Siheyuan: Since 51

In the blink of an eye, it was Sunday.

Lin Zhiyuan accompanied Lin Cuilan and Wang Aimin, and headed straight to Banqiao Hutong with two chickens, six pounds of pork, and several boxes of cakes.

Along the way, Wang Aimin was tense and didn't speak.

Lin Zhiyuan and Lin Cuilan were quite relaxed, talking and laughing.

Twenty minutes later, the three arrived at the gate of a small courtyard.

Just as I was about to knock on the door, an acquaintance came out from the next yard.

Lin Zhiyuan couldn't help but be surprised, "Director Chu, why are you here?"

Just as he asked, he reacted and frowned slightly, "Is your house next door?"

"Yup!"

Chu Chen came over with a smile and greeted, "Auntie, hello, I am Chu Chen, Chu Xiaoying's cousin."

Hearing Lin Zhiyuan calling him director, Lin Cuilan guessed that he should be her leader, who was probably in a higher position than Lin Zhiyuan. She couldn't help but feel a little nervous, but then she saw Chu Chen's gentle attitude and relaxed immediately.

"Hello, Director Chu."

"Aunt, just call me Xiaochen. Zhiyuan and I are very close."

Chu Chen said, cursing with a smile, "He had just been transferred to work under me, and I was worried that he would be too casual and have a bad influence, so I asked him to call out his job title when he was working. Who knew that this kid would hold a grudge and would not change in private."

Lin Zhiyuan curled his lips imperceptibly, then smiled and said, "Director Chu, I'm just worried that I've gotten used to calling you that, and I might accidentally call you the wrong name again!"

After chatting for a few words, Chu Chen waved his hand and said, "Come on, I'll take you in."

Without even knocking, Chu Chen pushed the door open and walked in.

Lin Zhiyuan and three others followed closely behind.

The courtyard is not big, with three main rooms on the north side, two side rooms on the east and west sides, and no trees planted in the courtyard. Lin Zhiyuan said that it is better not to have his own cross-courtyard.

However, the area is slightly larger than the cross-courtyard, about the same width from east to west, and five or six meters wider from north to south.

After walking a few steps, Chu Chen called out, "Second Uncle, Second Aunt."

Inside the room, a deep male voice came, "Xiao Chen, come in by yourself, what are you shouting for!"

Chu Chen raised his voice and asked with a smile: "Second Uncle, someone from Xiaoying's boyfriend's family is coming, aren't you going to come out to greet them?"

"what?"

There was a cry of surprise, and then a middle-aged couple and a young man came out of the house.

After Chu Chen's introduction, we learned that the three people were Chu Xiaoying's parents and younger brother.

Chu's father, Chu Dachuan, is of medium build, with a weathered face and a slight hunchback.

Chu's mother, Fan Hong, is not tall, very thin, and has slightly rough skin.

The younger brother, Chu Xiaoliang, looks about fourteen or fifteen years old. He looks very lively and his words and actions are very similar to Xu Damao. It is estimated that the two of them can pee in the same pot.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone went to the living room and sat down.

Chu Xiaoying also came out from the inner room, looking shy, and sat behind her parents.

Chu Chen acted as a go-between and the two sides had friendly communication.

After chatting about daily chores for a while, Lin Cuilan was the first to get to the point.

"As for the two children, we have known each other for a few months and they get along well. My son Ai Min is a little shy, but he is a good person. I like your daughter, too. I think we should get married!"

Chu Chen chimed in, "Uncle, Aunt, I have heard about Ai Min privately at the factory. He has a good character and knows how to treat others."

Chu Dachuan smiled heartily and waved his hand slightly, "No need to ask me, as long as the two children get along well."

Fan Hong also smiled and said, "Okay, Sister Lin, let's find a matchmaker to go through the process later!"

Good things will happen. As for finding a matchmaker and going through the process, Fan Hong was particular. Lin Cuilan did not refuse and immediately agreed, "Okay, I'll arrange it later."

Lin Zhiyuan glanced sideways and gave Wang Aimin a look.

Wang Aimin quickly stood up and assured, "Uncle and aunt, don't worry, I will definitely treat Xiaoying well, and she won't even have to cook for me in the future."

Chu Xiaoying rolled her eyes. "You are a chef, and you expect me to cook for you. Do you have the nerve to do that?"

