1952: Walking through Nantongluo Alley

Jia Zhang frowned and then came to the yard with Sun the matchmaker.

"Brother, sister-in-law, this is the Jia Dongxu I told you about."

As soon as the group stepped into the courtyard gate, Matchmaker Sun introduced Jia Dongxu to Tingting's parents.

Jia Dongxu came forward and greeted people with candy and peanuts.

"Hello, uncle and aunt, I'm Jia Dongxu."

Tingting's parents glanced at Jia Dongxu and felt dissatisfied.

It’s hard to describe his appearance. The only good thing about him is that he is a city dweller and has a job.

"Oh, you must be Jia Dongxu. Come in and sit down." Although Tingting's mother was not very satisfied with Jia Dongxu's appearance, she still warmly invited him into the house.

"Old man, what are you still doing standing there? Why don't you invite people in and sit down?"

As soon as Tingting's mother finished speaking, she came to Jia Zhang.

Matchmaker Sun was making introductions on the side.

"This is Jia Dongxu's mother."

Sun Tingting's mother nodded, gave Matchmaker Sun a look, and then said with a smile.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier? I thought this was Jia Dongxu's sister."

"People in the city are just different from us in the countryside. People of similar age look like young girls in their 30s, while I'm already an old woman."

Jia Zhang was very happy to hear the praise. She raised her head proudly, and then spoke modestly to Tingting's mother.

"No, no, you're already in your 40s, how come you're still acting like a young girl?"

As they were talking, several people came to the living room.

Matchmaker Sun Jia Zhang was sitting on chairs chatting with Tingting's parents.

Jia Dongxu stood aside, glancing towards the bedroom from time to time.

In the bedroom, bursts of Tingting's sobbing could be heard at this time.

"Dongxu, if you're worried about Tingting, go inside and take a look."

Matchmaker Sun saw Jia Dongxu peeking into the house from time to time, and she covered her mouth and laughed.

Suddenly, Jia Dongxu's old face turned red.

"That's not good……"

"What's wrong with that? Auntie will take you in." Tingting's mother stood up, took Jia Dongxu's hand and opened the bedroom door directly.

Jia Dongxu looked towards the bedroom with a red face, but before he could take a closer look, he was pushed in by Tingting's mother and the door was closed.

Tingting, who was lying on the bed, glanced at Jia Dongxu out of the corner of her eyes. She first chuckled, then turned her back to Jia Dongxu and began to sob.

"Woooo..."

In order to make the acting more realistic, Tingting squeezed her eyes twice.

Jia Dongxu looked at Tingting lying on the bed. Although she was a little fat, he couldn't tell where her waist was when she lay on the bed.

But Tingting's sobbing still made Jia Dongxu feel distressed and pity.

This was the first time he saw a girl cry, and for a moment he didn't know how to comfort her.

After a while, Tingting saw that Jia Dongxu had not yet spoken to comfort her, and she suddenly became a little angry.

This Jia Dongxu is really something, why is he so dumb? He can't even coax a girl?

She said with a frown and a pinched throat.

"Idiot, why don't you know how to comfort others?"

Suddenly, Jia Dongxu's old face became even redder, and his mouth even became a little dry.

"I……"

"Forget it, I won't tease you anymore."

Tingting climbed up from the bed. The bed legs could not bear her weight and made a creaking sound.

Sitting on the bed, Tingting looked at Jia Dongxu shyly.

"I heard that you came here today to propose marriage?"

Jia Dongxu nodded woodenly.

Although Tingting looks a little fat, after meeting her a few times, Jia Dongxu found that Tingting is the type that is pleasing to the eye. The more he looks at her, the less ugly she seems. She is just a little fat.

"So how much do you plan to give as a betrothal gift?" Tingting continued to ask.

Jia Dongxu stretched out a hand and stammered.

"Five, five, five dollars..."

Phew... Tingting covered her mouth and laughed out loud.

Jia Dongxu's appearance further strengthened her determination to control him after marriage.

Even with this cowardly look, can't he be controlled in minutes?

"Does your family buy anything else besides sewing machines? Like a bicycle radio or something?"

"I'll buy these later. My salary isn't enough to buy them now."

"Oh, that's what you said. You must buy it when you get your salary. Don't lie to me."

Jia Dongxu nodded.

Just like that, the two of them chatted for a while, one sitting on the bed and the other standing.

It was not until Sun the matchmaker knocked on the door and called Jia Dongxu out that Jia Dongxu walked out of Tingting's bedroom with a sense of relief.

As soon as I arrived in the living room, the engagement was already coming to an end.

Jia Zhang said.

"Let's set the wedding for the day after tomorrow. I'll have Dongxu take Tingting to get the marriage certificate tomorrow."

Tingting's parents nodded. No matter what, they still hoped that their daughter could get married as soon as possible.

"Mother-in-law, it's settled then. The wedding will be held the day after tomorrow!" said Tingting's mother.

After a few more polite words, Jia Dongxu and Jia Zhang left Tingting's house.

As soon as they left, Tingting pushed open the door of her bedroom and yelled at her parents.

"Where's Jia Dongxu's five-dollar betrothal gift?"

Tingting's mother took out five dollars from her pocket tremblingly.

"I, I just put it away."

Tingting snatched it away and put it in her pocket.

"This is my betrothal gift money. No one else can get a penny except me!"

Matchmaker Sun stood by and saw this scene with a wry smile on her face.

Jia Zhang and Jia Dongxu left Sunjiazhuang and walked towards the city.

They had only eaten two steamed buns in the morning and were already starving.

Jia Zhang complained on the side.

"What a shame this family is! It's already noon and they didn't even bother to invite us to have a meal before leaving."

"Dongxu, you have to listen to mom carefully. After we get married, you must make sure that Tingting is well-behaved and serve us well."

Seeing Jia Dongxu still in a daze and grinning foolishly, Jia Zhang was so angry that she pushed him.

"Dongxu, why are you grinning like an idiot?"

"Ah?" Jia Dongxu came back to his senses.

He had just been imagining the wedding night scene with Tingting in his mind, so he didn't hear what Jia Zhang said at all.

"Did you hear everything I just said?"

Jia Dongxu nodded repeatedly.

"I heard it. I heard it all."

When the two finally returned to the courtyard, they were so tired that they almost fell down. As soon as they opened the door, they couldn't wait to run to the kitchen to get two steamed buns and stuff them into their mouths.

the other side.

Chen Xiao just arrived at the gate of the steel rolling mill on his bicycle.

"Brother Chen Xiao, Brother Chen Xiao, wait for me."

Sha Zhu's voice came from behind.

Chen Xiao stopped the car and looked back, and saw Sha Zhu running towards him.

What is this stupid column doing?

Running up to Chen Xiao, Sha Zhu couldn't wait to speak.

"Brother Chen Xiao, can I trouble you for something? I'd like to lend you 2 yuan. I'll definitely pay you back as soon as I get my salary next month."