Siheyuan, don't mess with me

Chen Zhiguo smiled and took a handful of candy out of his pocket, "After eating the candy, you won't know anything!"

"Thank you, Brother Zhiguo!"

Although the people in the Chen family were surprised at Liu Lan's appearance, since Chen Zhiguo didn't say anything, they all chose to keep silent. Chen Xueru felt something strange and pulled Liu Lan to ask questions. After a few words, when she saw Liu Lan constantly stealing glances at Chen Zhiguo, Chen Xueru knew that this might be another of her sisters. She was a little annoyed at first, but when she thought of the baby in her belly, she didn't think about anything else. A mother is honored by her child!

Grandpa and grandma were surprised that Chen Zhiguo brought the whole family back. Wang Meihua and Second Aunt went to the kitchen to cook. Chen Xueru, Jiang Xiaohua and Liu Lan went to Chen Zhiguo's east wing. Only then did Chen Zhiguo speak.

"Grandpa, grandma, dad, second uncle, I might be away for a long time this time!"

"What's going on?" Chen Dayong asked in a deep voice.

"Grandson, how long will you be out?"

"Don't ask me yet, just listen to me," Chen Zhiguo hurriedly stopped everyone from asking questions. If he answered everything, it would probably take a long time. "This transfer order is different. It's a mission. I can't say anything, including the location, time, and I don't even know if I can write a letter in the future. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Since there is a mission, we must work hard!" Chen Dayong came from the military and had some understanding of such things. Many missions could not be disclosed to the outside world!

The room suddenly became quiet. "Uncle, if your job as a buyer is not easy, then go find another job. Anyway, you and Aunt are both regular employees now, so you can work in any job!"

"I understand!" Not long ago, Chen Zhiguo shipped a large amount of goods, and Chen Dahu helped the steel rolling mill to stockpile a lot of meat supplies. The supply to the entire factory may only last for a few months, but if used for banquets in the guesthouse, it can be used for a long time!

"Dad, you can do this at the guesthouse first. With Lao Luo and my teacher here, there shouldn't be any problem. Li Huaide shouldn't have any problems either. If it really doesn't work out, just find a job that doesn't require you to do anything. Don't get too serious with others!"

"Your father is not senile, I understand all this!"

"What do you understand? You all should listen carefully to what my eldest grandson says!" Grandma was already angry, and when she saw Chen Dahu's indifferent look, she couldn't help but start to get angry!

There is always a nemesis. Chen Dayong can be arrogant in front of Chen Zhiguo, but he is still a coward in front of his grandmother!

"Also, Xueru and Xiaohua both have children, and the hospital has checked them out!"

"Really? That's great! Our Chen family has finally grown!" Grandma was immediately happy, and Grandpa also smiled. The continuation of blood and the revitalization of the family are accomplished through the growth of descendants from generation to generation! This is why Chen Zhiguo first talked about his departure, just to use their pregnancy to dilute the sadness of parting in their hearts!

"Grandson, is Liu Lan, the girl you brought today, pregnant? I think this girl is good at giving birth!" Grandma's words revealed her infinite joy!

Chen Zhiguo didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and quickly explained, "She didn't, she didn't!"

Grandma saw Chen Dayong glaring at Chen Zhiguo with an unfriendly look, "What are you looking at? Why are you glaring at me? I raised you two useless things. If you two had more children, the responsibility of the Chen family's expansion wouldn't have to be all on my eldest grandson. What do you want to do? Do you want to cut off the roots of the Chen family?" Grandma slammed the table, tapped Chen Dayong and Chen Dahu's heads, and said sternly,

Chen Dayong and Chen Dahu could only lower their heads. They could only remain silent when their mother scolded them. "Behave yourself. Stop interfering in my eldest grandson's affairs. Especially your eldest brother. Stop giving me face. Who are you showing off to? Keep everything to yourself. I tell you, if you scare my grandson's wife away, I will beat you to death! I don't want you as my son!"

Chen Dayong admitted his mistake and said with a smile on his face, "Mom, look at what you said, I didn't! I'm very happy!"

"You know whether you know it or not. You put on a disapproving face as soon as you came in, and your wife does the same. Who are you showing that disapproval to? Do you think I can't see it? If you are not happy, just get out of here. I don't want your son and wife! These granddaughters-in-law will all live with me!" The grandmother became more and more angry as she spoke. She stood up and was about to hit Chen Dayong. Chen Zhiguo quickly stepped forward and held her back.

