Chapter 11

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, it was a rare sunny day. I was paying New Year's greetings outside. My nephew came to tell me that I wanted me to go home early. There was an urgent matter. I was leaving at that time. I was kept by my master and had to eat before I let it go. There was no way, so I hurriedly finished the meal and said goodbye.

When I got home, it was almost dark. When I entered the house, I saw that the dining table was already set up. My second brother, sister-in-law and cousin were all in the house. I went in and said hello to them, and then sat around the table together. In the country rules, adult women generally cannot serve the table. After my repeated requests, my cousin and sister-in-law sat up.

Mom went to the kitchen to cook

After a few greetings, I asked: Dad, what's wrong with asking me to come back?

Dad glared at me and asked you to come back and there must be something to do. What's the matter? Ask your sister

Niu Er Ah, my cousin spoke without waiting for me to ask, and he still called me my nickname: The three brothers are all very capable, and they are righteous. They become relatives with them. I am afraid no one in this village will dare to bully you. Don’t say that you are amazing in the township government. In this village, many things still need to be done by these talents.

Slowly, sister, what's going on? Why do I become more confused the more I listened? I interrupted my cousin

The two sisters-in-law giggled together: I'm looking for a wife for you

Ah? My brain suddenly shorted, it felt like the girl suddenly recognized me as a father

I have seen this girl, she looks very handsome and is only seventeen years old. I asked Blind Wang to calculate that you two are very compatible. I don’t know what my cow attracted to me. They insist on looking at you. The day after tomorrow, let’s go over and take a look. Ha? When my cousin said this, she looked happy.

The day after tomorrow? If you don’t go, I will... Blind date, I don’t have this idea, so I have to refuse

Now, what else? Do you think you are young? Look at your playmates and sons who ran away all over the mountains when you were a child. Are you having any problems? I can't be embarrassed. Your sister has been busy running away for you. I'll go the day after tomorrow! My dad put down the wine glass that was already holding on his lips, interrupted me rudely, and made a decision for me.

I know that there is still a custom of early marriage in the countryside. Most people like me who are in their twenties get married. They are not married, but they are people from poor families. They just returned to their hometown and came to the house shortly after returning home. At that time, they were worried about returning home. In addition, my girlfriend from college heard that I was going back to my hometown, so she said goodbye to me without hesitation. She had a strong resistance to women, so she refused them all. For example, I was unwilling to find a wife for my condition. People might be considered to have physical defects. My dad could not tolerate it.

If you go, you can't blame me if you don't like me. I can't disobey my dad's intentions, and it's not easy to disobey my cousin's face.

Who said that you will become Ah as soon as you go? The marriage is decided by God. Let’s talk about it again and again. My cousin saw that I agreed and was very happy to enlighten me.

After dinner, the two brothers and dad played poker, and the sisters-in-law took care of their naughty nephews. My cousin helped my mother clean up. I watched the game with boredom for a while and came to the dam outside the house alone.

The moonlight was quietly spreading on the ground, and the trees in the distance were faintly covered with a layer of gauze. There were layers of clear clouds in the sky, like smoke and fog, covering the moonlight

Niu'er, what are you doing? I looked back and saw that my cousin was standing behind me.

My cousin under the moonlight seemed more charming than usual. I walked over and held her hand. The long period of physical labor has made her hands a little rough, but the elasticity is still the same.

My cousin lowered her head and gently asked me to hold it for a while, and soon pulled it back: Don't do this, it's not good for people to see it. When the cow grows up, she should have her own circle.

My cousin's humble words evoked childhood memories. I clearly remember that that day was also a good moonlight...

I have told you clearly? My cousin's question brought my thoughts back from my distant childhood to the present. Seeing my confused look, my cousin said angrily: You didn't listen to what I told you, right?

No, I'm listening

Humph, my cousin expressed his dissatisfaction: When I went there, I kept your college student and director's airs a little bit. You were going on a blind date, not doing a check-up.

