On Saturday morning, Lu Dong packed up early, took the gifts entrusted by his parents and carefully prepared the day before, got into the car, and headed towards Liu Qin's house.

When they arrived at Liuzhuang, they followed the address Liu Qin said and came to the street where Liu Qin's house was. There were not many pedestrians. Lu Dong counted the third house from east to west and felt that it was undoubtedly this place. He reached out to knock on the door, but saw that the door had opened automatically.

Opening it, it turned out that Liu Qin had been watching in the courtyard for a long time, waiting for Lu Dong. Seeing Lu Dong arrive, he hurriedly opened the door and welcomed him into the courtyard. Lu Dong packed up the car and carefully took off the gift. Liu Qin took it, and the two of them went to the house one after the other.

He walked to the main room. The yard was not small, about two-quarters of an area, and it was quite clean. Lu Dong didn't see anyone else coming out to greet him, so he looked around a little doubtfully. Liu Qin knew what Lu Dong was confused about, so he said, "What are you looking for?"

, like a cat looking at the ground, wondering if there is no one to greet you! Let me tell you, my father didn’t come back from the meeting until noon, my mother went to the non-staple food place to cut meat, and my brother and sister-in-law came over when they had a party in their courtyard.

"Now there are only two of us at home." Lu Dong thought to himself, no one is the best. It just so happens that I can get familiar with the environment and save myself from being nervous for a while. After all, it is the first time I come here and I can leave a good impression on her family. This is the most important thing.

Thinking in his mind, he said nothing and just looked around the yard carefully.

The courtyard is surrounded by a square, with four bungalows in a row facing north and south. Two rooms are arched out at both ends, forming a word, a corridor in the middle. A kitchen is arched out on the east side, connected with stairs to the roof. It is used as an upper and lower passage for farmers to dry grain. It is a rural area.

It is a fashionable and practical structure nowadays. There is a pressurized water well in the lower part, so that you don't have to go to the street to get water, which is naturally very convenient. There is a stone platform next to the well, and there are some flowers and plants that Lu Dong can't name are planted in large and small pots on it.

Lu Dong is a person who likes flowers and plants. Most of the flowers his mother Xinlan grows at home are taken care of by Lu Dong, so he went to take a look. Next to the stone platform is a water tank with the lid half-covered. It may be used for draft water or for

The water for cleaning was not full. Lu Dong became interested when he saw it.

Liu Qin put the gift into the main room, and when she saw Lu Dong was still outside, she made some tea and brought it out. Lu Dong, on the other hand, had already brought out the well water and was pouring it into the tank. Seeing Liu Qin's cautious look, he hurriedly took two steps to take it.

Liu Qin put it in the gap on the stone platform aside, and then filled the tank with water before stopping. Liu Qin knew that he was going to show off, so he deliberately didn't stop him. When the tank was full, he pulled up a small chair for Lu Dong to sit down and rest. Lu Dong didn't feel tired.

, sat down to watch and asked about the situation at Liu Qin’s home. I found out that Liu Qin had two brothers. The eldest brother had already married, had a child, and had a house to live in. The second brother went to the south to enter the special zone with his classmates the year before last.

Bian already has a partner, and occasionally letters are sent back. Lu Dong and Liu Qin have been dating for so many days, and he didn't ask too much about Liu Qin's family situation. Today, after listening to Liu Qin's talk, Fang fully understood the situation of Liu Qin's family. So while talking,

, so he also told Liu Qin everything about his family situation.

After the two had a serious conversation, Liu Qin's mother hadn't come back yet. Lu Dong didn't know what to say and didn't want to give Liu Qin a dull image, so he deliberately tilted his face and stared at Liu Qin intently. Liu Qin turned around and saw Lu Qin.

Dong looked funny and curious, so she asked Lu Dong what he was looking at. Lu Dong said seriously: "I find that you are getting more and more beautiful. Do you know why? I thought about it for a long time before I came up with something." Liu Qin knew.

He was being talkative, but he still wanted to hear it, so he asked him what he meant. Lu Dong said, "The reason is that I find that I love you more and more. Don't you feel it?"

Liu Qin had a sweet smile on her face and said to Lu Dong: "I don't think so. But I find that you are becoming less and less serious and talkative!"

Lu Dongdao: "No matter what you think, I swear that what I said is true...

While the two were talking, there was a noise at the door.