"Grandma, don't be angry, don't be angry! You must not be angry! Tonight is a big wedding day. Here's what I think. I definitely can't get a marriage certificate from them, so let's do it according to the old rules. No need for a matchmaker, no need for marriage proposal, and no need for a sedan chair. Anyway, they are all with me. I will discuss it with them later, and we will get married in our house tonight. It can be considered as marrying them. What do you think?"

"Okay! Let's do it!" Grandma slapped her thigh, turned around and asked Chen Zhiguo worriedly, "Grandson, but we haven't prepared anything. Are we neglecting them?"

"It's okay, I prepared some things in advance, just keep it simple, just a simple ceremony! And they won't mind it."

Chen Zhiguo took out a package from the big package he carried on his back. After opening it, he found a big red wedding character, big red candles and other wedding supplies. "Grandma, I'll go discuss it with them first, and I'll come back later." Chen Zhiguo carried the remaining packages and went to the east wing.

"What are you still looking at? Hurry up and set up the place," grandma was so angry when she saw Chen Dayong and his brother sitting on the side that she went up to kick them. Chen Dayong and his brother supported their mother and quickly got moving!

In the east wing, there was Chen Xueru, who was good at dancing and speaking. The atmosphere in the room was not awkward at all. After a brief period of unfamiliarity, Liu Lan soon had a heated chat with Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua. No wonder they said that women are all masters of gossip, regardless of age!

Seeing Chen Zhiguo walk in, the three of them immediately stopped talking. Looking at their red cheeks, Chen Zhiguo thought to himself, are they talking about some private topic again?

There was no light in the room, so two kerosene lamps were lit, with the wicks specially raised high. The light was bright, making the room not so dim! Chen Zhiguo coughed lightly, "I asked you all to come here today because I have something to discuss with you!"

If they were alone, someone would have answered the question long ago, but there were three people together today. Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua did not rush to answer and Liu Lan was shy to begin with, so she did not dare to answer either!

With no one to act as a supporting role, Chen Zhiguo could only continue, "I'm going to work in another place!" Seeing Liu Lan's big eyes flashing and a questioning look on her face, Chen Zhiguo smiled and touched her head. This move embarrassed Liu Lan. When two people are together, anything is fine. This kind of intimacy in front of outsiders made Liu Lan feel very shy. She shrank back on the kang. Chen Xueru rolled her eyes and thought, I knew there was something going on between you! It's confirmed!

Jiang Xiaohua thought, this is also Brother Zhiguo's woman? Brother Zhiguo is so awesome!

"I don't know how long I will be gone. Xueru and Xiaohua both have children, so I was thinking of getting married in front of my family back home. Do you think that's okay?"

As soon as Chen Zhiguo finished speaking, the three women were stunned. Getting married? Instantly, a huge sense of happiness surged in their hearts. This feeling is really hard to describe in words!

Originally they thought that this would be their life, and they would become the women behind Chen Zhiguo in obscurity, but they didn't expect that Chen Zhiguo would care so much about them. Chen Xueru, who was closest to Chen Zhiguo, suddenly threw herself into his arms, "Master, I will be yours for life! I love you so much!" She didn't care at all that Jiang Xiaohua and Liu Lan were in the room, and kissed him directly!

Chen Zhiguo hugged her gently and patted her softly, "Slow down, you're going to be a mother soon!" Then Chen Zhiguo looked at Jiang Xiaohua and Liu Lan, only to see them crying with joy, tears already welling up in their eyes. Chen Zhiguo looked at them with loving eyes, "Are you willing?"

Chapter 321: Getting married! (Part )

"Brother Zhiguo, can I do it too?" Jiang Xiaohua was divorced and had a child after all. She felt very inferior in her heart, especially since Chen Zhiguo was so young and so outstanding! She was already very satisfied to be with Chen Zhiguo quietly. She didn't expect Chen Zhiguo to treat her with the wifely etiquette of getting married in the hall, which made her both happy and inferior. Jiang Xiaohua still felt that her status was not worthy of Chen Zhiguo. She was very satisfied to be able to stay with Chen Zhiguo. Such treatment was something she could not expect in her heart!

Many rural people get married without a marriage certificate. In their eyes, as long as they get married in the church, they are husband and wife. This was the case with Jiang Xiaohua. After a simple ceremony, she became Chen Weijun's woman!

