I opened a restaurant in ancient times

Chapter 71

He had already agreed with Brother Yuan that he would propose a marriage after the Qixi Festival. On the second day, Zhao Heng took advantage of the rest time and sneaked out with Brother Yuan behind his back to buy the things needed for the marriage proposal.

He wants three books and six ceremonies, and the Ming media is marrying and taking Brother Yuan home. He didn't know much about this, so before going shopping, he went to the pier to find Zhang Qiao.

Although he hasn't gotten married yet, his grandmother should know something. It just so happened that she had other things to ask him when she went to find him this time.

It didn't take long for Zhao Heng to arrive at the pier. It was time for them to rest, so there were groups of people everywhere. He looked around and found Zhang Qiao in a shady corner.

"Zhang Qiao!" Zhao Heng strode forward and patted Zhang Qiao's shoulder: "Why are you staying in such a place?" If it wasn't for his good eyes, he might have skipped such a corner. Seeing that it was Zhao Heng

, Zhang Qiao smiled with surprise, "Why are you here?"

"There's something I don't quite understand, so I want to ask you.

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Nose, glanced at Zhang Qiao, and said to him: "I want to go to Jiang Yuan's house to propose marriage, but I don't know what to prepare. I really don't understand these things, so I thought of coming to ask you."

"Proposal? Zhang Qiao couldn't help but be a little surprised. In his impression, Jiang Yuan was just a helper from Zhao Heng's place. Why would he want to propose a marriage, but anyway, this is a happy event, Zhao Heng is his neighbor , and even a friend: "Congratulations! Is it Brother

He Yuan?" "Yes, if you don't know, can you ask your grandmother for me when you get home?" He couldn't help but put on a smile, and he said: "The specific thing is to ask what needs to be prepared and what process to follow. I have been busy in the town these days, and I haven't been back to the village for some days."

Zhang Qiao paused for a while, and he kept thinking about it in his mind. He opened his mouth and said: "I know a little bit. Before, there were people in the village who got married. I also went to see them, so I know a little bit."

"Some people got married. Sometimes, in order to express the importance of each other, I will hunt a wild goose as a gift. However, I have seen fewer geese in recent years. Generally, chickens, ducks and geese are used instead. Few people are willing to make great efforts to hunt wild geese. If you are here, you need to prepare some cloth and the like. As for other sundries, the more the better, the more you can express your attention to the other party."

"So that's the case." Zhao Heng nodded. Head, silently memorize what he said. Before it was too late, Zhao Heng quickly thanked Zhang Qiao: "Thank you very much, otherwise I don't know what to do. When we get married, you and Dashan Xiaokai will definitely come!"

Zhang Qiao laughed . He agreed, after all, it is a major marriage event, and it will only happen once in a lifetime. Although Brother Yuan is a little brother, he has been diligent and capable since he was a child.

The two said a few more words, and Zhang Qiao told him about the various procedures for proposing a marriage, to hire a matchmaker, to match the eight characters, and so on. Zhao Heng wrote it down one by one, and then he said another thing to him.

"Zhang Qiao, do you really plan to work as a coolie at the dock?"

Zhang Qiao smiled naively and said to him, "I'm so big, it's the most suitable place to work here, and if I'm not here, there's nothing else. The shop will want such a tall and strong second."

He also doesn't want to work here, and if he only works as labor, how many years can he work? If you get hurt, no one will heal you.

But he is such a big man, he can't stay at home all day, so even if it is labor, he is willing to do it. Anyway, I am still young, and I have strength all over my body.

Hearing what he said, Zhao Heng was very happy. At this time, there was a shortage of people in the store. Sometimes it took strength to cook. Although he was used to it, he still didn't want to be overworked. It would be better to hire someone to help him.

Moreover, sometimes the rice grains they buy also need someone with strength to carry them to the cellar. The more he looked at Zhang Qiao, the more suitable he felt, Zhao Heng said, "Zhang Qiao, why don't you come to our shop to help, don't worry, you will definitely earn more than you do labor here."

"Really? Your food shop . Can you pay such a high salary? If you need help, just let me know." His words revealed his concern for the shop, and Zhang Qiao was also worried that he would not be able to recruit people.

"Why not?" Zhao Heng smiled and said, "Aren't we still friends? No, I'll come to you if I need help, right?"

Zhang Qiao smiled and said to him, "Alright, Then just tell me when you go to work." The work at the wharf here, just talk to the leader, if Zhao Heng's shop can't be turned around in the future, he will not stay there, and come back to work at that time. Also helpful.

After the two agreed, Zhao Heng turned around and left. According to what Zhang Qiao said, he still has to buy fabrics now. As for the wild goose, he will go to the mountain to hunt one when he is free.

The weather in the past few days has turned cold, and counting the time, several months have passed without knowing it, and it can be regarded as half a year. He would never have imagined that a few months ago, he had already found his younger brother at this time, and he had already found his brother. About to have a husband.

Zhao Heng deliberately ran a little farther, not at the largest fabric shop on Queqiao Street.

From the door of the store, it looks bright and spacious, and it looks very good. Zhao Heng lifted his foot and went in, and he was dazzled by a variety of colors, and he didn't even know which one to buy.