Chu Dachuan's face turned serious and he scolded, "Xiaoying, how can you talk like that?"

Fan Hong also said apologetically, "Sister Lin, I have spoiled this girl."

Chu Xiaoying curled her lips and muttered, "That's how it is!"

Lin Cuilan smiled cheerfully, "No way, I think Xiaoying has a good personality, but my Aimin is like a wooden man, so I have to find someone who is cheerful and outgoing. Otherwise, our life together will be so boring in the future."

Wang Aimin also quickly spoke up, "Uncle and aunt, please don't criticize Xiaoying. I think she is right."

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell silent, followed by a burst of laughter.

The corners of Chu Xiaoying's mouth rose slightly, revealing a hint of pride.

Chu Dachuan sighed leisurely: "This girl is also lucky. Sister Lin is magnanimous, loves the people, and cares for people."

……

The more they talked, the more satisfied they were. Both sides decided to deepen their cooperation and reached a consensus.

After lunch, after sitting for a while, Lin Cuilan said goodbye on behalf of the three people.

"That's all for today. We won't bother you any more. I'll come visit you again tomorrow."

Fan Hong hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay, "Why are you in such a hurry? Sit down for a while and come back after you have dinner!"

"No, no, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

After leaving the courtyard, Lin Zhiyuan and the other two were about to leave when Chu Chen, who had just had a free meal, smiled and said, "Aunt, you and Aimin go back first. I have something to talk to Zhiyuan about."

Lin Cuilan was stunned for a moment, then she said with a smile: "Okay, then Aimin and I will leave first."

The two left.

Lin Zhiyuan turned around and asked with a smile: "Director Chu, what's the matter?"

Chu Chen gestured with his hand, "Let's go to my house and talk."

Coming to the next door, the yard was basically the same as Chu Xiaoying's house.

Go into the living room.

A middle-aged man with a resolute face was sitting upright on a chair.

Chu Chen introduced with a smile: "Xiao Lin, this is my dad. Dad, this is Lin Zhiyuan, who my sister mentioned before."

Lin Zhiyuan smiled and said hello, "Uncle Chu, hello, just call me Xiao Lin."

"I'll call you Zhiyuan, it sounds more intimate." Father Chu smiled heartily, "You can just call me Uncle Chu!"

Lin Zhiyuan was slightly startled, then smiled and replied, "Okay, Mr. Chu."

Father Chu took out a cigarette box and asked with a smile, "Do you smoke?"

Lin Zhiyuan quickly took out a cigarette and handed it to him, "Uncle Chu, take mine."

Chu Chen doesn't smoke, but Chu's father and Lin Zhiyuan each have a Daqianmen cigarette.

Father Chu took a puff of his cigarette and said calmly, "Today, I want to see you."

Do you want to see me?

We have no intersection!

Is it because he wanted to give Chu Xiang some advice?

Lin Zhiyuan thought a lot in an instant, his heart was confused, but his expression remained normal. He just smiled and didn't speak in a hurry.

"Not bad, you have determination."

Father Chu praised and asked with a smile, "I heard that you have a unique way of thinking about things. What do you think about the village fight?"

Village fight?

Lin Zhiyuan recalled the gossip he heard a few months ago.

It was said that there were two villages in Daxing County where a fight broke out over watering the fields. Well, it was a very fierce fight and they even fired guns.

But, what do I think about this?

how can i say

After finishing his cigarette, Lin Zhiyuan didn't say a word.

Father Chu passed him another one and said, "It's okay. Take your time to think about it. One is not enough. I have more. We are just chatting casually. Let's talk about whatever comes to mind!"

Subconsciously taking the cigarette, Lin Zhiyuan pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "Uncle Chu, it is definitely impossible to eliminate it. Without water, there will be no harvest, unless the water problem can be solved."

"reasonable."

Father Chu nodded, "But we can't just watch the village engage in a firefight, right?"

"If guns could be banned, maybe it would be better."

Hearing this, Father Chu laughed and said, "The idea is indeed unique, but it is not realistic."

After chatting casually for a while, Lin Zhiyuan left near the evening.

After seeing Lin Zhiyuan off, Chu Chen returned to the living room.

"Dad, what do you say?"