Moreover, in the countryside, for a second marriage like Jiang Xiaohua, there is no such thing as a wedding ceremony. The best thing they do is just invite someone to a dinner party. Some families don't even have a dinner party and just live together quietly!

This is just like in the feudal society of the old times, when wealthy nobles married their wives, all the etiquette norms that should be followed were indispensable.

The man will personally go to greet the bride, open the main door and carry her into the mansion in a sedan chair, and then hold a solemn wedding ceremony, first worshiping the gods of heaven and earth, then worshiping the elders in the family, and finally the couple salutes each other!

However, if you want to take a concubine or a side room, the whole process is much simpler. Usually, in the evening, a concubine with a little status and treatment can take a two-person sedan chair and be carried into the family through the side door; while a concubine who is not welcomed and has a low status can only walk into the mansion through the side door by herself! This sharp contrast highlights the status difference between the main wife and the side room, as well as the strict distinction between marriage etiquette in that era.

Although we have entered a new society, these old ideas, old concepts, and old customs have not been completely changed over time, especially in rural areas. The more isolated the places are, the more they emphasize these old principles!

Jiang Xiaohua is a woman who is deeply influenced by traditional concepts. She firmly believes in some old and deep-rooted ideas in her heart. In her opinion, she is not even worthy of the status of a concubine. She only sees herself as Chen Zhiguo's mistress. Being able to stay by his side is her greatest satisfaction and happiness.

However, how could she not be moved by the high courtesy that Chen Zhiguo gave her? At this moment, Jiang Xiaohua's feelings for Chen Zhiguo became extremely firm, she was devoted to him and would never change until death! She decided to dedicate her whole life to him and never leave him!

Facing Jiang Xiaohua's doubt, suspicion, and lack of confidence, Chen Zhiguo smiled and looked at Jiang Xiaohua with a sincere, loving, and doting look, "Silly girl, look at me!"

Mr. Yang Jiang once said: What can move people is never words but actions, and what can be consistent is never false enthusiasm but sincere dedication. The most important thing in interpersonal communication is sincerity. When there is no time to test people's hearts, we need to examine the truth from the details. Among all words and deeds, eyes are the most important testing tool!

(I borrowed the scholar’s ​​comment on the story of Master! Thank you!)

Jiang Xiaohua stared into Chen Zhiguo's eyes, which contained endless love, tenderness and determination! His eyes were like the radiance of the spring sun, warm and happy, penetrating her heart. At this moment, her whole heart seemed to be tightly wrapped by the power of happiness, unable to hold herself back. Jiang Xiaohua, who was so excited, could no longer hold back her tears of excitement, they rushed out like a flood!

Chen Zhiguo stretched out his hand and wiped the tears from Jiang Xiaohua's cheeks, "Okay, stop crying, silly girl! You are pregnant now, don't get too excited!" Chen Zhiguo's words immediately made Jiang Xiaohua calm down and forced herself to stop crying!

After calming Jiang Xiaohua down, Chen Zhiguo turned his attention to Liu Lan. Liu Lan had not yet recovered from her shock, and her eyes were a little dull. Chen Zhiguo stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her face, "What's wrong? You look stupid!"

"Ah! Brother Zhiguo, can I...can I do it too?" Liu Lan asked unconfidently, her voice trembling slightly, as fragile as a candle in the wind. Her originally bright eyes became a little dim at this moment, and there was a little hope in her unconfident eyes!

Compared with Jiang Xiaohua's appearance and Chen Xueru's charm, Liu Lan knows that she is just an ordinary girl. If Chen Zhiguo hadn't taken pity on her and helped her, she wouldn't be where she is today. Therefore, Liu Lan has always been willing to repay Chen Zhiguo and give her all.

She had never dreamed of becoming Chen Zhiguo's wife. She also had an inferiority complex in her heart. In her heart, Chen Zhiguo was a great god, and she was as humble as an ant. How dare she have any improper thoughts!

Today, I saw Chen Xueru's charming beauty and Jiang Xiaohua's beautiful face. I knew clearly in my heart who they were to Chen Zhiguo! Liu Lan couldn't feel jealous at all. How could she dare to compare herself with them? She didn't dare to ask for any status! She just hoped to be able to accompany Chen Zhiguo silently, and she would be satisfied with his occasional favor!