Seeing how helpless he looked, Xiao Er hurriedly stepped forward and greeted, "What kind of fabric do you want to buy?" After that, he pointed his hand and continued: "Look, this is a new fabric, which is affordable and comfortable. . The fabric next to this is the most suitable for making quilts, and it is also very affordable. I don't know which one do you want?"

"What kind of fabric do you need to use to propose marriage?"

Xiao Er heard that it was used for marriage proposal. The smile on his face is a little bigger. This kind of guest usually doesn't want less fabric, unless he is dissatisfied with the woman, but if he doesn't pay attention to it, the guest will not come in person.

He led Zhao Heng to the other side, pointed at a few pieces of red cloth, and said to him: "Guest, in our town, we usually buy two or three pieces of red cloth for various wedding items, and the rest I need some cotton and linen, look, which color do you like?"

Zhao Heng nodded and looked carefully at the color. On this red fabric, there are embroidered flowers like the full moon, and some are mandarin ducks playing in the water, all kinds, very beautiful.

After thinking about it, Zhao Heng decided to buy it. He said to Xiao Er, "Two of the one with the full moon, please, and the other two of the mandarin ducks playing in the water." Two for the

mattress and two for the quilt, just right. Zhao Heng couldn't help but feel very happy. He suddenly remembered, and quickly turned his head to Xiao Er and said, "I need three more pieces of linen cloth and five pieces of cotton cloth. Can I send it to my house?"

"Yes, but it may be later. "

With his affirmative answer, Zhao Heng was relieved. In terms of etiquette, a matchmaker should be invited to propose a marriage first, and then the betrothal gift will be given after matching the eight characters. He has prepared things so early, if Brother Yuan knows about it, he will inevitably be shy for two more days.

This time, I asked Xiao Er to send him to the house, and tell him about it when he comes to the door in person to propose a kiss. Zhao Heng made up his mind, paid the money, left the address in Dahe Village, and then returned to the store with confidence.

As soon as he entered the lobby of Youyishun, he saw Jiang Yuan walking towards him. Before he seemed to be in a mood, he said to him, "Brother Yuan, I'm sorry I was wrong. I'll tell you next time I go out.

" Yuan's words reached his lips, and before he could say it, he heard Zhao Heng's explanation. He searched for him for a long time today, but he couldn't find anyone, and there happened to be a few more guests.

Originally, there were some emotions in his heart, but now after listening to Zhao Heng's words, he nodded and said, "In the future, we can't recruit people for no reason. Brother Ning asked my brother where he went, I'm afraid He was worried about you and told him that you went shopping, which made him feel at ease."

"Yes, yes." Zhao Heng replied repeatedly: "Yes, I know, it will definitely not be like this in the future, Yuan. Brother, don't be angry."

"I'm not angry." Jiang Yuan muttered silently in his heart: I'm just a little worried about not being able to find anyone.

"By the way, Brother Yuan, I still have something to tell you." Zhao Heng suddenly remembered the Zhang Qiao incident, and hurriedly pulled Jiang Yuan to sit down. There were not many customers in the store at this time, so they could talk about it. matter.

Jiang Yuan was very puzzled. He just came back. What happened? He was pulling him to sit on the stool. Jiang Yuan simply asked him directly: "What's wrong?"

"I just went to the pier to find Zhang Qiao, these days. We were too busy, and the work in the kitchen also required strength. It was just when people needed help. I thought that Zhang Qiao's work at the wharf was not a good work, so I simply asked him to come and help, can you? "

Jiang Yuan had some impression of Zhang Qiao. He lived in the house next to Zhao Heng's house. He had heard from Zhao Heng before that Zhang Qiao took good care of Zhao Heng and helped him a lot when he first arrived in Dahe Village.

Besides, he knew that Zhang Qiao had a duty on weekdays, and he had heard from his mother. So I didn't say anything right now, just nodded in response, and said to Zhao Heng, "When will he come to work? Have you arranged for him any work?" These things should be arranged before he comes. , otherwise it will definitely be in a hurry.

"Yes, I already have a plan." Zhao Heng took a sip of tea and continued: "On weekdays, you often collect money at the front, and you can't often come to the back, so he can help me in the kitchen to avoid Busy round and round. Besides, put him here, we will feel more at ease when we go back to the village."

"That's right." Jiang Yuan felt that what he said was very reasonable, and said: "Then he will sleep in the store in the future. , or go home?"

"I'll ask him later, whatever." Zhang Qiao should be here soon. After he talked to Zhang Qiao, Zhang Qiao went to tell the leader that there is no complicated procedure for the dockers not to continue to do this work, just say a word.

After Zhang Qiao came, Zhao Heng asked him again, and Zhang Qiao said, "If necessary, I can also be in the store."

He had only thought that Zhao Heng's side should be very small, but he didn't realize it until he came here. This shop is actually quite big, in the town.

Only then did he feel that his previous thoughts and worries were superfluous. With such a shop and Zhao Heng's craftsmanship, how could he not be able to earn money or hire workers.

Afraid that it was because the two knew each other, that this errand was handed over to him. Zhao Heng told him that the salary is one or two dollars a month, which is not a small amount in the town. If there is less unloading at the dock, it will only be a few dollars a month.