Tong Ling had been busy in the kitchen since two o'clock in the afternoon. In order to pray for good luck, she had made six dishes.
Ma Xiaohui came back from work. He had just walked into the courtyard when he smelled the fragrance of the meat. "Hahaha, it smells so good. It smells so good. Looks like it's still a happy new year."
When Tong Ling saw that Ma Xiaohui had returned, she quickly said to him,"Hurry up and wash your face and hands. Then, we'll prepare to eat."”After washing his face and hands, Ma Xiaohui turned around and walked into the inner room. As soon as he lifted the door curtain, he saw that the table on the kang had been placed. The bowls and chopsticks on the table were also neatly placed. There was also a bottle of white wine, a bottle of beer, and a large bottle of drinks under the table.
Ma Xiaohui looked at it and said," It looks like everything is ready except for the east wind. Hahaha."”With that, he went to the kitchen to help Tong Ling.
Tong Ling had already finished all the time-consuming dishes. There were only two stir-fried dishes left. The meat and vegetables had already been cut and placed on two plates. She was waiting for Ma Xiaohui to come back, so she began to stir-fry. In a short while, all six dishes were served on the table.
Ma Xiaohui's mother was still sitting in her seat. Tong Ling and Ma Xiaohui each sat on one side. Ma Xiaohui still followed the old rules. He first poured a drink for his mother, then filled Tong Ling's glass with beer, and finally poured himself a full glass of white wine.
" Mom, it's New Year's Eve today, and your son is one year older. I'll kowtow to Mom three times," Ma Xiaohui said as he knelt on the brick bed and kowtowed respectfully to his mother three times.
"Hehe, get up quickly. How old are you? Why are you still kowtowing?”Ma Xiaohui's mother said with a smile.
"Hahaha, Mom, don't be afraid. I'll kowtow to you and definitely won't give you any lucky money.”Ma Xiaohui said with a smile.
Ma Xiaohui's words made his mother and Tong Ling laugh.
"In our family, daughters are not allowed to kowtow, so I won't kowtow. I'll toast to Mom. Mom, I wish you good health in the new year and happiness in your later years.”As Tong Ling spoke, she picked up the glass of beer on the table and clinked it with Ma Xiaohui's mother's drink. Then, she took a big gulp of beer.
Ma Xiaohui's mother, Tong Ling, and Ma Xiaohui sat around the Kang table, chatting as they ate. They were having a lively New Year's Eve dinner.
The wine had gone through three rounds, and the dishes had also gone through five flavors. Ma Xiaohui looked at the heat. So, he asked his mother," Mom, be happy today."
"Of course I'm happy. Mom is happy every day. I have a filial son and a close-fitting cotton-padded jacket. How can Mom not be happy?”Ma Xiaohui's mother said happily.
"Mom, how great would it be if my sister and I were always with you like today? Don't you think so, Mom?”Ma Xiaohui continued his mother's words.
"That's right. I can't wait to be like this every day, but this is just Mom's one-sided wish. How can the two of you accompany Mom like this every day? One of you is going to get married, and the other is looking for a husband.”Ma Xiaohui's mother replied.
Ma Xiaohui had thought of this plan for the whole day. He was implementing it step by step according to the plan. Ma Xiaohui's mother didn't know her son's true intentions, so she went along with Ma Xiaohui's words. In other words, she was crawling into the pocket that Ma Xiaohui had woven in advance.
Ma Xiaohui, who was very proud, continued," Mom, I have a plan. Even if I marry a wife, I can still accompany you every day like today. Even if my sister finds a husband, she can also accompany you every day like today. I guarantee that you will be as happy as today every day. Mom, do you want to hear my son's trick?”"Brat, you're joking again, aren't you? If you say that you can accompany Mom every day, I can still believe it. But you have to marry a filial daughter-in-law. If you say that your sister can accompany me every day, I won't believe it even if you beat me to death. Think about it, if your sister finds a husband, she'll have to accompany his mother-in-law. How can she accompany me every day? I think you're drunk and keep dreaming.”Ma Xiaohui's mother laughed as she spoke.
"Mom, don't doubt me. I only have these two skills. I guarantee that this dream will come true.”Ma Xiaohui said to his mother confidently.
"Forget it. Even a ghost doesn't believe it. Don't talk about me. I think you're just happy that your mother is poor here.”Ma Xiaohui's mother shook her head and said.
"Mom, I have a bold idea, but you have to promise me two things first. If you can do these two things, I'll tell you immediately.”
Ma Xiaohui said to his mother with a mysterious smile.
" Tell me, what are these two guarantees?" Ma Xiaohui's mother asked him seriously.
"The first point is that you have to agree to my request. The second point is that you can't be too excited or anxious. Can you guarantee that you will do it? "Ma Xiaohui looked at his mother and said.
"Hehe, I thought it was a promise. That's all. No problem. I can do it.”Ma Xiaohui's mother said firmly.
"That's good, Mom. You said it yourself. You're the person who keeps your word. Everyone here praises you like that.”Ma Xiaohui praised his mother as he spoke.
"Yeah, your mother has always been a nail in the head. Just say it.”Ma Xiaohui's mother said firmly.
