Chapter 102 Engagement, apprenticeship
Dong Chenghu no longer smiled and looked at the elder brother he respected in front of him with some vigilance.
Zuo Qingsong did not retreat because of this, but said sincerely: "I have never married for many years just to wait for your elder sister. Now she finally promised to marry me, so I came to propose marriage immediately. I promise that I will be good to Mei'er for the rest of my life and will never be like the scumbag of the Wu family."
Seeing that Dong Chenghu did not answer, Gu Shuixiu smiled and made a joke: "Okay, okay, sit down and say it well. After all, this is also a lifelong event for my elder sister. I'll call her over, and you can listen to her opinions."
Dong Chenghu then responded in a quiet voice.
Gu Shuixiu went to the kitchen and let Dong Yunmei enter the house. When she came out, she saw Dong Qingqing and Dong Youyou in the courtyard. Gu Shuixiu walked up to the two of them by chance, squatted down and said softly: "Qingqing, are you happy?"
The two children called out "Uncle" sweetly, and then said, "We are very happy, and we are very happy every year!"
The happiness on the child’s face cannot be hidden.
"What would happen to you if your mother got married?"
Dong Youyou didn't understand Gu Shuixiu's meaning very well, but Dong Qingqing knew that when she thought of her father who had abused them, Dong Qingqing's face immediately turned pale, and there was no smile in her eyes, but there was a hint of fear, "Uncle, can you not let your mother get married? Qingqing can do work and can't eat idle food."
There was panic and nervousness in the child's voice. Gu Shuixiu felt distressed all of a sudden, picked up the two children, and comforted her gently: "Silly child, it is not a problem for my aunt to raise you for the rest of her life. You don't have to worry, but your mother is still young. If your mother doesn't get married again, what will your mother do when you grow up and get married? Wouldn't you be alone?
Besides, your mother is marrying you Uncle Zuo. Uncle Zuo loves you so much and will not treat you badly. In this way, Qingqing and Youyou will have a father to love you. Isn’t it good? Moreover, our two families are so close, and there are uncles of Qin and others. If you Uncle Zuo bully you, you will shout 'Help', and your Uncle Qin and others will definitely help you as soon as possible."
Gu Shuixiu didn't know that Dong Chenghu and Zuo Qingsong and Dong Yunmei were both standing behind her. Zuo Qingsong's face turned dark when he heard Gu Shuixiu's words. What does it mean that if he bullies two children, he would ask the child to shout for help? How could he, a big man, bully two children?
Besides, he also loves these two children very much. How could Gu Shuixiu throw dirty water on him like this?
Dong Chenghu secretly glanced at Zuo Qingsong's increasingly dark face, and quickly stepped forward to stop Gu Shuixiu and continued to talk.
Now Dong Qingqing also saw Dong Yunmei and Zuo Qingsong. The little girl jumped out of Gu Shuixiu's arms and ran to Dong Yunmei and buried her head in her clothes.
Dong Yunmei was a little helpless and didn't know how to explain it to her child.
Zuo Qingsong directly picked up Dong Qingqing and said in a gentle voice: "Qingqing, after your uncle gets married, you will love you as much as your biological daughter. If you think you are not doing well in any way, you can ask it to your uncle. Is it okay to correct it?"
Upon hearing this, Dong Qingqing slowly raised her head, glanced at the sincere Zuo Qingsong and Dong Yunmei with a look of hope, and said in a muffled voice: "Does uncle really want to get married to my mother? Isn't really bullying us? Can Qingqing still play with her younger brothers in the future?"
The adults laughed when they heard Dong Qingqing's words. Zuo Qingsong's eyes were full of doting, and he chuckled: "Uncle has never gotten married just to wait for your mother. I promise to be nice to you. If Qingqing wants to play with her brothers in the future, she will take you on a boat every day, okay?"
"Yeah!" Dong Qingqing nodded heavily. After everyone's repeated guarantees, the little girl finally let go and accepted Zuo Qingsong, the cheap new father.
Gu Shuixiu knew that this little girl must have some worries, but it doesn't matter. Take it slowly and let time prove everything. She also hopes that Dong Yunmei can have a happy home and give birth to another child who belongs to her and Zuo Qingsong. With Zuo Qingsong's temperament, she will never treat Dong Qingqing and Dong Youyou unfairly, so that Dong Yunmei's life will be considered complete.
The couple's wedding date is scheduled in June, which is midsummer. At that time, the mountains were full of green scenery and full of vitality. It was just right for marriage in such a season.
Originally, Dong Yunmei meant that the wedding was simple, but neither Gu Shuixiu nor Dong Chenghu agreed. In the past, she had no choice but to buy a wedding for Dong Yunmei and let her become a child bride. Now that she has the conditions, she can't lose money to Dong Yunmei anymore.
When Gu Shuixiu took out a bright red silk cloth from the bottom of the box, Dong Chenghu realized that Gu Shuixiu had known about Dong Yunmei and Zuo Qingsong for a long time. No wonder he bought such a big red cloth when he was in Linhai County. At that time, he was still confused because Gu Shuixiu bought this cloth.
There are no patterns on the red silk cloth, only some subtle dark patterns, which can’t be seen without looking carefully. It would be too ugly to make wedding clothes without embroidering some flowers. Fortunately, Cui Xi is here at home. Cui Xi is a big slave from a wealthy family. She has been learning needlework since childhood. She can make a vivid peony by pinching a needle in her hand for a moment.
It was the first time Gu Shuixiu and Dong Yunmei saw Cuixiu's ability. They were stunned by the eyes. Gu Shuixiu's soul from the 21st century felt even more incredible. She was shocked at the moment and immediately called Dong Qingqing and Dong Youyou over and asked them to worship Cuixi as their teacher.
Cuixi was both surprised and happy, and stood up and refused, "Madam, you are a messenger. Isn't it just to teach you an embroidery? As long as the lady tells me, I will give all my skills to the two ladies. Don't say anything about becoming a disciple."
Although this is the reason, Gu Shuixiu felt that this was unfair to Cuixi, so she asked the two young men to give Cuixi a half-given gift, which was half a teacher, and letting the two children contribute to Cuixi's retirement, which was the complete relationship between teachers and students.
Cuixi didn't expect Gu Shuixiu to think so much about her, and she was so moved that she couldn't cry. This time she was following her master. As long as she did her job well, she didn't have to worry that no one would collect the body and no one would worship her after she died!
Dong Yunmei also said something grateful to Cuixi, and in front of Cuixi, she also told her two children to study hard, respect teachers and respect the truth, etc.
In this way, even if the two children really live with Dong Yunmei in the future, they will have to come over to learn from Cuixi every day, probably only when they go to the Zuo family at night. This arrangement made Dong Qingqing excited. This way, she would not have to be separated from her mother and play with her friends. It would be impossible to be better.
Chapter completed!