Compared with reputation, Mrs. Xu pays more attention to affordability.

As soon as the scandal came out, the granddaughter's reputation became bad, the family business was broken, and Gu Huaixiu did not show up yet. Old Mrs. Xu was worried that Gu Huaixiu would regret the marriage. In the end, her granddaughter was useless to get nothing, so she kept scolding Gu Huaixiu. Now Gu Huaixiu came to the door with a gift to propose marriage. Old Mrs. Xu's illness was cured most of the time, she combed her hair and changed her clothes, and went to the front yard to see the guests in full spirit.

Lin Wanyin went with her mother-in-law. Qingxi, as the lady who was proposed, had to stay in her boudoir.

In the main hall, Mrs. Xu glanced at the bunch of gifts brought by Gu Huaixiu, and her expression did not change much. She sat on the main seat.

"Mr. Gu, Mr. Lu, please sit down." Lin Wanyin greeted with a smile.

Gu Huaixiu and Lu Duo sat in the lower left head of Old Mrs. Xu.

The maid served tea and waited for the others to leave. Gu Huaixiu looked at the old lady Xu and said, "Old lady, Gu has admired Miss Qingxi for a long time. Today I come to propose marriage. I hope the old lady can fulfill it."

Old Mrs. Xu smiled and raised her chin outside the door: "The Third Master has seen it. Our Qingxi has provoked a villain. Now we can't even go out of the gate. The Third Master comes to propose marriage, aren't you afraid of causing trouble?"

The old lady was clearly blaming Gu Huaixiu. Lin Wanyin lowered her eyes to hide her anxiety. Lu Duo touched her nose and quietly watched her uncle's excitement.

Gu Huaixiu said calmly: "Old lady, don't worry, the newspaper tomorrow will clarify this matter. I promise you will not be disturbed by reporters again."

Old Mrs. Xu raised her eyebrows and stared at him and asked, "Since the third master has a solution, why didn't he clarify that day?"

Lin Wanyin also looked over.

Gu Huaixiu nodded to her and explained: "The first scandal was when the spectators were curious at the highest level. Forced suppression of news on that day could easily arouse more suspicion. Now the spectators think they understand the truth and just want to get the results of me and Qingxi. Then when I announce the results, I will give everyone a final answer."

Old Mrs. Xu frowned, not very clear.

Lu Duo smiled and said, "Old lady, think about it, everyone in Hangzhou knows that my uncle's family is a big business. As soon as the newspaper said something bad about him and Miss Qingxi, my uncle forced the newspaper to cover up the news through his relationship. Wouldn't it make my uncle feel guilty and dare not speak out? But our two families are innocent and have nothing to cover up. As long as they are clear and beautiful afterwards, the matter will be over."

Old Mrs. Xu suddenly realized and asked Gu Huaixiu in confusion: "How do you plan to clarify?"

Gu Huaixiu: "The old lady can wait for tomorrow's newspaper."

Old Mrs. Xu stared at him for a while, but still believed in Gu Huaixiu's ability. He picked up the tea bowl and drank a sip of tea. Old Mrs. Xu asked inquiry: "Does the third master come today to propose marriage for outsiders, or do you really propose marriage?"

Gu Huaixiu said calmly: "I mentioned marriage last year. Although today is a show, I hope to formally decide on the marriage."

Lin Wanyin breathed a sigh of relief.

Old Mrs. Xu thought about it and was silent for a moment. She looked at Gu Huaixiu and said, "The third master is both talented and beautiful, and is sincere to Qingxi. I am willing to marry two families, but our mother, a few orphans and widows must consider everything carefully. Therefore, before getting married, the third master needs to agree to me three conditions."

"You said."

"First, Qingxi is the eldest daughter of the Xu family. I originally planned to ask Qingxi to take care of her, but the third master is a person with a status. I will not force you. I just want to agree that if Qingxi gives birth to a son in the future, he needs to choose a son to inherit the surname Xu and pass on the family line for our Xu family."

Gu Huaixiu: "Yes."

Old Mrs. Xu continued: "Secondly, Qingxi likes cooking and is also the shopkeeper of Xu Qingtang. After marriage, I hope that the third master will respect Qingxi's wishes. If she wants to run a restaurant outside, you cannot stop it and cannot force her to take care of her husband and children at home."

Women must have a dowry when they get married, money is a dead item, but the restaurant can make a fortune for a long time. Old Mrs. Xu wants her granddaughter to have the foundation for her. In this way, one day Gu Huaixiu will change her mind and don’t want to pay for money to raise a bride. Her granddaughter has a skill and is not afraid of him.

Mrs. Xu's request was fully considered for Qingxi. Gu Huaixiu's cold face calmed down a little, and he said solemnly: "Old lady, don't worry, no matter what Qingxi wants to do, I will fully support it."

Old Mrs. Xu said no, and put forward the third condition: "The elder sister is like a mother, Qingxi is responsible for taking care of the two sisters. I want the third master to agree. If Yuxi and Yunxi need to do something in the future, as long as it is reasonable, it is within the best of their ability. The third master will help their sisters and support them."

Gu Huaixiu's eyes were slightly cold: "This is my duty, the old lady is worried too much."

He married Qingxi, and Qingxi's sister was also his sister.

Old Mrs. Xu finally smiled and coaxed him, "I just think too much when I get old, so don't worry, Master Third."

The marriage was completed, Gu Huaixiu stood up and said, "I still have something to do, so I won't bother you. In two days, I will ask the media to come to discuss the wedding date with you."

