Chapter 70: Engagement

  "I, Liu Yitiao, may be a farmer, but I am also a man who stands tall on this earth. Whatever I say or do, I will never regret it!" When Zhang Chu heard Liu Yitiao's words, he couldn't help but exclaim in his heart that this was what a real man should say. At the same time, he knew that Liu Yitiao and his sister's marriage was settled.

  He quietly slipped back into the main hall, gave a wink to Zhang Pu and his wife. Zhang Pu and Liu were overjoyed. They stopped dragging out the conversation with Lao Liu and got straight to the point, directly bringing up the topic of when they would welcome Chuchu into their home.

  As for the wedding, Old Liu naturally hoped it would be as soon as possible. The sooner he could hold his grandson in his arms, the better. So he set the date for the fifth day of next month. That day was auspicious and more importantly, fast.

  As for Zhang Liang and his wife, they were previously eager to marry off their daughter. Now that their daughter is really getting married, they suddenly feel reluctant to let her go. Although Chuchu is not their biological child, she has lived with them for nearly ten years, and the affection between parent and child is evident. So they want to delay the wedding a bit, preferably until mid-June. The reason is that they want to prepare more dowry for their daughter, so as not to be looked down upon after marriage.

  This old willow can't agree, isn't it delaying him from holding his grandson? So he started arguing with Zhang Liang and his wife about the wedding date, both sides insisted on their own views, but there was no result. In the end, it was Zhang Chuwen who proposed a compromise, and the two families each took a step back, setting the date for April 15th.

  April 15th, three months, well, although a bit late, but still barely within the acceptable range of Old Willow. At that time, spring plowing was already busy, and it was a leisurely day. It's also more convenient to invite relatives and friends for dinner. After everything was settled, Old Willow smiled and bid farewell to his parents-in-law, leading Liu Yitiao back home.

  Back home, it was already three or four in the afternoon. Yuan Pei had arrived and Liu Er Tiao was chatting with him. Seeing Liu Yi Tiao return, Yuan Pei stood up to greet them, saying: "Liu Shen Yi, Liu Lao Ge, Yuan has shown respect here."

  "Yuan Pei? Younger brother Yuan, how is it that you, a busy person, have the leisure to come to my humble temple today? Ha ha, please sit down." Old Liu was in a good mood today and seemed even more enthusiastic when receiving guests. He gestured for Yuan Pei to take a seat and ordered Liu Er Tiao: "You little scamp, don't you know any etiquette? Hurry up and get Uncle Yuan a fresh cup of hot tea!"

  "No need, no need, this tea was just brewed by Erxun's nephew, so don't be polite anymore, Old Liu." Yuan Pei saw how delighted Old Liu was and asked as soon as he sat down: "Looking at your radiant face, is it a joyful occasion? Has the marriage of Yitiao Xian's nephew been settled?"

  "Oh? Young Master Yuan already knows? Hehe..." Old Liu glanced at Liu Er Tiao, this kid's mouth is quite fast. He smiled and said to Yuan Pei: "Young Master Yuan guessed correctly, hehe, the wedding date has been set, it will be on April 15th this year, the invitations will be sent out in early April, I hope Young Master Yuan can attend."

  "Really?!" Liu Er Tiao congratulated Liu Yi Tiao excitedly: "Big brother, congratulations! I finally have a little sister-in-law. I'll go tell Mother and Little Hui the good news now!" After speaking, Liu Er Tiao slipped into the inner chamber to report the good news to Madame Liu.

  Yuan Pei heard the words and smiled, cupping his hands in a gesture of respect: "Then I must congratulate Brother Liu and Doctor Liu on their grand wedding. The Liu family's big day is something our Yuan family wouldn't dare to miss, we'll definitely come to offer our congratulations. Hmm, as for gifts, we won't prepare anything else. All the wooden furniture needed for the new couple, our Yuan family will take care of it all. Consider it a small token of affection from us, the Yuan father and son, to Master Yi."

