stingy landlady

Chapter 195 Gui Hong's Engagement (3)

Qu Dongjia pouted and said:

"Guizhi! You're still too small, you little pig! If you raise one up, I won't mind sending it to you! Hahaha!"

Everyone laughed when they heard that!

"Uncle Qu! This is too big! If you want to open a restaurant or something in the future, you can use those newly weaned suckling pigs to make roast suckling pig."

This roast suckling pig is something only the very elite can afford to eat! It's fragrant, crispy, and not greasy at all! People like us should just raise our pigs bigger and eat the fatty parts!

Qu Dongjia became interested.

"Guizhi, tell me in detail what roast suckling pig is!"

Guizhi glanced at Qu Dongjia and said:

"Uncle Qu, you get so excited when you hear about delicious food! Do you just stop moving when you see a pretty girl? Mrs. Qu, you'd better keep a close eye on him!"

Mrs. Qu burst into laughter, doubled over, and clutched her stomach, groaning in pain.

"Hahaha! Haha! Guizhi! Oh! Guizhi! Hahaha! I don't know what your Uncle Qu is like when he sees a beautiful woman! But your Aunt Qu is so happy that she can't walk anymore, that's the real deal! Hahaha!"

Master Qu, supporting Madam Qu, said in a low voice:

"Oh dear! Madam! You've been so rude today!"

Madam Qu, unconcerned, allowed Master Qu to support her and said:

"Husband! Your little Guizhi is really lovely! We should come here often from now on! A smile makes you ten years younger! Husband, being with Guizhi makes me feel younger too!"

As Mrs. Qu spoke, her eyes unconsciously reddened.

Mr. Qu, half-supporting and half-carrying her, said softly:

"My dear wife, you've worked so hard to manage the household for me all these years!"

"My lord! I am not tired! I am happy!"

Madam Qu opened her eyes wide, held back her tears, and looked at Master Qu with tender affection.

"My lord! I am so happy! This trip was definitely worthwhile!"

Guizhi interrupted their tender moment.

"Uncle Qu and Mrs. Qu! You two are showing off your affection in our house!"

"Uncle Qu and Mrs. Qu, this trip was definitely worthwhile. With the chickens and ducks squawking all over the carriage, how will you sit?"

Master Qu held onto Madam Qu tightly, refusing to let go. He laughed and said:

"Guizhi! Don't worry! Uncle Qu was prepared! We came with two carriages! Hahaha!"

Madam Qu gently patted Master Qu's arm and said to Guizhi:

"Guizhi! Don't listen to your Uncle Qu's nonsense! This is our first visit, so we naturally had to prepare some small gifts. That's why we sent two carriages over!"

Guizhi also explained with a smile,

"Mrs. Qu! Uncle Qu and I are used to joking around! I hope you don't mind!"

Madam Qu glanced at Master Qu, then smiled at Guizhi and said in a soft voice:

"Hmm! I can see that! Guizhi, your second sister's business is doing well. If she and my nephew get engaged, they'll be childhood sweethearts."

Life will surely be sweet as honey from now on! Guizhi, you are still young. It's much better for two people to get married and understand each other than to marry a complete stranger who has never met you and is only married according to the matchmaker's words and your parents' wishes!

Guizhi! We should follow the rules and etiquette, but we can't be too rigid! I've noticed that your second sister is quite opinionated in this regard.

Guizhi! I think you're quite perceptive. I asked Guihong for her opinion before I came, and she didn't object either! You should ask her when you have time!

The two sisters had a heart-to-heart talk, after all, it involved her life's most important matter!

Guizhi expressed her sincere gratitude:

"Thank you, Madam Qu, for your concern for my second sister!"

Madam Qu took Guizhi's hand, took off a jade bracelet from her own hand, and put it on Guizhi's wrist.

"From now on, Guizhi should call her Aunt Qu! Calling her Madam Qu is too formal! I'm only thinking of my family."

"When I go back to my parents' home, having someone I can talk to and get along with will be the most comforting thing!"

Guizhi wanted to take off the bracelet, but Madam Qu held her hand and said:

"Guizhi! I'm so happy to have you here today! Since we got married, there have been so many big and small things to deal with! I've never felt so relaxed as I have today! I want to thank you!"

This bracelet is one I wore when I was a young girl, and I've always loved it! It doesn't suit me anymore, but please don't mind. Guizhi! Please accept it! You can keep it if you don't like it!

Guizhi hurriedly said:

"Madam Qu!"

Madam Qu snorted coldly.

"Humph!"

Guizhi quickly changed her words:

"Aunt Qu! This is too precious! How can I accept this? Besides, I often do rough work, and it would be terrible if I accidentally bumped or hurt myself!"

Aunt Qu! You should take it back!

Madam Qu still wouldn't let go, saying:

"Guizhi! This is a gift for you as you've changed your address! I'm so happy that you called me 'Auntie'! I feel embarrassed to give you such a small thing!"

Let's go pick out some pretty pieces of jewelry for you girls sometime! I love seeing my little girl dressed up beautifully!

Qu Dongjia said nonchalantly:

"Guizhi! Just accept what the lady gave you! You can't refuse a gift from an elder!"

"Madam," I said, "this gift is really not suitable for Guizhi! You don't know her! She loves gold and silver jewelry! Sparkling, isn't it, Guizhi!"

Guizhi smiled shyly.

"Uncle Qu is making fun of me again!"

Mrs. Qu also smiled and said:

"Why didn't you remind me sooner, my husband! Next time I'll wear two gold bracelets and a gold necklace! Guizhi, you can't refuse then!"

Qu Dongjia laughed heartily, while Guizhi smiled bitterly.

"Aunt Qu! Uncle Qu is just teasing you! How could you take it seriously!"

Qu Dongjia shouted loudly:

"So happy! So happy! Guizhi! Your Aunt Qu hasn't laughed this heartily in many years!"

"Hey? Guizhi! I've seen something good! You can't be stingy!"

Qu Dongjia spoke to Guizhi as he strode over.

"Shepherd's purse! Madam! Come quick, and some wild garlic! Cinnamon twigs! You must pack some of these up and take them home!"

Mr. Qu and his wife returned home laden with their spoils!

Li felt numb to the dazzling array of gifts in the living room. Suddenly, she felt out of place with Dazhu and Guizhi!

When Dazhu and Guizhi entered the house, they saw Li Shi staring blankly.

"Mother! What's wrong? Since Uncle Qu and Mrs. Qu have already given so many gifts, let's put them away and store them in the warehouse!"

Li remained hesitant.

"So much stuff! You two take a good look! It's worth quite a bit of money!"

Gui Zhi comforted the Li family:

"Mother! Put it away! We'll have even better and more things in the future!"

Mother is slowly saving up; my eldest and second eldest sisters will receive substantial dowries when they get married!

Li looked at Guizhi in surprise, then at Dazhu. Suddenly, she seemed to realize something and said:

"We need to prepare dowries for Guixiang and Guihong? So soon! These girls have just grown up, and they're already getting married? Sigh! It's true what they say, daughters grow up and leave home!"

It's so much better to have a son; he'll always be with his parents when he grows up! And you don't have to worry about your children not doing well in places you can't see!

Li then examined the silks and fabrics and asked Dazhu:

"Such fine fabric, will it all go as part of Guixiang and Guihong's dowry?"