Siheyuan: Jie Hu Lou Xiao'e

Su Ci prepared the most traditional eight kinds of gifts to propose marriage to the Lou family: cigarettes, wine, tea, sugar, cakes, noodles, fish, and meat.

These eight items are all of good quality and high-end, and are prepared in double portions.

The tea was Biluochun, which Lou’s father loved to drink; the cigarettes and wine were the most expensive in the supply and marketing cooperative; two large carp and two huge pig hind legs were selected; the candies and cakes were the most popular ones on the market;

Only the noodles are ordinary noodles.

In addition, I prepared two boxes of high-end supplements for Lou’s father and Lou’s mother, one box of ginseng and one box of cordyceps. It took several trips to prepare all these things.

Su Ci packed all the gifts into two large baskets, tied them on the back seat of the bicycle, and rode to Lou's house.

Everyone in the courtyard realized that something good was about to happen when they saw Su Ci making such a big show, and they all started talking about it.

Su Ci held two boxes of supplements in his hands and knocked on Lou Xiao'e's door.

It was Lou's mother who opened the door.

"Oh, Xiao Su is here, come on, come in quickly." Seeing that it was Su Ci, she quickly called him in.

Su Ci said hello and handed the gift box in his hand to Lou's mother: "Hello, aunt, I'm here to see you and uncle. Is uncle not at home?"

When Lou Xiao'e heard the noise, she came out of the room early and kept staring at Su Ci.

Lou's mother took the gift box and greeted him warmly: "Just come and sit down. Your uncle is at home. I'll call him."

"Auntie, there are some things outside. I'll get them in. Please wait for me." Su Ci glanced at Lou Xiao'e casually, and after saying this to Lou's mother, she turned around and walked out.

"Mom, I'll help him." Lou Xiao'e walked towards Su Ci eagerly.

At this time, Lou's father also came out of the study.

After several trips back and forth, the two of them moved the contents of the basket in.

"You kid, why did you buy so many things? You are so thoughtful!" Father Lou looked at the pile of things, then looked at Su Ci, and he felt more and more satisfied.

"Hello uncle, this is what it should be." Su Ci nodded to Father Lou and bent down, then continued: "I only knew that I needed to prepare these things after asking the old people in the courtyard."

Lou's mother felt a little distressed for a moment: "It's really difficult for you, my child. Your parents are gone, so you are left alone. I heard that you have no other relatives. It's really hard on you."

"Aunt, it's okay. I'm used to it. I'm living a good life now. My parents will be happy for me if they see it." Su Ci comforted Lou's mother instead.

Lou Xiao'e quickly came out to adjust the atmosphere: "Yes, yes, no more unhappy things."

Su Ci said seriously: "I will definitely take good care of Xiao'e in the future and won't let her suffer. Don't worry!"

"With your words, I feel relieved. We believe in you." Father Lou patted Su Ci on the shoulder.

"Okay, okay, you guys have a good chat, I'm going to buy groceries and cook." After saying this, Lou's mother was about to go out.

"Mom, I'll go with you."

So, Lou Xiao'e and Lou's mother went out hand in hand, leaving two men looking at each other.

Father Lou brought Su Ci to the study.

"Xiao Su, can you play Go?" Father Lou wanted to see how Su Ci's chess skills were.

Chess quality reflects character. Playing chess is a competition of minds. The chess field is like a battlefield, and the process of playing chess is also a battle of wits and courage.

Su Ci thought to himself: It seems that Uncle Lou wants to test himself.

However, he still replied politely: "I think I know a little bit about it."

"That's just right, let's play two games." Father Lou skillfully played with the chessboard at the table.

"Uncle, please show mercy." Seeing Father Lou's attitude, Su Ci seemed to have to do his best.

"This game of Go, although it looks like black and white, there are actually endless changes between games."

"It seems that there is a lot of knowledge in Go. I want to learn from my uncle."

"The process of Go can not only exercise a person's logical thinking, but also cultivate sentiment and temper a tough and calm character."

After guessing first, Su Ci held the black chess piece and Lou's father held the white chess piece. The two started a fierce "fight"!

"Uncle, I lost." In fact, Su Ci did it on purpose to make his future father-in-law happy.

He has already mastered many skills in the virtual space, such as sports, puzzles, mechanics, learning, etc. He is currently practicing the skills of being able to read ten lines at a glance and have a photographic memory.

"Dad, Su Ci, it's time to eat!" Lou Xiao'e knocked on the study door, opened it, and walked in.

"Okay, dad, don't embarrass him. How can he win over you?" Lou Xiao'e shook her dad's arm, coquettishly.

Father Lou "accused" her with a smile on his face: "You kid, you started showing favoritism even before you got married."

"Hey, uncle, let's go to dinner!" Su Ci came out to smooth things over.

Lou's mother worked hard all morning and cooked a table of dishes to entertain her future son-in-law. She must have been very satisfied.

The family gathered around the table and started having fun.

Su Ci remembered the scene of him having dinner with his parents at home before time travel, and tears suddenly filled his eyes. He wondered how they were doing now.

"Come on, Xiao Su, pick up some vegetables, you're welcome." Lou's mother picked up a piece of braised pork and was about to put it into Su Ci's bowl.

Su Ci was quick and quickly handed the bowl over: "Okay, thank you, Auntie!"

"From now on, we are all a family. There is no need to be polite. Just treat this as our own home." Father Lou happily said to Su Ci.

"Yeah, thank you, uncle and aunt!" Su Ci excitedly picked up the wine glass in front of him.

"Uncle, aunt, I respect you, thank you for being willing to hand over Xiao'e to me!" After speaking, he took a sip of the wine in the glass.

Lou's father and Lou's mother nodded to Su Ci and slowly handed the wine glass to their mouths.

After Lou's father finished drinking, he said to Su Ci: "In the past two days, your aunt and I will find an auspicious day to decide on your affairs and invite some relatives and friends to witness it!"

Lou's mother happily agreed: "Yes, yes, Xiao Su, you can also invite your friends to join in the fun."

Su Ci quickly put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands and responded to Lou's father and mother: "Okay, uncle, I have a few close comrades in the army who have also retired. The neighbors in the courtyard can invite them when they get married.

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"That's fine. Then when we get engaged, we can just invite some relatives from home." Lou's mother didn't want Su Ci to be disappointed. The child was rather pitiful.

Lou Xiao'e smiled and said, "Mom, let's just settle it like this. Let's not be too extravagant. Everything should focus on the wedding."

Su Ci and Lou Xiao'e looked at each other and smiled.

Lou's mother stopped when she saw this: "Okay, it's all up to you. Let's eat quickly."

After Su Ci finished eating, he hurried back to the courtyard by bicycle.