Chapter 50

Bai Jiancheng's cheeks puffed out: "Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye, you rascal, your cooking skills are far better than mine!"

Bai Jianshe gulped down ribs while constantly saying, "Moutai liquor isn't cheap; a bottle costs two yuan. How can you call this just passable?"

Bai Bai Bai Jianbang sipped his vermicelli soup and said leisurely, "I've had this dish before at a classmate's home; your version tastes better than theirs."

Even Mother Bai, who had remained silent until now, remarked, "Young Lu truly has excellent skills."

"You eat too."

As she spoke, she tore off another duck leg for Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye.

Bai Bai Bai Bai Lu Si looked at Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye and gave him a mischievous smile.

One table of food won over my entire family!

You're quite impressive.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye smiled and said, "Since everyone enjoys it, I can come often to cook for you in the future."

"In the past, I was bullied in the courtyard and drained my family's savings..."

Watching everyone eat heartily, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye began telling his story.

Playing the sympathy card was something Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye excelled at.

Besides, he truly felt wronged.

As the Bai family listened, they actually began to sympathize with Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye.

However, they only offered a few words of comfort.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye knew that succeeding in one attempt was impossible; it seemed he would need to visit a few more times.

It didn't matter.

After all, he had nothing else to do anyway.

No matter the era, gaining a mother-in-law's approval all at once seemed nearly impossible.

After the meal,

Mother Bai pulled Bai Bai Bai Bai Lu Si away to wash the dishes.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye's two bottles of Moutai liquor had directly knocked all three elder brothers-in-law unconscious.

First impressions were crucial.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye had effectively passed the test.

But the three Bai brothers refused to admit defeat; they struggled to sit up and dragged Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye into casual conversation.

"Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye, my sister... has never dated anyone, and she doesn't know how to wash dishes or do housework."

"If she marries you, can you ensure she lives a good life?"

The eldest brother, Bai Jiancheng, spoke up.

They cherished their sister dearly.

If she married into hardship and suffering, they would support her themselves.

Although their tongues were thick from drink, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye understood.

Bai Jianshe also said, "You saw today that Cui Dake, the head chef at the suburban steel mill, has been pursuing our sister."

"If you want to marry her, the betrothal gifts cannot be lacking."

"The 'Three Rounds and One Sound' are mandatory."

"Of course, our family's dowry will not be small either."

His eyes could barely stay open; he was exhausted, his mind buzzing.

Bai Bai Bai Jianbang said, "You rascal are eloquent, cook well, and are skilled at bluffing people."

"But us few are not so easily bluffed."

He had taken only a small sip before feeling he couldn't handle more.

But regarding his sister's marriage, he could not be careless.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye smiled and said, "Elder brothers, rest assured; I will only treat Bai Bai Bai Lu Si well."

"The 'Three Rounds and One Sound' will definitely be provided, along with a betrothal gift of one hundred and one yuan!"

"As for the dowry, whatever amount you give is fine; that is all Bai Bai Bai Lu Si's own private money."

After speaking, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye himself felt, wasn't this moving a bit too fast?

Wasn't this the first meeting, yet they were already discussing marriage?

But that was just how things were in this era.

In some cases, blind dates resulted in engagements on the very same day.

Upon hearing this, the three elder brothers-in-law felt even more satisfied with Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye.

At this moment, Bai Bai Bai Bai Lu Si approached: "Brothers, are you bullying my boyfriend?"

"It's already dark; he needs to go home and rest, as he has to work tomorrow."

"Unlike you three, who don't have jobs to go to."

No jobs?

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye understood.

So these three brothers currently had no employment.

But thinking about it, this was normal.

Jobs in this era were like one radish per hole; every position was filled.

Finding work was not easy, even for high school graduates.

This was a great opportunity to make a good impression.

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye then said, "Elder brothers, rest assured; I will keep an eye out at the Rolling Steel Mill."

"As long as there's a chance, leave securing jobs for my elder brothers to me!"

What?

The three Bai brothers immediately widened their eyes.

This cook, who seemed to possess nothing more than good looks and some culinary skill, was actually this formidable?

The three brothers had been so worried about finding work that their hair was nearly turning white.

Yet this young man had agreed so easily?

Upon hearing Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye call them "elder brothers," Bai Lu's face flushed with embarrassment.

"Say no more, let's go home!"

"My elder brothers have all drunk too much; hurry back to sleep."

Bai Lu pulled Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye outward.

They weren't even married yet; wasn't it inappropriate to speak like this now?

When leaving the Bai residence, Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye pushed his bicycle.

Bai Lu asked with great concern, "Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye, are you alright?"

"Should I escort you back?"

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye halted and looked at the petite young girl beside him: "I'm not drunk."

"If you don't believe me, watch me walk a few steps?"

"No, wait, let me ride the bike to show you."

Drunk?

Wasn't that a joke?

I am not like the original owner, who collapsed after a single cup.

You must know, in my previous life, people bestowed upon me the nickname "Wine Sword Immortal!"

Honored readers, please give flowers, tickets, and everything else~.

035. Qin Qin Qin Qin Huairu's Initiative

Lu Lu Lu Lu Lu Jianye rode his bicycle all the way home.

Only after traveling quite a distance did he realize he should have lingered affectionately with his betrothed just now.

Their relationship was already confirmed, after all.

However, clearly there was no opportunity left; he would address it tomorrow.

Bai Lu still felt uneasy, but Lady Bai called her back.

"Bai Lu, what exactly are you doing?"