Chapter 118: A Great Joyful Event for the Family
Sister, do you like this satin? Wrapping a piece of pink satin around her body, Xi Mei asked with a smile.
Sister Xi put her arm on the high counter, pinched her chin and said with a thoughtful expression: "Well, it's okay, but compared to Big Sister, it doesn't show off Big Sister's elegance."
The shopkeeper standing by secretly wiped a cold sweat, thinking to himself: "This is not even worthy of your sister, heaven knows he's already brought out the treasure of the store, yet it still doesn't meet her expectations."
How come this group of people is so difficult to serve? No matter how many times they change, the few little ancestors in front of them are still not satisfied. He had no choice but to ask his partners to bring out another batch, which delayed him for several hours. But what could be done about it? Who made the future mistress condescend to come to his shop?
That's right, it was the hostess. As for why, that has to go back to over a dozen days ago when someone sent a matchmaker to the Chen family to propose a marriage.
That day, someone came to propose a marriage, leaving the whole family at a loss. Xi Mei was even more panicked, but she quickly came up with an idea and sent someone to inform Wang Zihan. Upon hearing this, Wang Zihan thought, "This is unbearable!"
How can I let you take it away after I've kept it for so many years?
Especially after learning that the Zhao family had intentions to marry off their daughter, they hastily invited their own mother and aunt Zheng, and a group of people rushed to the Chen's house to propose marriage.
It can be imagined that when such a big group of people rushed to this place with great momentum, what was the reaction of Chen's family.
As soon as she heard Mrs. Wang's meaning, Zhao was so shocked that her eyeballs almost fell out, and Zheng also looked quite frightened.
She just thought it was something important, but she didn't expect it would be a marriage proposal.
However, thinking back to what happened in the past, it's not that strange after all. No wonder he's been taking care of the Chen family and always likes to run to the Chen family.
I didn't know there was such a reason behind it.
However, she knew who he was, and after receiving a conciliatory glance from her nephew, she understood his intentions and began to persuade Zhao Shi along with Wang Furen.
That matchmaker was also familiar with these wealthy families. How could she not recognize the two of them? She had already been glared at by Zheng's wife and didn't dare to make a sound afterwards.
The Zhao family was the same. Where had they ever seen such an attitude? When other families proposed a marriage, they would send a matchmaker to the door, but the Wang family took a different approach and sent their own mistress from the mansion.
Who would have thought that someone's wife would have such a big face to let her future mother-in-law come to their home to propose?
Zhao looked at the chaotic scene in front of her and had already lost her mind. She could only think of sending away two groups of people first, and then discussing with her husband about what to do next.
Zheng's family has high hopes for him, so he can't leave first. He'll just wait a bit and fan the wind in his wife's ears.
Chen Tianfa was also shocked after hearing the reason, not that he secretly looked down on his own daughter, but really couldn't think of any reason why the young master of the Wang family would come to their house with such a generous offer.
Zheng pulled Xi Mei forward, smiling and saying: "If you ask me, who doesn't envy the Wang family? But you're being so cautious, if it were me, I might have agreed on the spot."
Zhao sighed bitterly: What kind of family is the Wangs, and what kind of family are we? How can they just muddle through and marry off their daughter like that.
Sister Xi shook her head. In a low voice, she said, "Mother, you're wrong this time. This isn't just nonsense; it's someone's carefully thought-out idea."
It's been over five years now.
What's the big deal about having a bigger entrance? The Chen family is also good, it's just that they are slightly better off than us.
But this can't be said in front of his mother, after all, he has to save some face for his future brother-in-law.
As for Chen Tianfa, he actually quite likes Wang Zihang that young man, not to mention his appearance, but also a down-to-earth person, is a rare good candidate.
Hmph, I reckon this guy is only sincere with your family, but no one else would think he's sincere, right?
"Hey, let's not argue about it anymore. Why don't we just call Big Sister over and ask her?" suggested Xi Mei.
Mr. Zhao thought for a moment, patted his thigh and said, "It's okay, anyway, if your daughter doesn't like it, then this marriage is not worth it."
Then she bent down and handed over to her sister Xi Mei: "Xi Mei, you..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xi Mei cheekily said: Got it, mom, I'll go find big sister right away.
After finishing speaking, she didn't care what her mother wanted to say and bounced out.
This silly girl almost sold out her own sister and still looks so happy.
Sneaking into the elder sister's room, I see her holding an embroidery needle in her hand, staring blankly at the embroidery in front of her.
He patted her shoulder and said "hi", as he wished to see his sister get startled.
Xī Jì turned around to take a look, and it was Xǐ Mèi that little scamp playing a trick on her. Pretending to be angry, she tapped her head lightly and scolded: "You, trying to scare me to death?"
Xī jiě zéi zéi de yī xiào, zuò shàng chuáng yán, dào: Jiù suàn shì wǒ xī dé, gū jì wèi lái de jiě fu yě bù xī dé ba?
Xī jú indeed as she had expected, in an instant her face was flushed with embarrassment, putting the embroidery in the basket by her hand, scratching itchy, what nonsense are you talking about.
His sister was knocked to the ground, laughing uncontrollably and begging for mercy. "Good sister, I was wrong! I was wrong! Two countries at war do not kill envoys, I came to report a message."
