Siheyuan: 55 years, starting from a buyer

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Facing his son's dissatisfaction, Yan Fugui hesitated for a moment and then said firmly: "You can only be exempted for one month at most. You don't have to pay the rest. Save it for the cost of marrying a wife in the future."

Yan Jiecheng thought about it and felt that it was good to relieve his father's pressure, so he reluctantly accepted his proposal: "Okay, then mom, you start looking for a competent matchmaker tomorrow."

Yan Jiecheng knew that he couldn't find an unsatisfactory wife, otherwise he would be disgraced in the whole courtyard. "Okay, Mom, then you go ask tomorrow and try to find a good one." After saying that, he did not forget to add, "Also, Mom, I may need money to find a matchmaker, can you give me some first..."

"One dollar?" Yan Jiecheng asked in surprise, not understanding why this dollar was needed.

The third aunt complained a little: "I'm busy all the time for you, and I also have to find a matchmaker. Which of these things doesn't cost money?"

"Ah? You want me to pay for it?" Yan Jiecheng seemed quite confused.

"Where will the money come from if I don't pay out of my own pocket?" Auntie said confidently, "Although helping my son get married is a big deal, I can't let him go without spending a penny."

In her mind, although arranging a marriage is a responsibility, from a financial perspective, her son should indeed bear part of the expenses.

Finally, Yan Jiecheng had to sigh and agree: "Okay, then I'll go back tonight and give it to you tomorrow morning."

"You go ahead," replied my aunt.

After entering the room, Yan Fugui suddenly mentioned: "I heard that now when you go to the street office to register for marriage, the matchmaker fee is waived, and they will help with the planning."

"No, I don't trust the person introduced by the street office. Who knows what kind of person will pop up.

Your family is a family of scholars, so this matter cannot be left unanswered. "Aunt is very knowledgeable about the outside world, especially about family affairs like this.

"But this... our family's reputation..." Yan Fugui was a little uneasy, and his words revealed his worry about his family's reputation.

Muttering quietly in her heart, she knew that everyone knew how noble their family was, and she cared about the things that outsiders did not understand.

Yan Fugui asked again: "Do you know what happened?"

"The Zhang family next door has an older child who has not yet found a marriage. The street office introduced him to a woman who I heard is a widow.

But later, his identity was exposed, which caused a stir in the city, and now it is in chaos. "Auntie elaborated on her observations and understanding.

Yan Fugui pressed on: "So most of the people who were introduced by the street are those... women who have turned over a new leaf?"

"It's hard to say. Their backgrounds are too complicated and they are well versed in worldly affairs. Nothing can be hidden." Aunt stated her point of view again.

"Hmm... let me think about this..." Yan Fugui fell into deep thought, rubbing his chin with both hands, as if thinking about something.

"Forget it, don't think too much, go to bed early." Aunt stretched, "I was already sleepy. If it weren't for your wedding, I would have gone to bed earlier."

At this time, Mr. Chen had no idea about the busy preparations going on at home.

Even if he knew, it wouldn't matter. He felt it had nothing to do with him anyway.

"Son, your home has all the daily necessities!" said Chen's mother, looking at the neatly organized furnishings at home.

Mr. Chen smiled and said, "When I worked in the store, I was used to having everything I needed, so naturally I didn't lack anything."

Mother Chen nodded with satisfaction, and after carefully checking every corner and the kitchen, she said, "Let's buy two more kettles, and then we'll have everything ready."

"Okay, I'll go to the store and buy it tomorrow." Mr. Chen promised.

Then, my mother suggested: "Let's go to the factory and get some cloth when we have some free time. My sister-in-law and I can make you new bedding."

"Good idea, but it's getting late. You should go to bed first. You have to go to work tomorrow." Mr. Chen reminded his mother to rest early.

"Then take a break." She nodded.

"Okay, Mom, it's time for you to rest."

One day when the dawn was just breaking, when Mr. Chen was driving Li Sisi to work, Li Sisi casually mentioned: "The matchmaker came to our house yesterday."

Upon hearing this topic, Mr. Chen stopped the car immediately. "Did the matchmaker go to your house last night?" he asked with concern.

Li Sisi nodded gently: "Yes."

"What do your family members say?" Mr. Chen asked nervously.

Li Sisi said: "Mom said she wanted to meet you first. If everything is satisfactory, she will discuss the wedding."

Li Sisi further added: "Mom noticed that you were the one who picked me up during this period."

"How did she find out?" Mr. Chen originally intended to let Li Sisi's parents know about this, but he pretended to be surprised and asked.

"My mother said that I go home earlier, so I came to see you." Li Sisi lowered her head and said softly. "What did your mother say?" he asked.

"She didn't say much, just asked about your situation and what she thought of the two of us." Li Sisi answered truthfully.

"So how did you answer that time?" Mr. Chen asked with a smile.

"I'm embarrassed to tell her..." Li Sisi said in a low voice, her shy face flushed.

