Douluo's Blue Silver Family

Chapter 270 Marriage

Another day, as soon as Yuan Changqing finished work in the afternoon, he rushed to the place where he parked his bicycle, retrieved it, and rode it out of the steel rolling mill.

Afterwards, Yuan Changqing rode his bicycle to the state-run department store, parked it, and headed straight for the clothing section inside.

When I arrived at the clothing store, I saw rows and rows of clothes hanging on the racks. The styles were all similar, and there wasn't much to choose from. The colors were mostly black and gray, which looked rather plain.

Seeing this, Yuan Changqing finally chose a Zhongshan suit, a style that was characteristic of this era and very popular.

After making the decision, Yuan Changqing called over the staff and bought a Zhongshan suit for twelve yuan, a white shirt for five yuan, and a pair of leather shoes for eight yuan, spending a total of twenty-five yuan. These few items almost cost Yuan Changqing a month's salary, and he felt a pang of regret when he paid.

After all, these days, everyone's salary is limited, and they can't save much money. Yuan Changqing is considered lucky, as he doesn't have to pay for household expenses.

However, Yuan Changqing also needs to buy other things regularly, and he doesn't have much savings, so he still feels a pang of guilt when he spends money.

After paying the bill, Yuan Changqing took the clothes and pants he bought, got on his bicycle, and rode back to the courtyard house.

As soon as Yuan Changqing returned to the courtyard house, before he even entered the gate, he saw Sha Zhu carrying a net bag containing two lunchboxes, leisurely and carefree.

"Hey, Changqing, what did you buy? You've got so many bags and packages!" Shazhu asked when he saw Yuan Changqing had just returned.

When Yuan Changqing heard Sha Zhu ask this question, he originally wanted to find an excuse to brush it off, after all, the people in this courtyard loved to ruin other people's good deeds.

However, after thinking about it for a while, Yuan Changqing still said it, intending to provoke Sha Zhu a bit, thinking that Sha Zhu would definitely rush to embark on the great cause of blind dates again.

So Yuan Changqing said with a smile, "I'm getting old, so my mom found a matchmaker to introduce me to a potential partner. I just came back from the state-run department store with a new outfit and a pair of leather shoes, just to make a good impression on the blind date."

"What? Changqing, how old are you? You're already going on blind dates? Isn't that a bit too early?" Shazhu said in surprise, his face showing disbelief.

Thinking to himself, "I'm almost thirty and I still don't have a girlfriend, while you, Yuan Changqing, are already ready to date," Sha Zhu's mood immediately soured, and his face turned somewhat unpleasant.

Seeing Sha Zhu's expression, Yuan Changqing felt a little annoyed. What, can't I go on blind dates? Don't you see your simp nature? You're destined to be a workhorse for life, a slave to your nemesis.

So, Yuan Changqing decided to deliberately annoy Sha Zhu and said, "I'm just looking for a partner, not getting married. Let's see how things go. If it's a good match, then we can date. Once we reach marriageable age, we can just get married. Wouldn't it be nice to have a woman at home to take care of us? Don't you think that makes sense?"

Upon hearing Yuan Changqing's words, Sha Zhu felt as if a thousand alpacas were running through his head; the feeling was truly unpleasant!

Whether or not, Sha Zhu was truly provoked by Yuan Changqing, and said somewhat angrily, "You haven't even settled down yet, and you're already thinking about marriage. Whether it will actually happen is still uncertain. As for taking care of me, let's talk about that after you're settled down."

"Hehe, Sha Zhu, I think I can definitely make it. I'm not like you, so old and still not thinking about personal matters. I don't want to be a bachelor in the future." Yuan Changqing continued to deliberately provoke Sha Zhu.

Then, Sha Zhu said in a fit of exasperation, "You definitely can't do it. How about we make a bet?"

Yuan Changqing shook his head and said, "Shazhu, have you lost your mind? Is this something to bet on? Even if I don't succeed, I can just keep going on blind dates. Anyway, I'm not old enough to get married yet, so I'm not in a hurry. Unlike you, you never succeed on any blind date. You're so old, why don't you hurry up and go on blind dates instead of having the mind to bet with me here?"

Yuan Changqing's words were quite hurtful, making Sha Zhu so angry that his chest heaved as if he couldn't breathe.

