Siheyuan: Fighting against Japanese Aggression in Beijing

Chapter 112: Arrangement of blind date for Sha Zhu

Seeing Xu Damao's expression, Matchmaker Zhang knew that there would be a lot of benefits this time, so she said, "Are you talking about the girl from the Old Yu family in Buyaqiao Hutong?"

"That should be it?" Xu Damao said, "Aunt Zhang, don't all the people you date have photos? Do you have any? If so, show them to me."

"Haha, this is really available. I wouldn't prepare it for an ordinary family, but I want it because this girl is so pretty. I'll show it to you."

As she spoke, Matchmaker Zhang took out a cloth bag and started rummaging through it. After a while, she handed it to Xu Damao.

"Is this the one?"

When Xu Damao got the photo, he saw that it was a pretty girl. She looked very pretty, so he said, "Aunt Zhang, to be honest, this girl is the one that my junior brother likes. I came here to try my luck today, but I didn't expect to meet her. Can I take this photo back to show my junior brother?"

"That won't do. I still have to find a partner for him. What will you show me to others if you take me away?" Matchmaker Zhang objected.

"It's not for free. I'll give you two dollars and deposit ten dollars on it for one day. I'll deliver it to you tomorrow." Xu Damao said quickly.

Hearing Xu Damao's promise and the money he could make, Matchmaker Zhang immediately said, "My dear comrade, you are so honest, I can't help but give you a chance. Okay, take the photos. It's okay to come back later. I'll keep them for you."

"Hey, thank you Aunt Zhang. Can you tell me more about the girl's situation?"

So, in order to facilitate this blind date, Matchmaker Zhang gave a detailed account of Yu Li's situation. Yu Li was a temporary worker, and she had a younger sister who was still in school. The rest were her parents: her father was still working, and her mother was a housewife.

After finding out the situation, Xu Damao left the money, took the photos and went straight back to the courtyard.

When they returned to the courtyard, Sha Zhu and Li Kangri had already returned home.

As soon as he entered the room, Li Kangri was the only one in the room. Xu Damao asked, "Where are the others?"

"They've all gone to the kitchen, learning how to cook!" Li Kangri said, "From the looks of you, have you found out about this?"

"Hehe, Master, you are really an amazing person. I thought you were just talking nonsense! I didn't expect that there really is such a person. She lives in Bu Ya Qiao Hutong. Her name is really Yu Li. There is even a photo. Look."

As he spoke, Xu Damao took out the photo and handed it to Li Kangri.

The first time he saw the photo, Li Kangri was sure that it was Yu Li, the daughter-in-law of Yan Fugui, but now? ...

"Master, is that so?" Xu Damao asked.

"It should be. I can only guess the name, not the appearance. But she looks quite compatible with Zhuzi." Li Kangri said.

So Xu Damao hurriedly told Li Kangri about Yu Li's family situation.

Just as the two were chatting, four people came in, each carrying a dish.

"Did you really find it?" Lou Xiao'e asked.

"That's right, we really found it. Didn't I say we shouldn't doubt our master? Hehe." Xu Damao said.

"No, what are you holding?" Sha Zhu shouted, "A photo of my wife? Show me now."

As he said that, Sha Zhu put the plate on the table and tried to grab the photo.

"Hey, I won't give it to you, little junior brother. You should thank me sincerely first. I've been tired for the whole afternoon. You'd better wash my feet later." Xu Damao said with a smile.

"Oh my, my eldest brother, you are such a full man that you don't know the hunger of a hungry man. I beg you, please let me see, don't just say thank you for washing your feet, I can even wipe your butt."

As he said that, Sha Zhu bowed deeply to Xu Damao.

Seeing Sha Zhu giving in like this, Xu Damao felt it was boring, so he gave the photo to Sha Zhu, "It's a pity that such a good girl is being given away to a lousy cook like you."

Ignoring Xu Damao's sarcasm, Sha Zhu took the photo and examined it carefully. The more he looked at her, the more beautiful she became. The more he looked at her, the more he liked her. Finally, Sha Zhu said with a grin, "Master, I am satisfied. I am 100% satisfied. When will we go on a blind date?"

"Shazhu, look at yourself. Show me the photo so I can see how beautiful you are." Lou Xiao'e asked.

"She's prettier than you anyway, here you go," Sha Zhu handed the photo over, "Be careful, don't get it dirty."

"It's really good. My Damao is right. You get a good deal." Lou Xiao'e said.

"Hey, what's wrong? How come I got such a good deal?" Sha Zhu said dissatisfiedly, "I'm pretty good too, canteen director, two big houses, and several thousand in savings! Really."

"Okay, sit down and eat, and talk while you eat."

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"Master, can we meet tomorrow?" Sha Zhu asked impatiently.

"Fancy it?"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah..." Sha Zhu nodded continuously.

"It's good to see her," Li Kangri said, "but in order to be 100% sure of marrying this daughter-in-law, you still need to prepare some things."

"What is it?" Sha Zhu asked.

"Three turns and one ring, and buy more furniture and stuff."

"So many?" said Sha Zhu.

"Of course you are. You are not good-looking and you are old, so you need to make up for these shortcomings with these things. With these, your wife will be secure. Also, this matter must be kept secret before you get the marriage certificate. It must be done quietly and no outsiders can know about it." Li Kangri said.

"Haha, I understand, I understand. But everything else is easy to handle, but what about this ticket? I only have a bicycle, and that's the ticket you gave me?" Sha Zhu said worriedly.

"It's easy. You can get it on the black market or from your Uncle Li. You have to figure it out on your own and get it done before tomorrow afternoon. You'll need it for the blind date." Li Kangri said.

"Okay, I'll go to the black market tonight. If not, I'll go to Uncle Li tomorrow." Sha Zhu said with a smile.

"Be nicer when you go to your Uncle Li and bring the money with you. Don't be silly and just ask for money," Li Kangri reminded.

Soon, the meal was over and Sha Zhu's affairs were preliminarily planned.

At around one o'clock that night, Sha Zhu actually got up and went to the black market.

After wandering around in the black market for a long time, Sha Zhu finally found a ticket for a watch and a radio. Because these things are useless to ordinary people, many people are selling them.

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