Siheyuan: Five mouths waiting for food at the beginning

"Daya, have you got your marriage certificate?" Zhao Shanhe asked

"Brother, look," Daya immediately took out the award certificate from her bag.

Zhao Shanhe took a look at the award certificate and said with emotion

"You're getting married the day after tomorrow. Time flies. When you first came here with Aunt Chen, you were still a little snotty kid. When you saw me, you were so scared that you couldn't even speak clearly.

Later, as they got to know each other, he became very timid, and didn't talk to anyone or play with his peers. He just followed Aunt Chen like a little tail. However, he became sensible very early and learned to do housework at an early age.

You didn't even feel your father's love for a few days. You suffered a lot from childhood to adulthood. You finally grew up and your life got better, but your brother chose a poor in-law family for you. You have to suffer for a few more years.

But I believe that things will get better slowly, and everything will finally pay off. If you get wronged over there, just tell me and I will take care of you. Come back more often after you get married, and tell me when you encounter problems. Got it?"

"Brother, it's not like what you said. There's no way I'm crying. When mom married me, I already knew what was going on. It's just that we suffered too much when we were fleeing. Mom told us not to trust anyone. I was afraid that our new dad would treat us badly, so I was scared.

Except for the time when we were fleeing and had no food to eat, I feel so happy since my mother got married. I have two older brothers and a younger brother, and I can have enough food to eat.

My two older brothers also took good care of me. I remember one time the kid next door scolded me for not having a father and beat me up. You and my second brother took me to get revenge without saying anything. But you beat him up too hard, so the kid’s parents came to find you, and my dad beat you up too.

My peers all knew that I had two tall and strong older brothers and they were afraid of being beaten, so no one played with me. I also didn’t want my two brothers to be beaten and was not willing to play with them, so that’s why you said I didn’t play with my peers.

When my father died, many people around us scolded us, saying that my mother had killed my father and wanted to drive us away. I saw my mother crying with red eyes, and I was also very scared, afraid that I would have to live without enough food again.

But you didn't drive us away. You let me go to school. I know that many children can't afford to go to school, especially girls. From books, I saw the world and learned a lot.

After graduation, my brother let me inherit his job and bought me a three-wheeler. Bragi, do you know how many of my classmates envy me? Their own fathers treat them better than my brothers treat me.

Big brother, second brother and little brother, I am really grateful to you. I don't know when I can repay you for your kindness to me. I don't know how to repay you, especially big brother. You take care of us brothers and sisters like a father.

I have thought it through. I will never be able to repay it in this lifetime. If I have children in the future, I will definitely tell them to be good to my uncle and provide for his retirement.” Daya said a lot in one breath.

Before Zhao Shanhe could speak, Zhao Shanhai hurriedly said, "No, I have to take care of my elder brother in his old age, so it's not my nephew's turn yet."

Erya also said, "I also want to provide for my elder brother and second brother in their old age."

Zhao Shanhe didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "No, I'm only 23 years old, and you're already thinking about my retirement. Isn't that too early? Besides, I have a son. I'm still young, and maybe I'll have more children in the future. Even if I get old, it won't be your turn."

Thank you for your kindness, big brother. Don't think about taking care of me in my old age. Those who are married should live a good life, and those who are in school should study hard. An elder brother is like a father. It is my duty to take care of you now that I am gone. I owe you this."

"Brother, you don't owe us, we owe you" everyone said

Only Zhao Shanhe understands the meaning of the word "owe", and he has been making up for the Zhao family over the years.

I wonder what Yi Zhonghai would think if he heard that everyone was vying to provide for Zhao Shanhe in his old age. He would probably say that Zhao Shanhe doesn't need me, but I do. Yi Zhonghai's biggest dream is to have someone to provide for him in his old age.

"Okay, let's not talk about this any more. Everyone should take a day off tomorrow afternoon, and we'll go out for dinner as a family. Then we'll take a photo, and then we'll happily send Daya off to marry the day after tomorrow."

This time, we didn't bring our second uncle's family to take photos during the meal, so this is a group photo of his father Zhao Jin's family.

Sunday

The groom arrived early in the morning, bringing with him young men from the technical department.

Zhao Shanhe personally carried Daya out of the door and handed her to Gao Peng. He said to Gao Peng earnestly, "I'm leaving my sister to you. You must treat her well in the future. I hope you and your husband can be united and live a good life."

"Brother, I can't bear to leave you," Daya cried.

"Don't cry, you know? You have to be happy on a happy day, not only today, but also in the future," said Zhao Shanhe.

Many people pulled sewing machines and new quilts on carts, some pushed bicycles, held radios, and carried thermoses. Big red flowers were tied to the sewing machines, bicycles, and radios.

Everyone in the courtyard who came to watch the fun was shocked by the dowry. This was not just marrying a girl, it was more grand than marrying a wife.

Jia Zhang and several other women said, "It's worth it. So many good things have been taken to my husband's family. I don't know what the Zhao family wants. She's not their biological daughter, so why should they treat her so well?"

"Who says she isn't? Even if she is a biological daughter, she wouldn't be so good. I heard she didn't even ask for a betrothal gift," another old lady said sarcastically.

"Did she marry into a wealthy family? The Zhao family is trying to curry favor with them," another old lady said.

"No, it's not true. The man's family is said to be poor and has a seriously ill mother. The groom is the young man who often comes to send Daya off." The third aunt lives opposite and has first-hand information.

"It's a huge loss, a huge loss," Yan Bugui kept repeating this sentence.

"Dad, what's wrong with you?" Yan Jiecheng shook Yan Bugui and asked.

"You've lost a lot. This is what I taught you. You said we live across the street. If your brother had taken action earlier, these things would have belonged to us, and your brother wouldn't have to worry about his job. Zhao Shanhe would definitely not stand by and watch his brother-in-law be jobless." Yan Bugui felt that he had lost a lot.

"Dad, it's all your fault. Why didn't you let the matchmaker ask earlier? Otherwise, not only would I have gathered all the materials together, I would also have a job," Yan Jiefang complained after hearing what his father said.

"You bastard, you don't have the ability to chase girls, but you blame your father."

When they arrived at the man's house, his neighbors were also shocked by the generosity. They had never heard of such a large dowry for a girl.

"Brother, you are so mean. You didn't even tell me that my sister was getting married. So I shamelessly came over to ask for a glass of wedding wine," Li Huaide said.

"It's my fault, it's all my fault. I'll drink three cups of wine as punishment to Brother Li later," Zhao Shanhe said as he looked at Li Huaide who suddenly appeared in front of him.

Zhao Shanhe had agreed to have a meal between the two families and had not thought of inviting anyone else. Unexpectedly, Li Huaide came by himself, but he had to give him enough face, after all, he was the factory director.

It would be easy if Li Huaide came alone, just add a seat. But if all the leaders from the factory came, we would have to go to the restaurant to add a few tables.