Siheyuan: He Yuzhu since 1958

Chapter 244 Yan Jiecheng seeks help from a matchmaker

"Yu Li! Who's the guy next to you?!" As soon as she entered the alley, a neighbor who was familiar with Yu Li greeted her and asked who the person next to her was.

Yu Li replied: "Auntie Zhou, this is my boyfriend. He's coming to visit today!"

"Oh?! This guy doesn't look that good. But as long as he's honest, that's fine."

After Aunt Zhou left, Yu Li looked at Yan Jiecheng awkwardly and said, "She is just like that. Don't take it to heart."

Yan Jiecheng said, "I really don't look that good?! That can't be helped. You've seen my dad, too. He's not very old, but he looks like an old man. I'm a natural disaster. So, when I marry you, our child will look like you."

"You wish!" Yu Li blushed, spat at Yan Jiecheng, and unconsciously quickened her pace.

"Sister!" As Yu Li and Yan Jiecheng just arrived at the door of their home, Yu Li's younger brother Yu Dabao's voice rang out.

Yu Li introduced: "Xie Cheng, this is my brother Yu Dabao!"

"Hello!" Yan Jiecheng took out a handful of White Rabbit milk candies from his pocket and stuffed them into Yu Dabao's hand.

When Yu Dabao saw the White Rabbit candy, a bright smile immediately appeared on his face, and he thought to himself: "Don't people say that the Yan family is very stingy?! Why is he different from the rumors?!"

Yu Li said with some distress: "Why did you give him so much?!"

Yan Jiecheng pretended to be indifferent and said, "He is my brother-in-law. If I don't please him now, when will I please him?!"

"I won't talk to you anymore! Let's go in!" After saying that, Yu Li took Yan Jiecheng into the house.

Meanwhile, Yu Dabao had already returned home and told his parents and Yu Haitang about Yan Jiecheng's gifts. Yu Li's father said, "It seems that this young man is quite good. At least he knows etiquette."

Yu Li's mother said, "Don't jump to conclusions too early. Let's wait until we see the real person!"

After Yu Li brought Yan Jiecheng in, she introduced him to her parents and sister. Yan Jiecheng greeted everyone present and put the things in his hand on the table. When Yu Li's father saw the wine on the table, he couldn't take his eyes off it. At the suggestion of Yu Li's mother, Yu Li's father came back to his senses and started chatting with Yan Jiecheng.

The Yu family had made two preparations. If Yan Jiecheng behaved well, they would keep him for dinner. If he did not behave well, they would send him away before dinner. Since Yan Jiecheng was so sensible this time, the Yu family did not plan to drive him away. It was almost eleven o'clock in the afternoon. Yu Li's mother had just urged her two daughters to set the table. Yan Jiecheng heard the noise and wanted to help, but was stopped by Yu Li's father.

After lunch, Yu Li's father took Yan Jiecheng to talk for a while, and they agreed that next Thursday, Yu Li would have a day off, and Yan Jiecheng would bring someone to propose marriage.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Yan Jiecheng exchanged a few words with Yu's family, and then took Yu Li out. A little after three o'clock in the afternoon, Yan Jiecheng and Yu Li finished watching a movie. After sending Yu Li home, Yan Jiecheng returned to his own home.

As soon as he entered the courtyard gate, Yan Jiecheng was stopped by Yan Bugui. Yan Bugui asked, "Jiecheng, what happened?!"

Yan Jiecheng smiled and said, "With my ability, what can't I accomplish?! The marriage is settled. But Yu Li's father asked me to bring someone to propose marriage on Thursday."

Yan Bugui smiled and nodded, agreeing, "It's only right to propose marriage." Then he asked, "Who are you going to ask to propose marriage?!"

Yan Jiecheng replied, "I plan to spend one yuan to ask Aunt Zhang at the entrance of the alley to help me propose marriage."

"One dollar?! This kid really doesn't take money seriously!" Yan Bugui muttered in his heart, and said, "Well, give me this dollar. I'll help you find someone. What do you think?!"

