Seventy Buddha Cannon Fodder

"Third Uncle, there are guests at your house, so I'll come back later." Gu Mingdong quickly turned to leave after speaking.

Unexpectedly, Gu Sanshu had expected it a long time ago, and quickly stood up to stop him: "Ah Dong, wait a minute."

"Uncle, there are still stews at home, I forgot to turn off the fire, I have to go back and have a look."

How could Gu Mingdong not know what the situation was, so he thought of a way to leave quickly.

But Gu Jianguo held him tightly: "Xiaoxi and Xiaobei are not all at home, so you need to go home and watch the fire."

"They went out for a stroll."

Gu Bao's family made trouble over there: "Isn't Xiaoxi at home? She still greeted me when I passed by just now."

Gu Mingdong's scalp was numb, so he had to tell the truth to Gu Sanshu: "Third Uncle, I really don't have that kind of thought. It would be embarrassing to go in. It's better not to see."

Uncle Gu didn't let him go: "How do you know it's not suitable if no one sees you?"

"It's not a question of whether it's suitable or not, it's that I don't want to at all, I have no plan." Gu Mingdong said helplessly.

Uncle Gu frowned, and persuaded him earnestly: "Ah Dong, you are young now, but everyone will grow old. When you grow old in the future, whether it is siblings or sons, can they still be with you forever? In the end You have to be your wife by your side."

Unlike Third Aunt Gu, he is wholeheartedly thinking about his eldest nephew: "Look at Third Uncle, he also gave birth to two sons, but now his wings are stiff and he wants to build a new house and move out. A daughter-in-law, the house is so quiet at night, I feel pitiful when I think about it."

These words made the Gu family brothers a little ashamed, and they all lowered their heads.

But no matter what Gu Sanshu said, Gu Mingdong still insisted: "Third Uncle, I just like to be clean, and it's better if there is no one else in the family."

"Why don't you listen, kid?" Uncle Gu sighed straight away, feeling in his heart that Gu Mingdong is young now, and he doesn't know how difficult it is to fight at a young age.

But he can't just watch his nephew go astray, and if he doesn't take advantage of it to find a better partner now, it will be even more difficult for Gu Mingdong to find a good girl when he gets older.

As the only elder who remained in the production team, Uncle Gu felt that he had the responsibility to keep an eye on some of these children, otherwise he would not have the face to meet his elder brother and sister-in-law when he came to the bottom.

The marriage had to be done as early as possible, and it couldn't be delayed. Seeing that Sun Qiang and Gu Mingnan had found a partner, Gu Sanshu felt that the matter of the eldest nephew couldn't be delayed forever.

If he really had to follow his mind and wait for ten or eight years, it would be too late to regret it.

Seeing that it was unreasonable, Third Uncle Gu grabbed him firmly: "Ah Dong, then you should give Third Uncle a face, all the girls are coming to your house, if you don't show your face, Third Uncle will have no face to see you in the future." people."

"Anyway, go and sit for a while and talk. If you really don't like it, then let your third aunt refuse it. Do you think it's okay?"

Having said all this, Gu Mingdong couldn't really let the third uncle who had been taking good care of them down from the stage, so he had to bite the bullet and walk back.

From the bottom of his heart, he thought about showing his face, going through a process, and expressing his rejection immediately later.

Third Aunt Gu was relieved to see her man pull her eldest nephew back.

The two daughters-in-law of the Gu family immediately stood up and moved out of the way so that Gu Mingdong could sit directly opposite the girl.

She laughed loudly: "Ah Dong is too polite, you don't need to be so particular about relatives."

Not only Aunt Gu breathed a sigh of relief, but the girl sitting over there also breathed a sigh of relief, but this time the smile was obviously more nervous, and even the smile she wanted to show seemed a little stiff.

"Adong, this is Ma Xiaoxia, my natal sister-in-law's niece. She just turned 20 this year. Xiaoxia, this is your cousin Adong. He is two years older than you. Speaking of which, you two met when you were young."

Third Aunt Gu introduced enthusiastically.

Gu Mingdong really couldn't remember when he met her, and there was no trace of Ma Xiaoxia in the memory of the original owner, so he could only embarrass himself and said, "Third Aunt, it's been too long, I don't remember."

