Chapter 34 Engagement Ceremony
Shuhe, like him, suffered from short stories and rumors. Before going south to Shenzhen, Xue Peng discussed it with Xiao's father after thinking for a long time and reached an agreement. On that day, Xiao Tiantian happened to have something to do with him. They all knew each other well and they were good brothers.
, explained the matter clearly in a few words. Xue Peng went home and asked his parents to go to Xiao's house to talk about the engagement.
On this side, Xiao Tiantian talked to his mother first. Xiao's mother always felt that the ideal distance between marriages should be to bring a bowl of hot soup back to her parents' home. When she got home, the temperature of the soup was suitable for both hot and cold. In addition, Xue Peng, the child, was the one she watched.
Growing up, he has a good temperament. Deputy Factory Director Xue is well-known in the factory, but due to the international environment, there are many trivial matters in the factory. The two families were like relatives, and now they save as much red tape as possible. All engagement ceremonies
Congjian, the two families and their close relatives and friends set up a few tables at the Friendship Hotel and bought some wedding candies for other relatives and friends. Although the engagement ceremony was simple, it was not lacking in attention. Xue's father believed in Marx and Engels, but it was related to his son's lifelong happiness.
Still looking at the old almanac, I chose an auspicious day for the wedding.
On that day, Xiao Shuyang wore a Chinese red dress cut and sewn by Xiao's mother according to the style of old Shanghai cheongsam. Xue Peng also wore a suit that had just been custom-made. The guests raised their glasses to bless the couple. Friend Wang Chunhua was helping.
She took some accessories and saw the two people on the stage. She couldn't help but admire Xiao Tianye. Xiao Shuyang happened to see it and teased her, "You will definitely wear better clothes than me in the future."
Beautiful.
Father Xue also gave the two blessings at the dinner table, but what he said was more about instructions. He said that an old man once said that there are three stages of life: "Parents rely on us to be a human being" and "We rely on ourselves to be a human being."
, "Parents rely on us to be human beings." This is the old man's personal experience, and it is also full of philosophy. As parents, they have completed their mission, and they must rely on themselves in the next stage.
There are also a few words of advice. The first sentence is "not seeking fame and fortune, but seeking satisfaction" in work and career; the second sentence is "not seeking romance but seeking warmth" in marriage life; the third sentence is "not seeking perfection but seeking a clear conscience" in life.
.We can’t all be perfect people or saints, but we can try our best to be good people: filial piety, love for relatives, integrity and kindness, and repay kindness.
Xue's mother personally handed over a pair of dragon and phoenix old gold bracelets and rings inherited from her family to her future daughter-in-law.
Han Dahai, who is already a professional photographer, took a family photo of the happy family.
After the engagement ceremony was over, Xue Peng was sent away and the factory procedures were completed. Xiao Tiantian had a meal with the masters in the workshop in the cafeteria as a farewell. But he still had one more important thing to do, which was to make it clear to Wang Chunhua that there was no relationship between them.
It's the same family relationship between brother and sister. Psychologically, he couldn't accept someone as his sister, so he directly became his pillow partner.
This engagement ceremony made Wang Chunhua both happy and disappointed. She was happy for her friend, but disappointed for herself. One evening, Xiao Tianye came to her specifically and gently advised her to work hard and find a better person in the future. But
But she still felt that it was only a matter of time.
During Xiao's mother's time, people were in high spirits during happy events, and she smelled the sweetness in the air. It was originally time for her to apply for internal withdrawal, but the data room had less money, more work, and no technical content. The older people disliked the lack of money and her age.
Xiao Xiao dislikes boring, which makes her retreat time repeatedly delayed.
Recently, the factory's reference room will be repaired to prevent the roof from leaking during the rainy season, so I have been given a period of vacation. After attending my eldest daughter's engagement ceremony, I was happy, but also remembered that my second daughter also had to talk about this issue now. Before
I told her once that she would talk about getting married after she and Wu Wei made a lot of money. One day, Xiao's mother heard the news that the Industrial and Commercial Bureau was investigating many cases of illegal trading of stamps and other items, and she thought of her second daughter.
That day, Xiao Tianye and Xiao Shuhe were discussing the issue, and Xiao's mother decided to go to Guangzhou to see it in person. Taking advantage of the holiday, Xiao Tianye still had some time left to report for school, so she decided to go to Guangzhou to find Xiao Shuhe and Xiao Shuhe.
Wu Wei, let’s talk about it. Xiao’s mother talked to her friend Aunt Lu about going to Guangzhou, and she asked if she could go with her. She also wanted to see what the development was like outside.
The three of them boarded the train to Guangzhou. Along the way, the train churned by, and the window outside the window was like an endless scroll slowly unfolding. Outside the window, the mountains gradually turned into open plains, and then paddy fields appeared. They met two people in advance.
The woman told her the itinerary, and she happily said on the phone that she would pick her up at the station. It was already afternoon when the three of them arrived in Guangzhou. As soon as they got out of the platform, they saw two people wearing simple short sleeves, shorts, and flip-flops.