Raising her hands in a gesture of surrender, she said "Haha, I was wrong, big sister, I was wrong." Seeing her laugh until she was out of breath, Xī Jú (the speaker) finally lowered her hands and signaled for her to speak.
Coughing, Xi Mei said: Mother let you go and see which one you like?
Look, look, this blush on her face is getting deeper.
Xī Jú got up and smoothed out the wrinkles on her clothes, tapped her forehead and said: "You little scamp, you're so naughty."
Watching her older sister hesitate for a long time, Xi Mei couldn't help but ask: "Sister, do you really like Wang Da Ge?"
Chrysanthemum gazed at her wrist, as if she still felt the scorching sensation on it, and fell into deep thought.
Older sister, older sister? Xi Mei looked at the person in front of her and couldn't help but call out.
Sister Xi thought to herself, looking at her older sister's behavior, could it be that she doesn't want to see him? Wouldn't that just be helping the wrong person instead?
Following behind her, jumping up and down like a monkey, he asked: "Sister, quickly say it, what do you really think?"
After grinding and grinding, they arrived at the house where Zhao's family was. Xi Mei saw the destination and closed her mouth on her own initiative, following her sister who had been grinding in place for half a day into the house.
As soon as she came in, Zheng's wife was overjoyed and went forward to pull her hand, asking straightforwardly: Xiju, come and tell your aunt. Do you like my nephew or not?
Sister Xi covered her face, "Oh no, Mother-in-law, you're really too straightforward!"
As expected, Chiku's face, which had just faded from its previous blush, instantly turned bright red again.
She looked at her mother with a pleading expression. Zhao Shi looked at her expression and already understood her mind, but still asked: Ji Kui, tell me honestly, are you willing to marry into the Wang family?
Chen Tianfa also looked at the eldest daughter with tension. If Jikui said no, it would be an offense to the Wang family, even if he abandoned his workshop or was not allowed to participate in the Tianxiang Building, he wouldn't frown!
She had been silent for a long time, and didn't hear her say she was willing or unwilling. Xi Mei knew that her elder sister was shy, so she spoke up for her loudly: Elder sister is willing.
No sooner had he finished speaking than his own mother gave him a stern glance, her eyes clearly saying "you're always getting in the way".
On the contrary, Zheng's mother-in-law was delighted to hold her face and gave her a kiss on the cheek, happily saying: You are indeed my daughter.
Alas, I don't know what this has to do with your daughter either.
Zhao looked at Jihui's expression and knew she didn't refuse, then exchanged a glance with Chen Tianfa, sighed and said: If that's the case, let's discuss it again, you go out first.
After all, what comes next isn't suitable for her to hear.
As soon as the servant girl walked out and closed the door, Zheng Shi began to speak, roughly saying that the Wang family was very good, without mentioning that Wang Ziheng himself was a young talent, but only that in the Wang family, there was only one kind-hearted mother-in-law, a gentle father-in-law, and a gentle younger sister.
Of course, she naturally ignored an old lady with a bad temper, because in her eyes, this factor was not worth considering. To put it bluntly, how many more years could this old lady live anyway?
Won't be able to jump around for much longer.
After being persuaded by her for a long time, the Chen couple finally made up their minds and agreed to marry off their daughter to his family, but there was one condition: they had to wait until Xikui came of age at fifteen sui.
This condition was naturally not excessive, and Zheng agreed in one mouthful, happily going off to report the good news to the Wang family.
Thinking of comforting Wang Ziheng, it's just a year, and enduring will soon pass.
Some people were overjoyed and some were disheartened after learning this news.
In short, it won't be long before my own sister becomes someone else's wife.
But yesterday, Wang Zihan hastily sent someone to pay respects and brought some servants carrying firecrackers, bringing gifts to the Chen family in a hurry.
The swan that arrived had snow-white feathers and a big red flower hanging from its neck, let alone how spirited it was.
Some people can't find a swan goose so they use ducks instead. The Wang family has made great efforts to prepare things.
Hmph, and yet, how could Wang Zihan bear to let Xiju suffer a bit of grievance, especially in such an important matter.
So, Najib that day, really let the Chen family show off a bit, and also broke the hearts of many unmarried girls in Anping Town, but we won't mention it here.
It turned out that Wang's family had sent over some gifts earlier, and her mother couldn't sit still, so she started preparing dowry for Jikui.
Chen Tian couldn't help but laugh at her, and said, "You still have almost a year to go, why are you in such a hurry?" Zhao looked at him with annoyance and said, "If you don't know anything, just stay on the side. What's the point of liking to point fingers and criticize others?"
So, today's scene was set, with all the girls from the Chen family coming out to help their elder sister pick out fabrics.
Everyone looked at this piece of cloth and was dissatisfied, then looked at that piece of cloth and still wasn't satisfied, until the fat shopkeeper was covered in a big sweat and had a hard time speaking.
Sister, buy this one. Xi He picked up a piece of soft yellow satin and said to Xi Ju...
His eyes caught a glimpse of a familiar figure.
By the way, kids who are lurking online, show your faces and let me know that someone is still reading my book, okay? The miserable Da Ni floats by...