The door opened, and several people came in. Liu Qin looked up and said to Lu Dong: "Get up quickly, my parents, brother and sister-in-law are back." When Lu Dong heard this, he stood up quickly. He saw several people who came in.

Liu Qin's parents are of medium build and walking in front. The man has a short crew cut and is wearing a Chinese tunic suit. He is full of energy. The woman has fair skin and is very neatly dressed. Behind her is Liu Qin's brother, holding a child in his arms. The woman beside him is carrying a basket of vegetables.

face smile.

Lu Dong did not dare to neglect, and hurried forward, with a smile on his face, and politely greeted Liu Qin's parents: "Hello, uncle and aunt, you are back." Liu Qin's father stood firm, looked at Lu Dong on both sides, and said to

At the same time, Liu Qin's mother said: "Well, it's not bad, not too short." After that, she said to Lu Dong again and again: "Let's go, let's go in and sit down." After saying that, he turned around and walked forward. Lu Dong did not follow, but

He obediently went to pick up the basket that Liu Qin's sister-in-law was carrying. Liu Qin's sister-in-law didn't give it to him, but raised her head slightly and nuzzled at Liu Qin's father. Lu Dong didn't mean to offend her, and still insisted on helping her carry the basket. Liu Qin's sister-in-law dodged while saying:

Said to Liu Qin: "Liu Qin, I don't dare to trouble you now. Let him come in quickly and let the old man look like his future golden turtle son-in-law!" After hearing this, Liu Qin blushed slightly and was about to say sister-in-law,

But her mother preempted her by saying, "Look, as a sister-in-law, you are not particular about what you say." Liu Qin's sister-in-law said with a smile, "None of you are right. I am the only one qualified to say this, and my words are correct." Liu Qin said with a smile.

Hearing what my sister-in-law said, I hurriedly said, "Mom, you can't talk to my sister-in-law. She is a tough talker."

Several people came to the house while talking and laughing. Lu Dong hurriedly took out cigarettes from his pocket and gave them to Liu's father and brother. Liu Qin also hurriedly took out candies from the gifts he brought to coax his nephew. Everyone said something to each other, and for a while,

The atmosphere was very lively. After everyone sat down, Liu Qin's father said to Liu Qin's brother: "Liu Zheng, it's getting late. Go and pack the food, put it on plates, and prepare to eat." Liu Zheng agreed to go.

Get ready. Liu Qin here is making tea and pouring it. Lu Dong hurriedly went to straighten it and serve it to Liu Qin’s parents.

Everyone sat down, drinking tea and chatting about their daily life. Liu Zheng was really quick, and he finished the butterfly plate in a short time. Everyone hurriedly pulled out the Eight Immortals table from the table, placed the plates and wine glasses neatly, and then pressed

The elders and younger ones sat down in order. Liu Zheng took out another bottle of white wine, opened it, and poured it into the jug. Just as he was about to pour wine into his father's cup, Lu Dong held tea in both hands and handed it over across the table. Liu Zheng hurriedly put the jug on the

On the table, taking the wine pot with both hands, Lu Dong took advantage of the situation and took the wine pot over. Liu Zheng hurriedly put down the tea cup and said in a tone that did not require questioning: "Give me the wine pot, you can't pour this wine today." Lu Dong heard this.

, hurriedly protected the wine pot with both hands, and said to Liu Zheng: "Don't panic, brother, I understand what you mean, and everything you said is right, but today I came with a mission, please listen to what I have to say.

After saying that, he turned his head slightly and said calmly to Liu Qin's father: "Uncle, I'm coming home today. Originally, my parents wanted to come with me, but I felt that the situation was so big that I was afraid of causing trouble to you."

It's too much trouble, so let me come first, and they will pay a special visit later. When I came, my parents specially asked me to bring their greetings to you and your elders. I don't know what your elders like, so I will give them to you.

Uncle, you brought a box of good tea, cigarettes and wine, and bought some other things for my aunt and sister-in-law. I am a junior to honor you. Since it is my first time to visit, I must first toast the wine to the elders.

Otherwise I will be rude. So I will toast you and my aunt first to complete the ceremony. My brother will pour the wine later." As he spoke, Lu Dong stood up, holding the wine bottle in both hands, walked down and walked around.

, came to Liu Qin’s father.

Liu Qin's family all looked at Lu Dong. Lu Dong placed Liu Qin's father's wine glass in front of his eyes, bent down slightly, poured a full glass of wine, and then put the wine bottle on the table, holding it steady with one hand and holding it with the other.

waist, and respectfully held it in front of Liu Qin's father.

