Siheyuan: God rewards hard work and makes life better

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The two homes were not far from each other. After walking for ten minutes, the grandfather and grandson arrived at the courtyard where Pei Guang lived.

Yan Fugui, who was watering flowers at the door, saw the person coming and his pupils suddenly shrank. Wasn't this the girl who drowned in the afternoon?

Knowing that something was wrong, Pei Guang was afraid that he was in trouble.

"Comrade, does Pei Guang live in this yard?" Grandpa Zhao saw someone and walked up to ask.

"Pei Guang lives here. I'll take you two there." Yan Fugui saw that the old man had a good attitude and didn't seem like he was here to cause trouble, so there was only one possibility.

After taking a look at the girl, he was amazed by her again.

Blessings often go hand in hand with misfortunes, and misfortunes often go hand in hand with blessings. Pei Guang might have to find a pretty wife.

Pei Guang was originally cooking in the house. When he opened the door and saw the person coming, he had some guesses in his mind.

When Zhao Maimai saw him, she immediately lowered her head, rubbed her fingers, and felt very nervous.

Grandpa Zhao took a look at the young man and nodded secretly. Not bad! Although he is not handsome, he looks quite decent.

"Young man, you are the one who saved my granddaughter this afternoon. I would like to thank you first."

"You are too polite, sir. Let's go inside and talk."

After several people entered the house, Yan Fugui immediately spread the news throughout the yard. Some people were worried, and many people were waiting to see Pei Guang make a fool of himself.

Grandpa Zhao sniffed the fragrance in the room and swallowed unconsciously. Although he was not an expert, he had lived for so many years and knew that this fragrance was not something that ordinary people could create.

Thinking of the bicycle parked at the door, I realized that Pei Guang was a capable man, and he was brave enough to jump into the water to save people, so his character was worthy of praise.

It would be great if such a person could become his grandson-in-law.

Since they were guests, he asked them to sit down and poured them a glass of water.

After considering his words, Grandpa Zhao said, "Young man, to be honest, Mai Mai is in big trouble this time."

Pei Guang glanced at the one with his head down, said nothing, and waited quietly for what to come.

"Saving people is a good thing, but I don't know who spread the news, and now the neighbors in the yard are gossiping about it."

"Maimai is still so young, how can she bear all these gossips?"

Grandpa Zhao felt a little touched when he said this, and his eyes became red.

Pei Liyun heard the conversation between several people in the kitchen, and curiously stuck her head out to take a look. From her angle, she could see Zhao Maimai's face clearly and completely, and then she realized that her brother had saved a beautiful woman.

Pei Guang frowned after hearing this. In the end, the truth could not be concealed. He had no idea what the girl would face.

"So what do you mean, sir?"

Grandpa Zhao didn't hesitate and said directly: "I just want to ask you what you think of Mai Mai? If possible, why not make it a good thing."

"I'm not exaggerating, my granddaughter is good at both housework and housework, and she has a good figure and good looks. It's a great fortune to marry her."

Zhao Maimai felt a little embarrassed after hearing this, but she still glanced at Pei Guang, waiting for his answer.

Pei Guang was stunned. What a pity! It's a pity that the old man doesn't become a matchmaker. With such a skill of praising people, no man can resist being moved.

And weren't you asking for his opinion? Why did you start bragging?

Pei Guang turned his head and glanced at the girl. She was indeed very pretty and had seen her figure before, but he didn't know anything else about her.

"Uncle, your granddaughter is quite nice, but I think both sides need to get to know each other better."

Zhao Maimai's clenched fists suddenly relaxed, and two red clouds secretly appeared on her pretty face.

The other party thinks he is good! Then...

Chapter 85 Establishing a Relationship

After hearing this, Grandpa Zhao knew that there was something interesting about this matter. It was just a matter of deepening understanding, so he began to talk about the situation at home.

When Zhao Maimai was ten years old, his father took his family to the city to work, but they died one after another due to illness.