Actually, you know this family. You have fought with them before. The cousin of the Xiawan Xue family mentioned again, I still don’t remember it. When I was a child, I had a lot of fights with the Xiawan surname Xue. The whole Xiawan surname is almost the same as most of our surnames Cao. How can I remember so much?

Blind date is very simple, just take a look at both sides without even saying anything

Both parties thought the first impression was OK, so they started a bride. The man gave some gifts, and the two started to interact. Finally, they got engaged and had a big banquet. The woman settled down at the man's house. As for legal marriage, most of them were only old enough to get the re-issue after becoming parents.

Isn't it just a glance? I encourage myself

After breakfast on the morning of the fifth day of the lunar month, amid the laughter of my parents' advice and my sister-in-law, I followed my cousin out. On the branches at the door, a magpies were chirping. Well, I am lucky, this will be done. My cousin looks happy.

Compared to me who was perfunctory, the Xue family seemed to be a little too grand. Seeing my cousin and I arrived, I set off a small firecracker, which was treated as a distinguished guest, which made me embarrassed.

I still exchanged greetings when I entered the house. I saw the vaguely familiar face of the third son of the Xue family. After thinking for a long time, I finally remembered it. I shouted without hesitation: Dogwa, it's you Ah

Seeing that I recognized him, Xue Laosan nodded happily: It's Ah or Ah, I didn't dare to say it for now, I'm afraid you'll forget it.

Can you forget someone else and be beaten? You and your second brother beat me up into the paddy fields, but when you went back, you were beaten by your dad. Damn, I have never suffered such a big loss before. I swear, and everyone in the room laughed

With a good start, the atmosphere became much easier and more talked with the Xue brothers, and they chatted with each other. It was not until a lively girl flashed behind the curtain that I remembered the purpose.

The father of the Xue family spoke: Come on, Qinwazi, this is Director Cao, Director Cao, this is Xue Qin, my daughter

Girl in red!

I was shocked and almost shouted out. Fortunately, I responded quickly and quickly used the most teaching greeting: Hello, sister of the Xue family

Hello, Director Cao replied like a parrot, looked at me, turned his face immediately, and I quickly turned my head and stopped looking at her.

Come on, drink and drink. Boss Xue laughed and picked up the wine glass

I was already a little fluttering after coming out of the Xue family. The Xue family brothers wanted to give it away, but my cousin refused to let me go.

Halfway through the road, I was drunk and my walking became even more crooked. My cousin saw that I was unsteady in the road and was afraid that I would fall, so she put my hand on her shoulder and supported me.

I seem to be hugging a cloud, a fog, a warm steam covered in air

I buried my face on her round shoulders, her hair, her skin, the fallen leaves and the smell of the soil, mixed into a scent of intoxicating fragrance

My hand unconsciously reached to her chest. My cousin held my hand and refused to let me touch her. He whispered: Niu'er Ah, you have grown up, you should live your own family, I've become a mother, don't think about the past, ha?

A bird is called in somewhere

The branches swayed, and a few yellow leaves fell down

It was noon when I got up. My dad asked with a smile: How about it?

Dizzy, the alcohol hasn't passed yet, I answered honestly

No, I didn't ask if you were dizzy or not, what about your blind date

Oh, I have no impression of anything except drinking yesterday

Of course I know your appearance, I asked you what you think? My dad was obviously a little angry and started yelling with his throat open.

My father's loud shout woke up my brain, which was still fighting with alcohol. I quickly cheered up: Dad, how will it happen so quickly? I have to think about it.

Well, this is a big deal. Do you have to think about it? After thinking about it, I will tell your sister. Dad is still satisfied with my answer.

After listening to my father's words, I looked up and listened again, saying: Where is the sister?

I went back early in the morning. I came for a few days and there was something to do at home. Mom came in with a plate of dishes and took over the conversation.

I still want to talk to my cousin, but she left. I feel a little disappointed