Liu Qin's father, Liu Jinqiang, is a man of occasions, and he is naturally familiar with many occasions, and etiquette and rules are not a problem. But at this moment, in his eyes, he is not only a father, but more like an examiner, and Lu Dong is more like an examinee.

, although there was nothing picky about his appearance, the purpose of his test on Lu Dong was not just to see how much he looked and how much he knew about red tape etiquette, but also to see his character and quality, because he wanted to ensure his daughter's happiness throughout her life.

Lu Dong held the wine in front of him, and Liu Jinqiang smiled. He looked down at the wine, turned sideways, and held the handle of the chair with one hand, as if he was about to stand up. Lu Dong looked at it and said hurriedly: "Uncle, you can't stand.

You are an elder, and you have to drink standing up, but that would be embarrassing for me as a junior." Hearing Lu Dong speak like this, Liu Qin's father laughed and said, "Then I will sit down and drink." After saying that, he took the cup and held it up with one hand.

Covering it with one hand, he drank it all in one gulp. Lu Dong hurriedly took the cup with both hands and poured it in again. He drank two cups in a row. Lu Dong took the cup again and poured it in. Just as he was about to lift it with both hands, Liu Qin's father said: "Don't panic."

Bring the wine, kid, go sit down at your seat and listen to what I have to say." When Lu Dong heard Liu Qin's father say this, he said nothing and hurriedly returned to his seat and sat down. Liu Qin's father watched Lu Dong sit down.

Then he said: "The people sitting at the table today are all members of our own family. I ordered the wine as a courtesy because I had to go to the brigade in the afternoon. Your aunt doesn't know how to drink, so no one will blame you.

Well, let Brother Liu Qin accompany you to have a few more drinks later. Regarding Liu Qin and you two, your aunt and I have no opinion at the moment. I hope you two will do well in the future, both for your own good and not to make other people laugh.

I mean, are you being sinister?" Lu Dong listened carefully. Seeing what he was asking, he hurriedly answered: "Uncle, I know, I will treat Liu Qin seriously, please don't worry." After Lu Dong finished speaking,

Liu Qin's father continued: "Of course what I said was also to Liu Qin, Liu Qin, are you listening?" Liu Qin was looking at his father's serious expression, holding his chin and listening, when his father asked him this, he said embarrassedly:

"Oh, dad, look at you, listen! Don't worry!" After the two expressed their opinions, Liu Qin's father stopped talking and greeted everyone to eat, and everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating.

Lu Dong was originally going to toast, but after hearing what Liu Qin's father said, he couldn't toast him anymore, so he had to fill Brother Liu Qin's cup, then filled his own cup, and then said to Liu Zheng: "Brother, let's

The uncle has something to do in the afternoon and can't drink anymore. Then it's our turn. How do I drink the wine I propose to you? Should I go over and lift it for you or...?" Before Lu Dong could finish speaking, Liu Zheng said: "No, I

Drink it yourself." After Liu Zheng finished speaking, she also drank two glasses in a row, and Lu Dong also quickly drank two glasses in a row to express his respect.

After finishing the toast, Liu Zheng refilled the jug and took it up. Lu Dong stopped arguing. Because his father had something to do in the afternoon and couldn't drink, Liu Zheng stopped giving his father another cup.

Everyone was talking while eating, and Lu Dong and Liu Zheng also slowly clinked glasses with each other. Liu Qin watched them drink leisurely from the sidelines. Perhaps in order to arouse their drinking atmosphere, Liu Qin said to Lu Dong

"Lu Dong, I remember you said that drinking can deal with my two brothers. Try it today!" Lu Dong heard Liu Qin say this and smiled sheepishly: "How dare I!" Liu Qin's sister-in-law was listening to Liu Qin say this.

He said, he chuckled and said in a long voice: "Hey, what a coincidence, it's not like a family doesn't stay in the same house. I think your brother Liu Zheng said the same thing when he first came to my house, let my dad and I drink.

Brothers. How about Liu Qin, let the two brothers compete now!" When everyone heard this, they not only laughed, but the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

After lunch, Liu Qin's father went to the brigade headquarters early.

Liu Qin, her mother and sister-in-law were in the kitchen clearing away the lunch dishes.