Ma Xiaoxia lowered her head when she heard this, and Gu Mingdong almost lowered her head under the table seeing her posture.

Third Aunt Gu reached out to hold Ma Xiaoxia's hand, and said with a smile, "You just ran back at that time, how can you remember?"

"Hey, you were only five years old at that time, and it has been so many years in a blink of an eye. Back then, your parents were still there, and Xiaoxia's biological mother was still there. Back then, the big guys were joking that when you two grow up, you will get married. Home."

"I didn't expect that after so many years, the two of you came to visit and bumped into each other. It's not fate."

In terms of seniority, Ma Xiaoxia was considered the daughter of Aunt Gu's sister-in-law's younger brother. Hearing the words in her ear, she mustered up the courage to glance at the person opposite.

Gu Mingdong is tall, even if he is sitting, he is a head taller than her. Although his appearance is not the Chinese character face that everyone likes now, it is not ugly. He is more handsome than many young men. From his complexion and the clothes on his body, he knew that the family was doing well.

With just one glance, Ma Xiaoxia was satisfied from the bottom of her heart.

Originally, my aunt said that she would introduce someone to her, but she was talking about a widower whose wife died. Not to mention the three younger siblings in the family, he already had two sons and an adopted daughter.

Although Ma Xiaoxia didn't directly refuse, she was not happy in her heart. After all, she had never been married before, so why should she marry a widower with three children?

But looking at it now, Ma Xiaoxia understands her aunt's painstaking efforts. The old Gu's family sounds like a lot of burdens, but their family background is indeed good. Not only did they build a big house with blue bricks, but they also wore cotton clothes without a single patch.

In addition, Gu Mingdong looked really young, and he couldn't tell that he was the father of two children at all. Even if he was wearing a cotton padded jacket, he could still see the tendons on his body. He looked strong and able to work.

With such conditions, even with two children, it is not difficult to find another one, not to mention that he has two younger brothers and sisters who are workers.

If it weren't for the high conditions for seeing each other, it would be difficult to be a stepmother, maybe it would not be my turn.

With such thoughts in mind, Ma Xiaoxia plucked up her courage and smiled at the person opposite.

Gu Mingdong couldn't hide Ma Xiaoxia's sneaky scrutiny at all, he sighed in his heart, feeling very helpless for his third uncle and aunt's behavior of messing up the mandarin couples.

Even though he knew that their original intention was for his own good and in line with the common values ​​of this era, Gu Mingdong still did not intend to follow.

Gu Mingdong glanced at her, and knew that this girl would never have a good time in her natal family.

If she is two years younger than him, that means she is already in her twenties, and at this age in the countryside, she is usually already a mother of children.

There are also some families who love their daughter very much and want to keep her for two more years, but this is obviously not the case for Ma Xiaoxia.

She looked thin and her skin was yellow. Her originally delicate eyebrows and eyes were damaged by three points. Her hair was tied into a braid and hung down. The shoes are very old and seem to be one size too small, and there are several patches sewn on them, but the original color cannot be seen.

Ever since he entered the door, the girl hadn't looked at him directly, she didn't know if she was shy or shy, but she wasn't such a generous character.

Gu Mingdong could see her embarrassment, but it had nothing to do with his refusal. Even if the one who came today was a fairy, Gu Mingdong had no intention of remarrying at all.

Whether the opposite is a fairy or a poor boy, it has nothing to do with him.

"It's all a joke. Now that I'm the father of three children, it's hard to talk about my third aunt." Gu Mingdong said with a smile, but he clearly refused.

Ma Xiaoxia's face paled slightly, she subconsciously tightened her clothes and lowered her head.

She had a bad premonition in her heart. She had a crush on Gu Mingdong, but the other party didn't seem to have a crush on her. Why, at least she was never married, not a widow, and never had a child.

Third Aunt Gu didn't expect Gu Mingdong to be so direct, and the smile on her face froze.

But the daughter-in-law of the Bao family reacted quickly, and said with a smile: "Mom, Ah Dong is right, don't mention things that happened 800 years ago, let's talk about the present."

"Xiaoxia, you don't know yet, Adong's family has twin sons who are very handsome. The most rare thing is that they are obedient and sensible. They never need adults to worry about them."

The daughter-in-law of the Wei family also reacted, and said, "There is no such sensible child as A Xing and A Chen. If those two brats in my family can learn a little bit, I can even laugh in my dreams."

