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Since my brother, who is five years younger than me, got married, my parents began to worry about my marriage, saying that I was busy all day and would never have a head, so it was better to find a partner as soon as possible and settle down at home, so that they could rest assured.
Whenever they said that, although I said yes, I didn't take it seriously at all.
I think that my career has just started, and I have finally gone from an unknown small salesman to the position of team leader, and how much effort and sacrifice I have made.
So, I just want to work hard and down-to-earth now, and as for finding a partner, I can only say that it depends on fate.
However, I myself do not reject blind dates, if my parents tell me to go, then I will listen to them and go to meet.
Some time ago, I finally took an annual leave and went back to my hometown. My parents were very excited, and said that since they came back this time, they would just go to see a girl.
The other party's name is Xu Xiaoqing, the daughter of my father's former comrade-in-arms, three years younger than me, the only child in the family, and currently working as a teacher in one of our local primary schools.
After hearing about her situation, my parents thought that we were a good fit, so they said that we should meet.
As for me, I looked at Xu Xiaoqing's photo, although I can't say that I am a big beauty, but I have fair skin and beautiful facial features, so I can count it as the type I like.
But in fact, looks are not the key to me, the important thing is that this girl has a good character, she must be gentle and kind, and she can talk to me.
Before going to meet, my parents told me a thousand times, saying that this is the daughter of my father's old comrade-in-arms, no matter what I say, I can't offend others, even if I think they are not good, I can treat them politely.
At first, when my parents told me these things, I didn't pay much attention to them, because I wasn't the kind of person who was rude.
What's more, we are still introduced by old acquaintances, so whatever I say, I will not be ignorant, and I will definitely greet people well.
We agreed to meet at 10 o'clock in the morning, which happened to be cool, and the time was neither early nor late.
I got there half an hour early, ordered two drinks in advance, and sat there waiting.
After about ten minutes, a crisp voice sounded behind me.
"Hello, it's Brother Zhao Lin, right?"
When I heard the voice, I quickly turned around, and when I saw this slender girl standing in front of me at this time, I was stunned for a moment.
Are she sure it's Xu Xiaoqing? Why is she so much better looking than in the photos, and she is tall and has an outstanding temperament, and she looks like a female star when she goes to that station.
At that moment, I was really dumbfounded, and I felt that I was really unconfident compared to her.
Originally, I thought I was a handsome guy myself, after all, my height and facial features were pretty good.
But since the moment I saw her, I instantly felt inferior.
I quickly stood up in a panic, then politely reached out and said with a smile, "That... Composed.. Xiaoqing, right, my name is Zhao Lin, I'm very happy... Get to know you.. Huh..."
Seeing my stupid appearance, Xu Xiaoqing laughed all of a sudden: "Haha, don't be nervous, I'm also nervous for doing this." ”
Xu Xiaoqing's joking words made my nervous mood relax a lot at once. I quickly pulled out the chair next to me and said, "Please sit down." ”
Xu Xiaoqing put the bag on the stool next to him, and then sat down generously. After sitting down, he inadvertently stroked the hair that had fallen next to his cheek.
In an instant, a charming aroma bypassed, and I took a deep breath and was instantly intoxicated.
I feel that I have fallen in love with Xu Xiaoqing at first sight, I didn't know this feeling at all before, and I didn't even know what a heartbeat was.
But now, I really get it, so at the time, I was excited.
Later, when we were talking, I kept staring at Xu Xiaoqing, and I was embarrassed to look at her.
I could tell that she was a little nervous just like me.
In the beginning, we talked about some light topics, such as hobbies, work, and what we like to eat.
Later, the topic began to cut to the point, and Xu Xiaoqing asked me what the prospects for job development were, and whether I would buy a house in the city.
I told Xu Xiaoqing that the house would naturally be bought, but I estimated that I could only pay a down payment, and the rest of the money could only be repaid slowly later.