At this moment, Sha Zhu, his face pale, said defiantly, "I bet you won't succeed on this blind date. Tell me, are you in or not?"

Yuan Changqing shook his head again and said, "No bet. Let's bet when you go on your blind date. I bet you definitely won't make it then. How about it, Sha Zhu, are you brave enough to bet?"

Yuan Changqing's words really stumped Sha Zhu. Even Sha Zhu himself hesitated and lacked confidence.

Yuan Changqing intensified his attack, saying, "What's wrong, Sha Zhu? You don't have confidence in yourself? Looks like you're destined to be a bachelor!"

"Hmph, I'm a man with a car, a house, and a job. I refuse to believe I can't succeed. Okay, Changqing, let's do it your way. Next time I go on a blind date, we'll gamble again." When Sha Zhu's stubbornness flares up, he really doesn't care about anything.

Yuan Changqing nodded and said, "Alright, it's settled then. But, Sha Zhu, how about we add a little bit of radish to our bet?"

"Then tell me, what should we bet on?" Sha Zhu said unhappily.

Yuan Changqing said with a smile, "Let's bet ten dollars. That way, it won't hurt us too much, okay?"

Sha Zhu nodded and said, "Okay, let's bet ten dollars."

Then, Yuan Changqing said with a disbelieving look, "Shazhu, if you lose, you won't renege on your debt, will you?"

"Hey, Changqing, we're all grown men, what we say is what we mean. I'm not that tasteless," Shazhu said loudly, feeling insulted.

Yuan Changqing nodded and said, "Okay, then our agreement is settled. Now we just have to wait for your blind date. But, Shazhu, when are you planning to go on your blind date? You're not going to keep putting it off, are you?"

Sha Zhu thought for a moment and said, "Chang Qing, don't worry, only half of the month has passed. Let's take this month as the standard. Just wait and see, this blind date of mine will definitely be a success."

Yuan Changqing smiled and said, "Silly Zhu, are you serious? How about I give you more time, from now until the end of next month?"

"No need, it's this month. I'm going to cut things off quickly. You'll be drinking at my wedding then," Sha Zhu said, waving his hand.

Since Sha Zhu was determined to do it this way, Yuan Changqing had no choice but to comply, and said, "Alright, then let's wait and see the result."

"Alright, but Changqing, you definitely won't succeed in this blind date." After saying that, Shazhu walked straight towards the gate of the courtyard house.

Yuan Changqing was speechless. This guy was cursing him. He thought to himself: What business is it of yours whether I succeed or not? I think you're the one who'll fail. Just wait and see how I make a fool of myself.

After returning home, Yuan Changqing took out the new clothes he had bought that day, tried them on, and posed in front of the mirror.

Then, he muttered to himself, "With this figure and this look, what girl wouldn't want to date me? Plus, my job isn't bad either, I make 31.5 a month, which is pretty good for someone my age these days."

"Besides, as long as the girl isn't blind, she won't object. Moreover, there are three people in my family, all of whom are employed. A family like that is very sought after."

Just then, Jiang Fen called out from the living room, "Changqing, come out and eat! You went straight to cleaning the room as soon as you got back, and you didn't even eat. We've been waiting for you."

"Okay, I'm coming right away," Yuan Changqing replied quickly.

Then Yuan Changqing came to the living room wearing the clothes, pants, and leather shoes he had just bought that day.

Jiang Fen looked at it and asked, "Changqing, is this the new outfit you bought at the mall today?"

Yuan Changqing nodded and said with a smile, "Mom, what do you think? Doesn't your son look handsome in this outfit?"

"Hmm, not bad. My son looks handsome after all this styling. This outfit even makes you look more energetic," Jiang Fen said.

Yuan Changqing was speechless and said, "Mom, is that how you praise someone? You're only talking about the clothes, it has nothing to do with me."

Jiang Fen laughed and said, "Mom is wrong. My son looks handsome and energetic no matter what he wears, right?"

"How much did you spend on these items?"

Yuan Changqing said, "It cost a total of twenty-five yuan. It's still more cost-effective to buy the fabric and make the clothes yourself."

Jiang Fen nodded and said, "Do you have enough money? If not, ask your mother for some."

Yuan Changqing replied, "Mom, no need, I have more. If I really need it, I'll ask you for some."

"Alright, let's eat first," Yuan Dongfang said.