However, Liu Lan, who was as humble as dust in her heart, was overwhelmed with indescribable emotion and happiness when she heard that Chen Zhiguo actually wanted her to go to the wedding together! She couldn't believe that all this was true, as if she was in a beautiful and illusory dream. This sudden happiness made her a little overwhelmed, and at the same time made her more obedient to Chen Zhiguo. In her heart, Chen Zhiguo was her heaven!

"Why not, unless you don't want to be with me!"

"No, I want to be with you. I dream of being with you!" Liu Lan grabbed Chen Zhiguo's arm, crying as if she was about to lose him.

"Okay, stop crying. You're going to be brides soon. Here are the new clothes I prepared for you. I bought them in a hurry, so I don't know if they fit you. Try them on first and get dressed. I'll come over later!"

Before Chen Zhiguo left the room, he saw his second aunt walking in with a happy sign, "Congratulations to the groom!" The second aunt laughed. She and Chen Dahu had two daughters, so everything they had would belong to Chen Zhiguo in the future. Don't ask why, because at that time, there were no daughters who could go back to their parents' home to share the family property, and there were no daughters who could take care of them in their old age! When they were a hundred years old, Chen Zhiguo would definitely be the one to break the pot! Therefore, the two of them regarded Chen Zhiguo as their own child, and loved him more than their own daughters!

Second Aunt was not as worried as Wang Meihua. Her thoughts were the same as her grandmother's. As long as Chen Zhiguo was capable, he would raise as many children as he could. At worst, they could just live in Chenjia Village, and no one would dare to spread the news!

As night fell, the stars twinkled, and the Chen family's newly built old house was bathed in brilliant lights. Every room was illuminated by bright candlelight, and the lights were bright! In the main hall, two big red candles as thick as a baby's arm were burning, illuminating the entire room.

Under the bright candlelight, you can clearly see a brand new teacher portrait hanging on the main wall of the hall! On both sides of the portrait, the bright red characters "囍" (happiness) symbolizing joy and happiness are particularly eye-catching, adding a strong festive atmosphere to this special night.

The whole old house is filled with a solemn and warm atmosphere! The brightly lit scene makes people feel warm and peaceful. At the same time, the big red wedding characters pasted everywhere also reveal the Chen family's respect and inheritance of traditional culture!

On this special night, grandpa and grandma were wearing brand new clothes and sitting in front of the altar. The faces of the two old people were filled with happiness and joy!

Chen Dayong and Wang Meihua sat quietly on the left, while his second uncle and second aunt sat on the right, and everyone had a happy smile on their face!

At this time, Chen Zhiguo, Chen Xueru, Jiang Xiaohua and Liu Lan stood in the center of the hall. Chen Zhiguo was wearing a neat Zhongshan suit, looking particularly handsome and unrestrained, while Chen Xueru and the other two were each wearing a bright red cheongsam. The bright red color seemed like a burning flame, making them even more beautiful! Against this red background, their skin looked particularly white, as crystal clear as white jade, which was eye-catching! Their beauty was like blooming flowers, delicate and charming, but more agile and charming than flowers. Everyone had a graceful figure and exquisite curves, and exuded a unique charm in their every move, which made people fall in love with them.

Chen Zhiguo bought these cheongsams from an old tailor. Due to time constraints, he could not order new clothes, so he could only choose a few bright red cheongsams from the old tailor's stock! Although they were not so perfect, they were the most suitable red clothes that Chen Zhiguo could find! As for going to the supply and marketing cooperative or department store to find all-red clothes, it was almost impossible.

Finally, Chen Dalong temporarily acted as the master of ceremonies and was responsible for hosting this simple yet grand wedding!

Before the wedding, this ancient ceremony adds new content, which is to bow three times to the teacher, and then start to worship heaven and earth, worship parents, and then husband and wife worship each other!

With the ceremony over, there was no need for Wang Meihua and Second Aunt to do anything. Chen Xueru and the other two brought up the steaming hot meals from the kitchen with happy smiles and brisk steps!

"Today is my eldest grandson's wedding day. We are all family. I hope you will live in harmony and love each other in the future. Let's drink a toast to the expansion of our Chen family!" Grandma picked up the wine glass and offered to start the meal!

Chen Zhiguo and Chen Xueru toasted their grandparents, parents, uncle, aunt, and uncle respectively! Then they drank a glass of wine with each of them! Then they started eating!

