Chapter 51: The Ingredients of the Tan Family Dish

Xu Damao didn't succeed with the matchmaker here, and even made the matchmaker more wary of him.

He then returned to the courtyard and deliberately went to the Jia family to mooch.

Yo, Brother Dong Xu, sister-in-law, have you finished eating?

Jia Dongxu and Xu Damao also didn't get along, merely speaking coldly.

What's up, Xu Damao, do you have something?

Xu Damao smirked hehe.

Nothing, it's just that your family might have something going on—maybe you won't be able to eat this lunch box.

Qin Huairu turned her head to look at Xu Damao, her expression full of anger.

Xu Damao, what do you mean?

The literal meaning.

Sha Zhu is looking for a wife; once married, you have to listen to your wife.

After saying that, he left.

Jia Dongxu and his wife both had unpleasant expressions.

Qin Huairu pushed Jia Dongxu.

Go ask the eldest grandfather again—if Sha Zhu gets married, what will we do?

Start borrowing money from him, give him a preventive shot.

Jia Dongxu came to Yi Zhonghai's home again.

Yi Da Ma saw him, her expression not good.

Obviously this is again coming to exploit their Old Yi.

Master, the matchmaker just came looking for Sha Zhu.

Yi Zhonghai's expression wasn't good; this disciple really is exploiting him.

I saw it—Sha Zhu has also reached marriageable age.

Jia Dongxu.

But if Sha Zhu gets married, what will we do?

Master, I need to make plans early.

We can't let our wife and children starve, can we?

Can you lend me some money?

Yi Zhonghai scratched his head.

Damn, fixing the water toilet, the side effects are huge.

Yi Da Ma said.

Let your mother come back, then go to the street office to find a temporary job; your wife stays home, it's fine, then go to the street office to get a quota for paper box making.

If the family puts in some effort, we can get by.

If it really doesn't work out, your master won't just stand by.

And you, work harder, pass the level-four exam, and life won't be too bad.

Her words counted as solving Yi Zhonghai's urgent problem.

The eldest grandfather went along with it.

Yeah, people can even hold their urine until they die; in a bit, I'll go talk to Zhuzi.

Let's see what's really going on.

Also, you should build a better relationship with Zhuzi.

For example, let Huairu help Zhuzi tidy up the house, help wash clothes, do her best.

Just thinking I'll rush forward while staying still—there's no such easy thing.

Jia Dongxu got that answer and couldn't stay any longer.

I understand, Master, I'm heading back.

Seeing Jia Dongxu leave dejectedly.

Yi Zhonghai stood up, preparing to go out.

Yi Da Ma asked.

Go look for Yuzhu?

Yi Zhonghai nodded.

Yi Da Ma didn't say much more.

On the other side, after He Yuzhu's excitement, He Yushui's words threw him off.

Don't get too happy too soon.

Now is the time to observe the enemy situation.

Sha Zhu was still unwilling, being dragged by the dissatisfied Yushui to the window.

He first saw Xu Damao rushing out in a hurry, then saw Xu Damao go to the Jia family, and then saw Jia Dongxu go out to the eldest grandfather's home.

He Yuzhu, the more he looked, the colder his heart felt.

Finally, seeing Yi Zhonghai approach, his face turned pale.

He thought of many people, but never expected it to be Yi Zhonghai.

He Yushui saw Yi Zhonghai go out and immediately showed a smile.

Then she dragged He Yuzhu to sit at the table.

Brother, in a bit, no matter what the eldest grandfather says, just give him a verbal agreement.

He Yuzhu was feeling annoyed.

「Why? 」

「First numb the other party, then bring back the sister-in-law to marry, then talk. 」

「Otherwise you won't make it this time, and later it'll be even harder to succeed. 」

「Outside, they don't know how many rumors there are about our family. 」

「Originally our family's reputation is already bad; if it gets worse, how could you marry a wife? Who would dare marry you? 」

He Yuzhu still wanted to ask what rumors, at that moment Yi Zhonghai knocked on the door.

He Yushui gave him a smiling gesture, then went over to open the door.

「The senior elder has come. 」

He Yuzhu stood up.

「The senior elder has come; Yu Shui will pour a cup of water for the senior elder. 」

Yi Zhonghai stopped Yu Shui.

「No need, Yu Shui. 」

「Zhuzi, I came to ask you, how's the marriage talk going? 」

He Yuzhu spoke according to his sister's instructions.

「Just now the matchmaker said my conditions are too high, there's no suitable one. 」

「And then she said there's a capitalist's daughter who is looking to marry. 」

「I was just hesitating, and you showed up. 」

Yi Zhonghai immediately seized the opportunity and spoke sternly.

「Zhuzi, this capitalist's daughter is absolutely not to be married; her background is bad, it would ruin the descendants. 」

「Nowadays many capitalist's children are idle, why? 」

「Isn't it just because their background is bad, so they're not given work assignments? 」

「Moreover, later joining the army, becoming a cadre, all require review; you're delaying the children. 」

Yi Zhonghai's words were serious, but also factual; He Yuzhu was intimidated.

He Yushui beside him snorted, saying as if his brother's future child would definitely succeed.

In her view, her brother's child will still be a cook in the future; why would a cook worry about those things?

But He Yuzhu didn't think that way, damn, marrying a capitalist's daughter actually has so many drawbacks.

The matchmaker didn't tell him that either; he felt deceived.

「No, this person can't be taken; our old He family might still produce an official. 」

「This definitely won't work. 」

Yi Zhonghai saw the situation and laughed.

「So speaking of numb, marriage is a big matter, can't be careless; no, elder, let me introduce you to someone. 」

「Look at the daughter of Master Liu from the Three Vehicle Workshop, Liu Dahua—how is she? She's already a Level Three Worker, and her health is good, she can bear children. 」

He knew Sha Zhu wouldn't be a match for them, so he brought it up.

He Yuzhu thought for a moment, then knew who it was.

「No, her big build—people would think she's a man. 」

Yi Zhonghai scolded.

「How are you talking? They're just a bit stronger, but they're capable; can they endure poor health in the workshop? 」

「Besides, you're a cook, not lacking food; the two wages together add up to over a hundred, future life—who knows how good it could be. 」

He Yuzhu shook his head.

「No, if you like it you can have it; anyway I don't want it. 」

「Hey, how are you talking? You dare to flirt with your great-uncle? 」

Yi Zhonghai's purpose was achieved, then he took his leave.

He Yuzhu then began to feel sorrowful.

He Yushui asked.

「Brother, are you preparing to cut off our family's inheritance? 」

He Yuzhu, in a dilemma.

「Inheritance is indeed important, but we also can't delay the children's future because of inheritance, right? 」

He Yushui scoffed.

「Brother, you probably forgot what our family used to do; some things you can bluff others with, but if it really involves a political review, do you think you can hide it? 」

He Yuzhu looked at He Yushui.

「What's wrong with our family? Our family has been poor peasants for three generations. 」

He Yushui said three words.

「Tan family cuisine. 」