not feel that her relationship with Sun Lianjun developed quickly, because young men and women nowadays would get married after meeting once.

At around one o'clock, Wang Shujuan came back to call Xu Ning, saying that the mine had delivered the kang stones and a master who made iron doors. Xu Ning and Li Fuqiang got up and went to the north end. After arriving at the construction site, they saw two people standing at the front of the car smoking, and Wang Erli was chatting with them.

Xu Ning walked over and shook hands with them, saying with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's not that hard, brother. Our boss said he would give you two more trucks tomorrow. We really don't have a spare truck today."

"Okay! Then should I pay for each truckload, or should I pay for all of them at once?"

"One piece! A total of three cars is one hundred and fifty, right? I'll come over to deliver it tomorrow, and you can just give it to me directly then. I'll write you a receipt."

"Okay! Master Li, shall we go measure the iron gate?"

"Okay, what kind of door do you want to make? A double-leaf door, a folding door, or a sliding door? A double-leaf door requires a door frame, and a sliding door requires two sliding rails..."

Wang Erli didn't say anything beside him. He just listened to Xu Ning asking, "What's the price difference between these two items?"

"It's only about 50 or 60 yuan. We charge based on the materials and labor. The sliding door needs a slide rail, and the slide rail needs a pulley, which is imported. And if you install a sliding door, you have to build a hollow wall and hide the door in the wall. But it looks good!"

Xu Ning frowned and asked, "How much would it cost to make a double door that is three meters wide and two and a half meters high?"

"There are hollow welding ones. The more complicated the process, the more expensive it is. Steel costs more than 550 yuan per ton now. The size you mentioned would require nearly 300 kilograms, right? Including the labor cost, it would probably be more than 400 yuan."

Xu Ning led him to the door and said, "What if I use a wooden door, put a layer of iron sheet on it, and put a few big rivets in it?"

Master Li thought he had a good idea and said, "I have never done this kind of work, but you can buy some iron sheets and copper rivets and door knockers. Since you want to make a wooden door, why do you need to paste the iron sheets?"

Xu Ning pointed to the stream in front and said, "There is a small river in front. I am afraid that it will flood during the rainy season, so I want to build a water barrier under the door just in case."

Master Li said, "It's impossible for your house to flood in 800 years. This place is high and the bottom is low, so it can't hold water. To be honest, if I were you, I would definitely not build an iron door. How thick is the old elm door? It looks impressive. You painted the whole iron door red, which looks festive, but it will rust over time!"

The quarry driver said with a smile: "Master Li is honest, brother, Master Li has been doing this for many years, you should listen to what he says."

"Okay! Sorry to bother you. It's a wasted trip."

Master Li said with a smile: "It's not a wasted trip, this is a mixed box of Yingchun, I normally don't dare to draw it."

"Ha ha……"

(End of this chapter)