Liu Zheng was chatting with Lu Dong, and the child beside him was holding his hand and kept shouting that he was sleepy and wanted to go home to sleep. As the saying goes: spring is sleepy and autumn is sleepy. Coupled with drinking some wine at noon, Liu Zheng herself was a little sleepy.

In addition, the child kept making troubles, which prevented Lu Dong from being here. He was angry and couldn't teach him a lesson, so he had to say to Lu Dong: "Brother, I'm so sorry. You see, this child is always making trouble because of his mother.

Lu Dong smiled and continued: "Children are like this. When the weather is warm, they tend to get sleepy at noon. How about you send the children back? You have been busy all day at noon, so go back and have a rest. I'm fine."

"No need to accompany you." Liu Zheng hesitated for a moment, thinking about it, after all, it was the first time for the two of them to meet, they talked for a long time, and they didn't have much in common. Although the age difference was not big, they couldn't completely let go.

It's better to leave some space for Lu Dong. So he said: "That's okay, you can drink some water and rest for a while, and I will go back first. Remember, I will let you drink more next time you come."

After saying that, he stood up, picked up the twisted child and was about to say goodbye. Lu Dong also stood up and saw him off. As soon as he left the main room, he saw Liu Qin and his sister-in-law walking out of the kitchen carrying a bowl of poached eggs. They were about to come to the main room to see.

Liu Zheng was about to leave, Liu Qin hurriedly said to Liu Zheng: "Brother, don't run away in a hurry, drink the poached eggs from our mother's nest." Liu Zheng held the child, looked at the steaming poached eggs, and then looked at the child, the child was already

He leaned on his shoulder and blurred his eyes, then said: "I'm full at noon, bring it in quickly and let Lu Dong eat." Lu Dong heard that he also hurriedly continued: "How about letting my sister-in-law eat some too."

When Liu Qin's sister-in-law heard that she was being asked to eat, she declined and said: "I was planning to make several more nests just now, but they all just had dinner, so I made them for you alone. This is the custom here, and it is between my mother and you, Liu Qin."

I will no longer get involved in this matter." After saying that, he said goodbye to Brother Liu Qin and left. As soon as he arrived at the gate, he smiled at Liu Qin and Lu Dong who were sent out and said: "Put more sugar. Remember.

Come on, you have to finish eating!" Lu Dong heard his sister-in-law say this, knowing that she was deliberately teasing him, and couldn't help but smile.

After seeing off Liu Qin's brother and sister-in-law, Lu Dong and Liu Qin returned to the main room.

Liu Qin's mother was still busy in the kitchen. Lu Dong looked at the poached eggs in the bowl. Although he had no appetite, he was still happy in his heart. Because according to local customs, the first-time visitor can only enjoy such treatment after being approved by the girl's parents.

The poached eggs are like a pass issued by the woman's parents. From then on, Lu Dong is like a member of this family. There are not so many restrictions on moving around. He is justified and will not attract gossip from idlers. Poached eggs can be

Eight, six, or four, depending on the situation. Poached eggs must be eaten, but they do not have to be eaten as Liuqin’s sister-in-law said. Generally speaking, if you eat them, it means that the man is jealous.

Too honest or not modest enough. Sister-in-law Liu Qin actually said that to make him happy. Liu Qin's mother originally wanted to make more nests today so that everyone could share, but both Liu Qin and sister-in-law said they had just finished eating and neither wanted to eat.

There were only six, and when they were served, four were given to Lu Dong and two to Liu Zheng. Everyone knew that this was a process and no longer argued. After they were served, Liu Zheng and his family left again. Lu Dong felt pure and happy, and felt much more relaxed.

Liu Qin's mother was worried that the poached eggs were cold, so she urged Lu Dong. Lu Dong humbly gave more to Liu Qin's mother, but they had just finished eating and no one could eat. Lu Dong had no choice but to ask Liu Qin to bring another bowl and give it to Liu Qin's mother.

Two of them went out, so each person had two, which was considered a courtesy.

After eating, Liu Qin was about to clean up, and Liu Qin's mother was going to help again. Lu Dong stopped him and said, "Auntie, please stop doing it. You have been busy all day long, and the weather is so hot. You should take a rest for this little work."

There are two of us." Liu Qin's mother still wanted to be humble, but she couldn't keep up with Lu Dong's quick hands. He stacked the bowls and carried them to the kitchen. Liu Qin followed him into the kitchen. Liu Qin's mother wanted to go in to help, but she couldn't help.

So I found an excuse to go to my eldest son's house.
To be continued...