Third Aunt Gu also mentioned the children together, thinking of ways to praise the Gu family's younger siblings and three children, she almost praised them as a flower.

Under their relief, Ma Xiaoxia breathed a sigh of relief, and her face softened a lot.

She tentatively said a word: "I also like children very much, and I feel happy when I look at children."

Gu Mingdong listened for a while, afraid that this would go on forever, so he stood up and interrupted them: "Being obedient is obedient, but being clingy is too clingy. These children have no mother since they were young, so they are very clingy to me as a father. If you don't see me, you will make a fuss."

"Others only think they are cute, but only my own family members know that those two are the great devil kings of the world, and they are very difficult to serve."

"Third uncle and third aunt, then I'll go back first, otherwise the children won't be able to find me later, and the roof will have to be blown off."

Third Aunt Gu was taken aback when she heard this: "Hey, are you leaving now?"

She also felt strange in her heart. Although Ma Xiaoxia was a little thinner and darker, she was really good-looking. Furthermore, Ma Xiaoxia had never been married, and she was still a big girl. This was her biggest advantage.

She subconsciously looked at Gu Sanshu, but the latter spread his hands helplessly.

Third Aunt Gu stared at the man hating iron and steel, and simply went out on her own: "Ah Dong, that aunt will see you off."

After speaking, he went out together.

Gu Mingdong guessed what she wanted to say, and before she opened her mouth, she said: "Third Aunt, I really don't plan to look for it anymore, so don't bother you in the future."

Third Aunt Gu was dumbfounded: "Where is this inappropriate? Xiaoxia has never been married, and she is still a big girl."

Although she was selfish, Third Aunt Gu had carefully selected her. Gu Mingdong's conditions seemed to be good, but after all, he was married for the second time, and he left him with two sons, which was a lot of burden.

Although Ma Xiaoxia has shortcomings, she looks good anyway, and she has never been married, so the conditions are really good.

Third Aunt Gu searched for it for a long time, and felt that the two were well matched, and seeing Ma Xiaoxia's gentle personality, obedient and sensible, she introduced her here.

Gu Mingdong knew that no matter how many explanations he gave, Third Aunt Gu couldn't understand, so he could only say: "I like city girls like Lijuan, who have to be educated, knowledgable, gentle and considerate, and don't dislike our family. .”

"Also, she has to be good-looking, at least similar to my Xiaoxi Xiaobei, otherwise the children born too ugly will be ugly too, which will affect the next generation."

"In addition to these two, the most important thing is that I look pleasing to the eye, otherwise I won't be able to sleep at night."

As soon as she said this, Third Aunt Gu showed an indescribable expression.

Gu Mingdong said simply and rudely: "Third Aunt, if there is a good girl with such qualifications, you can introduce them to me, if not, forget it, I would rather be alone."

Aunt Gu almost laughed angrily: "You think you are still a young man, how can such a girl like you?"

For a girl with such good qualifications, she would have introduced her to her son a long time ago, why would she wait until now to introduce her to her eldest nephew.

Among other things, Aunt Gu still can't figure out why Li Lijuan fell in love with Gu Mingdong, she did not hesitate to sever ties with her natal family, and married from such a good place in Daishan City.

Not to mention Li Lijuan, look at the nearby villages, there are several daughters-in-law who married from the town to the countryside, Bai Xiaohua is one of them, but it turns out that she has a brain problem, otherwise she would not be able to marry.

What Gu Mingdong wants is this effect: "I won't get married if I don't like it."

After finishing speaking, regardless of Aunt Gu's ugly face, she turned around and left.

Third Aunt Gu was so angry that if this was her own son, Third Aunt Gu would have to chase after him and give him a hard hammer to let him know that the world is hard.

It happened that this was the eldest nephew, or the eldest nephew who was not particularly close to her, so Third Aunt Gu had no choice but to go back holding her breath.

When I got home, Ma Xiaoxia was still waiting there, and she looked over when she came back.

Third Aunt Gu sighed in her heart, feeling that she had messed up the matter, if she had known that her eldest nephew was so high-minded, she would not have taken on such a bad thing in the first place.