Ma Xiaohui saw that the time was ripe. Even if it was not fully cooked, it was at least 80%. Therefore, he knelt in front of his mother with a thud. When Ma Xiaohui's mother and Tong Ling saw Ma Xiaohui kneeling, they were suddenly stunned.
When Ma Xiaohui was talking to his mother, Tong Ling was puzzled. She did not know what Ma Xiaohui was up to today. Therefore, Tong Ling stood at the side and watched the game without saying a word. She did not interrupt from beginning to end.
"Mom, this matter has been suppressed in my son's heart for many years, but I've never dared to say it. I've been looking for an opportunity. I've been waiting for this opportunity, but I really can't wait any longer. So, I have to tell you today.”Ma Xiaohui knelt in front of his mother and said.
After Ma Xiaohui finished speaking, he lowered his head. He was very emotional.
"What exactly is it? Look at you, kid. If you want to say it, just say it. Why are you so hesitant?”Ma Xiaohui's mother urged him.
"Mom, do you know why Xiao Wei and I didn't get together? Do you know why so many people tried to introduce me to a partner, but none of them succeeded? Mom, I'll tell you the truth today. Mom, I already have someone in my heart.”Ma Xiaohui raised his head and said to his mother.
"This is a good thing. Since you already have one, you should have told Mom. Why didn't you tell her?”Ma Xiaohui's mother interrupted her son and asked anxiously.
" Mom, to be honest with you, although our family's conditions are not very good, my son's ambition is really very high. I don't like ordinary women. Even if you like her and force me to get married, I definitely won't marry her against my will just to be filial to you. If that happens, you'll ruin your son's life." Ma Xiaohui lowered his head again when he said this.
Ma Xiaohui's mother and Tong Ling watched him silently from the side and listened quietly.
Ma Xiaohui pondered for a moment. He raised his head again and looked at his mother. Then, he continued," Mom, actually, I feel that as long as two people are truly in love, it doesn't matter who is older. Don't you think so?”
Ma Xiaohui was giving his mother a heads-up.
"That's true, but it can't be too big. If you find one who's 18 or 19, you'll have to coax her like a child every day.”Ma Xiaohui's mother said.
"Mom, don't worry. I definitely won't find someone younger than me. People say that an older daughter-in-law knows how to dote on others. I'll find an older one for you.”Ma Xiaohui probed his mother further.
"But it can't be too big. If a woman is older than three years, she can carry gold bricks. If she's older by one or two years, or even three years, it's fine.”Ma Xiaohui's mother said to him.
"Mom, what era are we in now? Your saying about the third year of university holding gold bricks is long out of date. The trend now is for the sixth year of university to eat meat. In other words, finding a partner who is six years older than you is as blissful as eating meat every day.”Ma Xiaohui refuted his mother.
"What did you say? The partner you found is six years older than you? "That won't do. Don't you know that this woman can't help but age? After a few years, her face will be full of wrinkles. Wouldn't she look like your mother? That's absolutely not possible," Ma Xiaohui's mother strongly objected to him.
Who knew that Ma Xiaohui, who had benefited from his apprenticeship, would actually get stuck halfway? When he heard his mother say this, he didn't even need to think of words to refute his mother. He could just say it, but at this juncture, he absolutely couldn't say it. If he really said it, all his previous efforts would be for naught.
When Ma Xiaohui's mother saw that Ma Xiaohui was silent, she thought that her words were reasonable and made Ma Xiaohui shut his mouth. Therefore, she said to Tong Ling," Do you think I'm right? If the man is six years older than the woman, it's fine. If the woman is six years older than the man, I don't think it's possible."”
Tong Ling, who had been kept in the dark, had no idea who Ma Xiaohui was talking about. When she saw Ma Xiaohui's mother's anxious look, she tried to smooth things over for the two of them.
"Xiaohui, since our mom doesn't agree, your partner will be elsewhere. You have to be filial first.”Tong Ling said to Ma Xiaohui.
Ma Xiaohui was already a little overwhelmed by his mother's words. Talking to his mother was no different from talking to others outside. It was not light, but it was not enough. Ma Xiaohui was thinking about when to use soft and when to use force. However, Tong Ling had rushed to help his mother at this time. Wasn't this another accomplice? This time, he was really a little anxious because he did not know what Tong Ling would say later.
However, Ma Xiaohui knew very well that he should be calm at this time. If he was not careful, he would definitely lose the game.
Ma Xiaohui did not immediately refute his mother's words. He did not answer Tong Ling's words either. He continued to kneel there and did not get up.
"Alright, let's forget about this matter. Don't kneel anymore. Quickly get up.”Ma Xiaohui's mother said to him.
Ma Xiaohui did not seem to hear what his mother said to him. He continued to kneel there and did not say anything else.
When Ma Xiaohui's mother saw that her son was silent, she thought that Ma Xiaohui must have nothing to say. Therefore, she said," If you don't listen to the old man, you'll suffer a loss. Think about it yourself. No matter how poor our family is, we can't marry someone so old. When that time comes, how will the neighbors look at you?"”
Ma Xiaohui, who had been silent for a long time, finally opened his mouth to speak.
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