Grandpa Zhao is an old bamboo craftsman who usually makes winnowing baskets, bamboo baskets, etc. Zhao Maimai and his younger brother are also sensible. After studying, they will help at home.

After the bamboo weaving was finished, Grandpa Zhao took it to the market to sell it, which was just enough to support the brother and sister.

It’s just that in the past two years he has grown older, his hands and feet are not as flexible, and he has earned less and less money.

Two years ago, Zhao Maimai failed to pass the high school entrance exam and could not find a job, so she stayed at home and made bamboo weaving, which was enough to make a living. The street office took into consideration their family situation and introduced Zhao Maimai to a textile factory as a loom blocker a few months ago.

This year is her first year as an apprentice. She earns 17 yuan a month, plus the few yuan earned by her grandfather, which is enough for the family to live on.

It was only with the beginning of difficult times that everyone was hungry, and that's why Zhao Maimai went out fishing.

Pei Guang looked at Grandpa Zhao's hands, which were covered with scars and calluses, the marks left by years of bamboo craftsmanship.

This is an admirable old man who supports a family with his own hands!

Looking at Zhao Maimai's hands again, he now understood that those scars were left when he was making bamboo weaving at home.

He is a strong man!

Zhao Maimai felt a little nervous when he looked at her, and she retracted her hand unconsciously.

Pei Guang found it a little funny, and then briefly told his story.

When Grandpa Zhao heard that Pei Guang lost his father when he was young and that his mother raised the siblings, he sighed.

Pei Guang's jaw dropped when he learned that he had become a level 62 chef and was also serving as deputy director of the canteen, earning yuan a month.

What a gifted person he is, he has such ability at such a young age.

Fortunately, the granddaughter is not bad and has outstanding looks, so maybe someone will like her.

While Zhao Maimai admired Pei Guang, she also felt a little inferior in her heart. His salary was more than three times hers, so could he really look down on her?

"Xiao Pei, it's normal for you to want to get to know Mai Mai better. Of course, you have to be cautious about marriage."

"If you have anything else you want to ask, just tell me. Or just ask around on Pine Street. Everyone will say that Mai Mai is a good kid." Grandpa Zhao said confidently.

Pei Guang waved his hand and said, "Master, I believe what you said. Your granddaughter is a good person."

He had always liked Zhao Maimai, and after hearing about her experience, he had a better understanding of her hard work, filial piety and strength.

Girls like this will be so rare and precious in the future.

"I have no problem marrying your granddaughter, but I don't know what she thinks?"

"I do!" Zhao Maimai's mind suddenly twitched, and a few words came out of her mouth. After she reacted, her face turned red with shame, and she lay on the table and refused to look up again.

Ahhh! What on earth did she just say? She wished she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

Then she began to be happy again. Did he agree? Did he really agree?

It's easy to be attracted to a hero who saves a beautiful girl, and Pei Guang is such a good person in both character and conditions, so how could she not be moved.

Now not only has her problem been solved, but she can also find such a good man. It turns out that God is not so bad to her.

Grandpa Zhao was overjoyed. Now his granddaughter wouldn't have to be gossiped about, and she also found such a good grandson-in-law. Nothing could make him happier than this.

Pei Guang was amused by Zhao Maimai's reaction. It turned out that the little girl was so impatient.

"Uncle, I won't be able to get married until next year. What do you think I can do now to keep Mai Mai from getting hurt?"

Grandpa Zhao waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. Just come back with me and announce your marriage, and no one will gossip about it in the future."

Pei Guang had no objection to this.

Everyone was happy after the discussion. Seeing that neither of them had eaten yet, Pei Guang went back to the kitchen and started busying himself.

Pei Liyun had been watching the show for a long time. Now that she saw that she had a sister-in-law, she immediately came over to her and started talking.

"Sister-in-law, you are so beautiful!"

"Don't call me sister-in-law yet, it's embarrassing. Just call me Sister Maimai." Seeing that Pei Guang was not there, Zhao Maimai became bolder and greeted her with a red face.

"Hello, Sister Mai Mai, my name is Pei Liyun."

