Siheyuan, don't mess with me

Wang Shumei was also somewhat persuaded, "But, he is only eighteen. Let's talk to him about it. If it works out, it will be a good thing. Our daughter can wait for two years. Besides, Yunshu should like Chen Zhiguo. He is the only boy she has brought home. If she doesn't like him, can Yunshu bring him home?"

"I think it's not suitable. Not to mention his philandering nature, he's just too young. What if our daughter is thirty or forty years old? Wouldn't he be disgusted by her?" Although Gu Cheng didn't hold a high official position, he still knew about some dirty things, and he was also taking precautions against this!

"We're already a family, how can we get divorced? We can't!" During this period, divorces were very rare and considered a very sensational event. Unless people really couldn't live together anymore, most people would choose to just get along and bear their own suffering!

"But after choosing so many times, is there anything suitable?"

Gu Cheng shook his head, "No, no one can match our Yun Shu!"

This is also the dilemma of a father. He always hopes to find a suitable home for his little one. However, there are not so many people with very good conditions in this world for you to choose from. Even if there are, they will be snatched away by the time you know about it!

Marriage is actually a process of trial and error, especially now. It is not like decades later when it takes three to five years to date. You can get to know each other carefully and break up if it is not suitable!

The pace of marriage nowadays is very fast. Blind date, engagement, and marriage, the trilogy takes only a few months at most. Especially the step from blind date to engagement, the time will not be too long. It is really difficult for you to thoroughly understand whether a person is good or not!

Therefore, Gu Cheng wanted to do the preliminary work carefully and learn more about it. However, the more he did this, the more dissatisfied he became. This confirms the saying that a father-in-law is never very satisfied with his son-in-law and always feels that he is not good enough to his daughter and is not as good as himself!

"So what are you going to do? Continue to inquire, or try it out with Chen Zhiguo?"

"What do you think, Yunshu?"

"If Yunshu didn't like Chen Zhiguo, would she bring him home? Have you ever seen her bring other boys home?"

"Then give it a try?"

"Try it! Otherwise, it will be snatched away by someone else. It will be such a pity!"

Chen Zhiguo didn't expect that he was actually being targeted, the kind that he couldn't escape!

He was drinking and chatting in the pub at this time. Because of what happened with Fan Jinyou, Chen Zhiguo let Chen Xueru rest at home for a while. He waited until Fan Jinyou's verdict before letting her go to work. He said that as long as he had time, he would pick her up and drop her off to and from get off work. This made Chen Xueru so happy that if it could be made public, she would want to stay by his side every day!

The guesthouse was not hosting any reception tonight, so Chen Zhiguo invited He Daqing, He Yuzhu, and his second uncle Chen Dahu to come to the tavern together!

They arrived a little late and the tavern was already full of guests. Because they wanted to discuss something, Xu Huizhen directly asked Chen Zhiguo and his group to go into the inner house and set up a table there!

Xu Huizhen and her second uncle were discussing something, while He Daqing, He Yuzhu and Chen Zhiguo were sitting in the yard chatting. At this time, there was a knock on the door. "Manager Xu, Manager Xu!"

"Comrade Cai, please come in!" Chen Zhiguo helped open the gate. When Cai Quanwu walked in, He Daqing and He Yuzhu were stunned. "Dad, how come there is another person who looks exactly like you!" He Yuzhu exclaimed.

He Daqing and Cai Quanwu were both stunned, looking at each other. It was true. Except for one being older and the other younger, they were really cut from the same mold! (They were both played by the same person, so they must be the same!)

"Please sit down first!" Chen Zhiguo asked everyone to sit down in the yard. It is said that the first step of men's acquaintance is almost always to smoke. He Daqing took out a pack of Peony cigarettes and handed one to Cai Quanwu. "What's your name?"

"No need to worry about your surname being Cai, there is no Cai at all!"

"My last name is He, He Daqing, and this is my son, He Yuzhu!"

"He Daqing? Who is He Yongguo to you?"

"That's my father!" He Daqing was certain that this man was his younger brother, because He Daqing had never told anyone his father's name! Even He Yuzhu didn't know, and of course, Zhuzi hadn't asked!