Looking at Ma Xiaoxia now, Third Aunt Gu felt a little guilty, she dragged the girl into the house, and then said: "That child, A Dong, is too stubborn, and he has been thinking about the previous one in his heart, saying that he doesn't plan to remarry in this life. "

After all, it's hard for her to say what Gu Mingdong said, otherwise if it gets out, the production team will have to say that Gu Mingdong's eyes are higher than the top.

Ma Xiaoxia knew that she didn't mean what she said, she turned pale and lowered her head.

Third Aunt Gu felt ashamed, and comforted her: "It's hard to be a stepmother, so Auntie will find you a suitable family."

Ma Xiaoxia bit her lower lip, and said in a low voice: "Auntie, I don't mind if he has the former one in his heart. As long as he treats me well and can feed me and keep me warm, I'm willing to take care of the former one for him. children."

What a girl!

Third Aunt Gu secretly scolded her eldest nephew, she really wanted to find a fairy according to his standards, and he was blind to marry him, so how could a girl from the city with eyes above her head treat the child left behind like Ma Xiaoxia?

Compared with those young ladies, Ma Xiaoxia is practical and capable. She can grasp everything inside and outside the house. It is even more rare that she doesn't mind the children in front of her at all and is willing to treat them well. There is really nowhere to look for them with a lantern.

Third Aunt Gu even felt in her heart that after missing Ma Xiaoxia, it would be difficult to find such a suitable one.

But even if it was impractical to scold Gu Mingdong from the bottom of his heart, he was already bitten to death to do this, what Aunt Gu could do.

She held Ma Xiaoxia's hand and comforted her: "You two obviously don't have the fate of husband and wife in this life. Fate cannot be forced. Don't worry, Auntie will help you choose carefully next time. Choose the one that is best for you. We won't give it to you." People are acting as stepmothers."

"Tell aunt what to do first, and aunt will help you pay attention."

Unexpectedly, Ma Xiaoxia lowered her head and just shed tears, sobbing and not speaking.

Third Aunt Gu sensed that something was wrong, so she secretly thought that with just one glance, it was impossible for Ma Xiaoxia to fall in love with Gu Mingdong, and she must not marry if she is a king, there must be other reasons for crying like this.

She asked patiently: "Xiaoxia, if you have something to say, please talk to your aunt, don't just cry."

Ma Xiaoxia wiped away her tears, then raised her head and said, "Auntie, you can ask Brother Adong again, as long as he can marry me, I will listen to whatever he says when he enters the door, and leave all the delicious food and drink to the front." Your son is fine."

Third Aunt Gu was also a smart person, she secretly thought something was wrong, so she urged her to ask what was going on?

After a long time, Ma Xiaoxia cried and said: "My father and stepmother wanted to sell me for a bride price. The man they found was in his early forties, and he liked to beat his wife. The wife in front was beaten away by him."

Compared to an old man in his early forties who beat his wife, Gu Mingdong was naturally much stronger. Thinking of Gu Mingdong's handsome appearance, Ma Xiaoxia felt that being a stepmother was not unacceptable.

Upon hearing this, Third Aunt Gu's heart skipped a beat, she secretly scolded her natal sister-in-law for not being a human being, for not telling her about such an important matter in advance!

Ma Xiaoxia's mother died early, and after her father remarried, her stepmother gave her three younger brothers in one go, straightened her back, and used the daughter left behind as a servant.

Aunt Gu's sister-in-law couldn't stand it anymore, so she asked her niece to live in her own house from time to time to prevent her from being bullied by her stepmother.

Third Aunt Gu knew about these things. After all, everything was good. The girl loved by the family would become a stepmother whoever was willing to marry.

But being unfavored at home, and wanting to use it for a bride price with your parents are two different things. Who knows if it was agreed at that time, whether the Ma family would directly come to the lion to open their mouths.

At this moment, Third Aunt Gu couldn't help feeling regretful in her heart. She really shouldn't have taken this matter and caused trouble for herself.

However, Ma Xiaoxia was still crying blindly, begging: "Auntie, you can help me ask again, I promise to work hard after entering the house, and make everyone in their family satisfied."

She was really panicked in her heart, she was a little wronged before she came here, but now she is anxious again when she sees that others look down on her.

The parents at the head of the family let go, if there is no suitable one, she will have to marry that man, and it was the aunt who helped to speak to get this chance.

