Chapter 37

That single "Mm" made Cao Cao Weiguo's heart bloom; it felt as sweet as if he had drunk honey.

Cao Cao Weiguo asked, "Song Yulan, what do you like to do in your spare time?"

Song Song Yulan said in a voice like a mosquito's hum: "Feed Old Six."

Cao Cao Weiguo was full of curiosity: "Feed Old Six? Who is Old Six?"

Song Song Yulan said shyly: "Old Six is the commune's ox."

Cao Cao Weiguo: "An ox! Song Yulan, you really have a kind heart."

The two began to chat, one sentence after another. Although the topics were few, the distance between them gradually closed.

Cao Cao Weiguo stood up and said: "Song Yulan, you sit and eat some melon seeds. It's almost time for dinner, I'm going to cook. Is there any dish you particularly like?"

Song Song Yulan hurriedly stood up and said: "I'll go with you. I know how to cook."

"Alright!"

The two walked into the kitchen together. Cao Cao Weiguo, as if injected with adrenaline, displayed his most dazzling knife skills.

"Cao Weiguo, the potato shreds you cut are so fine."

"The dish you're cooking smells so good."

"Oh my, why did you put so much meat in?"

"Don't cook this chicken; there are already enough dishes."

"It smells so good."

To please a woman, you must please her stomach!

Cao Cao Weiguo's culinary skills filled Song Song Yulan's eyes with admiration, and the delicious dishes filled her heart with joy.

"Hahaha... did I come back too early?"

Just as the two were being affectionate, Mr. Shen entered the room, beaming with joy.

Song Song Yulan said shyly: "Uncle!"

Cao Cao Weiguo said nervously: "Mr. Shen, please sit down first. I'll finish this dish, and then we can eat."

Mr. Shen looked at the talented man and beautiful woman and said happily: "Good, you two cook, I'll wait to eat the ready-made meal."

With a sizzling sound, Cao Cao Weiguo quickly finished the last dish, deep-fried pork tenderloin.

"Whoa! Cao Weiguo, this is too grand!"

Dish after dish was placed on the table, making Mr. Shen drool and feel Cao Cao Weiguo's sincerity.

Cao Cao Weiguo said enthusiastically: "Mr. Shen, Song Yulan, pick up your chopsticks and taste my cooking."

Mr. Shen was the first to pick up his chopsticks. A piece of braised pork entered his mouth, and his eyes lit up with the deliciousness.

"Fragrant, sweet, soft, and melts in the mouth. This is truly a delicacy on earth."

Song Song Yulan ate a piece of minced meat with tofu, and her large, watery eyes lit up.

"Delicious."

After the first bite, Song Song Yulan stopped worrying about being reserved and turned into a beautiful and cute little foodie.

This was the meal Cao Cao Weiguo had prepared with the most care and happiness.

"Hiccup!"

After a hearty meal, Song Song Yulan let out a burp and felt so shy she wanted to crawl into a crack in the ground.

How embarrassing!

Cao Cao Weiguo considerately handed her a cup of tea: "Song Yulan, drink some water."

Mr. Shen said with a smile: "Good, he knows how to care for people."

Song Song Yulan held the teacup, feeling both shy and happy.

Mr. Shen restrained his smile and asked solemnly: "Cao Weiguo, are you satisfied with my niece?"

The room suddenly became quiet, so quiet that a falling needle could be heard.

Cao Cao Weiguo was caught off guard; his heart rate accelerated, and his face flushed hot.

Song Song Yulan gripped the teacup tightly, her heart feeling as if it had stopped beating.

"Ahem!"

Mr. Shen coughed, waking Cao Cao Weiguo from his daze.

Cao Cao Weiguo hurriedly stood up and said excitedly: "Satisfied, I am satisfied."

Mr. Shen looked at Song Song Yulan: "Song Yulan, are you satisfied with Cao Weiguo?"

Song Song Yulan nodded, her face bright red: "Satisfied."

Cao Cao Weiguo's appearance, job, conversation, and culinary skills... all made her fall for him.

"Hahaha... good, my job as a matchmaker is a success!"

Mr. Shen patted Cao Cao Weiguo on the shoulder and said happily: "Good lad, I've told you about Song Yulan's family situation. Since you are both willing, then this matter is settled."

In this era, dating was just this simple and efficient.

If two young people liked each other, they could directly talk about marriage.

Mr. Shen was both the matchmaker and Song Song Yulan's uncle, so he took charge and discussed the bride price and wedding date with Cao Cao Weiguo.

The bride price was 20 Brother Yuan, which was a drop in the bucket for Cao Cao Weiguo, so he naturally agreed without hesitation.

But this attitude moved Song Song Yulan deeply; her bright eyes looked at Cao Cao Weiguo with deep affection.

20 Brother Yuan was as light as a feather to Cao Cao Weiguo, but as heavy as Mount Tai to Song Song Yulan.

In their village, families who could take out 20 Brother Yuan could be counted on one's fingers.

The bride price was no problem, so they moved directly to discussing the marriage.

Betrothal!

Registering the marriage!

The two were now a legal couple.

In this era, everything was simplified. It might seem a bit too much like child's play, but a glance could last a lifetime. Once they joined hands, it was for a lifetime. There was no need for anything earth-shattering; three meals a day, and in the blink of an eye, they would grow old together.

After the big things were discussed, Mr. Shen happily took Song Song Yulan home to share the good news.

Cao Cao Weiguo ran to the neighborhood office in high spirits to check on the introduction letter.

Then he went to the supply and marketing cooperative for some shopping: red cloth, gift boxes, cotton cloth...

The salesperson looked at the vouchers and asked with a smile: "Young man, is there a happy occasion?"

Cao Cao Weiguo said with a face full of joy: "Yes, I'm getting married."

The salesperson smiled: "Congratulations, congratulations!"

Cao Cao Weiguo left the supply and marketing cooperative happily, carrying big and small bags.

On the way, passing through a small alley, he took out candy, pork, and chicken and duck from his storage space.

Since he was getting married, he naturally had to be extravagant.

These rewards from signing in now had an excuse to be taken out openly.

Cao Cao Weiguo thought again: "In this day and age, it seems the 'four big items' (three wheels and one sound) are popular, right?"

He didn't know if Song Song Yulan's parents cared about the three wheels and one sound (radio, bicycle, sewing machine, and watch).

Cao Cao Weiguo thought about hurrying to find Deputy Factory Manager Li to see if there were any vouchers for the three wheels and one sound.

In fact, he didn't know that in ordinary families at the time, few households could prepare all four of these big items.

Even if they had one of them, it would make the neighbors envious!

Cao Cao Weiguo already had a Forever-brand bicycle, which was enough to make people envious. ===== CHAPTER 68 =====