"Ah! You are really the eldest brother! My father's name is also He Yongguo!" Cai Quanwu said excitedly, but his stiff face did not fluctuate much and he still looked calm!

"Don't worry, let's talk slowly!" He Daqing was also excited. He had a relative.

"Why is your last name Cai? Why not He?"

"It's a long story. My mother told me that when we lived in the countryside, she saved a cook who had escaped from the draft when she was young, and later married him. That's when I was born. At that time, my father was a live-in son-in-law, so after I was born, I didn't have the surname He, but my mother's surname Cai,"

"What will happen next?"

"Not long after I was born, bandits invaded the village. My mother took me and hid away, but my father disappeared. After the bandits left, we couldn't find him no matter how hard we looked. Some said he ran away, while others said he was taken to the mountains by the bandits. Anyway, we haven't seen him since! I lived with my mother until I was a teenager. My mother passed away. Before she died, she told me that my father had a wife and a child named He Daqing in Yanjing City. She asked me to go to the city to see if my father had returned. After my mother passed away, I came to Yanjing City and asked around, but I couldn't find him!"

He Daqing continued, "That's really my father. I heard from my mother that my father was taken away on his way to work. After that, there was no news of him. After my mother passed away, I worked in various restaurants in Yanjing City. I had no fixed place to live. The place I live now was also resettled after the liberation. I no longer live in the old address!"

"I went to the place my mother told me, but I couldn't find any news about you! It turns out you moved away a long time ago!"

Chapter 262 Xu Damao's blind date

"Now we have met each other! It's all thanks to Zhiguo. If it weren't for you, our family would never be reunited!" Only Chen Zhiguo understood what He Daqing said. He Yuzhu and Cai Quanwu could only understand it on one level. He Daqing's return was Chen Zhiguo, and now Cai Quanwu is also Chen Zhiguo!

"What are you still standing there for? Call me Second Uncle!" He Daqing patted He Yuzhu.

"Second Uncle!" He Yuzhu called out respectfully.

"Hey! Second uncle came in a hurry and didn't prepare any gift for you. I'll make it up to you later!" Cai Quanwu searched his body but couldn't come up with anything suitable as a gift. He said a little embarrassedly.

"It's not that complicated. This Sunday, just go to my place, No. 95 Nanluogu Courtyard, which is the same courtyard as Chen Zhiguo's. Let's go and get to know each other! My wife, daughter-in-law, and little girl are at home. Our He family has a new member, so we must celebrate!"

"Okay, big brother, this time I really have relatives. I've been so lonely all these years!"

"It's okay, second brother, you have a home now!" He Daqing hugged Cai Quanwu,

As they were talking, the second uncle and Xu Huizhen came out, "Old Cai, he really is your elder brother, they look exactly the same!" Xu Huizhen's voice was very infectious, hearty and enthusiastic!

He Daqing stood up and bowed, "Manager Xu, thank you! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have met my second brother!"

"Hey! If you want to thank someone, you should thank Chen Zhiguo, why thank me!" Xu Huizhen smiled brightly, "Since today is a reunion day, let's have a good drink together!"

"Thank you! Shopkeeper Xu!"

In the tavern, wine and side dishes were ready. He Yuzhu was directed by He Daqing to go to the kitchen to prepare a few hot dishes, and the rest of the people sat down in Xu Huizhen's inner house!

"Come on, Zhiguo, we two brothers toast you a glass. Thanks to you, we can get together!"

"Uncle He, Uncle Cai, this is inappropriate. You are the elders, and I should be the one to respect you and congratulate you on your reunion!"

"Yes! Let's drink together to congratulate you brothers on recognizing each other!" Second uncle Chen Dahu also raised his glass!

He Yuzhu quickly brought over four hot dishes. There were no meat dishes, only vegetarian dishes. It was obvious that Xu Huizhen was really short of meat!

While he was drinking, Chen Xueru walked in. "Hello, Uncle Er, Uncle He, Uncle Cai! Hello, Brother Zhuzi!"

It seems that Chen Xueru already knows that Cai Quanwu and He Daqing have recognized each other, otherwise she would not call Cai Quanwu uncle!

