Siheyuan Shangpeng

In Shang Qi's small courtyard, a group of people were looking forward to it. He Daqing and his son were busy in the kitchen. Shang Liang, He Yushui, Tian Silin, Li Tie and other four children were studying in the study, and the sounds of studying could be heard from inside. Tian Xiaocao was lying on a rocking chair basking in the sun.

When Shang Qi drove to the small courtyard and parked the car, Shang Peng jumped out of the car, picked up his bag and went to open the door. Everyone in the courtyard was attracted by the sound of the door opening, and they all came out to look at the door involuntarily. Even Jun Zhijiao let the four children take a rest and came out to watch.

Just like that, Wang Nan walked into the yard generously under everyone's gaze, and before Shang Qi introduced herself, she said, "Hello everyone, my name is Wang Nan, and I'm Brother Qi's girlfriend."

Everyone was considerate and didn't make a fuss. Shang Xue stepped forward and introduced everyone one by one.

After seeing each other, everyone greeted each other and started to go about their own business. Because it was almost noon, Shang Xue took Wang Nan to wash up, and then they started eating.

Looking at the food on the table, Wang Nan showed a surprised expression for the first time. The disaster has become more and more serious since the 1960s. It is said that people have begun to starve to death in some places. Because the winter wheat is not yet mature and the others have just started to be planted, it has been droughty, so this year is particularly difficult. Wang Nan saw many refugees along the way. If she had not been a retired soldier and could take the train, she probably would not have been able to come all the way here. It was too chaotic.

After being surprised, he didn't say anything. After all, this is the old city. Yes, the rabbit's heart and some food can still be obtained.

After the meal, everyone became familiar with each other. He Daqing wanted to say something but hesitated, and finally didn't say it. The same went for Tian Xiaocao.

Shang Peng saw it but he couldn't say anything. After all, Shang's father and mother were not around, and Shang Qi's marriage should have been arranged by the elders. However, He Daqing was a man, so it would not be logical for him to say so. What's more, Tian Xiaocao's situation made it even harder to say.

After the meal, Shang Qi said that he would take Wang Nan to see his master. As soon as he said that, He Daqing felt relieved.

After the Shang family brothers and sisters left, He Daqing and his son started to get busy again.

The Shang family arrived at the old man's house. After introducing themselves and chatting for a while, the old man spoke directly: "Xiao Nan, it stands to reason that Shang Qi's parents should talk about this matter, but you also know that Shang Qi's parents have gone to support construction, so let me bring up this matter. What do you think of Shang Qi?"

Wang Nan blushed and said to the old man, "Master, my family used to live in Sijiu City, but my parents and brother have joined the army and are not in Sijiu City now. I have already discussed this with them before I came here. They want me and Brother Qi to get married as soon as possible because they can't make it back. I don't have any relatives in Sijiu City, so I have already issued the letters of introduction. Brother Qi and I will go to get the marriage certificate soon. After all, this is a new country with new ideas, especially in this year. I will not plan to hold a wedding banquet. At that time, my family will set up two tables in Brother Qi's courtyard."

The old man was very surprised. He looked at Wang Nan and then at Shang Qi and asked, "Have you two discussed it?"

Shang Qi nodded and said, "We had already discussed this before Xiaonan came. Grandpa, please inform the senior uncles and aunts later. It's not that I don't want to invite them for a drink, but we really can't have a grand celebration in this era."

The old man sighed and said, "Okay, leave this to me, old man. I'll notify your uncles and uncles. This is too sudden for you to notify them in advance."

Shang Qi scratched his head and said, "Master, it's not that I don't want to inform you. I can get the things, but it will have a bad impact. The steel mill has attracted everyone's attention now, so it's better to have less trouble than more."

The old man thought for a moment and said, "Then it should be okay for me to join in the fun, old man?"

Shang Qi quickly said, "Master, of course you can go. I'll come pick you up later. Master's aunt will also go. I won't see the others. I hope they can understand."

The old man slapped the table and said, "Don't worry about them. They definitely want to come, but this matter really can't be made into a big deal.

The food for those families was brought by Xiaopeng’s friends. They always told me that they would give you generous gifts when you get married.”

Shang Peng interrupted, "Master, don't you still have me? When I get married, I can just ask the uncles and aunts to be more casual with me, haha..."

The old man smiled and said, "Okay, it's up to you!"

They chatted for a while and then said goodbye and left, agreeing to pick up the old man later. Instead of going home, they went directly to the street office. Shang Qi's certificate had already been issued when Wang Nan arrived. After all, his marriage in this position required review.

The two men took their things into the street office and did not come out for a long time. After all, Shang Qi's identity and marriage needed to be verified with higher authorities. When the two men came out, each of them was holding a big award certificate.

Shang Peng and Shang Xue were happy for the two of them when they saw the certificates they were holding. Shang Peng couldn't help but tease Shang Xue, "Sister, my eldest brother is getting married, and you're the next one. Is there anyone courting you? Tell me about it."

Wang Nan also expressed her curiosity, but Shang Xue didn't care and said, "What's so good about being a man? I want to live alone for myself. If I get married, I have to have children and take care of their whole family. I won't get married!"

Shang Peng then asked, "You don't want to get married? Then what should I do? I'm almost old, how can I get married if you don't get married? Besides, who will take care of you when you get old? You should get married quickly while you are still young, so that you won't become an old maid in the future. When my parents come back, they will scold me and my brother."

Shang Qi also tried to persuade Shang Xue, but Shang Xue was determined not to do anything.

Wang Nan didn't say a word, so Shang Peng couldn't help but say, "Sister-in-law, can you also persuade my sister?"

Wang Nan chuckled and said, "That's because Xiaoxue hasn't met the right person. I used to think why should I get married? Xiaoxue has the same idea, but everything will be fine after she met your brother. You two brothers can rest assured. When the time comes, I will introduce two good people to Xiaoxue, and she will gradually come to her senses."

The two brothers looked at each other, and Shang Peng couldn't help but sigh: "Women are really magical creatures."

When we returned to Shang Qi's courtyard, it had already been decorated with wedding characters, red lanterns and everything else.

Li Huaide had already arrived and was chatting with He Daqing. Zhang Heng, who was rarely seen, had also arrived and was studying the sycamore tree in the yard by himself.

After saying hello to everyone, Shang Xue accompanied Wang Nan, He Yushui and Tian Silin to take a shower. Shang Peng drove Shang Qi's car to pick up the old man. The rest of the men, except for poor He Yuzhu who was cooking, were chatting.