Chapter 607: Brother Gui's Visit
Seeing Gui Ge'er's nervousness, Sun Shan said soothingly, "Gui Ge'er, after we get married, you can also be my servant. Of course, if you don't do a good job, I will fire you."
When Gui Ge'er heard the word "dismissal", he immediately said, "Brother Shan, I will do my best."
After saying this, he fanned Sun Shan in a very servile manner.
Huang looked at Sun Shan and Gui Ge'er happily, and talked about Aunt Li's daughter again, and said with a smile: "Gui Ge'er, what do you think? Do you want to go and see her?"
When Gui Ge'er heard that it was Aunt Li's daughter, that is, Sun Dali's cousin, he stammered, "I, I, I don't know either."
I was thinking that I had an appointment with Sun Dali to go to Huangyang County to buy pens, ink, paper and inkstone tomorrow.
Shan Ge’s supplies were used up, and he was lazy recently and didn’t want to leave the county, so he had to buy them himself.
I would be so embarrassed if I saw Sun Dali tomorrow.
Will he tease me?
When Gui Ge'er thought about this, he was in a state of confusion and didn't know how to answer Huang for a long time.
Su interrupted and said, "Mother, Aunt Li's daughter sounds pretty good. Aunt Li's family are all hardworking. The most important thing in finding a daughter-in-law is that she is willing to work. You must not find a lazy daughter-in-law. We country people, if we find a daughter-in-law who doesn't work, we will definitely be laughed at."
Turning around, he looked at Gui Ge'er and said, "Gui Ge'er, you have to listen to your aunt and find a wife who can manage the household. Don't find a wife who is only pretty and does nothing."
How could Gui Ge'er know what kind of wife he should look for? He had never thought about getting married.
He felt that working with Sun Shan was much more important than finding a wife.
However, if he doesn't find a wife, he can't have children. If he can't have children, he can't be a servant to Sun Shan's son, so he must get married and have children.
Gui Ge'er's face turned red like a blind man, hesitating and saying in a very low voice: "I, I don't know either."
Then he said to Sun Shan, "Brother Shan, please help me. If you say it's okay to marry me, I'll marry you. If not, I won't marry you. You are the smartest scholar in Huangyang County, so the one you choose must be the best."
Sun Shan's face was full of black lines, and he was instantly in a state of panic.
He didn't dare to help Gui Ge'er choose a wife.
As the saying goes, "Don't be a matchmaker, don't be a guarantor, and don't be a matchmaker for three generations." ?
If I find a bad guy for Gui Ge'er, wouldn't that be a sin?
Moreover, even if it was good at the time, time passes and the world changes. Who can guarantee that a person will always be good?
If Gui Ge'er and his wife become a couple of enemies, wouldn't that be a responsibility as heavy as Mount Tai?
Sun Shan quickly shook his head and said, "Gui'er, you have to choose your wife yourself. Outsiders can't choose for you. Just tell us what you like, and we'll find one according to your requirements."
Gui Ge'er shook his head violently, his eyes confused as he said, "Brother Shan, I, I don't know what I like either."
Sun Bomin was delighted and slapped Guiger on the shoulder.
He said with a smile: "Don't be shy, boy. Just tell us what kind of wife you want. We will try our best to help you find one. But the wife must be good. If she is not good, it will not work. We are country people. We can't be swayed by appearance. We can't look for those who are flashy. We must look for girls who take care of the family and take care of the house."
Su echoed, "Gui'er, your uncle Min is right. When you are looking for a daughter, you must look for a real one, not one that is superficial. A good woman is a good one, and a bad one is just a nuisance."
Sun Boming and Su's words made Gui Ge'er even more embarrassed. He lowered his head and dared not say a word.
Huang smiled and said, "Okay, let's look at a few more houses and see which one is suitable. Don't be in a hurry, take your time."
When Sun Shan heard what Huang said, he felt upset.
I'm not sad for Gui Ge'er, but for myself.
How did he get engaged?