"Boss Chen, you're welcome!" Cai Quanwu quickly stood up and replied.

"Uncle Cai, don't be polite, Sister Xueru is my sister, there's no need to be like this!"

"Yes, we are all family!"

Xu Huizhen came over and toasted with a few glasses of wine. As expected of a pub owner, she drank white wine so refreshingly that she finished half a pound of it in a blink of an eye without even blushing!

"Manager Xu, please come to our house for dinner this Sunday. You must come!"

"Uncle He, don't be so formal. Just call me Huizhen. Xueru and I are good friends. I will definitely be there on Sunday!"

Chen Zhiguo did not ask how the conversation between his second uncle and Xu Huizhen went. He did not need to pay attention to such matters. He was giving Xu Huizhen enough face by providing her with this channel. If he had not watched the video and knew that Xu Huizhen was the heroine, Chen Zhiguo would not have made this offer. He was not short of money now, and he could not spend it even if he had money!

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Xu Damao is comfortable now. When he went to work after the New Year, the Propaganda Section Chief Zou Changqing brought him two apprentices, Liu Jianping and Zhang Yongjun. From now on, when he goes to the countryside to show movies, Xu Damao no longer has to ride alone carrying heavy equipment!

Before the end of the first month of the lunar year, the Propaganda Department will not have any propaganda plans in the countryside. These days, Xu Damao has been leading the two of them in regular practice, satisfying his desire to be a master!

Liu Jianping, this young man, is good at talking and makes Xu Damao very happy. He is also very smart and has strong hands-on ability. After Xu Damao explained and demonstrated once, he could operate it! Zhang Yongjun, on the other hand, is a little dumber. Not only is he taciturn, but even after Xu Damao explained it three times, he still made mistakes, which made Xu Damao very angry!

"You have a fucking pig brain! I've told you several times but you still don't understand!" Xu Damao was so angry that he yelled at him. His good mood for the day was completely ruined by this stupid apprentice!

"Master, don't be angry, have a cigarette, drink some tea, and take a rest!" Liu Jianping hurried forward, handed a Daqianmen cigarette to Xu Damao, and lit it for him considerately. Xu Damao experienced the joy of being a master from him!

"Jianping, go and do it once so that he can learn it well!" Xu Damao didn't want to teach this stupid guy anymore, so he threw the package to Liu Jianping.

"No problem, Master!" Liu Jianping agreed readily, and pulled Zhang Yongjun to slowly operate the projector! Xu Damao sat on the chair, crossed his legs, smoking, drinking tea, and was contented, wondering in his heart when these two apprentices would be able to graduate!

It is simple to show a movie. Just hang up the film, turn on the machine, and you are done! It is also complicated. First of all, you need to know how to connect the power cord. The wires must be connected correctly. Once the wires are connected incorrectly, the projector will burn out. Secondly, the sound, the adjustment of the focal length, and the processing of the film are all complicated. Another important point is that you need to know how to repair it. Otherwise, you will drag the equipment for 50 to 60 kilometers to the countryside, and the villagers will come to drink and the equipment will not work. What should you do if you don’t know how to repair it?

It’s just like, on your wedding night, you’ve been dreaming about it and waiting for the wedding night for so many days, and then the bride tells you that her aunt is here, what would you think?

Xu Damao had no intention of teaching them how to repair it. As long as they could show the movie, it would be enough. To repair it, they had to figure it out on their own!

Yesterday, my mother sent him a message, telling him that she would arrange a blind date for him on Sunday, and asked him to clean up the house in the next few days! This made Xu Damao excited but also a little resistant. Who doesn't want to go home and have someone to serve them, wash their clothes, cook their meals, clean the house, and most importantly, cover their bed at night!

Xu Damao has no shortage of women. When he was sixteen, a gentle older sister gave him an enlightenment on life. Since then, Xu Damao has opened his eyes and discovered the true meaning of life! However, due to the limitations of the city, his talent has not been well utilized. He can only occasionally sneak to get money to comfort a sad older sister. Until he became a projectionist, he found that the countryside is a vast world, which allows him to fly freely in the middle of the night, learn agricultural knowledge, plow deeply, and sow seeds! Xu Damao is very selfless. He only sows seeds and is determined not to harvest, and is determined not to cause trouble to others!