Old Mrs. Xu was supported by her daughter-in-law, went out to see her off to see her off to the screen wall, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law stopped.

Gu Huaixiu put on sunglasses and went out.

The reporters were still stuck there, Gu Huaixiu got into the car with a calm face, Lu Duo got stuck at the car door, and said loudly to the group of reporters: "Listen, everyone, our third master value face, you should leave immediately, and from now on, I will not disturb Miss Qingxi and her family anymore, so I will give him face. When the Third Master and Miss Qingxi get engaged, you are welcome to come to have a wedding banquet. But then again, if anyone refutes the Third Master's face, don't blame me..."

Speaking of this, Lu Duo took out the gun that was pinned on his waist with a grim smile, then raised his arm and shot several times in the sky.

Lin Wanyin was shocked by the old lady Xu who was hiding behind the screen wall and listening to the noise.

The reporters outside all turned pale. Before the car could start, the group of people dispersed as quickly as possible.

Lu Duo looked back and forth, closed the door and got into the car.

The car drove away. The Xu family's doorman opened the door and went out to take a look. He was very happy and immediately went to report to Mrs. Xu.

After learning that Lu Duo just fired an empty gun and did not hurt anyone, Old Mrs. Xu's heart fell down.

The next day, Hangzhou's highest-selling daily newspaper published an exclusive interview with Gu Huaixiu.

Reporter: "Master Three, when did you first meet Miss Qingxi?"

Third Master: "In August of the previous year, I set out from Shencheng and took the train back to Hangzhou. She and her family got on the bus halfway."

Reporter: "Did you know she was Mr. Gu's fiancée at that time? What was Miss Qingxi's first impression that she gave you?"

Third Master: "I didn't know at first, but later the robbers robbed me and found out. The first impression was that I saw her secretly hiding a Western-style knife and attacking the robbers with a Western-style knife. I felt that she was calm and brave in the face of danger."

Reporter: "Is it possible that you fell in love with Miss Qingxi at first sight?"

Third Master: "On the contrary, I could have subdued the robber in advance, but I stood by and watched her identity and made a move at the last moment."

Reporter: "Does Miss Qingxi know about this? Are you not afraid that she will get angry after reading the newspaper and will regret not getting married?"

Third Master: "She knew and was also very angry. I pursued her in October of the previous year, and she called me cold-blooded and ruthless, and refused."

Reporter: "October of the previous year? Miss Qingxi and Mr. Gu hadn't broken off the engagement yet?"

Third Master: "As far as I know, she and Mingyan broke off the engagement in September of that year. The reason was that Mingyan had too close contact with a lady when he was studying in the UK. No one knew who sent the photo to Qingxi. Qingxi had just suffered the blow of his father's death and was betrayed by his fiance. He took the initiative to break off the engagement in grief and indignation. The photo was evidenced by this matter, but it was related to the reputation of another lady. Qingxi decided not to publish the photo. I respect her wishes, but if someone continues to spread rumors and slander Qingxi, I don't mind publishing the photo to the public."

Reporter: "So that's it. Miss Qingxi is so kind. How did the third master fall in love with Miss Qingxi?"

Third Master: "I love to eat noodles. After Xu Qingtang opened, I went to eat it a few times. Her noodles are very suitable for my taste."

Reporter: "So, the third master fell in love with Miss Qingxi first, and then her person?"

Third Master: "Yes."

Reporter: "Can the third master tell us, will you officially confirm the time of your relationship with Miss Qingxi?"

Third Master: "Last year at Lantern Festival, fireworks conference, I asked her to enjoy the lanterns, and she is here."

Reporter: "The moon rises to the willows, and people make an appointment after dusk, so romantic. Since that's the case, why has the Third Master not made it public for a long time?"

Sanye: "People's words are terrifying. Although our country has entered a new society, many old feudal customs are still deeply rooted. Men and women are not truly equal. People have particularly demanding on women. For example, this time, if I don't come out to clarify, just a few induced sentences can ruin Qingxi's reputation. Moreover, last year Qingxi's main energy is to improve cooking skills, food festivals, and chef god competitions. Xu Qingtang Restaurant has just opened this year. She is very busy and has no time to prepare for a marriage."

Reporter: "You can hear that you really like Miss Qingxi."

Sanye: "She deserves more."

Reporter: "No, if you continue to interview, I will be fascinated by you. By the way, has the third master chosen the engagement date?"

Third Master: "She's family is the decision during the wedding period, and I'm waiting for news."

Reporter: "You can see that you are looking forward to it. So, the interview is about to end. Is there anything else that Master San wants to say?"

Third Master: "Meeting Qingxi is the greatest blessing in my life. I admire her and love her. I also hope that a group of women like Qingxi will emerge in New China, who are gentle, upright, independent and strong, and dare to pursue what they think. Even if the future is tortuous and difficult, even if I criticize her, my original intention will remain unchanged."

In front of the interview, there was a photo of Gu Huaixiu and Qingxi, with a study room with bright windows. Qingxi was sitting in front of the globe in a white dress. Gu Huaixiu held tea with one hand and the other, as if explaining something to her. Men are as elegant as teachers, girls are as pure as students, and the years are peaceful.

At the end of the interview, a photo was also provided. It was the day when the restaurant opened. Qingxi was wearing festive red makeup and stood under the plaque "Xu Qingtang" with golden letters on black. The warm sunshine fell, and the young girl smiled, and her bright and moist almond eyes were full of yearning and confidence for a better future.
Chapter completed!