After passing the provincial examination and attending the Luming Banquet, he settled down with Yun Jie'er without even having to see each other's faces.
From the beginning to the end, he never thought about looking at any girl and got engaged in a daze.
Why does Gui Ge'er seem to be better than me, and I can befriend him and choose him?
Sun Shan shook his head, telling himself not to think too much.
When Gui Geer saw Sun Shan shaking his head, he quickly asked, "Brother Shan, do you have any inspiration? Want to write an article? I'll help you grind the ink."
After saying this, he hurried to the study and ground ink for Sun Shan.
I wonder if he really thinks Sun Shan wants to write an article, or if he went to grind ink to avoid the marriage proposal from the three Huang family members?
Sun Shan had no inspiration to write an article, but he still thought he would practice calligraphy.
It is really too hot in the summer. Practicing calligraphy can make you calm and cool.
The next morning, Gui Ge'er made an appointment with Sun Dali to go to the county town to buy paper.
As soon as Gui Ge'er left, the village head's wife came over.
Seeing Sun Shan cutting Huang's fingernails and toenails with scissors, she said with satisfaction, "Our scholar is really filial."
Sun Shan quickly washed his hands, asked the village head's wife to come into the main room and sit down, and poured her tea and water.
The village head's wife, like Aunt Li, said exaggeratedly: "The scholar poured me tea. Oh, I am so happy."
What can Sun Shan say?
He could only smile and say nothing, letting the village head's wife and Huang talk.
The purpose of the village chief's wife's visit was the same as Aunt Li's.
Aunt Li introduced the daughter from her mother's family, and the village head's wife introduced the daughter from her daughter-in-law's family.
When villagers look for marriage partners, they either rely on the village women or matchmakers for introductions.
However, finding a matchmaker is the only solution. Most people would look for someone they know well, after all, they know the person well and are much more reliable than a matchmaker.
What's more, you have to pay a matchmaker, which is also a considerable expense.
If the match is made by an acquaintance, you will pay the matchmaker only if it works out. If it doesn't, you naturally don't have to pay.
The village head's wife came to seek matchmaking in the morning, and seven middle-aged women came to seek matchmaking in the afternoon.
Just a few days after Huang made the announcement, three or four maids came to visit.
Sun Shan's eyes became sore as he watched, and he was filled with jealousy.
Gui Ge'er is so popular. Why do people from all over the place want to be his matchmaker?
What about yourself?
It seemed that apart from Sun Xiaogu saying that she wanted to marry her cousin Zhou Miaomiao to him, no one else came to propose marriage to him.
Oh, this is very unscientific. Sun Shan felt that the world was too upside down.
So Gui Ge'er's blind date event began.
Huang invited several groups of girls to come and see her.
As for the meeting place, it’s in town.
When they arrived at the market, Huang took Gui Ge'er and Sun Shan to a small teahouse in the town.
Sun Shan didn't want to come at first, but thinking that Gui Ge'er was simple-minded, he came over to take a look.
In the morning, Aunt Li brought her daughter from her mother's family to visit.
Huang, Aunt Li, and Li Jinhua sat at one table, and Sun Shan and Gui Ge'er sat at another table.
Sun Shan took a look at the girl from the Li family. The girl had the popular tanned skin and looked a bit like Sun Dali. You could tell at first glance that she was a hardworking girl.
Gui Ge'er glanced at her furtively several times, then lowered his head like a quail, not saying a word.
In the afternoon, the village chief's wife came with her daughter-in-law's daughter.
It was still Mrs. Huang, the wife of the village head, and her daughter sitting at one table, while Sun Shan and Gui Ge'er sat at another table.
This girl is fairer and prettier than the girl from the Li family. She is pretty and delicate, and pleasing to the eye.
As for Gui Ge'er, he was still like a quail, with his head down and not saying a word.
After the selection was complete, Huang said she would come out again in three days to continue selecting, to see more girls and to have more choices.
Sun Shan: ...
Gui Ge'er is really lucky! Quail refers to a man who is shriveled and not like a real man, describing him as timid and cowardly.