After Xu Xiaoqing listened to me, she seemed to be a little dissatisfied, and the meaning of her words was probably that she didn't want to be so stressful as soon as she got married, which would greatly reduce the quality of life of the two people.
I know what Xu Xiaoqing means, so I also understand her thoughts, in fact, there is another plan for buying a house.
But I was worried that Xu Xiaoqing would be unhappy, so I didn't mention it to her.
That is, in fact, we have a house in the county, the house is not big, more than 60 square meters, if she doesn't mind, we can live there.
But I thought about it, after all, Xu Xiaoqing has been living in the city with his parents, and if he asked someone to live with me in the county seat, they would definitely not agree.
So I didn't mention it to her. Plus, after all, it's the first time we've met, so it's another story to make it or not, so don't talk too much about it first.
After that, I wanted to change the topic and talk about some light things, so I asked Xu Xiaoqing if she usually likes to listen to songs and watch movies.
If she likes it, I can take her to concerts, to movies, anything.
Xu Xiaoqing paused and said, "It's okay, it's okay." ”
After that, I felt that her attitude towards me was obviously not as enthusiastic as at the beginning, and I felt that she should be not very satisfied with my conditions.
But in the spirit of being polite, I continued to chat with her, and then ordered some more food, after all, it was noon.
Halfway through the meal, Xu Xiaoqing suddenly raised his head and said to me in a heavy tone: "Zhao Lin, in fact, I understand your situation here, and what about the house, I think we can discuss this again, but there is one point, I have to explain it to you in advance, otherwise it will not be good for you." ”
I put down the chopsticks in my hand, looked at her and said, "Xu Xiaoqing, if you have anything to say, just say it, I won't mind, after all, I also like people who are straightforward." ”
Xu Xiaoqing paused for a moment and said, "If we really think it's appropriate, then my family's side asks for a bride price of 500,000 yuan, this money.. It's indispensable, so you see..."
When I heard the words "500,000", I was instantly stunned, even though Xu Xiaoqing was so beautiful and beautiful, but at that moment, my good impression of her instantly decreased by half.
I don't know, why their family wants so much money, my hometown and hers, although it is not the same village, but we are not far apart.
According to our local customs, half of the bride price is 180,000 or 280,000. What's the matter, it won't cost 500,000, not to mention, our man still has to provide a house.
No matter how I thought, it wasn't appropriate either, but I didn't dare to refuse her face-to-face. After all, it's not about giving people face.
So, I smiled and said, "That... 500,000 is indeed a lot of money, after I go back, I have to discuss it with my parents first, okay? ”
Xu Xiaoqing nodded and said that she could understand, after all, marriage is a major event, and you can't make hasty decisions.
When we were about to separate, Xu Xiaoqing said to me that in fact, she had a very good impression of me, she thought that I was self-motivated and smart, and I spoke with humor, and she thought that she could talk to me quite well.
At present, we are facing these practical problems, and I hope I will think about them carefully when I go back.
Although Xu Xiaoqing praised me, I was not happy in my heart, because our family would not be able to pay so much bride price no matter what.
After all, my brother had just gotten married, and the family had just spent almost all of their savings, and there was really no money left for me to get married.
So when I was on the road, I kept thinking, otherwise, after I went back, I would tell my parents directly that Xu Xiaoqing and I were not suitable.
Otherwise, with my parents' temperament, even if they make money, they will have to let me marry Xu Xiaoqing.
I was thinking about these things all the time, and I didn't care about it, and there was a girl in the back calling my name.
I didn't hear it until the girl slapped me from behind that I quickly came to my senses.
"Zhao Lin, why did you go so fast, I'm tired to death!"
A girl with a long ponytail, a small height and a little dark skin said to me breathlessly.
I looked at her carefully and realized that I didn't know her, so I said, "That... Girl, who are you, did we know each other before? ”
The girl laughed instantly, showing two rows of big white and neat teeth, and said, "Haha, you don't know me, but I do, a year ago, you drove me home, and I remembered you at that time." ”
I tried hard to recall, as if when I went back to my hometown during the Spring Festival last year, I borrowed our colleague's car at the intersection of XX County, XX County, and there seemed to be such a thing.