In recent years, Xu Damao has not accepted any apprentices. A big part of the reason is that it would be inconvenient for him to move around with apprentices, and they would be an eyesore after all!

If he wants to move forward now, he has to give up his hobbies and interests, and taking in apprentices is an inevitable step. At the same time, he is about to lose the vast rural market. Xu Damao also feels that it is necessary to find a wife to comfort his wounded heart!

I am just a little worried that this wild horse of mine will be put on a leash and won't be able to be free!

Xu Damao was feeling a little unhappy and planned to go out for a walk to find some comfort. "Jianping, you take Yongjun to practice slowly. I have something to do outside!"

"Okay! Master!"

"Why are you looking at me? Look at the machine, you pig-head!" Xu Damao was speechless about this stupid apprentice. If the section chief had not brought him here, he would have driven him away long ago. Now he could only hold his nose and hand over the important task of teaching to Liu Jianping, and then he left the steel mill with his sleeves rolled up!

The courtyard was very lively on Sunday. He Daqing had some relatives coming to visit, so early in the morning, He Daqing and his family started cleaning and preparing dishes. Of course, as an animal protector, Yu Li could only sit outside in the corridor and had no chance to do anything!

Xu Damao got up early today, which was rare for him. He cleaned the house and did not even have time to eat. He went out to take out the trash and went to the alley entrance to get a haircut. Although it is a tradition not to get a haircut in the first month of the lunar year, as a young man, Xu Damao did not care at all. After all, he was not the one who was hurt!

Passing by the middle courtyard, "Wow! It's rare to see Xu Damao being diligent today!" He Yuzhu was sweeping the yard and saw Xu Damao and teased,

"I'm working diligently, I'm too busy to have time!"

"You! You don't even know where you are busy in bed?" He Yuzhu's mouth is poisonous, especially when he meets Xu Damao.

"Zhuzi, what are you talking about?" Yu Li came over with a towel to wipe the sweat off He Yuzhu's face. After listening to He Yuzhu's nonsense, she couldn't help but scold him!

"Xu Damao, you are not a child anymore. Look at me, I am going to have a son soon!" He Yuzhu supported Yu Li, who was pregnant, and said proudly.

"He Yuzhu, I can have a son this year!" Xu Damao also tried his best. He could not show weakness in front of He Yuzhu!

"You? You don't even know where your wife is, and you're holding your son. You must be dreaming!"

"Just wait and see. Today I will go on a blind date. We will get married very soon!"

"Xu Damao, what do people who come here for blind dates do?" Women are most curious about such topics. Yu Li couldn't help asking,

"I heard she's a salesperson!" Xu Damao said proudly. He was a projectionist, and if he married a salesperson, he would have two of the eight major types of people. If he told others about it, it would only arouse envy!

"Hello, salesperson. You are a perfect match for me!" Yu Li is still good at talking. Xu Damao feels elated by her words. Unlike He Yuzhu, who has a bad breath in his mouth!

After Xu Damao threw away the garbage, he saw his parents and little sister walking into the alley, "Dad, Mom, little sister!"

"What are you going to do? Have you finished cleaning the house?" Xu Fugui asked.

"After I'm done cleaning up, I'm going to get a haircut and a shave!" Xu Damao said nonchalantly.

"Ouch! It hurts! It hurts!" Xu Damao's ears were twisted by his mother. "You little bastard, you are so old, but you don't know the rules. You did it on purpose!"

Xu Damao doesn't care, but that doesn't mean the older generation doesn't care. When Wang Cuihua, Xu Damao's mother, heard that Xu Damao was going to get a haircut, her face changed. If her brother knew about it, she would definitely overturn the table in her house!

"Let go! Let go! Don't you know what day it is today?" Xu Fugui scolded hurriedly. His son had a blind date today, so it was understandable that he had to take care of it.

"Just go shave, wash and comb your hair, and don't move!" Wang Cuihua knew what day it was today and didn't want to embarrass Xu Damao, so she could only give in!