"Okay, let's eat first."

"Um."

...

A few days later, it was the weekend. Yuan Changqing's family cleaned the house thoroughly early in the morning, wiping down all the furniture and filling the kettle with boiling water.

Tea canisters, teacups, teapots, peanuts, melon seeds, and sugar were placed on the table, waiting for Matchmaker Wang to bring her potential match.

After waiting for a while, Wang the matchmaker led a tall woman with a ponytail into the house.

She had willow-leaf eyebrows, cherry lips, and long legs. Judging by her height, she was probably over 1.7 meters tall. She was a bit thin, though, and wore faded clothes. But that was the kind of figure Yuan Changqing liked.

Moreover, after seeing her, Yuan Changqing felt that she really resembled the celebrity from his first life, even more so than when he saw the photos before.

"Aunt Wang, you're here! Come on, come and sit down," Yuan Changqing said hurriedly, gesturing for the two to sit down first.

After the matchmaker and her companion sat down, the matchmaker introduced them: "Changqing, this is your blind date today, Zeng Li. I've introduced him to you before."

"Zeng Li, this is Yuan Changqing, whom I told you about before I came."

Yuan Changqing quickly said, "Hello, Comrade Zeng Li. My name is Yuan Changqing, and I am a level nine chef at the steel rolling mill."

"Comrade Yuan Changqing, hello, I am Zeng Li, and I am currently a temporary worker at the textile factory."

The two got to know each other in this way. Yuan Changqing then said, "Aunt Wang, let's have lunch here. My parents are already preparing."

Matchmaker Wang nodded and said, "Alright, then you and Zeng Li have a good chat. I'll go talk to your mother."

After the matchmaker Wang left, Yuan Changqing took the initiative to chat with Zeng Li. Gradually, with Yuan Changqing's encouragement, Zeng Li also opened up, and the two started chatting.

After chatting for a while, Yuan Changqing felt the time was right and asked, "Comrade Zeng Li, I think we're a good match, and I'd like to date you. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Yuan Changqing's question, Zeng Li's face immediately flushed red. She lowered her head shyly and whispered, "I also agree to date you."

Immediately, Yuan Changqing laughed and said, "Then I'll tell Aunt Wang later that we've officially started dating."

"Okay, whatever you say."

When it was lunchtime, Yuan Changqing said, "Aunt Wang, Zeng Li and I have now confirmed our relationship. Thank you so much this time."

Matchmaker Wang then smiled and said, "Then Aunt Wang will congratulate you in advance."

After lunch, Matchmaker Wang left first, saying before she left, "Changqing, you will take Zeng Li back to his place later."

"Don't worry, Aunt Wang, I will make sure Zeng Li gets home safely," Yuan Changqing assured her.

Later that afternoon, Yuan Changqing rode his bicycle and took Zeng Li out for a day of fun. They even went to see a movie, and then the two of them had dinner together in the evening.

After dinner, Yuan Changqing said, "Zeng Li, it's getting late, so I'll take you back to your place first."

"Um."

Afterwards, Yuan Changqing took Zeng Li back to the workers' dormitory at the textile factory.

After arriving at the textile factory, before leaving, Yuan Changqing said again, "Zeng Li, I'll come see you again next weekend."

"Okay, be careful on your way back," Zeng Li nodded in agreement and said with concern.

"Okay, I'll head back now."

...

A few months later, Yuan Changqing reached the age to get married and, together with his girlfriend whom he had dated for several months, they decided to get married.

Since Zeng Li now lives alone, Yuan Changqing mentioned his intention to marry her, and Zeng Li nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, the two of them each obtained a letter of introduction and went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their marriage certificate. The marriage certificate that Yuan Changqing finally received was like an award certificate in later generations.

After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Yuan Changqing took Zeng Li to buy wedding candy and cigarettes.

After Yuan Changqing brought Zeng Li back to the courtyard, he took Zeng Li to distribute wedding candy and cigarettes to every household in the courtyard, and also let Zeng Li get to know the people in the courtyard.

At this point, everyone learned that Yuan Changqing was already married.

Sha Zhu lost the bet with Yuan Changqing last time, and seeing that Yuan Changqing was already married this time, he felt a mix of emotions and a bitter taste in his mouth.

From then on, Yuan Changqing once again lived a life with his partner.

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