Grandpa Zhao was watching the two of them chatting and laughing. He was happy but also a little reluctant. In the blink of an eye, Mai Mai was going to get married.

Fortunately, she is not getting married right away, so he can spend more time with his granddaughter.

The food was almost ready, and Pei Guang steamed some buns so they could be eaten as soon as they were served.

Scrambled eggs with leeks and braised spring bamboo shoots with sauce. Although there was no meat, everyone enjoyed the meal very much.

Grandpa Zhao praised: "Xiao Guang, your cooking skills are really good, no wonder you are a level 6 chef."

"As long as Grandpa Zhao likes it, please come to our house often when you have time."

"That won't do. If you spoil my appetite, I won't be able to eat when I go back."

Pei Guang couldn't help but smile. The old man was quite interesting.

After dinner, Pei Guang followed the two out of the yard.

This scene was seen by many people, and everyone was surprised, mainly because the peaceful atmosphere was too weird.

Could it be that Pei Guang gave in? Could it be that he really wanted to marry her back?

After the three of them arrived at Zhao's house, Pei Guang met Zhao Guangming, Zhao Maimai's younger brother.

He is a thin young man with a sunny spirit. He is fourteen years old and is in the second grade of junior high school like Pei Liyun, but they are not in the same school.

Grandpa Zhao introduced with a smile: "Guangming, this is Pei Guang, he will be your brother-in-law from now on."

"What?" Zhao Guangming couldn't believe his ears. When did he have a brother-in-law?

Looking at his sister's attitude of acquiescence with her head down, he could not help but believe it.

"Hello, brother-in-law! My name is Zhao Guangming." Although he was a little confused, he still greeted him.

Pei Guang smiled faintly, "You can call me Brother Guang first, it won't be too late to call me brother-in-law later."

"okay!"

After a few people greeted each other, Grandpa Zhao shouted in the yard and announced the marriage of the two in public, asking everyone to stop gossiping.

The neighbors were surprised, but this was reasonable, so they all applauded and sent their blessings.

This matter has come to an end, and a new chapter in Zhao Maimai's life is about to begin.

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Chapter 86 Mai Mai Enters the Steel Rolling Mill

The moon climbed up the treetops, emitting a bright light, and coated the earth with a layer of silver.

Pei Guang and Zhao Maimai walked side by side on the pine tree street. The atmosphere was so peaceful, as if they were waiting for someone to break the deadlock.

Pei Guang said softly: "Mai Mai, don't you think that things are too hasty? The world seems to have changed drastically in one day."

Zhao Maimai's body trembled, and she asked him if he regretted it, her little face full of worry and anxiety.

Pei Guang reached out and took her left hand and squeezed it, soft and boneless, "How could it be? Since fate has arranged this encounter, let's carry it through to the end."

Zhao Maimai's heart almost jumped out of her chest, his hands were so warm, and his tone, though plain, was sonorous and powerful, making people unable to help but be intoxicated by it.

So this is what holding hands feels like. Although it doesn't look good on the street, she couldn't bear to pull her hand away.

Even though they had only known each other for one day, everything seemed so natural.

"By the way, Mai Mai, you must be very tired working in the textile factory. How about I transfer you to the steel mill, where you can sit in an office and feel much more comfortable."

"But...is it okay? Wouldn't it be too much trouble?" She couldn't believe that a deputy director of a cafeteria had so much power.

"Just wait for my news!"

Pei Guang smiled slightly. Li Huaide might not be able to do such a thing, so he asked Director Yang to say hello to them and transfer the relationship over.

Moreover, Zhao Maimai only has a junior high school education, and no one can find fault with her when she works in the office.

The road ahead was very long, and the two told each other about their past, as if they had endless things to say.

The next day, after Pei Guang arrived at the steel rolling mill, he first went to Director Yang's office.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Come in!" After hearing the response from inside, he pushed the door and walked in.

Director Yang saw his rare guest coming and said jokingly, "Xiao Pei, it's rare for you to come to my office. What's the matter? Do you have something to talk to me about?"