Yan Jiecheng said, "Dad, you are not trying to make a profit from this, are you?! I tell you, this is a major event in my life. Don't ruin my business for a few petty gains! I will never forgive you!"

"Ouch?! Do you think you've grown strong enough to rebel against your father?!" Yan Bugui looked at Yan Jiecheng.

Yan Jiecheng said: "If you don't believe me, you can try it?!"

Yan Bugui's face changed and he said, "Okay! Do whatever you want with this matter. I don't care anymore! Let's see what you can do?!" After that, Yan Bugui went home angrily.

Yan Bugui had planned to take over the matchmaking job. Yan Jiecheng would pay one dollar, and he could make at least fifty cents. Then he would take over the job of preparing gifts for the marriage proposal. There was plenty of money in this, and he could make a few dollars. Even if he couldn't make much, he could still make enough for a braised pork meal. Unfortunately, all these plans fell through.

The third aunt saw Yan Bugui was unhappy after he came back, and couldn't help asking, "Old Yan, who made you angry again?!"

Yan Bugui replied: "Who else could it be except Yan Jiecheng?! This kid has grown strong now, and he actually dares to threaten me?!"

The third aunt said in surprise: "This is not possible?!"

Yan Bugui said, "Why not? He was just at the door. I asked him about his visit with good intentions. The Yu family asked him to find someone to propose marriage. I wanted to take over this matter. This guy is like a dog biting Lu Dongbin, he doesn't know how to appreciate a good person! He even threatened me, saying that if I ruined his business, he would be rude to me. I haven't done anything yet, but he already doesn't believe me."

The third aunt said, "Didn't you say that children and grandchildren will have their own blessings? Since he doesn't want us to get involved in this matter, let's not get involved!"

Yan Bugui said sternly: "That's all money!"

Yan Jiecheng, who was standing outside the door, couldn't help but smile after listening to his parents' conversation, and said to himself: "Dad! You have to choose the right time to be stingy. You are so stingy, I don't know how my mom fell in love with you in the first place. If you want to be stingy, you should wait until I get married, right?! If you are stingy now, you may not have a wife easily." Yan Jiecheng didn't want to go in and argue with Yan Bugui, so he went straight back to his room.

The next day, after get off work, Yan Jiecheng was on his way home and turned into a courtyard at the entrance of the alley. The old man and old woman who were chatting at the door saw Yan Jiecheng and asked, "Young man, who are you looking for?!"

Yan Jiecheng said, "I am Yan Jiecheng, the eldest son of Yan Bugui, from Courtyard No. 95. I am looking for Aunt Zhang who lives here."

"Who is looking for me?!" At this time, Aunt Zhang walked out from the yard.

Yan Jiecheng smiled and asked, "Are you Aunt Zhang Xiao'e?!"

Aunt Zhang nodded and replied, "It's me!" Then she asked, "What do you want from me?!"

Yan Jiecheng asked, "Aunt Zhang, are you free this Thursday?!"

When Aunt Zhang heard that there was business, she immediately smiled and said, "Yes! Even if I don't have time, I will squeeze it out for you." Then she urged, "Come inside and talk to me!"

"Hey!" Yan Jiecheng responded and followed Aunt Zhang into the yard.

After entering the house, Aunt Zhang asked Yan Jiecheng to sit down, poured a glass of water and placed it in front of Yan Jiecheng, and asked, "Young man, which girl do you like?!"

Yan Jiecheng said, "Aunt Zhang, I have a crush on Yu Li from the old Yu family. I went to her house on Sunday. We agreed to go to her house to propose marriage this Thursday. Your name is well-known in our area. So I want to ask for your help. Don't worry, I won't ask for your help in vain. After the matter is completed, I will give you one yuan as a reward for your hard work."

When Aunt Zhang heard Yan Jiecheng offer one yuan, her eyes lit up instantly and she said, "Okay! Meet me at the gate of the courtyard at eight o'clock on Thursday morning. In addition, you need to prepare four kinds of gifts when you come to propose marriage, so you must prepare them in advance. There is also the betrothal gift. Nowadays, the betrothal gifts in our area are mostly between ten and twenty yuan. How much do you plan to give?!"