"Ha." Mr. Chen couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Don't laugh at me." Li Sisi gently hit Chen Sheng's hand.

"No more laughing, no more laughing.

How about we find a time and let the matchmaker arrange it so that the two families can have dinner together?" Chen Sheng put away his smile and suggested seriously.

Li Sisi nodded slightly in agreement.

In the morning that followed, they walked side by side on the street without exchanging any words.

After a while, Mr. Chen noticed that Li Sisi's hands were cold, and said with concern: "Your hands are frozen..."

Li Sisi didn't say anything and didn't struggle. She just lowered her head and played with the gravel on the side of the road. This was the first time that Mr. Chen held Li Sisi's hand in front of others. Unfortunately, the road was too short and they would reach the end in a moment.

"I'm here." Li Sisi announced in a low voice.

Mr. Chen stopped the car, gently wrapped her hands in his palms to warm them, then looked deep into her eyes and said, "Don't be afraid, I will cherish you."

Li Sisi nodded again, her nervousness faintly palpable.

Mr. Chen knew that she might be immersed in pre-marital anxiety.

"Come in quickly." Mr. Chen rubbed Li Sisi's cold fingers and then let go.

"Okay, see you tonight!" Li Sisi finally raised her eyes and looked a little shy when facing Mr. Chen.

After walking a few steps, Li Sisi turned around and gave Chen Sheng a bright smile.

Mr. Chen raised his hand to block the glaring sunlight. Despite the blinding brightness, he tried to keep his eyes wide open, hoping to engrave that sweet smile deep in his memory.

The rest of the preparations were handled by my mother.

"Mr. Chen, you must invite Li Sisi and her family to our house for dinner this weekend." One evening, my mother suddenly told me.

It turned out that the mother had been at home with her son for the previous two days and had watched him live before returning to her own residence.

"Isn't it just the day after tomorrow?" Mr. Chen was puzzled.

"Yes, I originally wanted to hold it here so that I could find out more about your living conditions, but now I think my place is bigger," the mother explained.

“Okay, then I’ll go home and do some cleaning after get off work tomorrow, and then go out to buy ingredients,” Mr. Chen replied.

"Remember to tidy up your end, in case you invite them to your home to see where you live, which is very possible." The mother emphasized the reminder again.

“Mom, don’t worry.

I'm ready for everything." Chen Sheng assured with a smile.

"Then I'll go back first." said the mother and left.

"It's so late, you still have to go home?" Mr. Chen couldn't help but worry.

"I've already told you, I just came here to tell you." she replied.

"Okay, then I'll drive you home. I don't have anything to do right now." Mr. Chen took the initiative to suggest.

Their marriage went smoothly, but they encountered difficulties in their careers.

As soon as Chen Sheng arrived at the office, he encountered a problem:

The sudden knock on the door was as shocking as thunder: "Bang, bang, bang"!

"Come in!" Mr. Chen hurriedly folded the newspapers on the table and saw Xu Chong walk in with a respectful expression on his face.

His curiosity surged: "Xu Chong, is there something you want to talk to me about?"

Recently, Mr. Chen has indeed assigned Xu Chong a series of challenging tasks, the first of which is to ask him to go to the suburbs to review the data.

This annual merchandise allocation plan assigned him to stores with sluggish sales, including some suburban stores, so he had to run around outside for five days and nights before he could return.

Xu Chong returned to the office, his face dusty, even though the team was supposed to work together on this and not have to visit stores in remote areas so often. "Well, Team Leader Chen, do you have any other plans tonight? My colleagues suggested that we have dinner together to celebrate your hard work." Xu Chong asked with a polite smile.

Hearing this and looking at his slightly embarrassed appearance, Chen Sheng knew that these tasks had obviously exhausted Xu Chong. "Well, then you don't have to bother to hire me.

It's my turn to treat you all tonight.

You go find a high-end restaurant and make a reservation. We can all have a great time tonight and tell everyone to stay at the company for dinner." Chen said with a smile.

"Okay, team leader, please rest assured. Leave everything to me," Xu Chong felt much more relaxed because of Chen Sheng's tolerance.

It is not a pleasant thing to continue to be under pressure from your boss every day. You will feel exhausted after just a few days.

"Go ahead." Mr. Chen picked up the newspaper again and began to read the new content attentively.

Xu Chong left the office, closed the door quietly, and then shouted outside, "Everyone listen, team leader Chen said he will treat us tonight."

Mr. Chen thought secretly that maybe Xu Chong was actually quite smart, and this move was just to let him see the cooperation and mutual support within the team.

"That's great, the team leader wants to treat us! That's awesome!" The cheers of Wang Shuwen and Zhang Hua came from a distance.

"Xu Chong, didn't you just say that you were the one who invited everyone? How come you became the team leader?" Zhang Hua asked curiously.

"Hey, your boss is generous and inviting you to dinner is a courtesy. Just go with him and don't be picky," Xu Chong explained.

"I won't ask anyone to treat me." Zhang Hua responded disapprovingly, with a tone of contempt.