  Yuan Pei made a big show of presenting the gifts, giving Liu Yitiao a large favor. Liu Yitiao understood the implication, and compared to the workshop they were going to open, these pieces of furniture were just a small dish. Yuan Pei's move was like showing off, but also seemed like an attempt to curry favor. Liu Yitiao didn't stand on ceremony with Yuan Pei either, as in the future when the workshop opened, he would need this relationship too. So he quickly responded before Old Liu could say anything: "In that case, I'll thank Uncle Yuan and Elder Yuan for their kindness."

  "What's this?" Old Liu looked at the gift with a somewhat unpleasant expression. The relationship between the Liu and Yuan families wasn't very close, and they hadn't had many interactions in total. How could they have received such a generous gift from them?

  "Dad, this is Uncle Yuan's kind intention, don't refuse it." Liu Yitiao knew what Old Liu was thinking, and seeing Old Liu looking at him, he explained: "Speaking of furniture making, which family in the nearby villages can do better than Uncle Yuan? Since Uncle Yuan is willing to help, we shouldn't be polite."

  Yuan Pei also advised on the side: "Yes, Liu brother, you don't have to be polite with me. Compared to the help that Godly Doctor Liu has given our Yuan family, some ordinary furniture is nothing. Just take it with peace of mind."

  Has the young master ever shown them kindness? Old Liu's gaze swept across the faces of Liu Yitiao and Yuan Pei, thinking that it must be so. From the moment they entered the door, Old Liu had noticed that Yuan Pei seemed to show great respect to Liu Yitiao, his demeanor more polite than even towards him, the head of the Liu family. Perhaps Liu Yitiao had indeed shown some kindness to the Yuan family.

  Since Liu Yitiao was severely beaten by Wang Shuai, Liu Yitiao has become a different person. He can recognize characters and understand the meaning of words, he is skilled in martial arts and knows some strange but practical things, such as cow nose, bamboo flute, and intestinal colic. Anyway, Old Liu found it increasingly difficult to see through his eldest son. Sometimes he even wondered if the current Liu Yitiao was still his former reckless and impulsive son?

  But Liu Yitiao was able to make such a change, and Liu Laoshi was still delighted from the bottom of his heart. After all, his son had skills, which father would not be happy about?

  Old Liu raised his hand and said to Yuan Pei, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Yuan. Today is a grand day for the engagement, and since you've arrived, you can't leave easily. Stay and keep me company for a few cups of wine."

  "This, I'm afraid is not quite right?" Yuan Pei couldn't help but glance at Liu Yitiao. This time he came mainly to collect money, thirty taels of silver was no small amount, how could he afford to drink and make mistakes in the Liu household?

  Liu Yitiao understood the situation and stood up, helping Yuan Pei out of the awkwardness: "Dad, Uncle Yuan came to our house today mainly to take some things, and he has to rush back soon, so he can't stay long. Don't force him to." Liu Yitiao then smiled at Yuan Pei and said: "Please wait a moment, Uncle Yuan, I'll go get the thing you want right away."

  Yan Liu said something ambiguous, and Yuan Pei immediately knew about the opening of the workshop. Yan Liu didn't let his family members know, so he stood up and cooperatively said: "In that case, I'll have to trouble Dr. Liu."

  As they spoke, Liu Yitiao brought out a small bag of copper coins from the house and handed it to Yuan Pei: "Uncle Yuan, the things are here, you can take them back first. I will settle other matters tomorrow, please let Old Man Yuan rest assured. Also, regarding the venue and personnel, please have Old Man Yuan start arranging them tomorrow."

  Yuan Pei took the sack and slung it over his shoulder, then bowed to Liu with a smile: "Please rest assured, Doctor Liu, our family will not disappoint you. My father is waiting for news at home, so I won't disturb you any further. Farewell." After finishing speaking, Yuan Pei again bowed to Liu Laoshi and said: "Today I have something on my mind and can't stay to drink with Old Liu, please forgive me. Another day when I'm free, I'll definitely come back to drink a few cups with Old Liu. Farewell."

  "Take care, Brother Yuan!"

  "Uncle Yuan, slow down!"

  The father and son saw Yuan Pei off at the door, and after he had gone some distance, Old Liu turned to Liu Yi and asked: "Yi, what are you and Yuan Fang's family up to?"

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  Recommend a friend's book: "Picking Up Girls", book number 1008606, urban type, interested friends can go and take a look.