The Hong Kong and Taiwan style seen in Luoyang City are far apart.
When seeing relatives in a foreign land, the intimacy will be magnified many times. Xiao Shuhe hugged his mother as soon as he came up. Xiao's mother and Aunt Lu deliberately looked at the TV, wearing very "fashionable" clothes. They said they were "fashionable"
, in fact, they just wore self-cut jeans and a white shirt. Unexpectedly, the weather in the south was sultry and humid. As soon as they got off the train, they felt that their whole bodies were soaked in water and the humidity was unbearable. They could understand the lightness of the streets.
Outfit.
At this time, the three of them were surprised by the crowded traffic on the road near the station. Previously, the most crowded traffic in the mainland was people or bicycles. Wu Wei was used to it, and slowly "moved" forward until he drove onto a less crowded road.
Then he sent them to the rented apartment building and said they had something to do and left. It was a sixteen-story high-rise building. Xiao's mother and her friends stood on it and did not dare to look down. Their legs were trembling and they said that the house was too big.
Not down-to-earth, but looking far into the distance, you can even see the sea far away. In the end, you forget your fear and only have novelty. Originally, Xiao Shuhe booked them at Guangzhou Dongfang Hotel, but Xiao’s mother saw that their apartment building
I was very old, so I decided to "make do" at home.
The apartment building was small in size, with two bedrooms and one living room, and luxurious furnishings. Xiao Shuhe asked them to take a rest on the sofa and then go to the kitchen to get a bowl of noodles. She knew that her mother often chanted, "Get dumplings on the bus, noodles on the bus."
, I guess they felt very uncomfortable on the train. A bowl of hot sour noodle soup can best soothe their disordered stomach.
As dusk fell, Xiao Tianye went to the kitchen to help and asked whether Wu Wei would go home for dinner in the evening.
While Xiao Shuhe put noodles into the boiling water with transparent foam, he skillfully opened the eggshells and prepared to lay the poached eggs. He answered in a brisk tone. He was very busy recently. Some transactions had to be carried out at night, and he occasionally didn't go home.
Live.
Xiao Tiantian could only see a faint frown. In his impression, even an official as big as Deputy Factory Director Xue never stayed out at night. Since she said it was occasional, it was not just this time. Wu Wei vowed back then
, he said that he would treat her well for the rest of his life, and he said this in front of him. But from ancient times to the present, the change of people's hearts is nothing new.
He looked at the innocent second sister, hoping that his suspicion was not the truth.
After dinner, Xiao's mother asked Wu Wei, and Xiao Shuhe explained the reason. Aunt Lu looked at him with strange eyes, but rarely answered. Maybe it was because she gave part of her savings to Wu Wei for financial management.
, eating people and short-talking. Mother Xiao paused for a moment and asked seriously, your eldest sister is engaged, do you know?
Xiao Shuhe's eyes flashed and he replied, I know. It was me who made the call. Her mother began to persuade her and Wu Wei to get married as soon as possible. If that didn't work, it would be a good idea to get engaged like his eldest sister.
As the second daughter, she still used the same rhetoric as before, and she will wait until she earns money. Xiao's mother had no choice but to give up. But she also gave her an ultimatum, and she must get married no matter what in the second half of next year. Xiao Shuhe just
She responded happily. She followed Wu Wei outside every day and learned "Tai Chi" very well.
When arriving in Guangzhou, tasting Cantonese food is an indispensable itinerary. It is best to go to a time-honored restaurant with a long history. Xiao Shuhe took the three of them to Tongqing Building to have Cantonese-style morning tea. The hall was full of round tables, and everyone
There was a cup of tea and several small cages in front of the customers. They chatted happily and then put the food in their mouths. The expressions on their faces were like those of Maitreya Buddha. A dozen small cages were brought to them one after another.
The food on the round table was exquisite. After being introduced, he learned that they all had their own names, namely: Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, Pink Fruits, Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce, Barbecued Pork Rice Noodles, Glutinous Rice Chicken, Walnut Cake, and Preserved Eggs.
Crisps, barbecued pork buns, fried taro and shrimps, crab powder buns, and lotus paste buns. For a moment, the stomachs of those watching were growling, and they didn’t know where to start eating. There were only three of them in each small cage.
Seeing the small bamboo baskets that were still being served, Xiao's mother complained that there were too many. Xiao Shuhe looked at them and the table was full and said, Just eat, I'm afraid you won't be full. Our hometown
I eat a lot. When I first came here, I followed the local customs. After a few times when I wasn’t full, I started eating more freely.
Aunt Lu, who was eating crystal shrimp dumplings, said happily that she was full after just one bowl of our big bowl of Zhengzhou braised noodles. I ate three or four dumplings, which was just to fill my stomach. However, this way of eating is not enough at one time.
You can eat a variety of flavors, which is also good.
Xiao Tianye took a sip of tea and agreed with a smile. The soil and water support a person, and there are differences between the north and the south.
Chapter completed!