But I don't remember exactly what the man looked like and how old he was.
The girl saw that I didn't remember, so she slowly helped me remember.
She said that last year, she helped her family go to a pharmacy in the county town to buy medicine, but when she was about to leave, she found that her car had been stolen.
At that time, she was in a hurry, after all, the family was still waiting to take medicine, and just at this time, I parked on the side of the road and went down to buy water.
She asked me for help and asked me where I was going and if I could give her a ride.
After inquiring, I found that we were not on the way, she originally wanted to go, but I stopped her, I thought it was a big deal to run a little more, and it was nothing.
That day, I helped her and sent her home. On the way, we made small talk and that's it.
In fact, it's just a trivial matter, and it's nothing, but she didn't expect that she would remember it now.
And what surprised me even more was that when I went out on a blind date with Xu Xiaoqing today, I happened to be bumped into by her.
She had made an appointment with a good friend to come to the city to go shopping, but her friend temporarily released her pigeon because of something.
So she wandered around the street alone, but she didn't expect to be so fateful that she actually met me on a blind date.
And when I went on a blind date, she actually sat diagonally opposite me all the time, so she witnessed almost all of the whole blind date process.
I was very embarrassed at the time, saying that I was also worried about this matter, but I didn't expect to be witnessed by her throughout the whole process.
The girl blinked her big eyes, looked up at me and said, "Brother Zhao Lin, my name is Qiaoyun, do you remember?" As for me, I have always remembered you in my heart, I originally said that I wanted to go to you, but I don't know the address of your home, only your name.
But now, God has let the two of us meet again, then this is the fate that is destined in the dark, so...
Brother Zhao Lin, if you don't dislike me, I'm willing.. Marry you, and besides, I don't want a bride price! What I value is you, and I want to be with you and live for the rest of my life! ”
Qiaoyun's words really scared me, and I was still confused at the time.
I can see that Qiaoyun is a kind-hearted girl, although she is not big, but her ideas are very mature and sensible.
But anyway, we don't know each other well, so it's certainly not appropriate for me to agree to be with her now.
So, I said to Qiaoyun: "Qiaoyun, I remember your name, but we have to take our time when it comes to emotional matters." Plus I'm today.. I just went on a blind date, right, I'm with you in a blink of an eye, so what have I become?
So, can you let me think about it, we can leave each other a phone call and keep in touch when the time comes, do you think it's okay? ”
Qiaoyun was very happy and said, "Okay, good! Actually, that's what I thought too, hehe... It's just that I saw you just now, and I was so excited, that's why. Actually, I'm very shy, hehe..."
Looking at Qiao Yunhong's fluttering little face, I think she looks like a red apple, which is very good-looking.
And that encounter with Qiaoyun was also the best start of our relationship.
Because three months later, I officially got together with Qiaoyun, Qiaoyun is really a very sincere and kind good girl, and when I found her, I felt that I had really picked up a treasure.
And my parents also like Qiaoyun very much, saying that every time they see Qiaoyun, they feel very kind, especially when they see her smiling every day, which makes them happy when they look at it.
And Xu Xiaoqing, who was on a blind date with me before, I had already rejected it early, in fact, I learned later that she told me about the 500,000 bride price that day, and she deliberately tested me.
She wants to see how sincere I am to her, and whether I can be willing to pay for her.
But I don't think this kind of temptation is meaningful, but as soon as I come up, I hurt the other party.
Emotional matters cannot be measured by money in the first place.
In doing so, she buried her fate and happiness with her own hands.
However, I still have to thank her, if it weren't for her, how could I have met such a good girl as Qiaoyun.
Now we are very sweet and happy together, and our wedding date has been set, just at the end of this year.
In the future, we will work together to create a better life!
——End of story——