The banquet was still going on. Chen Dayong, Chen Dayong, and Chen Dalong were drinking happily. Grandpa accompanied them at the table, while grandma chased Chen Zhiguo and the others back to the east wing. "Your mother and your second aunt are here. You don't have to wait here. Go back to your room!"

On the wedding night, Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua only had a brief taste of the pleasure, and it was Liu Lan who silently took on the heavy responsibility! Therefore, Liu Lan was also the last one to get up the next day, and the most powerless!

Without paying attention to the snickers of Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua, Liu Lan hurriedly washed and dressed herself, as she had to serve tea to her grandparents and parents-in-law later!

"Grandpa, grandma, please have some tea!"

"Dad, Mom, please have some tea!"

"Uncle, Aunt, please have some tea!"

In addition to giving red envelopes to the three of them, grandma also gave Liu Lan a jade bracelet. Looking at the identical jade bracelets on the wrists of Chen Xueru and Jiang Xiaohua, Chen Zhiguo couldn't help but wonder, how many such jade bracelets did grandma prepare?

Chapter 322 Farewell Banquet!

Jiang Xiaohua stayed in Chenjia Village, while Chen Xueru returned to the Siheyuan and waited for a few more months. She would ask for leave and come back to live when she was about to show her pregnancy. Liu Lan also planned to move into the Siheyuan after returning home to discuss it and waiting for Chen Zhiguo to leave. After all, it was much closer to work here!

After these things were resolved, Chen Zhiguo still had one last important thing to deal with, which was to meet Jiang Yuehua and the others! This was something that gave Chen Zhiguo a headache and something he really didn't want to face, but he had to face it!

The third day after returning from Chenjia Village happened to be Sunday. In the morning, Chen Zhiguo invited Jiang Yuehua, Jiang Yuechen, Ma Huihui, and Gu Yunshu out. The group first went to Beihai Park to play for the whole morning, had lunch at noon, and in the afternoon, Chen Zhiguo bought tickets for them to see a movie!

After the movie, Chen Zhiguo and his group walked out of the cinema at the end of the crowd. They stood on the steps and said, "Tell me! You called us out today. We've been playing all day. Do you have anything to say?" Jiang Yuehua was one step behind Chen Zhiguo. She looked up at him and said gently,

Chen Zhiguo looked at the bustling crowd, surrounded by laughing young people, and said hesitantly, "Why don't we find a quiet place?"

Qingxuanlou was originally a big theater, but now it has been converted into a teahouse that also serves simple meals! Not far from the cinema, Chen Zhiguo and others walked over. In the afternoon, there were not many customers in the store. Chen Zhiguo asked for a private room on the second floor, ordered a pot of jasmine, and ordered four plates of dim sum!

"Tell me! What is the difficult thing that makes you willing to spend time playing with us for a whole day?" Jiang Yuehua guessed correctly, but she didn't expect the matter to be so serious!

At this time, Jiang Yuechen, Ma Huihui and others also looked at Chen Zhiguo with expectant eyes. Today was an unforgettable day. With the company of Chen Zhiguo, today's outing was very happy. They all thought that Chen Zhiguo had something good to announce to them!

"Hurry up! Hurry up! You are not a man if you hesitate!" Ma Huihui looked at Chen Zhiguo's tangled face and urged him repeatedly.

Chen Zhiguo cleared his throat and looked at the four young and beautiful ladies. He felt even more reluctant to leave, but he still had to make things clear to them.

"I'm leaving in two days!"

"Ah! Are you going on a business trip? Why haven't I heard about it? Where are you going? Can you take us with you?" Before he finished speaking, Ma Huihui asked four questions in a row. Chen Zhiguo smiled bitterly and said, "Can you please listen to me finish my words!"

Seeing that the other three sisters were frowning at her, Ma Huihui shyly stuck out her tongue and said, "Okay! Go ahead and talk! I won't say anything anymore!" After saying that, she covered her mouth with her hands!

Chen Zhiguo looked like laughing, but his heavy heart prevented him from laughing at all. "I can only tell you that I can't tell you the time and the place. I believe you all understand what kind of mission this is!" Except for Gu Yunshu, the other three were from the compound and knew a little about such a secret mission. As long as Gu Yunshu looked at Chen Zhiguo with curious eyes, what did he want to ask but didn't dare to ask?