Third Aunt Gu heard him cry, and her heart softened because of the crying: "According to what you said, it's like a gift, and you bought him out."

Ma Xiaoxia paused, gritted her teeth and said, "Anyway, they want to sell me for a bride price, so I'm from someone else's family when I go out, so I'm completely cut off from them."

"Auntie, please help me to ask again, maybe he will be willing after hearing it?"

Ma Xiaoxia felt that with Gu Mingdong's condition of being a widower with two sons, it would be difficult to find an unmarried girl with a yellow flower. Besides, she would be cut off from her mother's family after she got married, and she would stay here to help him take care of the children , isn't that good enough?

Third Aunt Gu sighed, hesitated and said, "Then I'll ask again."

Having said that, Third Aunt Gu felt in her heart that the possibility of success was not very high, and she also knew a thing or two about Gu Mingdong's temperament.

Hearing that Ma Xiaoxia was pitiful, he thought about trying harder, after all, it was indeed appropriate.

Unexpectedly, when she left the house, she was stopped by Uncle Gu before she went to the old Gu's house: "What's the matter with you, you don't look right."

Third Aunt Gu suppressed her voice, told Ma Xiaoxia's story again, and said: "According to A Dong's request, then he will never want to find a wife in his life, and he might as well make peace with Xiaoxia."

Uncle Gu frowned, "Since Ah Dong said that, he probably won't change his mind."

After hearing Gu Mingdong's conditions, he was also very speechless in his heart. He felt that the eldest nephew might not be able to find a wife in his life, but in comparison, Ma Xiaoxia obviously had no chance at all.

"Xiaoxia cried pitifully inside, so I thought about asking again, maybe Adong would change his mind after hearing it."

After saying this, Third Aunt Gu came to the door again.

Seeing her coming, Gu Mingdong's face turned cold, and he really felt a little annoyed. This third aunt is simply not good at anything.

Third Aunt Gu didn't even look at his expression, she dragged him to the yard and said it again.

"Adong, Xiaoxia has no mother since she was a child, and her heart is bitter. She swears that she will treat the twins well after she gets married. Why don't you think about it?"

Gu Mingdong was speechless, and asked bluntly: "Third Aunt, it's a new era now, individual marriage is free, even the real parents have no right to sell their daughter for a bride price."

"See if this works. If you really feel sorry for her, I'll give you an idea. Send her directly to the Women's Federation."

"When the time comes, you ask Ma Xiaoxia to directly sue her parents and stepmother for buying and selling people, engaging in feudalism and forcing her daughter to marry in exchange for a bride price. The Women's Federation will definitely take care of this kind of thing."

Third Aunt Gu had never thought about such a thing, and she was taken aback when she heard it: "This... If a girl's family sues her own father, wouldn't her reputation be ruined?"

"Is fame important or the rest of your life?" Gu Mingdong asked.

"If she thinks that a good reputation is more important than being married by her parents in exchange for a bride price, then I can't help it."

Third Aunt Gu frowned. She used to think that Gu Mingdong was indecisive, and later she felt that the child had grown up and had a good personality, but today's words made her realize that her eldest nephew is definitely not easy to mess with, and even a little Cold-hearted.

"Can the Women's Federation take care of this?"

Gu Mingdong said lightly: "Why not? Last year, Secretary Wang said that every production team must be equipped with the director of the Women's Federation, Third Aunt. Why don't you rely on this to make the first shot? When everyone elects the director of the Women's Federation, I will think of you first."

"This..." Third Aunt Gu's heart really moved when she heard it.

Gu Mingdong continued: "Third Aunt, think about it for yourself, anyway, I have finished my words, this is impossible."

Third Aunt Gu sighed and had no choice but to turn her head back.

The twins were playing outside with Gu Yun, Gu Mingnan went to his future mother-in-law's house to show his hospitality, but all the Gu family sisters were there.

After they left, Gu Sanmei poked her head out: "Brother, it's finally your turn to be urged to marry."

Gu Mingdong said lightly: "There won't be any in the future."

"That's not sure, maybe someone will fall in love with you." Gu Sanmei said with a smile.

Gu Mingdong scolded a crow's mouth, who knew that Gu Sanmei's words were correct, Aunt Gu could think about it, but Ma Xiaoxia couldn't think about it.